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Reference Material

Bibliography of Useful or Interesting Books

  • bookAllard, J. (unknown).  Three Octave Scales and Chords for Saxophone.  New York:  Charles Colin Publishing.
  • Ammer, C. (1995).  The Harpercollins Dictionary of Music, 3rd.  New York:  HarperCollins.
  • Arnold, J. (1996).  Jimmy Dorsey Saxophone Method:  A School of Rhythmic Saxophone Playing.  Secaucus, NJ:  Belwin-Mills Publishing Corp. administered by Warner Bros. Publications Inc.
  • Bay, W. (1983).  Clarinet Fingering Chart.  Pacific, MO:  Mel Bay Publications, Inc.
  • Bay, W. (1983).  Saxophone Fingering Chart.  Pacific, MO:  Mel Bay Publications, Inc.pianist
  • Bennett, J. (2000).  It's Easy to Bluff Music Theory.  Chester, NY:  Music Sales Corp.
  • Burrows, T. (1999).  How to Read Music:  Reading Music Made Simple.  Gordonville, VA:  Griffin Trade Paperback from Saint Martin's Press, LLC.
  • Caravan, R. (1980).  Preliminary Exercises and Etudes in Contemporary Technique for Saxophone.  Medfield, MA:  Dorn Publications, Inc.
  • Chase, G. (1992).  America's Music:  From the Pilgrims to the Present, Rev. 3rd Ed.  Urbana, IL:  University of Illinois Press.
  • Cooper, H. (1985).  Basic Guide to How to Read Music.  New York:  Perigee Books from Berkley Publishing Group.
  • bookCopland, A. (1939, 1957, 1985).  What To Listen For In Music.  New York:  A Mentor book from Penguin Books.
  • DeVito, A. (1986).  Pocket Dictionary of Music Terms.  Milwaukee:  Hal Leonard Corporation.
  • Dorn, K. (unknown).  Multiphonics.  Medfield, MA:  Dorn Publications, Inc.
  • Eskelin, G. (1994).  Lies My Music Teacher Told Me:  Music Theory for Grownups.  Woodland Hills, CA:  Stage 3 Publishing.
  • Gerou, T. & Lusk, L. (1996).  Essential Dictionary of Musical Notation:  The Most Practical And Concise Source For Music Notation.  Los Angeles:  Alfred Publishing Co., Inc.sun and moon
  • Green, B. & Gallwey, W.T. (1986).  The Inner Game of Music.  Garden City, NY:  Anchor Press/Doubleday.
  • Guy, L. (1997).  Selection, Adjustment, and Care of Single Reeds:  A Handbook for Clarinetists and Saxophonists.  Stony Point, NY:  Rivernote Press.
  • Hal Leonard Staff (1993).  The Hal Leonard Pocket Music Dictionary.  Milwaukee:  Hal Leonard Corporation.
  • Harnum, J. (2001).  Basic Music Theory:  How to Read, Write, and Understand Written Music.  Fairbanks, AK:  Questions, Ink.
  • Harnsberger, L.C. (1996).  Essential Dictionary of Music Definitions.  Los Angeles:  Alfred Publishing Co., Inc.reader
  • Harnsberger, L.C. (1996).  Essential Dictionary of Music Theory.  Los Angeles:  Alfred Publishing Co., Inc.
  • Harris, E. (1984).  The Intervallistic Concept.  New York:  Charles Colin Publishing.
  • Herman, W. (1946).  Sax Scales, Cords & Solos.  Milwaukee:  Edwin H. Morris & Company, distributed by Hal Leonard.
  • Holst, I. (1963).  An ABC of Music:  A Short Practical Guide to the Basic Essentials of Rudiments, Harmony, and Form (Oxford Paperback Reference).  Oxford:  Oxford University Press.
  • Hovey, N.W. (1985).  Daily Exercises Saxophone.  Secaucus, NJ:  Warner Bros. Publications Inc.guitarist
  • Ingham, R. (1998).  The Cambridge Companion to the Saxophone.  Cambridge, UK:  Cambridge University Press.
  • Klose, H. (unknown).  25 Daily Exercises for Saxophone Ed. by H. Gee.  Medfield, MA:  Dorn Publications, Inc.
  • Kynaston, T. (1982).  Circular Breathing for the Wind Performer.  Secaucus, NJ:  Warner Bros. Publications Inc.
  • Kynaston, T. (1984).  Daily Studies for All Saxophones.  Secaucus, NJ:  Warner Bros. Publications Inc.
  • Lateef, Y. (1981).  Repository of Scales and Melodic Patterns.  Amherst, MA:  Fana Music.get in tune
  • Liebman, D. (1994).  Developing A Personal Saxophone Sound, 2d ed.  Medfield, MA:  Dorn Publications, Inc.
  • Lindemeyer, P. (1996).  Celebrating the Saxophone.  New York:  Hearst Books.
  • Mathieu, W.A. (1991).  The Listening Book:  Discovering Your Own Music.  Boston:  Shambala Publications, Inc.
  • Mathieu, W.A. (1994).  The Musical Life:  Reflections On What It Is and How To Live It.  Boston:  Shambala Publications, Inc.
  • Mauk, S. (unknown).   Saxophone Warm-Ups:  Materials for the Contemporary Saxophonist.  Medfield, MA:  Dorn Publications, Inc.
  • McLaughlin, P. (1992).  A Practical Owners Guide to the Saxophone.  Eustis, FL:  Instrumental Press.
  • McLean, J. (1996).  Daily Warm-Up Exercises for Saxophone.  Milwaukee:  Hal Leonard Corporation.
  • Mintzer, B. (unknown).  Playing the Saxophone.  Delevan, NY:  Kendor Music, Inc.conbductor
  • Murphy, B. (1984).  Clarinet Fingering Chart.  Chester, NY:  Music Sales Corp. (or Amsco Publications).
  • Murphy, B. (1984).  Saxophone Fingering Chart.  Chester, NY:  Music Sales Corp. (or Amsco Publications).
  • Pares, G. (1963).  Pares Scales for Saxophone, Rev. & Ed. by H.S. Whistler.  Milwaukee:  Rubank, Inc. distributed by Hal Leonard Corporation.
  • Pinksterboer, H. (2000).  The Rough Guide to Saxophone:  The Essential Tipbook.  London:  Penguin Books Ltd.
  • Priestley, B., Gelly, D., Trynka, P. & Bacon, T. (1998).  The Sax & Brass Book.  San Francisco:  Miller Freeman Books.
  • Randel, D. (1986).  The New Harvard Dictionary of Music.  Cambridge, MA:  The Belknap Press of Harvard University Press.
  • Rasher, S.M. (1986).  158 Saxophone Exercises.  Milwaukee:  Hal Leonard Corporation.tree and sun
  • Rasher, S.M. (1977).  Top-Tones for the Saxophone:  Four-Octave Range, 3rd.  New York:  Carl Fischer.
  • Roseman, E.B. (1999).  Edly's Music Theory for Practical People, 2nd.  Kennebunkport, ME:  Musical EdVentures or www.edly.com
  • Rousseau, E. (1981).  Saxophone High Tones.  St. Louis:  MMB Music.
  • Shanet, H. (1971).  Learn to Read Music.  New York:  Simon & Schuster.
  • Slonimski, N. (1997).  Thesaurus of Scales and Melodic Patterns.  Chester, NY:  Music Sales Corp.
  • Stephan, K. (1995).  The Complete Guide to Saxophone Playing:  for Classical & Jazz Musicians.  Jenison, MI:  Stephan Publications.
  • Teal, L. (1963).  The Art of Saxophone Playing.  Miami, FL:  Summy-Birchard Inc., distributed through Warner Bros. Publications Inc.
  • Vereecken, ? (unknown).  Foundation to Saxophone Playing.  New York:  Carl Fischer, Inc.man walking
  • Viola, J. (1986).  Creative Reading Studies for Saxophone:  Reading Technique, Phrasing & Rhythm Skills.  Milwaukee:  Hal Leonard Corporation.
  • Viola, J. (1965).  The Technique of the Saxophone:  Volume One, Scale Studies, Rev. Ed.  Milwaukee:  Berklee Press Publications distributed by Hal Leonard Corporation.
  • Viola, J. (1963).  The Technique of the Saxophone:  Volume Two, Chord Studies.  Milwaukee:  Berklee Press Publications distributed by Hal Leonard Corporation.
  • Viola, J. (1971).  The Technique of the Saxophone:  Volume Three, Rhythm Studies.  Milwaukee:  Berklee Press Publications distributed by Hal Leonard Corporation.
  • bookWilson, F.R. (1986 - O.P.).  Tone Deaf & All Thumbs:  An Invitation to Music-Making.  New York:  Vintage Books.
  • Yamaguchi, M. (2000).  The Complete Thesaurus of Musical Scales:  The Subset Concept.  New York:  Masaya Yamaguchi c/o Charles Colin Publications.

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