Snidero, J: The Essence Of The Blues Tenor Saxophone
10 great etudes for playing and improvising on the blues
tenor saxophone (TSAX)
Snidero, J: The Essence Of The Blues Tenor Saxophone
10 great etudes for playing and improvising on the blues
tenor saxophone (TSAX)
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About
This new method provides beginners and moderately advanced musicians with an introduction to the language of blues. In 10 solo studies which can be accompanied by professionally performed and recorded playbacks, the musician learns to master the essential basics step by step: Each piece comes with appropriate scale exercises, tips for studying and practicing, suggestions for own improvisations, as well as recommended listening. The accompanying audio tracks provide a unique band feeling with top-notch musicians: Jim Snidero (alto saxophone) Eric Alexander (tenor saxophone) Jeremy Pelt (trumpet) Steve Davis (trombone) Jamie Baum (flute) Mike LeDonne (piano/organ), Peter Washington (bass) and Joe Farnsworth (drums)
Contents
- Introduction
- Style and Performance
- Tuning Concert A
- Tuning Concert Bb
- Duke's Jam
- Papa Lou
- King BB
- Freeloader
- Minor Trane
- Mister T
- Bags
- Newkness
- Blue Funk
- Bird in Flight
- Basic Blues Theory
- Vocabulary Studies
- Suggested Listening
- Musicians' Bios
