SKU: HL.49033323

ISBN 9783795757311. 9.0x12.0x0.675 inches. German.

This saxophone method is suitable for lessons and self-study and is aimed at young people and adults who want to learn to play the saxophone with fun and success. This is why this established method focuses on well-known songs - long-winded explanations and dry exercises are avoided. All subject matters have been wrapped up in attractive songs and pieces which sound like real music right from the beginning thanks to the live recorded playback tracks. Thus, exercising is fun. Another successful instrumental method in the well-known 'Hobby' series. Dirko Juchem has made a name for himself as a saxophonist, saxophone teacher and specialist author on both a national and international level for many years.His saxophone sound and wide range of styles are well in demand: He has played with well-known German and international artists such as Rolf Zuckowski, Barbara Dennerlein, Thomas Anders, Anne Haigis, Harald Juhnke, Pe Werner, Sara K. as well as with musicians of Jethro Tull, Jazz-Kantine or the Mike Oldfield Band. Apart from numerous concerts and productions with other artists and bands, he performs again and again with his own programmes - solo, as a duo or with an entire band. Up to now, he has performed in more than 100 CD and LP productions, and his tours have taken him as far as Los Angeles and Taiwan.Having taught at various music schools as a saxophone teacher and held lectures at the Bundesakademie Remscheid as a guest lecturer, he knows the problems of saxophonists from first-hand experience.In addition, Dirko Juchem is the author of numerous textbooks and tune books for the saxophone as well as a specialist author of articles for musicians' journals ('Sonic', 'Sound Check', 'Fachblatt Musikmagazin').

SKU: FH.WS3

ISBN 978-1-55440-552-7.

Unparalleled in scope, this groundbreaking series for E_Alto and B_Tenor offers a single collection of Repertoire and supporting materials written or arranged specifically for saxophone. With Repertoire spanning from the Baroque to contemporary eras, Recordings, Etudes, Technique, and Orchestral Excerpts, this comprehensive series serves as a balanced and organized pedagogical resource from the beginner to advanced levels of study. Nine progressive volumes of Repertoire expose students to original works and arrangements of diverse styles from W.A. Mozart to Violet Archer, with selected works by notable jazz artist Paul Desmon (Take Five), and living composer Phil Woods. Each level provides opportunities to explore Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and contemporary works, with original, unaccompanied selections from Levels 5 through 8 that use extended techniques such as multiphonics, key clicks, and bisbigliando. Earlier works pre-dating the origin of the saxophone have been carefully arranged with consideration of the unique quality of the instrument. Exposure to these works help to develop musicianship and an understanding of tonality, creating well-rounded and versatile performers. Selections written for both E_Alto and B_Tenor include piano accompaniments that function with both instruments.
Eb Saxophone:

Mainly Transcriptions:
Sonata, op. 2, no. 1 - Benedetto Marcello, arr. Jason Noble
- Third Movement
- Fourth Movement
Mazurka, op. 67, no. 2 - Frederic Chopin
Sonata, BWV 1033 - attr. Johann Sebastian Bach, arr. Stephen Chatman
- Menuet I
- Menuet II
Tambourin (from Iphigenie en Aulide) - Christoph Willibald Gluck, arr. Christine Donkin
Anglois con Variationi - Johann Gottlieb Nicolai, arr. Stephen Chatman
Mainly Original Repertoire for Saxophone:
Song - Walter S. Hartley
It's a Raggy Waltz - Dave Brubeck, arr. Paul Harris and Beverley Calland
Dancing Under the Afghan Sky - Christiaan Venter
Flight - Noel Gallon

Bb Saxophone:

Mainly Transcriptions:
Serenade - attr. Roman Hoffstetter, arr. John Harle
Sonata, K 13 - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
- Menuetto I
- Menuetto II
Intermezzo (from Cavalleria Rusticana) - Pietro Mascagni, arr. Eugene Rousseau
Sinfonia (Arioso) - Johann Sebastian Bach, arr. Mark Mrozinski
Mainly Original Repertoire for Saxophone:
Dancing Under the Afghan Sky - Christiaan Venter
Grand Ole Duke - James Rae
The Blue Fox - Frank J. Halferty.