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James Rae: Introducing The Saxophone Book & CD James Rae: Introducing The Saxophone Book & CD

An excellent tutor book for the beginner, with 25 graded lessons, as well as studies and exercises to develop technique. All of the tunes are original compositions from James Rae, and are all in popular styles with optional duet parts. Clear fingering diagrams are used throughout and the free CD of optional accompaniments provides support and builds confidence


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£15.95 Excluding VAT



Abracadabra ALTO SAXOPHONE - Third Edition - 2 CD's Abracadabra ALTO SAXOPHONE - Third Edition - 2 CD's

The Abracadabra approach to learning through songs and tunes has set countless beginners on a clear path of progress and enjoyment with their chosen instrument. Now in a third edition, Abracadabra Woodwind has a fresh and contemporary new look and is fully updated. This book includes 2 CD's.

A very popular and successful book but if you are a beginner you will want to use it alongside a more complete instructional book, DVD or with a teacher.



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£9.49 Excluding VAT



The Saxophone - Otto Langey The Saxophone - Otto Langey

A fantastic reference and tutor book which covers the rudiments of music and playing the saxophone, and includes scales, studies, miniatures and duets for saxophone. Written by Otto Langey, this book will help to develop and secure your technical control offering a wide range of studies and short pieces, which will also extend your stylistic understanding.

Written many, many years ago and still a great work out but if you are a beginner you will want to use it alongside a basic tutor book or with a teacher.




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£17.99 Excluding VAT



Saxophone Debut - James Rae Saxophone Debut - James Rae

For Individual or Group Learning -

All of these pieces for young alto saxophonists in their ealiest stages of learning can be performed as a solo or in unison with others. Some have an optional 2nd part and may also serve as ensemble material.

Mixed Ensemble Option -

Whilst written specifically for the instrument and addressing the challenges beginners may encounter, a special section is included of four pieces which are "key friendly" for beginners on most instruments and are therefore ideal pieces for mixed instrumental groups. These same four pieces appear in subesquent books for other instruments in the Debut series.

Publication includes -

•Instrumental parts with fun cartoons for inspiration

•A CD providing stimulating demonstration performances for listening as well as "minus one" accompaniments for playing along at home

•Cartoons can be DOWNLOADED FOR FREE for colouring in



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£9.95 Excluding VAT



The Really Easy Sax Book The Really Easy Sax Book

If you can play just a few notes on the alto saxophone, then you're ready for this book. Here are 14 imaginative little pieces specially composed for the absolute beginner, all of them with attractive piano accompaniments.

The pieces are arranged progressively, so you can hear the step-by-step improvement in your playing as well as simply enjoying the music.




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£6.99 Excluding VAT



The Jazz/Blues Method CD & Book Tuition for Alto or Tenor Sax (by John O'Neill) The Jazz/Blues Method CD & Book Tuition for Alto or Tenor Sax (by John O'Neill)

*CD WITH 69 TRACKS

*HIGH QUALITY MODERN RECORDINGS

*EXCELLENT BOOK FROM ABSOLUTE BEGINNINGS TO INTERMEDIATE.

*AVAILABLE FOR ALTO or TENOR

This is so much fun! Karaoke for the sax ! Seriously though, it is one of the best teaching systems available. The book takes you from the day you get home with basic assembly instructions and exercises. Through to intermediate standard playing. Each track teaches you something new and you’ll be playing Blues for Beginners within the first few days! Very well thought out with the band on one side of the stereo and the sax on the other - so you can play along or go solo!

The Jazz Method will guide beginners of all ages from producing their first note to the performance of full blown jazz pieces.



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£19.99 Excluding VAT


Eb for alto or Bb for tenor?


Absolute Beginners for Alto Sax.  Absolute Beginners for Alto Sax. 

The complete picture guide to playing alto sax. An "owners manual" approach to your sax that makes learning easier than ever before.

Includes play-along CD featuring professional backing tracks.



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£8.95 Excluding VAT



A New Tune A Day: Alto Saxophone (CD Edition) A New Tune A Day: Alto Saxophone (CD Edition)

C. Paul Herfurth's classic series of tutor books have now been completely revised and updated with a host of innovations to suit a new generation of musicians.

A New Tune A Day features the same logical, gentle pace and keen attention to detail that made earlier editions so hugely popular and successful. Clear explanatory diagrams and photographs help guide you through the lessons and achieve the very best in tone, technique and posture. The selection of music is fresh and exciting, including duets and rounds to inspire the student and ensure that those vital practice hours are never boring!

The book includes:

Advice on your instrument and the equipment you will need

Instructions for effective technique and comfortable playing

Explanatory pages on reading and understanding music

Tests to check your own progress and comprehension

The accompanying audio CD features a virtuoso performance and backing track for each pieces, as well as recorded examples to support the lessons. Furthermore, an edition of this book is available for Clarinet (BM11374), creating an ideal opportunity for duets.



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£9.95 Excluding VAT



A New Tune A Day: Alto Saxophone (DVD & CD Edition) A New Tune A Day: Alto Saxophone (DVD & CD Edition)

C. Paul Herfurth's classic series of tutor books have now been completely revised and updated with a host of innovations to suit a new generation of musicians.

A New Tune A Day features the same logical, gentle pace and keen attention to detail that made earlier editions so hugely popular and successful. Clear explanatory diagrams and photographs help guide you through the lessons and achieve the very best in tone, technique and posture. The selection of music is fresh and exciting, including duets and rounds to inspire the student and ensure that those vital practice hours are never boring!

The book includes:

Advice on your instrument and the equipment you will need

Instructions for effective technique and comfortable playing

Explanatory pages on reading and understanding music

Tests to check your own progress and comprehension

The accompanying DVD and audio CD features a virtuoso performance and backing track for each pieces, as well as recorded examples to support the lessons. Furthermore, an edition of this book is available for Clarinet (BM11374), creating an ideal opportunity for duets.



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£14.95 Excluding VAT



A New Tune A Day: Tenor Saxophone (CD Edition) A New Tune A Day: Tenor Saxophone (CD Edition)

C. Paul Herfurth's classic series of tutor books have now been completely revised and updated with a host of innovations to suit a new generation of musicians.


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£9.95 Excluding VAT



A New Tune A Day: Tenor Saxophone (CD & DVD Edition) A New Tune A Day: Tenor Saxophone (CD & DVD Edition)

C. Paul Herfurth's classic series of tutor books have now been completely revised and updated with a host of innovations to suit a new generation of musicians.

The accompanying DVD and audio CD features a virtuoso performance and backing track for each pieces, as well as recorded examples to support the lessons



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£14.95 Excluding VAT



Boosey Saxophone Repertoire A - Alto Saxophone -  Special Offer Boosey Saxophone Repertoire A - Alto Saxophone - Special Offer

Easy pieces for beginners including music from different styles, cultures and times - classical, pop, jazz and world music. Can be used with stages 1-4 of the Boosey Saxophone Method book 1, or as a repertoire book by any beginner player.

Usually £8.99



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£5.00 Excluding VAT



Boosey Saxophone Repertoire B - Alto Saxophone -  Special Offer Boosey Saxophone Repertoire B - Alto Saxophone - Special Offer

Easy pieces for beginners including music from different styles, cultures and times - classical, pop, jazz and world music. Can be used with stages 5-8 of the Boosey Saxophone Method book 1, or as a repertoire book by any beginner player.

Usually £8.99



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£5.00 Excluding VAT



Step One: Play Tenor Sax. Book & CD -  Special Offer Step One: Play Tenor Sax. Book & CD - Special Offer

Master the basics as you step into the exciting world of playing the tenor saxophone. A complete and proven method that includes over twenty-five classical and folk tunes to play and enjoy as you learn.

Usually £7



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£5.00 Excluding VAT



Learn as you play saxophone book Learn as you play saxophone book

A very popular Boosey & Hawkes publication by Peter Wastall. Takes you from the very beginning up to an intermediate standard. Some nice tunes, more classical than pop. Used by many schools.


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£8.50 Excluding VAT



Learn as you play accompaniment CD Learn as you play accompaniment CD

Learn As You Play is an award-winning series of tutor books for woodwind and brass instruments from Boosey and Hawkes. Written by Peter Wastall, a widely respected and experienced teacher, each book takes the student from the very beginning right through to the standard required for Grade 3 examinations. This is the companion double CD for the book for Alto Saxophone and includes 122 tracks of demonstrated exercises and pieces with accompaniments from each unit of the book.


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£9.95 Including VAT at 20%
£8.29 Excluding VAT


Saxophone?


The Complete Saxophone Player Book with 2 CD's The Complete Saxophone Player Book with 2 CD's




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£14.95 Excluding VAT



The Complete Sax Player Book 1 The Complete Sax Player Book 1

By Raphael Ravenscroft (The man who played the great Baker Street sax solo!)

A complete tuition book from day 1.

Book 1 comes with finger chart.



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£9.95 Excluding VAT



The Complete Sax Player Book 2 The Complete Sax Player Book 2

By Raphael Ravenscroft (The man who played the great Baker Street sax solo!)

A follow on from Book 1



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£9.95 Excluding VAT



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