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The alto saxophone is a variety of the saxophone, a woodwind instrument. The alto is the third in size of the sax family which consists (from smallest to largest) of sopranino, soprano, alto, tenor, baritone, bass, contrabass, and subcontrabass. Of these, only the soprano through baritone are commonly used. The less tubing an instrument has, the higher the sounds.Great Players of the Alto Saxophone include Charlie Parker, Cannonball Adderley, and Sonny Stitt. The Alto Saxophone is included in concert music more often than the tenor, and many great concert solos for alto exist. It has great versatility and is used commonly in concert, jazz, blues, pop, and rock music. Most people who learn to play saxophone begin on alto. The alto and tenors are the most commonly used. Altos range in price from $900-$3000.
