What you will learn?
How to play alto sax, how to play tenor sax, how to play soprano sax, or how to play bari sax
How to play rock saxophone notes, saxophone scales, saxophone riffs and saxophone melodies used in rock saxophone songs
All the fundamental expressive techniques of rock saxophone playing including vibrato and growling
Saxophone theory for learning how to read and transpose saxophone music for beginners
Rock saxophone tips and saxophone tricks that every player should know when learning saxophone
Shortcuts for how to learn saxophone fast by getting the most from saxophone practice sessions
About this course
Perfect for absolute beginner rock saxophone players.
Covers a variety of classic sounds, rhythms and techniques essential to Rock playing. Also contains lessons on transposing, playing in all keys and improvisation. This dynamic course features step-by-step guidance with real music examples, and comes complete with audio and video resources to make learning easy and enjoyable. Explore exciting topics like The Blues Scale, The Chromatic Scale, designed to spark creativity and a lifelong love of music.
Introduces rock saxophone techniques, covering basics to advanced skills with focus on immediate musicality and improvisation.
This course in a printable PDF format
Develops techniques for controlled, effortless saxophone breath support, enabling players to concentrate on musical expression.
Timing techniques involve controlled breathing at precise intervals to optimize performance.
Tone development techniques include breathing exercises and extended note playing to establish consistency.
Regulates yogic breathing techniques to enhance respiratory control and calm the physical body.
Introduces techniques for developing rhythmic control through precise note placement, syncopation, and memorization.
Introduces techniques for creating riffs and improvising with established rhythms using pitches from the F Blues scale.
Ties are used to create syncopated rhythms, a key element of music.
Transposing musical compositions and adapting scores for the saxophone is covered.
Introduces the chromatic scale as a fundamental tool for transposing melodies and understanding scales.
Covers transposing instruments, including saxophone pitch relationships with guitar.
Introduces the key cycle concept for playing music in all major and minor keys.
The blues scale is introduced across all 12 keys, enabling creation of personalized riffs and solos.
Repetition, variation, call-and-response, and pitch manipulation techniques are used to develop improvisational skills.
Arpeggios are applied to play melodic lines fitting harmonically within chord progressions.
Triplets are used to create syncopated swing rhythms and memorable guitar riffs.
Covers advanced saxophone techniques, including the use of grace notes to add emotional depth and musicality.
Adds expressiveness with personalized vibrato techniques for warm and characterful saxophone playing.
Saxophonists develop a growling timbre through vocalizes, converting throat vibrations into pitch.
Introduces techniques for executing a comprehensive solo performance, integrating concepts from the text.
Emphasizes balanced practice with new material, revision, and metronome use for timing accuracy.
Introduces fundamental principles of saxophone fingerings, covering essential techniques and popular melodies.
“I am finding Rock Saxophone to be one of the better, well structured courses I have found online. Trust me when I tell you I have used a lot of resources off the internet and this is a very good course.”