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Saxophone Altissimo Register
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Altissimo G (G3)
Finger position: Front F key + Side Bb key. Playing tip: Firm embouchure and fast airstream.
Altissimo G# (G#3)
Finger position: Front F key only. Playing tip: Adjust embouchure and throat position similar to singing a high note.
Altissimo A (A3)
Finger position: Front F key + Side A key. Playing tip: Use a strong, focused airstream and support from diaphragm.
Altissimo Bb (Bb3)
Finger position: 1st finger left hand, side Bb key, and lower side C key. Playing tip: Direct airstream at a downward angle.
Altissimo B (B3)
Finger position: Front F key and fork F key. Playing tip: Open jaw slightly and use a focused airstream.
Altissimo C (C4)
Finger position: Second finger left hand and side Bb key. Playing tip: Voice the note as if saying the letter 'A' internally.
Altissimo C# (C#4)
Finger position: Side C key and side Bb key. Playing tip: Stable embouchure and firm airstream.
Altissimo D (D4)
Finger position: 1, 2 in the left hand & 4, 5 in the right hand (palm keys). Playing tip: Overblow the fundamental note for better tone.
Altissimo D# (D#4)
Finger position: 1, 2, 3 in the left hand & fork F key. Playing tip: Throat must be open and relaxed.
Altissimo E (E4)
Finger position: 1, 2, 3 in the left hand; 4 in the right hand (palm D key). Playing tip: Think high and fast with the airstream.
Altissimo F (F4)
Finger position: Front F key alone, or with high F# key if available. Playing tip: Requires a very tight embouchure and fast airstream.
Altissimo F# (F#4)
Finger position: Side F key (if available); otherwise, 2 in the left hand and fork F key. Playing tip: Bite slightly more and support with a strong airstream.
Altissimo G (G4)
Finger position: Fork F key + Side Bb key, and 1 in the right hand. Playing tip: Drop jaw and push air faster.
Altissimo G# (G#4)
Finger position: Front F key + Side E key + Side C key. Playing tip: Use more lip pressure and maintain a tight embouchure.
Altissimo A (A4)
Finger position: Fork F key + Side E key, and add the third finger in the left hand. Playing tip: Blow with a very focused and fast airstream, almost a whistle.
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