The soprano saxophone was invented in 1840 and is a variety of the saxophone, a woodwind instrument. The soprano is the 2nd in size of the saxophone family which consists, as generally accepted, (from smallest to largest) of the sopranino, soprano, alto, tenor, baritone, bass, and contrabass.

Due to the smaller bore of the soprano, it is less forgiving with respect to intonation and pitch. An experienced player, however, will use alternate fingerings or vary breath support, tongue position, or embouchure to compensate. Due to its similarity in tone to the instrument, the soprano saxophone is sometimes used as a substitute for the oboe.  The soprano sax is also sometimes compared to the clarinet.  It generally has a louder and more penetrating sound than the clarinet in the extreme high notes. 

Soprano saxophones are usually straight, but sometimes have slightly or fully curved necks and bells. The fully curved variety looks much like a small alto saxophone with a straighter crook.
Cannonball Curved Soprano Saxophone (Black Nickel)NMint


Cannonball Curved Soprano Saxophone (Black Nickel)NMint

Price: $504.51 (2 Bids)
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NEW GOLD SILVER BLACK SOPRANO SAXOPHONE CURVED SAX~SALE


NEW GOLD SILVER BLACK SOPRANO SAXOPHONE CURVED SAX~SALE

Price: $280.00 (7 Bids)
Time Left: 1d 13h 23m
Roy Benson SS-101 Soprano Saxophone w Case


Roy Benson SS-101 Soprano Saxophone w  Case

Price: $103.50 (4 Bids)
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Kohlert 501 Soprano Saxophone Sax Excellent Condition


Kohlert 501 Soprano Saxophone Sax Excellent Condition

Price: $102.85 (2 Bids)
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Buffet S-1 Sopranno Saxophone


Buffet S-1 Sopranno Saxophone

Price: $1,125.00 (5 Bids)
Time Left: 3d 13h 4m
NEW GOLD SILVER BLACK SOPRANO SAXOPHONE CURVED SAX~SALE


NEW GOLD SILVER BLACK SOPRANO SAXOPHONE CURVED SAX~SALE

Price: $280.00 (6 Bids)
Time Left: 3d 13h 19m
Vintage King Soprano Saxophone GOLD WASH BELL


Vintage King Soprano Saxophone GOLD WASH BELL

Price: $255.00 (5 Bids)
Time Left: 4d 16h 19m
CE Winds Archaize Copper Curved Soprano Saxophone


CE Winds Archaize Copper Curved Soprano Saxophone

Price: $224.50 (12 Bids)
Time Left: 4d 17h 43m
Cannonball Pro Straight Soprano S 9002 Saxophone Sax


Cannonball Pro Straight Soprano S 9002 Saxophone Sax

Price: $455.00
Buy It Now: $1,099.00
Time Left: 4d 17h 46m

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