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Welcome to the Get Jamming Books Blog Site
Here you will find latest information on the Get Jamming Books available in the Apple Book Store, resources, tips and general information related to saxophone playing.
Students of the Get Jamming method are able to request pieces which I will make available for downloading.
Visitors are more than welcome to download the files, but please pass on the word about the Get Jamming books to your friends.
Students, if you are enjoying the book please remember to leave a review in the Apple Book Store.
So enjoy and. ..
Get Jamming!

Friday 28 February 2014

Updated Sample Book - now available

Apple has finally uploaded the new version of the sample Get Jamming Alto Saxophone: Beginners.
Includes:
- Introductory lessons
- First two Units with Demo tracks
- Unit Contents
- Two additional pieces

Download it on your iPad and...
Get Jamming!

Click here to go to the iTunes Store

Tuesday 25 February 2014

Minor Thirds Exercise (More developed players)

Here's a 'little' exercise I developed after listening to Ernie Watts talk about his warm up routine.
Start slowly and use different articulation patterns.
(eg, Two tongued, two slurred)
Also try in 3/4 and with triplets (see example on the bottom)
Have fun!

Request - Cold Duck Time

Cold Duck Time by Eddie Harris.

Saturday 22 February 2014

Updated Sample Book

Hi all,
I have had a few requests asking for a little more in the sample book.
I have updated the book and have included
- Introductory pages
- Units 1 and 2
- Contents of all Units
- Two extra pieces.
The upload is in review so I guess it will take a day or two to clear with Apple Book Store.
Please keep those reviews coming in!

Keep Jamming,
Mario

Request - The Jody Grind

Another request - Jody Grind by Horace Silver
Some tricky moments in this one.... in bar 11  use side A#.
I have also transcribed bass and drums. Let me know if you would like them.

Request - The Wheel by Chris Potter

Two main themes from The Wheel by Chris Potter. This one was fun transcribing!
I have even transcribed the main drum beat...just for fun!
(Watch the flats!)

Friday 21 February 2014

Song Request - Mr Saxobeat (sax riff)

As requested by a Get Jamming student - the sax riff to Mr Saxobeat.
Enjoy and happy jamming!

Thursday 20 February 2014

Review by Jessica

Thank you for your wonderful review Jessica. Glad you are enjoying the book. Happy jamming!
Let me know if there is anything I can help you with.


by Jessica-rosensin - Feb 20, 2014
Brilliant! What a fantastic book! It is very educational and is also a very fun and enjoyable way to learn saxophone. I definitely recommend this book to all saxophone players, especially beginners. Very happy with my purchase.


Wednesday 19 February 2014

Thank You

Hi all

I have had great response towards my first publication.

Don't hesitate dropping me a line and give my book a review if you are enjoying it!!

Have fun learning and playing!

Request - Hey Brother alto sax

First request....

I have  had an email request by a Get Jamming student for the song Hey Brother by Avicii.
Here is a simplified version for alto sax... enjoy  (glad to hear you are enjoying the book!)


Out Now!

Get Jamming Alto Saxophone: Beginners is now available on the iTunes bookstore!

Link to Bookstore:
https://itunes.apple.com/au/book/get-jamming-alto-saxophone/id820309692?mt=11

Thursday 13 February 2014

Almost Here!

The wait is almost over. Just in the final stages of release (1 - 2 weeks).

So shine up your Saxophone and prepare to...

Get Jamming!