Folk Roots for Alto SaxophoneIncludes CD
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In this timeless new collection, Hywel Davies presents eleven fresh interpretations of traditional British folk-tunes together with five complementary folk-inspired original compositions for developing saxophonists to learn, enjoy and perform.Ideally suited for students of grade 1-3 standard, these progressive albums also contain helpful notes describing the lyrical character, content and inspiration behind each piece, equipping players to give informed, authentic and stylish performances.A superb CD of performances, backing tracks, and slowed-down backing tracks for practice is included. Hywell Davies is an award-winning composer, arranger and creative artist. His works have been performed on five continents and broadcast on three.
Difficulty guide: 1-3
Difficulty level, roughly compared to ABRSM exam grades. 0 is total beginner, 9 is advanced (beyond grade 8).
ABRSM Alto Saxophone (from 2022)
Trinity College London Alto Saxophone (2017 to 2022)Contents
- Blackbirds and Thrushes
- Priddy Fair
- The Watchet Sailor
- Wraggle Taggle
- The Ploughboy
- Adieu
- Fanny Blair
- It's A Rosebud in June
- Farewell, Nancy
- Song
- The Miller of the Dee
- Whistling Song
- The trees they do grow so high
- When the boat comes in (Dance ti' thy Daddy)
- Milonga
- Hornpipe
Item Details
Instrumentation
- Part 1: Alto Saxophone
- Part 2: Piano
Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes
Publisher's reference: BH 12953
Our Stock Code: 1373424
Media Type: Paperback (46 pages [score]); includes accompaniment CD