The Young Saxophone Player

Young players just starting to read music can find it difficult to follow a duet or trio. This book solves the problem with color-coded music, making it easy for saxophone beginners to follow their ensemble part. Students only need to know four or five notes to play the first duets in this book, which covers Beginner and Preliminary levels. The music spans a wide range of composers as well as traditional tunes from around the world. There is a selection of festive music and a section of rounds, plus warm-up exercises, each focusing on one aspect of ensemble technique. The arrangements have been prepared in consultation with saxophone specialist Camilla Bellstedt. The arrangements work well for two players up to a large saxophone ensemble. Many pieces offer maximum flexibility as they can be played as duets (use the two upper parts) or as trios.