Publisher's Synopsis
Sound Artistry supports musical growth, enhancing technical and expressive skills. Backed by collaborative partners and specialist teachers, this comprehensive book features lessons suitable for intermediate to advanced players with a focus on instrument-specific exercises---perfect for use after any method book to bridge the gap to instrument-specific conservatory methods. It emphasizes skill reinforcement, individual progress, and diverse exercises including scales, arpeggios, technical exercises, etudes, and duets.
This book progresses through various meters and every key and includes a detailed fingering chart. Elevate your musicianship, technique, and artistry with this valuable resource, part of the revolutionary Sound Innovations series. This book is for all saxophones: soprano, alto, tenor, and baritone saxophone. Sound Artistry Intermediate Method for Saxophone focuses on skills that all intermediate saxophone players need to develop. Some highlights of the skills and concepts included are: * Tone and intonation* Venting and covering
* Side C and B-flat
* Embouchure and range development
* Alternate fingerings
* Vibrato
* Note bending
* Grace notes
* Trills
* Flexibility
* Phrasing
* Tips for success. This book is for all saxophones (soprano, alto, tenor, and baritone saxophone). Written by Peter Boonshaft and Chris Bernotas in collaboration with Dr. Gabriel Piqué, Assistant Professor of Saxophone and Jazz Studies, Baldwin Wallace University---Conservatory of Music.
