Billaudot Ferling F.W. - 48 Etudes Op.31 Vol.2 - Saxophone Alto & Piano
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Summary of This Method
Everyone knows the immense pedagogical value of Franz Wilhelm Ferling's 48 études, which have become a benchmark in saxophone learning over time. Originally written for oboe in 1831, these études were later adapted for saxophone and incorporated into class practices as early as 1942, helping to forge a shared technical and musical tradition among saxophonists worldwide.
In this edition, arranger Gaetano Di Bacco offers a decidedly musical reading of these essential pages. His goal is not only to help the performer overcome execution difficulties but also to provide a broader understanding of the work: phrasing breath, direction of the discourse, balance of tensions, and a clear perception of formal architecture.
The major specificity of this work lies in the creation of a piano part. Conceived as a true partner, it highlights harmonic progressions and supports the saxophone line with a singing logic. This contextualization transforms daily practice into a chamber music experience and allows these études to be approached as concert repertoire, beyond mere exercises.
Di Bacco claims an aesthetic inspired by "bel canto": priority to vocality, legato, flexibility, and elegance of line. He also chooses not to impose strict metronomic markings, letting the piano accompaniment naturally suggest the tempo and character unique to each étude. Finally, the dedication to Claude Delangle underlines this edition's roots in the great saxophone school and in a demanding artistic approach.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | Publication | Sheet music |
| Composer | Franz Wilhelm Ferling | Instrumentation | For saxophone and piano |
| Arranger | Gaetano Di Bacco | ||
Questions frequently asked
Are the Ferling Op.31 Vol.2 Etudes written for alto saxophone?
This edition is intended for alto saxophone with piano accompaniment, as indicated in its title.
Is the piano part included in this edition?
Gaetano Di Bacco's arrangement includes a piano part designed to support the saxophone line. It highlights harmonic progressions and places the etudes within a chamber music context.
How many etudes are included in Ferling Op.31?
Franz Wilhelm Ferling's Opus 31 contains 48 etudes. This volume 2 belongs to that pedagogical reference, originally written for oboe in 1831 and later adapted for saxophone.
Are there metronome markings in these etudes?
No strict metronome markings are imposed in Gaetano Di Bacco's approach. The tempo and character of each etude are suggested by the piano accompaniment.
What style of interpretation is sought in Billaudot Ferling F.W. - 48 Etudes Op.31 Vol.2?
The edition favors an aesthetic inspired by bel canto, focused on vocality and legato. The work also emphasizes phrase breathing, speech direction, and formal architecture.
