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In its relatively brief history of just 150 years, the saxophone has faced both harsh criticism and confusion, while simultaneously being celebrated and widely played more than any other wind instrument. Paul Harvey’s book dispels the myths and clears up the confusion, providing essential insights into this incredibly versatile instrument. The eccentric genius Adolphe Sax and the evolution of his invention are thoroughly explored, along with the various members of the saxophone family, its components and acoustics, fingering techniques, tone production, special effects, doubling, and its repertoire in orchestral, chamber and solo performances. The book also offers additional materials for study, all enhanced with detailed illustrations, photographs and music examples.

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Paul Harvey brings over forty-five years of experience as a professional musician, excelling in various fields of music. He has taught at all levels, composed and arranged extensively for the saxophone, and contributed numerous articles to wind instrument magazines. Born in Sheffield in 1935, he began learning the clarinet at twelve, developing an equal passion for the saxophone. Awarded a scholarship to the Royal Academy of Music, he studied clarinet and composition before joining the Band of the Irish Guards, the Scottish National Orchestra, and the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. In 1969, he co-founded the London Saxophone Quartet, leading as soprano saxophonist for its sixteen-year tenure. Harvey also served as Senior Professor at the Royal Military School of Music, Kneller Hall.

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