Category Archives: Alterations

Advanced, Alterations, Blues, Coltrane, II-V-I, Intermediate, Learning methods/inspiration, Music theory, Patreon Tier 5, Pentatonic scales, Scales, Standards, Technique

Coltrane Pentatonic Scales – How To Practice And Apply

Coltrane pentatonic scales are intriguing. How Coltrane divided the scale into chord functions and played amazing solos with this approach
Learn the forms and develop your own lines in the modern Coltrane language

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50+ PAGES LESSON TRANSCRIPTION CONTENT:
-Coltrane Pentatonic Scale exercises 
-licks using pentatonic scales and common jazz lines combined
+ all lesson examples are transposed to the Tenor, Alto and Concert keys and bass clef 
+ all released lesson manual material are available in all 12 keys

In this tutorial
00:00 The Coltrane Pentatonic Approach
00:32 How To Practice And Apply Coltrane Pentatonics
0056 Pentatonic Scale Build Up
02:25 Pentatonic Chord Substitutions
03:06 The Most Famous Pentatonic Line
03:31 Scale Workout and Application
05:17 The Coltrane Magic – Chords And Pentatonic Scales
05:51 The Impossible Substitutions
07:02 Practice And Apply
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Practicing Like Parker, Brecker and Coltrane Will Change Your Playing Forever
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https://www.patreon.com/posts/95103451
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https://www.patreon.com/posts/90886701
https://sorenballegaard.dk/product/michael-breckers-advice-on-technique-practice/

Michael Brecker – Recorda Me
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29-qAVU8nIs

Lesson Manuals – Check This Link
https://sorenballegaard.dk/saxophonetopics/

Solo Manuals Check them here
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My setup:
Tenor saxophone: Selmer MKVI 82xxx
mouthpiece is an old Otto Link Babbit – refaced from opening 6 to opening 8/8,5
Alto – The Martin Alto
Soprano – Yanagisawa Elimona

Advanced, Alterations, Bebop, Blues, Blues scales, II-V-I, Intermediate, Learning methods/inspiration, Music theory, Patreon Tier 5, Pentatonic scales, Scales, Standards, Technique

You can’t learn Jazz without this – The Charlie Parkers Bebop Lesson

Charlie Parker is one of the fathers of jazz, as we know it.
I truly believe that if we study the material he played we get the most perfect start to jazz.
Let’s dig into Charlie Parker’s solo on Cool Blues

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50+ PAGES LESSON TRANSCRIPTION CONTENT:
-lots of blues solo etude composed in the jazz language of Charlie Parker
+ all lesson examples are transposed to the Tenor, Alto and Concert keys and bass clef 
+ all released lesson manual material are available in all 12 keys

In this tutorial
00:00 Why Charlie Parker Solos Are Epic
00:36 The Root Of The Chord Is Not Important
01:18 Charlie Parker Is The Blues
02:13 Lean Into The Upper Structures
02:57 Chromatic Parker
04:07 The Charlie Parker Major Chords 
04:34 The Essence Of Bebop – The Pivot
04:59 The Major Blues Scale
06:05 Backdoor Dominant Alterations
06:33 Chromatic Chords
07:13 Most Important – Articulation And Phrasing
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The 3 Techniques That Makes Charlie Parker A Genius
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https://www.patreon.com/posts/90886701
https://sorenballegaard.dk/product/michael-breckers-advice-on-technique-practice/

Michael Brecker – Recorda Me
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29-qAVU8nIs

Lesson Manuals – Check This Link
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My setup:
Tenor saxophone: Selmer MKVI 82xxx
mouthpiece is an old Otto Link Babbit – refaced from opening 6 to opening 8/8,5
Alto – The Martin Alto
Soprano – Yanagisawa Elimona

16th notes, Advanced, Alterations, Chord note solos, Chords, Coltrane, II-V-I, Intermediate, Learning methods/inspiration, Minor, Patreon Tier 5, Pentatonic scales, Scales, Standards, Technique, Timing

Unlocking Michael Brecker’s Legendary Solo Techniques

Michael Brecker is an incredible inspiration to me. How he moves around small musical themes, how he flows through rhythmic patterns and how with impeccable speed and precision executes his music.
We should all learn from him.

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LESSON TRANSCRIPTION CONTENT:
-Full Michael Brecker Recordame Solo
-Michael Brecker inspired exercises and licks
+ all lesson examples are transposed to the Tenor, Alto and Concert keys and bass clef 
+ all released lesson manual material are available in all 12 keys

In this tutorial
00:00 The King Of Modern Jazz
00:54 No Root Upper Structures
02:18 Focus On Melodic Playing
02:40 Chromatic Pattern Displacement
03:12 Always Focus On Rhythm
04:21 Bends and Maj7 in Minor
04:54 Michael Brecker’s Chromatic Power
06:01 Normal Jazz
06:05 It’s Rock N’ Roll
06:58 Double Time And Coltrane
07:43 The Most Far Out Line
08:19 Do you like my videos – support me on Patreon
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Michael Brecker’s Advice On Technique Practice https://youtu.be/VQdYQTdVkt4
https://www.patreon.com/posts/90886701
https://sorenballegaard.dk/product/michael-breckers-advice-on-technique-practice/

Michael Brecker – Recorda Me
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29-qAVU8nIs

Lesson Manuals – Check This Link
https://sorenballegaard.dk/saxophonetopics/

Solo Manuals Check them here
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Rigotti reeds webshop
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My setup:
Tenor saxophone: Selmer MKVI 82xxx
mouthpiece is an old Otto Link Babbit – refaced from opening 6 to opening 8/8,5
Alto – The Martin Alto
Soprano – Yanagisawa Elimona

Advanced, Alterations, Bebop, Chords, II-V-I, Intermediate, Patreon Tier 5, Scales, Technique, Triads

The Ultimate Approach For Bebop Chromatic Notes

The Chromatic Approach Note is such a small detail in jazz but it really has a great impact and can define your jazz lines.
This is how training and using Chromatic Approach Notes can change and make your lines sound so much more jazz-like.

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LESSON TRANSCRIPTION CONTENT:
-Chromatic Approach Note scale, triad + arpeggio exercises
-II-V-I Chromatic Approach Note Jazz Phrases 
+ all lesson examples are transposed to the Tenor, Alto and Concert keys and bass clef 
+ all released lesson manual material are available in all 12 keys

In this tutorial
00:00 Michael Brecker And Barry Harris Chromatic Approach Notes
00:58 Train And Apply Chromatic Approach Notes
02:14 Compose Jazz Lines w/ Chromatic Approach
03:00 Chromatic Approach To Arpeggios
04:26 Upper Structure Arpeggios
04:45 Descending Arpeggios
05:50 Triads w/ Chromatic Approach Notes
06:51 Chord Substitutions
07:43 Chromatic Approach To Scales
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Their Chromatic Approach Will Blow Your Mind
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Lesson Manuals – Check This Link
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Solo Manuals Check them here
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Rigotti reeds webshop
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My setup:
Tenor saxophone: Selmer MKVI 82xxx
mouthpiece is an old Otto Link Babbit – refaced from opening 6 to opening 8/8,5
Alto – The Martin Alto
Soprano – Yanagisawa Elimona

Advanced, Alterations, Chords, II-V-I, Intermediate, Minor, Music theory, Patreon Tier 5, Scales, Technique

This Outside Playing Approach Sounds Absolutely Amazing

Digging into alterations can really spice up your playing.
Melodic minor is a great source of really nice and beautiful alterations.
Within this scale are so many hidden gems. Open this pandora’s box of altered wonders.

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LESSON TRANSCRIPTION CONTENT:
-Melodic minor scale exercises – learn the scale to apply it
-Lots of altered licks using the best sounding altered sounds
+ all lesson examples are transposed to the Tenor, Alto and Concert keys and bass clef – all extra Lesson Manual Material Is Available in all 12 keys

In this tutorial
00:00 The Best Sound For Outside Playing
00:22 The melodic minor scale and How To apply it to dominants
01:33 Plug And Play Scale Phrases
02:06 Start anywhere in the scale
02:22 Chords Of The Altered scale
03:41 The Melodic Minor Scale Is Both Beautiful and Ugly
03:55 Do you like my videos – support me on Patreon
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Video links:
Deep Dive Into Michael Brecker’s Outside Playing
https://youtu.be/DQM1pX_WxGQ
https://www.patreon.com/posts/87169584
https://sorenballegaard.dk/product/deep-dive-into-michael-breckers-outside-playing/

Lesson Manuals – Check This Link
https://sorenballegaard.dk/saxophonetopics/

Solo Manuals Check them here
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Rigotti reeds webshop
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Subscribe for more free saxophone videos and lessons: https://www.youtube.com/c/SørenBallegaard

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My setup:
Tenor saxophone: Selmer MKVI 82xxx
mouthpiece is an old Otto Link Babbit – refaced from opening 6 to opening 8/8,5
Alto – The Martin Alto
Soprano – Yanagisawa Elimona

Advanced, Alterations, Chords, Diatonic approach, II-V-I, Intermediate, Learning methods/inspiration, Minor, Music theory, Patreon Tier 5, Scales

How To Make The Most Beautiful Altered Licks

The Beauty Of Modal Interchange Will Blow Your Mind
These alterations are the most beautiful in all jazz language.
Follow the video and find out how to train and apply to your playing

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LESSON TRANSCRIPTION CONTENT:
-Exercises for training the Modal Interchange scales
-Modal Interchange Lick building blocks for getting you started
+ all lesson examples are transposed to the Tenor, Alto and Concert keys and bass clef – all extra Lesson Manual Material Is Available in all 12 keys

In this tutorial
00:00 The Beauty Of Modal Interchange Will Blow Your Mind
01:03 How To Add Alterations
01:54 Learn From The Pros
02:48 Dominant b9,b13
04:01 Modal Interchange – floating between Major and Minor
04:50 The Backdoor II-V
07:04 You Did Not Expect This Modal Interchange 
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Video links:
Deep Dive Into Michael Brecker’s Outside Playing https://youtu.be/DQM1pX_WxGQ
https://www.patreon.com/posts/87169584
https://sorenballegaard.dk/product/deep-dive-into-michael-breckers-outside-playing/

Lesson Manuals – Check This Link
https://sorenballegaard.dk/saxophonetopics/

Solo Manuals Check them here
https://sorenballegaard.dk/saxophonetopics/patreon-tier-20-access/

Rigotti reeds webshop
http://www.reedsonline.fr/boutique_reedsonline/en/accueil-gb/

Subscribe for more free saxophone videos and lessons: https://www.youtube.com/c/SørenBallegaard

Lesson tutorials and live online lessons – check my shop:
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My setup:
Tenor saxophone: Selmer MKVI 82xxx
mouthpiece is an old Otto Link Babbit – refaced from opening 6 to opening 8/8,5
Alto – The Martin Alto
Soprano – Yanagisawa Elimona

Advanced, Alterations, Bebop, Coltrane, II-V-I, Intermediate, Patreon Tier 5

Their Chromatic Approach Will Blow Your Mind

Parker, Coltrane and Brecker revolutionized chromatic playing.
Learn to play using their chromatic trademarks and change your playing forever. 

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LESSON TRANSCRIPTION CONTENT:
-chromatic building block exercises inspired by Parker, Coltrane and Brecker
-Parker, Coltrane and Brecker inspired short and long licks
+ all lesson examples are transposed to the Tenor, Alto and Concert keys.
+ All Licks and Exercises are available In All 12 Keys

In this tutorial
00:00 Strongest Chromatic Approach
00:34 Charlie Parker Chromatics
01:29 Train Chromatic Enclosures
02:29 Coltranes No Bebop Fuss
03:34 Only Bebop Scales
04:29 Coltranes Chromatic Secret
04:55 Compose Coltrane Inspired Licks
05:41 Brecker’s Out Of This World Chromatics
06:25 Apply Breckers Limitless Chromatic Approach
07:23 Do you like my videos – support me on Patreon
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Video links:
Deep Dive Into Michael Brecker’s Outside Playing
https://youtu.be/DQM1pX_WxGQ
https://www.patreon.com/posts/87169584
https://sorenballegaard.dk/product/deep-dive-into-michael-breckers-outside-playing/

These 4-Note Patterns Give You Unlimited Soloing Options
https://youtu.be/3nb3mE7HCas
https://www.patreon.com/posts/77491914
https://sorenballegaard.dk/product/these-4-note-patterns-give-you-unlimited-soloing-options/

John Coltrane – Blue Train
https://youtu.be/U6lhG1dWVKE?si=a86ZPuHD_hZ6Nns_

Charlie Parker – Cool Blues
https://youtu.be/LliNJcpYw8Y

Michael Brecker – Cape Verdean Blues
https://youtu.be/OvS_PKYmqLA?si=aFOacbeq3puhZwoo

Lesson Manuals – Check This Link
https://sorenballegaard.dk/saxophonetopics/

Solo Manuals Check them here
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Rigotti reeds webshop
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Subscribe for more free saxophone videos and lessons: https://www.youtube.com/c/SørenBallegaard

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My setup:
Tenor saxophone: Selmer MKVI 82xxx
mouthpiece is an old Otto Link Babbit – refaced from opening 6 to opening 8/8,5
Alto – The Martin Alto
Soprano – Yanagisawa Elimona

Advanced, Alterations, Bebop, Chords, II-V-I, Intermediate, Music theory, Patreon Tier 5, Scales, Technique

How To Incorporate The Bebop Scale In Modern Jazz Solos

How To Incorporate The Bebop Scale In Modern Jazz Solos
The bebop scale is great for inside playing.
But the bebop scale is limitless and fits amazingly into the sound of modern jazz.
Get all the why’s and how ‘s. 

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LESSON TRANSCRIPTION CONTENT:
-bebop scale exercises on minor, dom7 and maj7 chords
-II-V-I + II-Valt-I + IImmaj-Valt-I licks
 + all lesson examples are transposed to the Tenor, Alto and Concert keys.
+ All Licks and Exercises are available In All 12 Keys

In this tutorial
00:00 The Bebop Scale In Modern Jazz
01:29 The Modern Sound
01:57 Break It Down!
02:20 Bebop Scale On Other Chords
03:51 The Target Notes Are Most Important
05:39 Constructing Modern Jazz Bebop Phrases
05:08 Altered Bebop Scale Lines
06:06 Extended Chromatics And Altered Chords For Outside Sound
07:06 Find The Sound That Fits You
07:30 How To Train The Bebop Scale Building Blocks
08:14 Do you like my videos – support me on Patreon
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Video links:
Chromatic Enclosures Teaching You Bebop
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https://www.patreon.com/posts/66370918
https://sorenballegaard.dk/product/chromatic-enclosures-teaching-you-bebop

The Bebop Phrase That Will Change Your Playing https://youtu.be/5t-UcwrI7wQ
https://www.patreon.com/posts/82887376
https://sorenballegaard.dk/product/the-bebop-phrase-that-will-change-your-playing

Lesson Manuals – Check This Link
https://sorenballegaard.dk/saxophonetopics/

Solo Manuals Check them here
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Rigotti reeds webshop
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Subscribe for more free saxophone videos and lessons: https://www.youtube.com/c/SørenBallegaard

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My setup:
Tenor saxophone: Selmer MKVI 82xxx
mouthpiece is an old Otto Link Babbit – refaced from opening 6 to opening 8/8,5
Alto – The Martin Alto
Soprano – Yanagisawa Elimona

16th notes, Advanced, Alterations, Bebop, Chords, Coltrane, II-V-I, Intermediate, Minor, Patreon Tier 5, Scales, Technique

Deep Dive Into Michael Brecker’s Outside Playing

How does Michael Brecker play such beautiful melodic lines when playing outside.
I check out several Michael Brecker approaches and give examples and exercises on how you can adapt his outside sound into your own playing.

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LESSON TRANSCRIPTION CONTENT:
-Backdoor dominant, tritone substituted dominant and chromatic 3rd movement exercises and licks
-Learn And Add The Michael Brecker Sound To You Playing
 + all lesson examples are transposed to the Tenor, Alto and Concert keys.
+ All Licks and Exercises are available In All 12 Keys

In this tutorial
00:00 Deep Dive Into Michael Brecker’s Outside Playing
00:32 The Dorian Scale – Play II-V
01:49 Backdoor Dominant Bebop
02:26 Tritone Substituted Dominant
03:27 Chromatic 3rd lines
04:22 How Outside Can You Possible Play
05:23 Diatonic II-V
05:43 Legendary Tritone Line
06:34 Mixing Parallel Mediant Scales
07:02 Bebop Resolving To Three Chords
07:29 4th Intervals
07:53 How Michael Brecker Builds Jazz Lines
08:37 How To Add Michael Brecker’s Outside Ideas To Your Music
09:18 Do you like my videos – support me on Patreon
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Video links:
What Michael Brecker Can Teach You About Dominant Chords
https://youtu.be/_kQoz0MGMQI
https://www.patreon.com/posts/75990751

https://sorenballegaard.dk/product/what-michael-brecker-can-teach-you-about-dominant-chords/

The Most Beautiful Dominant in Jazz
https://youtu.be/fc17TwfcWE0
https://www.patreon.com/posts/80472643
https://sorenballegaard.dk/product/how-coltrane-took-chromatic-phrasing-beyond-bebop/

African Skies – Michael Brecker
https://youtu.be/QCOAvvumyWg

Lesson Manuals – Check This Link
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Solo Manuals Check them here
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Rigotti reeds webshop
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Subscribe for more free saxophone videos and lessons: https://www.youtube.com/c/SørenBallegaard

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Website: https://sorenballegaard.dk
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SorenBallegaard

My setup:
Tenor saxophone: Selmer MKVI 82xxx
mouthpiece is an old Otto Link Babbit – refaced from opening 6 to opening 8/8,5
Alto – The Martin Alto
Soprano – Yanagisawa Elimona

Alterations, Beginner, Chords, Coltrane, Diatonic approach, II-V-I, Intermediate, Minor, Music theory, Patreon Tier 5, Scales, Standards, Technique

Minor II V I – Everything You Need To Know

Looking at the common major scale 4 out of 7 chords are minor. 
Learn how the Minor II-V-I really works.
We really need to know everything about minor – this is how.

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LESSON TRANSCRIPTION CONTENT:
-Minor Chord and Scale exercises
-Different minor licks using the Minor Major Sound
 + all lesson examples are transposed to the Tenor, Alto and Concert keys.
+ All Licks and Exercises are available In All 12 Keys

In this tutorial
00:00 Minor II V I – Everything You Need To Know
00:43 Coltrane On Minor
01:36 Minor Dominant b9b13
03:04 IIø7 chords on minor II-V-I
03:48 Minor In Major Tunes
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What Coltrane Can Teach You About Dominants
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