Tenor Saxophone · Major scale · written pitch
A Major scale for Tenor Saxophone
1 octave from A4, key signature 3 sharps (F♯, C♯, G♯). On the tenor saxophone this sounds in concert G major.
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 | G | A | B | C | D | E | F♯ | G |
Practice tips
- 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 Major scale on tenor saxophone?
A, B, C♯, D, E, F♯, G♯, A.
What is the key signature of A Major?
A major has 3 sharps (F♯, C♯, G♯).
What concert key is written A Major on the tenor saxophone?
Written A major on the tenor saxophone sounds in concert G major.