Alto Sax · treble clef
Happy Birthday on Alto Sax
Happy Birthday for alto sax, with the fingering under every note. Covers an octave, from the low fifth up to the high fifth.
Written in G major, which sounds in concert B♭ major.
Line 1
D
D
E
D
G
F♯
Use the alternate F♯ key when moving quickly between F and F♯.
Line 2
D
D
E
D
A
G
Line 3
D
D
D
Same fingering as low D, plus the octave key.
B
G
F♯
Use the alternate F♯ key when moving quickly between F and F♯.
E
Line 4
C
Side C is easier when moving between B and C.
C
Side C is easier when moving between B and C.
B
G
A
G
Practice tips
Learn the notes slowly first, one line at a time. Say the note names out loud while you finger them without playing, then add the air.
The cards show the fingering only, not the rhythm. Play the melody above to hear how it goes. More songs: alto sax songs.