Alphonse Leduc — Improvisation I

Japanese born Ryo Noda (b. 1948) has been hailed for his forward-looking, avant-garde compositions and innovative playing techniques. Improvisation 1 is no exception. Noda's compositional achievements were significantly recognised in 1973 when he was awarded the SACEM Composition Prize. Improvisation 1 was published a year later, at the height of his career. Exploiting extended techniques on the saxophone to their full potential, Noda provides a score with a written glossary. However, a significant amount of interpretation with regards to tempo, pauses and pitch bends is left to the performer. Improvisation 1 is based on Shakuhachi playing, a Japanese flute made of bamboo, tuned to the minor pentatonic scale. For all saxophonists, Noda's Improvisation 1 is an excellent, varied addition to advanced repertoires.

Product details

• Format / Medium: Softcover
• Series: Leduc
• Pages: 4
• Dimensions: 12.0 × 9.0 × 0.0 in
• Weight: 1 oz

Alphonse Leduc — French publisher since 1841, home of the Paris Conservatoire repertoire.

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