Can someone recommend some books for beginner?

[raindog]

Hi there, not long off the phone placing my order for a hanson tenor. I plan on getting lessons every week when it arrives however Im sure a couple of books will be handy!
Are there any recommended books for starting off on tenor to getting slightly better?!
Thanks!

 

[philthd]

lots of posts on this subject in the "teachers resources etc" board, have a browse.

if youre getting a teacher (good move) theyll probably want to teach you out of something specific.

 

[jazzzzz8]

Jimmy Dorsey Saxophone Method.. I'v had this book 8 yrs still use it.
It'l be a plus to anything your tutor recommends.

 

[justin_chune]

I went to a saxophone day a few years ago and was given a list of music suggestions for all levels. The beginner level is mostly for alto/piano. However, Play Gershwin (Faber Music) and Cops, Caps and Cadillac's by Chris Gumbly were suitable for alto and tenor.

"Introducing the Sax" by James Ray (Universal) Lots of good teacher/pupil duets. Enjoy the tenor.

 

[Linky Lee]

Cops, Caps and Cadillac's has some really good tunes in it. My teacher got me to play some to a backing track one lesson. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

 

[peter_fitton]

Can't go wrong with John O'Neill's Jazz Method for Tenor Saxophone book/CD in my humble opinion.

Cheers

Peter

 

[raindog]

hmmm looks like there are a few il need to track down!
Shame so many seem to be for alto only! E-mailed my teacher to be and he did mention the tune a day book to "learn the notes and basic fingering", which is probably a good idea although the tunes leave a lot to be desired!
The john oneill book looks quite interesting think il probably give that a try too.
Jimmy dorseys seems like a good one to have around ditto cops caps.
May be best waiting a couple weeks till I get my sax and actually sit down with teacher first!

 

[justin_chune]

Check out "Learn as You Play The Saxophone" by Peter Wastell. You might prefer it over A Tune A Day. There is a CD available for the Wastell book.

 

[philthd]

i wouldnt touch a tune a day with someone elses





sax

 

[saxismyaxe]

EVERY saxophonist needs to own a copy of THE ART OF SAXOPHONE PLAYING by Larry Teal too.

 

[Tenor Sax]

Justin Chune wrote:
Check out "Learn as You Play The Saxophone" by Peter Wastell. You might prefer it over A Tune A Day. There is a CD available for the Wastell book.

I also recommend the "Learn as you Play".
Nice tips appear throughout the book on Note reading associated with words and Syllables.
for Example:- "triples can be played as a three syllabus word, Ten-ta-tive

 

[raindog]

Tune a day that bad huh?! I really like the look of the John O'Neill book so think il get a copy of that off jazzwise. Plenty of learn as you plays on ebay, so will try to get it for a pound! I take it its for alto or tenor? If I see tune a day there as well I may go for it but but even on sax I dont know how long I could stand stand those songs!
But then again coltrane managed to make "my favourite things" more than listenable!