Category Archives: Chords

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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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

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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, II-V-I, Intermediate, Patreon Tier 5, Scales, Standards, Technique

Why You Need To Study Jazz Licks

Some hate licks, some love them.
I give you the formulae why you should practice jazz licks
And giving you lots of ideas how you can integrate the amazing sounds from your heroes licks, into your playing

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LESSON TRANSCRIPTION CONTENT:
-lick based scale exercises – taking parts of licks to practice in scales
-Tons of licks in a light and a heavy version
+ 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 Why You Need To Study Jazz Licks
00:32 How Charlie Parker Moves Licks
01:17 Licks Are Not A Bunch Of Notes – Articulation and Phrasing
02:26 How Licks Inspire What You Practice
03:20 Add Licks To Your Music
05:15 Make The Lick Your Own
05:44 Move The Material Into Other Tunes
06:53 Make and Beef Up Licks
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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

How Licks Can Level Up You Solos
https://www.patreon.com/posts/72008222
https://youtu.be/lAKVZw55ylA
https://sorenballegaard.dk/product/how-licks-can-level-up-you-solos/

Cool Blues – Charlie Parker
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pVxWdnInWY

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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

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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

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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Master Dominants in Minor – 3 Solid Strategies
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https://www.patreon.com/posts/79493795/
https://sorenballegaard.dk/master-dominants-in-minor-3-solid-strategies/

What Coltrane Can Teach You About Dominants
https://youtu.be/4v_ny0Pu4iQ
https://www.patreon.com/posts/71686461
https://sorenballegaard.dk/product/what-coltrane-can-teach-you-about-dominants/

Lesson Manuals – Check This Link
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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

Advanced, Blues, Chords, Coltrane, Diatonic approach, II-V-I, Intermediate, Patreon Tier 5, Technique, Triads

How To Expand Coltrane’s Upper Structures Concept

How To Expand Coltrane’s Upper Structures Concept
Expand your view on chords and start thinking further.
Add upper structures into your playing.
Listening to the modern jazz heroes, they all play like this.

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LESSON TRANSCRIPTION CONTENT:
-Upper Structure CHord Exercises
-Licks expanding on Coltranes Upper Structure Concept
+ 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 Coltranes Modern Jazz Sound
00:23 Amazing Upper Structure Sound
01:24 Discover And Play Upper Structures
02:22 Upper Structures – Not The Root
03:08 Avoid Notes – Or Not Rhythmic Enclosure
04:02 Apply Upper Structures To You Playing
04:40 What Fits Where
05:31 Chords And Barlines Does Not Exist
06:37 Do you like my videos – support me on Patreon
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Video links:
How Triad Pairs Can Unlock An Amazing Modern Sound https://youtu.be/Y3mMNxoqvBU
https://www.patreon.com/posts/74806504
https://sorenballegaard.dk/product/how-triad-pairs-can-unlock-an-amazing-modern-sound/

What Coltrane Can Teach You About Dominants
https://youtu.be/4v_ny0Pu4iQ
https://www.patreon.com/posts/71686461
https://sorenballegaard.dk/product/what-coltrane-can-teach-you-about-dominants/

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

16th notes, Advanced, Beginner, Chords, Intermediate, Learning methods/inspiration, Patreon Tier 5, Scales, Technique, Timing

The Best Way To Improve Timing and Rhythm

Timing is probably the most important thing to master when playing music.
To get better timing we need to keep at it and be extremely aware of it every time we pick up our instrument.
These are my top 10 timing exercises.

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LESSON TRANSCRIPTION CONTENT:
50+ pages full exercises and licks
-Timing exercises with metronome suggestions
-Licks using scale modes with timing in focus
+ all lesson examples are transposed to the Tenor, Alto and Concert keys.

In this tutorial
00:00 The Best Way To Improve Timing and Rhythm
00:45 Play Bebop Themes
01:16 Train Subdivisions
01:43 Tight Fingers
02:12 Imaging Your Own Timing
02:53 Challenge Your Creativity
03:19 Subdivisions and 32nd notes
04:00 Joe Henderson Master Offbeat Exercise
04:58 Play Music With The Metronome Guide
05:13 Groupings of 3 over the Bar Line
05:41 Triplet Groupings
06:25 Do you like my videos – support me on Patreon
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Video links:
Joe Hendersons Arpeggio Approach Is The Modern Jazz Sound
https://youtu.be/by1FYJvFhqs
https://www.patreon.com/posts/82172941
https://sorenballegaard.dk/product/joe-hendersons-arpeggio-approach-is-the-modern-jazz-sound/

3 Steps That Teaches You To Play Fast Jazz Lines
https://youtu.be/kEmhLXbvR-E
https://www.patreon.com/posts/81831213
https://sorenballegaard.dk/product/3-steps-that-teaches-you-to-play-fast-jazz-lines/

Lesson Manuals – Check This Link
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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

16th notes, Advanced, Alterations, Chords, II-V-I, Intermediate, Learning methods/inspiration, Minor, Patreon Tier 5, Scales, Technique, Timing

Joe Henderson’s Arpeggio Approach Is The Modern Jazz Sound

Joe Henderson has defined the modern jazz sound with his intense and exciting playing.
The way he plays arpeggios is a full study.
Look into some of the amazing ideas and learn how to get that modern arpeggio sound.

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LESSON TRANSCRIPTION CONTENT:
50+ pages full exercises and licks
-Joe Henderson Inspired Arpeggio Exercises
-Jazz Licks using Joe Henderson Arpeggio Patterns
+ all lesson examples are transposed to the Tenor, Alto and Concert keys.

In this tutorial
00:00 Absolute Mind Blowing Arpeggio Genius
00:33 Joe Henderson Arpeggio Pattern
01:29 Groupings of 3
02:05 Focus on Target Notes
02:32 Switching Scale Modes
02:53 Key Changing Arpeggio Licks
03:41 The Arpeggio Recipe
04:11 Do you like my videos – support me on Patreon
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The Solo Exercise to Master Dominant Chords
https://youtu.be/eIBfm_ZIzrg
https://www.patreon.com/posts/76273291
https://sorenballegaard.dk/product/6-most-important-chord-substitutions-for-blues/

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/


Lesson Manuals – Check This Link
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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

Advanced, Blues, Chords, Coltrane, Diatonic approach, Intermediate, Learning methods/inspiration, Patreon Tier 5, Scales, Standards, Technique, Timing

3 Steps That Teaches You To Play Fast Jazz Lines

Often you need to play a faster tune.
How do you get your lines into the fast mode?
How do you actually get your fingers to correspond with the tempo?
How do you get the right articulation?
This video gives you the answers to the fast approach.

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LESSON TRANSCRIPTION CONTENT:
50+ pages full exercises and licks
-Chord and scale exercises for fast playing
-Fast jazz line ideas applied to blues form
+ all lesson examples are transposed to the Tenor, Alto and Concert keys.

In this tutorial
00:00 Play Fast Like Coltrane And Brecker
00:33 Train Your Fingers
01:45 Tight Articulation
02:17 Two Types Of Articulation
02:32 Increase Your Speed
03:57 Add Speed Into Your Music
04:00 Play Fast Jazz Lines
04:38 Do you like my videos – support me on Patreon
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Video links:
5 Tips To Speed Up Your Playing
https://youtu.be/MNolMUnjoKo
https://www.patreon.com/posts/56545571
https://sorenballegaard.dk/product/5-tips-to-speed-up-your-playing/

Master Jazz Articulation in 3 Simple Steps
https://youtu.be/2Nf9SRy6760
https://www.patreon.com/posts/58012174
https://sorenballegaard.dk/product/solo-preparation-in-6-35-simple-steps

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

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

Learning Jazz Standards doesn’t have to be difficult

All the jazz greats are absolute masters when playing the major scale.
They need to be because the major scale is the absolute most important scale when playing the functional harmony in most jazz standards.
Learn how to apply the major scale and the major scale chords to most jazz standards.

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LESSON TRANSCRIPTION CONTENT:
50+ pages full exercises and licks
-3 standards added chord and scale exercises for easy overview and fast learning
+ all lesson examples are transposed to the Tenor, Alto and Concert keys. 

In this tutorial
00:00 They Master The Most Important Scale
00:39 The Major Scale On Jazz Standards
00:55 What Is The Key Of A Jazz Standard
01:35 Secondary dominants
02:50 Dominants to Minor
03:57 Autumn Leaves
04:48 Chromatic Dominants
05:37 Do you like my videos – support me on Patreon
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Video links:
What Coltrane Can Teach You About Dominants
https://youtu.be/4v_ny0Pu4iQ
https://www.patreon.com/posts/71686461
https://sorenballegaard.dk/product/what-coltrane-can-teach-you-about-dominants/

Master Dominants in Minor – 3 Solid Strategies
https://youtu.be/xIjw65YY2QA
https://www.patreon.com/posts/79493795/
https://sorenballegaard.dk/master-dominants-in-minor-3-solid-strategies/

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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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

Advanced, Chord note solos, Chords, Coltrane, Diatonic approach, Intermediate, Minor, Music theory, Patreon Tier 5, Scales, Standards

The Most Beautiful Dominant in Jazz

The magic backdoor dominant in the group of minor subdominants are probably the most beautiful dominant in jazz. 
Understanding the origin and why this dominant is that beautiful is not only music theory but also voice leading and scale use.
This dominant is a beautiful journey.

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LESSON TRANSCRIPTION CONTENT:
50+ pages full exercises and licks
-Chord and Scale exercises for minor subdominant
-Licks using the Minor subdominant modal interchange chords
-all exercises and licks are transposed to all 12 keys
+ all lesson examples are transposed to the Tenor, Alto and Concert keys. 

In this tutorial
00:00 Coltrane – King Of Chromatic Licks
00:11 Backdoor Dominant – minor Subdominant
01:20 The Most Common Minor Subdominants
02:30 #11 Why?
03:40 Modal Interchange
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