This is the most in-depth approach to playing the saxophone ever published. In this two-volume boxed set, master saxophonist John Harle reveals his ground-breaking techniques for fluent and natural playing transforming the musical and learning experience of students and professionals alike. Practical, clear and universally relevant, The Saxophone discloses John Harle s secrets to playing with individuality, fluent technique and a powerful musical presence by: - introducing revolutionary new concepts such as the Reed Fan, the Power Lines and the Cathedral of Resonance - exploring every aspect of playing and performing, from breathing, resonant tone production and fluent articulation through to techniques for building ease and flow in performance - featuring unique anatomical diagrams, stunning visualisations and colour-coded musical examples throughout - offering expert advice on all aspects of performance: dealing with fear, nerves and adrenalin, developing a strong psychological approach and setting goalposts for success - including practice wheels that help develop a structured and relaxed practice routine.
SKU: HL.14026659
8.25x11.75x0.188 inches.
Commissioned by Leslie Bishop for John Harle and London Music (1988) and dedicated to John Harle. Duration 16 minutes. Alto Saxophone and Piano reduction.
SKU: HL.14014455
ISBN 9781844499717. 9.0x12.0x0.128 inches.
An adventurous and unusual work for Saxophone Quartet by John Harle. Composed fopr the Myrha Quartet, the piece was first performed on BBC Radio 3 in 1980. The music follows a pitch centre progression, moving gradually from low to high using chromatic clusters surrounding each pitch. Sporadic solo passages, differing in character to the rest of the piece, are used to punctuated the music with cadenza-like solos from each Saxophonist in turn, making this an exciting and challenging work for all players involved. This title is the score.
SKU: FH.WS3
ISBN 978-1-55440-552-7.
Unparalleled in scope, this groundbreaking series for E_Alto and B_Tenor offers a single collection of Repertoire and supporting materials written or arranged specifically for saxophone. With Repertoire spanning from the Baroque to contemporary eras, Recordings, Etudes, Technique, and Orchestral Excerpts, this comprehensive series serves as a balanced and organized pedagogical resource from the beginner to advanced levels of study. Nine progressive volumes of Repertoire expose students to original works and arrangements of diverse styles from W.A. Mozart to Violet Archer, with selected works by notable jazz artist Paul Desmon (Take Five), and living composer Phil Woods. Each level provides opportunities to explore Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and contemporary works, with original, unaccompanied selections from Levels 5 through 8 that use extended techniques such as multiphonics, key clicks, and bisbigliando. Earlier works pre-dating the origin of the saxophone have been carefully arranged with consideration of the unique quality of the instrument. Exposure to these works help to develop musicianship and an understanding of tonality, creating well-rounded and versatile performers. Selections written for both E_Alto and B_Tenor include piano accompaniments that function with both instruments.Eb Saxophone:Mainly Transcriptions:Sonata, op. 2, no. 1 - Benedetto Marcello, arr. Jason Noble- Third Movement- Fourth MovementMazurka, op. 67, no. 2 - Frederic ChopinSonata, BWV 1033 - attr. Johann Sebastian Bach, arr. Stephen Chatman- Menuet I- Menuet IITambourin (from Iphigenie en Aulide) - Christoph Willibald Gluck, arr. Christine DonkinAnglois con Variationi - Johann Gottlieb Nicolai, arr. Stephen ChatmanMainly Original Repertoire for Saxophone:Song - Walter S. HartleyIt's a Raggy Waltz - Dave Brubeck, arr. Paul Harris and Beverley CallandDancing Under the Afghan Sky - Christiaan VenterFlight - Noel GallonBb Saxophone:Mainly Transcriptions:Serenade - attr. Roman Hoffstetter, arr. John HarleSonata, K 13 - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart- Menuetto I- Menuetto IIIntermezzo (from Cavalleria Rusticana) - Pietro Mascagni, arr. Eugene RousseauSinfonia (Arioso) - Johann Sebastian Bach, arr. Mark MrozinskiMainly Original Repertoire for Saxophone:Dancing Under the Afghan Sky - Christiaan VenterGrand Ole Duke - James RaeThe Blue Fox - Frank J. Halferty.
SKU: BT.MUSM570206612
English.
Commissioned by John Harle. First performance: St John's, Smith Square, London, 1981.
SKU: BT.DHP-1115156-400
9x12 inches. German.
Starke Töne ist eine Sammlung, die in Zusammenarbeit mit der Bläserjugend des Bundes Deutscher Blasmusikverbände (BDB) entstanden ist. Die Sammlung enthält eine Auswahl der beliebtesten Titel aus den Literaturlisten zum Jungmusiker-Leistungsabzeichen Bronze (D1) bzw. Junior. Die Vorteile liegen dabei klar auf der Hand: Die Instrumentalisten sparen mit diesem Buch nicht nur wertvolle Vorbereitungszeit, sondern auch bares Geld, denn wer früher mehrere Hefte anschaffen musste, hat mit Starke Töne bereits das Beste in einem Band versammelt. Somit befriedigt diese Ausgabe eine lang bestehende Nachfrage. In jeder Ausgabe ist jedes Stück mit einerKlavierbegleitung notiert; ursprüngliche Solostücke wurden eigens mit einer neu komponierten Begleitung versehen. Der Klavierpart ist in der Regel einfach bis mittelschwer, sodass die Begleitung auch von fortgeschrittenen Klavierschülern übernommen werden kann.Ein großer Vorteil für die Vorbereitung auf die praktischen Leistungsprüfungen ist die jedem Heft beiliegende CD, welche die auf einem echten Konzertflügel aufgenommenen Klavierbegleitungen enthält. Neben Einspielungen im Originaltempo sind die meisten Stücke zum leichteren Einstudieren auch in einer weiteren Version im langsameren Tempo zu hören.Mit Starke Töne ist in Zusammenarbeit mit dem BDB eine wertvolle Sammlung für alle Blasinstrumente und Klavier sowie für Schlagzeug entstanden, die selbstverständlich auch unabhängig von den Leistungsabzeichen das Unterrichts- und Vortragsrepertoire für jede dieser Besetzungen bereichert.
SKU: HL.14047788
8.25x11.75 inches.
It Is Finished is a work for SSATBarB Choir and Soprano Saxophone, composed by John Harle . This is the Vocal Score. The piece was commissioned by Sam Corkin and Siglo de Oro, with the first performance taking place at The Victoria International Festival of Music, Malta on 11th July 2015. The biblical texts are from John 19/30 and Isaiah 53. A separate Saxophone part is available.
