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How much bigger is the tenor sax compared to alto?

Alto saxophone

* Key: Eb

* Length: Around 2 feet 6 inches

* Body diameter: 1.75 inches

* Bell diameter: 6 inches

* Range: Low A flat to high F sharp

Tenor saxophone

* Key: Bb

* Length: Around 3 feet 5 inches

* Body diameter: 1.9 inches

* Bell diameter: 7.5 inches

* Range: Low B flat to high E flat

The tenor saxophone is about 1 foot (0.3 meters) longer than the alto saxophone. It has a larger body and bell diameter, and a lower pitch.

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