Alto Saxophone · Harmonic Minor scale · written pitch
A Harmonic Minor scale for Alto Saxophone
1 octave from A4, key signature no sharps or flats. On the alto saxophone this sounds in concert C minor.
Scale — ascending & descending
Arpeggio
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Fingerings for every note
Notes of the scale
| Degree | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written | A | B | C | D | E | F | G♯ | A |
| Concert | C | D | E♭ | F | G | A♭ | B | C |
Practice tips
- The raised seventh creates an augmented second between degrees 6 and 7 — sing it before you play it and check it with a tuner.
- Practise with a metronome: legato first, then tongued; then in thirds and in rhythms (long–short, short–long).
Frequently asked questions
What are the notes of the A Harmonic Minor scale on alto saxophone?
A, B, C, D, E, F, G♯, A.
What is the key signature of A Harmonic Minor?
A minor has no sharps or flats.
What concert key is written A Harmonic Minor on the alto saxophone?
Written A minor on the alto saxophone sounds in concert C minor.