After the Sun
Melanie Thorne
A tango-based solo for alto sax and piano. It includes some key clicks and progresses through a range of styles. (Grade 5-6)
Beginners Blues
Melanie Thorne
An introduction to the blues scale with CD. Ideal for individual or
group lessons. (Grade 1-3)
[A]
Detox
Melanie Thorne
A composition for alto sax and piano, taking the soloist through
several different styles. (Grade 3)
[A/Pno]
Fitness Suite
Pauline Gordon
A composition for Soprano or Tenor saxophone and piano by Pauline Gordon. This Suite comprises of 3 contrasting movements – all with character and humour. The first movement is set at a fairly fast tempo in a syncopated style. The second movement is in a ‘swing’ bluesy style and the third movement is fast and rhythmic.
Off-beat for Sax
Melanie Thorne
Ten original syncopated pieces for the beginner saxophonist. Piano accompaniment and CD included. (Grade 1-3)
[A or T]
Ragaround
Melanie Thorne
Three Rag-based solos for either Alto or Tenor sax and piano. The first piece ‘Opening Rag’ is set at a lively tempo with some interesting interplay with the piano. The Second piece ‘Ragout’ is a little more relaxed, but still maintains the ‘rag’ characteristics. The last piece ‘Boogie Rag’ is fast with a driving rhythm maintained throughout. (Grade 4-5)
[A or T/Pno]
Who cares Anyway?
Melanie Thorne
A Three movement composition for Alto Sax and Piano with
accompanying CD that includes slow and ‘in tempo’ recordings.
(Grade 4-5)
[A/Pno)