Christopher Norton: The Microjazz Alto Saxophone Collection 2: Alto Saxophone:

Par NORTON CHRISTOPHER / SMITH SCOTT MCBRIDE. Christopher Norton, créateur de la série de ' Microjazz ' durable, donne un aperçu unique de sa musique et la meilleure façon d'enseigner, en partenariat avec piano pédagogue Scott McBride Smith. Norton a été accumulé de ses compositions dans toute l'Europe, les USA et Asie du sud-est depuis de nombreuses années et partage ici de cette expérience, la démonstration de l'art de l'apprentissage et l'enseignement de ces pièces très populaires. Dans une approche par étapes simple, ce livre couvre les aspects de piano technique requis pour les représentations authentiques et élégantes des nombreux styles populaires couverts dans le répertoire ' Microjazz '. / Études et exercices / Recueil / Piano

An easy step-by-step method of learning to improvise. Simple transposition exercises and short, structured solos lead to controlled, confident improvisations. Improvise Microjazz can be dipped into or worked through in sequence. Chord symbols are used throughout, and each unit ends with a new Microjazz piece, providing the player with an opportunity to relax by playing some written out music with no decisions to make. Microjazz is the world famous series of pieces based on classical technique yet using popular contemporary styles such as jazz, blues, rock'n'roll and funk. Microjazz helps you develop musicianship and technique through the familiar sounds and styles of popular music. It is this unique combination of modern genres with traditional technique that has made Microjazz an international success with teachers and players, and one of the most widely used educational series ever published. New technology brings Microjazz alive and adds an exciting interactive dimension to practice and performance. Based on classical technique Microjazz is a great way to introduce rhythm and develop co-ordination skills whilst being fun for all ages and standards. A great motivator for the reluctant student and the pieces are equally effective on acoustic or electronic instruments. Content : Thoughtful Melody for Two Duet Train Blues Set Piece Picnic Piece Moving Along Young at Heart Misty Day Into the Night

Big Beats is a brand new concept from Chris Norton composer of the hugely successful Microjazz series. This fantastic series features elementary pieces that develop musicianship and technique in contemporary styles.The accompanying CD contains brilliant play-along tracks.

15 original pieces-Fifteen entertaining and inventive pieces for Alto Saxophone and Piano based on well-known American folk tunes Christmas carols and nursery rhymes. The pieces are designed for intermediate to advanced-level players from the creator of Microjazz. Includes playalong CD featuring backing tracks and performances and pull-out Piano accompaniment.

13 pieces in a variety of Jazz styles for Viola and Piano.ContentsA Calming InfluenceA Dramatic EpisodeA Minor TributeA Sad TaleA Touch of SpainFace in the CrowdMean StreetsOut WestRough JusticeScene from the summitSong of the IslesStamping GroundSteering Wheel Blues