Details
- Instrument:
- Saxophone
- Genres:
- Adult Contemporary Jazz
- Publishers:
- Mel Bay Publications, Inc
- ISBN:
- 9780786685653
- Format:
- CD Book and CD
- Item types:
- Physical
- Instructionals:
- Technique Books Music Theory
- Level:
- Advanced
- Usages:
- School and Community
- Number of Pages:
- 36
- Size:
- 8.75 x 11.75 inches
- Shipping Weight:
- 0.24 pounds
SKU: MB.30223BCD
Composed by Curtis R. Macdonald. This edition: Saddle Stitch. Saxophone, Woodwinds, Adult Contemporary, Jazz, Technique, Theory and Reference, Saddle-stitched. Adult Contemporary. Book/CD set. 36 pages. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #30223BCD. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.30223BCD).ISBN 9780786685653. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
By studying extended techniques, we open ourselves to a very subtle and delicate process of fine-tuning our instrumental abilities, resulting in the discovery of new resonances and sonic prowess. The exercises presented in this book and accompanying audio disc are designed to help cultivate the exquisite skills of refining saxophone sound through a practice of focus, balance andpatience that can be applied to any performance style or aesthetic.
Preface
Prerequisites
Keep your chin up
The Secret
Breathing
The Chin Push-Up Exercise
Throat Shape, Tongue Positioning, and Sounding the Vowels
Portamento Exercise
Fingerings that Alter Pitch and Timbre
Rhythmic Vibrato
Articulation
The Sub-Tone Effect
Overtones, Part I
Multiphonics, Part I
Overtones, Part II
Multiphonics, Part II
Vocalizations
Crow pitches
Rhythmic Key Clicks
Circular Breathing
Preparations
Low A
Epilogue
Blank Manuscript
- Publisher:
- Mel Bay Publications, Inc