Description

The Tango Saxophone Book is the first complete course of study for playing saxophone as a soloist and in tango ensembles. Using technique-building exercises, rhythms, melodic structures, as well as a practical guide to improvising and arranging, this method provides a wealth of material for intermediate level students. The accompanying CD features full performances and selected backing tracks.

Contents

1. Section 1
2. The Development of a Tango Sound
3. Technical Aspects
4. Conceptual and Stylistic Aspects
5. Section 2
6. The Integration of the Saxophone into Tango Ensembles
7. Section 3
8. Improvisation in Tango
9. Section 4
10. Technical Studies
11. Section 5
12. Arranging for Solo Saxophone
13. Section 6
14. Tango Studies
15. Recommended Bibliography
16. Audio Example Index