Pro Art Saxophone Method, Book II: Saxophone Book

Pease resists the urge to cram every possible technique into Book II, instead building methodically on fundamentals established in Book I. This measured pace means students actually internalize concepts rather than racing through exercises. The result is a saxophonist with solid habits and genuine musicality, not just mechanical fluency.

Working through this book feels like gaining confidence with each page. The exercises are musical enough to feel rewarding, yet straightforward enough that you can focus on the fundamentals without distraction. Your tone and technique develop together in a natural progression.

Saxophonists who have completed Book I and are ready to deepen their foundation in technique and music reading. This method works well for intermediate students in band, jazz ensembles, or private study who benefit from a focused, non-overwhelming approach to skill building.

• Pay attention to intonation as you work through the exercises. Many passages introduce new fingering combinations that can surprise the ear; mark your trouble spots and spend extra time on them.
• Use a tuner during practice to establish awareness of your natural tendencies, especially in the upper register where saxophone intonation can drift quickly.
• Approach each exercise as a musical phrase, not as a technical drill. Listen to your tone quality, articulation clarity, and breath support throughout.

Assign this as the primary supplemental method for intermediate saxophonists alongside your concert band repertoire. The 52 pages work well as a semester's worth of material when combined with ensemble playing, providing targeted skill work that directly supports the demands of more challenging band arrangements.

• Expanded range and upper register facility
• Articulation clarity and consistency
• Tone production and sound concept
• Sight-reading fluency in common keys
• Fingering accuracy for intermediate passages
• Musical phrasing and breath control