Sopranino saxophone

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  Subcontrabass saxophone

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  C melody saxophone

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  Baritone saxophone

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  Bass saxophone

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  Contrabass saxophone

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  Alto saxophone

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  Soprillo

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  Mezzo-soprano saxophone

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