The Fingering Chart

Alto Sax · treble clef

Ode to Joy on Alto Sax

Ode to Joy for alto sax, with the fingering under every note. Beethoven's melody from the Ninth Symphony, using the first five notes of the scale.

Written in G major, which sounds in concert B♭ major.

Notes used: G, A, B, C, D

Line 1

B
B
C
D
D
C
B
A
G
G
A
B
B
A
A

Line 2

B
B
C
D
D
C
B
A
G
G
A
B
A
G
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.