What you will learn?
In this video, your teacher Reesa is going to go over page 2 of the "Standard of Excellence" Book 3 for alto saxophone. We'll be focusing on the G major key signature and this lesson is more of a review. We'll work on tuning the saxophone, listening, and articulations.
In today's "Practice with Me" session for alto saxophone, Reesa guides you through Standard of Excellence Book 3, page 3 and focusing on the E minor key signature with one sharp (F#).
In this session, we dive into the "Standard of Excellence" Book 3, starting on page 4. We'll cover major and minor chords, key signatures, and dynamic control.
oday we're diving into the Standard of Excellence Book 3 for alto saxophone. In this session, we focus on A minor, key signatures, and enharmonics, all found on page 5. Let's get started! 🎵
Today we're diving into the Standard of Excellence Book 3 for alto saxophone, focusing on page 6. In this session, we'll review the D major key signature, which includes two sharps: F sharp and C sharp. We're also going to be covering high E & high F.
In this video, practice along with Reesa on the alto saxophone as we dive into the Standard of Excellence Book 3. We're focusing on page 7, reviewing the A major key signature with its three sharps (F#, C#, and G#) and tackling the challenging 16th note and dotted 8th note combinations. We'll also explore enharmonics, including A# and B-flat, and discuss the importance of staying calm during practice to avoid nervousness during performance. Join us as we break down exercises 24 through 28, focusing on rhythm, articulation, and technique.
Join Reesa at Musician's Addition as she guides you through an in-depth practice session using the Standard of Excellence Book 3 for Alto Saxophone. In this tutorial, you'll work on page 8, focusing on the F Major key signature (one flat, B-flat) and explore advanced rhythmic patterns like the 16th-eighth-16th combination. You'll also practice the F Major scale (concert A-flat Major) and tackle challenging exercises designed to improve your articulation and technique in both lower and higher registers.
In this lesson, we work through exercises 33 to 37 from the Standard Of Excellence Book 3 for Alto Sax, focusing on key concepts to enhance your playing skills.
Today, you're teacher Reesa is going to give a few ways to practice and get those low notes to play on your alto saxophone. Grab your alto saxophone and let's get low!
Today we're going over page 10 in the Standard Of Excellence Book 3 for alto saxophone. We dive into the B minor and D major key signatures, exploring how to play with two sharps (F# and C#). We'll warm up with exercise 38, tackle some challenging slurred passages, and focus on hitting those tricky low notes in B minor. Learn essential techniques, such as transitioning between C and B, navigating low C# and B, and mastering alternate fingerings. Whether you're playing with a full band or practicing solo, this tutorial will help you hone your skills.
About the teacher
Reesa Myers
Flute & Alto Sax Instructor
Reesa has been playing flute since 1998 & alto saxophone since 2003. She's attended many band camps, all state honor bands, and had a full ride to CSU-Pueblo. Now she's passionate about making music education more accessible.
