Detail 01
Alto saxophone part
Written in E-flat transposition. A tenor or soprano player would be transposing at sight the whole way through.
Product detailSKU #1323966671675
AlfredGordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band Play-Along Series Alto Saxophone Book & CD
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Big band play-along book and CD for alto sax, from Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band. For sax players wanting to practice against a real big band chart.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Alto players sitting in a school or community jazz band
- Sax students learning to phrase over big band arrangements
- Practicing sectional parts at home without the full band
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who can't yet read jazz rhythms in notation
- Tenor or bari players — parts are written for alto
- Anyone wanting a classical or beginner method course
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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Includes a CD
Recorded band tracks let you play your part against the full arrangement instead of alone with a metronome.
Detail 03
Play-along format
The audio typically runs with and without the solo part, so you can hear the reference then take the chair yourself.
Detail 04
Big Phat Band material
Modern big band writing — dense harmony, tight rhythmic figures. Harder reading than a standard jazz combo lead sheet.
Detail 05
Book and disc under twenty-five dollars
You get printed music plus the recorded tracks in one package, no separate audio purchase.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01It's a physical CD — you need a disc drive or player to use it
- 02Instrument, reeds, and stand aren't included
- 03This is repertoire and practice material, not a beginner's method book
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use this on tenor sax?
Not as written. The part is for alto in E-flat. Tenor is in B-flat, so you'd have to transpose every line yourself.
02Is the CD included or a download code?
A CD ships with the book. If your computer has no optical drive, you'll need an external USB disc reader to pull the tracks.
03What skill level is this?
Intermediate and up. You need solid reading, comfort with jazz rhythms, and a working range across the horn. It's not entry-level material.
04Do the tracks have the sax part played on them?
Play-along sets of this kind include demonstration and backing versions, so you can listen to the part performed and then play it yourself over the band.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
