Saxophone For Dummies
The fun and easy way to learn saxophone!Want to play the saxophone? No problem! This hands-on guide teaches you all the techniques you need to play this popular instrument. You'll begin by learning how to properly hold a saxophone then move on to getting a consistent sound, reading music, and playing songs in a variety of styles, including blues, funk, pop, and jazz. No matter what kind of sax you want to play — soprano, alto, tenor, or baritone — this book has you covered.Get to know the essentials — learn to read music notation, and investigate the foundations to successful saxophone playing, including good posture and relaxed breathingStay in practice — establish a rewarding practice routine with a helpful warm-up and fun and challenging exercises that will keep you improvingPolish your skills and sound — develop a full range of notes, from the lowest lows to the highest highs, and fine-tune your sound with articulation and vibratoBuild a repertoire — play a wide range of catchy songs, from low-down blues to cool jazz to sizzling rock'n'roll and rhythm and bluesCare for your instrument — get to know how to maintain your sax, and equip yourself with all the gear you need, including different reeds, neck straps, and casesAudio CD-ROMListen to and play along with musical examples in the bookPlease see the CD appendix for details.Open the book and find:Tips on buying a new or used saxophoneSuggestions for selecting the right mouthpiece, reed, and ligatureWarm-ups, scales, and studies to develop your skillsFingering chartsStep-by-step instructions for mastering a songHow to improvise your own melodiesLatin and Caribbean music for an international flairTen essential sax recordings you must hearLearn to:Choose the best saxophone for you: soprano, alto, tenor, or baritonePerform a variety of musical stylesClean and care for your saxophonePlay along with audio samples on the CD-ROM