25 Great Sax Solos Transcriptions • Lessons • Bios • Photos Saxophone Solo - Sheet Music
From Chuck Rio and King Curtis to David Sanborn and Kenny G, take an inside look at the genesis of pop saxophone. This book with online audio provides solo transcriptions in standard notation, lessons on how to play them, bios, equipment, photos, history, and much more. The keys vary, covering both tenor and alto sax. In the upper left corner of each song, the specific instrument is listed. The audio contains full-band demos of every sax solo in the book, and includes the PLAYBACK+ audio player which allows you to adjust the recording to any tempo without changing pitch, loop challenging parts, pan, and more! Songs include: After the Love Has Gone • Deacon Blues • Just the Two of Us • Just the Way You Are • Mercy, Mercy Me • Money • Respect • Spooky • Take Five • Tequila • Yakety Sax • and more.
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Summary
- Item types:
- Physical
- Instructionals:
- Lesson Books
- Usages:
- School and Community
- Number of Pages:
- 88
- Size:
- 9.0x12.0x0.214 inches
- Shipping Weight:
- 0.89 pounds
Detailed Description
SKU: HL.311315
Transcriptions • Lessons • Bios • Photos. Sax Instruction. Instruction, Jazz, Pop, R&B, Rock. Softcover Audio Online. 88 pages. Hal Leonard #311315. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.311315).ISBN 9781423410768. UPC: 884088064945. 9.0x12.0x0.214 inches.
From Chuck Rio and King Curtis to David Sanborn and Kenny G, take an inside look at the genesis of pop saxophone. This book with online audio provides solo transcriptions in standard notation, lessons on how to play them, bios, equipment, photos, history, and much more. The keys vary, covering both tenor and alto sax. In the upper left corner of each song, the specific instrument is listed. The audio contains full-band demos of every sax solo in the book, and includes the PLAYBACK+ audio player which allows you to adjust the recording to any tempo without changing pitch, loop challenging parts, pan, and more! Songs include: After the Love Has Gone • Deacon Blues • Just the Two of Us • Just the Way You Are • Mercy, Mercy Me • Money • Respect • Spooky • Take Five • Tequila • Yakety Sax • and more.
Song List
After The Love Has Gone
Caribbean Queen (No More Love on the Run)
Deacon Blues
How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)
Just The Two Of Us
Just The Way You Are
Lily Was Here
The Logical Song
Maneater
Mercy, Mercy Me (The Ecology)
Money
One Heartbeat
Pick Up The Pieces
Respect
Shotgun
Spooky
Take Five
Takin' It to the Streets
Tequila
(i've Had) The Time Of My Life
True
Urgent
Waiting On A Friend
Yakety Sax
Yakety Yak
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- Publisher:
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Ratings + Reviews
4.8 Rating
6 reviews
Anonymous
Dec 16, 2025
This collection is fantastic for teaching! The solo transcriptions are accurate, and the inclusion of lessons, bios, and photos adds great educational value. I particularly appreciate that it covers both alto and tenor sax with instrument labels. The online audio with PLAYBACK+ is invaluable for students to practice rhythm and pitch, making challenging pieces like "Take Five" more accessible. A highly recommended instructional book for various skill levels.
Anonymous
Dec 15, 2025
This book is exactly what I needed! I've always wanted to play solos like "Tequila" or "Yakety Sax" and now I can learn them note-for-note. The solo transcriptions are spot on, and the online audio with the PLAYBACK+ player is a game changer for slowing things down without changing the pitch. It's so rewarding to finally sound like my favorite artists. A truly enjoyable collection for any adult learner looking to play iconic sax solos.
Emily S.
Dec 14, 2025
As a musician focused on ensemble playing, this collection of transcribed solos is highly informative. While dedicated to the solo lines, it provides excellent insight into the melodic and rhythmic phrasing used across Jazz, Pop, and R&B. The full-band demos are crucial for understanding how these iconic solos interact within an ensemble's texture. It's a valuable reference for teaching students how to develop their own solo voice and fit seamlessly into various musical backdrops.
Gilbert B.
Apr 21, 2025
Liked the explanations and audio links. Interesting stuff
Roberto
Jan 23, 2012
very good this book, great to play scores on several occasions
Saxxyslapper
Dec 12, 2011
Probably the best book of its type i have purchased.The history and technique tips are an interesting and helpful extra.All i need to do now is learn them all and persuade the band to include some in the set list!
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