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12 Modern Etudes Saxophone £ 7.50

 

This collection of 12 Modern Etudes was composed to develop 'positive playing' at an advanced level, They inorporate many of the musical elements encountered by players today, including those found in jazz and rock. The pieces can be performed indivually or grouped together to form 'suites' of three or four movements.

 

20 Modern Studies for Solo Saxophone £ 7.95

 

A book of 20 studies for either alto or tenor saxophone. Each study deals with a particular aspect of rhythmic playing ranging from jazz, rock and funk to contemporary classical. They are moderate length in order to maximise concentration on style and interpretation. They have been compiled in order of difficulty to enable the player to gauge their progress.

 

80 Graded Studies for Saxophone Book 1 £ 7.50

80 Graded Studies for Saxophone Book 2 £ 7.50

 

Selected and edited by John Davies and Paul Harris. For both alto and tenor saxophones.

 

Abracadabra Saxophone Book & CD  £ 9.99

 

Abracadabra Saxophone  leads the beginner to competence throughout the basic range of the instrument. The process of mastering each aspect of technique is aided by the selection of attractive, enjoyable pieces from a wide range of musical styles. As the book goes on, the pieces get progressively harder, introducing less familiar notes and time signatures.
 

Boosey & Hawkes Woodwind Method Saxophone & CD Book 1  £ 9.99

 

A steady paced method with different activities at the end of each stage to help you explore music and improve as a musician.

 

Creative Variations Saxophone £ 18.95

 

For either Alto or Tenor saxophone and Piano accompaniment, this collection of tuneful and engaging pieces is an ideal introduction to developing improvisation. The accompanying CD includes demo tracks and piano backing tracks for all pieces.

 

Essential Elements Alto Saxophone Book & DVD  £ 7.75

 

A fully comprehensive method that combines the traditional elements of book-based learning with the possibilities of DVD. Learn all the basic techniques, notes, theory and music-reading you need to get on the right track with the Flute. Everything is covered, right from how to hold the instrument, up to full pieces and even improvisation.  A DVD is also included with a host of features to make your learning experience easier and more comprehensive, including:

  • Tempo-adjustment software
  • SmartMusic Software for practice, recording and even on-screen assessment
  • Notation software for learning basic music writing
  • A start-up video presentation to get you going with the basics
  • Play-along tracks for every exercise
  • Duets and trios with printable parts for friends
  • Music listening library with examples of the greatest orchestral music every written!
 

Improve Your Sight-Reading Saxophone Grades 1-3  £ 5.50

Improve Your Sight-Reading Saxophone Grades 4-5  £ 5.50

 

An excellent workbook designed to aid students in preparation for the sight-reading part of their musical examinations.

 

Improve Your Practice Instrumental

 

These books will help students to think about different aspects of their music as they play giving them a better musical understanding of their pieces and also encourages independent thought and exploration.

 

Improve Your Practice Grade 1 £ 4.50

Improve Your Practice Grade 2 £ 4.50

Improve Your Practice Grade 3 £ 4.50

Improve Your Practice Grade 4 £ 4.50

Improve Your Practice Grade 5 £ 4.50

 

Learn As You Play Alto Saxophone (book only)  £ 7.99

 

Learn As You Play is an award-winning series of tutor books for woodwind and brass instruments from Boosey and Hawkes. Written by Peter Westall, a widely respected and experienced teacher, each book takes the student from the very beginning right through to the standard required for Grade 3 examinations.


The Learn As You Play method is simple to understand and easy to use.

 

Maiden Voyage Saxophone £ 17.95

 

Eleven essential jazz standards and 3 important 'workout' tracks for the student ready to make the transition from playing scales, chords and exercises to playing popular jazz standards Excellent reference material that can be used as a resource for beginning improvisation actual tunes instead of exercises! Features slower tempos and easier changes. Each selection includes its own specific tips.

 

New Tune a Day Saxophone DVD Edition  £14.95

 

The DVD edition of this hugely popular series of tutors gets you even closer to your instrument with a set of real music lessons right there on your screen!
A New Tune A Day features the same logical, gentle pace and keen attention to detail that made earlier editions so hugely popular and successful. Clear explanatory diagrams and photographs help guide you through the lessons and achieve the very best in tone, technique and posture.  The book includes:

  • Advice on your instrument and the equipment you will need
  • Instructions for effective technique and comfortable playing
  • Explanatory pages on reading and understanding music
  • Tests to check your own progress and comprehension
 

Saxophone Basics (book only)  £ 6.95

Sally Adams

 
A method for individual and group learning of the Saxophone, in twenty progressive and easy-to-follow stages. Sally Adams introduces notes, techniques and reading skills as you learn melodies and tunes that gradually build to full performance pieces. All aspects of music reading are covered in this comprehensive step-by-step method, building to an intermediate level as you progress.
 

Team Woodwind Saxophone E flat (book only)  £ 5.99

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