Description
The C melody saxophone, also known as the C tenor saxophone, is a saxophone pitched in the key of C one whole tone above the common B-flat tenor saxophone.[1] The C melody was part of the series of saxophones pitched in C and F intended by the instrument’s inventor, Adolphe Sax, for orchestral use.
C melody saxophone is larger than an alto and smaller than a tenor. The bore on most models has a diameter and taper more like a ‘stretched’ alto than a tenor. When seen in profile, its shape bears some resemblance to a tenor saxophone, though it is smaller and the bell appears longer.
A C melody saxophone is good for several purposes:
1.Playing piano or vocal sheet music directly without transposing, because it is pitched in concert C.
2.Solo practice and home music-making, which was one of the reasons it became popular in the early 20th century.
3.Jazz, blues, and light classical music, where its warm, mellow tone can be very appealing.
4.Doubling for saxophonists who want a unique sound between an alto and a tenor.
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