Challenging, yes, but it does make some things much easier. Cmea scales and arpeggios alto sax c major scale concert eb f major scale concert ab. Woodwinds and brass are to slur up and tongue down the scale. As usual i have followed a convention of using sharps for ascending passages and flats for descending, except where it complicates the look. This is probably the most useful scale in jazz improvisation. Pentatonic patterns for improvisation sample preparatory exercises below is an example of what i call pentatonic exercise 1 in the key of c major. Aug 11, 2001 these exercises are all based around the chromatic scale so its a good idea to first learn the scale before studying these exercises. Soprano sax finger chart bb soprano saxophone fingerings. Free 12 major blues scale sheet steve neff music blog. Printable scales written for the saxophone, including major, melodic minor, harmonic minor, natural minor and chromatic below are both printable pdf and html links. Mar 11, 2001 basic fingering charts with all sharps and flats here we have all the notes of the lower and upper registers including the sharps and flats aka the chromatic scale in some cases alternative fingerings are shown.
Flute 3 octaves from low c oboe low bb to high f bassoon 3 octaves from low bb soprano clarinet low e to g above high c. The example below shows how to play pentatonic exercise 1 in the key of f. When shifting to alto sax at the age of 15, and tenor at 17, the young dexter would probably. I am a saxophone player and teacher who is dedicated to helping sax players across the world. We offer a variety of online resources such as free reproducible scale sheets and fingering charts, free comprehensive method books, music for young concert band, marching and pep band, solo and ensemble, jazz ensemblecombo, and links to other great resources. This also includes learning how to play chromatic scales on your saxophone. Cmea scales and arpeggios alto sax betsy ross arts. The line returning to the root still within the pentatonic scale, as shown. How to finger all the notes on the saxophone chromatic. Chromatic scale sheet music for alto saxophone download. For symphonic band and wind ensemble, alto, baritone, and tenor saxophones have the same chromatic scale. To become fluent on sax one needs to know all the different fingerings. Major scale a concert bmajor scale d concert amajor scale c concert chromatic scale.
Heres a pdf sample for you download from my book, melodic minor scale jazz studies, which can serve as a reference. Notice how we play down to the lowest note on our saxophone that is still in the scale, and then back up again to finish on f. Chromatic scales for saxophones by richard mohrmann. Band scale studies free download major scales clarinet. In this exercise we play our major pentatonic scale over the entire range of our instrument up and back down again. Chromatic scale instructions for the saxophone chromatic. The scales listed, including the chromatic scale, will be called for in concert pitch and will be played.
Atssb region 8 middle school alto sax scales updated. Great saxophone techniquethe chromatic scale lesson 1 quantity. One octave major and minor scales alto saxophone baritone saxophone boltz bands concert c major a major. Youve got your brand new saxophone assembled correctly, neck strap in place, reed on, and ready to go. This is troy roberts and were going to talk about the chromatic scale on the alto saxophone today. Each poster depicts a complete chromatic scale with fingering for each note including every alternate enharmonic substitution. Powered by create your own unique website with customizable templates. How to finger all the notes on the saxophone chromatic scale. D major scale concert e b major scale concert d g major scale concert a e chromatic scale. Printable scales written for the saxophone, including major, melodic minor, harmonic minor, natural minor and chromatic below are both printable pdf and html links to all the major, minor and chromatic scales for saxophone. How to play the chromatic scale on a saxophone howcast. Great saxophone techniquethe chromatic scale lesson 1. Here are 7 of my favourite workouts that you can use in each practice session to fine tune your technique and make great progress. This document may be distributed freely for personal and educational use.
Jan 15, 2016 now all you have to do for this exercise is play all of them. Low ab low b low c low cd dede f fg ga ga ab b cd c b b g c design 2005 baxter music publishing. Ive put this particular triad pair in all keys and demonstrated how each triad pair resolves from the 5 different dominant 7th chords to their corresponding tonics in a variety of ways. Xs, the new unfiled cut is intended for artists who love the typical jazz rk jain. Requirements all eligible eb alto saxophone students are required to.
These also extremely useful for basic technique and improvising. Forestone unfiled alto sax, xs, reed for alto saxophone, strength. Poston scale packet alto bari saxophone jenn bock 4. Concert bb chromatic scale one octave written g chromatic means forked fingering. Chromatic scales for saxophones download sheet music pdf file.
Written for solo instrument alto saxophone with a duration of 1 min. Alto sax scales updated 11 d major scale concert f g major scale concert bb c major scale concert eb f major scale concert ab chromatic scale. These exercises are all based around the chromatic scale so its a good idea to first learn the scale before studying these exercises. Watch the video for saxophone assemblydisassembly tips here. Chromatic scale instructions for the saxophone chromatic scale. In this book are 26 scales notated in all 15 key signatures. Jazz duets with piano and saxophone with daan herweg 6 timeless standards to duet playalong album 16. Lower register lower register chromatic upper register.
If you eat your vegetables, you will grow up to be big and strong. Poston scale packet altobari saxophone jenn bock 4. Discover your favourite alto sax jazz scales sheet music book. One octave major and minor scales alto saxophone baritone. Jul 27, 2018 saxophone fingering chart pdf better sax download. Chromatic scale, whether its a scale or chromaticism, is just a. All links marked with an asterisk notes a revised file. Flute low c to high f oboe low c to high c bassoon low bb to high f soprano clarinet low e to high. Imagine playing every note on the piano without skipping any. Advantage scales altobaritone saxophone major scales. The chromatic scale must be played in sixteenth notes at the tempo of q 100.
The chromatic scale is when you play every note on the instrument, in order, up or down. Alto saxophone scales middle school honors band 12108. Tonal organizations and applications over dominant 7th chords. One octave major and minor scales alto saxophone baritone saxophone boltz bands concert c major a major 7.
Chromatic scale exercises for saxophone taming the saxophone. The first one in each case can be considered the regular fingering. Chromatic scales are a great way to get your technique tuned up. Feel free to try and go up even higher if you can, but its ok. If youd like to delve more deeply into melodic minor scales and how they apply to iivi chord progressions, consider my pdf book, melodic minor scale jazz studies.
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