Description

Author: Dan Graser
Format: Book, spiral-bound
Instrumentation: Saxophone
By the author of CHOPS, this book is for any saxophonist who has begun their study of the instrument with band methods or other more basic materials. Offers concepts, pedagogy, and exercises designed to develop every area of performance.
The Saxophone Manual: A Guide for Developing Fundamentals is a method and reference for the intermediate — advanced saxophonist that offers concepts, pedagogy, and exercises designed to develop every area of performance. Offering a new concept of the saxophone as a harmonic-playing instrument this volume features reference, discussion, and exercise for:

• A Fully Functional Fingering Chart
• Discussion and Exercises for Embouchure
• Hand Position and Posture
• Breathing
• Voicing
• Articulation
• Vibrato
• Intonation: Hearing and Practicing
• How to Practice
• Subdivision
• Diagnosing Issues and Providing Solutions

For any saxophonist who has begun their study of the instrument with band methods or other more basic materials, this will serve as a great first saxophone-specific method book for many years. The pedagogical concepts discussed will give any student much to think about and try with their own playing. The extensive and engaging exercises included will take any student to an advanced level, allowing practice and performance of the instrument to not only be more well-developed but also easier and much more fun.