Alto Saxophone · Natural Minor scale · written pitch
E♭ Natural Minor scale for Alto Saxophone
2 octaves from E♭4, key signature 6 flats (B♭, E♭, A♭, D♭, G♭, C♭). On the alto saxophone this sounds in concert G♭ 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 | E♭ | F | G♭ | A♭ | B♭ | C♭ | D♭ | E♭ |
| Concert | F♯ | A♭ | A | B | C♯ | D | E | F♯ |
Practice tips
- With 6 flats, work out the chromatic fingerings first (sliver keys, side keys, alternate pinky keys) and practise the awkward pairs slowly in isolation.
- 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 E♭ Natural Minor scale on alto saxophone?
E♭, F, G♭, A♭, B♭, C♭, D♭, E♭.
What is the key signature of E♭ Natural Minor?
E♭ minor has 6 flats (B♭, E♭, A♭, D♭, G♭, C♭).
What concert key is written E♭ Natural Minor on the alto saxophone?
Written E♭ minor on the alto saxophone sounds in concert G♭ minor.