Scales are the musical alphabet with which we use to build our melodies and harmonies. It is in the aspiring musician’s best interest to learn all 12 major keys as well as all 12 minor[…]
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Category: Saxophone Workshop
Scales and Arpeggios for Saxophone, Grade 3; ABRSM preparation
These exercises are designed to introduce the student to the twelve keys found in western harmony; in a clear and systematic fashion. Following the criteria of the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, these[…]
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Scales and Arpeggios for Saxophone, Grade 2; ABRSM preparation
These exercises are designed to introduce the student to the twelve keys found in western harmony; in a clear and systematic fashion. Following the criteria of the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, these[…]
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Scales and Arpeggios for Saxophone, Grade 1; ABRSM preparation
These exercises are designed to introduce the student to the twelve keys found in western harmony; in a clear and systematic fashion. Following the criteria of the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, these[…]
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Beginning Major Scales for Saxophone
These exercises are designed to establish a firm grasp of major scales. Line A is the scale from “Root” to “Octave;” Line B is the inverse of the scale, from “Octave” to “Root.” Each scale[…]
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Advanced Major Scales in 3rds for Saxophone
Schedule an online lesson with Willie, Click Here Click here for the Advanced C Major Scale in 3rds Exercise for Saxophone Click here for the Advanced F Major Scale in 3rds Exercise for Saxophone Click here for the Advanced[…]
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Dominant Scale & Arpeggio Workout #1 for Saxophone
Schedule an online lesson with Willie, Click Here Click here for the G7 Dominant Workout Click here for the C7 Dominant Workout Click here for the D7 Dominant Workout Click here for the F7[…]
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Mechanics of Breathing
Breathing is an essential function of the human body. So essential that after about a minute without air, our brain cells start to die. Without an ample supply of air, we cease to exist; much[…]
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Developing Your Sound
In my previous article, I discussed the importance of timber to the listener’s experience, as well as some of the possible variations in sound quality and the importance of listening music, live as well as[…]
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Sound Production: Concept
What is the first thing the ear hears? Some would say rhythm, the pulse and groove of music has the strongest impact. Others would argue that harmony is what grabs the ear first. However integral[…]
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