Easy BLUES Saxophone Jam for absolute beginners

[@McGillMusicSaxSchool]

Don't forget to grab the PDF and track from our blog here: saxschoolonline.com/articles/easy-blues-jam-for-saxophone/

[@edquesada8371]

That was great ,yes do some more

[@EricPalmerBlog]

Coming back after a 43 year pause...............BRILLAINT :D

[@jimtheyid]

Absolutely loved this, Prob annoyed all my neighbours but loved it

[@alexjforemanguitar]

Same 😂

[@shahrokhsharifi8955]

Hi brother , I am from Iran, thank you for the Good lessons

[@joejordan4196]

Really enjoy this type of lesson, don't stop.

[@McGillMusicSaxSchool]

Awesome, thanks for letting me know Joe!

[@melvinscreen397]

Really like

[@Enkryption]

The "Bob Ross" of Sax!!! Love the lessons!!! I was jamming with out the sax 😂😊 Awesome Teacher, Thank You

[@richardpatterson4312]

Great comment, and big compliment! I agree.

[@johnquiles1851]

Hi, I'm John just bought my very first saxophone, please continue with the tracks, thank you.

[@derekakien7379]

One long note over 4 bars (the fourth) and a couple of simple riffs, leave plenty of space. LESS IS MORE! Job done.

[@McGillMusicSaxSchool]

Glad you enjoyed it Derek. I like the simple approach -it's a brilliant way to start.

[@chynedumafolabi7414]

Wow! I just can't believe this. A myth has been solved. So beautiful to know that with just a few notes and the right rhythms you could sound like a pro. Thumbs up. Please keep 'em coming.

[@alpsirus]

I just started playing the saxophone, my wife got it for me for Christmas. These videos help so much, I really enjoy playing alongside you. Helps me alot!

[@McGillMusicSaxSchool]

Great to hear that Will. Congrats on your new sax. We have loads more in our member area when you're ready: saxschoolonline.com/courses/

[@Arcyant]

I'm only 4 days in but your videos have made me progress incredibly fast. Learned how to read music in about 2 days (or 6 hours of practice and memorization). You mentioned you wanted to get people to dance - I was just honking out of the horn but even I was dancing as I was playing... however horrendous my neighbors might think I sound. This is a blast.

[@rodneydavis7996]

Great help for an older blues guy

[@xcalabers]

I do like the jams. a 20 minute video of just the back and forth jam would be great.

[@1gorium]

Hey mate, really cool lesson. Keep on going. Greets from Portugal

[@karenmatthews9236]

Yes I'm new learner, and it's great.

[@jorgwilbert]

i searched so long fopr stuff like this . brilliant . can't believe I play those notes and it sounds just great. thanks for that

[@richardwakefield7115]

Nigel thank you it does make a difference to break it down this way

[@McGillMusicSaxSchool]

Great to hear that Richard

[@frankversteeg8107]

absolutely usefull, to get these basics and start feel confident over the improvisation

[@dennyb3662]

I am so grateful for your lessons. Thanks so much.

[@juhenixz1971]

Thanks Nigel. An excellent workout for beginners to start jamming and improvising. Really helpful.

[@lucyrockliffe6954]

I like the taking in turns with riff ideas - could be call and response as well

[@McGillMusicSaxSchool]

@@lucyrockliffe6954 Thanks Lucy,

[@bevmilner6638]

👍I love this!! Especially the way you broke it down to simple basics. I'm a female sax player, (originally classically trained) who never could really improvise on soloing. Thanks to you, now I can!! This is great because: 1). I'm now playing blues, jazz and funk. And.. 2). I'm the ONLY girl musician in these bands. Now I can really get creative and hold my own with the "fellows". Please keep these videos coming!

[@FSR-Flying.Swine.Raceway]

I've wanted to play sax ever since I was 18 or so... Oh geez, my influences are John Coltrane, Candy Dulfer, Stan Getz ,Richard Elliot, Dave Koz, Jeff Kashiwa, Nelson Rangell... The list goes on and on. I'm now 52 and I picked up a saxophone at my friend's pawn shop. I figured, why not? So, here I am....

[@McGillMusicSaxSchool]

Awesome John. Great influences there. Go for it. And if you want some more inspiration check out my interviews with Nelson Rangell and Candy Dulfer:saxschoolonline.com/articles/candy-dulfer-interview/

[@camimardonesg]

I do ENJOY THIS. YES, THANKS for making people happy with THIS TUTORIALS.

[@sergei_tkachenko]

Amazing! It is so much fun! It helps adult beginner players to boost their self esteem (speaking of myself) and it helps kids who are about to quit because they are so bored doing scales. All of the sudden the kid realized that he is capable of playing "real stuff"

[@DolphScreamingSax]

I like it. Good resource to get some idea of basic blues lines.

[@McGillMusicSaxSchool]

Cheers Dolph.

[@bensen3325]

You are a very sweet teacher ❤

[@McGillMusicSaxSchool]

Oh cheers Ben!

[@bensen3325]

@@McGillMusicSaxSchool 🍷🍷🎷

[@bunmbams]

Im really enjoying these jam sax lessons. Thanks .

[@McGillMusicSaxSchool]

Brill. Thanks for letting me know.

[@iandawson9050]

great lesson i am moving from classical sax onto jazz and this has helped me on. just need a bit more confidence to play from the heart and not the sheet. yes more of these please.

[@toomuchtoofast4533]

Great stuff Nigel!

[@Garyola]

Great exercise to build confidence. Do more of these for sure.

[@McGillMusicSaxSchool]

Will do Gary. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@1Rockstok]

Yes. This is just the way I can learn to play this thing!

[@McGillMusicSaxSchool]

Glad you like it!

[@1Rockstok]

Yes. I like the type of jam you're doing. Let's keep building.

[@dogmund6677]

Awesome jam session for an old dog trying to relearn the old tricks

[@davebaxter9210]

Really enjoyed that, thanks Nigel👍

[@1.nf674]

Wow, wow....an Ahha moment! A new bar player here. Now I can do some simple improve to mix with my scales, arpeggios etc...

[@McGillMusicSaxSchool]

Brilliant! I’m so glad to hear that.

[@eldan400]

best practice ever , im a total begineer , was able to play most of what youve played please make of these , the theory before the routine super helpful

[@rodneyharper9214]

I like these jam style lessons

[@McGillMusicSaxSchool]

Awesome. Thanks for letting me know Rodney.

[@francesstroud8931]

I really enjoyed this. I am a beginner teaching myself how to play the E saxophone. Please keep adding jams section like this

[@McGillMusicSaxSchool]

Thanks Frances! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

[@caskey2400]

This video was posted 2 years ago and it is still relevant. I will definitely sign up to get the full package. Thanks a lot

[@artmayer6117]

Just a great lesson, Nigel! i'm a beginner tenor player with no musical background who took up saxophone playing four years ago when I retired. Beginning to improvise and this kind of jam is exactly what I need. I will check out your website for more (I'm a member) and will incorporate these kind of mini-jams into my daily practice routine. Thank you again from Toronto...

[@McGillMusicSaxSchool]

Great to hear you enjoyed this Art! Lots more like this inside Sax School waiting for you. Reach out in the member area if you need help finding them.

[@derekakien7379]

Been to the Jazz fortnight three times in Toronto. Seriously good 🎺.

[@tracesdaniells9677]

I like these jams

[@McGillMusicSaxSchool]

Awesome! Thanks for letting me know Traces.

[@garyfalk1583]

Love it! Hey, a few more like this and I'll be ready for my first gig. Er, maybe.

[@Fino-plays2K23]

Absolutely brilliant style of teaching!!!! I love the blues and playing along in a simple fashion as this is amazing!!!!!!

[@francisconarvaez231]

Awesome Nigel! Groovy and simple! 😎

[@MrJohnhbassett]

Great,I've always said playing a tune gives you more inspiration when learning

[@mikewillcox48]

Love this jam session

[@music_man_145]

i love them even though i'm an intermediate, but my tenor is on lone from my school so i only have my clarinet so the going between octaves is hard for me so i put the play back slower. it is fun to play along with people again after the summer brake

[@McGillMusicSaxSchool]

Cool. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@briangraham367]

These jams are really helpful. Cheers

[@michaelferran3997]

Great stuff Nigel. KEEP THEM COMING.

[@McGillMusicSaxSchool]

Cheers Michael!

[@paulearley9704]

This type of lesson is really helpful, thanks. Loved the Easy Swing Jam too.

[@instructeurke]

Super fun to do. Please continue these Sessions

[@McGillMusicSaxSchool]

Will do Geert, thanks for watching.

[@cydneykamping4109]

LOVE IT - I panic when put into position to play then do all the wrong notes

[@musicianmattmattox]

I really enjoy lessons like this! But to be fair I enjoy a LOT of your content in general

[@McGillMusicSaxSchool]

Thanks Matthew!

[@markmartinloyola]

Awesome, went through this with my daughter together on our altos!

[@McGillMusicSaxSchool]

Wow! That’s great. Glad you enjoyed it together.

[@randallfullmer1398]

Yes yes yes!!!! These are fun and a quick way to start feeling the music!!

[@BigfootDuck-co4rj]

I love these type of lessons

[@HahnJames]

This sounded like it would have been a load of fun however, my sop is out for repairs. I had a minor key issue.

[@marks.6656]

This is great! Having fun with this lesson and looking forward to the next jam!

[@thelimitisyourmind]

I definitely love these jams. Thanks a lot.

[@McGillMusicSaxSchool]

Great to hear that!

[@JohnSmithessexfiresafety]

Love the lesson. More please.

[@McGillMusicSaxSchool]

Fantastic John, thanks for letting me know.

[@paotg0864]

I really liked it. In my case is too much for my level. I've been two months with the Saxo. This really gives me motivation.

[@Otagel_3000]

Jamming with you was fun indeed sir!

[@craigwestbrooke2755]

45 years removed from HS jazz band. Soloing was just never in my DNA. Happy doing some air sax solos with this video.

[@bblao4299]

this is awesome great exercise!

[@elijahseh7112]

Please keep making these! I've been playing sax for a few years but suck at jazz and improv. I'm finding these interactive jams are great exercises to build up the skill

[@joanrenton-spencer3309]

Love it/- thanks Nigel. So great to jam with someone!

[@easyboyboy8563]

thanks very much Mr McGill.. you have raised something special from my brain... I love you sir

[@olusegunjomotosho]

LOVE THIS! YOU ARE A GOOD AND TERRIFIC TEACHER. THANKS

[@mylogray26]

Love it . It’s fun 🤩

[@davidhicks5160]

Very great don’t stop! Helping me learn a lot more! I have a Alto Saxophone E-Flat 🙏🙏

[@McGillMusicSaxSchool]

Great to hear! Glad this helped you. 👍🎷

[@andianderson6919]

Just jammed along with you Nigel and loved it ! Trying to learn to improvise and found this really helpful ! 😄Thanks it was fun too !

[@McGillMusicSaxSchool]

Great stuff Andrea!

[@duke01000]

I loveeeed it the jam ! I'm beginner , I liked how you kept it simple

[@dileepnaik1312]

This is a great way to play blues

[@McGillMusicSaxSchool]

Cheers!

[@robertpierre7348]

Very helpful. Thanks

[@garnzaonthenet]

Simply brilliant. Wow. I've just picked up my Alto after a 2 year break. Atb. Subscribed.

[@roystondowsett7325]

Great stuff ! really good and looking forward to more !

[@McGillMusicSaxSchool]

Brill, thanks Royston I'll plan some more of these!

[@gilbertlangford1094]

Enjoying lesson very much

[@McGillMusicSaxSchool]

Thanks Gilbert!

[@sharynhughes1061]

WOW!!! that was Awesome!!!

[@bittaclinga5414]

Great lesson just getting back to sax after a long time away… Very helpful, do more

[@deborahjohnson1841]

I really love this for beginners. Thank you

[@vetter847]

yes yes yes. love these easier lessons. I'm a beginner and need more work like this.

[@jamesmagana315]

Awesome . Just started playn sax again helps a bunch. Like playn in a band

[@McGillMusicSaxSchool]

Great to hear you enjoyed it James!

[@dawnwhitehead]

Love this!! I am a true blues beginner on flute and this is EXACTLY what I was looking for!! Thank you!! 😘😍❤️

[@wbeaugrannd]

Love these sessions

[@clarehoward9010]

Loooooved blues lesson, its the way i want to go, keep up the great work Nigel Clare from S Spain xx

[@daleintampa]

Yes. I love these videos you’re doing.

[@McGillMusicSaxSchool]

Brill thanks for letting me know.

[@waynenolan3637]

Great lesson Nigel, let's have some more.

[@McGillMusicSaxSchool]

Sure!

[@sylvesterwilliams7535]

I really enjoy these kind of jams I enjoy my practice sessions and I look forward to my next practice session. Keep them coming!

[@vincentharris4326]

Really enjoyed this lesson

[@McGillMusicSaxSchool]

Glad to hear that Vincent

[@svetoslavkutsarov3805]

Love it! Real joy!

[@McGillMusicSaxSchool]

Awesome!

[@tim8493]

This is just what looking for I love it, now I can play. Do more of this.

[@Kennyg1156]

Lke your lesson even since I don't own one yet but will be soon. But really enjoyed your videos.

[@McGillMusicSaxSchool]

Thanks Ken.

[@cassyjudymusic]

jam style lesson is very fun! I really like it when you point! :)

[@maciejwozniak5445]

Great jam sessions Nigel! That helps a lot with technique! Thank you so much

[@GuidanceWithLove]

Do More of these Jam along videos!

[@elapid01]

Love this!!

[@gopspadayachi]

Love it absolutely. Thanks a ton. Fantastic teacher.

[@TheJMLang]

Perfect and fun for beginners like myself!

[@gordonburnam9884]

As a beginner I am enjoying your training keep up the great work !

[@wendycollins1986]

Yes these are really helpful - more please Nigel 😊👍

[@McGillMusicSaxSchool]

Ok great to know Wendy, thanks.