Saxophone

Häftad, Engelska, 2006

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Beskrivning

In its relatively brief history of just 150 years, the saxophone has faced both harsh criticism and confusion, while simultaneously being celebrated and widely played more than any other wind instrument. Paul Harvey’s book dispels the myths and clears up the confusion, providing essential insights into this incredibly versatile instrument.The eccentric genius Adolphe Sax and the evolution of his invention are thoroughly explored, along with the various members of the saxophone family, its components and acoustics, fingering techniques, tone production, special effects, doubling, and its repertoire in orchestral, chamber and solo performances. The book also offers additional materials for study, all enhanced with detailed illustrations, photographs and music examples.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2006-01-01
Mått:138 x 216 x 11 mm
Vikt:220 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Yehudi Menuhin Music Guides
Antal sidor:160
Förlag:Kahn & Averill
ISBN:9781871082531

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Paul Harvey brings over forty-five years of experience as a professional musician, excelling in various fields of music. He has taught at all levels, composed and arranged extensively for the saxophone, and contributed numerous articles to wind instrument magazines. Born in Sheffield in 1935, he began learning the clarinet at twelve, developing an equal passion for the saxophone. Awarded a scholarship to the Royal Academy of Music, he studied clarinet and composition before joining the Band of the Irish Guards, the Scottish National Orchestra, and the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. In 1969, he co-founded the London Saxophone Quartet, leading as soprano saxophonist for its sixteen-year tenure. Harvey also served as Senior Professor at the Royal Military School of Music, Kneller Hall.

Innehållsförteckning

List of IllustrationsAcknowledgementsAuthor’s Introduction1. The Classification of the Saxophone2. The History of the Saxophone3. The Saxophone Family4. The Parts of the Saxophone and its Acoustics5. Saxophone Fingering6. Tone Production7. Special Effects8. Doubling9. The Orchestral Saxophone Repertoire10. The Saxophone Quartet and its Repertoire11. The Saxophone's Solo Repertoire12. Methods, Studies and other Publications13. Influential Saxophonists14. Discography15. Glossary of French Technical Terms16. Some Unusual Saxophones17. The Saxophone Today18. The Bottom LineIndex