The Richtmeyer Method for Saxophone Mastery, Vol. 1

Unlocking Artistry Through Fundamentals & Pedagogy

Connie Frigo (editor), Debra Richtmeyer (author)

Instrumentation

  • Saxophone
$42.00
SKU
414-41233

Format:

Everything you’ll never find in other method books — THE RICHTMEYER METHOD is a comprehensive curriculum to unlock your artistry, master fundamentals, develop control of reeds and equipment, build healthy posture and ergonomics, and learn how to express a spectrum of character and emotion in any music, from a C Major scale through complex modernism. Presented in 2 volumes, THE RICHTMEYER METHOD provides a thorough foundation (and much more!) for saxophone teachers, students at all levels, woodwind doublers wishing to improve saxophone tone and proficiency, and the advanced needs of career-oriented students and performers. Get the second volume here.
SKU: 414-41233
Language: en
Publisher: Theodore Presser Company
Product Type: Methods and Studies
Accompanied: Unaccompanied Solo
Page count: 204
UPC: 6-80160-68490-8
ISBN: 978-1-4911-3438-2
Chapter 1: Posture
17
Chapter 2: Embouchure
35
Chapter 3: The Ideal Oral Cavity
43
Chapter 4: Breathing and Air Control
47
Chapter 5: Vibrato
55
Chapter 6: Articulation
67
Chapter 7: Intonation
75
Chapter 8: Altissimo
89
Chapter 9: Cane and Synthetic Reeds
109
Chapter 10: Adjusting Cane Reeds
121
Chapter 11: The Art of Rhythm and Time
133
Chapter 12: Teaching Beginning and Intermediate Saxophone Lessons
147
Chapter 13: Teaching University-level Saxophone Lessons
157
Chapter 14: Diagnosing and Improving Fundamentals
169
Chapter 15: Teaching a Masterclass
177
Chapter 16: Coaching Saxophone Quartets
189
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