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Absolute Beginners: Alto Saxophone (Paperback)

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Paperback: 48 pages
Publisher: Amsco Publications (December 31, 1999)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0711974322
ISBN-13: 978-0711974326
Product Dimensions: 11.6 x 9 x 0.3 inches
Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Here is where you start!, June 25, 2000

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The Absolute Beginners Guide to the Alto Saxophone is exactly that, a guide for the absolute beginner. If you have little or no experience with music or musical instruments this is the place to start. It shows you how to assemble, care for, and blow into your saxophone, as well as showing you the absolute basics to be able to begin to read music. There is a finger chart, and illistrations of the finger positions for playing each note that the book goes through.

The CD is extreemly helpful, especially if you are unsure as to how the saxophone is intended to sound. The CD goes through the notes so that you can compare the sound, and it takes you step by step through basic notation. It also helps you get a feel for how to count beats.

I have found this guide very helpful for learning on my own. It help in giving me a little direction when all I had was an instrument, an intrest, and a lot of questions.

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5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT BEGINNERS BOOK!!, February 22, 2001

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THIS BOOK IS FANTASTIC. IT HAS PICTURES ABOUT HOW TO BEGIN AND HOW TO STAND ETC. I AM LIVING IN JAPAN AND IT IS HARD TO GET A BEGINNER BOOK IN ENGLISH. I WOULD LIKE TO TELL ANYONE WHO WANTS TO START PLAYING THE SAX TO GET THIS BOOK. IT ALSO SHOWS HOW TO READ NOTES.....GREAT.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good For Beginners, June 26, 2000

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The book is good for beginners because it is a picture book. It is very helpful for those who have a hard time reading music and remember note names.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Go for it!
Excellent beginners book. Just as the name of the the book "Absolute Beginners." I've learned a lot with this book. The CD that comes with it is great. Read more

Published 7 months ago by Andres F. Rodriguez

5.0 out of 5 stars Very recomended...
This book is really a step by step guide... the CD is very helpful for listening how the notes must sound.The photos inside are very helpful... Read more

Published 20 months ago by FranciscoMx

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Essential for Beginners - Five Stars! *****
I bought this with several other highly recommended books including "Art of Saxophone Playing" by Larry Teal (also great!). Read more

Published 22 months ago by Jim Francis

4.0 out of 5 stars first time Sax player
good book for beginners easy to learn from before taking classes

Published on January 9, 2007 by Ruth M. Falk

5.0 out of 5 stars Super book for the starter
I have this book only 2 weeks and wonder how perfectly and mature it's structure! It seems small book, you hardly find something in deep.. But... Read more

Published on May 9, 2006 by Gediminas Palskis

5.0 out of 5 stars Sax Book Review
This is just what I needed. It answers all my questions and I recommend this to anyone who wants to play an alto sax, but don't know where to begin. A must have.

Published on May 9, 2006 by Thomas

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Very good for someone who knows nothing, It does challenge the learner. I thought the CD was very handy, however I was unable to install the program so I just made use of the... Read more

Published on March 14, 2006 by E. Lenhart

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