Exam: AMEB Saxophone Alto

Blue Ride (7 pieces)

RM047 Blue Ride (7 pieces) Spiewak ALTO SAX/PNO
RM047 Blue Ride (7 pieces) Spiewak ALTO SAX/PNO
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RM047e Blue Ride (7 pieces) Spiewak ALTO SAX/PNO
RM047e Blue Ride (7 pieces) Spiewak ALTO SAX/PNO
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Composer: Tomasz Spiewak
Composed: 1997 Duration: 12 mins.
Instrumentation: Sax Alto & Piano Level A, Sax Alto & Piano Level B
Exam Grade: AMEB Leisure Saxophone Alto Grade 4,
AMEB Saxophone Alto Grade 4,
HSC Saxophone Alto,
VCE Saxophone Alto
ISMN: M-720019-46-8 Catalogue: RM047
Level: A - Easy, B Country: Australia

Contents: Croc Rock, Black Swan, Waltz, Funk Time, Kelpie's Dance, Lazy Blues, Bondi Girl, Blue Ride

Kaleidoscope (8 pieces)

RM046e Kaleidoscope (8 pieces) Spiewak ALTO SAX/PNO
RM046e Kaleidoscope (8 pieces) Spiewak ALTO SAX/PNO
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Composer: Tomasz Spiewak
Composed: 1997 Duration: 12 mins.
Instrumentation: Sax Alto & Piano Level A, Sax Alto & Piano Level B
Exam Grade: AMEB Saxophone Alto Grade 1,
AMEB Saxophone Alto Grade 3,
AMEB Saxophone Alto Grade 4,
HSC Saxophone Alto,
VCE Saxophone Alto
ISMN: M-720019-45-1 Catalogue: RM046
Level: A - Easy, B Country: Australia

 

Performed by Romp Duo

Contents: A Little Serenade, Rookie Rock, Ballade, Camel Rollick, Minor Rock, Gavotte, Clear Pitch, Dorian Mode

The Lake and the Hinterland

RM025 The Lake and the Hinterland  Greenbaum ALTO SAX/PNO
RM025 The Lake and the Hinterland Greenbaum ALTO SAX/PNO
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RM025e The Lake and the Hinterland Greenbaum ALTO SAX/PNO
RM025e The Lake and the Hinterland Greenbaum ALTO SAX/PNO
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Composer: Stuart Greenbaum
Composed: 2000 Duration: 4 mins.
Instrumentation: Sax Alto & Piano Level C
Exam Grade: AMEB Leisure Saxophone Alto Grade 6,
AMEB Saxophone Alto Grade 6,
HSC Saxophone Alto,
VCE Saxophone Alto
ISMN: M-720019-24-6 Catalogue: RM025
Level: C Country: Australia

Played live by Barry Cockcroft

A CD recording of this piece is also available.

Advanced Studies (20 pieces)

RM009 Advanced Studies (20 pieces) Cockcroft Editor SAX
RM009 Advanced Studies (20 pieces) Cockcroft Editor SAX
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RM009e Advanced Studies (20 pieces) Cockcroft Editor SAX
RM009e Advanced Studies (20 pieces) Cockcroft Editor SAX
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These pieces have been chosen to give the advanced saxophonist a melodic selection of traditional studies and caprices. The works were adapted from the violin music of Kreuzter, Rode and Paganini and offer saxophonists the chance to play virtuosic studies that are immensely enjoyable - both to play and to listen to.

Mastering one study at a time is a proven technique for learning these demanding pieces. Precision is vital. Detailed observation of pitch, rhythm and nuance is an effective way to begin the 20 pieces. Careful consideration of each fingering will help to develop fl uent integration of the altissimo register. Meticulous study now will save time and frustration later.

No breath marks are given and often no rests are present to indicate where to breathe. Given the wide variety of tempi that these studies are likely to performed at, each saxophonist must choose their own breathing points. Remember though that breathing is decided by the musical phrase, rather than the phrase being decided by the breathing. It is suggested that the occasional note be ommited to occomodate breathing rather than adjusting the tempo.

Given that most of the studies are intended to be played at a fast tempo, the exact metronome marking is left to the discretion of the player. However, several pieces are quite effective at a slower tempo and it is important to place accuracy above speed.

In most of the pieces, the articulations are taken directly from the violin. Use these original markings or explore additional patterns of your own choosing. Whatever the choice, a clear and consistent approach to articulation is recommended. All octave markings throughout this book are optional. These works are not intended solely for technical development but rather for the musical application of an already advanced technique.

For complimentary further study, Reed Music also publishes Barry Cockcroft’s book ‘Saxophone Technique’.

One for Mum

RM004 One for Mum Davidson ANY SAX/PNO
RM004 One for Mum Davidson ANY SAX/PNO
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RM004e One for Mum Davidson ANY SAX/PNO
RM004e One for Mum Davidson ANY SAX/PNO
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Performed by Romp Duo

I wrote this in 1995 (at a time when my Mum was sick) and I'm delighted that so many people have enjoyed playing it since, hopefully to their Mums too. I've heard many renditions and have enjoyed the diversity of interpretations people have brought to it. It is best to practise it slowly with the metronome, learning the tricky bits separately at first. Don't make too much of the semi-quavers as they are ornaments to the main melody but do try to be accurate with them and don't swallow them. Latch on to the accents as they really bring out the Latin-Jazz feel of the piece. The dynamics help create more emotional ebb and flow in the music.

The Autumn Cannon Ball

RM003 The Autumn Cannon Ball Davidson SAX
RM003 The Autumn Cannon Ball Davidson SAX
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RM003e The Autumn Cannon Ball Davidson SAX
RM003e The Autumn Cannon Ball Davidson SAX
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Performed by Barry Cockcroft

Black and Blue

RM002 Black & Blue Cockcroft ALTO SAX
RM002 Black & Blue Cockcroft ALTO SAX
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RM002e Black & Blue Cockcroft ALTO SAX
RM002e Black & Blue Cockcroft ALTO SAX
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Composer: Barry Cockcroft
Composed: 1995 Duration: 3 mins.
Instrumentation: Featured, Sax Solo Level D
Exam Grade: AMEB Leisure Saxophone Alto Grade 8,
AMEB Saxophone Alto Grade 8,
HSC Saxophone Alto,
St Cecilia Alto Sax Grade 7,
VCE Saxophone Alto
ISMN: M720019-01-7 Catalogue: RM002
Level: C Country: Australia