This is the most in-depth approach to playing the saxophone ever published. In this two-volume boxed set, master saxophonist John Harle reveals his ground-breaking techniques for fluent and natural playing ? transforming the musical and learning experience of students and professionals alike. Practical, clear and universally relevant, The Saxophone discloses John Harle?s secrets to playing with individuality, fluent technique and a powerful musical presence by: - introducing revolutionary new concepts such as the Reed Fan, the Power Lines and the Cathedral of Resonance - exploring every aspect of playing and performing, from breathing, resonant tone production and fluent articulation through to techniques for building ease and flow in performance - featuring unique anatomical diagrams, stunning visualisations and colour-coded musical examples throughout - offering expert advice on all aspects of performance: dealing with fear, nerves and adrenalin, developing a strong psychological approach and setting goalposts for success - including practice wheels that help develop a structured and relaxed practice routine.

for Alto Saxophone and Piano-A work in two halves a slow expressive aria followed by a lively dance. A welcome addition to the modern repertoire for saxophone.

Composed by J. S. Bach for Flute and Piano this edition of 4th Sonata was arranged for Alto Saxophone in E flat and Piano by Marcel Mule. Its difficulty would fit the skills and abilities of intermediate players. In terms of composition this piece was created in three different sections: the first one is divided into three parts (Andante with a tempo at 96° Allegro at 116° and Adagio at 72°) followed by Minuet and Minuet 2. Marcel Mule (1901-2001) is one of the greatest French saxophonists renowned worldwide for his work on the classical Saxophone repertoire. He was teaching his students how toobtain a good quality of sound and believed it was dependent on the embouchure the emission the mastery of vibrato and thus of breathing. He wrote different methods that focus on technique articulation and tone productions such as 'Scale and Arpeggios' (in three books) 'Daily exercises after Terschack' or '30 Great exercises or studies after Soussmann' (in two books) among others.

This book enables Saxophone players to practice some of the greatest classical works on the alto Eb Saxophone. It has three main objectives: to enrich your musical culture to improve your technique and to allow you to have fun while playing well known tunes.Pieces by all the great composers are included. You will learn symphonies sonatas lieder arias Renaissance dances orchestral pieces ballet pieces and waltzes as well as instrumental pieces such as preludes nocturnes studies marches etc.In addition to make learning and playing fun each score is accompanied by two audio recordings (MP3) on the included CD which features more than six hours ofmusic.

pour tous les saxophones d'après A. Samie-Vingt-quatre études faciles by Marcel Mule (1901-2001) is a set of 24 exercises for all Saxophones based on the works of Auguste Samie a French violinist. Made for second and third year players this material is really accessible and easy to play. Marcel Mule (1901-2001) is one of the greatest French saxophonists renowned worldwide for his work on the classical Saxophone repertoire. He was teaching his students how to obtain a good quality of sound and believed it was dependent on the embouchure the emission the mastery of vibrato and therefore of breathing. He wrote different methods that focus on technique articulation and tone productions such as 'Dix-huit Exercices ou Études' 'Exercices Journaliers d’après Terschack' or '30 Grands Exercices ou Études d’après Soussmann' (in two books) among others.

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.

Three Piece Suite for alto saxophone and piano is a transcription made by the composer in 1996 of three movements from his Four Piece Suite for two pianos of 1974. First performed on 21 March 1996 by John Harle. Duration c. 10 minutes. Includes Score and Part. For ABRSM examinations. / Saxophone

80 Graded Studies For Saxophone brings together in two books a broad selection of 18th and 19th century repertory with studies by Arban Baermann Blatt Brod Demnitz Ferling Fetzen Garnier Hinke Klose Luft Prelleur Stark Vithum and Weidemann. The studies are arranged in order of increasing difficultly according to a carefully planned technical progression.

The pieces included in SaxophoneTime? Christmas collections have been especially selected and arranged for solo saxophone with optional duets. State-of-the-art Play-Along CDs are available for both E and B saxophones. An invaluable teaching and performing tool the CDs contain accompaniments for each Christmas carol at two tempos: a slower practice tempo and an optional tempo for performance. Also available is a separate piano / keyboard accompaniment book.

The pieces included in SaxophoneTime? Christmas collections have been especially selected and arranged for solo saxophone with optional duets. State-of-the-art Play-Along CDs are available for both E and B saxophones. An invaluable teaching and performing tool the CDs contain accompaniments for each Christmas carol at two tempos: a slower practice tempo and an optional tempo for performance. Also available is a separate piano / keyboard accompaniment book.

The pieces included in SaxophoneTime? Christmas collections have been especially selected and arranged for solo saxophone with optional duets. State-of-the-art Play-Along CDs are available for both E and B saxophones. An invaluable teaching and performing tool the CDs contain accompaniments for each Christmas carol at two tempos: a slower practice tempo and an optional tempo for performance. Also available is a separate piano / keyboard accompaniment book.

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.

Part of the method for all Saxophones by Marcel Mule this third volume of Fifty-Three Studies After Bohem Terschak Fürstenau features the studies 36 to 53. Written for upper intermediate players this book will help the players to maintain the acquired technique and develop even more their flexibility. This series of three books is a must-have to prepare the upper intermediate players to the change of cycle. Marcel Mule (1901-2001) is one of the greatest French saxophonists renowned worldwide for his work on the classical Saxophone repertoire. He was teaching his students how to obtain a good quality ofsound and believed it was dependent on the embouchure the emission the mastery of vibrato and thus of breathing. He wrote different methods that focus on technique articulation and tone productions such as 'Dix-huit Exercices ou Études' 'Exercices Journaliers d?après Terschack' or '30 Grands Exercices ou Études d?après Soussmann' (in two books) among others.