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RYAN'S SAXOPHONE LESSONS

March 23, 2025

Remember:

 - have a bit less mouthpiece in your mouth - otherwise your tone is shouty and you will play a bit flat.

 

Assignment for next lesson:

- In the EXERCISES section below, practice the specific assignments listed 

 - In the TUNES section: LISTEN to The Rakes of Mallow and then practice it from the pdfs; also check out Chameleon

Exercises-
 
You finished the Fishin' Hole scale sheet!

Now move on to practicing from TWO SOURCES:
1) The pdf below  - practice from the beginning through m. 68
2) The Key Signature Review link: practice the pages in C Major and F Major 

 
KEY SIGNATURE REVIEW PAGE:
Practice both pages in the keys of C and F
TUNES-
The Rakes of Mallow -
First, listen to the recording and then get to work on the pdf; there are additional practice tracks below (slow, medium, and fast):
Rakes of Mallow SLOW HOT SPOTS (in C alto)
00:00 / 06:15
Rakes of Mallow MEDIUM (in C for alto)
00:00 / 01:47
Rakes of Mallow FAST (in C for alto)
00:00 / 01:11
Chameleon (alto saxo both parts) 90bpm
00:00 / 02:25
Chameleon Play Along in Bb Concert 120bpm
00:00 / 04:19
My Little Suede Shoes étude based on Stitt solo (alto sx, mm = 60)
00:00 / 07:12
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