Is Baker Street an alto sax?
The entire opening riff of Baker Street only uses a few notes on alto sax. That means it’s pretty easy to learn even if you have only been playing sax for a short while. There are some tricky parts though that catch up most players. In this lesson I break down the whole riff note by note.
What kind of saxophone is on Baker Street?
Baker Street (Intermediate Level, Alto Sax) Gerry Rafferty — Saxophone Sheet Music
| Composer | Gerry Rafferty |
|---|---|
| Accompaniment | Saxophone with orchestral accomp. |
| Music style | Pop/rock |
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What type of saxophone is Baker Street played on?
Ravenscroft, a session musician, was in the studio to record a brief soprano saxophone part and suggested that he record the break using the alto saxophone he had in his car.
What kind of saxophone was used in Baker Street?
alto saxophone
Ravenscroft, a session musician, was in the studio to record a brief soprano saxophone part and suggested that he record the break using the alto saxophone he had in his car.
What key is the sax solo in Baker Street?
The original key of Baker Street was in D Major. That’s a D note on the alto when playing that sax line which is perfect, nice and high sounding. On the tenor, this key really sucks because you’re playing it down in the middle range which does not sound right, doesn’t pop out like the high notes on the alto.
Why is it called Baker Street?
It is named after builder William Baker, who laid out the street in the 18th century. The street is most famous for its connection to the fictional detective Sherlock Holmes, who lived at a fictional 221B Baker Street address on the north of the street.
Who played the guitar riff on Baker Street?
The album City to City (1978), including “Baker Street”, was co-produced by Rafferty and Hugh Murphy. In addition to a searing guitar solo, played by Hugh Burns, the song featured a prominent eight-bar saxophone riff played as a break between verses, by Raphael Ravenscroft.