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The Ultimate Reference Guide

2008-03-18
When it comes to the saxophone, this book covers it all. Embouchure, posture, the parts of the horn, the history of the horn, reeds, fingering, you name it and it's in this book. It's surprisingly in depth on every front, even having a section on the altissimo register. This really is among the must haves of any saxophone player's library.

Having said that, this is in no way the ONLY book you should have. While it contains warm up exercises, actually buying a decent scale/chord study book should be a high priority. Also, if you're serious about learning the 3rd and 4th octaves, you need to buy a good high register book.

Ultimately, for me at least, this book comes down to more of an encyclopedia as opposed to a bible. It can take you really far, but you're eventually going to need to buckle down with specialty resources.

The "Saxophonist's Bible"

2007-10-05
This book is considered by many to be the "Saxophonist's Bible." A great book with many illustrations and practical advice for playing the saxophone.

A must-have book for saxophonists

2007-09-19
Great book!
I just started learning to play the sax, and this book has given me
an invaluable insight into the instrument and how to play it.
I recommend it to anyone starting to play the saxophone, but the information is valuable even for established and professional players.

The Art of Saxophone Playing

2007-09-10
I have recently started learning the basics of saxophone playing. My knowledge of playing the Saxophone, and indeed any musical instrument, and also music theory is limited. However I found that the information in "The Art of Saxophone Playing" was very informative and the way it is set out has certainly been of great help.
I think that the more advanced player will profit more from the information given in the later chapters. I'm hoping that as I improve I will better understand these chapters.

Great book

2007-01-20
This book is a staple among saxophonists of all veins (jazz, classical, and anything else). It is a must-have, and for good reason. It gives insight in to every aspect of being a saxophonist, including some brief but helpful information on doubling. Some chapters are very in depth, though others are less so. A great find and worth every penny.

The best in-depth book on the saxophone

2006-11-10
According to Larry Teal, the best method of learning to play the saxophone is to study with a competent teacher. Teal's studies were mostly of instruments other than the saxophone, but as a student at a Chautauqua summer session, he came under the influence of Georges Barrère, the eminent French flutist. He played bass clarinet with the Detroit Symphony, but he continued to be absorbed by the saxoph one. As a result of his acquired expertise and growing reputation, he was appointed to a full-time faculty position as a saxophone teacher by the University of Michigan -- the first ever to receive such an appointment from a major university. During his 21-year

Just what I needed

2006-11-10
I played sax when I was in fifth/sixth grade, and have taken it up again, 30++ years later. The book is excellent, and the CDR is a perfect companion piece.

Great Book

2006-06-30
This book is packed with useful information. I continue to read it over and over to find new tid-bits that I originally missed.
It is a must for beginning sax players.

A good addition to those who want to play the Saxophone

2005-10-14
An oldie but a goodie. I'd recommend it for anyone who wishes to start playing the saxophone. Very detailed but easy to read. Loads of diagrams which are a great help especially with embochure and tongueing development. Good stuff

A Classic

2005-09-09
If you are looking for a book full of practice scales and drills then forget this one. But if you are looking for a book that will tell you HOW to play the sax and WHY it works this way, then this is your book. This book presumes a fundamental knowledge of music and so devotes all of its time to the basics of actually playing and learning the instrument. This is the gold standard in beginning sax books in my opinion.