Par FIEBIG B.. / Contemporary / Date parution : 2020-10-15/ Répertoire / 4 Saxophones (2STB)

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 onear-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) Following on from the best-selling Jazz Method for Saxophone Developing Jazz Technique for Saxophone will help intermediate players take their jazz skills to a new level. The 22 pieces are written in a variety of jazz styles including reggae jazz waltz bossa nova calypso New Orleans South African salsa samba blues and swing. Special emphasis is given to helping students improvise over chord sequences such as the II-V-I progression. Idiomatic effects such as vibrato subtone glissandi and ?bending? notes are dealt with and there is a special chapter on overtones. Several new scales are introduced including the whole tone and diminished scales and a special section on patterns contains many ideas for

Arranged by Harry Gee for 3 alto saxophones or 2 altos and 1 tenor. The material covers the Baroque, Classic, Romantic, and Contemporary eras. Titles are: Greensleeves (Old English Air) * Shadows of the Night (Old French Carol) * Country Dance (Old Russian) * Rigadoon (Henry Purcell) * Adagio (James Hook) * Canon (W.A. Mozart) * Adagio (Arcangelo Corelli) * Sarabande (G.F. Handel) * Bagatelle (Ludwig Van Beethoven) * Doll's Slumber Song (Robert Schumann) * Meditation (Harry Gee) * Recreation (Harry Gee).

Grade 5-Janet Way's Grade By Grade series draws on the rich and varied Boosey & Hawkes catalogue of classical contemporary and educational repertoire highlighting composers including Serge Prokofieff Dmitri Shostakovich Karl Jenkins Carol Barratt and Christopher Norton alongside arrangements of traditional music from around the world by Peter Wastall Vera Gray and others.This practical anthology of carefully selected pieces provides the complete repertoire resource for the aspiring Grade 5 saxophonist and creates the perfect package for teaching exam preparation and performance.Each volume contains:19 pieces & shortstudies each complemented by a useful practice and performance tip.Grade-appropriate scales and arpeggios linked to the repertoire through bespoke text and exercises.Brand new sight-reading activitiesNewly-commissioned aural awareness tasks.A Piano accompaniment booklet. This book for Grade 5 Alto Saxophone players includes the pieces Tonight from Leonard Bernstein’s West Side Story Duo I by Ástor Piazzolla A Tempo Guisto by Georg Philipp Telemann and more.Janet Way: Grade By Grade - Alto Saxophone (Grade 5) comes complete with a CD of full performance demonstrations Piano backing tracks and grade-appropriate aural awareness resources.

Adapted For 2 Solo Saxophones By Jean-Marie Londeix-French baroque composer and violinist Jean-Marie Leclair (1697-1764) is considered to have founded the French Violin school. His expertise led him to compose significant works for the instrument. His sublime Sonata in C is superbly arranged for Alto Saxophone by contemporary French saxophonist Jean-Marie Londeix. Leclair's Sonata in C for Violin is one of his most prolific and best remembered works. Londeix's arrangement for Saxophone of Leclair's Sonata in C includes adaptions for the instrument such as dynamics phrase marks performance and tempodirections articulation and breath marks. Londeix's rearrangement for the Saxophone of Leclair's popular Sonata in C is exquisite making the baroque genre accessible to the Saxophone a relatively modern instrument.

Par VERHIEL T.. / Contemporary / Date parution : 2020-10-15/ Etude / Saxophone Solo

The Blues Scale for Alto Saxophone and Eb instruments by Andrew D. Gordon is he feels one of his most important books because of the nature of the blues scale and how it is used to improvise in many styles of contemporary music. This book contains 20 grooves in 13 styles: Pop: 2 Grooves Rock: 3 Grooves Blues: 2 Grooves Jazz-Swing: 1 Groove Funk: 3 Grooves R

Par KOHLER THEODOR. / Contemporary / Date parution : 2020-10-15/ Répertoire / 4 Saxophones (Satb)

For either Alto or Tenor saxophone with Piano accompaniment this collection of tuneful and engaging pieces is an ideal introduction to developing improvisation. This will provide musicians with the opportunity to explore and develop their own musical ideas in the preparation and performance of contemporary compositions. The accompanying CD includes demo tracks and piano backing tracks for all pieces.

Par VERHIEL T.. / Contemporary / Date parution : 2020-10-15/ Répertoire / Saxophone Alto Solo

The Blues Scale for Tenor Saxophone and Bb instruments by Andrew D. Gordon is he feels one of his most important books because of the nature of the blues scale and how it is used to improvise in many styles of contemporary music. This book contains 20 grooves in 13 styles: Pop: 2 Grooves Rock: 3 Grooves Blues: 2 Grooves Jazz: 1 Groove Funk: 3 Grooves R

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.

Grade 1-Grade By Grade Alto Saxophone: Grade 1 - Book/CD draws on the rich and varied Boosey & Hawkes catalogue of classical contemporary and educational repertoire highlighting composers such as Serge Prokofieff Dmitri Shostakovich Karl Jenkins Carol Barratt and Christopher Norton alongside arrangements of traditional music from around the world by Peter Wastall Vera Gray and others. This practical anthology provides the complete repertoire resource for the aspiring Grade 1 Alto Saxophone and creates the perfect package for teaching exam preparation and performance all carefully selected by JanetWay. Grade By Grade Alto Saxophone: Grade 1 - Book/CD includes:   19 pieces & short studies each complemented by a useful practice and performance tip. Grade-appropriate scales and arpeggios linked to the repertoire through bespoke text and exercises. Selection of sight-reading activities. Aural awareness tasks. Piano accompaniment booklet. CD of full performance demonstrations Piano backing tracks and grade-appropriate aural awareness resources.  

Par VERHIEL T.. / Contemporary / Date parution : 2020-10-15/ Répertoire / Saxophone Alto Solo