Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #33514 in Books
• Published on: 1963-01-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 116 pages

Synopsis
Provides guidance in the fundamental principles and basic procedures of saxophone playing, proceeding from breathing technique and tone quality to phrasing and interpretation.

Customer Reviews

Sax Bible
No doubt about it, this is the most in depth book I've ever read about the Saxophone. It covers the whole family from its birth to present day incarnations. It covers how to start playing, how to hold, where to put the reed right through to why the sound comes out like it does.

It's technical and dumb in all the right places.

Must have book for all sax players, beginner through to expert.

Recommended reading
Teals book deals with the saxophone as a classical instrument and covers essentially everything you'll ever need to know to play competantly. The sections on embouchure and tonal quality are partcicularly informative also this is standard recommended reading for those considering a teaching diploma with the associated board of the royal school of music. Although dated in parts the material is still very practical and relevant. The doubling section looks at recommended second instruments and the adaptions needed. Personally i think this book works well in conjunction with Arbans famous trumpet method. Conclusion, i bought it and i liked it!

The Saxist's Bible
A really great book and recommended read for any level of saxophone player. Teal writes with authority, clarity and understated humour. His analysis of every aspect of the instrument speaks of a lifetime's study and devotion, and you will come away from reading this book with a significantly enhanced understanding.