Norton Christopher - Microjazz Saxophone Duets - 2 Saxophones

The second volume of Alto Sax pieces for Christopher Norton's Microjazz Collection. Alto Saxophone and Piano accompaniment.

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

This book of Microjazz duets is based upon the concept of graded pieces in popular styles and contains a set of rhythmically orientated pieces. In addition a suggestion for optional rhythmic backing has been given at the start of each piece. For Saxophone Duet.

15 original pieces-Take the stage with 'The Christopher Norton Concert Collection for Tenor Saxophone'. Explore stunning music for tenor saxophone and piano for intermediate to advanced-level players from the creator of 'Microjazz'! The collection includes 15 entertaining and inventive pieces based on well-known American folk tunes Christmas carols and nursery rhymes.

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.