Easy Soloing Technique For Autumn Leaves Using Chord Tones

🎷 Ready to elevate your saxophone solo game? In this tutorial, we dive deep into the art of soloing over the timeless jazz standard "Autumn Leaves" using only chord tones. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your improvisation skills, this step-by-step guide has got you covered!

🎵 Key Points Covered:

- Chord analysis: Understanding the essential chords in "Autumn Leaves."
- Music theory insights: Exploring the major II-V-I and minor ii-V-i progressions.
- Practical exercises: Mastering each chord's notes individually and connecting them seamlessly.
- Play-along practice: Gradually incorporating chord tones into your improvisation.

🎓 Timestamps:

00:00 - 00:50 INTRO
00:50 - 02:41 HARMONIC FRAMEWORK OF AUTUMN LEAVES
02:41 - 03:30 THE DIFFERENT CHORDS AND THEIR NOTES
03:30 - 04:33 STEP 1 & 2
04:33 - 05:50 STEP 3
05:50 - 07:31 STEP 4
07:31 - 08:26 STEP 5
08:26 - 08:58 STEP 6
08:58 - 09:31 SUMMARY
09:31 - 09:57 OUTRO

📄 PDF Guide:
For your convenience, I've linked a PDF in the comments with all the crucial information discussed in this video. Feel free to download and use it as a reference while practicing.

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[TedescoCarmen]

thank for the very detailed lesson. as a beginning sax player this is extremely helpful. looking forward to more improv lessons.

[haraldspreng]

Hallo Thomas, das Video ist sehr gut und es macht richtig Spass. Vielen Dank und Grüsse aus Heidelberg

[leobn]

Superb work! Thanks for taking the time to do it and share it! I would only add the notes that you play at the end when finally improvising. Many thanks again!

[robstevens]

This is a learning technique I've heard many times, but here it is explained and demonstrated very well. Vielen Dank Thomas! -- P.S. the link for the PDF isn't working.

[jillytiffen]

Thank you for a very clear explanation! 👌👌👌😁👍

[OhlmerConsulting]

Greatly explained, Thomas, thank you very much :)!

[antonismarkoulatos]

Could you explain how we build the full range of the rest of the chords in this song? Thank you

[gregoryoleynik]

This is called "Spelling the changes" .