Saxophone 1: module 3

City Lit

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    Course

  • Location

    London

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Continue to develop the fundamental skills of saxophone playing, making a good sound, note-reading and improvisation, listening and playing with others. This is the 3rd module of our year long level 1 course.
Tutor: David Harrison [external website].

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London
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Keeley Street, Covent Garden, WC2B 4BA

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About this course

- Demonstrate the ability to play and read a range of pieces for the saxophone
- Hold a part within a group
- Demonstrate an increase in confidence and ability to improvise short phrases
- Understand basic musical ideas.

You will need to bring your own instrument - alto or tenor saxophone (or possibly soprano) - and reeds (strength 2).

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Subjects

  • Improvisation
  • Play

Course programme

- Developing playing techniques: embouchure, breath control and tonguing
- Learning to play a selection of notes on the saxophone
- Studying relevant music theory and reading music for saxophone
- learning to listen and count time as you play
- Developing practice methods: long notes, scales, studies
- A range of repertoire in popular styles
- Simple improvisation.

During this course you will play in unison and simple part work. You will be taught through demonstration by the tutor. You are expected to practise musical exercises between classes.

Additional information

You can progress to Saxophone 2 next academic year. You may also be interested in one of our many Musicianship courses to support your practical learning. General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Student Centre and Library on Monday to Friday from 12:00 – 19:00. See the course guide for term dates and further details

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