Amazing Phrasing is a practical and pleasing manual for any Alto saxophone player interested in learning how to improvise and improve their creative phrasing. The ideas are divided into three intuitive sections: Harmony which exploresscales and barpeggioschord substitutionsharmonic embellishments and other phrasing ideasRhythm coverslegato tonguingswing feelrhythmic displacementhow to manipulate and mix-up time and syncopationMelodyusing contour linesmaking musical patternsdeveloping motifs and building a soloThe companion CD contains demos for listening as well as manyplay-along examples so you can practice improvising over various musical styles and progressions.

Hal Leonard Saxophone Method-Learn how to play and improvise in the style of Coleman Hawkins Lester Young Ben Webster Stan Getz Dexter Gordon and other jazz greats! The book uses real jazz classics to teach you covering scales chord progressions modes soloing styles and many more ideas. Songs include Autumn Leaves I Remember You Satin Doll and Song For My Father. Audio download includes 87 tracks for demonstration and play-along.

Par LONDEIX JEAN-MARIE. / Niveau : Intermédiaire / méthode - études / Etude / Saxophone

Etudiants peuvent développer leur gamme avec ce livre avec du texte en anglais et allemand. L'auteur met l'accent sur la technique et offre des exemples musicaux et d'exercices pour aider à développer des joueurs atteindre un quatre octaves. Un livre important pour tous les étudiants de saxophone ! / Saxophone

Ce pack de livre/CD est consacré uniquement à vous offrir un aperçu complet des techniques et styles popularisés par les plus grands saxophonistes ténor de tous les temps. Tous les meilleurs sont ici : depuis les excursions cool bebop de Dexter Gordon, aux rêveries stellaires de John Coltrane, avec plus d'une douzaine de joueurs maîtres examinés entre les deux. Inclut des leçons, musique, analyse historique et photos rares, plus un CD avec 16 pistes pleine bande ! La 16 pièces dans ce livre sont chaque dans le style de sur de la suit artistes : Lester Young - Coleman Hawkins - Ben Webster - Paul Gonsalves - Gene Ammons - Dexter Gordon - Zoot Sims - Sonny Stitt - Sonny Rollins - Hank Mobley - Harold Land - Stan Getz - Charlie Rouse - John Coltrane - Joe Henderson - et George Coleman / Saxophone

One of the most widely used series of methods for individual or like-instrument class instruction. Using a very well-rounded approach including scales arpeggios technical studies studies for musicianship articulation studies solos duets and studies devoted to the special needs of each instrument this series provides a fantastic wealth of material for all student musicians.

Grades 6-8 From 2018-This book contains all the scales and arpeggios required for ABRSM?s Saxophone exams at Grades 6?8. It features all the new requirements from 2018 arranged in grade order.

Expression is the essence of jazz improvisation and the starting point of ornamentation and creativity. As one of the lead instruments of Jazz the saxophone is often required to tackle a solo melody. Every tip trick and techniqueis provided here giving you an arsenal of musical tactics to set your solo playing on fire. With this DVD from the Berklee Workshop series you will develop your own style as you work with the building blocks of articulationand expression to craft your personal interpretation of a song. Featured lessons include aspects of vibrato articulation dynamics effects pitch and much more. With these tools your solos will become filled with characterand nuance as you develop your own style. Berklee Professor Larry Monroe will help you go beyond simply playing notes and start crafting your musical expression.

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 RandB: 1 Groove Latin: 1 Groove Gospel: 2 Grooves New Age: 1 Groove Reggae: 1 Groove Calypso: 1 Groove Acid-Jazz: 1 Groove Country: 1 Groove InThe Blues Scale For Alto Saxophone And Eb Instruments the blues scale and relative minor blues scale are covered in detail. This book explains how they are used either separately or together in the patterns for each style (the relative minor blues scale is generally not used in minor keys). Each of the 20 grooves in this book contains over 150 patterns in total using notes solely from the blues scale. Each groove utilizes a chord progression that is commonly used for that style of music. The patterns generally start off fairly simply and become more complex as the groove progresses. The audio files contain recordings of all the blues patterns that are notated in the book featuring a rhythm section of Piano Organ Guitar Bass and Drums. Also included are extended 2-3 minute play-a-long MP3 files of all 20 grooves enabling you to practice playing the blues patterns or creating your own for an extended period of time. MIDI files are also available. Watch the video below for more information.

The Tango Saxophone Book is the first complete course of study for playing saxophone as a soloist and in tango ensembles. Using technique-building exercises rhythms melodic structures as well as a practical guide to improvising and arranging this method provides a wealth of material for intermediate level students. The accompanying CD features full performances and selected backing tracks.

100 Ultimate Blues Riffs for Tenor Saxophone is written by internationally acclaimed author and instructor Andrew D. Gordon. This product is an exhaustive guide to the various phrases that make up Blues saxophone playing, both from a rhythmic and soloing standpoint. This book is ideal for most levels of musicianship, from the beginner/intermediate student who is interested in understanding and playing the Blues to more advanced players that need new ideas to help stimulate their creativity. It is also useful as a tool for improving one’s sight reading abilities with the examples being in many different keys and rhythms. The 12 bar Blues progression and the Blues scale are also explained. Included with this book are downloadable audio files with each example recorded twice. The first version of each example has the flute playing along with a rhythm section and the second version just has the rhythm section playing so that the saxophonist can play along.

The Scale/Mode Approach-Expand the creative breadth of your soloing! Since its original publication in 1974 Improvisation For Saxophone - The Scale/Mode Approach has been a treasured improvisation resource for players worldwide. Thesestep-by-step exercises and explanations will help you develop your ear and improve your soloing technique. You will learn the intimate relationships between modes and chords practising licks and solos that grow out of theirunderlying harmonies and sound natural for the tune.You will learn:How to use the distinctive qualities associated with modes and scales for more expressive soloing Relationships between scales and chordsLickstypical of each mode and scaleSolos built on the different modes and scalesHow to improvise over common Jazz progressionsAndy McGhee has taught at Berklee since 1966 before which he toured with Lionel Hampton andWood Herman. He has taught thousands how to improvise including luminaries such as Bill Pierce Javon Jackson Donald Harrison Antonio Hart Richie Cole Greg Osby Jaleel Shaw and Ralph Moore.

A comprehensive guide to some of the best Blues Riffs for Alto Saxophone and E 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.