ISBN 9781619119468.

This collection of ten jazz etudes with accompanying audio provides intermediate to advanced alto sax students with a fun and effective way to learn to play in the specific odd meters: 3/4, 5/4, 7/4, and 9/4. Each etude is based on the chord progression of a different jazz standard, and includes an in-depth analysis of the melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic devices used. The addition of the odd-time ingredient, along with completely original melodies and improv lines, converts what would be mere academic etudes to a delightful jazz listening and playing experience. If you want to improve your fluency in reading, performing, and improvising in odd time signatures, this is the book for you! A generous number of preparatory exercises gradually introduce the student to not only reading music, but also ahearing how phrases land within a measurea of odd time. Play-along audio tracks featuring a professional rhythm section (piano, bass, and drums) minus the sax track allow you to play as the soloist. Includes access to online audio.

ISBN 9781609741365. The 'Easy Classics' series of books was meticulously designed to provide beginning to intermediate instrumentalists with an enjoyable introduction to classical melodies. This alto saxophone edition features solos and duets with piano accompaniment. Some of the popular titles include: Emperor Hymn; O Sole mio, William Tell Overture; Cancan plus 10 more by Bach, Bizet, Brahms, Mozart, Strauss, Rossini and others. The piano accompaniment is included in the book and is also available as an online download. Includes access to online PDF.