How to Play Jazz Saxophone: The Essential Introduction to Playing Jazz (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780571541409)

This book is a fun and engaging introduction to jazz from composer and saxophonist Ned Bennett. Discover the exciting world of jazz, from its roots in ragtime to blues, bebop, and beyond Ideal for established beginners (approximately Grade 3+ standard), this book teaches methods of improvisation, how to play in swing time, syncopated rhythms, and jazz scales and modes. It also presents suggested listening ideas and melodic phrase banks based on typical jazz chords alongside plenty of great new pieces. Audio and piano accompaniments are available to download for both alto and tenor saxophone.

Author: Ned Bennett
ISBN-10: 0571541402
ISBN-13: 9780571541409
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Language: English
Published: 07/01/2020
Pages: 999
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.61lbs
Size: 11.80h x 8.70w x 0.40d