1. Sopranino Saxophone:
- Range: E♭4 to G6 (two octaves and a third)
- Pitch: Highest-pitched saxophone
- Size: Very small, approximately 2 feet long
[Image of a sopranino saxophone]
2. Soprano Saxophone:
- Range: B♭3 to E♭6 (two octaves and a sixth)
- Pitch: Higher-pitched than the alto saxophone
- Size: Small, approximately 2.5 feet long
[Image of a soprano saxophone]
3. Alto Saxophone:
- Range: E♭3 to A♭5 (two octaves and a sixth)
- Pitch: Most commonly used saxophone, known for its warm, mellow tone
- Size: Medium-sized, approximately 3 feet long
[Image of an alto saxophone]
4. Tenor Saxophone:
- Range: B♭2 to E♭5 (two octaves and a third)
- Pitch: Lower-pitched than the alto saxophone, with a rich, powerful tone
- Size: Larger than the alto saxophone, approximately 3.5 feet long
[Image of a tenor saxophone]
5. Baritone Saxophone:
- Range: E♭2 to A♭4 (two octaves and a third)
- Pitch: Lowest-pitched saxophone commonly used in concert bands
- Size: Largest of the commonly used saxophones, approximately 4 feet long
[Image of a baritone saxophone]
6. Bass Saxophone:
- Range: B♭1 to F♯4 (two octaves and a fourth)
- Pitch: Deepest and lowest-pitched saxophone, used primarily in large ensembles
- Size: Very large, approximately 6 feet long
[Image of a bass saxophone]
These six sizes cover the most commonly used saxophones, but there are also other less common sizes such as the piccolo saxophone, sopranissimo saxophone, and subcontrabass saxophone.