How to play super high G on alto sax

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Is it possible to play the G6 on an alto saxophone?

Does this answer your question? How does one play altissimo notes on an alto sax? specifically embouchure — PiedPiper, Jun 04 '23 at 09:41

score 6 · Accepted Answer · edited Jun 05 '23 at 14:35

Yes, it is most definitely possible. These are called altissimo notes. A very thorough resource for woodwind fingerings is the Woodwind Fingering Guide.

However, to play these pitches, you need to do a lot more than just put down the fingers and blow (which you can get away with for all of the "normal" notes). You need to voice the notes correctly, which means using the shape of your mouth, throat, and the position of your tongue to support the correct overtone. Otherwise you'll get some kind of out-of-tune honk in the lower register, or some uncontrolled squeak. Practicing playing overtones of your lowest notes is a good preparatory exercise for playing altissimo.

How to play super high G on alto sax

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