Jazz Alto Sax Tunes (Grade 2): Graded Repertoire with Minus-One Backing TracksUPC: 9781860963056MPN: 9781860963056Brand Name: ABRSMOverview: Essential Graded Jazz Repertoire for Alto Saxophone StudentsTheJazz Alto Sax Tunesseries, specifically this album designed forGrade 2players, provides a rich and accessible foundation in the jazz repertoire forAlto Saxophonestudents. Published byABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music), this collection features a blend ofwell-known jazz standardsin accessible arrangements andnew piecesspecially commissioned from leading jazz musicians and educators.This tutor pack is crucial for students preparing forABRSM Jazz Gradesor simply seeking to develop authenticJazz, Blues, and Latinstyles. The accompanying CD is an essential practice tool, offering:Full Performance Recordings: Professional recordings of the full pieces to guide learning and phrasing.’Minus-One’ Backing Tracks: High-quality rhythm section accompaniments with the solo saxophone track removed, allowing the student to perform the piece as if playing with a live band.The selection covers a wide range of moods and styles, fromHerbie Hancock’sfunk-infused”Watermelon Man”toAntonio Carlos Jobim’scool”Fotografia”, ensuring comprehensive stylistic training.Magyar ttekints: Alapvet Fokozat Jazz Repertor Alto Szaxofonos Tanulknak Minus-One KsrzenkkelAJazz Alto Sax Tunessorozat, klnsen ez a2. fokozatjtkosok szmra tervezett album, gazdag s hozzfrhet alapot biztost a jazz repertorjban azAltszaxofondikok szmra. AzABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music)ltal kiadott gyjtemny ajl ismert jazz standardekhozzfrhet tiratait s vezet jazz zenszektl, valamint oktatktl kln megrendeltj darabokattvz.Ez az oktatcsomag kulcsfontossg aABRSM Jazz Vizsgkrakszl dikok szmra, vagy azoknak, akik egyszeren az autentikusJazz, Blues s Latinstlusokat szeretnk fejleszteni. A mellkelt CD alapvet gyakorleszkz, amely a kvetkezket knlja:Teljes Elads Felvtelek: Professzionlis felvtelek a teljes darabokrl, amelyek segtik a tanulst s a frzisok kialaktst.’Minus-One’ Ksrzenk: Kivl minsg ritmusszekci ksretek a szl szaxofon sv nlkl, lehetv tve a tanul szmra, hogy gy adja el a darabot, mintha l zenekarral jtszana.A vlasztk hangulatok s stlusok szles skljt fedi le, aHerbie Hancockfunk-betsWatermelon Man-jtlAntonio Carlos JobimhvsFotografia-jig, biztostva az tfog stlusbeli kpzst.Product FeaturesFormat:Sheet music book with included CDLength:48 pagesLanguage:EnglishGenre:Educational / Jazz Instruction / Graded RepertoireStyle:Jazz, Blues, Latin, Progressive Jazz, Film Score ThemesInstrumentation:Alto Saxophone (Solo Line) with Piano/Rhythm Section accompaniment (CD)Level/Grade:Grade 2 (ABRSM Graded Exams)CD Features:Full performance and ‘Minus-One’ backing tracks for every piece.ISBN-13/ISMN:9781860963056Publication Year:2003Interesting Facts: The ABRSM and Jazz EducationThe ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music) introduced its graded jazz syllabus to provide a structured path for students to learn the theory and practice of improvisation and jazz styles, giving it the same academic recognition as classical music. ThisGrade 2volume serves as an early introduction to complex rhythms and sophisticated harmony, using familiar and iconic tunes.The tracklist is notable for its historical breadth, featuring:Golden Age Jazz:Duke EllingtonandBenny Carterstaples (“Wanderlust,” “When Lights Are Low”).Hard Bop/Soul Jazz:Horace Silver’sdefinitive”Song for my Father.”Jazz Fusion/Funk:Herbie Hancock’senduring”Watermelon Man,”a crucial tune for under