Saxophone study material that is aimed at musical expression and sound, instead of virtuosity is always in short supply. Most existing study books offer too little opportunity to apply the learned technique for its actual purpose - making music. These New Concert Studies meet the demand for teaching the art of making music. The book contains fifteen studies that put emphasis on interpretation and performance. The pieces have been written by a number of leading composers and their various approaches make practising these studies a good way to widen your musical horizons. The books comes with a demo CD featuring Nobuya Sugawa showing exactly how it should be done. / Niveau : Intermédiaire à Avancé / Etudes et exercices / Répertoire / Saxophone Alto

A complete study of Saxophone performance skills and techniques with a generous selection of pieces by recognised composers all selected to get the very best from your playing.The studies are ideal for concentrating on specific skills including melodic interpretation sound dynamics and vibrato. The pieces are also perfectly suited as repertoire for concerts exams or festival recitals.The enclosed CD features example performances that are to be used simply as a guide to approaching the pieces as you begin to develop your own unique interpretations. Suitable for ABRSM examinations for Alto and Tenor Sax.

en 4 cahiers / in 4 books-Born in Tunisia in 1952 Christian Lauba has been a prominent contemporary composer winning many prizes since his graduation from the Conservatory of Bordeaux during the mid-1980s. Lauba is particularly noted for his compositions and teaching guides for the Saxophone such as Nine Studies for Saxophones. Composed betweem 1992 and 1994 Nine Studies for Saxophones won Lauba the SACEM prize in composition. The first volume contains the first four studies; 1) Balafon 2) Savane 3) Sanza and 4) Jungle. Nine Studies for Saxophones is very modern in style exploiting extended techniques ofthe Saxophone to the maximum. These include multiphonic sounds subtones slap-tongue harmonics flutter tonguing double tonguing slaps and key noises. With modern classical music becoming more and more prominent within the genre Lauba's Nine Studies for Saxophones is essential to all saxophonists.

Alto Saxophone-Introducing the first-ever curriculum for high school band! Essential Musicianship for Band is the perfect tool to assist your ensemble in developing the skills needed to read rehearse and perform band repertoirewith precision and artistry. Using proven methods for superior sound production and ensemble technique your students will transform printed notes into a meaningful musical experience. Fits easily into the traditional concert bandsetting. Masterwork Studies focuses on six landmark compositions for band (score/parts not included). Two CD-ROMs are included featuring: 1. Exemplary recordings of each work performed by some of theworld's finest ensembles 2. Practice ?loops? on the more difficult passages for each individual instrument including tempo adjustment software on-screen assessment and a built-in metronome3. Scale arpeggio and articulation studies in all keysAlso available in the Essential Musicianship curriculum: ? Ensemble Concepts (HL00960059 ? 00960077). Designed to helpensembles to acquire maximum performance skills while increasing overall musicianship. Every aspect of ensemble development is introduced individually in developmental order then combined for more advancedpractice.? Ensemble Concepts - Fundamental Level (HL00960110 ? 00960127)? Ensemble Concepts ? Intermediate Level (HL00960129 ? 00960146)

for Alto Saxophone and Electroacoustics-Thierry Alla’s Birds for Alto Saxophone and Electroacoustics. Born in March 1955 in Algiers Thierry Alla did the greater part of his studies at the University of Tours and the Conservatoire of Bordeaux where he was marked by Michel Fusté-Lambezat’s teaching of musical composition and the discovery of Electroacoustics with Christian Eloy. His double career as musicologist (with a thesis on Tristan Murail) and composer allows him to explore spectral music such as in Sanctuaires a 2009 concerto for Saxophone and orchestra that delves into micro-intervals. Composed two years later Birds for AltoSaxophone and Electroacoustics explores a lush sound universe that holds its own in a rich tradition that goes from Josquin Desprez to Rameau to Messiaen. The Saxophone’s evocative sounds obtained using diverse techniques (flatterzunge breath techniques keys sounds) mingle with those of the Electroacoustic recording and weave a dense polyphony. Far from servile imitation this evocation of birdsong reveals a sound imagination that is breathtakingly sensual: this abundance is life itself.

10 great etudes for playing and improvising on the blues-The best-selling Advance author (Jazz Conception) and award-winning saxophonist (2017 Downbeat Critic's Poll) Jim Snidero now presents The Essence Of The Blues a new attractive method for beginners and moderately advanced players who wish to learn the language of the blues.Each edition contains 10 solo studies which have been transposed and arranged for the principal jazz instruments. The recordings on the professionally produced accompanying CD were performed by top-notch soloists and New York's best swinging rhythm section: Jim Snidero (alto saxophone) Eric Alexander (tenor saxophone) Jeremy Pelt (trumpet) Steve Davis (trombone) Jamie Baum (flute) Mike LeDonne Peter Washington Joe Farnsworth (rhythm section).The Essence Of The Blues is suitable for lessons with young pupils in particular but also for self-study or as performance pieces for jazz ensembles. Each piece comes with appropriate scale exercises tips for studying and practicing suggestions for own improvisations as well as recommended listening.

To this day Eugène Bozza (1905-1991) remains one of the most prolific composers for wind instruments despite being a violinist himself. His Pièce Brève for solo Saxophone is no exception to the composer's success. During his studies at the Paris Conservatoire Bozza won prizes for Violin conducting and composition as well as the Grand Prix de Rome. He then conducted the orchestra of the Opéra-Comique and became Head of the Conservatoire in Valenciennes whilst remaining a prominent composer. Composed in 1955 Bozza's PièceBrève is to be played on the Alto Saxophone and is a virtuosic work addressing advanced features including complex rhythms chromaticism a wide range and articulation. As music educationalist Paul Griffiths has written of Bozza's compositions 'his works reveal melodic fluency elegance of structure and a consistently sensitive concern of instrumental capabilities.'

This book presents Indian music in staff notation in order to enable a practical experience of playing Indian music.Candida Connolly presents a collection of exercises and first songs that the Carnatic student learns followed by rhythmic compositions and studies which build patterns in the division of the beat at different speeds. The compositions which follow are used in concerts as the central part of a raga presentation. The Tillana and Thiruppugal are pieces played at the end of a concert.The pieces are played on the CD by Kadri Gopalnath offering a unique insight into the South Indian approach to melody on the saxophone. Additional tracks with the clarinet demonstrate theHindustani approach using a similar instrument. The saxophone has yet to be adapted to this styles.With this musical experiment comes an engagement with a rich and ancient culture of beauty and values that both support and enrich those of the west.- Broaden your musical horizons with this exciting collection of authentic Indian melodies- Learn to play traditional tunes with the flamboyant Kadri Gopalnath on the CD- Practical performance notes for teachers and students- Full explanation of intricate ornaments- An insight to the secrets of Indian music

Obligatory Pieces For The Intermediate Saxophonist. All the pieces in this book have been selected from the Méthode Complète by H. Klosé. Practically every saxophonist with a classical education comes across these pieces during his or her studies. Over the years, their value has been proven from a musical as well as a technical perspective. However, this music never had a piano accompaniment - which is of vital importance for musical development and for concert performances. In this new edition a piano part has been written by the well-known composer Roland Kernen. On the CD you will hear a performance of the complete piece followed by a play-along piano accompaniment for use if you do not have a pianist to accompany you. / Niveau : Intermédiaire à Avancé / Recueil / Saxophone Alto

comprehensive band method-Book 2 features:CD with more great play-along tracks covering Exercises 1-55 and Individual Studies (pages 38-41)Book 1 review sectionRhythm RapsDaily Warm-upsTheoryHistoryMulticultural MusicCreativity and AssessmentSight-reading and ImprovisationEtudes created specifically for each instrument demonstrated by a professional soloistRubank Studies and Solo designed for each instrument from the very best of student etude and solo literature12 full band arrangements including a planned concertand more!

Written by the Jazz Veteran musician Bob Mintzer a collection of studies composed for musicians who wish to extend themselves in improvisation composition and sight reading. Includes Two CDs.

for Alto Saxophone-Il est parfois difficile d?être à la hauteur rythmiquement parlant. Pour vous aider à développer le sens du rythme Jan van Hulten a écrit un certain nombre de pièces charmantes axées sur les chiffrages de mesure et le rythme.Au fil de votre progression les pièces deviennent de plus en plus difficiles. Si les débuts restent simples et sont centrés sur l?utilisation de la plus petite valeur de note c?est-à dire la croche les doubles-croches triolets et mesures irrégulières sont rapidement introduits. Vers la fin tous les rythmes sont réunis dans plusieurs exercices. Impossible de les oublier !Pour compléter votre travail chaque pièce dispose d?un accompagnement sur compactdisc confié à un combo live. Le support sonore est idéal pour vous aider à garder le tempo car c?est bien de la conception du rythme dont il est question dans cet ouvrage.

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