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Hampton, Andy: Saxophone Basics (pupil's book + CD)

Sheet music and CD

Setting: Saxophone
Length: 56 pages
Publisher: Faber Music
Item number: 0571522831
ISMN: 9780571522835
Saxophone Basics Series is a landmark method for beginner saxophone players by one of the leading figures in saxophone education, Andy Hampton. Comprising pupil's tutor book, teacher's book with accompaniment parts and an array of online resources. 
Saxophone Basics Pupil's book offers a fresh design, clear technical drawings, fun illustrations, new activities, pull-out fingering chart and of course all of the great tunes featured in the original Saxophone Basics. Starting at absolute beginner level and progressing to Grade 2, it contains:
a wide range of repertoire, including original pieces and well-loved favourites from every genre
warm ups and fun original exercises
 invaluable fact files, quizzes and technical advice covering notation, general musicianship and care of the instrument
helpful fingering diagrams and rhythm boxes
duets throughout - ideal for group teaching
pull-out fingering chart to pin on your wall
online audio containing piano and sax ophone accompaniments to play along with.
There is a separate Teacher's book available for both Alto Saxophone and Tenor Saxophone, which offer tips on how to approach new techniques and motivate young players. These would be particularly helpful for teachers who are not saxophone specialists. 
 

Contents

1.
Stage 1: Down To Earth
2.
Up And Away
3.
Life’s Little Ups And Downs
4.
Bitter Sweet
5.
At The End Of The Night
6.
Feel The Heat. Stage 2: Come Join The Band
7.
And So It Goes
8.
Cor Blimey. Stage 3: Merrily We Blow Along
9.
Caribbean Calypso
10.
Stop FEEF!
11.
Brazilian Girl. Stage 4: Sorted! The F# Files
12.
Set’ Em Up
13.
This Land Is My Land
14.
Cool Ghoul. Stage 5: As I Walked Out
15.
Sad Jazz Waltz
16.
When The Saints
17.
Rock That Sax!
18.
About Face
19.
Song Of The Volga Boatman. Stage 6: Razor Sharp
20.
That Sinking Feeling
21.
Deep ‚D’ Duet
22.
Call Of The Wild
23.
Carnival Of Venice
24.
Swanee River. Stage 7: Woogie Boogie
25.
A Whole Lot Of Soul
26.
Dotty Mazurka
27.
Nobody Knows The Trouble I’ve Seen. Stage 8: Lazy Days
28.
Knock, Knock
29.
It’s A Cinch
30.
Prokofieff: Lieutenant Kije
31.
No Better Blues
32.
Hatikvah
33.
Sweet Betsy From Pike. Stage 9: Be Happy, Be Natural, Be Flat
34.
Cool 4 Cats
35.
Cat’s Tail Swing. Stage 10: Two Down, One On The Side
36.
The Ashgrove
37.
Frankie And Johnny. Stage 11: Dee For Two
38.
La Follia
39.
Green Onions
40.
Just Left Of Right.
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