Kenny G – Signature Licks: A Study of His Compositions & Playing Style

Title: Kenny G – Signature Licks: A Study of His Compositions & Playing Style
Artist: Kenny G
Author: Todd Nystrom

Description:
This instructional book and online audio package explores the signature licks and smooth jazz techniques that made Kenny G one of the most iconic saxophonists of our time. Through detailed transcriptions and play-along tracks, this volume offers an in-depth analysis of Kenny G’s most famous compositions and his expressive saxophone style. Included are five full backing tracks and examples from eleven classic songs. The included audio is accessed online with a unique code and features PLAYBACK+ technology—allowing you to slow down, loop, change pitch, and pan the music.

Performance Notes:
Written for B-flat soprano and tenor saxophones, this book is designed for intermediate-level players and up. Each song excerpt includes musical notation and stylistic annotations, helping saxophonists to develop breath control, tone shaping, and signature embellishments in the Kenny G tradition.

About the Author:
Todd Nystrom is a respected music educator and arranger, specializing in the analysis of modern instrumental performance styles. His work provides players with valuable tools to emulate the phrasing, feel, and expressive nuance of legendary artists.

Adaptation Notes:
This volume includes accurate solo transcriptions, designed to mirror Kenny G’s original recordings. Ideal for players wishing to study phrasing, melodic structure, and the lyrical qualities of his sound.

Song List:

• By The Time This Night Is Over

• Forever In Love

• G-Bop

• Going Home

• The Joy Of Life

• Morning

• Sentimental

• Silhouette

• Sister Rose

• Songbird

• The Wedding Song

Product Details:

• Publisher: Hal Leonard

• Series: Signature Licks

• Instrumentation: B♭ Soprano and Tenor Saxophone

• Language: English

• Format: Softcover with Online Audio Access

• Skill Level: Intermediate

• Binding: Perfect-bound

• Item Number: HL00673241

• ISBN-10: 0793530571

• ISBN-13: 9780793530571

• UPC: 073999732412

• Page Count: 48 pages

• Dimensions: 9.0" x 12.0"

• Weight: Approx. 227 g

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《Kenny G – 特色樂句：他的作品與演奏風格研究》

書名：《Kenny G – 特色樂句：他的作品與演奏風格研究》
演奏者：Kenny G
作者：Todd Nystrom（陶德・奈斯特倫）

簡介：
本書搭配線上音訊，完整呈現 Kenny G 為何成為當代最具代表性的薩克斯風演奏家之一。透過經典作品的精確譜例與五首完整伴奏音軌，深入剖析 Kenny G 的音色、裝飾音、樂句與節奏特性。音訊內容可透過專屬代碼線上存取，並支援 PLAYBACK+ 技術，方便使用者調整播放速度、循環段落、改變調性與聲道控制。

演奏提示：
本書為降 B 調高音與次中音薩克斯風所編寫，適用程度為中級以上。每首作品皆附有樂譜與風格指導，幫助演奏者強化氣息運用、音色塑造與 Kenny G 式的柔美表現技巧。

作者介紹：
Todd Nystrom 是專精於當代音樂演奏分析的教育者與編曲家，擅長將大師級的演奏風格轉化為系統性的學習內容，使讀者能準確掌握音樂語彙與演奏要領。

改編介紹：
本書譜例忠實重現 Kenny G 錄音版本之演奏細節，是學習其旋律語法與情感表達方式的絕佳素材，適合用於學習、模仿與表演實踐。

曲目：

• By The Time This Night Is Over（當夜晚結束時）

• Forever In Love（永遠相愛）

• G-Bop（G-波普）

• Going Home（回家）

• The Joy Of Life（生活的喜悅）

• Morning（晨曲）

• Sentimental（感傷）

• Silhouette（剪影）

• Sister Rose（玫瑰姐妹）

• Songbird（歌鳥）

• The Wedding Song（婚禮之歌）

書籍詳細資料：

• 出版社： Hal Leonard

• 系列： Signature Licks

• 樂器別： 降 B 調高音與次中音薩克斯風

• 語言： 英文

• 產品屬性： 平裝書附線上音訊存取

• 難易程度： 中級

• 裝訂方式： 膠裝（Perfect-bound）

• 商品編號： HL00673241

• ISBN-10： 0793530571

• ISBN-13： 9780793530571

• UPC： 073999732412

• 頁數： 48 頁

• 尺寸： 9 x 12 吋

• 重量： 約 227 公克

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