Par PELLEGRINO MICHEL. Dans un précédent ouvrage*, nous avions exposé la présence du saxophone à la source du jazz, et détaillé son utilisation depuis le style 'New Orleans' jusqu'à la naissance et la maturité du style 'Swing', de Chicago à New York... Dans les décennies qui vont suivre, le saxophone va devenir prépondérant dans la musique de jazz, et détrôner progressivement la clarinette. Il sera tout d'abord la vedette des grands orchestres swing dédiés à la danse (Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman...) et par la suite, grâce au talent des saxophonistes emblématiques de cette période (Don Byas, Art Pepper, Zoot Sims, et tant d'autres...), il prendra la place déterminante que l'on connaît, au sein de formations plus petites (quartets, quintets, sextets...), et forgera progressivement le style 'Bebop'. Les grands 'boppers', tels Charlie Parker, Sonny Stitt, ou Cannonball Adderley, installeront définitivement le saxophone comme un symbole du jazz. Parallèlement à ce style virtuose et fougueux qu'est le 'bop', se développe également un style plus mélodique et plus suave, le 'West Coast' qui, comme son nom l'indique, naît sur la côte Ouest des Etats-Unis, et se fait représenter plus principalement par des musiciens blancs : Stan Getz, Gerry Mulligan, Paul Desmond... Nous avons essayé de présenter ces courants musicaux si différents dans cet ouvrage, en illustrant des 'standards' très connus de l'histoire du jazz avec des exemples d'improvisations dans les styles respectifs de ces grands saxophonistes. Sur le CD accompagnant le livre, vous trouverez donc en première partie les morceaux enregistrés à titre d'exemple, avec le modèle de saxophone utilisé par le musicien de référence (alto, ténor ou baryton...). Mais la méthode présente les partitions en Sib et Mib, ce qui permet de les travailler quel que soit le saxophone que vous jouez. En deuxième partie du CD figure l'accompagnement seul, par la 'rythmique' (piano, contrebasse, batterie), sur lequel vous pourrez tester le morceau que vous aurez préalablement travaillé avec l'exemple de la première partie. Un 'La' (440 Hz) est donné au début du CD, pour vous permettre de vous accorder. Tout au long de l'ouvrage, nous avons réuni quelques éléments qui nous paraissaient importants pour l'apprentissage des 'codes' du jazz : biographies des musiciens, principaux effets du jazz au saxophone, les accords utilisés dans la méthode, les gammes pentatoniques et blues, ainsi que les grilles de blues et 'd'anatoles' déclinés dans toutes les tonalités. Un petit lexique expose aussi quelques mots-clés, pour une meilleure compréhension (les mots figurant dans le lexique sont écrits en gras). Continuons donc le voyage au pays du jazz... Bon travail, et bonne musique ! / variété - jazz / Méthode / Saxophone

Imagine someone who has worked as an international saxophonist, an educator, a technician, a consultant, and as a designer, and you can imagine Peter Ponzol. For the first time, Peter offers details from his famous Saxophone Workshops. Learn about: ? Maintenance ? Reeds ? Mouthpieces ? Ligatures ? Sound ? Flexibility This exciting and informational pocket book will be a much needed addition to your musical library! Convenient pocket-sized book - 3.5 x 5.5 - perfect to toss in your gig bag! 64 pages. Peter has been around saxophones for decades, doing it all from manufacturing horns to reeds to mouthpieces. As well, he is a seasoned player. What he discusses in this book is coming from one of the sources-read carefully! - David Liebman, Sax artist/ author/ clinician. Read this review from Sax On The Web: The information in this book is right up SOTW?s alley, with answers regarding reeds, necks, mouthpieces, saxes, maintenance, and the like. I would assume that the number of redundant threads started could be reduced almost in half simply with a reading of this book and those owning it could refer back to it at their leisure, as needed. And there is enough info in this book which contradicts some of our SOTW urban legends to make an episode of MythBusters. If you catch the right posts at the right time, much of the info in this book is already posted here on SOTW. But you have to see it and if hunting for it, you have to find it. OTOH it?s all conveniently gathered and organized here in this primer - plus more. There are suggestions such as replacing the neck cork once or twice a year, which I would, if posting a response, say is not necessary. But here?s the difference. Many of us on the forum are experienced musicians but few have the experience and depth that Ponzol has. We can write with credibility - Ponzol writes with authority. And this is based on decades not only as a top-echelon player, but as a successful and innovative sax, neck and mpc designer. The book is a 61 page pocket reference booklet which, in addition to topics mentioned above, include thoughts on ligatures, sound and flexibility. It is based on items of interest asked by attendees at workshops he has given over the years, hence the title. He begins by pointing out that at these workshops one of the first things he does is look at the condition of attendees' equipment with the observation that at least 90% of them need some kind of work and adjustments. What follows in the book?s 61 pages are recommendations generated by this observation. Included are interesting comments such as: aging store-bought reeds by letting them sit for several years is fairly useless since the aging process stops once the bark has been cut away from the reed; not earth-shattering but interesting and certainly myth debunking. Again something that fits right in with many of the conversations on this forum. Interesting thoughts follow regarding the future of natural cane reeds, or how to select and get the most from your reeds - things I wouldn?t think of like sanding the heel of your reed. SOTWers might also get a kick out of, and relate to, the title of his section on mouthpieces, ?Now the Fun Begins?. There are also interesting side comments we don?t often hear like: in the 70s so many young players like Ponzol were trying to get Trane?s recorded sound by working on metal Links because that?s what they saw in photos and yet, Trane often recorded with hard rubber mpcs because, in Trane's opinion, it didn?t have as much spit in the sound for him. It?s interesting how some things come around back to you. There are two exercises I recommend to my students and have recommended on the forum regarding volume and embouchure control and flexibility. I?ve never heard anyone else recommend these exercises and yet here they are in Peter?s book. Then it hit me. The only other one I know who uses them is a former teacher of mine and I remembered that years ago he said he had had some lessons with Ponzol. So ?the circle is unbroken? LOL. I would highly recommend it for beginners and intermediates, as well as for more advanced players to recommend to their students. It has made me re-think even some of my most basic assumptions regarding equipment and maintenance, which has made the read well worth it. I wish every SOTW newbie would start out their Forum time with this booklet at their disposal.

Par NELSON ERIC. Nouveau doigté et l'échelle graphique du Mel Bay pour saxophone est un guide de référence indispensable pour les saxophonistes ainsi que les éducateurs. Les diagrammes de doigté sont clairs et faciles à comprendre, avec photographies claires des clés du saxophone. Les écailles peuvent être utilisés avec ceux d'autres instruments de la série. Inclus dans le tableau sont: A - doigté diagrammes pour les doigtés plus communes pour toutes les notes de la gamme standard du saxophone - graphique distinct des plus courantes et les plus utiles remplaçante doigtés - tous les douze principaux et relatives mineure échelles et arpèges - gamme chromatique - références croisées à doigtés remplaçante utilisées dans l'échelle spécifique et des arpèges / Niveau : Débutant / All Styles - Fingering Chart / Etude / Saxophone

Un répertoire pour saxophone pour jouer en s'amusant tous les styles de musiques. Chaque pièce développe un aspect technique particulier de l'apprentissage de l'instrument, ce recueil peut donc être le complément pédagogique et ludique de toute méthode traditionnelle. Existe pour tous niveaux et tous cycles. Livre + CD Autres volumes disponibles dans la collection : 1er cycle volume 2. Choisis ta note, Juste un doigt, Deux, c’est mieux, Si près du sol, Le grand saut , On verra demain, Chat I’sifi, Un « toots » petit do, La bosse du prof, Meeeuuuhhh !, Tangauche, Aouse blouse, Diskossax

Solo features with a live big band-For many musicians playing in a big band is an ultimate high point. The special line-up of the big band guarantees amazing tuttis but equally allows the opportunity to perform quiet ballads. Playing in the wind section of a big band is an experience you will not forget in a hurry. Unfortunately playing a solo as the word suggests is reserved for only a few. However with this book you can be the centre of attention as you get the opportunity to play the leading part in these swinging pieces! On the enclosed CD you will hear fantastic solos which give you a good idea of the how it should be done. Of course you do not have to copy the solo you can also improviseto the written chords. Almost all the pieces have been newly written in the style of the great big bands but you will also come across two famous hits: Barry Manilow???s sultry Copacabana and Stevie Wonder???s fabulous You Are the Sunshine of My Life. Big Band Highlights for Alto/Tenor Saxophone as composed and arranged by Johan Plomp. Includes play-along CD.

World Famous Folksongs contient 22 airs traditionnels en provenance du monde entier (Oh! Susannah ? Donna Donna ? Mexican Hat Dance ? Sur le pont d?Avignon ? Cielito Lindo ? Sakura etc.). / [CD inclus - version intégrale + play-along]. / La version papier des accompagnements de piano est vendue séparément.

A Comprehensive Resource for the Developing Saxophone Musician-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.

Take the lead is an integrated series for alto saxophone, clarinet, flute, piano, tenor saxophone, trumpet and violin. In each edition all of the songs are in the same key at concert pitch, allowing the different instruments to play together. Chord symbols are included at concert pitch for use by piano or guitar. \'Take the Lead 90s Hits\' features idiomatic arrangements of 90s pop classics offering fun repertoire that young instrumentalists will love to play. Students have a choice of playing along with CD, Piano or Guitar and all pieces are fully integrated with arrangements for other instruments in the series, making this the ideal resource for school bands and small ensembles. Used as a solo book these pieces will encourage technical progression and confidence in playing. Ideal pieces for performance, or just for fun. Contents: Air That I Breathe; Angels; Frozen; How Do I Live; I Don\'t Want To Miss A Thing; I\'ll Be There For You; My Heart Will Go On; Something About The Way You Look Tonight

Par DELAGE JEAN-LOUIS. Une méthode présentant la famille du saxophone sous toutes les coutures, son histoire et sa fabrication. L'apprentissage de l'instrument et sa pratique y sont envisagés sous l'angle du plaisir, sans pour autant abandonner le serieux et les exigences d'une pédagogie moderne. Livre CD Autres volumes disponibles dans la collection : 1A et 2A. Existe aussi pour le piano, la clarinette, la guitare, la flûte traversière, le violon et l'accordéon. / Méthode / Méthode / Saxophone

Une méthode présentant la famille du saxophone sous toutes les coutures, son histoire et sa fabrication. L'apprentissage de l'instrument et sa pratique y sont envisagés sous l'angle du plaisir, sans pour autant abandonner le serieux et les exigences d'une pédagogie moderne. Livre + CD Autres volumes disponibles dans la collection : 1A et 2A. Existe aussi pour le piano, la clarinette, la guitare, la flûte traversière, le violon et l'accordéon.

Un metodo ricco d?informazioni per imparare l?arte dell?improvvisazione Jazz al sassofono (contralto Mib). Un metodo ricco d?informazioni per imparare l?arte dell?improvvisazione Jazz al sassofono (contralto Mib). Dopo un breve ripasso dei rudimenti teorici essenziali imparerete a stimolare la vostra ispirazione passo dopo passo improvvisando su un accordo poi due poi su una tipica successione di accordi ossia l?anatole.Progressivamente acquisterete un linguaggio musicale più ricco grazie all?uso degli arpeggi delle scale e dei modi. Gli esercizi tecnici vi aiuteranno inoltre ad arricchire il vostro fraseggio. Affronterete persino l?improvvisazione ?out? nonché alcune tecniche avanzate comel?accelerazione l?attenuazione il cromatismo le tensioni l?escamotaggio il fraseggio be-bop gli accordi ?pivot? e di sostituzione... Cominciando dalle tonalità semplici andrete avanti gradualmente fino ad improvvisare sui giri completi dei più grandi standards.Il DVD Video riprende gli esempi essenziali per facilitarne la comprensione mentre il CD Audio propone le basi musicali su cui potrete applicare gli insegnamenti nonché esercitarvi liberamente.