Saxophone Altissimo Fingering Chart: Lower Altissimo: F#6 to A6

Description:From http://www.wfg.woodwind.org This is the base chart with many different possible fingerings that are widely used. Notice how many possible fingerings there are for each note - this is why I created this site!

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Stable for mp and louder
on tenor and bari,
mf and louder on alto
Good for tenor.


Good for alto.
Good for tenor. Use in combination with F6 (T f1––|–––) and G6 (T f–––|f#–––)
Good for alto
Lower pitch
Lower pitch


Lower pitch
Use in combination with G6 or the range D5–Bb5.
In tune, easy response, and useful in fast passages. For all saxophone models
For alto models. Stable and in tune, but awkward in fast passages.


Good for alto.
Good for tenor.
Good for tenor. Works well in chromatic passages and in combination with F6 (T f1––|–––) and F#6 (T f1––|f#––).


In tune and responsive on alto when mouth is tight and jaw is lowered.
Good for alto


Good for alto
Great for baritone.
In tune.


Easy and in tune.
For baritone.
Slightly flat. Good for baritone.


Good for alto and tenor.
Good for alto
Good for baritone.


Good for alto


Good for alto
Good for alto


Good for tenor
Good for baritone
Good for alto and tenor


Great for baritone
For alto and tenor.


Good for alto
Good intonation. Good for baritone.
Good for alto
Good for alto