* Most common
* Usually pitched in E-flat
* Smaller and higher-pitched than the tenor saxophone
* Commonly used in jazz, classical, and concert bands
* Famous players: Charlie Parker, Cannonball Adderley, Art Pepper
Tenor saxophone
* Larger and lower-pitched than the alto saxophone
* Most commonly pitched in B-flat
* Common in jazz, classical, and concert bands
* Famous players: John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins, Dexter Gordon
Soprano saxophone
* Smallest and highest-pitched member of the saxophone family
* Usually pitched in B-flat
* Common in jazz, classical, and concert bands
* Famous players: Sidney Bechet, Steve Lacy, Kenny G
Baritone saxophone
* Largest and lowest-pitched saxophone
* Usually pitched in E-flat
* Common in jazz, classical, and concert bands
* Famous players: Gerry Mulligan, Ronnie Cuber, Pepper Adams
Bass saxophone
* Even larger and lower-pitched than the baritone saxophone
* Usually pitched in B-flat
* Less common than other saxophones
* Used in concert bands, marching bands, and jazz bands
* Famous players: Adrian Rollini, Cecil Payne, Oliver Lake
Sopranino saxophone
* Smallest and highest-pitched saxophone
* Usually pitched in E-flat
* Extremely rare
* Used primarily in classical music
* Famous players: John Surman, Karlheinz Stockhausen, Cornelius Boots