Par O'NEILL JOHN. These methods provide complete courses for players off all ages, guiding students from their first note to 'classics', together with compositions by contemporary writers. Each book is accompanied by high quality rhythm section tracks recorded on compact disc. Right from the start, students can enjoy authentic jazz sounds, playing in the company of professionals. With step-by-step instruction and a progression of specially written pieces, the fundamental elements of good technique are introduced alongside the rhythmic subtleties of jazz. Improvisation is encouraged from an early stage and is given direction through the systematic study of scales and arpeggios and advice on ear-training and chord patterns. With supplementary suggestions for listening and reading, and an Appendix containing all the chord progressions for 'live' accompaniment of the tunes, 'The Jazz Methods' are ideally suited to both students working alone and those learning with a teacher. 'John O'Neill has a solid understanding of jazz and how it can be taught. I highly recommend his educational jazz materials.' (Jamey Aebersold) '...a rare opportunity for a new player (or a more experienced one) to develop a really musical facility. A rare addition to the jazz improvising library.' (Lee Konitz, international jazz saxophone soloist) The Saxophone is, for many, the instrument of jazz and there is an enormous and exciting repertoire waiting to be explored by newcomers to the instrument. 'The Jazz Method for Saxophone' will guide beginners of all ages from producing their first note on the saxophone to the performance of full-blown jazz pieces, including 'classics' by Thelonious Monk, Charlie Parker, Sonny Rollins and Horace Silver, as well as contributions from leading contemporary jazz players and composers. Backing for all the music-specially recorded for this method is provided on the accompanying CD so that, right from the start, student saxophonists can enjoy an authentic jazz sound, playing in the company of a top-class rhythm section (bass, guitar, drums) used later to support first attempts at improvisation. With step by step instruction and a progression of specially written pieces, the fundamental elements of good saxophone technique-breath control, tone-production, embouchure, tonguing and fingerings-are introduced alongside the rhythmic subtleties of jazz (for example, 'swung' and syncopated rhythms). Improvisation is encouraged from an early stage, given direction through the systematic study of scales and arpeggios and advice on ear-training and chord patterns. With additional information on practical matters such as choosing reeds and earing for the instrument, as well as supplementary suggestions for listening and reading, 'The Jazz Method for Saxophone' is ideally suited both to students working alone and those learning with a teacher. / Méthode / Recueil / Saxophone

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

This book and CD pack contains 12 original pieces by Jorge Polanuer in a number of different styles including rock salsa reggae chorinho chamane funk soul and gospel.All pieces notated for alto sax and tenor sax.

Premiered in 2013 Sweet And Go for solo Saxophone elegantly explores the poetic and technical resources of the instrument Armando Ghidoni knows so well (Concerto pour saxophone et orchestre à cordes; Concerto Grosso pour saxophone alto piano et orchestre).    The diptych approximately five minutes in length opens with an Adagio a free de­clamation in recitative that is an oasis of tenderness to which the glissandi bring a whiff of the Orient. In contrast to this voluptuous dream the second section marked Vivo brilante ben ritmato allows the soloist to display a sparkling virtuosity – slapsincluded! – without betraying the underlying spirit of improvisation. Melodies rhythms nuances and colours all contribute to this festival of ingenuity.

Learn As You Play is an award-winning series of tutor books for woodwind and brass instruments from Boosey and Hawkes. Written by Peter Westall a widely respected and experienced teacher each book takes the student from the very beginning right through to the standard required for Grade 3 examinations. The Learn As You Play method is simple to understand and easy to use. Each book is divided into units that provide clear explanations of each new stage of learning. Plenty of exercises are included along with concert pieces many of which have been set for examinations. This up-to-date edition has been revised to take account of the latestdevelopments in instrumental teaching and examination courses. An ideal introduction to the joys of playing an instrument. Includes a diagram of the saxophone showing fingerings an explanation of musical notation and time signatures a fingering chart and a dictionary of Italian musical terms to go along with the many pieces and exercises.

The intermediate level tutor progressing on from Learn As You Play. Practice Sessions is a carefully structured course providing a wide range of repertoire and studies to promote technique and expressive playing. Includes a special emphasis on playing by ear and improvisation - providing useful parallels to GCSE and National Curriculum studies (UK grades 3 - 5 standard).

Tous saxophones-French saxophonist Jean-Marie Londeix (b. 1932) graduated from the Paris Conservatoire with a First Prize and a Prize of Honour. As a fantastic all-around musician he has a vast experience which makes his study books including De La Justesse D'Intonation for all Saxophones very well-informed. His career has taken him all over the world and many composers have written works specially for him. As an accomplished teacher of other famous saxophonists he has deduced where the gaps in studies for the instrument are composing six significant books of the kind. Londeix's De La JustesseD'Intonation addresses intonation within the context of intervals of octaves fifths fourths and major and minor thirds. For all aspiring saxophonists  De La Justesse D'Intonation compiled by renowned contemporary saxophonist Jean-Marie Londeix is an essential guide and aid to progression of intonation on the instrument.

Arranged to be playable by any combination of band instruments these duets cover a wide range of styles from the Baroque Period to the 20th Century. Difficulty ranges from grades II through IV providing a great deal of flexibility for the needs of young musicians. In addition to the mallet duet lines the percussion book provides an optional percussion line that can be used in place of or in addition to a duet line. Perfect for smaller ensembles with unusual instrumentation and for solo and ensemble festivals.

One of the world's most popular Jazz etude books; popular because the etudes are hip and fun to play. Very popular among teachers! Designed for sax but suitable for all instruments. This Volume contains 12 easy level exercises and 10 etudes. Includes a play-along CD with a professional musician playing the etudes. Each etude is recorded in 3 keys (to facilitate Eb Bb and C instruments). The Eb track includes an Alto Saxophonist playing the etudes. The Bb track includes a Tenor Sax soloist and the C track includes a Jazz Guitarist. All are accompanied by a nice piano bass and drums rhythm section. Each track is stereo seperated (solo instrument piano bass drums on one track -piano bass and drums on the other track) so that the soloist can be eliminated and the student can play along with piano bass and drums.

This second volume follows up on the success of the original volume of solos transcribed exactly from recordings by the Bird with 60 more of Parker's best. Songs include: Bird Feathers · Bird of Paradise · Body and Soul · Cherokee (Indian Love Song) · Cool Blues · Crazeology · Drifting on a Reed · Embraceable You · Groovin' High · I'll Remember April · Love for Sale · My Old Flame · A Night in Tunisia · On a Slow Boat to China · Quasimodo · 'Round Midnight · Salt Peanuts · Sweet Georgia Brown · Tiny's Tempo · What Is This Thing Called Love? · and more. Includes preface by book transcriber Charles Doc Stewart. Bird Feathers Bird Of Paradise Bird's Nest Body And Soul Bongo Beep Bongo Bop Carvin' The Bird Cheers Cherokee (Indian Love Song) Confirmation Cool Blues Crazeology Dexterity Dizzy Atmosphere Drifting On A Reed East Of The Sun (And West Of The Moon) Easy To Love (You'd Be So Easy To Love) Embraceable You Groovin' High Hallelujah Hot House I Get A Kick Out Of You I Remember You I'll Remember April I've Found A New Baby (I Found A New Baby) I've Got You Under My Skin Indiana (Back Home Again In Indiana) Klactoveededstene Little Willie Leaps Liza (All The Clouds'll Roll Away) Love For Sale Lover Mango Mangue Meandering Move My Heart Belongs To Daddy My Heart Tells Me My Old Flame A Night In Tunisia Oh, Lady Be Good! On A Slow Boat To China Out Of Nowhere Quasimodo Repetition Rock Salt a/k/a Rocker 'Round Midnight Salt Peanuts Sippin' At Bells The Song Is You The Squirrel Star Eyes Stupendous Swedish Schnapps Sweet Georgia Brown They Didn't Believe Me This Time The Dream's On Me Tiny's Tempo Visa Wee (Allen's Alley) What Is This Thing Called Love? / Instrument en do / Hal Leonard

Par O'NEILL JOHN. These methods provide complete courses for players off all ages, guiding students from their first note to 'classics', together with compositions by contemporary writers. Each book is accompanied by high quality rhythm section tracks recorded on compact disc. Right from the start, students can enjoy authentic jazz sounds, playing in the company of professionals. With step-by-step instruction and a progression of specially written pieces, the fundamental elements of good technique are introduced alongside the rhythmic subtleties of jazz. Improvisation is encouraged from an early stage and is given direction through the systematic study of scales and arpeggios and advice on ear-training and chord patterns. With supplementary suggestions for listening and reading, and an Appendix containing all the chord progressions for 'live' accompaniment of the tunes, 'The Jazz Methods' are ideally suited to both students working alone and those learning with a teacher. 'John O'Neill has a solid understanding of jazz and how it can be taught. I highly recommend his educational jazz materials.' (Jamey Aebersold) '...a rare opportunity for a new player (or a more experienced one) to develop a really musical facility. A rare addition to the jazz improvising library.' (Lee Konitz, international jazz saxophone soloist) The Saxophone is, for many, the instrument of jazz and there is an enormous and exciting repertoire waiting to be explored by newcomers to the instrument. 'The Jazz Method for Saxophone' will guide beginners of all ages from producing their first note on the saxophone to the performance of full-blown jazz pieces, including 'classics' by Thelonious Monk, Charlie Parker, Sonny Rollins and Horace Silver, as well as contributions from leading contemporary jazz players and composers. Backing for all the music-specially recorded for this method is provided on the accompanying CD so that, right from the start, student saxophonists can enjoy an authentic jazz sound, playing in the company of a top-class rhythm section (bass, guitar, drums) used later to support first attempts at improvisation. / Méthode / Méthode / Saxophone

One of the most widely used series of methods for individual or like-instrument class instruction. Using a very well-rounded approach including scales arpeggios technical studies studies for musicianship articulation studies solos duets and studies devoted to the special needs of each instrument this series provides a fantastic wealth of material for all student musicians.

Sonate N05 :Sicilienne Gigue-G.F.Handel (1685-1759) is considered as one of the greatest composers to have ever lived. Therefore when saxophonist Marcel Mule (1901-2001) arranged Sicilienne Et Gigue for Saxophone it was very well-received. The Sicilienne Et Gigue comes from Handel's Flute Sonata No. 5 which was composed in 1732. The two movements arranged for Saxophone are contrasting and provide saxophonists with excellent baroque repertoire. Mule's transcriptions ensure that the Saxophone part is within the tessitura of the instrument and contains the necessary articulation phrasing and breath marks. For all saxophonists this Mule arrangement of Handel's Sicilienne Et Gigue is essential.

Complete Guide to Tone Technique and Performance-A complete guide to playing and maintenance The Saxophone Handbook offers essential information on all dimensions of the saxophone. It provides an overview of technique such as breathing fingerings articulations and more. Exercises will help you develop your sense of timing facility and sound. Extensive directions on repairs will help you maintain your instrument and customize it to support your own playing style andpreferences. You'll learn to fine-tune your reed recork the keys fix binding keys replace pads and many other repairs and adjustments. You'll also learn to improve your tone intonation and flexibility while playing withproper technique.