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8 - Alto Sax 1
8 - Alto Sax 1
Ensemble Exercises
Alto Saxophone 1
Pyramid of Preparation
(Practice and Rehearsal)
Performance
Check Notes, rhythms
Articulations
Tone Production
Intonation, Precision
Learn all parts of the piece
Rehearsal
Check notes, rhythms, articulations
Match tone
Match intonation
Sectional Precision
Sectionals
Learn Notes
Rhythms
Articulations
Individual Practice
Pyramid of Sound
(Balance and Blend)
1st Trumpet
Bells
Piccolo Flutes
Eb Clarinet 1st Clarinet
Soprano
Oboe
2 & 3rd Trumpet
2nd & 3rd Clarinet
French Horns
Alto Saxophone
nd
Alto
Alto Clarinet
Tenor Saxophone, Bass Clarinet
Baritone/Euphonium
Trombones
Tenor/Baritone
Bassoon
Baritone Saxophone
Contra Bass Clarinet, Contra Bassoon
Tuba
Bass
Pyramid of Ts
(Performance)
Scales, Arpeggios
Rhythmical Studies
Intervals, Articulations
Finger Studies
Technique
Practice with tuner
Match tone
Listen for beats in sound
Learn pitch tendencies
TUNE
Practice with a Metronome
Watch the Conductor
Count!!!
TIME
Long Tones
Free Flowing Embouchure
Centered Embouchure and Air Stream
Lots of AIR!!!
TONE
Lip Slurs
Alto Saxophone
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#2
#4
#3
#5
Alto Saxophone
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#7
#8
Alto Saxophone 1
Raymond C. Fussell
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Rhythm Sheets
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Treasury of Scales
Alto Saxophone 1
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