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.

The Best Step-by-Step Guide to Start Playing. Par . Do-It-Yourself Tenor Sax is a fun way to get started playing on your own. Using more than 120 well-known songs from the Beatles and Disney to Elvis and Adele, you will be given step-by-step instructions on what you need to know to get started and sounding like a pro in no time. Includes audio tracks for demonstration, plus video instruction by saxophone teacher Sam Fettig. Covers: putting the sax together; reading music on the staff; playing notes; developing your sound; improvisation; reed tips; demonstration audio tracks; video instruction and demonstration; sax talk: specific hints just for sax players; toolboxes: the tools you need to keep growing on your instrument. The price of this book includes access to audio and video online, for download or streaming, using the unique code found inside. Includes PLAYBACK , a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right-available exclusively from Hal Leonard. / Date parution : 2022-05-31/ Méthode / Saxophone Ténor

for Tenor Saxophone and Bb Instruments. As playing funk styles is a passion of Andrew’s, he has written this instructional book “100 Ultimate Soul, Funk and R&B Grooves” based on the influences of the great Funk, Soul and R&B artists such as: James Brown, Herbie Hancock, The Crusaders, Average White Band, Marvin Gaye, Miles Davis, Stevie Wonder, Parliament, Ramsey Lewis, Booker T and The MG’s, MFSB, Billy Preston etc. Besides the afore-mentioned styles Andrew has also added a few grooves that are Afro-Caribbean such as: Latin, Reggae and Calypso. Each of the 100 grooves have been recorded with the Saxophone part playing along with a rhythm section of guitar, bass, drums, keyboards and in many of the grooves, percussion. There is also a three minute Play-A-Long track for each of the 100 grooves Andrew D. Gordon, world renowned music educator, author of over 60 music educational products, has previously written numerous books on saxophone styles such as: “100 Ultimate Blues Riffs for Saxophone”, “100 Ultimate Jazz Riffs for Saxophone”, “The Blues Scale for Saxophone” as well as another book that A. D. G. Productions publishes “Ultimate Funk Grooves for Saxophone” authored by Ben Tompsett which have all been well received by students, teachers and musicians all over the world. As playing funk styles is a passion of Andrew’s, he has written this instructional book “100 Ultimate Soul, Funk and R&B Grooves” based on the influences of the great Funk, Soul and R&B artists suchas: James Brown, Herbie Hancock, The Crusaders, Average White Band, Marvin Gaye, Miles Davis, Stevie Wonder, Parliament, Ramsey Lewis, Booker T and The MG’s, MFSB, Billy Preston etc. Besides the afore-mentioned styles Andrew has also added a few grooves that are Afro-Caribbean such as: Latin, Reggae and Calypso. Each of the 100 grooves have been recorded with the Saxophone part playing along with a rhythm section of guitar, bass, drums, keyboards and in many of the grooves, percussion. There is also a three minute Play-A-Long track for each of the 100 grooves minus the Saxophone part so that you can practice along with the rhythm tracks adding up to over 5 hours of Play-A-Long tracks. / Niveau : Intermédiaire à Avancé / Recueil / Saxophone Ténor

14 much-loved jazz songsEasy arrangements for saxophoneCD of play-along tracksThis edition brings together 14 of the best-loved jazz standards, arranged for alto saxophone by Dirko Juchem. Great for lessons, performance or simply playing at home for fun with the backing tracks on the accompanying CD. / Saxophone Alto

This tune book by Ed Harlow contains cool grooves for beginners. The beat is provided by The Boston Horns band, and the melody and accompanying grooves are set in easy arrangements and can be played by up to 3 players of the same instrument. This allows Easy Funk Play-Along to be used for individual practising or for (group) lessons. The solo passages are based around the pentatonic scale and particularly suitable for the first steps into improvisation. Each song comes with an alternative 'funky' solo song which can be practised with the play-along track. / Saxophone Tenor

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

What Else Can I Play? Alto Saxophone Grade 3 makes learning more fun with carefully selected and arranged supplementary repertoire for today's young player. Each piece offers suggestions and guidelines to breathing, dynamics and tempo together with technical tips, performance notes and a simple piano accompaniment.  Each book in the What Else Can I Play? series presents carefully graded pieces with a variety of musical styles ranging from classical and jazz through to showtunes and popular songs. This series will bring enthusiasm to learning your instrument and provide an entertaining alternative for those pupils who are working towards, or have recently completed exams. / Instrumental Music, Methods & Tutors / Recueil / Saxophone Alto et Piano

Complete with song background notes, and playing hints and tips. A total of sixteen songs from popular family films for Saxophone, in really easy melody line arrangements. Have fun playing along with the specially recorded CD for a more professional performance. / Saxophone Alto

- 14 much-loved jazz songs- Easy arrangements for tenor saxophone and piano- CD of play-along tracksThis edition brings together 14 of the best-loved jazz standards, arranged for tenor saxophone and piano by Dirko Juchem. Great for lessons, performance or simply playing at home for fun with the backing tracks on the accompanying CD. / Saxophone Tenor

Arrangeur: Carl Strommen. Broadway by Special Arrangement is a collection of eleven songs arranged for the instrumentalist wanting to play in a Jazz style -without the need to learn to improvise. The 'classically' trained amateur or professional performer, or the intermediate-level student (III-IV), will enjoy playing these expertly arranged Broadway melodies just for fun or to include as a light piece on a recital or solo-feature concert performance. The ballads and medium-tempo and up-tempo swing tunes are arranged with a play through of the melody followed by a written-out 'variation chorus, a return to the melody, and an earcatching ending. The piano, bass, and drumaccompaniment CD will put you right in the band. The CD includes both the solo instrument with the accompaniment track and an accompanimet-alone track for each selection. The inexperienced performer can learn the appropriate style of playing and be comfortable playing in the jazz style before playing along with the rhythm section track. All of the instrument books are for the most part compatible, with only minimal changes in the 'variation' section to accommodate the ranges (sometimes including octave options) and unique characteristics of the instruments -but all can be played together. The three-line piano accompaniment book provides a rhythmic 'comping' with chord voicings written out plus the flute part to help in following the soloist, or even for the pianist to take a chorus. For the jazzer, here is a chance to learn Broadway tunes and to explore playing ballads and the swing style of popular standards. Chord symbols are included to allow for improvistation. By combining his jazz-keyboard chops, his 25 years as an instrumental instructor, and his superb composing and arranging skills, Carl Strommen presents a fully playable, exciting, and tastefully arranged collection of these immortal and memorable Broadway titles. / Rép International / Recueil / Saxophone Alto

Par NORRIS JEREMY. After the Jazz Suite for Flute and Piano (ED 20922), this Jazz Suite ventures still further into the realms of jazz idiom and many passages – such as the Cadenza in Daydream and the final Allegretto section of the Variations – even resemble Bebop improvisations. The underlying formal structures, in particular ternary form and variations, are nevertheless firmly rooted in the classical tradition. An alternative clarinet part has been included as this instrument shares a similar range to the alto saxophone and is likewise equally at home in both concert halls and jazz clubs. Although the notes are fundamentally the same, the respective parts explore and exploit these instruments’ more effective and comfortable registers through octave transpositions, with the saxophone generally taking the middle range (roughly from a to f’’) whilst the clarinet rises without effort to the higher register an octave above. / Jazz / Date parution : 2014-11-20/ Répertoire / Saxophone Alto en Eb [Clarinette en Bb] et Piano

Alto Saxophone. Look, Listen & Learn has set the standard for contemporary brass and woodwind teaching. These exciting method book/CD packs for beginners engage students and develop their understanding of music and their instrument through songs, puzzles, games and lots of fun pieces to play. Three progressive method books form the basis of the series, enhanced by several corresponding supplementary volumes. Some of the most beautiful melodies from the world of music theatre over the last several decades are collected together in Play Musicals. They have been arranged in increasing order of difficulty in such a way that they can be used in conjunction with all three volumes of Look, Listen & Learn. Students can also play along to the provided accompaniment tracks which are available to download or stream. Look, Listen & Learn has set the standard for contemporary brass and woodwind teaching. These exciting method book/CD packs for beginners engage students and develop their understanding of music and their instrument through songs, puzzles, games and lots of fun pieces to play. Three progressive method books form the basis of the series, enhanced by several corresponding supplementary volumes. Some of the most beautiful melodies from the world of music theatre over the last several decades are collected together in Play Musicals. They have been arranged in increasing order of difficulty in such a way that they can be used in conjunction with all three volumes of Look, Listen & Learn. Students can also play along to the provided accompaniment tracks which are available to download or stream. / Niveau : Facile / TV, Film, Comédie musicale / Date parution : 1905-07-10/ Recueil / Saxophone Alto

Grade 2 Alto Saxophone Pieces allows you to learn a diverse range of popular solo works that have all been carefully chosen with the specifications of the major exam boards in mind. This particular book is perfect for Grade 2 saxophonists, including some classic tunes and contemporary pop hits. The included download card also gives you instant online access to full backing tracks for every song.This fantastic songbook includes valuable supplementary repertoire for Grade 2 saxophonists of any age. These particular Alto Saxophone Pieces will aid with your technique and theoretical skills, while also allowing you to play some incredible tunes that will help to enhance your musicality. Including such contemporary pop classics as Miley Cyrus' Wrecking Ball, One Direction's What Makes You Beautiful and some fantastic film songs like Atlas from 'The Hunger Games' and 'Frozen's Let It Go, these familiar tunes will be fun to play for any saxophonist.Not only this, but a big collection of timeless pop tunes are included, such as The Beatles' Yellow Submarine, Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah and Simon and Garfunkel's Bridge Over Troubled Water, such familiar favourites allowing everyone to enjoy Grade 2 Alto Saxophone! Each of the tunes features song background notes and brief performance guidance, while at the beginning of the songbook is an introductory section featuring an invaluable fingering chart.With a fantastically diverse collection of old and new pop songs, some beautifully crisp engraving and helpful performance tips for each song, this is the perfect songbook for Grade 2 saxophonists. It will help hone the techniques necessary for major exam boards, while enabling you to develop a versatile repertoire and have fun playing some familiar songs. / Saxophone Alto

Level 1 Easy Solos. Par BAY WILLIAM. Un livre suivi du texte populaire de s'amuser avec le Saxophone. Contient le paramètre solo 56 big-note, facile de chansons folkloriques, chanties de la mer, chants sacrés, des airs de ragtime et de la danse. Musique amusante pour le débutant. / Niveau : Débutant / All Styles - Solos / Recueil / Saxophone