How Do You Read Sheet Music For An Alto Saxophone?
Learning to read music for any instrument takes time and practice, but it is essential to mastering the instrument you choose to play. The alto saxophone is an Eb (E-flat) instrument, meaning that if you play a C on the instrument, it is actually an Eb on the piano. If you are playing with an ensemble and the piece of music is in the key of C, your key signature should indicate a key of Eb. Find the key signature on your sheet music. The key signature is located at the beginning of the first measure and is indicated by a certain number of sharps and flats. If there is none, then the tune is in the key of C. If you see one or more flats or sharps, those notes will be flat or sharp throughout the piece of music unless otherwise indicated. Find the time signature on your sheet music, which is located just to the right of the key signature. The time signature is two numbers, one on top of the other. The top number indicates how many beats you have in each measure, and the bottom number ind
