This book brings together studies that focus on saxophone-specific technical difficulties, such as register changes, dexterity in the low register, and coordination of the ring and little fingers. Similar to Buddhist meditation mantras, the exercises are repeated gradually increasing the difficulty level. An ideal reference for advanced saxophonists that can be used in lessons or as concert preparation.
Mantra for the Palm keys and the Transition to the 3rd octave
Mantra for the Transition from the 1st to the 2nd octave
Mantra for low B flat
Mantra for the Little fingers
Mantra for the Transition to the 3rd octave - The same etude an octave lower for the Transition from the 1st to the 2nd octave
Mantra for low B
Left-handed Crazy Raga for ring finger, Little finger and octave transitions
Chromatic chords in the high Register
Chromatic chords an octave lower for the Transition from the 1st to the 2nd octave
Mantra for the left ring finger and low notes
Mantra for the Transition between the octave keys
Mantra for jumps into the 3rd octave
Mantra for the right ring finger
Mantra in D sharp minor for the low register
