On Saturday 21st February, twenty saxophonists met in Bracknell for an improvisation workshop with renowned multi-instrumentalist, Justin Swadling. For many of the Sax Bandits, me included, this was a first venture into any type of soloing/improvising, but Justin’s approach was perfect for newbies, as well as those with a little experience under their belts. WhileRead more
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In my previous post, ‘Meet The Saxophone Family‘, I gave a brief introduction to the whole family of E♭ and B♭ saxophones. It’s time to look at the bigger members of the family in more detail and what makes them both special… and awkward. Here is my family portrait: E♭ Baritone Saxophone The E♭ baritoneRead more
At some point in your playing, you are going to have to ‘sight read’ music – the stuff of nightmares or an exciting challenge? The good news is that, unless you are a seasoned pro, you will always have some time to look at the score and ‘get the picture’. But what should you lookRead more
