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Hal LeonardRubank Selected Duets for Saxophone Vol 1 Easy/Medium

Hal Leonard
Hal Leonard Rubank Selected Duets for Saxophone Vol 1 Easy/Medium

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The Korena take

A book of two-part saxophone duets at easy to medium difficulty. For students who want playing partners rather than more solo exercises.

Hal Leonard Rubank Selected Duets for Saxophone Vol 1 Easy/Medium product detail
Product studyHal Leonard Rubank Selected Duets for Saxophone Vol 1 Easy/Medium

Strong match

Who this is for

  • Two sax students in the same section practicing together
  • Lesson time where teacher plays the second part
  • Building ensemble timing and intonation outside full band

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Solo players with nobody to play the other part
  • Beginners still learning to read basic rhythms
  • Players wanting concert solos or audition repertoire

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.

Detail 01

Duets, two parts

Both lines are printed together. You need a second player, or a teacher, for the music to work as written.

Detail 02

Easy/Medium, Volume 1

Entry point of the duet series. Starts accessible and gets harder through the book rather than staying flat.

Detail 03

Selected Duets format

Compiled pieces rather than a graded method. Supplement to a method book, not a replacement for one.

Detail 04

Saxophone edition

Written for the sax, and both parts sit in comparable ranges so players can swap first and second.

Detail 05

Print book at $9.99

Priced as supplemental material. Expect a thin paperback, not a hardbound collection.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01Needs a second player — one copy on a stand between two people is typical
  2. 02No audio or accompaniment tracks are included
  3. 03Volume 2 is the harder continuation; make sure you're ordering the right one

Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01Can I play these alone?

Not as written. Each piece is two interlocking parts, so a solo player only ever hears half the music.

02Do alto and tenor players use the same book?

Yes. The parts are written for saxophone generally, so two players on different-size horns can read from the same edition.

03How hard is Easy/Medium?

It suits players a year or two in who read comfortably in the staff. The early duets are approachable and difficulty builds through the book.

04Do I need two copies?

One copy works if both players share a stand. Two copies are easier if you sit apart or want to practice separately.