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What separates extraordinary musicians from the ordinary ones? Becoming a better musician not only involves training the physical abilities to play an instrument or learning of the underlying theories, but also demands a Zen-like psychology. This book presents a wealth of valuable insights into almost every aspect of musicianship, including music theory, practice strategies, composing techniques, performance psychology and how to create the states of mind that produce the best improvisations. Although this book is written primarily for jazz musicians, I believe it is valuable for any musician of any genre. |
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This comprehensive text takes the mystery out of chord symbols and can help the student build a solid foundation in learning the language of improvisation. Each concept in the book is also accompanied by examples referencing to recordings in the jazz repertoire so the student can hear what it sounds like in context. This book is an excellent reference for musicians of all skill levels.
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One of the most important elements of saxophone playing is to have a good sound. This book contains many exercises for tone development and embouchure control, which eventually lead to altissimo playing. This book should be studied carefully by anyone who desires a good sound.
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This book addresses many technical concepts about the physical aspects of saxophone playing, such as playing position, breathing technique and embouchure. It is a valuable reference for saxophonists of all skill levels and genres.
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