You Can’t Play Jazz If You Cannot Do This!

Unlock the key to fluent jazz solos! This method takes you from simple chord tones to expressive 8th-note phrases. Master rhythmic subdivision, motivic playing, and leading tones - creating natural, flowing lines. Download the lesson manual on Patreon - link in the description!

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Master Rhythmic Subdivision in Jazz - Learn how rhythmic layering transforms your improvisation.
The 4-Step Plan for Fluent Jazz Solos - From whole notes to 8th-note lines, build fluency step by step.
Mix Rhythms for Expressive Improvisation - Switch between note values to create dynamic, melodic solos.

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 This Basic Exercise Is 10x More Powerful Than You Think
00:42 A 4 Step Plan
01:42 Step 1 - The Basics
03:27 Step 2 - Double the Efforts
04:12 Step 3 - Add the 9th, bits of scale and Quarter Notes
06:22 Step 4 - Mix and add Scales
07:41 Do you like my videos - support me on Patreon

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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
Neck Strap for Tenor: BG S70SH Yoke Saxophone Strap
Alto - The Martin Alto
Soprano - Yanagisawa Elimona

[KerryFreemanMelbourne]

Best lesson I ever got...1000 year 0ld guitar player.

[mcrider-]

This is fantastic! One of, if not the most, clear and concise explanations. And your pacing was really easy to follow. I’ll be rewatching this 100x, 500x, 1000x … thank you so much 😊

[Laura-wgjk]

I am happy to see another video. This is a really solid one - packed with information- -- and while it may not be 'rocket science' I can see how it is very beneficial, especially when some of us beginner/early intermediate players struggle to try to improvise over seemingly difficult changes. Building on the foundation - I will try this one today, I am still working on the Chris Potter Explains Jazz Practice in 2 Minutes material. Thanks yet again!

[PascalM-ldxn]

Very useful exercises 👍
Thank you so much 🙏

[Snze]

Great tutorial, thank you for uploading this!

[ryanlittleton]

This is really good, thank you for the video... Subscribed!

[pierreashba]

That's the lesson I've been looking for simple clear and practical. Thank you so much 🎶🎶🎶🎷😎

[ryanvaughan]

Hello I play chromatic harmonica not sax but I watch alot of sax tutorials on improvising for ideas.
This approach really helped me understand a way to improvise.
So thank you
Cheers from Nova Scotia Canada

[janvanpelt]

Was JS Bach actually a Jazz musician ahead of his time ??? 😅

[kevave]

The 3d section sounds different than written, with respect to the rythmic feel. Do I hear it correctly?

[Simon.the.Likeable]

Unfortunately, (...or fortunately, ) there are no saxophone steroids available, just 100s more repetitions. That's why Arnie didn't choose the saxophone.