10 flexible Blues Arrangements for Saxophone Ensemble. Par HUFSCHMIDT THOMAS. Get the blues by playing in small or large ensembles of woodwinds, brass, strings, or rhythm section!Play together in harmony with classmates, family, and friends. Use any combination of instruments and any skill level. Everyone can play the blues! As a conductor of school bands or ensembles you?re always looking for arrangements that can be played by players of different levels and instrument groups. At many times such arrangements don?t fit to what you require. Alfred?s Flex-Ability series will fit for you! Arranged for multi-level instrumentalists to play popular music together, this Flex-Ability Blues series will enable you:? to perform each blues song either as solo, duet, trio, quartet, and/or quintet to bring together players of different levels to choose your individual ensemble of any size to combine any instrument part from any book with any part from the other books The Flex-Ability Blues series provides you with seven instrumental books including ten blues songs in five-part score form you can use in such a flexible way. The arrangements are carefully crafted to sound authentic, optional octaves are included to allow for range flexibility. To help you practice, a downloadable PDF Piano accompaniment for all the pieces in this book is available online. This way, you definitely will have the blues!/ Recueil / 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 MAUGAIN MANU. 'Initiation au Saxophone en 3D' est une méthode de saxophone (Alto Mib) pour débutant, accompagnée d'un DVD Vidéo et d'un CD Audio. Sans détour, celle-ci va droit au but, avec des explications claires et précises, toujours illustrées par des exemples pertinents. Le début de cet ouvrage donne aux novices les notions élémentaires pour jouer une partition, ou permet à ceux qui maîtrisent déjà le saxophone de détecter et d'améliorer leurs lacunes. Après un travail des bases, vous développerez ainsi votre technique, à des tempi lents puis un peu plus rapides. Parallèlement et au fil des pages, vous aurez l'occasion de travailler le Blues et les rythmes du Rock, avant de pouvoir vous exercer sur des rythmes plus complexes et plus syncopés, tels que le Jazz, le Reggae, la House, le Jazz-Rock, la Bossa-nova ou encore le Funk. Enfin, le DVD Vidéo reprend les exercices essentiels pour faciliter votre compréhension, alors que le CD Audio propose des playbacks pour mettre en application les enseignements mais aussi vous exercer en toute liberté./ Méthode / Saxophone

Saxophone Play-Along Volume 5-The Saxophone Play-Along® series will help you to play your favourite songs quickly and easily. Just follow the notation listen to the accompanying audio to hear how the Saxophone should sound and then play-along using the separate backing tracks. The melody and lyrics are also included in the book to help you follow along. Volume 5 includes 8 Charlie Parker favourites including: Billie's Bounce (Bill's Bounce) Confirmation Dewey Square Donna Lee Now's the Time Ornithology Scrapple from the Apple and Yardbird Suite.

The Scale/Mode Approach-Expand the creative breadth of your soloing! Since its original publication in 1974 Improvisation For Saxophone - The Scale/Mode Approach has been a treasured improvisation resource for players worldwide. Thesestep-by-step exercises and explanations will help you develop your ear and improve your soloing technique. You will learn the intimate relationships between modes and chords practising licks and solos that grow out of theirunderlying harmonies and sound natural for the tune.You will learn:How to use the distinctive qualities associated with modes and scales for more expressive soloing Relationships between scales and chordsLickstypical of each mode and scaleSolos built on the different modes and scalesHow to improvise over common Jazz progressionsAndy McGhee has taught at Berklee since 1966 before which he toured with Lionel Hampton andWood Herman. He has taught thousands how to improvise including luminaries such as Bill Pierce Javon Jackson Donald Harrison Antonio Hart Richie Cole Greg Osby Jaleel Shaw and Ralph Moore.

Voici enfin disponible la version française des célèbres méthodes instrumentales parues chez Faber Music. Elles s?adressent à des élèves débutants et peuvent être utilisées sur une ou deux années. Elles proposent : - Un large éventail de musique, du répertoire classique aux thèmes traditionnels, mais aussi des morceaux de Sally Adams, Paul Harris, Pam Wedgwood et d'autres, - Des échauffements, des exercices amusants pour améliorer votre technique de son, - De précieuses infos, des activités et des conseils techniques sur la notation, l'entretien de l'instrument, - Les tablatures et des explications techniques, - Des duos et trios, parfaits pour apprendre à jouer en groupe, - Un CD comprenant les accompagnements piano et flûte (ou clarinette, ou saxophone) et les plays-backs orchestre. Un livre du professeur est disponible séparément pour chaque instrument, avec les accompagnements (à l'instrument ou au piano). Presse Cette méthode est une version Française de la célèbre série de méthodes instrumentales parues chez Faber Music. Elle permettra aux jeunes instrumentistes de se familiariser avec les techniques de bases de notre instrument. De conception ludique et interactive, elle utilise les duos avec un professeur, un autre élève, un pianiste ou encore avec le CD fournie avec la méthode. Les pièces proposées sont chaque fois courtes, ludiques et variées allant du classique au traditionnel en passant par le blues. Le concepteur de la méthode favorise le jeu à plusieurs, afin de faire gagner en confiance et de donner de la motivation aux élèves. Construite de manière très évolutive, vous trouverez une méthode claire, sobre et bien pensée. Pour le professeur cette méthode est à compléter avec le livre du professeur éditées dans la même collection. On aime : le poster central de la tablature du saxophone pour les élèves Stéphane Sordet Association des SAXophonistes

Par DAVID VINCENT. Échos éclatés est la deuxième pièce de la série des 'Échos' qui utilise le même matériel musical de deux notes au triton que Éclats d’échos déjà publié. Mais l’écho est ici plus long et se développe en circonvolutions. Les différents échos donnent naissance à des phrases plus éclatées et se prolongent vers un discours plus rythmique et articulé. L’écho explose dans un final frénétique./ Répertoire / Saxophone

oeuvre contemporaine originale pour saxophone alto. Commande du festival Tous en scène de Dreux 2012. Kosso Kosso est un conte africain imaginaire. Conçu comme une histoire, cette pièce propose de nombreux modes de jeux à utiliser comme une large palette de couleurs pour donner vie à cette aventure. Chaque interprète recherchera une interprétation personnelle pour mettre en valeur l'aspect théâtral de la pièce et pour captiver les spectateurs tout au long de ce récit. Degré : moyenne difficulté (4-5) Durée : 4 mn 20 s / Saxophone / niveau : Intermédiaire / Partition

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.

La composition Perroquets d'azur doit son existence à la hautboïste François Leleux qui a délivré la commission en 1993 et ??donna la première exécution de l'oeuvre. La composition est quasi renaît lorsque le saxophoniste Nicolas Prost m'a convaincu de produire un arrangement pour saxophone qui a été créée en 2008.Dans le respect d'une tradition de composition qui tente de transférer une structure polyphonique à un instrument monodique et, simultanément, inspiré par la musique folklorique j'ai entendu de mes premiers voyages à Cuba et au Mexique, c'était mon intention de communiquer une idée de la complexité caractérisant la polyphonie rythmique aux multiples facettes musique afro-cubaine. La pièce exploite tous les registres du hautbois et intègre en outre le bref incipit d'un chant Yoruban à la gloire du dieu Changó. La musique se développe dans un climat de plus en plus effervescence, aboutissant à une intensification du noyau rythmique de la musique afro-cubaine: la clave. / Saxophone

A Step-by-Step Breakdown of the Styles and Techniques of a Jazz Legend. Learn the trademark riffs solos and compositions of the man who revolutionized jazz on the Saxophone.This book/CD pack provides in-depth analysis of twelve classics: Anthropology; Billie's Bounce (Bill's Bounce); Bloomdido; Confirmation; Donna Lee; Kim; Ko Ko; Moose the Mooche; Now's the Time; Ornithology; Parker's Mood; Scrapple from the Apple.

Par LONDEIX JEAN-MARIE. Les jeunes amateurs de musique qui désirent jouer du saxophone ne peuvent qu'être séduits par cet ouvrage dont le titre même les invite à se divertir. Jean-Marie Londeix a voulu en effet rendre le travail aussi agréable que possible aux débutants en les guidant avec précaution dans leurs premiers pas, et il a ainsi réalisé une sorte de jeu de construction dans lequel l'élève ajoute de nouvelles pièces à un ensemble qui se consolide de jour en jour. L'heureuse formule d'une leçon par page où tous les obstacles peuvent être aisément franchis en une semaine, la récapitulation rapide des connaissances acquises, la maîtrise très progressive des difficultés, les textes faciles dont l'exécution est soigneusement préparée par des exercices appropriés, autant d'éléments qui témoignent non seulement du sens pédagogique de l'auteur mais aussi de l'excellente méthode de travail qui lui a permis de devenir lui-même un si brillant concertiste. Marcel Mule - version anglaise: Playing the Saxophone - Editions Henry Lemoine - version allemande: Saxophone Spielend Leicht - Schulz (Fribourg) - version italienne: Il Sassofono nella nuovo didattica - Ed. Berben - version espagnole: Saxofon Ameno - Real Musical (Madrid) / Niveau : Débutant / méthode - études / Méthode / 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 1. Doré sur skank, Sirop d’aigu, Vu d’en haut, Si, si c’est grave, Funkakrom, Doigtés orientables, Celtic hop, Le beau vélo fait des écarts, Si bémol m’était conté, Le doigt sur l’embrouille, 4/4/Boum/Boum