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Author: jaline  
Date:   2002-09-06 01:31 
 Does anyone know where I can get a fingering chart specifically for a soprano saxophone? My music teacher recommends that I search the internet for more information and the technique of playing it before I start playing it in the band, which requires me to have some experience. I've been playing the alto and a variety of other instruments for 5+ years.
  
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Author: Gnomon  
Date:   2002-09-06 08:27 
 The soprano saxophone uses exactly the same fingering as the alto for the standard notes, up to third octave F#. For the notes above this, the altissimo notes, some fingerings are more suitable for soprano than others. The best chart is here at the Woodwind Fingering Guide.
  
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Author: Saxy Boy  
Date:   2002-09-08 03:17 
 Playing the soprano doesn't require much more experience, if you've been playing an alto sax for 5 years. All it is, is a slight adjustment in embouchure. And remember, saxophones all have the same fingerings, just different pitches will come out. 
 
Saxy Boy
  
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