From best-selling author, John O'Neill, The Saxophone Method is a complete course for the beginner to intermediate saxophonist. Start by mastering the essential foundation techniques of breathing, embouchure, tone production, and tonguing required to be a great player in any style. With a wide range of tunes from all over the world you will be exposed to a great variety of musical styles to motivate and inspire.The mp3 backing tracks, available as free downloads, feature top professional musicians and will give you the feeling of playing in a great band from the very beginning.The Saxophone Method is supplemented by two Repertoire Books to give you even more music to practice and enjoy, and perfectly complements the Jazz Method for Saxophone. By the end of the method you will be able to:- understand the fundamentals of good playing technique- have explored the full range of the instrument- be familiar with the most common rhythms- have a solid grounding in music theory- have the confidence to play with a real band in many different styles / Alto Saxophone

What can you do with hydrogen peroxide, baby powder, modeling clay, and dental cushions? What are the four variables of good intonation? What is a mouthpiece scale? What does playing it backwards mean? The answers to these questions and other tips of the trade can be found in Saxophone Secrets. Has your saxophone playing hit a plateau? Are you practicing, but not progressing? If you're nodding your head, Saxophone Secrets is for you. Dan Joffe has assembled the guidance you need if you want to: ? Practice More Efficiently ? Improve Your Technique ? Improve Your Tone ? Improve Your Intonation ? Buy a new or used saxophone ? Find other great information about playing the saxophone Learn the secrets of the masters and the way they approach the sax. Transfer the information directly to your horn. Those of you who aren't yet masters, suspend your disbelief and try the techniques of Saxophone Secrets. 92 pages. Convenient, pocket-sized book! 3 1/2 x 5 1/2 - perfect for your gig bag!

With these easy arrangements the beginner saxophonist will become well-acquainted with the various styles and rhythms of traditional American music. Playing along with the enclosed CD the student will be supported as a soloist and will also experience the feeling of playing in an ensemble.

Cette pièce le long de l'ouvrage contient des arrangements de 12 chansons et est disponible pour 8 instruments différents. Adapté aux débutants ainsi que les professionnels. Sur la face de la cassette est un enregistrement de toutes les chansons faites par des musiciens de studio professionnel. Sur la face b sont les mêmes chansons sans l'instrument pertinent, permettant ainsi à l'élève de jouer avec un groupe. À l'aide de cette méthode de lecture, sans autres musiciens sont nécessaires. / Saxophone

Original Pieces in Caribbean and Brazilian Style-Moments of Latin est un recueil de 10 pièces qui plongent leurs racines dans les musiques brésilienne et caribéenne (bossa samba calypso merengue). Les morceaux sont basés sur des suites d?accords extraites du recueil Real Book. Les solos ont été écrits comme des vraies impros mais les partitions comportent également des symboles d?accords pour vous aider à structurer une improvisation personnelle. Sur le compact disc inclus vous disposez d?une version intégrale et d?une version avec accompagnement seul pour chaque pièce mais aussi des versions imprimables des parties de combo.