Product Number:
30223BCD
Format:
Book/CD Set
Skill Level:
Advanced
Notation Type:
Standard Notation
Pages:
36
Binding:
Saddle Stitched
Size:
8.75 x 11.75
ISBN:
0-7866-8565-4
ISBN13:
978-07866-8565-3
Publisher:
Mel Bay Publications, Inc.
Date Published:
11/20/2013
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
Get the extra files for your Mel Bay book by clicking the "Download Extras" button below.
The .zip file contains all of the extras you will need to help you learn from your Mel Bay book. Once it is downloaded to your computer, double-click the file to open.
You can find out more about
.zip files here.
If you are having trouble opening or downloading this file,
please contact us.