80 Graded Studies for Saxophone Book Two by John Davies

80 Graded Studies for Saxophone Book Two by John Davies

80 Graded Studies for Saxophone Book Two is a direct continuation of the first book, designed to progress players to a late intermediate level (Grades 6-8). It concentrates on a number of techniques such as tone quality, dynamics, intonation, articulation, finger technique and playing in character. The wide variety of styles also encourages young players to pay attention to expression and fosters a musical understanding in the young saxophonist. 80 Graded Studies for Saxophone, selected and edited by John Davies and Paul Harris for both Alto and Tenor Saxophones, brings together in two books a broad selection of 18th and 19th century repertory, with studies by Arban, Baermenn, Blatt, Brod and others. Also included are a number of specially composed studies by Paul Harris. These introduce aspects of 20th-century style and considerably extend the scope of the selection. The studies are arranged in order of increasing difficulty, according to a carefully planned technical progression. Studies are an established part of every instrumentalist's training. They place technical problems in musical contexts, and can be invaluable aids to development. 80 Graded Studies for Saxophone is a must-have resource for all students and teachers, and the two books feature heavily on the major examination board syllabuses.

Davies, John: - John Davies was born and raised in Port Talbot, South Wales, and began writing in 2002 when he retired after thirty years as a chemist with BP Chemicals, Baglan Bay. John says that he only started writing for children after his granddaughter Freya was born in 2010. John now has two other grandchildren: Ayla, born in February 2013, and Osian, born in December 2015. John has previously published works with a strong Welsh influence, including Hewl: Stori Geraint Griffiths and Chester to Chepstow, and the children's picture book, Trevor the One-Eyed Tractor. Darren the Dragon, published in 2013, was the first of a popular series of children's books released by John. A further five books have been released since, the most recent being Darren and the Drought. John also published his first children's poetry collection, How to be a Dog, in 2014, with another poetry collection in 2016. John intends to concentrate on these genres, as he believes they satisfy his childish nature!

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ISBN 13	9780571510481
ISBN 10	0571510485
Title	80 Graded Studies for Saxophone Book Two
Author	John Davies
Series	Graded Studies
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Faber Music Ltd
Year published	1988-11-25
Number of pages	32
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.