You can find out how the soprano, and all the other 20 or so saxophones sound and look like here:

http://lachesis.caltech.edu/jayeaston/galleries/sax_family/sax_family_gallery.htm

This is a really interesting page - you can learn so much from it!

Thomas

how in the world do i get the alto to sound smooth whenever i play it sounds like a car horn please help me

Try using a different brand of reid like Van Dorin (can't spell). Also the quality of your instrument, sometimes just buying a higher quality of mouth piece will increase the tone dramatically, but then again, it comes down to the player and how you vibrate your lips.

About a previous question from someonee else... What does the Soprano Sax sound like... Just listen to any Kenny G album.

I just bought a soprano sax today! $350 Australian dollars thats like $275 US.. Instruments are so cheap at the moment... Can't wait to teach myself, hmm considering I'm a Clarinet and Oboe player, think it should be interesting, I also bought a flute last week too for $75US.... Let the fun begin, new past time hobby.