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"Saxophones produce different notes using a key system consisting of pads and tone holes. A saxophone has 21 to 23 keys, depending on whether it has a high F, a high G, or a low A key.

When pressure is applied to a key it opens or closes one or more of the tone holes by lifting or lowering a pad. These apds are ususally made or leather or an artificial material that acts as leather, cover tone holes and form an airtight seal, preventing any air from escaping. Depending on where this pad/tone hole combination is on the saxophone, it will raise or lower the pitch".

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Edited by Lindsey on 4/29/2007 at 7:41 PM

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