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The fast and easy way to play this popular woodwind instrument Saxophone For Dummies offers the ideal introduction to this popular and versatile instrument, whether you lack any musical experience or are picking up the sax again after a hiatus. Covering both the alto and tenor sax, this friendly guide explains how to get a good sound, how to read music, and how to play songs in a variety of styles, including classical, pop, and jazz, all accompanied by the audio samples on the enclosed CD. With tips on how to buy or rent the best saxophone, and information on how to care for the instrument, Saxophone For Dummies is a comprehensive guide to playing this popular woodwind alone or in a group setting. * Includes tips on buying or renting a new or used saxophone * Audio samples of classical, pop, and jazz music are available on the bonus CD * Advice on cleaning and maintaining a saxophone If you're picking up a saxophone for the first time or are looking to brush up on your skills, Saxophone For Dummies gives you everything you need to appreciate, understand, and excel at playing this popular instrument.

Table of Contents:
Introduction 1 Part I: Basic Information about the Saxophone 7 Chapter 1: Saxophone Basics 9 Chapter 2: Assembling and Tuning the Sax 21 Chapter 3: The Body Saxophone Connection 33 Part II: Getting Started: From First Notes to Special Effects 45 Chapter 4: Notes, Intervals, and First Melodies 47 Chapter 5: The Language of Music: Articulation and Intonation 83 Chapter 6: Have You Got Rhythm? 99 Chapter 7: Scaling New Notes and Expanding Your Range 117 Chapter 8: Special Rhythms and Techniques 139 Part III: A Variety of Styles: The Blues, Jazz, Pop, and Classical 153 Chapter 9: Getting Down with the Blues 155 Chapter 10: Jazz Practice Makes Perfect 171 Chapter 11: Rock n Roll and Rhythm and Blues 185 Chapter 12: Getting Your Groove On: Soul and Funk 201 Chapter 13: Latin Music 213 Chapter 14: Pop Saxophone: To the Point and Straight to the Heart 231 Chapter 15: Classical Music: The World of Bach, Ravel & Co 251 Part IV: Saxophones, Accessories, Maintenance, and Practice Tips 271 Chapter 16: The Right Tools for the Job: Saxophone and Accessories 273 Chapter 17: Cleaning and Maintenance 293 Chapter 18: Practice Makes Perfect (Saxophonists) 303 Part V: The Part of Tens 309 Chapter 19: The Ten Greatest Saxophone Players You Should Know 311 Chapter 20: The Ten Most Important Sax Players and Their Best Recordings 317 Appendix A: Reading Music 323 Appendix B: Fingering Charts 333 Appendix C: About the CD 341 Index 347

About the Author :
Denis Gabel is an award-winning saxophonist, composer, andarranger. Michael Villmow teaches at the Rhein Music School inCologne, Germany, and is also a seasoned performer, bandleader, andcomposer.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781118084878
  • Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
  • Publisher Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 111808487X
  • Publisher Date: 22 Nov 2011
  • Binding: SA
  • Returnable: N


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