Alfred Publishing Gershwin George - Gershwin By Special Arrangement + CD - Saxophone And Piano
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Summary of This Book
Designed for the instrumentalist who wants to play in jazz style without having to improvise, this collection for alto saxophone offers 11 carefully arranged pieces in an accessible and musical approach. The goal is clear: to allow you to focus on the essentials of the jazz language (rhythmic placement, dynamics, accents, breathing, phrase shaping) while remaining guided by a structured score. The included CD complements the work by providing a practical tool to develop listening skills, timing, and confidence in playing situations.
This series is designed to remain consistent across different instruments: the books are compatible, with only slight adjustments in the "variation" section to respect the range and particularities of each instrument. Here you will find a selection of famous titles: I Got Rhythm, But Not for Me, Embraceable You, A Foggy Day, Fascinating Rhythm, I've Got a Crush on You, 'S Wonderful, How Long Has This Been Going On, Nice Work If You Can Get It, Someone to Watch Over Me, Strike Up the Band. An excellent choice for working on standards, preparing for auditions, varying your practice sessions, or simply enjoying an elegant and effective repertoire to progress.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Jazz, Blues, Soul | Publication | Sheet music |
| Instrumentation | alto saxophone | Genre | jazz sheet music |
| Collection | Instrumental Series | Difficulty | intermediate |
Questions frequently asked
Is this collection suitable for alto saxophone?
The writing is intended for alto saxophone and the indicated level is intermediate.
Can jazz be studied without improvising using this sheet music?
The 11 pieces are arranged to allow an approach to the jazz style without the need to improvise. Work can focus on rhythmic placement, dynamics, and accentuation. Phrasing and breathing are also part of the focus areas.
Which Gershwin pieces are included?
The collection notably contains I Got Rhythm, But Not for Me, Embraceable You, and A Foggy Day. Also featured are 'S Wonderful, Someone to Watch Over Me, and Strike Up the Band, among 11 titles in total.
Is a CD included with Gershwin By Special Arrangement for alto saxophone?
A CD is included with the book. It provides a support tool to develop listening, timing, and confidence in playing situations.
Are the arrangements compatible with those for other instruments?
The Instrumental Series is designed to remain compatible across instruments. Only the "variation" section undergoes slight adjustments according to the range and specific characteristics of each instrument.
