Standard Of Excellence – Eb Alto Saxophone Book 1 (Book/Ola) Second Edition

Standard Of Excellence – Eb Alto Saxophone Book 1 (Book & Online Audio)

Second Edition

The “Standard of Excellence – Eb Alto Saxophone Book 1 (Book & Online Audio)” is an essential resource for saxophonists, now in its second edition. This comprehensive band method book combines a performance-centered approach with elements of music theory, history, ear training, composition, improvisation, and multicultural studies.

Designed to enhance the learning experience, each book comes with personalized access to Accompaniment Recordings, flashcards, and a full-function recording studio, tuner, and more, all accessible through Pyware’s desktop or mobile INTERACTIVE Practice Studio. These features not only make practicing more enjoyable but also more effective, providing students with a holistic learning environment.

With 48 pages of content, this book is ideal for saxophone students looking to develop their skills and musicianship while enjoying a diverse range of musical experiences.

Features:

• Full colour drawings and graphics.
• Three starting systems to help ensure positive results in any beginning situation.
• FOR … ONLY exercises (i.e. FOR FLUTES ONLY) that offer idiomatic solutions to the unique challenges of each instrument.
• EXCELLERATORS (advanced supplemental exercises) to reinforce and enrich performance basics.
• A nine page FOR OBOES ONLY starting system that gives beginners a solid foundation for learning in the full band setting.
• Expanded French Horn and Percussion books, including a separate book for Timpani & Auxiliary Percussion, that address the unique needs of beginners on these instruments.
• A comprehensive, totally-correlated Electric Bass book that offers expanded opportunities for student involvement.
• Music from over 20 countries, with correlated enrichments, to encourage multicultural study.
• Achievement Lines and GO FOR EXCELLENCE! test lines to ensure objective assessment of students’ accomplishments.
• A built-in reward system that motivates students and encourages musical growth.
• Personalised access to all the features of the INTERACTIVE Practice Studio.