Berklee Practice Method: Alto and Baritone Sax - Get Your Band Together Book/Online Audio [With CD (Audio)]

By Jim Odgren and Bill Pierce

(Berklee Methods). Discover how to play in a rock band with this Berklee Practice Method book/online audio access pack Lessons throughout the book guide you through technique that is specific to playing the saxophone in a contemporary ensemble. You'll learn: melody and improvisation, phrasing, articulations, breathing, chords, scales, theory, comping, reading, interpreting lead sheets, and much more. Daily practice routines are designed for practicing by yourself, or with other musicians. The accompanying audio is accessed through Hal Leonard's popular MyLibrary system using the provided code. The audio can be streamed or downloaded and 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0634007955
• ISBN13: 9780634007958
• Release Date: August 2001
• Publisher: Berklee Press Publications
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.9" x 11.7"

Customer Reviews

Teacher's Rating

I have been teaching music for fifteen years. I gave my students each a different book according to their instrument. Like keyboard, guitar, drum set, bass, alto sax and baritone sax, vibraphone, tenor sax and soprano sax. The books are very clear and when I student has a question I don't have to walk over to his/her music stand. I can turn to the page in my own book. I plan on continuing to use these books because they have helped my class tremendously. I recommend the Teacher's Guide and all of the other books to teachers and/ or musicians who are trying to get their band established.