What Else Can I Play Alto Sax 3: Alto Saxophone

A curated jukebox of jazz standards, Broadway favorites, and folk-rooted gems. Each tune carries its own character, from the breezy elegance of 'La Vie En Rose' to the rhythmic snap of 'Rhythm Of The Rain,' giving students a taste of different musical moods and playing styles within a single collection.

Alto saxophone students who have moved beyond beginner exercises and are ready to play recognizable, appealing melodies. This works for students in their first year of serious study through early intermediate players who benefit from repertoire that keeps them engaged.

• Approach each tune's opening phrase as if you're introducing the melody to someone hearing it for the first time. Clarity and warmth in the first four bars set the listener's expectations.
• Pay attention to the character suggested by each title. A tune called 'Moonlight Serenade' demands different articulation and breathing than 'The Happy Wanderer.'
• Use the single-page format to your advantage by committing the melody to memory early. This frees you to focus on tone quality and expression rather than reading.

Rotate these tunes into weekly practice assignments, one per lesson or rehearsal. They work beautifully as solo performance pieces for studio recitals, as opening warm-up numbers in band rehearsal, or as part of a casual performance event where students showcase their growing repertoire.

• Melodic interpretation and phrasing across multiple musical styles
• Sustaining interest in a single-page format that requires memory and confidence
• Articulation and tone color choices appropriate to different song characters
• Reading and performing recognizable melodies with stylistic awareness