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Comment on Introducing the new “Best iOS music apps” section by Puiu

Puiu — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 08:58:57 +0000

You have a really great selection of music apps for my smartphone, some of which i didn’t even know exist.
By the way, do you also happen to have some android suggestions too?

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Introducing the new “Best iOS music apps” section « saxopedia — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 19:09:08 +0000

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Introducing the new “Best iOS music apps” section « saxopedia — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 20:44:27 +0000

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Comment on Six (or more) iOS apps for practicing by Greger

Greger — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 21:56:22 +0000

I’ve used this quite a bit for both practice and with students. I actually downloaded it when it came with all the music as well and kept it on my old iPhone 3g, but it’s fairly easy to get hold of them even with the new iReal B version. So I’ve heard…..

I agree that it’s a affordable price for the whole suite and it works great. As long as you don’t plan to use it as a backtrack machine. The sound isn’t THAT great but for practice it’s perfect.

Comment on Over 1500 sax solo transcriptions, 3000+ in total! by kimmotive

kimmotive — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 20:18:42 +0000

thanks

Comment on Over 1500 sax solo transcriptions, 3000+ in total! by Ruben Hernandez

Ruben Hernandez — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 01:37:14 +0000

practice study

Comment on Over 1500 sax solo transcriptions, 3000+ in total! by Fulvio Palese

Fulvio Palese — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 15:39:10 +0000

Good!!!

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Interesting dilemma- guidance needed on improv methods - Page 3 — Sun, 27 May 2012 09:04:17 +0000

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Comment on [REVIEW] The Giant Steps Scratch Pad Complete by Bob Hartig

Bob Hartig — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 04:25:30 +0000

Francesco, thank you for your positive and balanced review of my book! I really appreciate your taking the time to acquaint yourself with the material. The Scratch Pad has been a labor of love. I initially offered it in just the original key for C, Bb, Eb, and bass clef instruments, and those editions are available as both PDF downloads and print. The Complete edition in all 12 keys took the book to its pinnacle, and I fancy that it contains a lifetime of material for those ambitious enough to want to master “Giant Steps” in every key.

To be honest, that isn’t me. I’m still working on mastering the tune in my own key as an alto man. But I have to say, I’m having a blast doing so! The material in the book is, as you have noted, primarily in running eighth notes. Each of the exercises was conceived individually as a technique-builder, and the eighth note patterns just happened by default because that’s how I found myself practicing. The point of the exercises is to develop enough technical facility and accelerate one’s harmonic command of the changes. Then, at a certain point, a player will begin to combine patterns and tweak the rhythms to create inventive, personal statements.

Thanks for going the extra mile with the practice track! I haven’t used it yet, but I plan to check it out and incorporate it into my playing.

Keep blowing and have fun doing what you do, Francesco. This site is a fantastic resource for saxophonists!

–Bob

Comment on Free backing tracks for practicing! by [REVIEW] The Giant Steps Scratch Pad Complete « saxopedia

[REVIEW] The Giant Steps Scratch Pad Complete « saxopedia — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 15:27:11 +0000

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