The Cambridge Companion to the SaxophoneRichard Ingham The Cambridge Companion to the Saxophone tells the story of the saxophone, its history and technical development from its invention by Adolphe Sax c. 1840 to the end of the twentieth century. It includes extensive accounts of the instrument's history in jazz, rock and classical music as well as providing performance guides. Discussion of the repertoire and soloists from 1850 to the present day includes accessible descriptions of contemporary techniques and trends, and moves into the electronic age with midi wind instruments. There is a discussion of the function of the saxophone in the orchestra, in 'light music', and in rock and pop studios, as well as of the saxophone quartet as an important chamber music medium. The contributors to this volume are some of the finest performers and experts on the saxophone. |
Contents
Invention and development | 1 |
In the twentieth century | 20 |
Influential soloists | 37 |
The repertoire heritage | 51 |
The saxophone quartet | 65 |
The mechanics of playing the saxophone Saxophone technique | 75 |
Jazz and rock techniques | 88 |
playing characteristics and doubling | 94 |
Rock and the saxophone | 153 |
The saxophone today The contemporary saxophone | 161 |
Midi wind instruments | 184 |
Teaching the saxophone | 189 |
Notes | 198 |
Appendices | 203 |
Contemporary repertoire | 204 |
Midi repertoire | 210 |
The professional player The saxophone in the orchestra | 101 |
The undocumented | 109 |
The studio player | 118 |
Jazz and the saxophone | 125 |
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References to this book
The Devil's Horn: The Story of the Saxophone, from Noisy Novelty to King of Cool Michael Segell No preview available - 2005 |