If you are a seasoned saxophonist, or aspire to become one, then check out our list of the best iPhone apps for saxophonists.
Sound Production for Saxophone
Price: $4.99
For: iPhone, iPad
Serving as both instructional tools for newbies and vets to the sax game, he teaches the most common playing styles common to the “poppier” sound of jazz. Basics like the timing of breathing and note-by-note exercises make this app highly invaluable.
Walter Beasley Transcriptions
Price: $6.99
For: iPhone, iPad
Walter Beasley is that rarest of music teachers: a professor who is also an established recording artist in his chosen field. More like a “play-along” from his songs than anything else, this is still a must-have for any aspiring or experienced student of the sax wishing to hone their craft.
Sax Meditations
Price: Free
For: iPhone, iPad
Another release from contemporary jazz’s present-day Renaissance Man. Walter Beasley had recorded several songs designed to relax your frazzled nerves and spirits. Boasting gorgeously photographed vistas and landscapes taken during one of his tours, this is food for the soul.
Hip Hop and Groove Improvisation
Price: $5.99
For: iPhone, iPad
Horns have such a huge influence on hiphop during the late ‘90s, that it has begun to permeate today’s commercial hiphop songs to become more rhythmic in their approach. This app is an improvisational guide on the common improve styles of playing horns over a programmed beat.
The Birds
Price: $5.99
For: iPhone, iPad
A multimedia concept “album”, this details renowned saxophonist Andy Sheppard’s fascination with the “bird songs” of nature. It's with this idea that he composed seven gorgeously realized sounds of nature. What makes this release different is that he released it solely through iTunes. The constant updates on his tour dates make this a must-buy for every jazz/sax fan lover out there.
