How I Transcribe Solos (and Why I Do It This Way)

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Bob Reynolds is a 3x Grammy Award-winning tenor saxophonist known for his work with Snarky Puppy, John Mayer, and 9 solo albums. He is a D'Addario Woodwinds artist.

#transcribing #jazz #saxophone

[noisebox]

It's really nice to see a pro struggling over something. It makes me feel better about myself and my own inabilities :)

[tommylynch]

What you're saying here about the goal not being the incorporation of the lick into your playing, but rather the forceful encounter with an obstacle that will teach you the lesson you need to progress, is so damn critical. Truly respect that philosophy. Heard you in Athens at the Snarky gig. Magical. Thanks for your work Bob. Always on point and always on message!

[NahreSol]

Wow, you're seriously AWESOME. Thank you for your channel :)

[ISpeakSax]

I've always gotten on my family members' nerves because my practice sessions end up being me playing certain licks repeatedly until I was comfortable with them. Because of the repetition and time I devote to music, I constantly improve to the point that I look back on past recordings and realize all of those "I'll never be able to play that" moments are no longer such. Music is love, music is life :)

[OkyanusKarSen]

I love how with youtube great musicians have been sharing their own and ongoing, incessant learning experiences with their viewers, some musicians, some music enthousiasts; the talent is being demystified, and the real appreciation grows from this demystification, accompanied by the desire of making music yourself to live your own experiences, parallel to those other musicians have been sharing publicly via Youtube.

[Bebopopotamus]

Thanks so much, Bob. It's really important, especially for beginners, to see the process of learning and what it looks like so that they know even a guy on your level needs to take your time with things, instead of giving up in frustration or just relying on hope. There's so much to correct in my playing but your videos have made it seem possible and have made me enjoy relearning the saxophone from the ground up. You're a great educator.

[landajimmy]

The learning process is a beautiful and satisfying journey. Nothing comes close.

[samsports]

Since camp, my metronome has never left sixty! Some of the best advice

[ivofechner]

These vlogs are the best. I just got home from playing 3 hours of basketball, its ten to midnight here, and watching this made me grab my bass to do some work on a solo I'm learning, even if its just for 15m before i go to bed. Thanks, Bob!

[emilianoaires]

A very inspiring video. Its remarkable honesty is very difficult to find. When someone that plays that good a with than amount of maturity shows the real work that lies behind that mastery is more than valuable. Thanks a lot.

[robingarcia]

So many times, I pull out the saxophone and play a bunch B/S. Great advice, learn something, anything...

[darinquan]

Was having trouble getting inspired to practice today and this video was exactly what I needed to see. Thank you Bob for the inspiration!

[spilayph]

@bobreynolds This is my favorite video on the internet and I come back to it often, because it reminds me of reducing my practice to the things that matter. Love you Bob

[stylo]

I'm a guitarist and former sax player, never understood how to practice but I'm learning how now. I'm diving deep into transcribing Miles Davis right now, just one solo, and focusing on a couple of bars in it... trying to "do the work". Great video

[melron]

I've watched this video many times and it always cuts to why we play music, its what we hear and conditioning our brain and motor nerves to do what we want them to do. Many thanks!!!

[nathanradich]

I bought Somewhere in Between last week after hearing 622 in your Vlog and thinking "is that James Farm?". Already transcribed the head of one song and almost of 3 others. My ear is getting better everyday. Thanks for the great music Bob! I wish more kids at my high school new about this fun world of jazz!

[garripastor]

man, I love your tone, it is amazing

[JHEWITT]

Bob. This is great stuff you are sharing right here. Thanks so much... You"re the greatest..

[localxmedia]

This clip right here has so many golden nuggets..."keystone habits" that make you want to learn while enjoying the process. Thanks for this insight Bob. 😎 🙌🏾👌🏾👊🏾

[camara]

Great video Bob... you are absolutely correct! Repetition and consistency are the the key. Thanks