Beginning intermediate LevelJazz Phrasing for Saxophone features ten melodic pieces which are easy to play, yet convey the essence of mainstream (Swing/Bebop/Bossa) jazz vocabulary. The pieces are catchy and melodic, demonstrating the use of sequence and voice-leading to make a musical statement.The book includes two play-along CDs (one for alto and one for tenor) featuring a world-class rhythm section, plus Greg Fishman demonstrating each piece. In addition, there are play-along tracks with just the rhythm section, so students have the option of playing along with Greg Fishman or with just the rhythm section.Jazz Phrasing for Saxophone is the prequel to Greg Fishman's more advanced books, Jazz Saxophone Etudes and Jazz Saxophone Duets, and will provide valuable insights into a melodic approach to jazz improvisation. This book is recommended for saxophonists of all levels who wish to improve their tone, articulation, phrasing, and understanding of thematic development.

An outlined course of study designed to follow the elementary and intermediate levels of any instructional method, the Rubank Advanced Methods are considered to be one of the gold standards of advanced instrumental study. The specially designed units provide a a complete pedagogy: · Scales and Arpeggios All of the major and minor keys are covered in the complete two-book course · Melodic Interpretation Including 20 contest level duets in each book · Solo Preparation Six contest level solos included · Articulation Studies Specialized for each instrument · Exercises in Fingering (woodwinds), Flexibility (brass) and Sticking (percussion) · Ornamentation All types are introduced Generations of musicians have been taught with Rubank methods - join the tradition! / Saxophone / Hal Leonard

Par HARRIS PAUL. More Graded Studies for Saxophone Book 2 brings together saxophone study repertoire spanning the entire spectrum of technique and providing a firm foundation for progress. Featuring core studies alongside specially composed pieces by Paul Harris, these comprehensive collections apply the Simultaneous Learning approach to instrumental technique. Book Two takes the student from intermediate to advanced level (approx. grades 6-8). The studies are arranged in order of increasing difficulty, according to a carefully planned technical progression and each study comes with a list of Simultaneous Learning musical ingredients for players to explore in preparation for the music./ Etude / Saxophone

Book includes 12 Etudes and 2 CDs--an Alto Sax and Tenor Sax version, with each etude played by Greg Fishman, plus extra rhythm section tracks for extended blowing. Also includes: style and analysis section and detailed practice guide for intermediate, advanced and pro-level players.