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PERFORMANCE RESOURCES
PERFORMANCE RESOURCES
The information contained in this section is intended to guide students that wish to further extend their knowledge and understanding of the history and performance standards of their instrument. You will find scales, listening examples, tutorial videos, lists of famous performers etc.
RESOURCES
RESOURCES
LISTENING
LISTENING
Army Field Band -
John Mackey -
Joseph Lulloff -
Otis Murphy -
FAMOUS SAX PLAYERS
FAMOUS SAX PLAYERS
1. John Coltrane - Advant-grade Jazz
2. Charlie Parker - Bebop, Jazz
3. Coleman Hawkins - Swing Jazz
4. Sonny Rollins - Jazz, Hard Bop
5. Lester Young - Jazz
6. Stan Getz - Cool Jazz
7. Wayne Shorter - Hard Bop, Crossover Jazz
VIDEO & PDF RESOURCES
VIDEO & PDF RESOURCES
Saxophone Basics_Army Field Band.pdfWoodwind Tendencies_Book.pdfSwing Articulation
Double Tonguing_Army Field Band.pdfDouble Tonguing
Love Your Reed_Army Field Band.pdfReed Needs
EQUIPMENT RESOURCES
EQUIPMENT RESOURCES
This section is meant as a resource for students and parents that wish to upgrade their instrument and accessories. Please note that no student will be denied the opportunity to perform with the EYHS band program because of the quality of their instrument. It is important that all students understand that proper care and maintenance of instruments is crucial to their function, not matter what the quality may be.
buying Guides
buying Guides
suggested instruments
suggested instruments
If you have the opportunity it is suggested that you try out different instruments to get an idea of how well the instrument works for you. What may be a good instrument for one player may not work well for another.
MOUTHPIECES: (very important)
Vandoren Optimum AL3 (Alto)
Vandoren V5 Classic T25 (Tenor)
Selmer S80 C* (Alto) (Tenor) (Bari)
REEDS: (weight 3 or 3.5)
Vandoren Blue Box - Concert
Vandoren V21 - Concert
Vandoren Red Box - Jazz
LIGATURES:
Rovner Versa or Rover Versa
ALTO SAXOPHONES:
Yanagisawa A-901 Artist
Yamaha YAS-475, Custom EX, or Custom Z
Selmer Paris Series II Model 52 Jubilee Edition
TENOR SAXOPHONES:*
Yanagisawa T-901 or T-992
Selmer Paris Series 2, 54 JU
BARITONE SAXOPHONES: *
Yanagisawa B-901 or B992P
Selmer Series 2, 55 AFJ
NOTE - There are some very nice used horns, if you ever come across a Selmer Mark VI, Mark V or carved body, ask Mr. Gromis for details.
*It is not suggested that students buy their own Bari or Tenor Saxophone, unless they are serious about playing the instrument.
SAXOPHONE ACCESSORIES:
Cleaning Swab - Chamois Works Well
Reed Case
Key Oil & Cork Grease
Mouthpiece Cushion & Thumb Rest Cushion
Pad Saver
Neck Cleaner & Mouthpiece Brush
Polishing Cloth
Saxophone Stand
methods
methods
METHOD BOOKS:
Rubank Method (Intermediate and Advanced)
Universal Method for Saxophone - DeVille
35 Melodious and Technical Exercises - Gatii
48 Studies - Ferling
Selected Studies - Voxman
24 Etudes Faciles after Samies - Mule
18 Studies after Berbiguer - Mule
25 Daily Exercises for Saxophone - Klose/McAllister
27 Melodious and Rhythmic Exercises - Small
Omnibook: For B-flat Instruments - Parker (Jazz)
Daily Studies for All Saxophones - Kynaston
Melodious and Progressive Studies, Book 1 - Hite
The Saxophonist's Workbook - Teal
SOLO LITERATURE:
Aria - Bozza
Syrinx - Debussy
Cello Suites - Bach
Sonata - Eccles
Concerto - Glazunov
Sonata - Hindemith
Concertino da Camera - Ibert
Vocalise - Rachmaninoff
Scaramouche - Milhaud
Piece en Forme de Habanera - Ravel
Six Studies in English Folksong - Vaughan Williams
ALTO SOLOS:
Sonata - Creston
Sonata - Wilder
Sonata Movements - Heiden
Sonata No. 3 - Handel
TENOR SOLOS:
Canzonetta - Pierne
Sonata in C minor - Telemann
Solo de Concert - Singelee
Andante and Allegro - Handel
BARITONE SAXOPHONE:
Allegro Spiritoso - Senaille
Suite NO. 4 - Bach
Sonata in G: Andante and Allegro - Marcello
Variations on a Theme by Schumann - Ostransky
Sonata Breve - Brown
INSTRUMENT MAINTENANCE RESOURCES
INSTRUMENT MAINTENANCE RESOURCES
IMPORTANCE OF GOOD MOUTHPIECES
IMPORTANCE OF GOOD MOUTHPIECES
Simply easier to play with good tone, tuning, and range.
Increases dynamic range.
Provides consistent tone quality throughout tonal and dynamic range.
Provides consistent tuning throughout all registers
Often makes it easier to articulate and to differentiate between articulations.
reed information
reed information
Your reeds should respond easily, play in tune throughout all octaves easily, play all dynamic levels throughout all octaves easily, and allow for easy articulation from staccato to legato.
Harder reeds give a heavy, full sound. There are less tuning issues throughout all the dynamic ranges, but it is harder to adjust tuning issue that do arise. Often makes it easier to hit higher pitches, but It is more difficult to play low pitches quietly.
Softer reeds are much easier to play. They give a brighter sound and often squeak easily. Soft reed often also have tuning issues (though they are easier to correct), and prove difficult when trying to produce higher pitches.
If there is a lot of resistance, your reed is too strong.
If your sound is thin, reedy, your clarion register is often out of tune, or less then normal pressure is used to produce sound, then your reed is too soft.
Check Your Reed: Uneven wood grain and knots are bad and new reeds that seem green need time to mature (set them aside). Hold your reed up to the light - if you see a symmetrical, inverted V shape, the reed is still good, if it is crooked, then it is bad. How old is the reed, general 1-2 months of consistent use will affect a reed's performance.
maintenance videos
maintenance videos
The neck is the most important part of the instrument to clean carefully, be sure to buy a good neck cleaner with a soft wool swab on one end and a stiff brush on the other. Dry the saxophone carefully after playing. Clean the mouthpiece every two weeks with warm water and gentle soap. Oil the keys 3 times a year (don't get any oil on the pads - there are great tutorial videos on YoutTube). Use a polishing cloth to carefully clean the baby frequently.
Check out these Army Field Band repair videos:
Check out these Army Field Band repair videos:
These are great videos to see how your instrument works! Do not attempt some of these fixes on your own.
maintenance guides
maintenance guides
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