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. Introduction Part one: Basic information about the saxophone (1. Saxophone basics ; 2. Assembling and tuning the sax ; 3. The body-saxophone connection) Part two: Getting started: from first notes to special effects (4. Notes, intervals, and first melodies ; 5. The language of music: articulation and intonation ; 6. Have you got rhythm? ; 7. Scaling new notes and expanding your range ; 8. Special rhythms and techniques) Part three: the blues, jazz, pop, and classical (10. Getting down with the blues ; 10. Jazz: practice makes perfect ; 11. Rock'n'roll and rhythm and blues ; 12. Getting your groove on: soul and funk ; 13. Latin music ; 14. Pop saxophone: to the point and straight to the heart ; 15. Classical music: the world of [Johann Sebastian] Bach, [Maurice] Ravel & co.) Part four: Saxophones, accessories, maintenance and practice tips (16. The right tools for the job: saxophone and accessories ; 17. Cleaning and maintenance ; 18. Practice makes perfect (saxophonists)) Part five: The power of tens (19. The ten greatest saxophone players you should know ; 20. The ten most important sax players and their best recordings) Appendix A: Reading music Appendix B: Fingering charts.
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.
" ... This hands-on guide teaches you all the techniques you need to play this ... instrument. You'll begin by learning how to properly hold a saxophone then move on to getting a consistent sound, reading music, and playing songs in a variety of styles ... No matter what kind of sax you want to play - soprano, alto, tenor, or baritone - this book has you covered."--Back cover.
