Alto Saxophones

	The keys on the alto saxophone are a very important part of playing this instrument.  There are six basic keys that are easy to use.  Your pointer, middle, and pinky finger are used to press the first three keys.  Your pointer, middle, and ring finger are used for the bottom three keys.
The bell of the sax is where all the air comes out to make the music and produce the sound.  Notice that at the top of the bell there is a ring going around the sax.  This helps to project the sound out, and it helps to make it louder so that you don't have to blow as much air as you would have to into the instrument.
	The neck of the sax is located at the top of the sax.  This neck piece connects the mouthpiece to the body of the saxophone.  The neck has a cork on the end of it so the mouthpiece can be adjusted.  It also has a bar that covers a hole to keep a low sound.  If one would want to play a high note one would use the octave key to release the bar from the hole.

The mouthpiece is a very important piece to the saxophone.  This is where you put your mouth.  To produce a sound blow on the mouthpiece, which vibrates the reed attached to it.  The whole mouthpiece is very neat in its own way.  The two screws you see to right can tighten or loosen the amount of pressure you put on the reed. The mouthpiece is also connected to the neck
	The neck strap to the alto sax hooks on to the sax and then you put it around your neck.  This helps to hold the sax so it is less stressful for the person playing it.  You can adjust the strap to make it comfortable for you.  The neck strap is always helpful for the average sax player.