As with the other etude books I have written, this set was borne out of request. When I asked what was needed in a 'different' set of etudes, the number one response was 'more melody'. I hope this request was fulfulled in this multistyled, multi-leveled collection of studies. Since I wanted this set to be accessible to every player, I set the range to the 'cash register' of the instrument, to allow more focus on line. This book is designed for and within the range of the following instruments: Alto saxophone Tenor saxophone Baritone saxophone