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8 QUOTES WITH «ALTO»
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alto.
I remember once, when I started writing for the alto saxophone, a saxophonist told me to think of it as being like a cross between an oboe and a viola, but louder.
Adele Adkins' retro-soul debut, '19', was striking less for her songs than for that voice: a voluptuous, slightly parched alto that swooped and fluttered like a Dusty Springfield student trying to upstage her teacher, or at least update the rules.
The baritone can serve functions that the alto and tenor cannot, in orchestral voicing.
Then, of course, I played alto and tenor, wherever there were jobs.
Only the French, I guess, really use tenor and alto to any great extent in the orchestra.
So I played alto for quite a while until I saved up the money for the baritone.
I've actually performed at Gay Pride in Atlanta three times in my career. I've always had a large gay following, particularly in the lesbian community. I am grateful for that. To me, it means my music transcends categories. It also means that I'm a cute girl singing a rock song in an alto voice!
I don't know what I was trying to get out of a tenor - but it never really satisfied me until one day I picked up my alto and I said, 'Where have you been?' and I said right here for now on!
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ALTO»
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1
Big Book of
Alto Sax Songs (Songbook)
Instrumentalists will love these collections of 130 popular solos, including: Another One Bites the Dust * Any Dream Will Do * Bad Day * Beauty and the Beast * Breaking Free * Clocks * Edelweiss * God Bless the U.S.A. * Heart and Soul * I ...
2
Accent on Achievement, Bk 1: E-Flat
Alto Saxophone, Book & CD
The comprehensive review cycle in books 1 & 2 will ensure that students remember what they learn and progress quickly.
John O'Reilly, Mark Williams, 1997
3
Accent on Achievement Book 2: E Flat
Alto Saxophone
The comprehensive review cycle in books 1 & 2 will ensure that students remember what they learn and progress quickly.
John O'Reilly, Mark Williams, 1998
4
First Lessons
Alto Saxophone
This book is designed for the person who may know nothing about music and have had no previous saxophone training. the book, complete with audio, covers the basics of technique on the alto saxophone, as well as provides an introduction to ...
5
The Beginners Method for Soprano and
Alto Recorder: Part 1
This book has been written to be used in group work for soprano and alto
recorders. Except for the preparatory section, the melodies are scored for two
recorders. The preparatory section includes identically numbered exercises
placed ...
Sonya Burakoff, Gerald Burakoff, 1964
6
El
Alto, Rebel City: Self and Citizenship in Andean Bolivia
DIVEl Alto, Rebel City combines ethnography and political theory to explore the astonishing political power exercised by the indigenous citizens of El Alto, Bolivia in the past decade./div "An important contribution to Andeanist ...
7
Essentials of Music Theory, Book 1
Alto Clef, Viola Edition
Computer software is also available with randomized drilling of the material and scorekeeping. This Alto Clef edition includes primarily alto clef examples, but also presents treble and bass clef examples.
Andrew Surmani, Karen Farnum Surmani, Morton Manus, 1999
8
Essentials of Music Theory: Complete Book
Alto Clef (Viola) ...
This Alto Clef edition includes primarily alto clef examples, but also presents treble and bass clef examples. The Student Complete Book includes Books 1-3 in a spiral-bound format.
Andrew Surmani, Alfred Publishing, Karen Farnum Surmani, 2007
9
Reading Jazz -
Alto Sax: The New Method for Learning to Read ...
A self-study text (newly revised with CD), presenting the most common jazz rhythms in order of increasing complexity in a series of short exercises and duets.
10
Spirituals and Gospel Songs for Soprano-
alto-bass Voices
Mark Hayes is an internationally acclaimed composer, arranger and performer.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ALTO»
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alto is used in the context of the following news items.
Study continues on reopening Alto Tunnel
A study of reopening the Alto Tunnel in the Mill Valley area will move ahead now that county supervisors have given a Redwood City consultant ... «Marin Independent Journal, Jul 15»
Japanese Suzuki Alto Spotted Testing in India
Though the vehicle might not go on sale in India, as the company sells the Alto 800 and K10 here, there are high possibilities of the company ... «NDTVAuto.com, Jul 15»
Wine in the City: Stephen Barrett on Alto Piemont - part two
LAST week I painted the picture of part of Alto Piedmont's wine history centred on the ancient vineyard areas of Lessona and Bramaterra. «Plymouth Herald, Jul 15»
Lawsuit could force name change for Alto Velo-Seasucker team
The Alto Velo Racing Club of San Jose has filed suit against Rouleur Sports Group and Bobby Sweeting, claiming the Alto Velo p/b Seasucker ... «Cyclingnews.com, Jul 15»
Band concert features vocalist and alto sax
Local music teacher Robert Abel will entertain with his deep baritone voice and principal alto saxophone Roger Ackert will display his musical ... «DeKalb Daily Chronicle, Jul 15»
Change to livestock ordinance concerning Alto residents
“I've lived here 14 years and have never had no trouble with them,” Alto resident W.G. Adams said. “Now all at once, I am having trouble with ... «KPLC-TV, Jul 15»
Hema Malini's Mercedes Put 4 In An Alto In Hospital; 5th, Child Didn …
The brutal interaction of BJP MP, Hema Malini's Mercedes saloon with one of the most affordable cars in the country, Maruti Alto, proved to be ... «Indian Cars Bikes, Jul 15»
#Breaking | Hema Malini's Mercedes collided with an Alto.The #BJP …
... Malini's Mercedes collided with an Alto.The #BJP MP received head injuries. 4 in Alto car are severely injured: @ANI_news - @htTweets. «BreakingNews.com, Jul 15»
Tata Nano AMT vs Maruti Alto K10 AMT comparison
The Alto K10, on the other hand, is far more conventional in its proportions, with a proper, two-box profile and a transverse engine driving the ... «Autocar India, Jun 15»
Band concert features vocalist and alto saxophonist
Local music teacher Robert Abel will entertain with his deep baritone voice and principal alto saxophone Roger Ackert will display his musical ... «The MidWeek, Jun 15»
