The Fingering Chart

Tenor Sax · treble clef

How to Play High C on Tenor Sax

High C on the tenor sax is the C written on the second ledger line above the staff. Here is the fingering, with alternates if there are any.

Sounds as concert B♭

C

Press: octave key (left thumb) and left second finger.

Alternate fingering

Side C keyPress: octave key (left thumb), left first finger and side C key.

Nearby notes

A♯ / B♭
B
C♯ / D♭
D

See every note on one page in the tenor sax fingering chart.