Lyle Rebbeck A Practical Guide for Teaching the Saxophone to Beginners - Rebbeck - Saxophone - Book

Author/Composer:

REBBECK, LYLE

Instrumentation:

SAXOPHONE

Model #:

9781525542053

Author: Lyle Rebbeck
Format: Book
Instrumentation: Saxophone

This guide is all about getting the right start in learning to play the saxophone

For 39 years, the author has been teaching the saxophone in a conservatory setting. Most of the students are started as complete beginners. This guide is the result of those years of teaching.

It is filled with practical information that can help you become a master teacher of the saxophone. If you are learning the saxophone, it will provide a wealth of advice, tips and information on becoming a better player.

The saxophone, like any instrument, has its challenges. With the right information and proper guidance, anyone can learn to play the instrument, and play it well. A Practical Guide for Teaching the Saxophone to Beginners will help you or your students achieve this mastery.

This guide addresses the major areas necessary for learning the saxophone

A Practical Guide for Teaching the Saxophone to Beginners takes a chronological approach, beginning with the first lesson, and progresses through the initial months and years and the issues and areas that will arise in the normal course of learning this wonderful instrument.

Some topics covered include:

• Choosing equipment and method books
• Good tone production
• Pitch tendencies and corrections
• Reeds - choosing the right strength - making adjustments
• Tonguing styles and associated challenges
• Basic maintenance including changing a pad
• Vibrato
• Common challenges in a band setting
• Adult beginners
• Complete 7 year syllabus and suggested further reading