Alfred Publishing Sound Artistry: Intermediate Method - Boonshaft/Bernotas - Alto Saxophone - Book
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Description
- Composer/Author: BOONSHAFT, P/BERNOTAS, C
- Instrumentation: SAXOPHONE
- Model # 50757
Format: Book
Instrumentation: Alto Saxophone
Level: Intermediate
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.
Sound Artistry Intermediate Method for Alto Saxophone focuses on skills that all intermediate alto 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
Written by Peter Boonshaft and Chris Bernotas in collaboration with Dr. Gabriel Pique, Assistant Professor of Saxophone, Baylor University.

