Boosey Alto Sax Method Book 1 Sheet Music Tutor +CD NEW

The Boosey Woodwind & Brass Method is the first method to respond to the changing demands in teaching today, bringing you resources for easier, more effective and more integrated teaching.

The Boosey Woodwind & Brass Method provides everything you need for teaching music through the instrument.  Its unique approach developes a wide range of musical skills through a programme of quality solo and ensemble music, with additional activities and an audio CD.  And because the method is based on a clear curriculum, it provides an easy to use system for learning and teaching - plus all the flexible resources you need for every situation, whether individual, group or mixed instrument teaching.

Quality Music

• Real musical encounters right from the start
• A wide variety of solo, ensemble and mixed instrument group music with CD backings
• Pieces from different styles, cultures and times.  From boogie to beguine and Purcell to Prokofieff, plus music from all around the world, well-known tunes and newly composed music
• Technical skills are always introduced and reinforced through the music

Musical Activities

Activities help students learn and explore all aspects of music:

• Feeling the rhythm activities: tap, clap, step, move
• Breathing exercises
• Musical activities: listen and respond, arrange, improvise and compose

Audio CD

Audio CD enhances lesson learning and home practice:

• Full performances
• Backing tracks to many of the pieces.  Some pieces have 2 different backing tracks in contrasting styles
• Listening activities

Maximum Flexibility

• Flexible ensemble music - suitable for any number of players in mixed ensembles
• Solos, duets and trios for all levels of experience
• Music for mixed ability groups allows everyone to join in
• A consistent approach makes it easy for teachers to move between different books and instruments

Practical Solutions

• Provides more help than other methods
• More help with instrumental skills
• Practical ideas for teaching breathing, rhythm, tone production, practising and performing
• More help with musical skills
• Quick and easy ways into areas not usually covered in other methods including aural awareness, improvisation, arranging and composition

Musicianship From The Start

• Helps the student develop as an all-round musician
• Integrates instrumental technique with musical awareness and understanding
• Helps develop a solid grounding in musical skills, building a firm foundation for the student's future musical progress

Motivating

• Fun and supportive; keeps students involved at every stage
• Audio CD backing tracks and listening exercises enhance lesson learning and home practice
• Plenty of ideas for practice to keep students motivated between lessons