Baritone Saxophone
The baritone saxophone transposes in Eb, sounding a major thirteenth lower than written. Its deep, resonant tone anchors saxophone sections in jazz and concert band.
Transposing instrument: The Baritone Saxophone is written in E♭ and sounds a minor sixth lower (or major third higher) from written pitch.
| Instrument family | Woodwind |
| Clef | Treble |
| Concert pitch | No — transposes Eb |
| Transposition | Eb |
| Concert range | F#1–Db4 |
| Written range | Eb2–Bb4 |
Playable Range
Comfortable range: F♯1–D♭4