A Reference Guide to the Saxophone Including Its Description, a Discussion of Technique, and a List of Saxophonists

By: Dantz, Gabrielle

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This book is an overview of the saxophone. It discusses parts of the instrument including the mouthpiece, the reed, the reed clipper and the ligature. This book also tackles various techniques employed at playing the saxophone such as embouchure, vibrato, tone effects, and many others. Readers will also learn about the lives and works of some notable saxophonists including Mindi Abair, Marion Brown, Snake Davis, John Gilmore, Scott Hamilton, and many others.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1276171803
• ISBN13: 9781276171809
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Webster's Digital Services
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.4" x 9.7"