In this article, I’d like to share my baritone saxophone altissimo fingering chart with you. The chart starts on high E (the 3rd line above the staff) and extends up to C in the next octave above altissimo C, including quarter tones. For almost every note, I have also included alternative fingerings and intonation adjustments. … Leer más
In this article, I would like to share my quarter-tone fingering chart for baritone saxophone. The chart starts on low C#/D♭ (below this, producing quarter tones with an acceptable result is practically impossible) and ascends in quarter-tone intervals up to high E. Although all notes are shown, fingerings are only provided for the quarter tones, … Leer más
In an article about getting started on the baritone saxophone, I explained why I think the intermediate years of music education can be a good time to start playing the baritone. Alongside individual lessons, wind bands or other instrumental ensembles and chamber music (for example, playing in a saxophone quartet) are ideal settings to discover … Leer más
When I first created this article, around 2013, my aim was to offer students at music conservatories and universities a guide to baritone saxophone repertoire suited to the technical and interpretative demands of Bachelor-level studies. In later revisions (2015, 2017 and 2020), I introduced a number of changes, with a particular focus on original repertoire … Leer más
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Many baritone players asked me for advice on the repertoire for baritone saxophone. As it is impossible to know all repertoire (check out this post), I have a long list with the most interesting works in terms of pedagogy and interpretation that I studied or played once at least. Late 2020, I revised the … Leer más
Introduction Getting started with the baritone saxophone can raise plenty of questions. When is the right time to start? What set-up and repertoire are best for beginners? How can I manage the instrument’s size and weight? Should I change my embouchure? In this article, I share some thoughts and practical advice on getting started with … Leer más
Do you know that improvisation has always been a common practice among many performers in the history of music. Usually, improvisation is so often associated with jazz that seems that have nothing to do with “classical” (or written) music. However, improvisation has always been a common practice among many performers in the history of music. … Leer más
. Cover of the edition in Southern Music Company, San Antonio (TX, US) It is a very good example of the original “classical” repertoire for duo with piano. You will enjoy working on the Garland Anderson’s SONATA The Composer GARLAND ANDERSON (1933 – 2001) was an American composer and pianist who lived in Indiana most … Leer más