Complete alto saxophone method
de Haske Horen Lezen & Spelen Complete Edition for alto saxophone brings together three parts in one alto sax method with online audio. This Dutch-language edition by Jaap Kastelein is designed for both group teaching and individual lessons and follows current standards and requirements in music education and related exams.
You get not only the three lesson books and audio accompaniment, but also a selection of suitable repertoire for each part. Four pieces in different styles have been added for every level, giving this saxophone method a varied balance between technique, reading and making music.
Progression from part 1 to 3
Part 1 covers note values up to eighth notes within a limited range, together with several accidentals and the most important alternate fingerings. Part 2 expands this with sixteenth notes, an introduction to 6/8 time and a chromatic range extension, alongside playing techniques and exercises tailored to the instrument.
Part 3 focuses primarily on playing many pieces and also covers new scales, intervals, major and minor keys, and improvising over a chord progression. Rhythm is developed further into the most common note-value combinations, so you can build step by step in lessons or self-study.
Varied and clearly structured
Each book is packed with ear-training exercises, games, puzzles, tips and useful facts. In all three parts, dr. Checkup guides the student with helpful information, while part 3 also introduces Theodor Tonleiter in the explanation of keys.
Extra pages about the history, new information and the construction of the instrument add depth to this complete edition. If you are looking for an alto saxophone tutor book with online audio and a clear learning path, this is a strong choice for lessons or practice at home.
