Easy Funk Saxophone Jam For Absolute Beginners

[@McGillMusicSaxSchool]

I hope you enjoy this Jam! Grab the free PDF+Track here: saxschoolonline.com/articles/easy-funk-jam-for-saxophone/

[@ibitemosquitoesback]

Im a flute player and I transcribed the notes, and I had a great time with this!! Thank you!!

[@McGillMusicSaxSchool]

Wonderful!

[@michelleMc2024]

Brilliant! Thanks for this, Nigel.

[@McGillMusicSaxSchool]

Thanks Michelle

[@guywithdogs]

I like that you include some discussion and examples of the stylistic aspects of the genre - space, short phrases, repeated short riffs - that make even early attempts sound more like a "real" funk solo.

[@McGillMusicSaxSchool]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@riggs234]

Thanks Nigel! Really great!

[@McGillMusicSaxSchool]

Cheers!

[@kehnsmith9342]

Brilliant stuff. Thanks 🙏

[@henrywilliams3416]

Thanks Nigel I am new to this and I am trying to play Tenor Sax. I like to the music and the backing track.

[@McGillMusicSaxSchool]

Have fun learning tenor Henry!

[@ahmetmete4525]

Hi Nigel, thank you for this introduction to Funk Jamming, I will try and play it for sure, it's so vibrant . I really enjoy it..

[@McGillMusicSaxSchool]

Cheers Ahmet!

[@Victory_Sax2023]

I love you mcgillsaxschool you are awesome

[@McGillMusicSaxSchool]

Cheers!

[@themultimusicman]

Great! Clear and structured. I love "The Jam" at 7:51 - Play that funk!

[@McGillMusicSaxSchool]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@jmix1of1]

great lesson

[@McGillMusicSaxSchool]

Thanks!

[@capri-sungod]

Dude what the helll I feel like a pro lol thanks a ton

[@McGillMusicSaxSchool]

Awesome!

[@andreaalbach2060]

Soo cool 😎 thanks for this lesson. Great 👍

[@McGillMusicSaxSchool]

My pleasure Andrea!

[@robstevens9590]

Nice licks! Good insight into funk rhythm as opposed to other genres! (I have to wait for the neighbors to go out to practice this. Ha)

[@McGillMusicSaxSchool]

Ha! They might like it Rob!

[@enochsharon]

This is awesome please do more of this

[@McGillMusicSaxSchool]

Thanks Sharon, will do!

[@buwanekamapalagama4245]

Fantastic

[@mary.amazonka]

Thank you 🙏 It was amazing 🤩

[@Raketa_MC]

Hey, Nigel! I catch ya:) In the sixth bar of your jam you are playing slightly different pattern rhythm than it's on the score.:P Ofcourse, both versions are super cool, thank you for the inspiration. Greetings from Bulgaria! :)

[@McGillMusicSaxSchool]

Ooh! Well spotted!

[@kuzeysirinka4265]

What brand and model alto sax is that? The colour is beautiful!

[@McGillMusicSaxSchool]

Cheers! That’s actually a Yamaha YAS62 “Purple Logo” from the 1980’s. Thanks for watching.

[@kuzeysirinka4265]

@@McGillMusicSaxSchool Nice one! Is there any particular reason you choose this particular brand and model over some of the other ones like Selmer and Yanagisawa?

[@test-kx9qx]

Hey Nigel, loving the awesome content you're putting out! I'm interested in commissioning some work from you. What's the best way to get in touch? Thank you

[@jmsfrade]

Nigel I'm thinking about starting play saxophone. I don´t know what to buy but I know I like the bright sound of the Alto, do you know any good (reasonable) model for a budget of 500$ to play Funky Music? I would really appreciate your input.

[@McGillMusicSaxSchool]

Great question Joao. Check out our tips here: saxschoolonline.com/articles/buying-a-beginner-saxophone/

[@jmsfrade]

@@McGillMusicSaxSchool thank you very much

[@briangraham367]

If your in the US, try to find an Aristocrat. They play alright w\a full sound. You can generaly find them for $200 or less.

[@liamf1463]

Can I ask why are you using the notes that are not in the major scale? Why flat 3rd and 7th? Thanks

[@McGillMusicSaxSchool]

Great question Liam- it’s really just because I want to make the note choices as simple as possible.

[@jameshollands689]

Is this played on a tenor or alto sax ? Brought a tenor sax but worried it’s not the right instrument for those high funk notes

[@McGillMusicSaxSchool]

I’m on alto in this lesson but you can also get a great funk sound from tenor. Check out this lesson : kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6WTfWlsa6d2jK8 Or this one is good if you’re new to sax: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4Ddq6Vuo66bqNE

[@wisconsinmel]

Not pertaining to this video but, was a new Tenor Saxophone ever decided on or still searching????

[@McGillMusicSaxSchool]

Hi. Actually I have made a decision, but COVID has delayed production. I'll have more info for you soon....

[@javierm_uk1588]

Thanks for the lesson Nigel, but I´m a bit confused. When I tried to access the pdf and backing track I received an email that told me that I could now access the Locker inside the Members area. But in order to get there I need to join the School? With all due respect I thought it was free material. Being forced to get a free trial giving all my personal information is not what I was expecting for a simple exercise. I understand you are running a business, of course. This access is a bit misleading though. Just my two cents. Fantastic jam otherwise. Thanks anyway. EDIT: I was wrong. It is indeed free. The reason I'm leaving this comment is to stress that Nigel replied to an email I sent in a few hours, clarifying all my doubts. This is clearly a testament of great support and a well run operation.

[@McGillMusicSaxSchool]

I’m glad you got the help you needed (and the FREE resources too). Enjoy!

[@briangraham367]

Oi...is that a Naked Lady in your corner or are you Conning us? Lol. Be safe all.

[@dakotaosborne6353]

You cut off the funky solo at the best part 😅 I would have loved to hear a 3 minute funky sax solo

[@GM-hf9qo]

For a begginer session you really rush and don't show where the fingers go easily on the notes it's difficult to see what fingers are actually on or off imo

[@McGillMusicSaxSchool]

Thanks for the feedback - you might find this lesson easier: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJrchXWslrShZ68

[@hooch3668]

This was obnoxious. I'm starting out on tenor, i cant see your fingering position as it got more complicated beyond bflat. Time waste for real* absolute beginner tenor.

[@McGillMusicSaxSchool]

No worries. If you’re just starting on tenor this might be more helpful: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gH6sXqmdrr-rldksi=DTZwswaxs4v5vk8w