Tenor Saxophone · Major scale · written pitch
F♯ Major scale for Tenor Saxophone
1 octave from F♯4, key signature 6 sharps (F♯, C♯, G♯, D♯, A♯, E♯). On the tenor saxophone this sounds in concert E 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 | F♯ | G♯ | A♯ | B | C♯ | D♯ | E♯ | F♯ |
| Concert | E | F♯ | A♭ | A | B | C♯ | E♭ | E |
Practice tips
- With 6 sharps, 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 F♯ Major scale on tenor saxophone?
F♯, G♯, A♯, B, C♯, D♯, E♯, F♯.
What is the key signature of F♯ Major?
F♯ major has 6 sharps (F♯, C♯, G♯, D♯, A♯, E♯).
What concert key is written F♯ Major on the tenor saxophone?
Written F♯ major on the tenor saxophone sounds in concert E major.