Faber-Music - Alto Saxophone and Piano

This inspiring collection celebrating black composers has been selected and edited by the renowned saxophonist, YolanDa Brown. Suitable for intermediate-level alto saxophone with piano accompaniment, plus commentary from YolanDaand downloadable backing tracks.
1. Blinded By Your Grace (Part 1) [Stormzy]
2. Blue And Sentimental [Count Basie]
3. I Can See The Change [Celeste]
4. I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free [Nina Simone]
5. In A Sentimental Mood [Duke Ellington]
6. Lady [Fela Kuti]
7. Million Billion Love [YolanDa Brown]
8. Misty [Erroll Garner]
9. TokYo Sunset [YolanDa Brown]
10. Total Praise [Richard Smallwood]
11. Wishing On A Star [Rose Royce]
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If you can play just a few notes on the Alto Saxophone then you're ready for this book. Here are 14 imaginative little pieces specially composed for the absolute beginner all of them with attractive piano accompaniments. The pieces are arranged progressively so you can hear the step-by-step improvement in your playing as well as simply enjoying the music. Selected for the ABRSM Alto and Baritone Saxophone examinations grades 1 and 2.

Composed for one of the world's leading saxophonists John Harle on the occasion of his sixtieth birthday Charlie's Flea Circus is a delightful 5-minute work for saxophone and piano by Carl Davis.Taking in waltzes and mazurkas this characterful and witty work makes a wonderful addition to the repertoire and is presented here in a versions for alto saxophone and piano or alto doubling sopranino saxophone and piano.

Inspirational works by black composers. This inspiring collection celebrating black composers has been selected and edited by the renowned saxophonist, YolanDa Brown. Suitable for intermediate-level alto saxophone with piano accompaniment, plus commentary from YolanDa and downloadable backing tracks.

Fun Pieces for Alto Saxophone-Jazzin' About for alto saxophone is a vibrant collection of original pieces in a range of contemporary styles. Featuring cool syncopation funky riffs and smooth stylish tunes Jazzin' About lets you take a break from the classics and get into the groove as you cruise from blues to rock to jazz.

Andy Hampton's Saxophone Basics Repertoire is a fantastic addition to the Saxophone Basics series offering supplementary material for the Grade 1-4 alto saxophonist  including a range of pieces from pop to classical. Each stage focuses on a specific technique with exercises and pieces to help consolidate new skills. There is plenty of opportunity for ensemble playing with the inclusion of duets as well as approachable piano accompaniments to suit every teacher.

Play Hollywood features 10 all-time great film themes from across the decades from the classic Chariots Of Fire and Superman to action-packed Star Wars James Bond and Lord Of The Rings selected arranged by Richard Harris for the intermediate (Grade 3-5) alto saxophone player with fun backing tracks to play along with. In addition the accompaniment CD is 'enhanced' and includes a PDF of piano accompaniments to download.

8 carefully selected and edited easy alto saxophone arrangements for players around grades 1-2 standard with chord symbols in concert pitch. Also includes fingering charts a guide to notation and instrument care. The accompanying CD features full backing tracks professionally arranged and recorded and full demonstration recordings to help you learn the songs.

Play Ballads offers the intermediate saxophonist the inspirations of some of the greatest exponents of the ballad form. It includes pop classics such as Elton John's Your Song and Lionel Ritchie's Hello alongside original compositions by John Kember. This volume gives the young saxophonist the opportunity to play well known tunes at a relatively early stage. These well known and popular pieces are ideal for end of term concerts and performances.The solo alto saxophone part is also included on a separate insert.

Unbeaten Tracks introduces young Sax players of around Grade 4-7 standard to little known new or unusual repertoire. A number of composers have contributed to this album which offers both challenge and reward in equal measure. Often saxophonists spend their time playing arrangements of music composed for other instruments so this opportunity to play a refreshing sweep of styles ranging from humorous to passionate is a rare treat! Also suitable for ABRSM Alto Sax examinations.

Andy Hampton's Saxophone Basics - Pupil's Book for Alto Saxophone. Includes CD featuring a recorded Piano accompaniment that can be played along to.

A collection of light repertoire pieces for saxophone players aiming towards grade three standard. Includes 'Blueberry Hill' 'Little Brown Jug' and 'Summer Holiday'. Includes piano accompaniment.

Now you can become the featured session saxophonist on six classic Charlie Parker tracks, transcribed and arranged exclusively by saxophonists for saxophonists! The book contains note-for-note topline transcriptions; chord symbols; a breakdown and analysis of each solo, containing essential hints and tips; biographical notes on the artist and a discography. The CD contains both complete performances of each piece as well as s slowed-down version to practise with.