Easy BLUES Saxophone Jam for absolute beginners

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Start jamming the BLUES on saxophone with me in this easy improvising lesson for beginners. Even if you are new to alto sax or tenor sax, you can get started quickly in this step-by-step lesson.
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Chapters:
0:00 - About this jam
1:40 - First Jam Prep
5:40 - Jam 2 Prep
9:00 - Jam 3 Prep
13:12 - Next Steps
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[@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

[@jimtheyid]

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

[@alexjforemanguitar]

Same 😂

[@EricPalmerBlog]

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

[@Enkryption]

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

[@joejordan4196]

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

[@McGillMusicSaxSchool]

Awesome, thanks for letting me know Joe!

[@melvinscreen397]

Really like

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@karenmatthews9236]

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

[@shahrokhsharifi8955]

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

[@johnquiles1851]

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

[@xcalabers]

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

[@bensen3325]

You are a very sweet teacher ❤

[@McGillMusicSaxSchool]

Oh cheers Ben!

[@bensen3325]

@@McGillMusicSaxSchool 🍷🍷🎷

[@rodneydavis7996]

Great help for an older blues guy

[@1gorium]

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

[@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.

[@richardwakefield7115]

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

[@McGillMusicSaxSchool]

Great to hear that Richard

[@BigfootDuck-co4rj]

I love these type of lessons

[@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!

[@DolphScreamingSax]

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

[@McGillMusicSaxSchool]

Cheers Dolph.

[@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/

[@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/

[@dennyb3662]

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

[@camimardonesg]

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

[@thelimitisyourmind]

I definitely love these jams. Thanks a lot.

[@McGillMusicSaxSchool]

Great to hear that!

[@frankversteeg8107]

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

[@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.

[@gilbertlangford1094]

Enjoying lesson very much

[@McGillMusicSaxSchool]

Thanks Gilbert!

[@garyfalk1583]

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

[@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,

[@GuidanceWithLove]

Do More of these Jam along videos!

[@MrJohnhbassett]

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

[@mikewillcox48]

Love this jam session

[@rodneyharper9214]

I like these jam style lessons

[@McGillMusicSaxSchool]

Awesome. Thanks for letting me know Rodney.

[@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"

[@bunmbams]

Im really enjoying these jam sax lessons. Thanks .

[@McGillMusicSaxSchool]

Brill. Thanks for letting me know.

[@cydneykamping4109]

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

[@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

[@davebaxter9210]

Really enjoyed that, thanks Nigel👍

[@mylogray26]

Love it . It’s fun 🤩

[@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

[@Garyola]

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

[@McGillMusicSaxSchool]

Will do Gary. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@jamesdarylthomas3684]

Yes ,Like these easy Blues lessons good learning exercises 👍🤣🎷👊🏹 H.

[@olusegunjomotosho]

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

[@dileepnaik1312]

This is a great way to play blues

[@McGillMusicSaxSchool]

Cheers!

[@francisconarvaez231]

Awesome Nigel! Groovy and simple! 😎

[@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!

[@easyboyboy8563]

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

[@tracesdaniells9677]

I like these jams

[@McGillMusicSaxSchool]

Awesome! Thanks for letting me know Traces.

[@dawnwhitehead]

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

[@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!

[@JohnSmithessexfiresafety]

Love the lesson. More please.

[@McGillMusicSaxSchool]

Fantastic John, thanks for letting me know.

[@duke01000]

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

[@toomuchtoofast4533]

Great stuff Nigel!

[@michaelferran3997]

Great stuff Nigel. KEEP THEM COMING.

[@McGillMusicSaxSchool]

Cheers Michael!

[@julast6658]

i always find it better to play the tune first so the student has a reference to the notes their after,

[@McGillMusicSaxSchool]

Sure, that's another good approach Ju. In this exercise it's just about learning some note options that work and then developing your creativity.

[@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 🎺.

[@deborahjohnson1841]

I really love this for beginners. Thank you

[@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!

[@jamesmagana315]

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

[@McGillMusicSaxSchool]

Great to hear you enjoyed it James!

[@craigwestbrooke2755]

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

[@instructeurke]

Super fun to do. Please continue these Sessions

[@McGillMusicSaxSchool]

Will do Geert, thanks for watching.

[@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

[@garnzaonthenet]

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

[@musicianmattmattox]

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

[@McGillMusicSaxSchool]

Thanks Matthew!

[@josephromeo1817]

Love the classes

[@gopspadayachi]

Love it absolutely. Thanks a ton. Fantastic teacher.

[@1Rockstok]

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

[@McGillMusicSaxSchool]

Glad you like it!

[@clarehoward9010]

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

[@markmartinloyola]

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

[@McGillMusicSaxSchool]

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

[@maciejwozniak5445]

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

[@TheJMLang]

Perfect and fun for beginners like myself!

[@claudedesrochers6773]

YES.YES,YES, YES, SIMPLE EASY TO DUPLICATE....THIS IS REALL FOR BEGINNER....NOTHING ELSE...NOTHING MORE...JUST THE REAL THING FOR THOSE WHO HAVE NOTION AT ALL WHERE TO START ....NOW . IF YOU EXCUSE ME ...ENOUGH TECTING ...LET 'GO PRACTICING... CANADA FROM MONTREAL CJD

[@marks.6656]

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

[@vincentharris4326]

Really enjoyed this lesson

[@McGillMusicSaxSchool]

Glad to hear that Vincent

[@frankdittmer8540]

Thanks Nigel! Great jam ❤

[@joanrenton-spencer3309]

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

[@paulearley9704]

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

[@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!

[@michaelsreshta]

Totally enjoyed this session

[@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!

[@judychair]

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

[@Theodoresha]

Great lesson! Thank you Nigel

[@subwaytouch]

I love your vibe and how much fun you have teaching this lesson and jamming! Mesmerizing.

[@gordonburnam9884]

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

[@elapid01]

Love this!!

[@robertpierre7348]

Very helpful. Thanks

[@estherkisseh6068]

Love these jams

[@Sharpcarbon6]

Absolutely brilliant! 😀😀😀

[@briangraham367]

These jams are really helpful. Cheers

[@bblao4299]

this is awesome great exercise!

[@RichSlan]

love these types of jams!

[@javierdiaz8013]

Excelente ejercicio!!!

[@paulbroekman7477]

definaley great way to get back into my playing

[@bittaclinga5414]

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

[@1Rockstok]

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

[@daleintampa]

Yes. I love these videos you’re doing.

[@McGillMusicSaxSchool]

Brill thanks for letting me know.

[@lancenetworkv5938]

I'm really enjoying this teaching style. Making me want to get more practice time during the day.

[@icosmomiller6861]

❤❤❤ love it!!