How I Finally Got a Jazz Tone on Sax!

In this video I share with you how I got a jazz sound, which was definitely a big quest for me since I started off with a classical background. I hope someone can relate or finds that it is possible for them too! & Of course, the journey is not over - it never will be!
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[@iamnumber479]

Leaving this for later me: Exercise 1: 5:33 Exercise 2a 7:37 Exercise 2b 9:10 Exercise 3 10:46

[@jamallwells8786]

Come back it’s time to practice

[@beckyjones2514]

Have you practiced yet?

[@cheeseheadfiddle]

Helpful! Thanks.

[@nunyabeezwacks1408]

And for me, too. Thanks!

[@oceanhernandez1132]

Nah cause holy shit that classical tone in the beginning was the best tone I’ve ever heard

[@gerardocazaresnava665]

What a great solo from Kenny G 1:19 always showing his talent to this world

[@IL-saxophonist]

yup. Such a disgrace he's a respected player. Does circular breathing on 1 note with a shitty sound haha

[@Lasalas777]

Eso fue un bajo continuo

[@EliTurp]

xD

[@rapinncapin123]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@akifcarik3863]

😂😂😂

[@justnathan4011]

I honestly love the parts where he is just sitting in his room demonstrating the exercises. it makes it so relatable.

[@bettersax]

Great video Nathan.

[@Saxologic]

Thanks Jay!!

[@Valentinkmusic]

Amazing video! Made me want to practice these exercises!

[@Saxologic]

The legend himself!

[@ajharriss]

Wow u are a great player

[@chrisr4277]

so satisfying to see your tone + your flexibility of tone evolve from the early days of this channel when you were playing sick jazz lines but still sounding sorta classical. huge inspiration to me

[@Teaiori]

im currently a middle school band saxophone player. i started in sixth grade and now its 8th. you are the soul reason why ive improved on sax. i cant say any less then thanks.

[@hayesp0706]

3:55 this hit different, i naturally have more of a “Desmond tone” it might be because i’ve studied and listened to his playing before i even started on sax, but i’ve been a lead alto player and have had to learn to adapt to a brighter cutting tone

[@eddiecrockettjr3789]

1:24 literally so iconic

[@EvanLucken]

I have literally been looking into this the past week and you release two videos (one from the Jazz Lessions channel) answering it. You are in my brain! Edited to say: thank you!

[@andrewmaloney6038]

Love that you talked about drones in this video. Shedding long tones with a drone is the BEST WAY to improve your intonation. In addition to tuning the diatonic tones in the tonic key of the drone, I also practice tuning every pitch on the horn relative to the drone, so I essentially learned aurally how to tune all twelve tones in all twelve tonal centers. This helped me immensely, and because I strengthened my ears so much through this process, when I switched over to a vintage horn that many claim to have intonation issues, I had little to no issue with pitch because I just knew exactly what each note was supposed to sound like.

[@justnathan4011]

I love the way that Nathans's videos are extremely entertaining while still extremely helpful!

[@justnathan4011]

I love the way Nathan makes his tutorials extremely entertaining and helpful! Because they are not professionaly done, it makes you relate to the topic even more! keep up the classics!

[@elgugo2050]

Watching the progress... blossoming of musical abilities over the years has been wonderful

[@HahnJames]

So much great knowledge was presented here coupled with your natural awesomeness. You blew my socks clean off! This is a remarkable feat because, my shoes stayed where they were.

[@russelljazzbeck]

Jazz bro fro is 🔥

[@Saxologic]

Jazz bro fro 😂

[@directcurrent5751]

You are multiple gifted. You PLAY both styles professionally. AND you are a top rate TEACHER. Either of these attributes is rare in one person. You are blessed with both and have the work ethic and habits to go as far as possible in either or both fields. A doctorate might be the indelible mark on your resume that ensures making the most of all your beautiful strengths.

[@markianorobichaux4102]

new saxologic video? immediate like. dawg ur the master. A literal icon. Inspirational.

[@directcurrent5751]

Factual

[@TheZionrouter]

Thanks so much for this, its so clear AND has a lot of room for me (an adult brand brand new sax player with previous musical experience) to experiment and find my own sound ❤ saving this to watch countless times

[@onesyphorus]

1:01 YESSSSSS BALKAN REP 🙌🏾 i remember one day i was looking up an articulation technique and a serb commented a link to a video n i went down a rabbit hole of serbian music it was awesome im still blown away by their articulation n trills

[@pavelpatsenkov]

Fantastic lesson, Mr Graybeal! Thanks!

[@Michael-Sax8344]

You always make me smile with your videos, also helped my playing with the tons of advice! You're a great person, thank you for inspiring me to play sax!!

[@gusmarrero]

Love your videos, always makes me laugh out loud. So many funny gems on this one. Thanks.

[@derycktaylor3677]

Thanks Nathan. This is exactly what I needed.

[@50JJRodriguez]

This was really helpful man! Love your videos!

[@beckyn9338]

Gotta have it. ❤ These three things are tremendously helpful! See you in JLV.

[@Neydayofficial]

That tone is AWESOME 🔥

[@Gnomes_]

The best exercise for my intonation was playing sop in my uni's concert band on a selmer series II, which is essentially an expensive kazoo (Also a great exercise is: play a note on piano - sing the note an octave higher - play the note (at the higher octave) - check against piano note. Repeat with different intervals)

[@robstevens9590]

Thank you! Such a cool variety of examples (even including Romanian "muzica populara").

[@Bobbybabybobbybubbie]

Wow, that was a great point and demonstration about intonation. I think I better check up on my own!

[@Jonathanhsax]

Bro that James Carter clip is fucking WILD

[@zRendeRz]

I am getting back into playing saxophone, I enjoyed this explanation and the exercise recommendations

[@WyattLandry-xw1bv]

Hi saxologic, my name is Wyatt Landry, I’m a middle school alto saxophone player and I live in Louisiana. I just wanted to thank you for everything you do. You’ve inspired me to keep on practicing my saxophone ever since I got it. I started playing last September and I have gone to get many solos, duos, and trios in my band. Thanks you for everything you do and congrats for 200k subscribers. I will never forget how much you’ve inspired me and I even hope to meet you if I have a saxophone career.

[@jordanvargas4244]

Bro keep it up you can seriously go places if you stay saxophone in a serious position

[@alexsax8409]

Much respect and love from Romania ❤

[@vindknt]

This intonation exercise you showed is a true game changer, for any instrument (the violin in my case)

[@MrSaxophonix]

Thank you for these tips!

[@GermarDerron]

your best video- so good - so applicable

[@kingwilliamjazzcollective301]

Another great exercise is to successfully play the chromatic scale down to low C starting on middle D. You leave the octave key engaged which means you really need to redirect your air. This works really well to create a sub tone.

[@Krivplayzz]

Hi Saxologic. This is a great tutorial, thank you so much. Also, you're 1k away from 200k! Nice job

[@leafophonist]

Fantastic lesson thank you. I am going to apply this to the leaf.

[@danielleb6125]

This is awesome!

[@aborrebach]

0:25 gave me hardcore bunky green vibes. Fantastic playing as usual, Nathan!

[@jusjos1970]

Awesome video. Good to see you’re somehow still improving. Wild.

[@SupaSax1]

The tongueing concept was a throw back for me back to highschool band camp days at UBC where the director would hammer down on that technique can confirm its the GOAT technique.

[@EliTurp]

Congrats on 200k!!! 🎉

[@jodyespina8277]

Great job Nathan!

[@kat8604]

This was really helpful. You're the reason I started saxophone😁

[@ericperry1861]

Just me, or is Nathan slowly turning into Bruno Mars?

[@bjrnalmlof6128]

such great insights!

[@georgetucci9443]

You are absolutely hilarious. Love your videos.

[@jeffkidwill7719]

Great video you make the best videos

[@TheOGRokma]

ALMOST AT 200K YEAH BABYYYYY

[@maritsanders7972]

I needed this

[@randimator9881]

Congrats 200k bro

[@mboia]

Great video! Thanks!

[@wonderfalls2]

Love this channel man and I don't even play sax...yet

[@hyliansaviour9420]

Me and Clarinet. Not big on classical clarinet but love jazz clarinet

[@wyndhl8309]

Man, I adore you: you are unselfish, unlike many other saxophonists, talented, creative, and, yes, humorous. That Classical lad with alto in ✋️ 👦 VK

[@isaacjkneubuhl]

Don't get discouraged if you don't hear quick results! No matter how much practice you put in, getting used to a change in tone or embouchure takes time. Consistent effort WILL pay off, and it's absolutely worth it.

[@gravelis_6798]

thank you forever

[@justnathan4011]

this is one of my favourite saxologic videos and maybe even saxophone videos I have ever seen!

[@c.l.4895]

Gear. It's all gear. No matter how long you practice the French horn, you'll never sound like Coltrane.

[@KleinkMusic]

The amount of confusion I had before I busted out laughing lmaoo

[@Jonathanhsax]

Won't sound good until you have a mark vi, best horn ever made

[@c.l.4895]

@@Jonathanhsax nah, a Yamaha YZF-R1M will literally crush any Selmer

[@Jonathanhsax]

@@c.l.4895 it's a meme

[@c.l.4895]

@@Jonathanhsax no it’s a motorcycle 😉

[@oldunclemick]

Great exercises 👍

[@robert19]

exactly what i was looking for. thanks man! love your content; it strikes the perfect balance of educational and entertaining (loved the skit where zack punched you in the diaphragm lmao)

[@jean-gabrielcanapa1225]

Thanks for those great exercices 👍 I feel like it is what I missed really since I switched from classical to jazz music with a wider mouthpiece. I moved from a lovely controlled sound to a ok klezmer - sometimes not really in-tune one And even if it sounds well, it is frustrating. (Same story with the flute... 😅)

[@onesyphorus]

excited for 200k! 👀

[@KleinkMusic]

Mouthpiece remington is the move! It's actually something brass players are trained to do just because of how the mechanics of the instrument are. Never thought to try that on a sax mouthpiece!

[@CalBennettMusic]

Fantastic!!!

[@notesax]

1:26 Was moving in indescribable ways

[@glummy909]

bro not to d1ckride or anything, but I haven't tuned into your channel for a while and you are sounding really good! as an aspiring saxophonist it's a pleasure to listen to you play

[@NotoriouslyNature]

😂😂

[@jq_music]

Thank Nathan

[@austinburrington6434]

That haircut is giving me serious disco vibes. Great skits.

[@chattyplays]

I love the way u talk

[@hotarubi_]

That 5 seconds kenny g clip killed me instantly.

[@GIGIM01]

The goat 🤍

[@jakestatefarm2470]

The flipnote legend

[@bigal2731]

3:48 SICK edit

[@saxysen]

Bro you killing the Bruno look! 👍

[@PashaT95]

смотрю тебя очень давно. Очень рад твоим видео!)

[@txsphere]

Woop 200k!

[@Saxologic]

YES SIR

[@rich4444hrsm]

2:26 hahahahahahah dude this video is SOOOOOO good!

[@JesusIsKing96]

You remind me of Bruno Mars but with wicked humour. Loved your video. Great talent.Thanks from the UK

[@rexraydn2686]

Hiiiii, you sound great 👍🏾 😊

[@mistrsax]

Funny and informative. Yeah. 👍🎵

[@abrogard142]

Brilliant, funny, pleasant, informative, valuable, great. :)

[@personperson2432]

I was exactly like player 2, I feel called out😂😂

[@saxyrep1]

I'm a little embarassed but I was player 2 for the longest time. With that out of the way, James Carter is a mother... I wouldn't listen to a whole concert by him but this dude's pushed the sax technique to an absurd level.

[@michaelgoodman3845]

Beautiful intro 😊

[@user-gc1eg7io5j]

I like the Afro, looks good 👍

[@ZooHair]

Have a good day

[@Rabincontinent]

You are right, everyone is entitled to their opinion on a fav tone. Except for people who ask for the Lee Thompson tone on every song, they are wrong.

[@catcher_in_the_rye]

I'm not a saxophonist but that was fascinating and you're extremely funny and catchy

[@adrianzarick7457]

Try the special edition YAMAHA YAS-VDHM alto. Amazing horn!

[@wadesmith6711]

I like your saxophone videos

[@nitzeart]

I just realized what's in the intro of Atrevete - Calle 13 😅 Cool

[@MrZnipez]

Yaay James Carter

[@cadence649]

Your afro is so flyyyy

[@shayshawbear3865]

Love the Afro, lookin funky fresh man ❤

[@normalizedaudio2481]

Some guys play jazz on the Selmer S-80 D opening. It can work. Doesn't work for me; but, it could work for someone.