Modern Saxophone Techniques: A Resource for Developing Sound, Improving Facility, & Enhancing Musicianship

By Frank Catalano

Book Overview

(Sax Instruction). Many books present facts, but Modern Saxophone Techniques teaches the developing player how to learn. Listening, exploring, writing original music, and trial and error are some of the methods threaded throughout. The concepts presented will keep players learning, maturing, and mastering the saxophone in modern times, and for many years to come. On the online video, author and virtuoso saxophonist Frank Catalano offers quick tips on many of the topics covered in the book. "In the Band" allows saxophonists to play along on six tunes and studies. Topics include: developing good rhythm * air stream and embouchure * fingering charts * tonguing techniques * modern harmony tips * and more.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1480366153
• ISBN13: 9781480366152
• Release Date: August 2016
• Publisher: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation
• Length: 104 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.8" x 11.7"