Internationally renowned authors musicians and recording artists Frank Villafranca and Andrew D. Gordon have composed a collection of grooves and melodies in the Smooth Jazz Genre creating an exciting supplemental jazz study series for beginner intermediate and advanced jazz students and musicians. The smooth jazz grooves in this 46 page book feature a variety of contemporary rhythm section styles including R

Internationally renowned authors musicians and recording artists Frank Villafranca and Andrew D. Gordon have composed a collection of grooves and melodies in the Smooth Jazz Genre creating an exciting supplemental jazz study series for beginner intermediate and advanced jazz students and musicians.The smooth jazz grooves in this 46 page book feature a variety of contemporary rhythm section styles including R

Par O'NEILL JOHN. These methods provide complete courses for players off all ages, guiding students from their first note to 'classics', together with compositions by contemporary writers. Each book is accompanied by high quality rhythm section tracks recorded on compact disc. Right from the start, students can enjoy authentic jazz sounds, playing in the company of professionals. With step-by-step instruction and a progression of specially written pieces, the fundamental elements of good technique are introduced alongside the rhythmic subtleties of jazz. Improvisation is encouraged from an early stage and is given direction through the systematic study of scales and arpeggios and advice on ear-training and chord patterns. With supplementary suggestions for listening and reading, and an Appendix containing all the chord progressions for 'live' accompaniment of the tunes, 'The Jazz Methods' are ideally suited to both students working alone and those learning with a teacher. 'John O'Neill has a solid understanding of jazz and how it can be taught. I highly recommend his educational jazz materials.' (Jamey Aebersold) '...a rare opportunity for a new player (or a more experienced one) to develop a really musical facility. A rare addition to the jazz improvising library.' (Lee Konitz, international jazz saxophone soloist) The Saxophone is, for many, the instrument of jazz and there is an enormous and exciting repertoire waiting to be explored by newcomers to the instrument. 'The Jazz Method for Saxophone' will guide beginners of all ages from producing their first note on the saxophone to the performance of full-blown jazz pieces, including 'classics' by Thelonious Monk, Charlie Parker, Sonny Rollins and Horace Silver, as well as contributions from leading contemporary jazz players and composers. Backing for all the music-specially recorded for this method is provided on the accompanying CD so that, right from the start, student saxophonists can enjoy an authentic jazz sound, playing in the company of a top-class rhythm section (bass, guitar, drums) used later to support first attempts at improvisation. With step by step instruction and a progression of specially written pieces, the fundamental elements of good saxophone technique-breath control, tone-production, embouchure, tonguing and fingerings-are introduced alongside the rhythmic subtleties of jazz (for example, 'swung' and syncopated rhythms). Improvisation is encouraged from an early stage, given direction through the systematic study of scales and arpeggios and advice on ear-training and chord patterns. With additional information on practical matters such as choosing reeds and earing for the instrument, as well as supplementary suggestions for listening and reading, 'The Jazz Method for Saxophone' is ideally suited both to students working alone and those learning with a teacher. / Méthode / Recueil / Saxophone

Par O'NEILL JOHN. These methods provide complete courses for players off all ages, guiding students from their first note to 'classics', together with compositions by contemporary writers. Each book is accompanied by high quality rhythm section tracks recorded on compact disc. Right from the start, students can enjoy authentic jazz sounds, playing in the company of professionals. With step-by-step instruction and a progression of specially written pieces, the fundamental elements of good technique are introduced alongside the rhythmic subtleties of jazz. Improvisation is encouraged from an early stage and is given direction through the systematic study of scales and arpeggios and advice on ear-training and chord patterns. With supplementary suggestions for listening and reading, and an Appendix containing all the chord progressions for 'live' accompaniment of the tunes, 'The Jazz Methods' are ideally suited to both students working alone and those learning with a teacher. 'John O'Neill has a solid understanding of jazz and how it can be taught. I highly recommend his educational jazz materials.' (Jamey Aebersold) '...a rare opportunity for a new player (or a more experienced one) to develop a really musical facility. A rare addition to the jazz improvising library.' (Lee Konitz, international jazz saxophone soloist) The Saxophone is, for many, the instrument of jazz and there is an enormous and exciting repertoire waiting to be explored by newcomers to the instrument. 'The Jazz Method for Saxophone' will guide beginners of all ages from producing their first note on the saxophone to the performance of full-blown jazz pieces, including 'classics' by Thelonious Monk, Charlie Parker, Sonny Rollins and Horace Silver, as well as contributions from leading contemporary jazz players and composers. Backing for all the music-specially recorded for this method is provided on the accompanying CD so that, right from the start, student saxophonists can enjoy an authentic jazz sound, playing in the company of a top-class rhythm section (bass, guitar, drums) used later to support first attempts at improvisation. / Méthode / Méthode / Saxophone

A comprehensive guide to some of the best Blues Riffs for Tenor Saxophone and B Flat instruments. This book is ideal for most levels of musicianship from the beginner/intermediate student who is interested in understanding and playing the blues to the more advanced players that need new ideas to help stimulate their creativity. An accompanying CD is included with every example.

Par ARMACOST TIM. The ultimate guide to playing saxophone, by NY jazz artist Tim Armacost ? for anyone from beginners to professionals. Rooted in practical skills and going far beyond theory, The Jazz Saxophone Book will improve your ability to construct beautiful, flowing solo lines. The book includes access to over 30 videos of the author demonstrating ideas in the book and hundreds of examples of solo phrases by the masters of jazz saxophone. For the beginning improviser, we cover: ? Creative ways to work on sound, time and building a jazz vocabulary ? Connecting your soloing with your internal singing voice ? Foundational jazz harmony - what you need to know! For intermediate players, the book offers: ? In-depth treatment of jazz harmony, with copious examples from the masters of the tradition ? Ideas for becoming a musical storyteller ? Skills needed to show up at a jam session and confi dently perform a tune For more advanced players, the book discusses: ? Using advanced harmony to build and release tension ? Taking jazz vocabulary, harmony and form into the realm of freedom ? How to practice efficiently to become a well-rounded, continually improving soloist / Date parution : 2022-04-26/ Méthode / Saxophone

Jazz Saxophone Etudes, Volume 3 features twelve melodic etudes for the advancing jazz saxophonist. These etudes focus primarily on medium tempos and demonstrate a melodic approach to soloing with authentic jazz vocabulary. The etudes are catchy, fun to play, and written idiomatically for the saxophone. Like all of Greg Fishman's books, all saxophonists (soprano/alto/tenor/bari) read the same written part, ensuring that the pieces lay perfectly on the horn, while the rhythm section transposes the accompaniment to accommodate the saxophonist's range. This book is the perfect follow-up for students who have completed Fishman's Jazz Phrasing for Beginners.

Improvisation - Musicianship - Techniques-Since it was first published in 1992 The Jazz Method for Saxophone has guided thousands of beginners of all ages from producing their first note on the saxophone to the performance of full-blown jazz pieces including pieces by contemporary composers. Based on the tried and tested format of the original method (with step-by-step guidance and a number of pieces specially written for this series) the revised edition is packed with updated content. It also comes complete with exciting new tunes a re-recorded audio CD and over 2 hours of demo tracks available as free MP3 downloads. Now there is also a greater emphasis on the development of improvisational and listening skills.Thanks to additional suggestions for listening and reading as well as an appendix with all chord sequences for the 'live' accompaniment of the melodies the 'Jazz Methods' are ideal for both pupils studying by themselves and for pupils learning with a teacher.

Nouvelle Edition-For each song you will hear the full version featuring the instrument with an Orchestral accompaniment as well as a playback version for you to play along to. For each piece there are four versions:A simplified version for Alto Saxophone (for beginners)A simplified version for Tenor Saxophone (for beginners)A medium difficulty version for Alto SaxophoneA medium difficulty version for Tenor Saxophone The pieces in Tubes Du Jazz Saxophone are great for playing as part of a group. The included harmonic grids will help Bass and Keyboard players to get their bearings and all of the featured pieces can be sung. Lyrics areincluded at the back of this book.

Nouvelle Edition-For each song you will hear the full version featuring the instrument with an Orchestral accompaniment as well as a playback version for you to play along to. For each piece there are four versions:A simplified version for Alto Saxophone (for beginners)A simplified version for Tenor Saxophone (for beginners)A medium difficulty version for Alto SaxophoneA medium difficulty version for Tenor Saxophone The pieces in Tubes Du Jazz Saxophone are great for playing as part of a group. The included harmonic grids will help Bass and Keyboard players to get their bearings and all of the featured pieces can be sung. Lyrics areincluded at the back of this book.

Imagine someone who has worked as an international saxophonist, an educator, a technician, a consultant, and as a designer, and you can imagine Peter Ponzol. For the first time, Peter offers details from his famous Saxophone Workshops. Learn about: ? Maintenance ? Reeds ? Mouthpieces ? Ligatures ? Sound ? Flexibility This exciting and informational pocket book will be a much needed addition to your musical library! Convenient pocket-sized book - 3.5 x 5.5 - perfect to toss in your gig bag! 64 pages. Peter has been around saxophones for decades, doing it all from manufacturing horns to reeds to mouthpieces. As well, he is a seasoned player. What he discusses in this book is coming from one of the sources-read carefully! - David Liebman, Sax artist/ author/ clinician. Read this review from Sax On The Web: The information in this book is right up SOTW?s alley, with answers regarding reeds, necks, mouthpieces, saxes, maintenance, and the like. I would assume that the number of redundant threads started could be reduced almost in half simply with a reading of this book and those owning it could refer back to it at their leisure, as needed. And there is enough info in this book which contradicts some of our SOTW urban legends to make an episode of MythBusters. If you catch the right posts at the right time, much of the info in this book is already posted here on SOTW. But you have to see it and if hunting for it, you have to find it. OTOH it?s all conveniently gathered and organized here in this primer - plus more. There are suggestions such as replacing the neck cork once or twice a year, which I would, if posting a response, say is not necessary. But here?s the difference. Many of us on the forum are experienced musicians but few have the experience and depth that Ponzol has. We can write with credibility - Ponzol writes with authority. And this is based on decades not only as a top-echelon player, but as a successful and innovative sax, neck and mpc designer. The book is a 61 page pocket reference booklet which, in addition to topics mentioned above, include thoughts on ligatures, sound and flexibility. It is based on items of interest asked by attendees at workshops he has given over the years, hence the title. He begins by pointing out that at these workshops one of the first things he does is look at the condition of attendees' equipment with the observation that at least 90% of them need some kind of work and adjustments. What follows in the book?s 61 pages are recommendations generated by this observation. Included are interesting comments such as: aging store-bought reeds by letting them sit for several years is fairly useless since the aging process stops once the bark has been cut away from the reed; not earth-shattering but interesting and certainly myth debunking. Again something that fits right in with many of the conversations on this forum. Interesting thoughts follow regarding the future of natural cane reeds, or how to select and get the most from your reeds - things I wouldn?t think of like sanding the heel of your reed. SOTWers might also get a kick out of, and relate to, the title of his section on mouthpieces, ?Now the Fun Begins?. There are also interesting side comments we don?t often hear like: in the 70s so many young players like Ponzol were trying to get Trane?s recorded sound by working on metal Links because that?s what they saw in photos and yet, Trane often recorded with hard rubber mpcs because, in Trane's opinion, it didn?t have as much spit in the sound for him. It?s interesting how some things come around back to you. There are two exercises I recommend to my students and have recommended on the forum regarding volume and embouchure control and flexibility. I?ve never heard anyone else recommend these exercises and yet here they are in Peter?s book. Then it hit me. The only other one I know who uses them is a former teacher of mine and I remembered that years ago he said he had had some lessons with Ponzol. So ?the circle is unbroken? LOL. I would highly recommend it for beginners and intermediates, as well as for more advanced players to recommend to their students. It has made me re-think even some of my most basic assumptions regarding equipment and maintenance, which has made the read well worth it. I wish every SOTW newbie would start out their Forum time with this booklet at their disposal.

For Bb (Tenor) Sax - Beginner Series-Andrew D. Gordon has created 30; 12bar blues play-a-long backing tracks in various Blues styles keys and tempos such as: Funky Blues Boogie Blues Jazz Blues Minor Blues Country Blues Latin Blues Old Time Jazz Blues Jazz Swing Blues Classic Blues Rock Soulful Blues Slow Blues and many more. Each of the 30 play-a-long tracks has been recorded with 12 choruses of the 12 bar blues progression giving you the opportunity practice soloing techniques totaling over 3 hours of music. Each of the 30 Blues styles contains a solo improvisational melody line 12 measures in length designed for the beginner student in mind as a starting point to create your ownimprovisational solos. Each of the 30 Blues tracks have been recorded first with the solo playing along with the rhythm backing tracks of keyboards guitar bass and drums and immediately following is the play-a-long backing track that cycles through the 12 bar blues progression 12 times generally between 5-8 minutes in length giving you plenty of time to practice. Blues is the basis of many forms of music and these tracks have been specifically created to include styles such as: Jazz Funk Folk Country Latin Rock Gospel Pop Boogie giving you a well-rounded selection of musical styles based on the Blues.

10 Jazz Standards - Authentic Jazz Playalong-Part of the Authentic Jazz Playalong series This volume brings together Gershwin Porter Ellington and other legends of 20th Century Jazz. It Don't Mean a Thing features ten absolute classics of jazz repertoire idiomatically arranged for the intermediate (grades 4-6) Alto Saxophone player. Melody lyrics and chord symbols are provided offering opportunity for improvisation with suggested solo phrases notated to aid the beginner. There is also a brief guide and biographical note to each song in the collection. In addition the playalong CD comprises a live trio of piano bass and drums for truly authentic performance.