Lemoine Londeix JEAN-marie - Saxophone En Jouant Vol.1

Summary of This Method

Intended for young music enthusiasts who wish to play the saxophone, this method was designed to make learning both enjoyable and effective. Jean-Marie Londeix carefully guides the beginner through their very first steps, favoring a gradual approach that builds the student's confidence and encourages regular practice. The goal is clear: to learn while having fun, all while laying solid foundations.

The "one lesson per page" structure is one of the book's strengths. Each page sets a precise goal, with deliberately accessible challenges that can be overcome within a week of practice. This organization promotes a simple routine to maintain, whether practicing alone, with a teacher, or in a school setting. The method thus allows steady progress without skipping steps.

Throughout the pages, acquired knowledge is quickly reviewed, which is essential for stabilizing reflexes: reading, coordination, setup, and initial sound quality requirements. Difficulties are mastered very gradually, and the provided texts, intentionally easy, are carefully prepared with appropriate exercises. The student therefore approaches pieces with concrete tools already in hand, which limits blocks and improves playing quality.

Appreciated for its pedagogical coherence, this method fits within a structured work approach, notably praised by Marcel Mule. It serves as a reliable sheet music resource to build technical and musical foundations on the saxophone from the beginner level, with a clear and motivating progression.

Technical specifications

Publication

Methods

Instrumentation	saxophone	Pages	49
Genre	learning method	Year of publication	1964
Difficulty	1