What is the preeminent book of études and exercises for alto sax?
Most instruments have one. I am a clarinetist, and to master the clarinet, one studies and works on Klosé.
My nephew is starting junior high school and is getting serious about the alto sax, and I was wondering what the analogous book might be for that instrument.
You should get books by Larry Teal and Sigurd Rascher. Try the “Universal Method” by Paul de Ville- it’s a huge thick book crammed with exercises. There’s not much system to it, just a lot of material- if he sticks with it he’ll be able to play just about anything. There are tons of used copies available. The Saxophone Virtuoso by Ben Vereecken is useful, but out of print (his “Foundation to Saxophone Playing” is a fine book for students- and still in print) The most important thing is that your nephew has a good teacher.
Careless Whisper by George Michael – Alto sax cover
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Best of the Beatles: Alto Sax $10.39 89 of the greatest songs from the legends of Liverpool, including: All You Need Is Love * And I Love Her * The Fool on the Hill * Got to Get You Into My Life * Here, There, and Everywhere * Let It Be * Norwegian Wood * Something * Ticket to Ride * and more…. |
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Easy Popular Movie Instrumental Solos Book & CD Alto Sax (Pop Instrumental Solo Series) $5.20 Level 1. A selection of movie hits for the beginning student, with simple notation and a play-along CD. Titles include: Believe (The Polar Express) * Come So Far (Hairspray) * Gonna Fly Now (Rocky Balboa) * Hedwig’s Theme (Harry Potter and The Sorcerer’s Stone) * In Dreams (Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring) * James Bond Theme (Casino Royale) * Over the Rainbow (The Wizard of Oz) *… |
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Accent on Achievement, Book 1 Eb Alto Saxophone $3.49 Accent on Achievement is a revolutionary, best-selling band method that will excite and stimulate your students through full-color pages and the most complete collection of classics and world music in any band method. The comprehensive review cycle in books 1 & 2 will ensure that students remember what they learn and progress quickly. Also included are rhythm and rest exercises, chorales, scale ex… |
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Jazz Club: Alto Sax $9.98 … |
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Pimpin’ $12.49 Jeremy Justeson is one of America’s finest saxophonists, and this is his debut recording on the American Modern Recordings (AMR) label. This recording contains seven contemporary works, all of which feature the saxophone, and most include at least one other musician. All of the pieces in this album are world premiere recordings, and a few feature the composers performing their own works. Works inc… |
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America’s Millenium Tribute to Adolphe Sax 2 $17.95 … |
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Rovner Dark Alto Sax Ligature 1M $28.60 The Rovner Dark offers the free-blowing performance of a string ligature with the convenience of a standard screw ligature. Model 1RL fits most alto sax hard rubber mouthpieces while 1M fits most metal alto sax mouthpieces and slim tenor sax mouthpieces. The 3ML model is designed to fit Otto Link metal alto and tenor sax mouthpieces…. |
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Alexander Superial Alto Sax Reeds (Box of 5) 3 $14.75 In the early 1990′s, after many months of intense development and testing of prototypes, the original “Alexander Superial” was put into production. The goal was to design a reed which produced a warm, resonant “buzz”, good projection, even scale throughout the registers, and a wide dynamic range. In other words, this reed had to provide a tonal platform that was free blowing, capable of quick and … |
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Selmer Super Session Alto Sax Mouthpiece E $200.00 The Selmer Super Session is a high level professional mouthpiece, specially designed for jazz playing, but also suitable for more academic playing. It has a wide dynamic range and an unequalled flexibility of sound…. |
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Black Neck Tie with Alto Sax $14.99 Beautiful Black Tie with Gold Alto Sax and tan Music Staff Design. 4″ Poly Blend, easy to clean. Feels like silk. Color match not guaranteed on future sales…. |
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The Alto Sax $19.99 The Alto Sax – Premium Poster |
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Hal Leonard Alto Sax Solos $24.98 Hal Leonard Alto Sax Solos |
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Cordier Reed Trimmers Alto Sax $54.99 Cordier Reed Trimmers Alto Sax |
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KJOS Festival Solos Alto Sax $12.95 KJOS Festival Solos Alto Sax |
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KJOS First Performance Alto Sax $6.95 KJOS First Performance Alto Sax |
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Vandoren Reed Case For Alto Sax $27.49 Vandoren Reed Case For Alto Sax |
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Kiwi Original NeckPak Alto Sax $17.95 Kiwi Original NeckPak Alto Sax |
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Yamaha Monster Swab- Alto Sax $15.79 Yamaha Monster Swab- Alto Sax |
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Rigotti Alto Sax Reed Blank $1.1 Rigotti Alto Sax Reed Blank |
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Kjos First Performance Alto Sax $6.95 KJOS First Performance Alto Sax |
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Kjos Festival Solos Alto Sax $12.95 KJOS Festival Solos Alto Sax |
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Essential Rock for Alto Sax (Alto Sax) $10.95 (Alto Sax). By Various. For alto saxophone (Alto Sax). Hal Leonard Instrumental Play-Along. Rock and Play Along. Instrumental solo book and accompaniment CD. 24 pages. Published by Hal Leonard |