One of the most widely used series of methods for individual or like-instrument class instruction. Using a very well-rounded approach including scales, arpeggios, technical studies, studies for musicianship, articulation studies, solos, duets, and studies devoted to the special needs of each instrument, this series provides a fantastic wealth of material for all student musicians.
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An outlined course of study designed to follow the elementary and intermediate levels of any instructional method, the Rubank Advanced Methods are considered to be one of the gold standards of advanced instrumental study. The specially designed units provide a a complete pedagogy:
• Scales and Arpeggios All of the major and minor keys are covered in the complete two-book course
• Melodic Interpretation Including 20+ contest level duets in each book
• Solo Preparation Six contest level solos included
• Articulation Studies Specialized for each instrument
• Exercises in Fingering (woodwinds), Flexibility (brass) and Sticking (percussion)
• Ornamentation All types are introduced
Generations of musicians have been taught with Rubank methods – join the tradition!
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| List | $11.99 |
One of the most widely used series of methods for individual or like-instrument class instruction. Using a very well-rounded approach including scales, arpeggios, technical studies, studies for musicianship, articulation studies, solos, duets, and studies devoted to the special needs of each instrument, this series provides a fantastic wealth of material for all student musicians.
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| List | $8.99 |
An outlined course of study designed to follow the elementary and intermediate levels of any instructional method, the Rubank Advanced Methods are considered to be one of the gold standards of advanced instrumental study. The specially designed units provide a a complete pedagogy:
• Scales and Arpeggios All of the major and minor keys are covered in the complete two-book course
• Melodic Interpretation Including 20+ contest level duets in each book
• Solo Preparation Six contest level solos included
• Articulation Studies Specialized for each instrument
• Exercises in Fingering (woodwinds), Flexibility (brass) and Sticking (percussion)
• Ornamentation All types are introduced
Generations of musicians have been taught with Rubank methods – join the tradition!
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| List | $11.99 |
Step-by-step pictures take you from first day exercises to playing along with a backing track! Absolute Beginners has been designed to tell you everything you need to know from the very first time you pick up your saxophone. In one great book you get a look-and-learn course that uses clear pictures instead of long explanations, Practical advice and tips covering everything you need to know about setting up, playing, technique and maintenance, audio tracks to show you how things should sound, plus full-length accompaniment tracks to play along with. The book also comes with an e-book and a practice assessment app!
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This compilation is part of the established study repertoire for developing saxophone players/students. Includes: 18 Expressive Studies (scales) – Demnitz; 18 Expressive Studies (chords) – Demnitz; 9 Melodic Studies – Nocentini; 14 Melodic Etudes – Baermann; 5 Progressive Studies – Kayser and major and minor scales.
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This book presents 25 of the 53 Rossari etudes with one page for each etude presented.
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These are the original editions of the ever-popular instruction books for various instruments by C. Paul Herfurth. The books are packed full of lessons, illustrations, fingering charts, daily practice records, test questions, and manuscript paper for homework. Perfect for use in group lessons, school classes, or for individual lessons.
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The classic scale and arpeggio studies of Gabriel Parès were adapted in the 1940s for like-instrument study by Rubank's Harvey Whistler, and are now the standard for elementary scale instruction. Presenting all the major keys up to four flats/sharps (and the relative minors), each unit also includes long tone and embouchure studies. Supplemental material includes comprehensive chromatic scales, fingering and speed studies, lip slurs (brass) and exercises to strengthen the upper register (woodwinds).
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A highly effective and comprehensive book for developing complete technical and musical skills on the saxophone. This Volume One Berklee Workshop features innovative exercises, solos and performance tools that will help you learn melody, harmony, rhythm and improvisation techniques for the saxophone. Covers general practice tips, all major scales and related modes, plus 210 exercises designed to enable students to perform any major scale, beginning on any scale degree.
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These studies, a series of short etudes designed to improve technique and musicianship, are intended to supplement or follow any elementary method.
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Living sax legend Jackie McLean is one of the greatest alto players of the post-Parker era. For this book, he has assembled essential warm-up exercises to help students become familiar with playing through different keys ascending and descending chromatically. Includes a biography, an interview, many exercises, and transcriptions of his solos in “Bluesnik” and “Dig.”
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For unaccompanied saxophone.
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Now translated into Spanish, this saxophone instruction book in the acclaimed FastTrack series teaches beginning sax players: 72 songs and examples; music notation; riffs, scales and keys; rock & blues styles; and much more! Includes demonstration tracks for practice use.
The audio is accessed online using the unique code inside the book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.
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Don't trust strangers on the internet with your musical dreams! The Do-It-Yourself series from Hal Leonard helps adults (and young adults) achieve their music-making dreams with carefully-curated instruction by trusted experts. Complete with audio demos and video instruction, these books provide you with easy-to-learn lessons to give you a solid foundation to start making music as soon as you'd like! Written with the use of well-known songs, you'll be making music while still learning to play!
Do-It-Yourself Alto Sax is a fun way to get started playing on your own. Using more than 120 well-known songs from the Beatles and Disney to Elvis and Adele, you will be given step-by-step instructions on what you need to know to get started and sounding like a pro in no time. Includes audio tracks for demonstration, plus video instruction by saxophone teacher Sam Fettig.
Covers: putting the sax together; reading music on the staff; playing notes; developing your sound; improvisation; reed tips; demonstration audio tracks; video instruction and demonstration; sax talk: specific hints just for sax players; toolboxes: the tools you need to keep growing on your instrument.
The price of this book includes access to audio and video online, for download or streaming, using the unique code found inside. Includes PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right–available exclusively from Hal Leonard.
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| List | $24.99 |