Category Archives: Alto Tutor Books

All In – A Comprehensive Method for Jazz Saxophone

RM1058e All In Getz SAX
RM1058e All In Getz SAX
Digital Download eScore
Composer: Noah Getz
Composed: 2008 Duration: mins.
Instrumentation: Alto Tutor Books, Baritone Tutor Books, Tenor Tutor Books
ISMN: 979-0-720129-97-6 Catalogue: RM1058
Level: C, D, E Country: United States

This volume (120+ pages) was created to provide a practice method for four years of study in jazz. The large majority of this book focuses on exercises and patterns that form the technical framework for this study and addresses the first element of this practice strategy. Exercises are in all twelve keys moving by step, chromatically, circle of 4ths, and minor thirds to prepare for common progressions. Key signatures in exercises are in the tonic key and some accidentals have been altered for ease of reading. The text in the beginning of this book explains how to take these technical exercises and create the eighth note lines which form the basis for many jazz solos.

A Score of Ideas

RM603 A Score of Ideas McMillan
RM603 A Score of Ideas McMillan
Printed Book

This book is designed for beginning instrumentalists, current students and advanced players who would like to improvise and compose. A Score of Ideas can by used as a companion book to supplement instrumental tutor and band books. It will assist music teachers to help their students experience creative activities.

20 Ideas to Explore
Investigate concepts based on the fundamental elements of music:
rhythm, expression, tempo, dynamics, pitch, duration, tone, form, phrasing, articulation

20 Performance Activities to Do
Each idea includes a practical Performance Activity, designed to help students experience the creative idea being explored.

A Score of Ideas... the very essence of what good music teaching practice is all about.

Gary McPherson
Ormond Professor and Head, School of Music
The University of Melbourne

My Favourite Alto Saxophone Tutor Book 2CD play-along

Composer:
Composed: 2005 Duration: 120 mins.
Instrumentation: Alto Tutor Books, CD Play-Alongs
ISMN: Catalogue: RM195
Level: A, B Country: Australia

This CD is no longer available. It is now available as a free digital download.

Please visit My Favourite Tutor Books for further information on this popular series.

My Favourite Tutor Books for woodwind and brass.

With up to 180 of your favourite tunes,
this new series of books will help you learn your instrument,
develop solid technique and understand music theory.

Everything you need is in the music.
For more information, please select from the topics on the left.

Piano accompaniment

Written by pianist/arranger Graeme Vendy, these piano accompaniments give a contemporary feel to the traditional tunes used in My Favourite Tutor Books.

Key Features

  • introduction for every tune serves as a musical count-in.
  • no page turns
  • chord symbols included
  • contemporary feel
  • every tune has accompaniment
  • 2CD play-along also available

Play-along Tracks
Digitally recorded from a Steinway D piano, these play-along CDs are for students to play with at home or for teachers who do not have access to a piano during lessons. Each tune has a musical introduction, so no count-ins are needed. Students can quickly learn correct pitch, precise rhythm and harmonic awareness. Recordings match exactly My Favourite Tutor Book piano accompaniment books.

My Favourite Alto Saxophone Tutor Book Accompaniments

RM128 My Favourite Alto Saxophone Tutor Book Accompaniments Vendy-Cockcroft PNO ACCOMPS
RM128 My Favourite Alto Saxophone Tutor Book Accompaniments Vendy-Cockcroft PNO ACCOMPS
Printed Book
RM128e My Favourite Alto Saxophone Tutor Book Accompaniments Vendy-Cockcroft PNO ACCOMPS
RM128e My Favourite Alto Saxophone Tutor Book Accompaniments Vendy-Cockcroft PNO ACCOMPS
Digital Download eScore
Composer: Barry Cockcroft Editor, Graeme Vendy
Composed: 2005 Duration: 5 mins.
Instrumentation: Alto Tutor Books, My Favourite Tutor Books
Exam Grade: AMEB Saxophone Tenor Grade 1,
AMEB Saxophone Tenor Grade 2,
AMEB Saxophone Tenor Grade 3
ISMN: M-720059-15-0 Catalogue: RM128
Level: A - Easy, B Country: Australia

My Favourite Alto Saxophone Tutor Book

RM100 My Favourite Alto Saxophone Tutor Book Cockcroft Editor ALTO SAX TUTOR
RM100 My Favourite Alto Saxophone Tutor Book Cockcroft Editor ALTO SAX TUTOR
Printed Book
Composer: Barry Cockcroft Editor
Composed: 2005 Duration: 120 mins.
Instrumentation: Alto Tutor Books, My Favourite Tutor Books
Exam Grade: AMEB Saxophone Alto Grade 1,
AMEB Saxophone Alto Grade 2,
AMEB Saxophone Alto Grade 3
ISMN: M-720019-98-7 Catalogue: RM100
Level: A - Easy Country: Australia