What Else Can I Play Alto Sax 4: Alto Saxophone

A tour through decades of beloved tunes. You'll move from the rhythmic snap of jazz standards to the soaring melodic lines of classic film themes, then shift gears into accessible pop arrangements. The alto sax shines throughout, whether in the spotlight or as a featured voice.

Alto saxophonists working through intermediate repertoire who want to explore beyond classical solos and exercise books. This book serves students ready to engage with real melodies from jazz, film, and popular music while building ensemble and solo confidence.

• Approach the jazz tunes (I Got Rhythm, In The Mood) with swing articulation and light, bouncy phrasing rather than classical legato
• Use the film and TV themes as opportunities to shape phrases for dramatic effect; The Pink Panther and Star Wars reward confident dynamic control
• In the ballads like Close To You and The Greatest Love Of All, focus on consistent air support to sustain long phrases with warmth

Draw from this collection for jazz ensemble repertoire, recital programming, or as warm-up material that students enjoy. The familiar titles make these pieces natural choices for school concerts where audiences recognize the melodies instantly.

• Swing articulation and jazz phrasing
• Reading and executing dynamic contrast across contrasting styles
• Sustaining long melodic phrases in ballad tempos
• Ensemble awareness through familiar, recognizable melodies
• Expression and interpretation applied to well-known music