Alto Saxophone · Harmonic Minor scale · written pitch
C Harmonic Minor scale for Alto Saxophone
2 octaves from C4, key signature 3 flats (B♭, E♭, A♭). On the alto saxophone this sounds in concert E♭ 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 | C | D | E♭ | F | G | A♭ | B | C |
| Concert | E♭ | F | F♯ | A♭ | B♭ | B | D | E♭ |
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.
- Low notes on the saxophone respond best with an open throat and a little more mouthpiece; avoid pinching.
- 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 C Harmonic Minor scale on alto saxophone?
C, D, E♭, F, G, A♭, B, C.
What is the key signature of C Harmonic Minor?
C minor has 3 flats (B♭, E♭, A♭).
What concert key is written C Harmonic Minor on the alto saxophone?
Written C minor on the alto saxophone sounds in concert E♭ minor.