Audio & Video Lessons on Saxophone & Jazz Performance
Archive for September, 2009
Benefits Of Ear Training And Relative Pitch
Sep 29th
Here is a good article from Paul Gian on Ear training and relative pitch. Relative pitch is something I say is much more important than having perfect pitch. Check it out!
Basic Concepts in Jazz Improvisation
Sep 29th
Here’s a good video on jazz improvisation. Although, it starts with talking about improvising with scales (I like melodies better), it is a good introduction. Check it out!
ii-V7b9-I-Patterns
Sep 29th
Explanation and demonstration of the fifth chapter of the book “250 Jazz Patterns”.
ii – V7 Patterns
Sep 22nd
Explanation and demonstration of the fourth chapter of the book “250 Jazz Patterns”.
Lesson for September 2009
Sep 15th
Lesson for September 2009
Part I: Diatonic Intervals
Download this video Diatonic Intervals
Part II: Displaced Octaves
Download this video Displaced Scales
Part III: Displaced Octaves in Improvisation
Join the forum discussion on this post - (1) Posts Minor Patterns
Sep 15th
Explanation and demonstration of the third chapter of the book “250 Jazz Patterns”.
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Sep 10th
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Major Patterns
Sep 8th
Explanation and demonstration of the second chapter of the book “250 Jazz Patterns”.
Happy Birthday Sonny Rollins, 79 today
Sep 7th
In honor of saxophonist Sonny Rollins, here’s a video from 1965 in Denmark, with Nils-Henning Orsted Pedersen bass and Alan Dawson drums. On Rollin’s personal website he has leadsheets and solo transcriptions for sale! Go check’em out!
Jazz & Sax on your iPod Touch / iPhone
Sep 2nd
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