"The potential for the saxophone is unlimited"
SAXOPHONE LESSON
THE BENCHMARK FOR SAXOPHONE
Build authentic skills
Develop the woodwind skills that are specific to your instrument and authentic to the performer you want to be.
Explore diverse repertoire
Discover pieces across a variety of styles and genres, and explore the directions you could take with your music-making.
Benefit from industry expertise
Use the syllabus, supporting books and online resources, developed with prominent brass players, to explore our exams and see where they can take you. We offer woodwind and jazz woodwind exams from Grade 1 to 8. An initial exam (available for flute, clarinet and recorderin the woodwind syllabus) acts as an introduction to the exam system for new performers.
SAXOPHONE CLASS MALAYSIA
The saxophone may be a suitable choice for you if you desire the complexity of a classical instrument with the expressiveness of a non-classical instrument! The saxophone is mostly considered a jazz instrument. However, it is frequently used in band and orchestra ensembles. In addition, a wide range of classical music has also been written for the saxophone. No matter your age, it’s never too late to start learning the saxophone. We can assist you whether you are just starting out, preparing for solo and ensemble auditions, school band auditions, or simply want to learn to play a cool instrument! We will cover many aspects of technique and musicality during our saxophone class Malaysia. Sound growth, breath control, reading music, improvisation, music theory, and other skills are examples. At Major Music, our instructors will customize lessons to your musical interests and objectives! To know more about our saxophone class Malaysia, scroll down.
WOODWIND & JAZZ WOODWIND
The Woodwind 2017-2022 Syllabus
- Wide range of repertoire featuring a variety of styles and periods, with the option to play an own composition
- Technical work develops a range of instrument-specific skills: as an alternative to scales & arpeggios, at lower grades candidates can opt to play specially-written exercises focusing on specific areas of technique; at higher grades candidates can opt to demonstrate technique through orchestral extracts
- Graded books for flute and clarinet featuring a wide range of accompanied and unaccompanied pieces, with audio demo versions and accompaniments
- A choice of supporting tests, including a unique improvisation option allowing learners to specialise according to their own unique interests and strengths
The Jazz Woodwind 2017-2022 Syllabus (Available for flute, clarinet and saxophone)
- Wide range of repertoire including well-known jazz standards alongside a range of other jazz styles, and offering plenty of opportunities to develop improvisation skills
- Technical work develops a range of jazz-specific skills: scales & arpeggios explore modes, pentatonics, blues and jazz scales, while candidates can alternatively demonstrate technique through exercises or studies
- A choice of supporting tests, including a unique improvisation option allowing learners to specialise according to their own unique interests and strengths
Further information
At the end of the syllabus’ validity a one year overlap arrangement will be in place, during which time candidates may offer pieces and technical work requirements from this syllabus until 31 December 2022. Full details (including our procedures, syllabus requirements, what to expect, and what to bring with you) can be found in our Information & Regulations.