saxmaniac
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Any ideas on interesting books for third year student?I have a child who has been studying saxophone privately with me once a week ffor an hour, for the past three years. I'm looking for a musicbook to get him to buy.Something with interesting pieces.
Pieces about 3 lines to half a page in length. And something that won't be too taxing.
Basically, just something interesting for this kid to work on. He's not practicing The method book stuff is pretty dry. I need something else for him...
I'm thinking of maybe Rubanks, but that's probably a little borig for the kid. I need something that will really get this kid inspired to practice.
Any suggestions?
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Guest
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Check out "Complete Jazz Styles, Introductory Etudes in Jazz Comprehension, Book 1."
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JPSaxMan
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Check out some lower level Aebersold books as well. 
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Altosaxophonerules
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Why not trying asking what HE wants to play, jazz music, improvising, bebop scales up and down. Make sure he ENJOYS playing the songs you give him.
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saxmaniac
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| Altosaxophonerules wrote: | | Why not trying asking what HE wants to play, jazz music, improvising, bebop scales up and down. Make sure he ENJOYS playing the songs you give him. |
But ASR, my student isn't very interested in playing at all. I need something that will inspire him to pick up his sax and start playing more. I'll be sure and try some of the things suggested.
Thanks guys,
Saxmaniac
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Altosaxophonerules
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Doesn't like playing the hornwell, that's much more different. At home is he forced by his parents to go practice or does he grab the horn once he gets his chance? I still have this notice from the band teacher a yr ago and it says
What parents should doDon't use practice as punishment
Have a DAILY routine for practice
stay around when child is practicing
don't give negative comments
encourage your child
Good luck in encouraging him to practice
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Yani-992
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Stay around when the child is practicing?? oh man.. i wont want my parents to be around when im practicing..
Why not get some sax duet pieces. U can always play with him. Plus u might get some fun out of it.
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saxmaniac
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| Yani-992 wrote: |
Why not get some sax duet pieces. U can always play with him. Plus u might get some fun out of it. |
Not a bad idea  ...
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