How Do You Play Major Scale For Tenor Saxophone?
A major scale is a good way for beginners to learn the basic notes they will play on the tenor saxophone. A major scale incorporates all the white keys on a piano. The major scale most commonly used on a tenor saxophone is a C major scale, which matches concert pitch. It’s called this because it starts on C and goes through three octaves of C. Position your fingers on the tenor saxophone in the standard manner. Your index, middle and ring fingers on your bottom hand should be on the bottom three keys of the tenor saxophone. Your index, middle and ring fingers on your top hand should be placed on the second, third and fourth keys on the top set. Begin the scale with a low C. All keys should be pressed down, including the low C key, which is the bottom key of the two keys below the bottom stack. This key should be pressed with your pinky. Run through the scale by lifting one finger up at a time to go on to the next higher note. Lift your pinky to go to D, then your ring finger to play an
