LibGuides: Saxophone: Technique

Recommended Resources

Technique Books in the Allen Library (selections)

48 Études, Op. 31 by Franz Wilhelm Ferling
Call Number: M269 F35 E48 V1-2

Publication Date: 2018

Most commonly used saxophone etude book for high school through college.
The Orchestral Saxophonist by Bruce Ronkin, Robert Frascotti (Editors)
Call Number: MT506 R77 v.1-2 [Allen shelves]

Publication Date: 1978

The definitive source for saxophone orchestral excerpts.
The Richtmeyer Method for Saxophone Mastery by Debra Richtmeyer with Connie Frigo
Call Number: MT502 R53 v.1-2 [Allen shelves]

Publication Date: 2021

Comprehensive manuals covering all aspects of saxophone playing and pedagogy.
The Techniques of Saxophone Playing by Marcus Weiss, Giorgio Netti
Call Number: MT500 W45 T 2010 [Allen shelves]

Also available online.
Recent and comprehensive guide to most aspects of saxophone playing with an emphasis on extended techniques.
Voicing by Donald J. Sinta, Denise C. Dabney
Call Number: MT505 S56 V65 [Allen shelves]

Publication Date: 1992

Tried and true text for learning the technique of voicing, by former Hartt professor Don Sinta.

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Browse the Catalog

Browse by subject in the catalog, for example:

Saxophone > Instruction and study
Saxophone > Methods
Saxophone > Orchestral excerpts
Saxophone > Studies and exercises

Woodwind instruments > Instruction and Study

Browse the Shelves

There are many more technique books available in the library! Use these call numbers to find more:

Call Number	Topic
MT339	Wind technique (general)
MT500	Saxophone technique (general)
MT502	Saxophone methods
MT505	Saxophone exercises/etudes
MT506	Saxophone orchestral studies

Browse Professional Journals

Professional journals are a great place to learn from experts about the most recent developments in your field.
Search articles online or browse the Allen Library current periodicals (near the Allen entrance). See especially:

International Musician by American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada
Available in print (last two years on current periodicals shelf) and online (2003 - present).
The Saxophone Symposium by North American Saxophone Alliance
Available in print only.

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