Category Archives: Minor

Chords, Diatonic approach, Intermediate, Minor, Music theory, Scales, Standards, Tier 5, Triads

Secondary Dominants – Everything you need to know (in 8 minutes)

Secondary dominants are such a big part of jazz that you simply must learn these.
The simple system presented in this video will make the application into music so much easier

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50+ PAGES LESSON TRANSCRIPTION CONTENT:
-secondary dominant scale exercises
-licks through the scale playing into all secondary dominants
+ 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 Need To Know Secondary Dominants
00:40 Secondary Dominant Explained
01:26 Best Jazz Book Ever Moving Motives
02:32 Learn The Secondary Dominants
03:54 The Scales
04:55 The Simple Approach To Secondary Dominants
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Why Patterns Are Better Than Licks – The Coltrane Approach
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Moving Motives by Simon Rigter
https://simonrigter.com/moving-motives

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My setup:
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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, II-V-I, Minor, Scales, Technique, Tier 5, Triads

Diminished Scale – Make The Most Beautiful Jazz Lines

The Dominant Diminished scale has so many beautiful hidden melodies ready to be played.
Please practice and play the diminished scale like this and do not sound like the old nokia telephone when playing the diminished scale

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50+ PAGES LESSON TRANSCRIPTION CONTENT:
-diminished scale exercises –  scale works, dominant chords, triads
-phrases and licks connected to each exercise making the exercise come into your playing
+ 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 Diminished Scale Is Not Only Patterns
00:54 Diminished Dominant Resolve to Major And Minor
02:24 What Triggers Major Or Minor
03:07 The Symmetrical Scale
04:10 Don’t Sound Like A Lick
05:28 Train Every Diminished Exercise
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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, Coltrane, II-V-I, Intermediate, Minor, Scales, Technique, Tier 5, Triads

How To Play Outside Like Brecker And Coltrane

Outside playing is kind of a must in today’s modern jazz. Brecker and Coltrane are experts in this so let’s grab the opportunity to learn from them – Learn Outside Playing From The Best

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50+ PAGES LESSON TRANSCRIPTION CONTENT:
-blues Etudes developing your rhythm from simple 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 Outside Playing – 4 Epic Approaches
00:38 Dorian Minor – The b9 b13 dominant
02:06 Dominant Diminished Scale
03:51 Learn The Diminished Sound
04:28 Tritone Substitution
05:57 Side Stepping
06:54 4-Note Cells Outside Playing
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https://sorenballegaard.dk/product/these-4-note-patterns-give-you-unlimited-soloing-options/

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

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

Their Rhythm Chops Will Blow Your Mind

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

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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, Pentatonic scales, Scales, Standards, Technique, Tier 5, 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
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Michael Brecker – Recorda Me
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29-qAVU8nIs

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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, Scales, Standards, Technique, Tier 5, Timing

Why Learning Solos By Ear Is Incredibly Important

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
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Why You Need To Study Jazz Licks
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Dexter Gordon Blue Bossa
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=006DFPEAvRQ

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

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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, Scales, Technique, Tier 5

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
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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

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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, Scales, Tier 5

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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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

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

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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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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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, Intermediate, Minor, Pentatonic scales, Scales, Standards, Technique, Tier 5, Timing

How Odd Meters Will Set You Free

Leveling up rhythm and phrasing is so important.
I discovered the hard way that playing odd meters forces you to level up rhythm and phrasing.

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LESSON TRANSCRIPTION CONTENT:
-Scale and chord exercises in 5/4
-tons of modal 5/4 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 How Odd Meters Will Set You Free
00:40 Basic Groove and Material
01:33 Challenge the Rhythm
03:15 Connecting Groove and Pentatonic scale
03:37 Modal 5/4 Playing – The Dorian scale
05:00 Articulation, Rhythm and Phrasing
05:45 Melodic Odd Meter Playing
05:52 Chromatics, secondary dominants, 16th notes
06:17 Do you like my videos – support me on Patreon
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Video links:
Minor II V I – Everything You Need To Know
https://youtu.be/RHDHVW84Ymc
https://www.patreon.com/posts/84995479

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
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

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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