“AN IMPERFECT SCHEME” FOR ALTO SAXOPHONE A CREATIVE RESEARCH IN MUSIC COMPOSITION

Abstract

This creative research, An Imperfect Scheme for Alto Saxophone, aims to study and present saxophone extended techniques, such as Slap-tongue, Multiphonic, and Alternate finger, through the combination of progressive rock music. The author presented the research by analyzing saxophone extended techniques and applying these techniques in the composition. The author found that applying the Slap-tongue technique would be difficult at a fast tempo. On the other hand, the Multiphonic and Alternate finger techniques are limited by hand position. Both requiring mobility and the possibility to link between notes, especially in fast rhythms. By using these techniques, led into the result of the unique sound and timbre as well as demonstrated the saxophone in the progressive rock musical style.