A Practical Guide for Teaching the Saxophone to Beginners

Written with future teachers in mind, this book describes the many facets of the technical side of playing the saxophone, guiding teachers and players of the saxophone to good tone quality and proper technique. Intended for a wide range of musicians from any background who find themselves teaching the saxophone, this guide should also be helpful to anyone who plays the saxophone, at any level or in any style. Covering areas such as embouchure, tonguing, reed selection and adjustment, tuning, and proper routine care and maintenance as well as how to perform repairs, this book details dealing with the saxophone in a school band setting, doing remedial work with experienced players, and teaching the ever-growing adult student market.