FEATURES OF TEACHING TO PLAY THE SAXOPHONE IN CHINA

Abstract

At the present stage, the saxophone is one of the most popular wind musical instruments in China, which ensures a high demand for learning to play this musical instrument. The purpose of the article is to identify features of saxophone pedagogy in modern China. The research methodology is based on an assessment of the current state of development of saxophone education in China in the pedagogical aspect and content analysis of scientific works by Chinese authors devoted to modern principles and methods of saxophone teaching in China. As a result of the research, the authors of the article come to the conclusion that saxophone training in China is characterized by the preservation of traditional musical culture, the harmonious integration of modern popular music into the educational repertoire, as well as the active use of a practice-oriented approach in the educational process. The results of the study have practical value and can be used in the development of saxophone pedagogy in other countries.