Category Archives: Beginner

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Practicing Like Parker, Brecker and Coltrane Will Change Your Playing Forever

22 December, 2023 Søren Ballegaard

There are a few core things we all must practice. All greats have practiced these 5 things and we should too.
These 5 things will keep your playing sharp and on edge – ever moving forward.

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50+ PAGES LESSON TRANSCRIPTION CONTENT:
-Full Solo Transcription Of Gene Ammons Solo On Walkin
-II-V-I Licks and Exercises in rhythmic variations and syncopation
+ 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 5 Things That Will Improve Your Playing The Most
00:36 Practice Daily
01:21 Play With Great Sound
02:33 Play Along With Solos Of GOATS
03:47 Michael Brecker’s Timing
04:34 Get Extreme Articulation
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Video links:
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/

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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

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

Their Rhythm Chops Will Blow Your Mind

8 December, 2023 Søren Ballegaard

Joe Henderson and Chris Potter both have an unique approach to rhythm that makes so much sense. Learn their way of thinking and playing syncopations and over the barline to immediately level up your own playing

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LESSON TRANSCRIPTION CONTENT:
-Syncopation and Rhythmic Groupings Scale Exercises
-II-V-I Licks Using Syncopation and Rhythmic Groupings
+ 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 Learn Rhythm From The Best
00:50 Chris Potter On Practicing Syncopation
02:14 Rhythm And Articulation Hand in Hand
02:53 Melodic Groupings
03:27 The Metronome Gives Better Timing
03:47 Make Up New Phrases
04:45 Play Melodic Lines Using Rhythmic Groupings
05:48 Compose Phrases On Jazz Progressions
06:56 Do you like my videos – support me on Patreon
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Video links:
The Mind Blowing Rhythms Of Chris Potter
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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

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

Why Learning Solos By Ear Is Incredibly Important

24 November, 2023 Søren Ballegaard

I have learned so much from transcribing, practicing and applying great masters’ licks and lines into my own playing. I believe that this is the part of my musical training where I have learned the most in all aspects of my playing. This is: Why transcribing, practicing and applying licks is the best lesson you will ever have.

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LESSON TRANSCRIPTION CONTENT:
-A few scale exercises on Blue Bossa
-Tons of solo etudes based on Dexter Gordons Solo 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 Best Jazz Lesson You Will Ever Get
00:47 Find Solos Fitting Your Level And Playing
01:36 The Most Important Thing To Learn From Transcribed Solos
02:02 Set Realistic Goals
02:29 The Best And Fastest Way
03:12 Playing Dexter’s Solo On Blue Bossa
04:43 Add The Phrases Into Your Music
06:05 Learning Full Solos
07:57 Do you like my videos – support me on Patreon
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Video links:
Why You Need To Study Jazz Licks
https://youtu.be/G8Zhi5iXQcQ
https://www.patreon.com/posts/87527408
https://sorenballegaard.dk/product/why-you-need-to-study-jazz-licks/

Dexter Gordon Blue Bossa
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=006DFPEAvRQ

Coltrane Blues To You
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQXb7GH3k7Y

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

Beginner, Chords, Diatonic approach, II-V-I, Intermediate, Patreon Tier 5, Scales, Technique, Timing

The Best Method To Master Jazz Solos (A Must Know)

17 November, 2023 Søren Ballegaard

Composing is one of the strongest tools we have in jazz.
Improvising is instant composing but to get there we need to learn how to.
This is how to get jazz lick composing started and how to apply it directly into your playing.

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LESSON TRANSCRIPTION CONTENT:
-Ready to use chord and scale exercises
-developing lick order using known 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 Jazz Lick Composing – The Fast Lane To Great Jazz Phrases
01:00 Get The Material Tight
01:58 The First Simple Jazz Lick Composing
02:39 Don’t Be Boring – add Rhythm
03:23 Do Not Invent The Wheel
04:59 Build On What You Already Know
05:17 Always Learn From The Best
06:06 Add The Pro Idea Into You Playing
06:47 How To Choose What To Play
07:30 Do you like my videos – support me on Patreon
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Video links:
The Three Solos That Will Teach You Jazz Saxophone https://youtu.be/6gxNfN9b4vg
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https://sorenballegaard.dk/product/the-three-solos-that-will-teach-you-jazz-saxophone/

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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

Beginner, Blues, Chord note solos, Chords, Intermediate, Patreon Tier 5, Scales, Technique

How Powerful Melodies Makes You King Of Improvisation

10 November, 2023 Søren Ballegaard

To get people to listen to your improvisation you need to play strong melodies. Because strong melodies are one of the main reasons we listen to music.
Chris Potter is one of the Masters of incorporating strong melodic lines into his playing. Let’s work out his secret and get it into your playing.

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LESSON TRANSCRIPTION CONTENT:
-Easy repeating patterns through the scale
-Full Blues Etudes using repeating pattern – from easy 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 The Strongest Solos Comes From Powerful Melodies
01:24 Repeating Patterns – Chord Notes On A Blues
02:30 Make Repetition Interesting By Changing The Rhythm
03:30 Embellishment Adds Amazing Detail
04:05 The Power Of Repeating One Note
04:19 Add New Notes
05:02 Repeat The Idea
05:46 Practice The Technique Behind The Idea
06:43 Repeating Scale Patterns
08:09 Do you like my videos – support me on Patreon
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Video links:
The Mind Blowing Rhythms Of Chris Potter
https://youtu.be/bxkncI8JaBo
https://www.patreon.com/posts/83943312
https://sorenballegaard.dk/product/5-steps-to-get-the-best-sound

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

Lesson tutorials and live online lessons – check my shop:
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Contact me for video exchange lessons or live online lessons
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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, Intermediate, Patreon Tier 5, SOUND/INTONATION/EMBOUCHURE/ARTICULATION, Technique

Michael Brecker’s Advice On Technique Practice

13 October, 2023 Søren Ballegaard

Articulation is one of the core skills you must master
Using the right articulation makes your expression much more focused and clear.
In all music from solo playing, sectional or orchestra work articulation is one of the prime skills you must master.

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LESSON TRANSCRIPTION CONTENT:
Shortest Lesson Manual Ever – All exercises for all instruments are the same

In this tutorial
00:00 Michael Brecker’s Advice On Technique Practice
00:26 Add Articulation For Detail, Rhythm and Timing
00:50 How Does Articulation Work?
02:06 Train Moving Your Tongue Fast
02:45 Staccato articulation
03:47 Michael Brecker’s Secret Technique
04:23 Jazz Articulation
04:57 Do you like my videos – support me on Patreon
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Video links:
Jazz articulation – Be flexible – how to practice
https://youtu.be/Styz0fujAjE
https://www.patreon.com/posts/34672896
https://sorenballegaard.dk/product/full-lesson-transcription-articulation-how-to-practise-4-different-articulations

Coltrane Oleo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkBYrUVxFJ0

Michael Brecker – Song For Bilbao
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHWZ7xjLXPo

B Brecker – Midnight Voyage
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RtHMJhLxV0

Tales From The Hudson
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdWvQFeRzarA-zClsybWo0KQPTO8AtcSl&si=WS7HDJSo6rjigQl1

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

Bebop, Beginner, Chords, Coltrane, Diatonic approach, II-V-I, Intermediate, Patreon Tier 5, Scales, Standards

How Coltrane Turn Target Notes Into Powerful Solos

6 October, 2023 Søren Ballegaard

Coltrane’s simple and powerful lines are a direct result of how Coltrane always plays directly into the target notes.
When digging deep into Coltrane playing you will discover he is playing the most simple lines, but very direct lines, which makes his playing extremely powerful.

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LESSON TRANSCRIPTION CONTENT:
-Enclosure + chrom approach note exercises
-plug and play short licks showing you Coltranes Direct Target Note Approach
+ 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 How Coltrane Turn Target Notes Into Powerful Solos
01:21 Think Towards The Target Note
03:43 Full Scale Direct Approach
04:20 Hit The Right Chord Notes
05:38 Target Notes On A II-V-I
06:15 Don’t Mess Up The Chord Scale Relationship
07:01 Big Jumps Does Not Always Disrupt
07:54 The Magic 3rd Interval
08:57 Chromatic Cheating
09:35 The Turn
07:40 Do you like my videos – support me on Patreon
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Video links:
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/

Coltrane Oleo – written out solo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKubzjQbq2o

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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Contact me for video exchange lessons or live online lessons
https://sorenballegaard.dk/saxophonelessons/

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, Intermediate, Learning methods/inspiration, Music theory, Patreon Tier 5, Scales, Standards

How To Use Scales in Jazz Solos – Most Solid Approach

29 September, 2023 Søren Ballegaard

One of the basic sounds of jazz solos are scale runs. We need to be able to play the scales and fit them into the songs.
Here you get the absolute best approach to jazz solos using scales.

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LESSON TRANSCRIPTION CONTENT:
-Learn The Scales With Solid Basic exercises
-Melodic licks slowly adding the scale sound
+ 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 How To Use Scales in Jazz Solos – Most Solid Approach
00:52 Play The Most beautiful Scale Solos
01:21 What’s The Key Of The Tune?
02:06 E7#11 – Lydian Dominant?
02:35 Chord Scale Relationship
04:08 Add The Scale To The Chords
06:05 Rhythm Makes Your Lines Much More Interesting
06:57 Add Arpeggios To The Mix
07:40 Do you like my videos – support me on Patreon
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Video links:
The Most Important Scale In Jazz
https://youtu.be/DQSCgGl8Psc
https://www.patreon.com/posts/89302073
https://sorenballegaard.dk/product/the-most-important-scale-in-jazz/

Full solo manual – Take The A-train
https://www.patreon.com/posts/44883581

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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Contact me for video exchange lessons or live online lessons
https://sorenballegaard.dk/saxophonelessons/

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

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

The Most Important Scale In Jazz

15 September, 2023 Søren Ballegaard

The Most Important Scale In Jazz
There are a lot of scales in jazz but clearly one scale is the most important to know in all aspects.
Showing you exercises and licks in how you can make this scale sound like real jazz.

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LESSON TRANSCRIPTION CONTENT:
-The Most Important Scale Exercises 100% applicable to jazz licks
-Jazz Licks made using material from the exercises
+ 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 Most Important Scale In Jazz
01:10 What Charlie Parker Tells Us On Practicing Scales
01:56 What You Practice You Learn
02:45 Chord Inversions
03:30 Add The Scale Into Phrases
04:10 Diatonic Enclosure
05:01 Barry Harris – Rhythmic Speed Change
05:39 Add Chromatic Approach Notes
06:28 The Pivot Is The Jazz Sound
07:21 Do you like my videos – support me on Patreon
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Video links:
How To Incorporate The Bebop Scale In Modern Jazz Solos
https://youtu.be/FRoZG5aFx-Y
https://www.patreon.com/posts/87876945
https://sorenballegaard.dk/product/how-to-incorporate-the-bebop-scale-in-modern-jazz-solos/

Charlie Parker Confirmation
https://youtu.be/yXK0pZx92MU

Full solo manual – Perdido – for both Alto and Tenor
https://www.patreon.com/posts/43528942

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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Contact me for video exchange lessons or live online lessons
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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, Blues, Coltrane, Intermediate, Learning methods/inspiration, Patreon Tier 5, Scales, Standards, Technique

4 Things That Stops Your Progress And How To Solve It

8 September, 2023 Søren Ballegaard

The top 4 of what keeps you from practicing and how to solve this.
Keep being motivated and inspired and get the best result out of your practice time.
Also if you only have 15 minutes

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LESSON TRANSCRIPTION CONTENT:
-progressive blues etudes – from simple to intermediate – teaching you to add technical exercises into music
+ 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 4 Things That Stops Your Progress And How To Solve It
00:23 Difficult to learn solos – Here is how to
01:11 4 Bars Hank Mobley Solo
02:12 Work Out The Learned Solo
02:56 Add The Learned Material To Your Playing
04:21 Frequent Practice Helps You Stay Motivated
05:13 Plan A 15 min Practice Program
06:51 Extensive planning and Long term Goals Kills Music
07:33 Short Term Goals In Bite Sized Chunks
08:02 Do you like my videos – support me on Patreon
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Video links:
The Scale Exercise You Need To Know
https://youtu.be/g0r7EVio2D
https://www.patreon.com/posts/68814395
https://sorenballegaard.dk/product/the-scale-exercise-you-need-to-know/

Dig Dis – Hank Mobley Solo Transcription
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Zi7uF5Ml-E

Bb concert Blues Backing Track
https://youtu.be/5s_TP_bD-kU?si=FwpOXwS9cpDkeE3D

Full solo manual – Perdido – for both Alto and Tenor
https://www.patreon.com/posts/43528942

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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Contact me for video exchange lessons or live online lessons
https://sorenballegaard.dk/saxophonelessons/

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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