How to Play Saxophone: Everything You Need to Know to Play the Saxophone

by John Robert Brown

Book Overview

Anyone who plays saxophone-from session players to intermediate students and absolute beginners-will find a wealth of instruction and inspiration in this comprehensive and easy-to-use guide. You'll learn how to: --tongue and breathe correctly --play chords, from major and minor to combined chord patterns and diminished scales --sight read --improvise using chord progressions and transcriptions --play in any rhythmic style --master advanced techniques including high-note fingering and lip glissando and much more. Whether you are picking up a horn for the first time or are a regular on the performance scene, How to Play Saxophone will prove an invaluable tutor, supplementing your private lessons, refreshing your skills, and providing all the expert musical information you need to help you progress as a player.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0312300492
• ISBN13: 9780312300494
• Release Date: August 2002
• Publisher: St. Martin's Press
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.2" x 9.4"