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Alto saxophone in Eb
Parts are transposed for alto only. A tenor or soprano player would read the wrong pitches straight from the page.
Product detailSKU #1296839766800
Carl FischerI Used to Play Alto Sax Book/CD
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Refresher method for adults coming back to alto sax after years off, with CD accompaniment. Not a first-time beginner course.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Adults picking the horn back up after school band
- Practicing at home without booking lessons
- Players who prefer a physical CD to online streaming
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Someone who has never played a wind instrument
- Tenor or soprano players — the parts are in Eb
- Advanced players looking for repertoire rather than review
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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Book and CD
You get a physical disc, so practice does not depend on internet or a login. You do need a CD player or drive.
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Aimed at the returning player
It assumes prior reading and fingering knowledge and moves quicker than a from-scratch method.
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Carl Fischer WF116
Each instrument in this series has its own number. Quote WF116 so you do not receive the clarinet or flute edition.
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$19.99
Low enough to try before committing to lessons, and the CD gives you something to play along with immediately.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No reeds, neck strap, cork grease or swab included
- 02You need a CD player or a computer with a disc drive
- 03Check your horn is alto, not tenor, before ordering
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this work for tenor sax?
No. The parts are written for alto in Eb. Tenor is in Bb, so the notes and accompaniment would not line up.
02Is it a beginner book?
It is a refresher. It suits someone who played in school and stopped. A true beginner needs a method that starts with assembly and first notes.
03Can I rip the CD to my phone?
Yes, using a computer with a disc drive. Many players do this so they can practice without a stereo nearby.
04Does it include fingering charts?
Treat it as a review course rather than a reference. Keep a separate fingering chart handy if you have forgotten the upper register.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
5 detailsOther
- Item Number
- WF116
- Format
- Book and CD
- Publisher
- Carl Fischer LLC (#WF00116)
- Current Status
- In stock, available for delivery
- Instrumentation
- alto saxophone in Eb
