Sound Artistry Intermediate Method for Saxophone

Publisher: Alfred Music
Saxophone Method Book
By Peter Boonshaft and Chris Bernotas in collaboration with Dr. Gabriel Piqué
Level: Intermediate
This book is for all saxophones (soprano, alto, tenor, and baritone)

Sound Artistry supports musical growth, enhancing technical and expressive skills.
This comprehensive book features lessons suitable for intermediate to advanced players with a focus on instrument-specific exercises, perfect for use after any method book to bridge the gap to instrument-specific conservatory methods. It emphasizes skill reinforcement, individual progress, and diverse exercises including scales, arpeggios, technical exercises, etudes, and duets.

Sound Artistry Intermediate Method for Saxophone focuses on skills that all intermediate saxophone players need to develop. Some highlights of the skills and concepts included are:

Content:

• * Tone and intonation
• * Venting and covering
• * Side C and B-flat
• * Embouchure and range development
• * Alternate fingerings
• * Vibrato
• * Note bending
• * Grace notes
• * Trills
• * Flexibility
• * Phrasing
• * Tips for success
  
  
  

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