How I Finally Got a Jazz Tone on Sax!

[@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]

😂😂😂

[@FMPcrash]

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!

[@goatrelish]

get to practice

[@justnathan4011]

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

[@Valentinkmusic]

Amazing video! Made me want to practice these exercises!

[@Saxologic]

The legend himself!

[@ajharriss]

Wow u are a great player

[@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.

[@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

[@oceanhernandez1132]

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

[@Imre-Kristof]

i agree that was very good wtf

[@q12aw50]

Just like he said we all have our tone biases. I to be honest hated the sound. I can acknowledge it was objectively good but I just don’t like it

[@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.

[@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!

[@Markiano-M.x.M-Michael]

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

[@directcurrent5751]

Factual

[@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!

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@sebastianashbury2478]

Dude, you're hilarious and very informative! Just stumbled upon your channel after 2 months' worth of watching others. I'm really starting to see the difference between classically trained saxophonists and jazz styles. Look forward to more of your content!

[@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)

[@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 😂

[@justnathan4011]

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

[@elgugo2050]

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

[@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]

😂😂

[@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.

[@EliTurp]

Congrats on 200k!!! 🎉

[@zRendeRz]

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

[@Bobbybabybobbybubbie]

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

[@jessgillam1]

This is so helpful! Thank you very much 🌟

[@hyliansaviour9420]

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

[@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 😉

[@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!!

[@vindknt]

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

[@pavelpatsenkov]

Fantastic lesson, Mr Graybeal! Thanks!

[@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

[@Krivplayzz]

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

[@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.

[@aborrebach]

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

[@facemash]

Ayeeee that articulation exercise at the end is sweet. Gonna pass that onto my students.

[@robstevens9590]

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

[@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... 😅)

[@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.

[@BallupKori]

Never seen a sax youtuber be so funny while informative 😂

[@alexsax8409]

Much respect and love from Romania ❤

[@Jonathanhsax]

Bro that James Carter clip is fucking WILD

[@ericperry1861]

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

[@zombeats2160]

You’re an amazing player! Thanks for sharing your knowledge

[@beckyn9338]

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

[@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!

[@adrianzarick7457]

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

[@wyndhl8309]

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

[@leafophonist]

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

[@gusmarrero]

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

[@justnathan4011]

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

[@50JJRodriguez]

This was really helpful man! Love your videos!

[@Neydayofficial]

That tone is AWESOME 🔥

[@wonderfalls2]

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

[@eddiecrockettjr3789]

1:24 literally so iconic

[@derycktaylor3677]

Thanks Nathan. This is exactly what I needed.

[@uncaringnick7438]

You got some good energy my friend. Thank you. ❤

[@jusjos1970]

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

[@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)

[@crafty2785]

i love watching this as a trumpet player

[@TheOGRokma]

ALMOST AT 200K YEAH BABYYYYY

[@randimator9881]

Congrats 200k bro

[@thesportgoofball5387]

Once I'm finished with 8th grade, I'm gonna be done with school band. I wanna switch over from classical to jazz, and im gonna use these video to help me with that

[@kat8604]

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

[@GermarDerron]

your best video- so good - so applicable

[@GirlinJazz]

Hey have you tried saxophone : Imperial Boosey and Hawkes Tenor Saxophone. Mine is like made 1942. If you see this message please could you try doing a review on it if should get a professional sax. I play jazz and love my sax but it’s not giving a dark type of tone. Is it just me or is it the sax.

[@JesusIsKing96]

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

[@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.

[@bigal2731]

3:48 SICK edit

[@georgetucci9443]

You are absolutely hilarious. Love your videos.

[@coin777]

6:00 What note do i play on tenor mouthpiece?

[@LucasHerreraAscencio-bq8wq]

hey saxologic I have been playing for a few months with some gonzales (soprano) local 627 reeds, which have been working very well for me. I would love for you to try them, they are very good.

[@hotarubi_]

That 5 seconds kenny g clip killed me instantly.

[@rich4444hrsm]

2:26 hahahahahahah dude this video is SOOOOOO good!

[@martincommunications5381]

Hey Nathan. Can you or Chad do a video comparing the Alto Nexus Select, Nexus One, and Mark VI, just like Chad did for the Tenor video?

[@jeffkidwill7719]

Great video you make the best videos

[@austinburrington6434]

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

[@onesyphorus]

excited for 200k! 👀

[@MrSaxophonix]

Thank you for these tips!

[@txsphere]

Woop 200k!

[@Saxologic]

YES SIR

[@danielleb6125]

This is awesome!

[@MrApetape]

The Mouthpiece exercise is somewhat amazingly difficult, I get to like 1 MAYBE 2 chromatic notes. Suggestions to get this throatthing going? ):

[@bluegoose555]

just keep at it... every time you put on a reed.. just work on finding an airstream.. and build on that

[@LucasPerry-y1s]

I like the Afro, looks good 👍

[@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.

[@aliesbroekhuizen]

Hi! Great video! Where can I find that exercise (11.48) you talk about and show? Is it in your course? I would love to learn it.

[@SignoreDeiGatti]

Brooo that´s awesome, can you or someone tell me where i can find the full exercise?

[@SignoreDeiGatti]

the latest example i mean.

[@jodyespina8277]

Great job Nathan!

[@catcher_in_the_rye]

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

[@unclemick-synths]

Great exercises 👍

[@personperson2432]

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

[@itisnottaken4444]

At 5:33, why start at C as opposed to A

[@saxysen]

Bro you killing the Bruno look! 👍

[@ZooHair]

Have a good day

[@ABigSIllyMushroom]

REALLY need help with the first exercise.Have both a Jody Jazz and a Yamaha 4c and I'm struggling to get this one at all. Struggling to control the changes in note without stopping the flow of air. Any useful theory or links on where I can get some help?

[@dandanjambon]

0:45 I legit thought he was playing a clarinet for a sec this is crazy

[@jakestatefarm2470]

The flipnote legend

[@sovereign142]

I'm a newby and have a lot to learn.!When you played the scales at the end, I noticed you took your lips off almost every other note. Is that a huff you push down for the next note or just a breath? Your sounds are fantastic; mine are all your bad sounds at the moment, so I think your video shows me how to achieve good ones in any particular piece. I am going to practice slowly at firs and with a backing track, do you recommend any?

[@maritsanders7972]

I needed this

[@mboia]

Great video! Thanks!

[@VaughnVacca]

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