Editions Coup de Pouce

Authors: Jean Claude Doletina, Denis Roux
Format: Book with Audio/Video Online
Language: French
Instrumentation: Alto Saxophone
Level: Beginner

If you want to learn to play or restart playing the saxophone, this method will suit you perfectly. This special alto saxophone method is complete, easy and progressive.

Progress quickly thanks to detailed educational videos! The videos cover most of the exercises and pieces to facilitate your progress. These are real courses to master all the basics of the instrument.

In the book you will find clear explanations with drawings to familiarize yourself with the instrument:

• Assembly of the instrument
• Choice of reeds
• Importance of the position of the beak...

The first exercises are written in standard notation and tablature with numerous tips to guide you on the best way to play the saxophone.

All exercises and pieces are progressive and pleasant to the ear. You will assimilate the main useful notions of music theory without any constraints thanks to the ABC chapter of music theory.

You can also develop your technique using the chapter dedicated to scales:

• Major
• minor
• Pentatonics
• Blues...

Listening to the audio tracks will allow you to play in tune and in rhythm. You will also be able to freely practice playing eight pieces of blues, jazz, bossa and rock on quality backing tracks.

Grab your sax and get started!