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E flat Baritone Saxophone & Piano. American Grade 3

This book represents a compendium including the most essential topics of the saxophonist's basic technical study routine. Offering a daily dosage of exercises, this method book guides the students - even those with a tight time schedule - in a profressive step-by-step manner through the principal aspects of this technique. A well-organized and intensive practice routine will unfailingly lead to the correct execution of the instrument.

Sight-reading practice for Grades 1-8 including jazz

Essential studies, tips and practical information for the serious student. In this book there is a compilation of pieces used by UK's top teacher to give learner Saxophone players a sound understanding in basic theory. Major and Minor scales and chords, dominant sevenths diminished chords and all important factors needed for jazz improvisation and examination passes.

40 Progressive Studies. Following on from Starter Studies, this collection generally contains longer pieces suitable for the developing young musician. Specifically tailored for each instrument, Skilful Studies introduces the concept of phrasing by suggesting suitable breathing points and takes the player into new keys with extended instrumental ranges. New notes are introduced in a gradual and logical manner; woodwind players are taken into their second octave, learning to cross the ‘break’ as smoothly as possible. Grade 4-5

Philip Sparke’s Starter Studies is the first volume of a progressive series of study books that takes the young wind player from beginner to accomplished musician.This collection of 65 studies offers a choice of starting note to suit individual tastes and carefully introduces new musical elements, such as articulation, dynamics and key signatures in a structured progression to speed the learning process. Grade 2

Grade: Advanced. This book is a response to the proliferation of the usage of the altissimo register by composers and performers and is intended to prepare the advanced saxophonist with the ability to meet the demands of the modern repertoire. Etudes in a variety of musical styles, practice concepts, exercises, and a brief history are included to aid in the development of the altissimo register. This book is a response to the proliferation of the usage of the altissimo register by composers and performers and is intended to prepare the advanced saxophonist with the ability to meet the demands of the modern repertoire.

These studies are intended to supplement, or to follow any elementary method. A series of short etudes designed to improve technique and musicianship

Solos, duets, improvisation and play along CD

Solos, duets, improvisation and play along CD

Solos, duets, improvisation and play along CD

Solos, duets, improvisation and play along CD

Solos, duets, improvisation and play along CD

Solos, duets, improvisation and play along CD

E flat Alto Sax & Piano. Optional CD available separately

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B flat Tenor Sax & Piano. Optional CD available separately

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Well-known collection of studies for the developing saxophonist. Contains: Turn about; Walk about; Groove it!; All Change; Slavonic Dance; Heatwave; Helix; Ambiguity; Soho; Latin Jive; Meditation; Round and Round; Slurp, slurp!; Hard Rock Blues; 'Dick's Licks'; Switchback; 'Snookie Dookie'; Inside-out; Side Winder; Cyclone.

E flat Alto Saxophone & Piano. Optional CD available separately

Optional CD only. Price including VAT £12.95 only.

B flat Tenor Sax & Piano. Optional CD available separately

Optional CD only. Price including VAT £12.95