KnowraAlto saxophoneLinked fromLinked fromThe 4 pages that link to Alto saxophone, each with the reason it gives.All 4Broader topic 3Compared with 1SaxophoneBroader topic: Its manageable size and expressive range make it a common solo and ensemble instrument.Transposing instrumentBroader topic: Its transposition is central to reading saxophone parts alongside concert-pitch instruments.Tenor saxophoneCompared with: Its higher range makes it the tenor's closest common saxophone counterpart.Jimmy DorseyBroader topic: Dorsey played alto saxophone as well as clarinet, moving between two prominent jazz instruments.