Beginner Improvisation Lesson for Saxophone (or any instrument)
Vložit
- čas přidán 16. 07. 2024
- #bettersax #saxophone #improvisation
Jay Metcalf gives a lesson on beginning improvisation on the saxophone.
🔥 Join the Reed Revolution and try the new BetterSax Jazz Cut Reeds HERE ➡ geni.us/reed
🎁 Access the FREE BetterSax SHED with tons of sax lessons, pdf downloads and backing tracks HERE: bettersax.com/shed
===========================
⚡️Featured BetterSax Gear
“Designed BY Saxophonists FOR Saxophonists”
===========================
🎷BetterSax Saxophones: ➡︎ geni.us/saxophones
🎷BURNIN’ Mouthpieces: ➡︎ geni.us/Burnin
🎷Jazz Cut Reeds: ➡︎ geni.us/reed
🎷Must Have Accessories: bettersax.com/store
===========================
🎓Want to Study Saxophone with Jay Metcalf?
===========================
🔥 Join the BetterSax Studio for personalized video feedback from Jay as well as new lessons and downloads every month ➡️ bettersax.com/course/studio
💪🏻Get lifetime access to BetterSax courses that have helped 10s of thousands of saxophonists at every level around the world ➡️ bettersax.com/products/
===========================
Connect with us!
===========================
IG: ➡︎ / bettersax
Tik Tok: ➡︎ / bettersax
Facebook: ➡︎ / bettersax
===========================
Subscribe and Listen to the BetterSax Podcast HERE:📱
===========================
➡︎Apple: apple.co/3rmr9no
➡︎Spotify: sptfy.com/OWAr
Our mission here at BetterSax is to help saxophone players improve steadily, while enjoying the process of learning. We aim to help people find sax gear for every budget that delivers exceptional value and performance.
This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission.
Disclaimer: Please see the link for our disclaimer policy for all of our videos on the BetterSax CZcams channel. bettersax.com/terms
Well, you described my exact situation in that beginning
Cooper, there are so many who have had a similar experience.
Bro same
Thanks a lot!!! I'm mexican and some times is very hard for me understand english lessons and you are very cleary!!! "Me agradas" and love your videos!! =D
Thanks Yanira, That's great to hear. You can get subtitles in spanish by clicking the gear icon in the lower right corner of the videos.
Im mexican too, yo soy mexicano tambien espero te haya servido este video igual como a mi, saludos!
It's been 37 years since I played saxophone in high school. This is helping me bunches in familiarizing myself with the instrument. Great stuff. Thanks!
Glad it helps.
Same here it been 37 years since high school and i bought sheet music and i hate having to look. ..and then oops lol
..your awesome and thanks.
I will follow (80s song)
Add me to the club. Started in I think 3rd grade. Took private lessons from an old timer saxophone player. Was in three school bands at the same time in junior high and high school. I remember that I was playing / reading some very difficult sheet music. I stopped playing in 1978-9. Picked it up again in the early 90's, playing along with cd's. Life happened and playing my horn wasn't in my schedule. Picked it up for the first time since then last week.... Well, my fingers remember what to do, but my embouchure is completely toast 😂.
Jay, you take the boring out of learning and make it fun. Thank you
Jay you have just demystified improvising and ended several years of fear and waiting for the right moment to start. Thanks heaps mate!
I played the saxophone all throughout middle and high school, though I only stuck with sheet music, and never really tried to improv until senior year, but with no direction I was just a mess. It’s been a while since I’ve played, but I picked it back up recently, and this video helped me out a ton, thank you!
Exactly what have been looking for for the past 3 years
That’s a great way to introduce improvisation. Thank you. When I have a student I like to have them write songs within a scale or even within notes we choose (restrictions as you mentioned). I do this because I always had a difficult time memorizing melodies so through my weak spot I have been focused on composing new original melodies.
Thanks for your generous teaching Spirit! 🙏🚀🙏
I've been playing sax for almost 14 years, and teach as well, so this came up in my suggestions. I really like listening to different musician's explanations of different techniques and ideas, so I clicked. I currently attend Berklee after having attended many music and performing arts schools throughout my life... And I have to say... This was by FAR the BEST condensed crash course on improvisation I have ever seen, best explanation I have ever heard, and of course, could be applied to any instrument! Liked and subscribed, well done! Going to check out your other stuff and send this to my coworkers and students!!! Awesome!! 👏👏👏
I have an improv solo in a month and im absolutly terrified of it and this is going to help me so much. thank you
Thanks for the new leason. been trying to get back into playing my Sax for my own and for My Little one.
Thanks for encouraging man. Now I know what to do. I need to know my scale first.
I love this guy, awesome teacher and I learn from from him more than any other channel..Thank you so much..
This was exactly what I needed to hear today, thank you!
This is soooo good!!!
Thank you so much! I’ve been banging my head wondering how to get more fluid with my instrument, and finally have found a way.
Really means a lot! Bless you 😊
He’s probably the number 1 sax teacher out here. Great respect for you man! Such a great job this gentleman is doing for the sax community
Thank you so much for this video! I am doing solos in class but I get so nervous because it’s my first time and everyone else is so good and I’m only used to playing sheet music. This video helped me a lot
Loved this - helping me get excited playing again after a bit of a funk. The idea of limitations is a game-changer :)
I have been subscribed to your channel for a few years and just listened to this video. I have read sheet music for years Trumpet at school and last 20 years playing Alto Sax, Im just stuck if I dont have music, and cant think of anything to play as I just freeze. Its so frustrating and you feel a failure. I can get a decent sound and play in a church band using written arrangementsbut want more freedom.
You give me hope, your videos are so informative and encouraging as all we players want to do is enjoy playing. Many thanks Jay
Great video. You hit the nail on the head for me. I've been a "chart guy" for most of my days and scared to death of free playing and improvisation. Your video helped break it down into simple elements that encourage me to start working on the techniques you've presented and to keep it simple in the beginning to build my improvisation chops and build confidence.
advice?.Play at any jam nite they will have you. You'll PROBABLY be the only sax guy there, so welcomed with open arms.
Sax guys generally don't even show up for free.
If you freak, just remember you'll give them what they paid for (probably nothing, lol) So win-win for them either way. Good for you to get over that part and JUST. GO. PLAY.
want a laugh? Listen to everyone else at a jam nite :) So, you screw up. B. F. D.
I'm learning jazz on the chromatic harmonica. I've watched a few of your videos and am learning good principles from each one. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.
I play the steelpan but this has been veey helpful. I often over think things now that i am trying to improv and it can get quite incoherent as you said. The advice on limitation is exactly what i needed to hear. Thank you!
What a great concept, that in order to take a risk, start by defining the limitations you intend to stick to. This video is exactly what I've been looking for. Thank you
Absolutely fantastic! I applied this with my Sax and I was amazed at how it sound with just 4 notes, then took my guitar and did the same thing and after a few minutes it sounded great. Thank you so much for opening a new perspective on improvising, I always wondered how musicians improvised, now I know how to start!!
Wow, the lesson is so useful! Thank you, Jay! It is totally different from what I was told to do from the very first day of learning saxophone till just now! Why I have never ever tried to improvise and only play according the sheet music? A new world to me!
Everything you say I will do it. Cuz you're the only best teacher on youtube omg
I am so glad this came up in my reccomend. So helpful, thank you!!
You are a life changer. I have always been one who has stuck to sheet music and never go out and develop my improv skill. Ever since I have followed your vid I have become way better. Thanks so much😄
Man god bless you for your time I got my baritone saxophone today and those tips are vital
Thanks jay,just started improv.Great advice
This was very helpful. Thank youuu
Wow! I learnt to play the piano with sheet music. I've never been able to play without sheet music. Thank you for this. I'm going to do it.
Well thought-out video! More people should try improv. It really helps you to love your instrument even more, and forces you to find the limits of your abilities.
People should work on their techniques, but no player should be chained to sheet music. Improv is where composition starts, and I'm all for new music.
Thanks dude this is extremely helpful
Another quality lesson, thank you Jay. Looking forward to the next instalment.
+Steve Cave More on the way!
Awesome advice - can't wait to start, thank you Jay
I took your advice, and I just want to thank you. Thanks to your video, my parents are always impressed when I improvise for them, I couldn't have done it without you. Limiting myself to notes really helped me use what I have, and make something out of it.
Thank you!! This actually helped me a lot!! I’ve been playing tenor for like 2 months now over the summer and my director said we will be learning to improvise next year and I’m trying to get a head start. And I’m surprised I’m actually getting it :)
This is the best advise you could have given to a new musician or someone who has never attempted to improvise. Great idea to limit your options and keep it very simple. Getting started and enjoying it is the most important thing.
you are amazing and inspiring thank you so much for your message
I seeing it again and you are an amassing great teach, thanks love👍
Thank you so much!! Your videos are seriously helpful as a new jazz (hopefully!) player, this has helped me so much in prep for my audition and I’m feeling a lot less nervous after this to be quite honest. So well explained, you have a new subscriber haha!
This is soooooo inspiring! Inclusive and de-poshing the imporovisation! Lovvveeeee Jay!
Great Recommendations!
Better Sax
Great idea thank you
Brought my sax into a class because I had a big break in my schedule today. My teacher asked is I could play a few rifts for him so I was just like I'm gonna improvise random stuff... oh wait I don't know how to improvise. CZcams here I come. Thank you this was helpful.
Great lesson! It will help me a lot, as I am one of those who only play if we can read the music. Thank you!
Big, big help ! Thank you
This is great information. Thanks for sharing! I never would have thought of it as starting with a few notes and building from there. As you mentioned earlier, I have ALWAYS played what I read and never ventured from there. I'm definitely going to try this!
You'll be glad you did I think.
Thank you! I am 66 yrs old. I always thought the sax sounded so good and it felt so good to listen to. I rented a tenor just 15 days ago, and some how I found your channel. I can't even describe how magnificently this instrument feels - it is a monster!!!! I just played a mini concert for my son on Christmas....5 small tunes...I played trumpet in grade school, so I could read. This was an excellent video, as your others are for me, as I am just trying to learn C scale and to learn the blues scale in C. Thank you so much, your instructions are streight from the Guy upstairs for me! They sre really good for me because I don't have an extra year or two to waist, and you speak from the heart!!
THANKS!!!!
wow! This is a great concept--perfect way to look at how to "contain" what you play--been plying for years, but set it aside for decades as life took over. Ready to play again--picked up my old Martin tenor, and this concept alone is a huge help! THANK YOU. Update: let me add that your emphasis on rhythm is critical! Even a single note played rhythmically can speak to the listener.
Thank you very much!!! It helped me a lot!!!
You are changing my teaching! Thank you!
Thanks! This is very helpful.
This was very motivating for a beginner sax player - thanks!
Thank you very mush !!
It's very helpful.
You are a good teacher ever! Thank you for sharing this. :)
You are an amazing teacher.
Very helpful. Thank you so much!
Thanks for another great video, you just blew my mind !!!
All that you say have a lot of sense. You are a great coach
Thanks
I liked your advice! Even a novice like me could grasp the concepts. You just got another subscriber.
Loved it!
Thank you for this lesson very helpful ☺
Jay I love you, I have no idea what I would do without you.
This was incredibly helpful.
i love your lesson, its really helped me
Oluwo I’m glad this helped.
Jay, you are a super teacher…!!
Great job, again. Thx Jay
Very useful lesson. Keep up the good job! Congrats from Brazil.
+Daniel Spolaor Thanks!
EXCELENTE VIDEO ! GRACIAS
indeed
very inspiring
for a beginner like me
thanks
Thanks! Just the advice I needed! :)
This was great
wow!!! thanks for your words! one of the best videos ever to try new things in the music! #JustTry
Thank you so much for this video I struggle a lot with improvisation but this makes it so much better and easier for me
Glad it helped!
Lol,...I'm 62 this was my nephew's horn, now imlearning to play....... thank you !
Great teacher!
Amazing teacher, great video!!! 🚀
Thanks Rocket!
Thank you! This is very helpful!
You're welcome
this is actually really helpful!! thanks. when i read a standard i try to go through all the freaking scales and the result is i'm not saying nothing. with 3 notes you can be more melodic than with so much crap on the sheet lol thank you!!!!
Love jay he is good I been somewhat a bit busy jay but I will be on it next week I love it your very good 😌
Desde China les envio un saludo a ese grende equipo de Better Sax
GOOD JOB!
Awesome information excellent , wow
+Vincent Gaglio Thanks!
Good Stuff!
One week into playing my alto sax. I’ve played all the major scales on all 12 keys but not memorized it yet. I’ll be posting my weekly updates as I learn.
Oh man , thank you so much this video helped me a lot i played a track and started with those 3 notes after a few minutes i was playing whole scale xD improvising it felt so good , thank you :D
Hey, really awesome! If you are a visual artist you need to know where the edges of the canvas are. Even ( or especially ) if you are planning on being outside of the canvas. Limitation is an unfortunate word but the best we have.
Great! thanks a lot!!!
I got It!!! Thank you so much!
I have an improv solo coming up so this is useful
thank you my teacher told me about you and you are very good
You're the best man, I want you for my saxophone mentor
Thanks!
Bravo Jay, keep motivating us! Best from the Gulf ;)
+Thierry Martin Thanks!
useful and encouraging video lesson, thnx 🎷
MajunaThi
I have approached improvisation as if I'm eating an elephant and I'm overwhelmed because I try to swallow it whole. This is a great lesson because now I can take little bites and bigger ones when I feel comfortable. Thanks, Jay!!
Glad it was helpful!
@@bettersax Is that drum backing track still available?
This is my first comment and thumbs up ever given...definitely this has made my sax playing much more enjoyable. Thanks a lot
There is hope for me after all...thank you!!!
Very informative jay!! Maybe a short (or long) video about circuler breathing? Thanks