Developing the “E-Series II”
Soprano Saxophone Harmonic Key

The “E-Series II” Kenny G Soprano Saxophone revolutionize the harmonic key concept & design.

Harmonic Key:
Two Different Harmonic Key Designs come with each soprano.

It is considered by many great soprano saxophonist that the Mark VI style body sopranos should use the Palm E key to product the altissimo or harmonic notes on the soprano and no the traditional High F palm key.....
When I first saw Kenny play I noticed he uses the palm E key to product the notes bridging the gap between the natural range of the saxophone and the altissimo.
His soprano has a natural range to High F.
I gave Kenny two prototypes to try one with traditional high F Palm key being opened by the harmonic key and the other opening the Palm E key. He said he liked something about both. So after we talked and he played a little more we decided it would be easy to offer both choices with each instrument.
Once again Kenny has helped revolutionize not only the sound of the soprano saxophone but now the mechanics of the instrument.
The altissimo key options of the NEW Kenny G "E-Series II" sopranos gives the soprano saxophonist the choice for the first time of an altissimo keys that fits their style and mouthpiece combination.
Kenny & I believe this to be a very outstanding feature of the NEW “E-Series II” soprano saxophones. Combined with the great response, intonation and exceptional tone color the “E-Series II” sopranos are exceptional instruments.




The harmonic key that comes on the "E-Series II" soprano saxophone (as you can see in the photo) opens the Palm E key to product the front F or bridge the fingerings between the natural range of the soprano and the altissimo range.



Option No. 2...As you look at the design of this key it opens the Palm F key to produce the Front F or bridge the gap.......

The "E-Series II" is of course the first soprano in production to provide the saxophonist with this feature and choice of altissimo key designs.

All the saxophonist needs to do is unscrew the harmonic key rod... pull off the harmonic key... replace it with the second harmonic key and screw the rod back.


My friend and one of the best known studio woodwind players for many years Dan Higgins used the palm E key to bridge the gap of the natural range of the saxophone to the altissimo when he played his Selmer Mark VI soprano.
Dan now plays a YAMAHA 62 Silver Plated Soprano.

*I would just like to say that purchasing a Kenny G "E-Series II" or G-Series II" soprano saxophone will in no way guarantee that you will sound like Kenny. These instruments are a direct copy of the bore of the soprano Kenny plays but as you all know each saxophonist produces an original tone. This is the beauty of the saxophone.

Kenny has a very unique sound on the soprano saxophone and most of that is due to the way he plays and his talent. I believe the Kenny G Soprano saxophones to be the best sopranos on the market today and would give you the best shot at sounding like Kenny. Keep in mind that he still practices at least two hours a day even with his busy schedule. Dedication and practice are the tools to a great sound. I am sure you will love and enjoy playing these sopranos.

Rheuben Allen
Managing Partner KG Saxophones, LLC a USA Company.