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jS
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jS
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– First Steps Book
The jS
AX
is fantastic fun to play and a great way to introduce younger players to the joy of playing the
saxophone and other single reed instruments. It’s lightweight, durable and easy to hold, making it the perfect
stepping stone from Nuvo D
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D and T
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T, or recorders. Much of the music in this book can also be
played on the D
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D and T
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T, so if you are in a mixed group with other Nuvo instruments it is easy to
practice and perform the music together. This “First Steps” book will guide you through the basics of playing
the instrument and reading music notation. It doesn’t matter if you have never read music, or even picked
up an instrument before. Many of the tunes in this book can be played in conjunction with the First Steps
for D
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D and T
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T book, so if you are in a group with other Nuvo instruments, it’s easy to make music
together. This book is written to be used either on your own, or as part of a larger group or class.
Teacher Tips
You don’t have to be a woodwind specialist to have fun teaching Nuvo instruments. Check out our new
WindStars curriculum which is coming soon, where you can find games and activities to engage classes of all
sizes regardless of your own musical ability.
Nuvo Super-Stars & First Steps Certificate
Look out for the
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stars as you progress through the book. You can color them in when you reach them to show
that you have learnt everything up to that point. You can also color the stars below to track your progress.
When you have finished the book, and can play all the tunes perfectly, you can print out the “First Steps
Complete” certificate, fill in your name and put it on your wall!
Backing Tracks and Videos
Throughout the book you will find backing tracks and video icons as shown.
If you are viewing the PDF while online, you can click the icons to access the track or video. You can also
download all the tracks and videos and manage them from your computer when not online.
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- B Tune by Graham Lyons
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VIDEO
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- Introducing the jS
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Summary of Contents for jSax
Page 1: ...DOWNLOAD FREE METHOD BOOK BACKING TRACKS VIDEOS Play It Today www nuvo instrumental com jSax...
Page 35: ...34 jSAX Chinese Whispers Paul Barker 38 Blues in C Paul Barker 39...
Page 38: ...37 jSAX The Chase Paul Barker 43 Part 1 1 2 Part 2...
Page 39: ...38 jSAX Forever Disco Paul Barker 44 Part 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 Part 2 Introduction...
Page 42: ...41 jSAX The Elephant Can Can Offenbach 1819 1880 48 Space Trax Paul Barker 49...
Page 44: ...43 jSAX Reggae Trax Paul Barker 51 Introduction...
Page 46: ...45 jSAX Reggae Land Paul Barker 52 Part 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 Part 2 Introduction...
Page 52: ...51 jSAX Rock Steady Paul Barker 56 Introduction...
Page 53: ...52 jSAX Mexican Wave Paul Barker 57 Introduction Audience Clap Part 1 1 1 1 Part 2 2 2 2...
Page 55: ...54 jSAX Funky Monkey Bruce Hunnisett 58...
Page 57: ...CONGRATULATIONS You have completed the jS AX First Steps Book Presented to Date By...
Page 58: ...57 jSAX jSAX Fingering Chart Fully Closed Open...
