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.

Les 99 mélodies dans ce volume ont été soigneusement choisis selon deux critères. Premièrement, ils sont bons airs durable qui sont amusantes à jouer et présenter le musicien de développement avec du matériel digne de l'exploration plus loin. Deuxièmement, ils offrent la pratique à tous niveaux dans la production de ton, la technique des doigts, articulation, élocution et sa musicalité en général. / Saxophone / 50 pages / niveau : Facile - Elémentaire / Partition

Sixty-seven all-time blues numbers specially arranged for Eb and Bb saxophones by Jack Long, complete with chord symbols in concert pitch. Easy keys and ranges to suit beginners to intermediate standard. Includes 'Black Coffee', 'In The Heat Of The Night', 'Moonlight Becomes You' and 'Someone To Watch Over Me'. / Saxophone

Par RAE JAMES. 18 studies written to develop familiarity with the main types of scales and arpeggios in Jazz. More enjoyable than the scales themselves, James Rae has deliberately chosen keys that give a comfortable, user-friendly introduction to the various tonalities. Each section describes a particular type of scale and includes studies based on it. Included are: the major scale, the dorian mode, the mixolydian mode, the minor pentatonic scale, the jazz melodic minor scale, the blues scale, the chromatic scale, the whole tone scale and the diminished scale. Studies in each of these volumes have been set as an alternative to scales, for all grades, on the Jazz Flute, Jazz Clarinet and Jazz Saxophone syllabuses of the new Trinity Guildhall Examinations 2007. / Jazz / Etude / Saxophone

The Worlds greatest fake book is the world’s first great legal anthology of over 200 jazz compositions – created by and for Jazz Players. Everything considered essential to recreating a tune has been included with the composers approval. / Instrumental Music / Recueil / Saxophone

Twenty great saxophone solos from the musicals with two accompanying CDs featuring demos and full 'soundalike' backing tracks. A classic selection of showtunes ranging from West End hits by Jorome Kern and Lionel Bart to the golden years of stage musicals by Lloyd Webber and amp - Rice and Ulvaeus and amp - Anderson. Here's your chance to stand in the spotlight and play some of the all-time greatest numbers from the musicals! Learn to play these solos specially arranged for alto saxophone. Hear how they should sound on the demo CD, then play along with the full backing tracks to show off your new skills! Be the star - learn the solos - then take your place centre stage! / Saxophone Alto

Par SANTIN KELLIE / CLARK CHERYL. Creative Saxophone Improvising est le troisième livre de la série et mène l'étudiant vers l'improvisation et idiomatiques couramment en utilisant un éventail de compétences et de techniques. Le livre comprend 16 nouvelles pièces dans une gamme de styles contemporains, présentés chacun avec des exercices d'échauffement, des échelles, et des idées en solo ou en variations mélodiques à être utilisé comme une base pour l'improvisation. Pour saxophonistes intermédiaires de tous âges Soutien de CD authentique et variée pour tous les morceaux - comprend des versions pour alto et saxophone ténor. Kellie Santin est largement reconnue pour sa voix unique sur le saxophone alto. Grandement influencé par Charlie Parker, Paul Desmond et d'autres, son style de jeu combine technique exceptionnelle avec un sens aigu de la mélodie et une capacité infectieuse de la rainure. Kellie actuellement en cours de saxophone à l'Institut Littéraire Ville de Londres. Kellie freelances aussi avec un large éventail d'artistes tels que Nina Ferro et al Démarrer. Cheryl Clark est un musicien accompli qui se spécialise au saxophone, hautbois, flûte et clarinette. Un membre régulier des groupes phares grands à Melbourne, Cheryl a fait des tournées avec des actes internationaux, dont Ray Charles et Jerry Lewis. Cheryl a également joué avec l'Orchestre symphonique de Melbourne, l'Australie Pops Orchestra et l'Orchestre de l'Etat de Victoria. Elle a fait de nombreuses apparitions à la télévision et a travaillé dans des comédies musicales et des sessions d'enregistrement commercial, y compris les enregistrements et les bandes sonores de film commercial. / Niveau : Facile / Recueil / Saxophone

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

Cette volumes de succès pop avec le long de jeu CD est idéal pour toutes les stars de la pop en herbe ! Contient: (Backstreet Boys), ensemble à nouveau (Janet Jackson), je ne veux (R Kelly), je crois que je Can Fly (r. Kelly) et American Pie (Don McLean/Madonna) / Saxophone Tenor Ou Soprano / 20 pages / Partition

Loved Pieces From The Baroque Period With A Certain Jazzy Twist. Bleu Baroque Saxophone est une collection de re-rouages modernes de huit pièces tirées de la période Baroque et dans divers styles de blues. Pendant de nombreuses années, il a été apprécié que directes transcriptions de musique de cette époque fonctionnent particulièrement bien au saxophone comme l'instrument a beaucoup en commun avec le hautbois. Ici, nous prenons les choses un peu plus loin et introduire des dispositifs rythmiques et harmoniques de nos jours. Les pièces sont de difficulté et de longueur modérée. James RaePieces comprennent : Toccata / j. s. Bach - Musette / Anon - Menuet BWV Anh. 115 / Petzold - Les Moissonneurs / Couperin - Gavotte / Corelli - Allegro (Concerto Op.3/6) / Vivaldi - Allegro / Handel - Air / Purcell/ Recueil / Saxophone Alto ou Saxophone Ténor et Piano

Par RAE JAMES. These contrasting pieces in the jazz/swing idiom specially written by James Rae for saxophone players of modest ability provide interesting material for both practice and performance. The technical demands and accompaniments have been kept deliberately simple to encourage other young players to act in this capacity. The 'Jazzy Series' of jazzy and relaxing pieces available for piano, flute, clarinet, saxophone, recorder and violin attempts to provide players with experience of the syncopated patterns of Jazz, Rock and Pop Music./ Recueil / Saxophone Alto ou Ténor et Piano