What’s the difference between Clarinet in B and Tenor Saxophone?

Posted on May 29, 2009 by admin

I am first seat clarinet this year and going to play tenor saxophone for the Jazz Band. What do I need to know to play tenor saxophone?
I'm fourth year clarinet.

Biggest difference in fingering is when you use the register key. On a clarinet when you use the register key to go up you have to change your fingering. On a saxophone when you change registers the fingering stays the same. You’ll also have to adjust your embouchure and learn how to control your breathing.

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2 Responses to What’s the difference between Clarinet in B and Tenor Saxophone?

  1. coax_me_cajole_me says:
    May 29, 2009 at 6:07 pm

    my sister made the switch and said the only difference was a bigger mouth piece and having to spread your fingers more. The change for her was very simple and easy, and you sound to have more experience than she did so just play and you’ll get used to it soon enough
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  2. Eric S says:
    May 29, 2009 at 6:13 pm

    Biggest difference in fingering is when you use the register key. On a clarinet when you use the register key to go up you have to change your fingering. On a saxophone when you change registers the fingering stays the same. You’ll also have to adjust your embouchure and learn how to control your breathing.
    References :