- Located on the underside of the saxophone.
- When the key is pressed, the length of the saxophone is shortened, lowering the pitch of the instrument.
- This key is used to play the notes B and Bb.
Octave Key
- Located on the right-hand side just above the thumb rest.
- When the key is pressed, the saxophone overblows creating a higher pitched note.
- This key is used to play notes in the upper register of the saxophone.
F#/Gb Key
- Located on the left-hand side of the saxophone, in line with the neck.
- When the key is pressed, the length of the saxophone is shortened producing a lower pitch.
- This key is used to play the note F# or Gb depending on the context of the music.
Palm Keys
- Located on the back of the saxophone, to the right and the left of the thumb rest.
- When the keys are pressed, the length of the saxophone is shortened resulting in a lower pitched note.
- These keys are used to play low E, F#, and G.
Side Key (High E)
- Located on the left-hand side of the saxophone, behind the left-hand palm key.
- When the key is pressed, the length of the saxophone is shortened, creating a higher pitched note.
- This key is used to play the note high E.
G#/A Key
- Located on the front of the saxophone, below the right-hand pinky finger.
- When the key is pressed, the length of the saxophone is shortened, lowering the pitch of the instrument.
- This key is used to play the notes G# and A.