Paul
Dunmall
Saxophone Book
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Studies for Saxophone, by Paul Dunmall Introduction I hope this study book will give saxophonists a chance to develop a fresh approach to playing, whilst improving embouchure and technique. A form of musical weightlifting these studies will improve the player's tone and develop stamina.There are some large intervals that can be pretty tough and some harmonics which could be tricky to play, especially for the soprano, so play them down the octave if necessary. There are no time signatures or key signatures and no naturals, so each note is played as written with a sharp or a flat affecting only the note that it is assigned to. |
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Most
of the studies are written in 8th notes but they don't necessarily
have to be played evenly. I would encourage the player to experiment
with different rhythmic patterns and indeed different articulations
and phrase groupings. I have not put in any multiphonics as I feel
that needs a separate book with more detailed explanations. |
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There
are many books based on scale patterns and chord sequences, but
this book has been written to disrupt the patterns that we, as players,
fall into. These studies attempt to give our fingers and ears new
areas to explore. If you can play these studies you will have equipped
yourself with a greater facility for improvisation, combining a
richer palette of melodic shapes with an ability to change direction
instantly and laterally. Order a copy for £12 post free: OUT OF STOCK |
I
would like to thank Brian Irvine for his time, suggestions and wizardry
at the computer and Howard Cottle for giving me the idea to write
a study book. I hope you enjoy these studies and remember that the music always sounds better when it is fresh and spontaneous … that is where the "true" music lies. © Paul Dunmall, November 2000 All rights reserved |
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