Category Archives: Beginner

Beginner, II-V-I, Intermediate, Learning methods/inspiration, Scales, Technique, Tier 5, Timing

3 Things That Will Save You Years Of Practice

18 October, 2024 Søren Ballegaard

3 practice methods I wish I knew when I started playing music – its not all technical exercises, learn to hear the music you play and work on playing towards target notes. Its simple but you need to do it!

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50+ PAGES LESSON TRANSCRIPTION CONTENT:
-Technical exercises added into phrases, rhythmical lines for sing and play question/answer phrases, working out target note practice
+ 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 3 Things That Will Save You Years Of Practice
00:31 Do Not get Stuck In Technical Exercises
01:41 Add Technique Into Musical Lines
02:57 Hear The Lines You Play
04:14 This Exercises Teach You To Play What You Hear
05:42 Play Towards Target Notes
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Chris Potter – Pat Metheny: How to Play What You Hear in Your Head
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https://www.patreon.com/posts/110629494
https://sorenballegaard.dk/product/chris-potter-pat-metheny-how-to-play-what-you-hear-in-your-head/

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My setup:
Tenor saxophone: Selmer MKVI 82xxx
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Alto – The Martin Alto
Soprano – Yanagisawa Elimona

Beginner, Chord note solos, Chords, II-V-I, Intermediate, Learning methods/inspiration, Standards, Technique, Tier 5

Chris Potter – This Exercise Will Teach You

11 October, 2024 Søren Ballegaard

Chris Potter has an unique way of moving around in the jazz language.
I believe it’s because of his one EPIC method of being able to play everything he hears. Learn his ear to Instrument approach

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50+ PAGES LESSON TRANSCRIPTION CONTENT:
-Sing rhythm and phrasing – Play The Tones in the Rhythm Exercise
-One bar to 4 bar 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 How To Become The Most Fluent Player
01:06 Phrasing and Rhythm Is The Most Important
02:13 Chris Potters Method – Start With Rhythm
03:16 Phrasing
04:26 Phrases Over the Bar Line
05:18 Hearing The Progression
06:43 Add The Material Into The Tunes You Play
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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

Beginner, Diatonic approach, II-V-I, Intermediate, Learning methods/inspiration, Scales, Standards, Technique, Tier 5

10 Scale Exercises That You Need For Jazz

27 September, 2024 Søren Ballegaard

Scale practice is really important because scales often express melody.
Scales make beautiful jazz lines and you need them ready in your fingers.
Practice scales in these 10 different forms.

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50+ PAGES LESSON TRANSCRIPTION CONTENT:
-Scale Exercises 7th chords, 3rds, 4 note cells, coltrane patterns
-Scale licks fitted to tune progressions
+ 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 Scales Are Melody
01:01 Scales to The 7th
03:04 Scale In 3rds
04:35 4 Note Cells scale Blocks
05:40 Coltrane Patterns
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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

Beginner, Chord note solos, Chords, Diatonic approach, Intermediate, Learning methods/inspiration, Scales, Standards, Tier 5

The ONLY effective way to learn Jazz

20 September, 2024 Søren Ballegaard

The most effective way to learn jazz is by playing jazz tunes.
Start the best way possible by following these 5 simple steps.
Do not get the beginning wrong

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50+ PAGES LESSON TRANSCRIPTION CONTENT:
-Chords + scale outline on Blue Bossa Form
-Full form chord tone, arpeggio and scale etudes on Blue Bossa
+ 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 ONLY effective way to learn Jazz
00:59 Chord Tones
03:27 Arpeggios
05:57 Passing Tones And Scales
07:58 Rhythm
08:36 Do you like my videos – support me on Patreon
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Blue Bossa Solo Manual
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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

Beginner, Chord note solos, Chords, Diatonic approach, II-V-I, Intermediate, Music theory, Scales, Standards, Technique, Tier 5

II-V-I The Most Important Chord Progression In Jazz

30 August, 2024 Søren Ballegaard

Practicing the II-V-I progression is the best practice you can do.
Learn the basic chords, add scales, learn the sound and get playing.

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50+ PAGES LESSON TRANSCRIPTION CONTENT:
-scales and arpeggio exercises leading to strong II-V-I lines
-II V I licks build on scales and arpeggios
+ 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 II V I – What You Must Practice For Soloing
00:25 II V I Explained
01:45 Hear What You Play
02:49 Next Step – Arpeggios
03:39 II V I Scales
05:00 Don’t Sound Like An Exercise
05:30 The Secret Step – But very important (12 keys)
07:14 Do you like my videos – support me on Patreon
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Every Jazz Beginner Needs These 4 Scale Exercises
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https://sorenballegaard.dk/product/every-jazz-beginner-needs-these-4-scale-exercises/

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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

Beginner, Chord note solos, Chords, Diatonic approach, II-V-I, Intermediate, Standards, Technique, Tier 5

Chris Potter – Pat Metheny: How to Play What You Hear in Your Head

23 August, 2024 Søren Ballegaard

Practicing modes is just not the most musical or efficient way to learn jazz improvisation.
Modes get in the way of learning the actual structure and real sound of the songs you are playing.
Practice this instead

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50+ PAGES LESSON TRANSCRIPTION CONTENT:

-scale exercises taking you through the most important scale forms
-licks integrating the scale forms adding the sound into 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 II V I – What You Must Practice For Soloing
00:25 II V I Explained
01:45 Hear What You Play
02:49 Next Step – Arpeggios
03:39 II V I Scales
05:00 Don’t Sound Like An Exercise
05:30 The Secret Step – But very important (12 keys)
07:14 Do you like my videos – support me on Patreon
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Every Jazz Beginner Needs These 4 Scale Exercises
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https://www.patreon.com/posts/96348200
https://sorenballegaard.dk/product/every-jazz-beginner-needs-these-4-scale-exercises/

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, Bebop, Beginner, Chord note solos, Chords, Diatonic approach, II-V-I, Intermediate, Learning methods/inspiration, Technique, Tier 5

5 Jazz Licks – The Best Way To Learn Arpeggios

15 August, 2024 Søren Ballegaard

Arpeggios are one of the most important skills in jazz improvisation.
These jazz licks show you the sound and how to use them in jazz improvisation. All licks are followed by exercises on how to practice.

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50+ PAGES LESSON TRANSCRIPTION CONTENT:
-Hear the rhythm arpeggio exercises
-Written our rhythm for practicing + licks fitting rhythm from basic to advanced
+ 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 How The Pro’s Master Arpeggios
00:53 1st lick – basic arpeggios
02:03 Upper Structure Arpeggios
04:00 Add More Rhythm
05:56 The Bebop Secret – Chromatic Approach Notes
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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

Beginner, Chords, Diatonic approach, II-V-I, Intermediate, Learning methods/inspiration, Scales, Tier 5

Don’t Practice Modes – Do This Instead

10 August, 2024 Søren Ballegaard

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50+ PAGES LESSON TRANSCRIPTION CONTENT:
-scale exercises taking you through the most important scale forms
-licks integrating the scale forms adding the sound into 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 Modes Are Not Teaching You Jazz
00:53 What Are Modes?
02:33 The Better Way To Learn jazz Improvisation
03:59 The Other Notes – Extensions
05:56 Beyond Extensions – Leading Tones
07:17 Do you like my videos – support me on Patreon
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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

Beginner, Diatonic approach, II-V-I, Intermediate, Learning methods/inspiration, Scales, Technique, Tier 5

The Most Effective Scale Practice – Do This Every Day

31 July, 2024 Søren Ballegaard

Practicing scales is not something you should be done with, get over with or feeling like skipping.
When you follow these steps you will get much more out of the practice, both musically and technically.

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In this tutorial
00:00 Don’t Do This – its A Waste Of Time
00:43 3rds in the scale
02:39 The common Scale Exercise
03:31 Make Your Own Exercises
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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, Beginner, Chord note solos, II-V-I, Intermediate, Learning methods/inspiration, Scales, Technique, Tier 5

The 5 Licks That Will Teach You Altered Scale in 8 Minutes

14 June, 2024 Søren Ballegaard

Learning the Altered Scale is a matter of learning it the right way.
Learning it using licks is so much easier than studying the scale.
Learn the sound and you have immediate traction.

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50+ PAGES LESSON TRANSCRIPTION CONTENT:
-Altered scale pattern, 3rds, arpeggio exercises
-written out lines using the exercised material
+ 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 You Are Learning Altered Scale Wrong, Fix it like this
00:49 Hear The Sound
01:58 What’s The Altered Sound
03:08 Hear The b9 and b13
04:05 Learn It Backwards
05:35 What About The Scale?
06:34 Isolate The Altered Sound
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Practicing Like Parker, Brecker and Coltrane Will Change Your Playing Forever
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What Coltrane Can Teach You About Dominants
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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

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