Abracadabra Saxophone

by Dee Shulman (Illustrator), Mike Collins (Illustrator), Jonathan Rutland

Abracadabra Clarinet: Pupil's Book Abracadabra spells 'excellent instrumental tutors' and the Abracadabra approach to learning through songs and tunes has set countless beginners on a clear path of progress and enjoyment with their chosen instrument. Now in a third edition, Abracadabra Woodwind has a fresh and contemporary new look and is fully updated. Full description

Genres: Music

64 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1998

About the author

Dee studied English at York University, and Illustration at Harrow School of Art. She began her career in magazines, book-jackets, cartoon strips and pop-video storyboards, and started writing for children when her own children were small. In spite of a diet of gummy bears and sherbet fountains her children have insisted on growing up - so her characters have had to grow up with them, and now even they refuse to do what they’re told!

Reviews

[Hilary · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book starts from 'I've never picked up an instrument before' to 'quite good'. I would recommend this to someone starting out who wants to work through a book, particularly to someone who wants to teach themselves. There's some really good songs which make all the difference. In Dulci Jubilo, Sumer is icumen in, The Irish Washerwoman, Walking in the air, The sorcerer's apprentice, Summertime, and many more. This book also contains what we both think is one of the most fun piece to play on the saxophone - The Pink Panther theme tune! Shows fingering, introduces new notes gradually and includes some music theory. Two CDs play performance and backing tracks.