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Saxophones: Alto and Tenor Range Difference?
I've worded this in a really dopey way, but bear with me:
Do alto and tenor saxes work around the same range? What I mean is, aside from one being a few notes (a fifth I think?) lower than the other, are their ranges virtually identical?
Also, how else does the sound itself differ?
Thanks!
written ranges are nearly identical, sounding ranges differ (off by a 5th-tenor lower is close)
tone quality is where they differ! alto is brighter whereas tenor is smoother & sexier
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