The pitch of a saxophone is controlled by opening or closing the tone holes along the body of the instrument to change the length of the vibrating air column. The tone holes are closed by leather pads connected to keys—most are operated by the player’s fingers, but some are operated using the palm or the side of a finger. There is an octave key, which raises the pitch of the lower notes by one octave. The lowest note on most modern saxophones is the written B♭ below middle C. Nearly all baritone saxophones are now constructed with an extra key to allow them to play low A, and a small number of altos with a low A key have been manufactured. The highest keyed note has traditionally been the F two and a half octaves above the low B♭, but many instruments now have an extra key for a high F♯, and some modern soprano saxophones even have a high G key. Notes above this are part of the register and require advanced embouchure techniques and fingering combinations.The saxophone is a versatile brass woodwind instrument known for its rich sound, expressive range, and unique construction, making it a staple in various music genres.
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