A comprehensive method for building strong foundations.
The Habits of a Successful Beginner Band Musician - Alto Saxophone provides a complete curriculum for developing essential skills and building proper technique on the alto saxophone. With over 225 sequenced exercises, this method book gives beginning alto saxophonists the tools to establish good habits and fundamentals right from the start. The book covers basics like embouchure formation, note names and simple rhythms to get you playing your first notes. It also addresses specific challenges for the alto saxophone, such as the "F dilemma.
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Access Habits Universal for guidance and assessment
The Habits of a Successful Beginner Band Musician provides access to Habits Universal, an online component with video resources, accompaniment tracks and a grade book. The video resources include start-up assistance and a professional video coach for each exercise in the book. The accompaniment tracks allow you to practice with a full band. The grade book allows instructors to assess your progress and is compatible with major learning management systems.Develop solid technique and skills
With 225 exercises sequenced to progress in difficulty, this method book helps you build proper technique, fluency and mastery of the basics. You'll develop skills like breath support, hand position, articulation and note accuracy. The book introduces you to the keys of B-flat, E-flat, A-flat, C, F and G as well as essential rhythms like quarters, eighths, dotted rhythms, sixteenths and eighth-sixteenth combinations.Designed for success from the very beginning
This method book provides focused guidance for beginning alto saxophonists. It starts with initial mouthpiece exercises to help you make your first sounds. "First-time challenge" boxes highlight new skills and concepts. Left and right hand indicators are included for proper fingering. With solid foundations and good habits established early on, you'll be on the path to becoming a successful alto saxophonist.Order the Habits of a Successful Beginner Band Musician - Alto Saxophone method book today.