| The Cambridge Companion to the Saxophone Contributor(s): Ingham, Richard (Editor), Cross, Jonathan (Editor), Richard, Ingham (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0521596661 ISBN-13: 9780521596664 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $29.69 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 1999 Annotation: Written by some of the finest performers and experts on the saxophone, this book incorporates detailed historical developments in the classical, jazz and rock fields, provides practical performance guides, and includes a chapter on teaching the instrument. 26 photos. 8 music examples. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Music | Musical Instruments - Woodwinds - Music | History & Criticism - General - Music | Reference |
| Dewey: 788.7 |
| LCCN: 98017404 |
| Series: Cambridge Companions to Music |
| Physical Information: 0.52" H x 6.94" W x 9.74" (1.13 lbs) 246 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The Cambridge Companion to the Saxophone tells the story of the saxophone, its history and technical development from Adolphe Sax (who invented it c.1840) to the end of the 20th century. It includes extensive accounts of the instrument's history in jazz, rock and classical music as well as providing practical performance guides. Discussion of the repertoire and soloists from 1850 to the present day includes descriptions of contemporary techniques and trends, and moves into the electronic age with midi wind instruments. There is a discussion of the function of the saxophone in the orchestra, in light music and in rock and pop studios, as well as of the saxophone quartet as an important chamber music medium. |