Here are some facts about the alto saxophone:
- The alto saxophone was invented by Adolphe Sax in the 1840s.
- It is a transposing instrument, meaning that the notes it plays sound different from the notes that are written on the music.
- The alto saxophone is played by holding it in front of the body, with the right hand on the keys and the left hand on the palm keys.
- The most common type of alto saxophone is the straight alto saxophone, which has a straight tube. There is also a curved alto saxophone, which has a curved tube.
- The range of the alto saxophone is from low A♭ to high F.
- The standard alto saxophone has 23 keys and 6 palm keys.
- The alto saxophone is often used in jazz, classical music, and concert bands.
- Some famous alto saxophonists include Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, and Phil Woods.