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Scale practice; How and what to practice to build your saxophone technique
February 9, 2019 By Donna Schwartz 1 Comment
One of the most effective ways to build saxophone technique is through scale practice. Scales are the building blocks for all music genres, and help build vocabulary and ear training skills. Scales also include arpeggios, which are the individual pitches that make up chords. Chord practice is vital for hearing the chord changes in jazz and classical progressions, and for conveying those … [Read More...]
The Musical Instrument Museum; A gem for musicians of all ages
I couldn't believe the multitude of musical instruments I saw at the Musical Instrument Museum. And … [Read More...]
Everything Saxophone Podcast
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