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Books > Arts & Architecture > Music > Musical instruments & instrumental ensembles > Wind instruments
How do four instrumentalists with strong individual tastes and
temperaments manage to forge a distinctive approach to the music
they play? This extraordinary book ushers readers into the workshop
of one of the world's most accomplished string quartets. In rich
and probing conversations with their longtime friend and
musicologist and conductor David Blum, the members of the Guarneri
String Quartet, both individually as a group, tell what it is like
to play together.
Contents: How to Move the Fingers * 1. The Movement Itself * 2. The
Right Hand * 3. The Left Hand * 4. The "Half-holes" * 5. The Left
Thumb * 6. Which Fingers Do What? * 7. Table of Fingerings * 8.
Exploring Combinations of Fingers.
This seminal work by master saxophonist John Harle offers players
of all levels the most in-depth approach to playing the saxophone.
In this beautifully presented, two-volume boxed set, Harle reveals
his ground-breaking techniques for encouraging fluent and natural
playing - transforming the musical experience of students and
professionals alike. Every aspect of playing and performing is
explored through two volumes, from breathing, resonant tone
production and fluent articulation through to techniques for
building ease and flow in performance. In addition there are
bespoke music exercises, illuminating graphics, illustrations and
photographs to inspire every player. Practical, clear and
universally relevant, The Saxophone discloses John Harle's secrets
to playing with individuality, fluent technique and a powerful
musical presence.
This follow-up edition presents a continuation and expansion of the
techniques presented in Scale Studies, with a special emphasis on
chordal concepts. It includes innovative exercises and solos that
will help sax players learn melody, harmony, rhythm and
improvisation techniques.
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