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A Technique Book You Will Actually Want to Read: Wolkowski Book Review
Sara Anna Wolkowski's book Saxophone Technique sets a new standard for character and tone in technique books. A fun and quirky read that not only breaks down fundamentals for new players but provides a refreshing explanation for systems that even the most seasoned saxophonist takes for granted. This book is a unique read.
Dan Graser and the Origins of Chops
When the music world went on sabbatical during the COVID-19 pandemic, Graser switched gears and began a new project—fleshing out ideas in his studio and plugging away with the music notation software Sibelius, synthesizing a much-needed update for the saxophone. What resulted was three volumes and nearly 1,000 pages of saxophone exercises and analytic studies that you can practice until your fingers go numb. Chops 221 Full Range Fundamentals and Technical Exercises for the 21st Century Saxophonist (2021)is over 350 pages of humbling fundamentals containing the patterns and building blocks needed to extend your range and technique as a player.