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Continuation of private study is important to effectively focus on detailed preparations for solo appearances, contests and auditions. If possible, a professional level instrument should be obtained to attain the best in sound, intonation and technique. An interest in mouthpieces, better reeds and the skill of adjusting reeds should continue to evolve. More extensive listening habits should be developed. Following good music radio stations, learning the classical orchestral repertoire, learning about great composers, and identifying music periods and jazz styles will cultivate high performance standards and ambitions. Technique basics
Theory basics
LEVEL 4 STUDY MATERIAL Hite, David:
Foundation Studies Practice should extend into
the intervals of thirds, fourths and fifths.
Work on the scales, chords, interrupted
scales and returning scales in five and six
sharps and flats, as well as chromatic
scales and diminished chords should be in
progress. Keys of four sharps and four flats
should now be well routined. Hite, David:
Melodious and Progressive Studies, Book 2 Continuing study should
encompass all the Gambaro studies in
advanced speeds. The Dont etudes develop
dexterity in larger intervals requiring not
only finger coordination, but also eye and
ear coordination for tonal consistency. The
expressive etudes should be analyzed so that
they can be played with consummate style.
The tonguing exercises strengthen the tongue
and increase staccato speed and clarity,
while the trill and chromatic studies
promote finger dexterity. Hite, David: Four Sonatas by A.M.R. Barret and Five Melodious Studies by D. Alard Study of these three movement
Barret Sonatas focuses on refinement
of musicianship, accuracy of reading and
stability of performance. Intermediate in
difficulty, they can supplement the Melodious
and Progressive Studies, Book 2, and
are also appropriate for concert
performance. The Alard studies provide a
solid review of technique and articulation. Rossari-Iasilli: 53 Melodious Etudes, Book 1, No. 1-25 These supplementary studies
develop routine, accurate reading in major
and minor keys up to four sharps and four
flats. Gee, Harry: Progressive
and Varied Etudes This volume broadens and varies the
practice options. Scales and chords are
classified and drilled, and practice
routines are suggested. Jazz style etudes
are introduced. LEVEL 4 REPERTOIRE FOR ALTO SAXOPHONE ALONE Kawarsky, J.: Te' Amim FOR ALTO SAXOPHONE WITH PIANO Anderson-Leeson:
Sonata, No. 1 FOR TENOR SAXOPHONE WITH PIANO Anderson-Leeson:
Sonata FOR BARITONE SAXOPHONE WITH PIANO Senaille-Gee:
Allegro Spiritoso DUET FOR ALTO AND TENOR SAXOPHONES Tull, Fisher: Dialogue DUETS FOR ALTO OR TENOR SAXOPHONES Hite, David: Four Sonatas by A.M.R. Barret and Five Melodious Studies by D. Alard
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