For the stylish approach„Designed for the beginner this collection of pieces provides stimulating performing material at the easiest possible level. The accompaniments (piano or CD) provide a good solid backing and will inspire the soloist to play with energy and enthusiasm. I have made much deliberate use of the repetition of phrases as I feel that this is the best way for pupils to absorb new rhythms.„ James Raeo 10 solo performance pieces for the beginner in a variety of styles including Swing Funk Reggae Blues and Latin.o The accompaniments either piano or the CD of orchestrated backings are strong and supportive taking the playerstraight intothe right stylistic environment.o The CD also features demonstration solos. o Ideal for group tuition.o These pieces are available for other instruments making Play it Cool suitable as elementary ensemble material.

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 Ballads' features arrangements of popular ballads from the nineties including 'My Heart Will Go On' and 'The Wind Beneath My Wings' 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 idiomatic arrangements will boost players' confidence and are ideal for the end of term concert. Contents: Amazed; Get Here; I Don't Want To Miss A Thing; My Heart Will Go On; Swear It Again; The Rose; The Wind Beneath My Wings

The Jazz Sessions Series is a tremendous collection of Jazz standards, classics and original material by contemporary composers Alexander L'Estrange and Tom Pilling. Each book is dedicated to a particular instrument but they are all able to work in conjunction with each other in ensembles and Jazz bands, providing an exciting and enjoyable repertoire. A professionally recorded CD accompanies each book and contains play-along backing tracks as a substitute for real life musicians. This allows for practice at an individual's preferred pace and enables students to get an authentic feel of the style. One of the main purposes of Jazz Sessions is help encourage and develop improvisational skills with a full written solo on one page and an alternative, extended version for improvising. A great introduction to experimentation and ideal preparation for ABRSM exams. Reflects a variety of Jazz styles including swing, Latin, gospel and blues. Backing Tracks give opportunity for confident and atmospheric performance. Carefully tailored for intermediate musicians.

Une sélection de chansons de Noël arrangées pour saxophone. Niveau débutant à intermédiaire. / Saxophone

Le bois Boosey et la méthode de laiton répond aux exigences nouvelles et changeantes dans l'enseignement, conçu pour aider à faire de la personne et l'enseignement de groupe plus facile, plus intégrée et plus efficace. Le bois Boosey et la méthode de laiton fournit tout ce dont vous avez besoin pour l'enseignement de la musique par le biais de l'instrument. Son approche unique développe des compétences générales musicales grâce à un programme de qualité solo et ensemble de musique, des activités supplémentaires et un CD audio y compris les activités de l'écoute. Parce que la méthode est basée sur un programme clair, elle fournit un système facile à utiliser pour l'enseignement et toutes les ressources souples, que vous avez besoin pour chaque situation, si individuel, groupe ou mixte d'enseignement de l'instrument. Cette série offre un programme d'enseignement instrumental tandis que le développement technique et musicalité. / Saxophone Et Piano

Another collection of popular pieces. The solo part increases progressively to Grade 2 standard. With separate piano accompaniment.

A selection of 13 popular repertoire pieces including show tunes pop hits and TV themes. Graded progressively to reach Grade 3 standard.

As the Saxophone is commonly associated with the jazz style classical music for the instrument had always been lacking and so when Paul Bonneau published his Concerto for Alto Saxophone in 1944 it was well-received by performers of the genre. Bonneau's composition was highly versatile ranging from over fifty film scores operettas songs and other pieces for Saxophone including this Concerto. Comprising three movements a typical performance lasts about fifteen minutes. Bonneau's Concerto for Alto Saxophone contains typically French characteristics includingchromaticism and difficult technical passages. All these elements combined make for an enjoyable and challenging piece for saxophonists.

This selection of eleven great Christmas tunes has been especially graded arranged and transposed into suitable keys for the alto saxophone and will increase the enjoyment of playing from and early stage of learning. The pianoaccompaniments are suitable for intermediate players and there are superb demonstration and play-along backing tracks on the CD included. Includes Deck The Hall We Wish You A Merry Christmas When Santa GotStuck Up The Chimney and more.

Get your Sax playing to really swing with this collection of Jazz solos! James Rae presents a set of 8 sizzling Jazz tunes in a wide variety of styles to guide you through your first steps into this exciting playing style. The pieces range from Cool Blues ballads and Country Blues shuffles to a drifting Jazz Waltz and a riotous up-tempo Swing. All syncopations and unusual phrasings are introduced gradually and the key signatures have been kept very simple making this ideal for the early-intermediate player.Suitable for both B-flat Tenor and E-flat Alto Saxophones with separate pull-out parts for both instruments. All pieces include a full Piano accompaniment.