Soprano Saxophone Range

The comfortable playing range of the Soprano Saxophone spans from Gb3 to D6 (concert pitch). The written range is Ab3 to E6.

Comfortable Range

Soprano Saxophone comfortable range: Gb3–D6

Written Range

As a transposing instrument in Bb, the Soprano Saxophone is written Ab3 to E6. When played, these notes sound a Bb interval lower (or as specified by the transposition).

Soprano Saxophone written range: Ab3–E6

Extended Range

Advanced players can extend the range of the Soprano Saxophone to Gb3–Eb6 using extended techniques.

Soprano Saxophone extended range: Gb3–Eb6

Clef

The Soprano Saxophone is primarily notated in the treble clef.

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