Tenor Saxophone · Major scale · written pitch
B♭ Major scale for Tenor Saxophone
2 octaves from B♭3, key signature 2 flats (B♭, E♭). On the tenor saxophone this sounds in concert A♭ 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 | B♭ | C | D | E♭ | F | G | A | B♭ |
| Concert | A♭ | B♭ | C | C♯ | E♭ | F | G | A♭ |
Practice tips
- 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 B♭ Major scale on tenor saxophone?
B♭, C, D, E♭, F, G, A, B♭.
What is the key signature of B♭ Major?
B♭ major has 2 flats (B♭, E♭).
What concert key is written B♭ Major on the tenor saxophone?
Written B♭ major on the tenor saxophone sounds in concert A♭ major.