Fingering Chart Saxophone

This is a virtual saxophone chart for learning fingerings and hearing pitch immediately. Navigate with your computer keyboard, or click on notes on the screen to interact with the instrument. It covers a two octave range spanning down to low D through to high C. That way you’re able to verify that you are sounding accurate while developing muscle memory too.

The main grid display the note names available for selection. Simply tap a box and it will light up that note. Immediately, the panel on the right-hand side change to show which keys should of been held down. Filled-in circles shows which fingers need to press down on your instrument, while empty circles shows which ones should stay free. It gives you instant visual feedback so you know exactly where to put your hands without needing to refer back to sheet music.

How to Use the Virtual Saxophone Chart

Above the grid is a play all button that will cycle each note in turn. For instance, click on this one and it will demonstrate an ascending scale of D, C. Then if you like, hit it again as it’s running through the notes to halt the progression at any point. It’s good for warming up or testing out entire range of the chart.

Below the diagram there’s also the option to tap the single play note button and it will only repeat what you have selected.

In the top-right corner is a horizontal slider that controls the volume. If its late and you don’t want to wake people, drag this slider to the left; if you need more clarity, drag it back to the right. It will remember its position between sessions so you’ll always know how the sound compares to your surroundings.

The top row of buttons contains convenience and accessibility features. The fullscreen button ( ) will expand the chart to take up your entire screen, great on smaller screens. Clicking this again, or hitting escape, returns you to regular view.

Click the how to play button ( ) to open a help panel with quick tips if you need to remember what circle symbols mean.

You can also navigate using a keyboard. Use tab to jump around the interface, from control to note. Pressing either the spacebar or the enter key will activate whatever is in focus. This means your hands stays closer to the keys as you navigate the interface, just like when you’d click something with a mouse. It is handy for folks who don’t want to touch their trackpad when they need to navigate an interface.

For this example, you will try and hold down the low D note on each of the six main key. Next, lift one finger at a time until you have climbed up the scale step by step. In real life, this is physical movement you make when playing the instrument. You’ll notice that C uses just the left middle finger breaking the pattern. This is because high D use the same fingering as low D, plus the octave key played with your thumb.

Don’t expect yourself to learn all of symbols in the charts immediately. Try learning one section of melody or scale each time you practise it. Then use the play facility to make sure the pitches are correct as you confirm where your fingers go. Remember, this tool is intended to be a handy reference aid when you are rehearsing. Try it out and quicky notice how easly your muscle memory kicks-in.