One of the great things about the saxophone family is that once you learn the fingering system on one saxophone, you can apply the same system to any other — alto, tenor, soprano, or bari. This chart is your go-to reference for building that foundation.
What's in the Chart
This fingering chart covers the full standard range of the saxophone, from low Bb up through the altissimo register, with clear diagrams showing which keys to press for each note. The side keys, palm keys, and bis key are all shown, making it useful both for beginners working on the basics and for more experienced players exploring the upper range.
Who This Is For
- Beginning saxophone students learning their first notes
- Students expanding their range into the upper register
- Band directors with saxophone players at multiple levels
- Jazz students exploring the altissimo register
One Chart, Every Saxophone
Because the saxophone fingering system is consistent across the family, this chart applies equally to alto, tenor, soprano, and baritone saxophone. The only difference is where each instrument sounds relative to concert pitch — but the finger positions for any given written note are the same across all of them.