Folk Roots for Tenor Saxophone and Piano

From the Publisher

In this timeless new collection, Hywel Davies presents eleven fresh interpretations of traditional British folk-tunes together with five complementary folk-inspired original compositions for developing saxophonists to learn, enjoy and perform. 

Ideally suited for students of grade 1-3 standard, this progressive album also contains helpful notes describing the lyrical character, content and inspiration behind each piece, equipping players to give informed, authentic and stylish performances. 

Accompaniment tracks and slowed-down accompaniment tracks for practice are available to download. 

Approved Exam Music

Recommended for the following exam grade(s):

ABRSM Tenor Saxophone (from 2022)
Grades: 2, 4

Contents

• Blackbirds and Thrushes
• Priddy Fair
• The Watchet Sailor
• Wraggle Taggle
• The Ploughboy
• Adieu
• Fanny Blair
• It's A Rosebud in June
• Farewell, Nancy
• Song
• The Miller of the Dee
• Whistling Song
• The Trees They Do Grow So High
• When The Boat Comes In (Dance ti' thy Daddy)
• Milonga
• Hornpipe

Item Details

Instrumentation

• Part 1: Tenor Saxophone
• Part 2: Piano