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SAXOPHONEGrades 3–5A progressive method

This progressive sight reading method provides you everything you need to prepare for the sight reading test in your Trinity exam. Ten lessons per grade each lead step‑by‑step to a duet to read from sight with your teacher, to encourage the development of ensemble sight reading skills — although this is not required in grade exams, it is vital in building confidence in sight reading.

Specimen tests are included at the end of each grade, offering a wealth of practice opportunity and making this a truly comprehensive package.

All syllabuses and further information about Trinity College London exams can be obtained from trinitycollege.com

Sight Reading

SAXOPHONEA progressive method

Grades 3–5James Rae

The following Trinity publications are available from trinitycollege.com/shop or your local music shop:

Theory of Music Workbooks Grade 3 TG 006523 ISBN 978‑0‑85736‑002‑1Grade 4 TG 006530 ISBN 978‑0‑85736‑003‑8Grade 5 TG 006547 ISBN 978‑0‑85736‑004‑5

Musical Moments & MosaicsAccompanied & solo repertoire

Musical Moments Alto Saxophone book 3 (accompanied) TG 009661 ISBN 978‑0‑85736‑202‑5 Musical Moments Alto Saxophone book 4 (accompanied) TG 009678 ISBN 978‑0‑85736‑203‑2 Musical Moments Alto Saxophone book 5 (accompanied) TG 009685 ISBN 978‑0‑85736‑204‑9

Musical Moments Tenor Saxophone book 3 (accompanied) TG 009715 ISBN 978‑0‑85736‑207‑0 Musical Moments Tenor Saxophone book 4 (accompanied) TG 009722 ISBN 978‑0‑85736‑208‑7 Musical Moments Tenor Saxophone book 5 (accompanied) TG 009739 ISBN 978‑0‑85736‑209‑4

Mosaics for Saxophone book 1 (Initial-Grade 5) (solo) TG 009302 ISBN 978‑0‑85736‑178‑3

Saxophone & Jazz Saxophone Scales, Arpeggios & StudiesInitial–Grade 8

TCL 013415 ISBN 978‑0‑85736‑383‑1

Aural Book 1Specimen tests for Trinity exams — includes CD

Book 1 (Initial–Grade 5) TCL 015808 ISBN 978‑0‑85736‑535‑4

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Foreword The study of sight reading is valuable because it enables musicians to enjoy music that is new to them, either on their own or in a group. As with any other skill, confidence in sight reading comes with training and regular practice.

This progressive method provides a carefully paced approach to sight reading, suitable for anyone wishing to improve their sight reading on the Saxophone. For those studying for a Trinity grade exam, the elements required are all introduced by the time the student reaches the end of the relevant grade section. At each grade there are ten lessons, each with a clear area of focus. Stage-appropriate sight reading tips, both general and specific to the instrument, are given along the way.

Each lesson presents several preparatory exercises leading to a duet, included to encourage the development of ensemble sight reading skills. While duets are not required for grade exams, they are vital in building confidence and rhythmic fluency. Each duet builds on the same musical ideas as the preceding exercises, consolidating the learning and assisting the student through familiarity.

Official Trinity specimen sight reading tests conclude each grade section. By the time the student has completed the ten lessons they should be well prepared to cope with the demands of these tests.

About the AuthorJames Rae is one of Europe’s most published composers of educational wind music, having at present over 250 publications to his credit. His music includes instrumental jazz study books, tutors, five musicals, transcriptions and many volumes of duets along with sonatinas and chamber works for all woodwinds and saxophones. Many of his publications are to be found on all the major wind examination syllabuses worldwide. Recent commissions have included the overture for concert band ‘Platform One’ for the opening of the Colyer-Fergusson Music Building at The University of Kent.

As a freelance clarinettist and saxophonist, James Rae has worked professionally in nearly every possible musical situation from West End musicals to engagements with some of the country’s major orchestras.

As well as writing and performing, James Rae has tutored and conducted on many courses over the last 25 years including the highly popular Northern Saxophone Course, Ace Foundation Courses (Cambridge), Jazz Zone and the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain.

SR Saxophone Grades 3–5 978-0-85736-851-5

Contents

Grade 3 lessons ...................................................................................2

Grade 3 specimen tests ..................................................................22

Grade 4 lessons .................................................................................26

Grade 4 specimen tests .................................................................46

Grade 5 lessons .................................................................................52

Grade 5 specimen tests ..................................................................72

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