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Mauricio Sotelo’s Muros de dolor...I (2005) speaks of the pain and sorrow of the soul. The strong and expressive character is achieved via a precisely calculated succession of “micro-intervals” and an expanded palette of “micro-qualities” of the tone. Mauricio Sotelo wrote Muros de dolor…I for saxophonist Marcus Weiss, who supported him significantly in the composition of the work with his knowledge of the saxophone’s capabilities and his experience as an interpreter. A fingering chart for eighth tones for tenor saxophone is contained in UE33034. / Partitions classique / Bois / Saxophone / UNIVERSAL EDITION

Saxophone-Metamorphoses after Britten was written for Melinda Maxwell for UYMP's Signals volume of new music for Oboe. It was first performed by Melinda at York University on 24th November 2010.I - A MountainII -FixationIII - FlowersIV - Fountains Metamorphoses after Britten by philipvenables 'Metamorphoses after Britten arejust that: four miniatures each inspired by one of Benjamin Britten’s Six Metamorphoses after Ovid for solo oboe. Each movement over its short course transforms gradually from one thing to another ending with the exception ofFountains in a short cathartic coda. Some of the movements also take specific musical elements from Britten’s pieces.I very much viewed these pieces as musical Haiku and in that sense I hope they embody a sense ofpeace brevity and simplicity.The oboe version of Metamorphoses after Britten is dedicated to Melinda Maxwell.The saxophone version of Metamorphoses after Britten with an additional movement is dedicated to Vickiand Andrew Vaughan'      - Philip Venables     

This well-structured saxophone method will help you develop your technique to a professional level. It includes scale exercises, chord exercises, modes, do's and don'ts of practicing the saxophone, sound quality exercises, tips for auditions, an analytical listening guide, worksheets, copy templates and more. Chapter tests will help you check the quality of your learning experience, and research assignments will make sure you are exposed to the most influential saxophone players to broaden your musical horizon. / Méthodes et pédagogie / Bois / Saxophone / HAL LEONARD

Creative Saxophone is an innovative series for the Saxophonist who wants to play Jazz Blues Rock and other contemporary styles whilst developing a solid technique. The idiomatic exercises and pieces encourage an awareness of authentic styles and give players the confidence to begin improvising. The book contains 16 pieces in a variety of contemporary music styles each with ideas for improvising. It also includes two authentic and varied CDs of backing tracks for all pieces with versions for both Alto and Tenor Saxophone.

Creative Saxophone is an innovative series for the beginner alto or tenor saxophonist who wants to play Jazz Rock and other contemporary music styles whilst developing a solid technique. The idiomatic exercises and pieces encourage an awareness of authentic styles and give players the confidence to begin improvising from early on. Each book includes a CD of backings for many of the pieces performed by world-class musicians.

Creative Saxophone is an innovative series for the beginner alto or tenor saxophonist who wants to play Jazz Rock and other contemporary music styles whilst developing a solid technique. The idiomatic exercises and pieces encourage an awareness of authentic styles and give players the confidence to begin improvising from early on. Each book includes a CD of backings for many of the pieces performed by world-class musicians.

Rhythm and Blues is in two movements: the first is mainly fast and rhythmic with featured solos for the baritone soprano and alto saxophone; the second which begins with an unaccompanied monody for the tenor is largely slow and melancholy.

Par SCHWARTZ JAY . From the composer: “I composed Music for Saxophone and Piano for Harry Kinrose White in 1992. It is an early attempt in my work at magnifying the barriers between sound and silence, exploring the extreme ranges of pianissimo sounds in the saxophone that seem to appear without recognizable transition out of nothing. Glissandi, sliding tones, have always fascinated me, and in this piece I applied for the first time my ideas about pitch slides in a composition. These two qualities - the absence of a recognizable boundary between soft and inaudible sound, and the absence of a stationary pitch by employing glissandi - were soon to become something of a basis of my compositional aesthetic for many years. It was in Music for Saxophone and Piano that these ideas seem to have first germinated. The architecture of this piece employs a simple binary form, but the halves are stylistically diametrically opposed, creating a dialectical pair, the serene and elegiac character of the second half being born out of the high point and cathartic event of the first half. In this architectural formula new and unexpected material is catalyzed by the long arch of the opening material reaching a breaking point.” For advanced players./ Recueil / Saxophone Alto et Piano

Par RAE JAMES. These contrasting pieces in the jazz/swing idiom specially written by James Rae for saxophone players of modest ability provide interesting material for both practice and performance. The technical demands and accompaniments have been kept deliberately simple to encourage other young players to act in this capacity. The 'Jazzy Series' of jazzy and relaxing pieces available for piano, flute, clarinet, saxophone, recorder and violin attempts to provide players with experience of the syncopated patterns of Jazz, Rock and Pop Music./ Recueil / Saxophone Alto ou Ténor et Piano

Dorisch, Mixolydisch und Pentatonik Bluestonleitern. Par DICKBAUER KLAUS. Klaus Dickbauer makes scales and blues scales for alto saxophone fun - his modern approach to elementary technique is an invaluable and highly effective training tool for developing improvisation skills. In the previous edition, Klaus Dickbauer covered major scales, triads, and interval exercises - combined with groovy beats - in a fresh and contemporary way. He now continues his well-thought-out approach to scales with a concentration on Dorian, Mixolydian, pentatonic, and blues scales - the perfect tools for building first improvisation skills on the alto saxophone. Methodically sound exercises train patterns and motifs to equip the student with a sense of confidence and an appetite for learning the art of improvisation./ Recueil / Saxophone Alto

A terrific book of 20 modern studies for either Alto or Tenor saxophone. Each study deals with a particular aspect of rhythmic playing ranging from jazz rock and funk to contemporary classical. They are moderate length in order to maximise concentration on style and interpretation and have also been compiled in order of difficulty to enable the player to better gauge their progress. Selected as part of the ABRSM Alto Tenor and Baritone Saxophone examinations grades 4-6.

This book was written in the same format as 20 Modern Studies. Again the pieces are of moderate length and cover a wide variety of styles. As the studies are technically demanding they are all written in comfortable saxophone-orientated keys to allow the student to focus on interpretation. Each study is designed to improve the student's musical as well as technical abilities.James Rae• More modern studies for soprano alto tenor or baritone saxophone complementing the established favourite: 20 Modern Studies• Musical styles vary from modern Classical through to Jazz and Rock• For elementary to more advanced levels (1 -8*)• Ideal for developing musicianship and technique by way of accessible but challenging material • These studies make attractive performance pieces and are suitable for examination purposes

Expanding on Book 1 James Rae's Introducing The Saxophone Plus - Book 2 offers further repertoire for the beginning saxophonist. For E Flat Saxophone.

Ragtime Swing Blues Latin Jazz Waltz Ballad Rock Folk Charleston & ShowtimeThis bumper anthology of James Rae's best for alto saxophone is a great resource for students of the saxophone and teachers. Most pieces are appearing here for the first time with CD.• Listen to James Rae's own performance of each piece before performing yourself with the enhanced accompaniment track • An inspiring standby resource covering a range of technical levels from early years of tuition to middle grades• Notes and style tips from James Rae • Looking for more to play? Each piece is a pointer to more titles available in the same style