Klarinet Archive - Posting 000337.txt from 1994/02

From: "Michael B. Favreau" <MFAVREA1@-----.BITNET>
Subj: Re: Unusual instruments
Date: Tue, 22 Feb 1994 22:52:06 -0500

Cary,

Any comments on the F alto? Cary and I differ a little in opinion but,
it is my understanding that saxes were alternately pitched in C/F and Bb/Eb
with the former being designed for orchestral playing and the latter being
designed for military band playing. Watch out for them regarding pitch,
they're pretty old.

Michael B. Favreau
IThaca College