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First 50 Songs You Should Play on the Sax
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Sax (Saxophone)
SKU: HL.248845
Composed by Various. Instrumental Folio. Pop, Standards. Softcover. 64 pages. Hal Leonard #248845. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.248845).ISBN 9781540004307. UPC: 888680709914. 9.0x12.0x0.159 inches.
Ready to move beyond your basic exercises and bring your saxophone to life with instantly recognizable melodies? The 'First 50 Songs You Should Play on the Sax' collection from Hal Leonard is your essential next step, curated specifically for saxophonists ready to build their repertoire with engaging and rewarding pieces.
This comprehensive songbook features solo arrangements of a wide variety of popular tunes. Dive into a diverse range of genres, from classic pop hits and timeless jazz standards to iconic movie themes and beloved folk songs. Many of these selections originally feature the saxophone prominently, making them incredibly satisfying to learn and perform on your instrument. Imagine yourself mastering the iconic riff from 'Baker Street,' channeling the smooth cool of 'The Pink Panther,' or soaring with the majestic melody from 'Circle of Life'.
Designed for easy to intermediate players, these arrangements focus on the melodic line, allowing you to develop essential skills in phrasing, breath control, and musical expression. This physical book is a perfect resource for students eager to play their favorite songs, or for teachers seeking motivating material that reinforces fundamental techniques while exploring diverse musical styles. Expand your horizons and find joy in playing familiar tunes on your saxophone with this versatile collection.
About First 50
You've been taking lessons, you've got a few chords under your belt, and you're ready to buy a songbook. Now what? Hal Leonard has the answers in its First 50 series. The First 50 series steers new players in the right direction. These books contain easy to intermediate arrangements for must-know songs. Each arrangement is simple and streamlined, yet still captures the essence of the tune.
- All Of Me
- All You Need Is Love
- Amazing Grace
- Baker Street
- Basin Street Blues
- Best Song Ever
- Carnival of Venice
- Circle Of Life
- Deacon Blues
- Evermore
- Fight Song
- Fly Me to the Moon (In Other Words)
- The Fool On The Hill
- God Bless America ®
- The Godfather (Love Theme)
- Hallelujah
- Happy
- Hello
- Hello, Dolly!
- How Deep Is Your Love
- The Hustle
- I Will Always Love You
- In The Mood
- Just Give Me A Reason
- Just The Two Of Us
- Just The Way You Are
- Let It Go
- Maneater
- Mas Que Nada
- My Heart Will Go On (Love Theme From 'Titanic')
- Night Train
- Old Time Rock & Roll
- Peter Gunn
- The Pink Panther
- Pure Imagination
- Roar
- Rolling In The Deep
- Satin Doll
- See You Again
- Shake it off
- Songbird
- Stand By Me
- The Star-Spangled Banner
- Stay With Me
- STOMPIN' AT THE SAVOY
- Summertime
- A Taste Of Honey
- Tequila
- Uptown Funk
- Yakety Sax
Ratings + Reviews
Based on 5 Reviews
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Anonymous
December 17, 2025
Great for Melodic Study, Not for Accompaniment
While this 'First 50' collection is designed as 'Saxophone Solo' and doesn't include piano accompaniment, it's an excellent resource for melodic study. The arrangements are clear and effectively present the 'essence of the tune,' which is valuable for understanding phrasing and musicality. For a vocal coach, examining these popular saxophone lines can provide insights into interpretation, even if it's not a direct accompaniment book. A solid choice for saxophonists.
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Anonymous
December 15, 2025
Solid Solo Rep, Be Aware of Chord Changes
For a saxophonist building their solo gig book, this is a great collection of 'instantly recognizable melodies' across pop and standards. The arrangements are straightforward and capture the essence of each tune perfectly for solo performance. Just a note for improvisers: this edition is primarily melody-focused, so you might want to have your chord changes handy if you plan to stray from the written line. Otherwise, a very practical book.
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Anonymous
December 14, 2025
Excellent Repertoire Builder for Sax Students
This 'First 50' collection is fantastic for my intermediate sax students. The 'easy to intermediate' arrangements are accessible, focusing on clear melodic lines that are great for developing breath control and phrasing. The variety of pop and standard tunes keeps students engaged, and the clear engraving from Hal Leonard makes reading straightforward. A wonderful resource for building a solid repertoire and reinforcing fundamental techniques.
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Anonymous
December 14, 2025
So Much Fun! Playing My Favorite Sax Tunes
I absolutely love this collection! As an adult learner, I'm always looking for songs I recognize that are actually fun and achievable. Playing classics like 'Baker Street' and 'The Pink Panther' is incredibly satisfying. The 'easy to intermediate' arrangements mean I can truly enjoy the music without getting frustrated. It's fantastic for unwinding on the weekend and feeling like I'm really making music!
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Anonymous
March 26, 2023
Missing
Disappointing that this publication is not presented professionally with the chord changes.
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