Imagine someone who has worked as an international saxophonist, an educator, a technician, a consultant, and as a designer, and you can imagine Peter Ponzol. For the first time, Peter offers details from his famous Saxophone Workshops. Learn about: ' Maintenance ' Reeds ' Mouthpieces ' Ligatures ' Sound ' Flexibility This exciting and informational pocket book will be a much needed addition to your musical library! Convenient pocket-sized book - 3.5 x 5.5 - perfect to toss in your gig bag! 64 pages. Peter has been around saxophones for decades, doing it all from manufacturing horns to reeds to mouthpieces. As well, he is a seasoned player. What he discusses in this book is coming from one of the sources-read carefully! - David Liebman, Sax artist/ author/ clinician. Read this review from Sax On The Web: The information in this book is right up SOTW's alley, with answers regarding reeds, necks, mouthpieces, saxes, maintenance, and the like. I would assume that the number of redundant threads started could be reduced almost in half simply with a reading of this book and those owning it could refer back to it at their leisure, as needed. And there is enough info in this book which contradicts some of our SOTW urban legends to make an episode of MythBusters. If you catch the right posts at the right time, much of the info in this book is already posted here on SOTW. But you have to see it and if hunting for it, you have to find it. OTOH it's all conveniently gathered and organized here in this primer - plus more. There are suggestions such as replacing the neck cork once or twice a year, which I would, if posting a response, say is not necessary. But here's the difference. Many of us on the forum are experienced musicians but few have the experience and depth that Ponzol has. We can write with credibility - Ponzol writes with authority. And this is based on decades not only as a top-echelon player, but as a successful and innovative sax, neck and mpc designer. The book is a 61 page pocket reference booklet which, in addition to topics mentioned above, include thoughts on ligatures, sound and flexibility. It is based on items of interest asked by attendees at workshops he has given over the years, hence the title. He begins by pointing out that at these workshops one of the first things he does is look at the condition of attendees' equipment with the observation that at least 90% of them need some kind of work and adjustments. What follows in the book's 61 pages are recommendations generated by this observation. Included are interesting comments such as: aging store-bought reeds by letting them sit for several years is fairly useless since the aging process stops once the bark has been cut away from the reed; not earth-shattering but interesting and certainly myth debunking. Again something that fits right in with many of the conversations on this forum. Interesting thoughts follow regarding the future of natural cane reeds, or how to select and get the most from your reeds - things I wouldn't think of like sanding the heel of your reed. SOTWers might also get a kick out of, and relate to, the title of his section on mouthpieces, 'Now the Fun Begins'. There are also interesting side comments we don't often hear like: in the 70s so many young players like Ponzol were trying to get Trane's recorded sound by working on metal Links because that's what they saw in photos and yet, Trane often recorded with hard rubber mpcs because, in Trane's opinion, it didn't have as much spit in the sound for him. It's interesting how some things come around back to you. There are two exercises I recommend to my students and have recommended on the forum regarding volume and embouchure control and flexibility. I've never heard anyone else recommend these exercises and yet here they are in Peter's book. Then it hit me. The only other one I know who uses them is a former teacher of mine and I remembered that years ago he said he had had some lessons with Ponzol. So 'the circle is unbroken' LOL. I would highly recommend it for beginners and intermediates, as well as for more advanced players to recommend to their students. It has made me re-think even some of my most basic assumptions regarding equipment and maintenance, which has made the read well worth it. I wish every SOTW newbie would start out their Forum time with this booklet at their disposal.

Par DEVILLE PAUL. Commonly referred to as 'The Saxophone Bible,' this volume is the trusted training method for aspiring and serious musicians. From how to play your first note to mastering advanced concert pieces, it offers exercises and advice for every stage of learning, making it both an excellent guide for dedicated students and an indispensable tool for instructors. Paul DeVille's guide covers everything students need to learn to develop mastery of the saxophone. He explains the components of the instrument itself, how to make your own reeds, tuning, tone production, fingering, breath control, and playing low and high ranges. Numerous exercises provide reinforcement in playing scales, intervals, slurred and detached notes, arpeggios, cadenzas, and other musical passages. In addition to several operatic melodies and duets for two saxophones, a dozen solos include works by Schubert, Brahms, Donizetti, and other composers. No saxophonist's musical library is complete without this comprehensive guide, now available in a sturdy and inexpensive edition. Commonly referred to as 'The Saxophone Bible,' this volume is the trusted training method for aspiring and serious musicians. From how to play your first note to mastering advanced concert pieces, it offers exercises and advice for every stage of learning, making it both an excellent guide for dedicated students and an indispensable tool for instructors. Paul DeVille' s guide covers everything students need to learn to develop mastery of the Saxophone. He explains the components of the instrument itself, how to make your own reeds, tuning, tone production, fingering, breath control, and playing low and high ranges. Numerous exercises providereinforcement in playing scales, intervals, slurred and detached notes, arpeggios, cadenzas, and other musical passages. In addition to several operatic melodies and duets for two Saxophones, a dozen solos include works by Schubert, Brahms, Donizetti, and other composers. No saxophonist's musical library is complete without this comprehensive guide, now available in a sturdy and inexpensive edition. Reprint of the Carl Fisher, New York edition. / Méthode / Méthode / Saxophone

Globetrotters for wind-Saxophone Globetrotters - B Flat Edition brings together twelve toe-tapping original tunes in styles from around the world-from Arabic to Chinese and from klezmer to the Cuban cha-cha-cha- for the budding saxophonist.This unique book presents a kaleidoscope of musical traditions with supporting background information and backing tracks that capture each sound-world. To help with technique and interpretation every piece includes tailored warm-ups and stylistic tips from the authors. With options for saxophone or piano accompaniment and an inspirational CD Globetrotters is the ultimate resource for aspiring musicians looking to gotravellin'.12 fun pieces in styles from around the worldSuitable for young saxophonists everywhere (2 years' playing experience/around Grade 2-4 standard)Range of styles including bossa nova klezmer township jazz Brazilian Bulgarian and GreekFascinating background information and tailored warm-upsIncludes saxophone accompaniments for a teacher or more experienced pupil and piano accompaniments with guitar chordsCD with performances and backings for every piece recorded by renowned world-music performers

Par HAMPTON ANDY. Voici enfin disponible la version française des célèbres méthodes instrumentales parues chez Faber Music. Elles s'adressent à des élèves débutants et peuvent être utilisées sur une ou deux années. Elles proposent : - Un large éventail de musique, du répertoire classique aux thèmes traditionnels, mais aussi des morceaux de Sally Adams, Paul Harris, Pam Wedgwood et d'autres, - Des échauffements, des exercices amusants pour améliorer votre technique de son, - De précieuses infos, des activités et des conseils techniques sur la notation, l'entretien de l'instrument, - Les tablatures et des explications techniques, - Des duos et trios, parfaits pour apprendre à jouer en groupe, - Un CD comprenant les accompagnements piano et flûte (ou clarinette, ou saxophone) et les plays-backs orchestre. Un livre du professeur est disponible séparément pour chaque instrument, avec les accompagnements (à l'instrument ou au piano)./ Méthode / Saxophone

Saxophone For Dummies propose l'introduction idéale à l'instrument populaire et polyvalent, si vous manquez d'expérience musicale ou ramassez le saxophone à nouveau après une pause. Couvrant à la fois l'Alto et ténor, ce sympathique guide explique comment obtenir un bon son, à lire la musique et la faCon de jouer des chansons dans une variété de styles différents, le tout accompagné par les échantillons audio sur le CD inclus. Avec des conseils sur la faCon d'acheter ou de louer le meilleur saxophone et de l'information sur la faCon de prendre soin de l'instrument. Saxophone For Dummies est un guide complet pour jouer seul ou dans un ensemble.Si vous ramasser un saxophone pour la première fois ou que vous cherchiez à parfaire vos compétences, Saxophone For Dummies fournit tout ce dont vous avez besoin pour apprécier, comprendre et d'exceller à jouer de cet instrument polyvalent. / Saxophone

Le 'Père' de l'école du saxophone est désormais disponibleen franCais ! Il est resté, de sa parution en 1963jusqu'à nos jours, le livre de référence en matière d'apprentissagedu saxophone dans le monde anglo-saxon etest qualifié de 'must have' par la plupart des ressourcesdu saxophone sur le web. Il contient un ensemble précieuxd'informations et de méthodes très utiles pour toute personnequi désire apprendre à jouer du saxophone. / Saxophone

Un guide complet pour le jeu et la maintenance, le manuel de saxophone offre des informations essentielles sur toutes les dimensions du saxophone.Il donne un aperçu de la technique, comme la respiration, les doigtés, les articulations, et plus encore. Exercices vous aideront à développer votre sens du timing, l'installation et le son. Directions approfondies sur les réparations vous aideront à maintenir votre instrument et le personnaliser à l'appui de votre propre style de jeu et vos préférences. Vous apprendrez à affiner votre roseau, reboucher les touches, les touches fixer contraignantes, remplacer les plaquettes, et bien d'autres réparations et des ajustements. Vous apprendrez également à améliorer votre tonus, l'intonation et la flexibilité tout en jouant avec la bonne technique. / Saxophone

Een eenvoudige en informatieve introductie voor de beginnende saxofonist. / Saxophone

A course for young beginners-A course for alto saxophone to guide the young beginner from the very first lesson to around Grade 1 standard.The step-by-step musical and technical information is clearly presented and shows the pupil everything theyneed to know including how to hold the saxophone getting a good sound and how to read music.There are listening games puzzles and quizzes which along with the accompanying teacher book and great backing track CD create a recipe for fun but effective practice.

EDITION REVUE, CORRIGEE ET AUGMENTEE - une mise en page modifiée afin de mieux hiérarchiser l'information - des éléments concernant les méthodes de travail ont été regroupés en un seul chapitre - des ajouts significatifs: chapitre sur le jazz, sur l'approche du saxophone dans la musique classique, etc. Cette méthode pionnière permet - par la pratique de l?instrument - de découvrir la musique de jazz, et d?en assimiler le langage. Cette édition de la Méthode est le produit d'un travail de recherches de plus de 20 ans. Depuis sa première édition (1987), de nombreux contributeurs parmi lesquels ses utilisateurs (environ 20 000 élèves et quantité de professeurs)ont, par leurs avis éclairés, contribué aux révisions successives dont elle a fait l'objet. Un CD accompagne la méthode : démonstration et play-backs (piano - contrebasse - batterie) pour saxophones Mib et Sib: écouter, travailler et jouer.

Selected from the 2018???2021 syllabus. 2 Score and Part Audio Downloads Scales and Sight-Reading-This book contains nine pieces selected from ABRSM?s 2018?2021 Grade 2 Saxophone syllabus.Key features: Nine pieces in a range of styles chosen from Lists A B and C with both Eb and Bb piano accompaniments Classic repertoire and newly commissioned pieces and arrangements Footnotes with helpful information about the pieces Audio performances by expert musicians plus accompaniment-only tracks for use when practising (download code included in the book)

Selected from the 2018???2021 syllabus. 2 Score and Part Audio Downloads Scales and Sight-Reading-This book contains nine pieces selected from ABRSM?s 2018?2021 Grade 4 Saxophone syllabus.Key features: Nine pieces in a range of styles chosen from Lists A B and C with both Eb and Bb piano accompaniments Classic repertoire and newly commissioned pieces and arrangements Footnotes with helpful information about the pieces Audio performances by expert musicians plus accompaniment-only tracks for use when practising (download code included in the book)

Selected from the 2018???2021 syllabus. 2 Score and Part Audio Downloads Scales and Sight-Reading-This book brings together ? for the first time ? selected exam pieces scales and arpeggios sight-reading and audio downloads to support ABRSM?s 2018?2021 Grade 5 Saxophone syllabus.Key features: Nine pieces in a range of styles chosen from Lists A B and C with both Eb and Bb piano accompaniments Classic repertoire and newly commissioned pieces and arrangements Footnotes with helpful information about the pieces All the new scales and arpeggios from 2018 Sample sight-reading tests for the new requirements from 2018 Audio performances by expert musiciansplus accompaniment-only tracks for use when practising (download code included in the book)

Selected from the 2018???2021 syllabus. 2 Score and Part Audio Downloads Scales and Sight-Reading-This book brings together ? for the first time ? selected exam pieces scales and arpeggios sight-reading and audio downloads to support ABRSM?s 2018?2021 Grade 1 Saxophone syllabus.Key features:Nine pieces in a range of styles chosen from Lists A B and C with both Eb and Bb piano accompaniments. Classic repertoire and newly commissioned pieces and arrangements.Footnotes with helpful information about the piecesAll the new scales and arpeggios from 2018Sample sight-reading tests for the new requirements from 2018Audio performances by expert musicians plus accompaniment-only tracks for usewhen practising (download code included in the book)