Category Archives: Scales

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

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

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

Every Jazz Beginner Needs These 4 Scale Exercises

There are 4 very important scale exercises that start all jazz development. Know these or know thede better and you get so much insight and enable yourself to get better adoun the instrument and create more beautiful jazz lines

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50+ PAGES LESSON TRANSCRIPTION CONTENT:
-4 most important scale exercises in different variations written out
-II-V-I licks + solo etudes on Autumn Leaves based on the 4 scale exercises
+ 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 4 Most Important Scale Exercises
00:32 The Scales in the Scale
01:54 3rds In The Scale
02:22 3rd Interval Enclosure
04:11 Wonderful Triads
05:19 Triad Extensions
06:32 7th chords
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Practicing Like Parker, Brecker and Coltrane Will Change Your Playing Forever
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Michael Brecker – Recorda Me
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29-qAVU8nIs

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

How Michael Brecker Got His Chops

How Michael Brecker gets around in the tunes he plays keeps amazing me. Im digging into a few tips given in the newly released practice book of Michael Brecker.
Always learn from the best. Let’s dig into how to learn these skills from this amazing player.

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50+ PAGES LESSON TRANSCRIPTION CONTENT:
-Michael Brecker Inspired technical exercises
-All exercises transformed into jazz 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 Michael Brecker King Of Timing
00:28 Always Practice Timing – Exercises
01:01 Remove Distractions
01:31 Add Exercises Into Musical Context
02:08 Work Out With Metronome
03:11 Metronome Challenge
03:37 12 Keys Magic
04:49 You Must Add Technique Into Your Music
05:25 Any Line Is A Technical Exercise
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Practicing Like Parker, Brecker and Coltrane Will Change Your Playing Forever
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https://www.patreon.com/posts/95103451
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Video links:
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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
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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

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

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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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
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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

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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Video links:
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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
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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

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’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
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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

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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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

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

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
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The Three Solos That Will Teach You Jazz Saxophone https://youtu.be/6gxNfN9b4vg
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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

How Powerful Melodies Makes You King Of Improvisation

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
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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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

The Ultimate Approach For Bebop Chromatic Notes

The Chromatic Approach Note is such a small detail in jazz but it really has a great impact and can define your jazz lines.
This is how training and using Chromatic Approach Notes can change and make your lines sound so much more jazz-like.

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LESSON TRANSCRIPTION CONTENT:
-Chromatic Approach Note scale, triad + arpeggio exercises
-II-V-I Chromatic Approach Note Jazz 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 Michael Brecker And Barry Harris Chromatic Approach Notes
00:58 Train And Apply Chromatic Approach Notes
02:14 Compose Jazz Lines w/ Chromatic Approach
03:00 Chromatic Approach To Arpeggios
04:26 Upper Structure Arpeggios
04:45 Descending Arpeggios
05:50 Triads w/ Chromatic Approach Notes
06:51 Chord Substitutions
07:43 Chromatic Approach To Scales
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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