Beginning Saxophone

Band Classroom Methods - All Levels

Book, 1 DVD & 1 CD. Everything you need to know to teach yourself how to play the Saxophone. Features: A lesson-by-lesson method to learn the fundamentals of Saxophone playing for the complete beginner; Contains many well-known songs in a variety of styles including Folk, Blues, Rock and Classical; Assumes no prior knowledge of music or the Saxophone; Introduces music theory in an interesting and practical way; Covers all the essentials of Saxophone playing including breathing techniques; Features a chart listing all fingerings for the Saxophone; All Saxophone players should know all of the information contained in this book. This method comes with a CD and DVD with recordings of all examples and exercises contained in the book.

Easy to intermediate arrangements for alto or tenor saxophone solo with keyboard accompaniment. Titles include: I Saw Three Ships; Oh Come, All Ye Faithful and many more.

According to Larry Teal, the best method of learning to play the saxophone is to study with a competent teacher. Teal's studies were mostly of instruments other than the saxophone, but as a student at a Chautauqua summer session, he came under the influence of Georges Barrère, the eminent French flutist. He played bass clarinet with the Detroit Symphony, but he continued to be absorbed by the saxophone. As a result of his acquired expertise and growing reputation, he was appointed to a full-time faculty position as a saxophone teacher by the University of Michigan -- the first ever to receive such an appointment from a major university. During his 21-year tenure, he attracted students from all over, thus exerting an ever widening influence on saxophone teaching and performing.

Band Classroom Methods - All Levels

Mike Buerk is one of the Midwest's most sought-after woodwind instructors and studio musicians. This collection presents eight original saxophone solos with piano accompaniment designed specifically for performance by level-1 beginning students. Ideal material for solo festivals, recitals or to enhance student repertoire. Pull-out solo part included.

A proven source of graded duets for both the student and teacher of brass and woodwind instruments. Each volume contains works from the Renaissance, Baroque and Classical periods, folk songs and traditional tunes, and a selection of original compositions by Keith Snell in a variety of styles. A useful source of repertoire. Titles: * Austrian Dance (Traditional) * The Carman's Whistle (Byrd) * Czech Folk Song (Traditional) * Ecossaise (Beethoven) * Evening Song (Snell) * Little Dance (Snell) * Little Minuet (Mozart) * Little Song (Mozart) * March (Handel) * March (Snell) * Menuet (Handel) * Mexican Folk Song (Traditional) * Minuet (Purcell) * Processional Snell * Rigaudon (Daquin) * Swedish Folk Song (Traditional) * Swiss March (Traditional) * Ten Easy Duets for Saxophone (Snell) * Vocalise (Beethoven)