Category Archives: Pentatonic scales

Advanced, Coltrane, Coltrane Changes, II-V-I, Intermediate, Learning methods/inspiration, Patreon Tier 5, Pentatonic scales, Scales, Technique

The 4-Note Pattern That Will Change Your Playing Forever

If you want my help getting started with Jazz, then check out The Weekly Deep Dive PDF
https://www.patreon.com/posts/142999552

Coltrane didn’t just play patterns — he built a WORLD of SOUND with them.
In this lesson, I’ll show you how a few 4-note ideas, placed in the right spots, create the fire and flow of solos like the famous Giant Steps.

LINK TO VIDEO
DOWNLOAD PDF (Deep Dive Lesson manual)
+ get access to 3000+ pages of learning material

  • String Coltrane Patterns — Combine 4-note ideas into melodic lines that sound REAL.
  • Know Where to Place Them — Master the secret pros use: placement over quantity.
  • Create Your Own Voice — Transform exercises into YOUR phrases through rhythm, phrasing, and taste.

50+ PAGES LESSON TRANSCRIPTION CONTENT:
+ 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 Patterns Made Him The BEST EVER
01:30 THE MOST IMPORTANT THING ABOUT PATTERNS
03:12 1235 Patterns on a II V I
03:47 Patterns Make Your EARS LAZY
05:13 Don’t Play Patterns You Don’t Use
05:50 Adding New Patterns
07:08 Do you like my videos – Get More Inspired on Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/posts/142999552

Free Scale Practice PDF – sign up for my newsletter: https://bit.ly/subscribetomynewslettersorenballegaardsaxophonelessons

Video links:
Coltrane Has The ULTIMATE Approach To Scale Practice
https://youtu.be/yv1I-WwshG4
https://www.patreon.com/posts/138180263
https://sorenballegaard.dk/product/coltrane-has-the-ultimate-approach-to-scale-practice/

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:
https://sorenballegaard.dk/shop

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sorenballegaardsaxophonelessons
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sorenballegaard
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, Alterations, Intermediate, Minor, Patreon Tier 5, Pentatonic scales, Standards, Technique

Unlock Michael Brecker’s GENIUS Pentatonic Method

Discover how Michael Brecker turned basic pentatonic scales into a creative powerhouse. This lesson explores his shifting pentatonic scale choices, hidden pentatonic triads, and rhythmic enclosures — giving you practical tools to transform your solos with modern, outside sound that still feels grounded.

LINK TO VIDEO
DOWNLOAD PDF + get access to 3000+ pages of learning material

  • Hidden Triads – Brecker used triads inside pentatonics to create motion
  • Pentatonic Shifts – Outside sound from smart scale transitions
  • Enclosure Connections – How to link pentatonic lines with strong targets

50+ PAGES LESSON TRANSCRIPTION CONTENT:
+ 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 Most Iconic Pentatonic Sound
01:20 Know These Patterns
01:59 Michael Brecker’s Pentatonic System
03:09 Connecting Pentatonics
04:47 Triads In Pentatonic Scales
06:48 Real Brecker Pentatonic Patterns
07:54 The Wild Harmonic Sound Of Brecker
09:00 Do you like my videos – support me on Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/posts/129635484

Free Scale Practice PDF – sign up for my newsletter: https://bit.ly/subscribetomynewslettersorenballegaardsaxophonelessons

Video links:
You Need To Know Brecker’s Triad Magic https://youtu.be/AP20ATiqDGY
https://www.patreon.com/posts/128480711
https://sorenballegaard.dk/product/you-need-to-know-breckers-triad-magic/

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:
https://sorenballegaard.dk/shop

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sorenballegaardsaxophonelessons
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sorenballegaard
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, Alterations, Coltrane, II-V-I, Intermediate, Patreon Tier 5, Pentatonic scales, Scales, Technique

The Genius of Coltrane’s 4-Note Pattern (1-2-3-5)

Learn how Coltrane’s genius 1–2–3–5 four-note cell can transform your jazz solos. This lesson breaks down how to reshape, flip, and apply the pattern across keys and chords — inside, outside, and everything in between.

LINK TO VIDEO
DOWNLOAD PDF + get access to 3000+ pages of learning material

  • What Is the Coltrane Cell? – Understand the power of 1–2–3–5.
  • Flip It. Twist It. Own It – Learn to reshape the pattern creatively.
  • Sound Like Coltrane, Sound Like You – Apply the pattern in your own voice.

50+ PAGES LESSON TRANSCRIPTION CONTENT:

+ 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 Genius Of Coltrane 1235 Pattern
00:58 Defining the 1235 pattern
02:22 The Coltrane Cell In II-V-I Licks
03:58 Add More Possibilities
05:56 How To Play It Melodically
07:00 Do you like my videos – support me on Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/posts/125864007

Free Scale Practice PDF – sign up for my newsletter: https://bit.ly/subscribetomynewslettersorenballegaardsaxophonelessons

Video links:
https://youtu.be/8qc1oVJPwXA
https://www.patreon.com/posts/121139776
https://sorenballegaard.dk/product/set-smart-goals-in-2025-and-learn-jazz-faster/

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:
https://sorenballegaard.dk/shop

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sorenballegaardsaxophonelessons
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sorenballegaard
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

Blues, Chord note solos, Chords, Coltrane, Intermediate, Patreon Tier 5, Pentatonic scales, Scales

Use Scales Like Coltrane (It is GENIUS!)

Discover the genius of Coltrane’s simplicity! Learn how he connects tones, defines chord functions, and avoids mixed sounds. Master his clarity through step-by-step exercises, chord-tone solos, and targeted etudes. Unlock Coltrane’s sound—Patreon lesson manual link in the description!

LINK TO VIDEO
DOWNLOAD PDF + get access to 3000+ pages of learning material

  • Master Clear Chord Functions – Play chord tones with Coltrane’s precision
  • Achieve Perfect Resolutions – Learn his signature note connections and phrasing
  • Transform Your Sound – Step-by-step exercises to internalize his legendary approach

50+ PAGES LESSON TRANSCRIPTION CONTENT:
+ 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 Coltrane’s Scale Approach
00:56 Learn The Basics First
03:21 Speed Up The Exercises
04:13 Coltrane’s The Scales
05:31 Focus on Scales Between Chord Tones
06:41 Over The Barline
08:01 Do you like my videos – support me on Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/posts/121139776

Free Scale Practice PDF – sign up for my newsletter: https://bit.ly/subscribetomynewslettersorenballegaardsaxophonelessons

Video links:
Why Patterns Are Better Than Licks – The Coltrane Approach
https://youtu.be/6KDK5vvH2cc
https://www.patreon.com/posts/104808938
https://sorenballegaard.dk/product/why-patterns-are-better-than-licks-the-coltrane-approach/

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:
https://sorenballegaard.dk/shop

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sorenballegaardsaxophonelessons
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sorenballegaard
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, Alterations, Coltrane, II-V-I, Intermediate, Patreon Tier 5, Pentatonic scales, Standards, Technique

Pentatonic Shifting – The Most Powerful Pentatonic Skill

Master pentatonics like Brecker and Berg! Explore their iconic phrasing, pentatonic shifts, and modern sounds over standards like Autumn Leaves. Learn scale applications, harmonic fits, and melodic tools. Download the lesson manual on Patreon today!

LINK TO VIDEO
DOWNLOAD PDF + get access to 3000+ pages of learning material

  • Master the Melody: Learn by ear from simple versions.
  • Understand the Harmony: Grasp chords, key, and exceptions effortlessly.
  • Start Improvising: Use chord tones, lines, and rhythm creatively.

50+ PAGES LESSON TRANSCRIPTION CONTENT:

+ 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 Pentatonic Scale Sound Explained
01:24 What Pentatonic Scale Fit What Chord?
03:00 Pentatonic Shifting
05:06 The Dominant Issue
05:30 The Power Of Pentatonic Scales
07:39 The Right Pentatonic Choice
08:00 Do you like my videos – support me on Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/posts/119667971

Free Scale Practice PDF – sign up for my newsletter: https://bit.ly/subscribetomynewslettersorenballegaardsaxophonelessons

Video links:
Coltrane Pentatonic Scales – How To Practice And Apply
https://youtu.be/Qd6bKryET4Y
https://www.patreon.com/posts/97223424
https://sorenballegaard.dk/product/coltrane-pentatonic-scales-how-to-practice-and-apply/

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:
https://sorenballegaard.dk/shop

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sorenballegaardsaxophonelessons
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sorenballegaard
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

Blues, Chords, Coltrane, Diatonic approach, II-V-I, Intermediate, Patreon Tier 5, Pentatonic scales

You Will Be Surprised – The Most Inside Sound Is The Most Beautiful

The most beautiful, peaceful and inside note is the 6th.
But to really use the features of this note takes some practice and getting used to. This is how to use the most calm and inside tone in major

LINK TO VIDEO
DOWNLOAD PDF + get access to 3000+ pages of learning material

50+ PAGES LESSON TRANSCRIPTION CONTENT:
-Lots of II-V-I’s that spell out the target notes to blues etudes using the 6th sound on major and dominant chords. 
+ 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 One Note Will Make Your Solos So Smooth
00:59 Why Is The 6th So Smooth
01:47 Play Maj6 on All major Chord
03:12 Substitute Target Notes With The 6th
04:52 Maj6 on dom7 chords
06:26 The Coltrane Maj6 Open Sound
07:20 Do you like my videos – support me on Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/posts/107479883

Free Scale Practice PDF – sign up for my newsletter: https://bit.ly/subscribetomynewslettersorenballegaardsaxophonelessons

Video links:
Coltrane Pentatonic Scales – How To Practice And Apply https://youtu.be/Qd6bKryET4Y
https://www.patreon.com/posts/97223424

https://sorenballegaard.dk/product/coltrane-pentatonic-scales-how-to-practice-and-apply/

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:
https://sorenballegaard.dk/shop

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sorenballegaardsaxophonelessons
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sorenballegaard
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, 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

LINK TO VIDEO
DOWNLOAD PDF + get access to 3000+ pages of learning material

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
07:28 Do you like my videos – support me on Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/posts/97223424

Free Scale Practice PDF – sign up for my newsletter: https://bit.ly/subscribetomynewslettersorenballegaardsaxophonelessons

Video links:
Practicing Like Parker, Brecker and Coltrane Will Change Your Playing Forever
https://youtu.be/dC-FUonYpqo
https://www.patreon.com/posts/95103451
https://sorenballegaard.dk/product/practicing-like-parker-brecker-and-coltrane-will-change-your-playing-forever/

Free Scale Practice PDF – sign up for my newsletter: https://bit.ly/subscribetomynewslettersorenballegaardsaxophonelessons

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/

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
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:
https://sorenballegaard.dk/shop

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sorenballegaardsaxophonelessons
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sorenballegaard
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, 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

LINK TO VIDEO
DOWNLOAD PDF + get access to 3000+ pages of learning material

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
07:30 Do you like my videos – support me on Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/posts/96783545

Free Scale Practice PDF – sign up for my newsletter: https://bit.ly/subscribetomynewslettersorenballegaardsaxophonelessons

Video links:
The 3 Techniques That Makes Charlie Parker A Genius
https://youtu.be/GSVoMWZ2R10
https://www.patreon.com/posts/94704539
https://sorenballegaard.dk/product/the-3-techniques-that-makes-charlie-parker-a-genius/

Free Scale Practice PDF – sign up for my newsletter: https://bit.ly/subscribetomynewslettersorenballegaardsaxophonelessons

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/

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
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:
https://sorenballegaard.dk/shop

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sorenballegaardsaxophonelessons
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sorenballegaard
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

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.

LINK TO VIDEO
DOWNLOAD PDF + get access to 3000+ pages of learning material

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
https://www.patreon.com/posts/93871362

Free Scale Practice PDF – sign up for my newsletter: https://bit.ly/subscribetomynewslettersorenballegaardsaxophonelessons

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/

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
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:
https://sorenballegaard.dk/shop

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sorenballegaardsaxophonelessons
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sorenballegaard
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, Intermediate, Minor, Patreon Tier 5, Pentatonic scales, Scales, Standards, Technique, 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.

LINK TO VIDEO
DOWNLOAD PDF + get access to 3000+ pages of learning material

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
https://www.patreon.com/posts/85723921

Free Scale Practice PDF – sign up for my newsletter: https://bit.ly/subscribetomynewslettersorenballegaardsaxophonelessons

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

Lesson tutorials and live online lessons – check my shop:
https://sorenballegaard.dk/shop

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sorenballegaardsaxophonelessons
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sorenballegaard
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