Saxophone Basics: Teachers Book with Saxaphone and Piano Accompaniments - Softcover

Andy Hampton

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0571519733 ISBN 13: 9780571519736

Publisher: Faber Music Limited, 2000

Synopsis

This is the teacher's book accompanying Saxophone Basics Alto Saxophone. Designed to complement the corresponding pupil's book, this volume contains a variety of simple piano and saxophone accompaniments with some teaching tips too. From absolute beginner to about Grade 2, Andy Hampton's method is full of humour and interest which makes it perfect for young saxophonists. The simple arrangements mean that this book is ideal for woodwind teachers who do not specialise in saxophone.

About this title

Synopsis:

"Saxophone Basics" is a landmark method by one of the leading figures in saxophone education, Andy Hampton. It starts at absolute beginner level and progresses to about Grade 2. There are 22 stages and each section includes a wonderful variety of concert pieces from the great composers, traditional tunes and fun, original exercises, 'finger gyms' and 'warm ups' to help establish a sound technique, 'factfiles' and 'quizzes' to teach notation and general musicianship, helpful, clear 'fingering charts' and 'rhythm boxes' and great illustration. This also saxophone teacher's book offers tips on how to approach new techniques and motivate young players. This book would be particularly helpful for teachers who are not saxophone specialists.

About this edition

• Publisher: Faber Music Limited
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0571519733
• ISBN 13: 9780571519736
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 64