THE SAXOPHONE BOOK comes from the innovative and creative mind of 3x Grammy winning saxophonist Jeff Coffin (Dave Matthews Band/Bela Fleck & the Flecktones, the Mu'tet). This 3-volume set is an extraordinarily thoughtful dissection and presentation of the musical fundamentals that Jeff calls "The Big 5". 1) Listening 2) Tone/Dynamics 3) Articulation 4) Rhythm/Time 5) Harmony Why FUNDAMENTALS? Jeff believes that fundamentals are the 'roots'...

Este libro propone nuevos enfoques para la enseñanza inicial del oboe en el contexto chileno. Problemáticas específicas que deben ser resueltas en la primera etapa de la enseñanza del instrumento son explicadas de forma didáctica y aplicadas en ejercicios prácticos construidos a partir de ritmos, armonías y estilos latinoamericanos, como la tonada, la cumbia y el huayno, entre otros.

The modern flute owes its invention to the author of this 1871 musicology classic. It details the instrument's acoustics, explains techniques for establishing proportions, keying, fingering, care and repair, and bass flute in G. Includes insights on development of tone, exercises, and methods of practicing and interpretation. 50 illustrations.

The Harmonium Handbook provides detailed instruction in how to play, maintain, and repair this popular devotional instrument. It also reveals the colorful history of free-reed instruments such as the harmonium, which dates back to the time of Marco Polo. The story behind the modern version of the harmonium is a fascinating testimony to the love, skill, innovation, and intermingling of many of the world's great cultures. The Harmonium Handbook Reveals: • The...

For the first time the exercises and teaching methods of world-renowned flutist William Bennett are featured in one workbook. After more than a decade of study with Bennett and many of his students, Roderick Seed has documented the tools that have made Bennett known for his ability to give the flute the depth, dignity, and grandeur of the voice or the stringed instrument. Topics range from how to overcome basic technical difficulties, such as pitch...

Withheld by leading pedagogues in an effort to control competition, the art of reed making in the early 20th century has been shrouded in secrecy, producing a generation of performers without reed making fluency. While tenets of past decades remain in modern pedagogy, Christin Schillinger details the historical pedagogical trends of bassoon reed making to examine the impact different methods have had on the practice of reed making and performance...

Originally written with flute players in mind, 10 IMPROVISATIONAL TRUMPET ETUDES actually works great for trumpet too! These etudes cover a wide variety of standard jazz material and are recommended for jazz, as well as classical players. These 10 Improvisational Trumpet Etudes are performed by five of the finest trumpet players in the world... Randy Brecker, Sean Jones, Bill Fanning, Augie Haas, & Jose Sibaja. In the places, where you see notes...

Originally written with flute players in mind, 10 Improvisational Alto Sax Etudes actually works great for alto sax too! These etudes cover a wide variety of standard jazz material and are recommended for classical as well as jazz players and woodwind doublers. Streaming MP3s and free downloads are included so you can listen to and emulate the style, articulation, and feel of the etudes. The free streaming (and downloadable) alto sax MP3's are...

10 Improvisational Flute Etudes written and performed by 3x Grammy winning saxophonist/flautist Jeff Coffin (Dave Matthews Band/Bela Fleck & the Flecktones) over the changes of 10 jazz standards. This is a great book for any flute player who wants to learn more about jazz improvisation, jazz articulation, voice leading, and swing feel. Ideal for all classical or jazz flute players and saxophone doublers. Streaming MP3s and free MP3 downloads are available...

This volume presents the complete score for Johann Sebastian Bach's "Flute Sonata in C Major". Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 — 1750) was a German musician and composer during the Baroque period. He based his work on existing German styles but often adopted and adapted textures, rhythms, and forms from other countries, especially from Italy and France. Although his music was celebrated for its technical mastery, artistic beauty, and intellectual profundity...