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

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.

Play a selection of superb John Williams' compositions from Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. This book is part of an instrumental series arranged for Flute Clarinet Alto Sax tenor Sax Horn in F and Trombone. The arrangements are completely compatible with each other and can be played together or as solos. Each book contains a carefully edited part that is appropriate for the level 2-3 player and a fully orchestrated accompaniment CD. The CD contains a demonstration track of each song featuring live instrumental performance plus a Play-Along track. This terrific edition also contains a tuning note plus a host offull-colour stills from the film.

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 techniquehave explored the full range of the instrumentbe familiar with the most common rhythmshave a solid grounding in music theoryhave the confidence to play with a real band in many different styles / Alto Saxophone

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

In two volumes Hyacinthe Klosé (1808-1880) a virtuoso wind player of his day provides detailed progressive exercises and studies for the Saxophone. Complete Method for all Saxophones is essential to all saxophonists seeking to improve their technique on the instrument. Klosé's second volume gives focus to the technique of the instrument including phrasing intervals scales chromaticism ornamentation accidentals breath control articulation dynamics and performance directions among other musical aspects. Moreover Complete Method for all Saxophones contains technicalstudies to ensure adequate comprehension of a range of techniques. It is stated in the introduction that this Klosé series was compiled as a response to the considerable evolution of the instrument at the time. With detailed notes in French and English and with the book being adaptable to any Saxophone Complete Method for all Saxophones is versatile and crucial to the progress of any Saxophone player.

A must for all jazz fans this is an essential resource for anyone studying jazz. In this series of DVDs some of the most important jazz artists are presented in a unique master class setting. They perform they talk about their lives and work students play for them and they instruct those students. Viewers will observe learning taking place and come to understand how great artists think perform and teach.

10 Favourite Film Themes For Saxophone-This interactive play-along folio contains 10 classic film themes in easy arrangements suitable for grade 1-3. Includes themes from classic and modern film's most popular soundtracks including Frozen Beauty And The Beast TheGreat Escape and many more. Also included are professionally recorded backing tracks and demo recordings to stream or download. This title includes the SoundCheck app a revolutionary app which enhances your printedmusic book listens to your performance and provides constructive feedback. The app also includes automatic score following loop points and tempo controls for getting the most out of your practice.

Dylan joins the band at school to play saxophone. But all Dylan wants to do is play jazz. His teachers demand he play the easy songs first. Dylan listens to a virtuoso saxophone player performing on the street and wishes to play like him. The man warns Dylan that if he doesn't cooperate with his teachers and play the songs they ask him to play his saxophone will shrink until it vanishes. One day his saxophone shrinks to such a tiny size that Dylan can't play. Dylan discovers the secret to making his saxophone grow back to its full size and is rewarded by being able to play his favorite music – jazz! (Recommended for ages 4-8).

Une collection de mélange et match de 21 facile-intermediate trios arrangé pour Saxophone à l'aide de mélodies de Noël familiers dont ' Pont The Hall ', ' Silent Night ' et ' Jingle Bells '. Ces trios peuvent être effectuées avec toute autre combinaison d'instruments de la série de Noël. / Saxophone

A collection of 14 songs featured in The Lion King Pocahontas Toy Story 101 Dalmatians The Return Of Jafar and Aladdin And The King Of Thieves.

A collection of the very best themes and movements by John Williams. The pieces are arranged to be performed by solo Alto Sax with the CD of backing tracks and demonstrations. Alternatively all parts in the series are fully compatible and may be performed as a larger ensemble.

A Proven Method to Increase Technique and Become a Complete Saxophonist. Par MAINELLA NICK. Your warm-up time is a precious thing. It can get you off to a great day of practicing or it can set you back every time you pick up your instrument. Learning the correct way to warm up will benefit every part of your playing and send you on your way to mastering the saxophone! This book is the product of the last 10 years of building my warm-up routine and will teach you my proven method guaranteed to improve your playing by leaps and bounds. The exercises in this book are designed specifically for the range of the saxophone and address some of the most common problems that people who play this instrument run into. The main areas of study in this method are: 1. Sound Concepts 2. Scales and Arpeggios 3. Working with a Metronome 4. How to Structure Your Time A good day starts off on the right foot and a good practice session starts off with a quality warm-up. Treat your warm-up time with the care and precision that a brass player or drummer does, and turn a repetitive routine into a new one which challenges you every day. / Niveau : 3 / Formation musicale / Date parution : 2018-05-04/ Etude / Saxophone