This book by Joseph Viola provides the intermediate to advanced Saxophone player with sight-reading material that is not only technically challenging but musically interesting as well. Preparatory exercises and reading studiescombine to make this workshop an excellent method for improving your jazz technique phrasing and rhythmic accuracy. Included within the pages are: Sight-reading exercises containing dynamics articulations mixedmeter and key changes Samples to practice reading a variety of rhythms with ties phrase marks accidentals and tempo changes.

64 Musical Studies for Saxophone is a compendium of Baroque Classical and Romantic-era masterpieces arranged for saxophone. The works are written to serve used as a student primer to the Ferling Studies or other similar studies. Each lyrical study has been crafted to create a balance of musicality and pedagogy that allows students to improve on all aspects of performance. Players are encouraged to choose works that align with their musical goals not necessarily in the listed order. Each piece is carefully formatted with style-appropriate dynamics articulations and tempos all of which are carefully tailored to the saxophone. These musical studies give saxophonists the opportunity to experience compositions by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach Ernesto Köhler Carl Maria von Weber and many more.

Paul Harris' More Graded Studies For Saxophone - Book 1 brings together Saxophone study repertoire spanning the entire spectrum of technique and providing a firm foundation for progress. The books in this series feature core studies alongside specially composed pieces by Paul Harris. These comprehensive collections apply the Simultaneous Learning approach to instrumental technique. Book 1 begins at elementary level and progresses to intermediate (approx. Grades 1–5). The studies are arranged in order of increasing difficulty according to a carefully planned technical progression and each study comes with a list ofSimultaneous Learning musical ingredients for players to explore in preparation for the music.

Eminent saxophonist Nobuya Sugawa presents a terrific album of concert studies for Alto Saxophone written by the world's top composers. In this book are fifteen studies that put emphasis on interpretation and performance. The CD includes a demonstration of each study to be used as an example. Selected as part of the ABRSM saxophone examination grade 7 and 8.

This album of Easy Studies for Saxophone is a 'user friendly' introduction to Jazz and Rock phrasing at an elementary level. The book is divided into two sections Jazz and Rock. In the Jazz pieces all quavers are to be played in swing time. In the Rock pieces they are as written (straight). This book can be used as an ideal primer for the more advanced '20 Modern Studies' (UE18820) also in this series.

Classical Traditional Roc-In the same mould as his vastly popular 30 Tuneful Studies for Clarinet (set on the new AB syllabus) these saxophone studies are for pupils in the grade 1 - 5 range of abilities and are written in varying styles ranging from Rock Pop and Gospel to Classical and Traditional idioms.Grade: 1 - 5

20 Sensational Saxophone Studies for Saxophone contains a combination of musical styles including jazz and modern classical. The book takes the player from grade 1 to 8. Each study is written with a particular focus in mind; be it a rhythmic technical or genre specific focus each one is written with a clear purpose and with the intention of helping the player progress to the next level.

40 Progressive Studies-Longer pieces suitable for the developing young musician. Skilful Studies introduces the concept of phrasing by suggesting suitable breathing points and takes the player into new keys with extended instrumental ranges. new notes are introduced in a gradual and logical manner. Woodwind players are taken into their second octave learning to cross the break as smoothly as possible and brass players have their range extended both upwards and downwards.

An amazing collection of seventy-six enjoyable studies for the intermediate player ranging from medieval dances to baroque gigues and jazz solos. Each piece has been carefully selected to develop a specific aspect of technique with helpful hints and tips to improve performance. There's even an index to help find the right study for every technical problem or just help to start you off.

Levels/Grades 1-3-These practice Aural Tests and Quick Studies support the Associated Board's syllabus for Jazz Sax Levels/Grades 1-3. Complementing the study of jazz repertoire they focus on musicianship skills central to the performance of Jazz and to working by ear.

12 melodic studies in a wide variety of styles from Boogie and Calypso to Jazz and the Mexican Hat Dance. As featured on the Suffolk County Music Woodwind Syllabus. Composed and arranged by Stewart Green.Grade: 2 - 5

A highly effective and comprehensive work-shop for developing complete technical and musical skills on the saxophone . Volume Two: Chord studiesThis Berklee Workshop features innovative exercises andsolos that will help you learn melody harmony rhythm and improvisation techniques for the saxophone. Once you've completed the studies and exercises in Volume One this volume offers a more in-depth study of saxophonetechnique. Features include: a special emphasis on chordal concepts challenging and innovative studies based on basic and extended chords an excellent application of chord theroy Specific performance tools honeyour technique providing a solid foundation for learning to improvise and helping you to express your musical ideas with confidence.