Because all saxophones use the same key arrangement and fingering to produce a given notated pitch, it is not difficult for a competent player to switch among the various sizes when the music has been suitably transposed, and many do so. Since the baritone and alto are pitched in E♭, players can read concert pitch music notated in the bass clef by reading it as if it were treble clef and adding three sharps to the key signature. This process, referred to as clef substitution, makes it possible for the baritone to play from parts written for bassoon, tuba, trombone or string bass. This can be useful if a band or orchestra lacks one of those instruments.
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Most new sopranos are made straight, straight with a slight bend in the neck or bell, or both. Curved sopranos were more common during the thirties and look like miniature altos. In my opinion, curved horns tend to have a richer, more saxophone-like sound, while straight horns have a more oboe-like quality. Straight horns typically have better intonation than their curved counterparts. The soprano is generally accepted as the most difficult saxophone to learn and master and is not recommended for beginning players. The soprano is, however, a great deal of fun to play. It is most commonly used in jazz and has a limited but growing classical repertoire available.
A third of the alto saxophone parts is needed to attach the reed to the mouthpiece. This is the little clamp called the
