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"Advanced Method"
The top tier of the Rubank sequence. It picks up where elementary and intermediate books leave off.
Product detailSKU #1279141555931
Hal LeonardRubank Advanced Method for Saxophone Volume 1
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A saxophone-specific method book at the advanced level. For players who already read and want a structured book of practice material rather than a starter guide.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Sax students working weekly with a private teacher
- Band players building technique between school rehearsals
- Adult returners rebuilding reading and fingering fluency
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Absolute beginners who haven't learned the fingerings
- Players who want backing tracks or video lessons
- Clarinet or flute players — this is sax-specific
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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"For Saxophone," no key listed
Saxophone fingerings are the same across the family, so one edition serves alto, tenor, or baritone.
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Volume 1
Start here. It's the first half of the advanced set, with Volume 2 following on.
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Single-instrument edition
Everything on the page is written for sax. No shared band arrangements or parts for other instruments.
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$9.99 print book
Low enough that a lesson student can own a personal copy to mark up with pencil.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No audio, CD, or download code — printed pages only
- 02Ask your teacher whether the earlier Rubank levels come first
- 03Buy your own copy to write in; marked-up books are hard to resell
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this work for alto and tenor sax?
Yes. Saxophone fingerings are consistent across the family, so the same book works on alto, tenor, or bari.
02Is this book for beginners?
No. It's the advanced level and assumes you already know the fingerings and can read music.
03Are there play-along tracks?
No. This is a printed method book with no included audio or download code.
04What comes after this?
Volume 2 of the same advanced method continues from here. It's a separate purchase.
