Category Archives: Standards

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

3 Steps That Teaches You To Play Fast Jazz Lines

21 April, 2023 Søren Ballegaard

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
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5 Tips To Speed Up Your Playing
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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

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

Learning Jazz Standards doesn’t have to be difficult

14 April, 2023 Søren Ballegaard

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
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Video links:
What Coltrane Can Teach You About Dominants
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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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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, Scales, Standards, Tier 5

The Most Beautiful Dominant in Jazz

24 March, 2023 Søren Ballegaard

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
04:43 Do you like my videos – support me on Patreon
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Unlock The Modern Sound of the Altered scale https://youtu.be/8LmBe1ktICg
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https://sorenballegaard.dk/product/unlock-the-modern-sound-of-the-altered-scale/

Why Michael Brecker’s Diminished Scale Strategy Is Amazing
https://youtu.be/crQjTPX2xjY
https://www.patreon.com/posts/79820328
https://sorenballegaard.dk/product/why-michael-breckers-diminished-scale-strategy-is-amazing/

Coltrane – It Could Happen To You
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Au6aec5Mf0

Joe Henderson – Triste
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Q8w9snvC-4

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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

16th notes, Advanced, Alterations, Bebop, Beginner, Blues, Chord note solos, Chords, Coltrane, Coltrane Changes, Diatonic approach, II-V-I, Intermediate, Learning methods/inspiration, Minor, Music theory, News, Patreon Tier 20 Access, Pentatonic scales, Saxophones and mouthpieces, Scales, Short Videos+PDF Overview and download, SOUND/INTONATION/EMBOUCHURE/ARTICULATION, Standards, Technique, Tier 5, Timing, Triads

SHORT VIDEOS+PDF’s

13 March, 2023 Søren Ballegaard

Short video overview and pdf download list.
Full access on tier 5 on Patreon

3 Step Scale Licks Construction https://www.patreon.com/posts/83283784 https://youtube.com/shorts/fjda07LGrks

Most Important Skill For Melodic Jazz Lines https://www.patreon.com/posts/83283715 https://youtube.com/shorts/YGEAn33ppCw

Chord Scale Exercises For Better Solos https://www.patreon.com/posts/83283633 https://youtube.com/shorts/xrZXzYUCs2Q

3 Genious Michael Brecker II-V-I Licks https://www.patreon.com/posts/83227723 https://youtube.com/shorts/bPTynbYLZ7E

3 Amazing ø7 Chord Hacks You Must Know https://www.patreon.com/posts/82744171 https://youtube.com/shorts/CnroGJlyC7I

Easy Trick To Get A Great Sound – play reed 5 https://www.patreon.com/posts/82744104 https://youtube.com/shorts/DH6BM0JdNc8

3 Best Chord Exercises For Jazz Standards https://www.patreon.com/posts/82744041 https://youtube.com/shorts/EduFcHn6PfU

Giant Steps II-V-I Short Licks https://www.patreon.com/posts/82743922 https://youtube.com/shorts/l7GaBU0d75M

Is Bmaj7 Altered Dominant? https://www.patreon.com/posts/82323335 https://youtube.com/shorts/-TTJPJw7hjE
Bebop Approach To All Scales https://www.patreon.com/posts/82323318 https://youtube.com/shorts/Z-SZdWpdHzM

Most Easy To Use Chromatic Approach Note Patterns https://www.patreon.com/posts/82323293 https://youtube.com/shorts/p5b26pJ1LpE

Surprising ø7 Arpeggio Sounds https://www.patreon.com/posts/82323275 https://youtube.com/shorts/XyfcAVQCWJs

The Best Bebop Arpeggio Lines https://www.patreon.com/posts/81926455 https://youtube.com/shorts/l-EQKFEvBHU

Solid Articulation Like The Pros https://www.patreon.com/posts/81926423 https://youtube.com/shorts/nhZbucIbfIQ

Chris Potter Fast Arpeggio Exercises https://www.patreon.com/posts/81926366 https://youtube.com/shorts/KLLDjvLEypg

3 Step Approach To Playing Fast https://www.patreon.com/posts/81926214 https://youtube.com/shorts/Pu3nmsS454w

Fast Chords Like Joe Henderson https://www.patreon.com/posts/81218806 https://youtube.com/shorts/XUKpnSyqmsc

How To Play G7alt
https://www.patreon.com/posts/81218770 https://youtube.com/shorts/Fd6oEMCo9GI

Short Cut to Soloing on Autumn Leaves https://www.patreon.com/posts/81218742 https://youtube.com/shorts/Jk_ZxiEQzDQ

Coltranes Direct II-V-I Approach https://www.patreon.com/posts/81218707 https://youtube.com/shorts/ibzrzeItEDo

Tasteful Double Time In Pop Music https://www.patreon.com/posts/81217751 https://youtube.com/shorts/pthsVCV1nPM

Double Time Scale And Chord Training https://www.patreon.com/posts/81217673 https://youtube.com/shorts/2di9LaxfNuI

5 Step Approach To Strong 8th Notes https://www.patreon.com/posts/81217118 https://youtube.com/shorts/YAHtIaWwVIY

Strongest Chords and Scales Jazz Exercise https://www.patreon.com/posts/80917738 https://youtube.com/shorts/EqgJ92w04H0

The Most Powerful Chord to Scale Jazz Exercises https://www.patreon.com/posts/80917591 https://youtube.com/shorts/PiHFrvYn8nw

Do You Know These Triad Upper Structures https://www.patreon.com/posts/80917448 https://youtube.com/shorts/vLus3u373tI

The Best Scale Practice On Tunes https://www.patreon.com/posts/80894969 https://youtube.com/shorts/d6u30G6qUHU

The Best Arpeggio Exercise On Tunes https://www.patreon.com/posts/80474615 https://youtube.com/shorts/jN-qPk8wgJE

Solo practice tips for stronger improvising https://www.patreon.com/posts/80474562 https://youtube.com/shorts/7pTCtJqVdMQ

Scale Exercises You Must Know For Jazz https://www.patreon.com/posts/80474615 https://youtube.com/shorts/jg-FOnOIxPs

Coltrane Played Minor On Dominants https://www.patreon.com/posts/80288203 https://youtube.com/shorts/KWtOQ93RtCw

Crazy Triads + Pentatonic scales in Pop https://www.patreon.com/posts/80287959 https://youtube.com/shorts/_3lOzieCVbc

Most Beautiful Dominant Chord Sound https://www.patreon.com/posts/80287889 https://youtube.com/shorts/Dyl7eXyRolg

3 levels of knowing your arpeggios https://www.patreon.com/posts/79821446 https://youtube.com/shorts/8E1PNrQeJoU

Use Hip Chromatic Lines in Pop/Soul/Funk https://www.patreon.com/posts/79821400 https://www.youtube.com/shorts/8X6OUnmPAV4

Which Chromatic Line Sounds Better? https://www.patreon.com/posts/79821284 https://www.youtube.com/shorts/_LH9O0LT8vQ

Full Range Chords Using the Diminished Scale https://www.patreon.com/posts/79543544 https://youtube.com/shorts/qmff3gCcLLY?feature=share

AMAZING TRIADS IN THE DIMINISHED SCALE https://www.patreon.com/posts/79543514 https://youtube.com/shorts/vWGXXDmviZ0?feature=share

Diminished Scale Runs on Dominants https://www.patreon.com/posts/79543425 https://youtube.com/shorts/QZSsB4z1GMg?feature=share

The Impossible Bridge of Invitation https://www.patreon.com/posts/79229703 https://youtube.com/shorts/M5Nqz3Ky3bc?feature=share

Play Natural II-V to Minor https://www.patreon.com/posts/79229625 https://youtube.com/shorts/9GNcpTkzAVM?feature=share

How to Play Major II-V to Minor https://www.patreon.com/posts/79223335 https://youtube.com/shorts/O2uho8tiIV0?feature=share

Altered Scale Licks You Must Know https://www.patreon.com/posts/79051765 https://youtube.com/shorts/LHlCko2kWTo?feature=share

Lydian Altered Dominant https://www.patreon.com/posts/78448427 https://youtube.com/shorts/CRP-8443ldQ?feature=share

Tritone Substituted Dominant https://www.patreon.com/posts/78448400 https://youtube.com/shorts/SOdz8VAUoVI?feature=share

Michael Brecker Favorite Pentatonic Lick
https://www.patreon.com/posts/78448355 https://youtube.com/shorts/YfK32edQsXI?feature=share

Jerry Bergonzi Pentatonic Patterns https://www.patreon.com/posts/78448313 https://youtu.be/SukRqexhDRc

Michael Brecker Don’t Play The Root https://www.patreon.com/posts/78448270 https://youtube.com/shorts/qFXWErFSETs?feature=share

Candy Dulfer Bebop Lines https://www.patreon.com/posts/78448229 https://youtube.com/shorts/QoEzTtRhlOY?feature=share

Michael Brecker Chromatic Pentatonic Licks https://www.patreon.com/posts/78448175 https://youtube.com/shorts/ax5_oOnCgSs?feature=share

The Best Of Sanborn Licks https://www.patreon.com/posts/78448105 https://youtube.com/shorts/SHKIfjxwMFs?feature=share

Michael Brecker Open Up Your Lines / Sanborn Maputo Lick https://www.patreon.com/posts/78258876 https://youtube.com/shorts/SHmdzzyXN5M?feature=share https://youtube.com/shorts/SHKIfjxwMFs?feature=share

Coltrane Tenor Madness Lick / Rollins Octatonic Lick https://www.patreon.com/posts/77903474 https://youtube.com/shorts/SjEbgpATphk?feature=share https://youtube.com/shorts/oKQswMttBAY?feature=share

Amazing Precision / Clear Lines / Play What You Hear https://www.patreon.com/posts/77583461 https://youtube.com/shorts/yGSoanGYq-o?feature=share https://youtube.com/shorts/4wBkLVND-sk?feature=share

Coltrane 4 note shapes / Giant Steps Licks https://www.patreon.com/posts/77365646 https://youtube.com/shorts/szw37ioZMfw?feature=share https://youtube.com/shorts/I0p89JHUSCw?feature=share

DOUBLE TIME EXERCISE / ARTICULATION EXERCISE https://www.patreon.com/posts/77092131 https://youtube.com/shorts/SDKTk4Msp_E?feature=share https://youtube.com/shorts/RdQfOYFK7Mg?feature=share

Michael Brecker on Dominants https://www.patreon.com/posts/75569657 https://youtube.com/shorts/jrMXM7lEsVc?feature=share https://youtube.com/shorts/cXwnHR0TLFE?feature=share

BEBOP SCALES ON DOMINANT CHAINS https://www.patreon.com/posts/75569657 https://www.patreon.com/posts/77266144

Minor Chord Hack / How to growl / Michael Brecker Pentatonics https://www.patreon.com/posts/75569657 https://youtube.com/shorts/NSnTMF4RXb0?feature=share https://youtube.com/shorts/aB4B_4OEK8I?feature=share

Coltrane Blues Patterns
https://www.patreon.com/posts/75201469 https://youtube.com/shorts/uMY6I6k4Oeg?feature=share https://youtube.com/shorts/5KLfJY-Mf-Q?feature=share

Moving Melodic Shapes
https://www.patreon.com/posts/75164442 https://youtube.com/shorts/L2h0KonELak?feature=share https://youtube.com/shorts/Kgmr5TUNt30?feature=share

Bebop in funk + Coltrane Double time enclosures https://www.patreon.com/posts/74513222 https://youtube.com/shorts/-wGzMq9z6sw?feature=share https://youtube.com/shorts/9yNhAnJrnYg?feature=share

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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

16th notes, Advanced, Alterations, Blues, Chords, Coltrane, II-V-I, Intermediate, Learning methods/inspiration, Music theory, Scales, Standards, Technique, Tier 5

The ONLY Jazz Blues You Need To Learn From

3 February, 2023 Søren Ballegaard

The iconic recording of Tenor Madness is for me one of the recordings I keep getting back to.
This track is ever inspiring and provides me with such knowledge of how to play great Jazz Blues.
Learn the Tenor Madness jazz blues from John Coltrane and Sonny Rollins.

LINK TO VIDEO
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LESSON TRANSCRIPTION CONTENT:
50+ pages full exercises and licks
-Exercises derived from Coltrane and Rollins Licks
-Licks made in the spirit of Rollins and Coltrane
-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 The ONLY Jazz Blues You Need To Learn From
00:44 Rollins Octatonic and Harmonic Minor
01:46 Coltrane Great Voice Leading
02:51 Rollins Thematic Playing
03:21 Coltrane Speed Change
03:46 Don’t Play The Root
04:32 Amazing COltrane Line
05:24 Adding Music to Your Technical exercises
06:04 Major7 and Minor
06:25 Do you like my videos – support me on Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/posts/78166940

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Video links:
6 Most Important Chord Substitutions for Blues
https://youtu.be/OU3ulUqKGTg
https://www.patreon.com/posts/76864720
https://sorenballegaard.dk/product/6-most-important-chord-substitutions-for-blues/

How Only Two Alterations Can Change Your Playing https://youtu.be/JBXGRRcbdsA
https://www.patreon.com/posts/73288153
https://sorenballegaard.dk/product/how-only-two-alterations-can-change-your-playing/

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
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

16th notes, Advanced, Alterations, Bebop, Beginner, Blues, Blues scales, Chord note solos, Chords, Coltrane, Coltrane Changes, Diatonic approach, II-V-I, Intermediate, Learning methods/inspiration, Minor, Music theory, News, Patreon Tier 20 Access, Pentatonic scales, Saxophones and mouthpieces, Scales, SOUND/INTONATION/EMBOUCHURE/ARTICULATION, Standards, Technique, Tier 5, Timing, Triads

Tier 20 Patreon Access

6 January, 2023 Søren Ballegaard

Consider joining me on Tier 20 on Patreon.

You will get access to almost unlimited amounts of material.
This includes of course the weekly video lesson transcriptions and the 50+ manual with extra exercises.
All materials on tier 5 and 10.

But you also gain access to more than 1000+ pages of solo manuals and exercise PDF books in this list.
All on tier 20
Sign up here on tier 20

Full solo manual – Autumn Leaves
https://www.patreon.com/posts/42774284

Full solo manual – Blue Bossa
https://www.patreon.com/posts/43097272

Full solo manual – Pent Up House – for both Alto and Tenor
https://www.patreon.com/posts/44332147

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

Full solo manual – Take The A-train – for both Alto and Tenor
https://www.patreon.com/posts/44883581

Full solo manual – There Will Never Be Another You
https://www.patreon.com/posts/43814415

Full solo manual – Rhythm Changes
https://www.patreon.com/posts/47414602

Full solo manual – Blues in concert, alto and tenor key
https://www.patreon.com/posts/72950631

Solo transcription – Blue Bossa – diatonic chord and scale solo
https://www.patreon.com/posts/46780162

Solo transcription – On the sunny side of the street – diatonic chord and scale solo
https://www.patreon.com/posts/46123983

Pentatonic manual vol.1
https://www.patreon.com/posts/39388094

Bebop practice manual – chromatic surrounding notes – exercises and licks
https://www.patreon.com/posts/39557131

The overtone manual – exercises and licks Get better control
http://patreon.com/posts/38835806

23 functional major scale exercises + 46 example licks on how to apply
https://www.patreon.com/posts/38397480

Train your rhythm feel – exercises exploring quarter note and eight notes phrases
https://www.patreon.com/posts/37622527

60 scale patterns on functional harmony + 20 II-V-I licks using scale patterns
https://www.patreon.com/posts/37364646

64 ways to play a Cmaj chord + 20 I-V-I-V licks to be played on Rhythm Changes
https://www.patreon.com/posts/37364560

50 shades of Blues – dominant seven building blocks and 20 I-IV dominant lines
https://www.patreon.com/posts/36808560

20 basic minor II-V-I building blocks + 20 basic minor II-V-I licks – by Søren Ballegaard
https://www.patreon.com/posts/36620722

32 chromatic approach note bulding blocks + 20 II-V-I using chromaticism
https://www.patreon.com/posts/36621031

3 of the greatest bebop licks and 100 ways to practise and use them
https://www.patreon.com/posts/44072387

18 musical scale exercises applied to the major scale+examples licks on how to use
https://www.patreon.com/posts/38124808

32 chromatic bebop approach note structures and 20 chromatic bebop
https://www.patreon.com/posts/36621031

64 minor + alternate minor chord building blocks + 24 II-V-I lines using alternate minor
https://www.patreon.com/posts/37917989

64 ways to play a Cmaj chord + 20 I-V-I-V licks to be played on Rhythm Changes
https://www.patreon.com/posts/64-ways-to-play-37364560

74 one bar tritone substitute dominant lines + 20 II-V-I
https://www.patreon.com/posts/39102946

Add ons for minor chord solos – minor 6, minor 9, minor major, dominant 7(b9)
https://www.patreon.com/posts/43252315

Beginning the blues with one pentatonic scale
https://www.patreon.com/posts/44581076

Blues licks and scales compendium
https://www.patreon.com/posts/47710439

Chord note solo manual – effortless soloing using only chord notes
https://www.patreon.com/posts/41934321

Chord pattern exercise manual – basic 7th chords of the major scale
https://www.patreon.com/posts/41195255

Coltrane basic pattern practise module – major 9 – minor 9 – dominant 9 chords
https://www.patreon.com/posts/42239209

Dominant chord and scale alteration manual – b9 and b13
https://www.patreon.com/posts/41666654

Jazz Improvisation step 1 – the chords – blues in C
https://www.patreon.com/posts/40669564

Jazz improvisation step 2 – from chords to scales – tenor and alto
https://www.patreon.com/posts/42483935

Play great melodies toolbook
https://www.patreon.com/posts/41448250

The overtone exercise manual 1.0
https://www.patreon.com/posts/38835806

The Ultimate Practice Program Planner
https://www.patreon.com/posts/37806877

SØREN BALLEGAARD SCALE PRACTICE PDF
https://www.patreon.com/posts/37806462

16th notes, Advanced, Alterations, Chords, Intermediate, Minor, Music theory, Pentatonic scales, Scales, Standards, Technique, Tier 5, Triads

What Michael Brecker Can Teach You About Dominant Chords

16 December, 2022 Søren Ballegaard

Michael Brecker is a star example on how to get everything out of dominant chords.
Looking at three concepts to dig deeper into playing dominant alterations and resolving to minor chords.

LINK TO VIDEO
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LESSON TRANSCRIPTION CONTENT:
50+ pages full exercises and licks
-Lick based scale exercises
-Dexter Gordon, Sonny Rollins and Hank Mobley inspired licks
-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 How You Can Play Licks To Learn Jazz
00:23 Dexter Gordon on F major
01:06 Add Licks To Your Tunes
01:59 Hank Mobley On Dominant Chords
03:11 Sonny Rollins II-V-I lick
04:30 Pull Out Ideas From The Licks You Learn
05:04 Do you like my videos – support me on Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/posts/75990751

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The 5 ingredients of a Brecker Lick
https://youtu.be/1ZRFNXexRUo
https://www.patreon.com/posts/73585637
https://sorenballegaard.dk/product/the-5-ingredients-of-a-brecker-lick/

The Saxophone Skills That Pay Off Forever
https://youtu.be/yUPHsKe4rok
https://www.patreon.com/posts/71005751
https://sorenballegaard.dk/product/the-saxophone-skills-that-pay-off-forever/

Michael Brecker on Softly as In A Morning Sunrise
https://youtu.be/U_gNp5_ZZ4w

Rigotti reeds webshop
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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

Beginner, Blues, Chord note solos, Chords, Coltrane, Intermediate, Standards, Tier 5

Coltrane’s Genius Blues Approach is Crazy simple

2 December, 2022 Søren Ballegaard

Coltranes blues sound is so powerful because of the simplicity and how Coltrane applies his lines to the blues.
Begin using these Coltrane short blues phrases to build your own blues phrases.

LINK TO VIDEO
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LESSON TRANSCRIPTION CONTENT:
50+ pages full exercises and licks
-Coltrane short blues licks
-Short licks blues etudes
-all exercises and licks are transposed to all 12 keys
+ all lesson examples are transposed to the Tenor, Alto, Concert keys and bass clef.

In this tutorial
00:00 Coltrane’s Genius Blues Approach is Crazy simple
00:24 Simplicity and Clarity – only chord notes
01:44 Creativity – invert and mix up licks
03:16 Practice to play from all chord tones
03:11 Sonny Rollins II-V-I lick
03:50 Play musically – listen carefully
04:23 Do you like my videos – support me on Patreon
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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/

What Coltrane Can Teach You About The Blues https://youtu.be/CXgWh64LkGw
https://www.patreon.com/posts/62100371
https://sorenballegaard.dk/product/what-coltrane-can-teach-you-about-the-blues/

Blues in Bb backing track
https://youtu.be/-ae_tBkCqeQ

Blues in Eb – backing track
https://youtu.be/eSI4AS_fBm8

Blues to Elvin
https://youtu.be/OYitm3eJqi8

Blues to Bechet
https://youtu.be/JN3CWowU95A

Blues to you
https://youtu.be/X0ZnxpPeeNk

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/

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, Bebop, Chords, Coltrane, II-V-I, Intermediate, Music theory, Scales, Standards, Technique, Tier 5

The Best Method To Master All Keys

7 October, 2022 Søren Ballegaard

Mastering all 12 keys is like a super power in music.
This will open up your playing, your creativity and your inspiration.
All your playing will immediately get easier, because of the perspective towards the other keys.

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LESSON TRANSCRIPTION CONTENT:
50+ pages full exercises and licks
-scale and chord exercises
-Major, dominant and II-V licks
-all exercises and licks are transposed to all 12 keys through the circle of 5th or chromatically up or down
+ all lesson examples are transposed to the Tenor, Alto and Concert keys.

In this tutorial
00:00 Learn This – Listening, Technique, Sound, Timing
00:32 Listen and get inspired
01:16 Keep your fingers on your instrument
02:49 Technique must enable your music
04:30 Work on your timing
05:49 Do you like my videos – support me on Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/posts/72993141

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Video links:
3 Coltrane Bebop Licks Explained
https://youtu.be/c8TmL_AO1Jw
https://www.patreon.com/posts/56850554
https://sorenballegaard.dk/product/3-coltrane-bebop-licks-explained/

Practice Arpeggios Like Chris Potter and Sound Amazing
https://youtu.be/pMp5iJMlKT4
https://www.patreon.com/posts/64249214
https://sorenballegaard.dk/product/practice-arpeggios-like-chris-potter-and-sound-amazing/

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/

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, Bebop, Beginner, Blues, Chords, II-V-I, Intermediate, Scales, Standards, Tier 5

How Licks Can Level Up You Solos

16 September, 2022 Søren Ballegaard

Learning licks from master players and adapting these into your playing is a major jazz skill you need to develop.
Get around the major issues like add licks to your practice and into the tunes you play.
Transpose and alter licks into music fitting your music.

LINK TO VIDEO
DOWNLOAD PDF

LESSON TRANSCRIPTION CONTENT:
50+ pages full exercises and licks
-Lick based scale exercises
-Dexter Gordon, Sonny Rollins and Hank Mobley inspired licks
-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 How You Can Play Licks To Learn Jazz
00:23 Dexter Gordon on F major
01:06 Add Licks To Your Tunes
01:59 Hank Mobley On Dominant Chords
03:11 Sonny Rollins II-V-I lick
04:30 Pull Out Ideas From The Licks You Learn
05:04 Do you like my videos – support me on Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/posts/72008222

Get the free E-book material on saxophone practice – sign up for my newsletter: https://bit.ly/subscribetomynewslettersorenballegaardsaxophonelessons

Video links:

What You Will Learn From Transcribing
https://youtu.be/F8mKCARhzIY
https://www.patreon.com/posts/61762240
https://sorenballegaard.dk/product/what-you-will-learn-from-transcribing/

The Three Solos That Will Teach You Jazz Saxophone
https://youtu.be/6gxNfN9b4vg
https://www.patreon.com/posts/59156910
https://sorenballegaard.dk/product/the-three-solos-that-will-teach-you-jazz-saxophone/

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/

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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