Alto saxophone
Type of saxophone
The alto saxophone is a member of the saxophone family of woodwind instruments. Saxophones were invented by Belgian instrument designer Adolphe Sax in the 1840s and patented in 1846. The alto saxophone is pitched in the key of Eâ™, smaller than the Bâ™ tenor but larger than the Bâ™ soprano. It is the most common saxophone and is used in popular...
