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Free online saxophone lesson teaching you how to get started with improvising. If you want to take a solo, but you have no clue where to start then this is the video for you! This is a complete, practical workshop for you to take part in.
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Chapters
0:00 - Intro
0:25 - Titles
0:32 - About
0:49 - Improvisation Mastery course news
1:20 - How hard it is to improvise
2:00 - My story
3:58 - Rhythmic warm up
5:14 - #1 clap on every beat
6:00 - #2 off beat claps
6:40 - #3 clap on beat 1
7:15 - #4 clap on beat 2
7:48 - #5 clap on beat 3
8:24 - #6 clap on beat 4
9:02 #7 clap on different beats
9:30 - Mimicking
10:20 - #8 clap it back
11:31 - #9 sing it back
12:51 - #10 play it back
13:37 - Call & response
14:27 - #11 call and response: claps
15:24 - #12 call and response: singing
16:30 - #13 call and response:playing
17:16 - First improvisations
18:07 - #14 one note improvisation
19:03 - Pivoting around one note
20:34 - #15 five note improvisation (long)
21:49 - outro
22:55 - end music and bloopers
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[@markussax1412]

Your lessons are much more worth, than the 3 cafes is have payed today ☕☕☕ I just want to say thank you for your work and chanel ! One of the best lessons i have ever had 👍

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

You’re so welcome. And thanks for the coffee- much appreciated 🙏🏻

[@ntxmt]

Thanks for this one. This is how to get off on the correct path immediately.

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For sure!

[@emanueleziglioli499]

Great story! Every great jazz performer must have one, about when they knew nothing about jazz, even Charlie Parker!

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👍

[@MrFidelios]

This is just simply brilliant!!!!!! You are my Hero Jamie!

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Thanks so much! 🙏🏻

[@saxcowboy]

Lots of fun! Great lesson on rhythm.

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Thanks so much!

[@melb5996]

Very clever lesson Jamie 👍

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Thanks! 👍🏻

[@drwallysax]

This is fantastic stuff, Jamie! Your approach is incredibly thoughtful, organized, and fun. Looking forward to the Improvisation course!

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Thanks so much Wally! Much appreciated. :-)

[@sannysaxcovers11]

I feel like you are going to be a very fun teacher in real life. Wish i could be your student.

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You CAN be my student if you like! www.getyoursaxtogether.com/offers/yR5VatYc

[@BruceWL]

This is great, Jamie! Coffee on its way :)

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Thanks Bruce 🙏🏻

[@adrianschutte]

Jamie...sincere thanks.. the "home note" was for me, the magic bullet.

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Awesome. So glad to hear it. 👍🏻

[@AlunWeavingBaluci]

Awesome lesson, many thanks for that excellent lesson.

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Anytime. 👍🏻

[@karenmanson1701]

This video has given me the confidence to have a go with no dots. I stupidly watched this after 7pm when my neighbours kids are in bed, so I'll have to wait until morning to get my sax out. Pfft! This is the very best of some superb sax channels and I'm avidly watching your videos. Thank you so much for your incredible work, and enjoy the three coffees I just bought!

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Thank so much for the coffees, and I'm glad you're enjoying the content!

[@evakrajsek5475]

Thanks, this is what I need!

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Perfect. 👍🏻

[@maximinotovar5798]

Awesome! Thanks for posting

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

No problem!

[@lourayner6547]

excellent!!!!

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Ta! 😊

[@larrietiernan9601]

Loads of fun! Good for practice sessions!

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Perfect.

[@arnaldopellizzaro3381]

You made it my lucky day indeed, sir! Thank you!

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

You’re very welcome. 👍🏻

[@burgessbrian9329]

Superb!!! Thank you so much

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Anytime.

[@mikeysplace]

You're an Angel Jaime! You are so incredibly helpful. I believe you to be a testament to the genuine benevolence in people. And I'm sure most people would agree that watch your videos. Your charismatic attitude is infectious and very powerful. You help so many people, it's kinda hard to fathom, the goodness you give, and how it brightens the world. You words right back at chya' "Kudos to you for being just so compassionate and giving".

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

What an incredibly generous and lovely comment. Thank you so much. 🙏🏻

[@belonyomeus6645]

Thank you. Looking forward to your improvisation mastery course.

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

You got it! Make sure you’re on my mailing list

[@kodiererg]

Yes! This is a good tutorial

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Thanks 😊

[@patemblen3644]

Love your teaching style Jamie, you really hone in on the essentials. 👏

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Thanks Pat. 🙏🏻

[@paulhughes525]

So right Jamie. It cannot be said enough - it's the rhythm not the notes. Have a coffee.

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Many thanks for the coffee ☕️🙏🏻

[@sabrinashea198]

Always great! Brilliant! Thank you. You always keep it fun. ❤️🥰

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Thanks 🙏🏻

[@adypugh]

Brilliant Jamie, this is an excellent lesson! I’m going to be adding this to my daily practice 😃🎷

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Nice one Ady!

[@joshjablonski5183]

Wow, that was amazing. Not only was this a lot of fun I learned a lot. Thank you again Jamie.

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

My pleasure!

[@spaceisbig7910]

Spot on Sign me up this is exactly where im at Top man

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Good stuff Gary. Watch this space!

[@straightfacts6083]

Amazing stuff!

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Thanks 🙏🏻

[@johnvallis7223]

Great stuff, Jamie! An In-The-Pocket lesson: clear, concise, and doable. I needed this re-grooving! Kudos!

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Awesome John!

[@josefmoveyourself7234]

Brilliant ! 🎷

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Bit easy for you, but you can’t have enough basics!

[@josefmoveyourself7234]

@@GetYourSaxTogether sure but a good start and a very nice approach !

[@maxsegali5588]

Excellent video!!

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Thank you very much!

[@robstevens9590]

Really nice! I was surprised at how difficult it was for me to just clap on 3! as compared to 1, 2 &/or 4, which came naturally.

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Cool. Got you thinking!

[@jimtheyid]

Absolutely superb video,As always.

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@johngarroch]

Wow, this lesson is perfect for me. Thank you

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Great! You're welcome

[@glenntomassi3442]

Wow Excellent lessons fantastic! thank you!

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

You’re very welcome 😊

[@koz6seth997]

Thxs so much that what really really helped me as a starter. Thxsss

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Great! You're welcome

[@gildocanonica5450]

Great lesson!!!!!!

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Thanks Gildo

[@robinvaughan4977]

Fantastic beginning improv workshop Jaime! Logical sequencing with immediate application of each of the ideas. A great introduction to improvisation for any instrumentalist.

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Fantastic. Thanks Robin!

[@saxcowboy]

Merry Christmas!

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Happy holidays!

[@eduardopizarro1961]

Great video Jamie! Thanks for this world class material and your dedication as educator. From zero to hero! Yes man! Keep it up man!

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Thanks!! 😊

[@anon4518]

Thank you,that was wow. First one

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Well done! 👍🏻

[@sheilakendrick6653]

Great improv lesson. Always been too scared to do this, but now I can’t wait to see the mastery class. Thanks Jamie.

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Awesome Sheila!

[@patrickrousset2612]

Great vdo, thanks Jamie. I look forward to hearing the part 2 for advenced players. Cheers

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Thanks Patrick 😊

[@johnauditt]

Another great session- you explained the importance of rhythm for impro - now to practice 😄

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

That’s the spirit!

[@couchphotography8861]

Been improv-ing for 10 yrs now, and what a great way to start afresh!!! Sheet music's the boogaboo, but always loved improvising, playing whatever comes to mind....thanks so much for the great ideas....

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Anytime! 😊

[@stephencorney1077]

fantastic, amazing progression, really enjoyed this, very easy to follow

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@JSDJerry]

That was great. So happy you actually teach and allow us to practice what we learn. I play jazz guitar, but your music lesson taught me so much. Looking forward to the next one in order. Enjoy the coffee.

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Thanks Jerry 🙏

[@javierdiaz8013]

Very Nice, excelent lesson. !!!

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Thanks 🙏🏻

[@ChrisF_1982]

I love how you answered my question about the advanced stuff in the first minute.

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

That makes me happy. Thanks!

[@camimardonesg]

Your ENERGY is super INSPIRING!! , KEEEEEP GOING

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

I will, don’t worry!

[@felixol]

Fantastic lesson

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Thanks! 😃

[@georgekanaan3949]

Dear Jamie, what you do is great and unique, I would take a cup of coffee with you. Thank you

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Many thanks 🙏🏻

[@pholzer5]

Jamie - Thank you so much! This is a great lesson. I especially like your advice about phrasing, "to let the music breathe."

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Thanks Peter 🙏🏻

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Génial! Thanks.

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Thank you! 🙏

[@vetter847]

This. Was. Awesome. 🎉

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🙏🏻

[@montesfam5]

This is brilliant Jamie. I’m able to play a song I’ve been trying to play now much better following your improvising method. 🤓🎷👍🏻

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Awesome Carlos. 👍🏻

[@TheMarktheshark1000]

Great lesson

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Thanks! 🙏

[@derekwarren4820]

As usual Jamie; core principles explained brilliantly and encouragingly. Will stand a couple of coffees.

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Many thanks Derek!!

[@jakeybrown101]

Hi Jamie, that was great fun, even the clapping!! Please hurry up with the course.... :-)

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Going as fast as I can!! 😂 June I think.

[@uppiahserge8683]

Very nice lesson ! Very good tutor ! Thank you so much for your encouragement and for sharing your knowledge !!!

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Anytime! Thanks for watching :-)

[@undashektas791]

Thank you so much maestro

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

You’re so welcome.

[@peterdrake5156]

Fantastic stuff - now been added to my practice routine "Peter Drake" teacher Hexham

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Awesome! 😎

[@tonioarango5078]

Jamie, you are a hero! Great way to teach. I am a bloody beginner and I appreciate your work. And : thanks for the humor you bring in... so rare in theses days in good old germany where I live. Keep the good work up.

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Thanks Tonio, really glad you're enjoying the channel

[@wojciechkordas9957]

A great teaching, You are an incredibly helpful teacher👍

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Thank you! 😃

[@timwillsdon]

I used to play the drums so I'm not too bad at the beat. This was my first go at improv and loved it. Didn't want the backing track to stop 👌😁. Brilliant. However my daughter just shouted at me to stop singing 🙈

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Yeh I get that too!

[@tomtresco2952]

Yeah, I also played the drums for 10 years so Rhythm is my strongest point, its the Saxophone playing that lets me down, lol

[@timwillsdon]

@@tomtresco2952 Me too 🤣

[@iceykid2]

This is awesome I am just at the part in my saxophone journey where I start improvising.Please make this a series

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

You’re in luck. It IS a series! 👍🏻

[@robinreidmusic]

Great job teaching the basics and your enthusiasm is fantastic. Thanks for you teaching the next generation of players. You could open this up to trumpet and trombone players as well since you are giving the concert pitches too. Regards Robin

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Yeh, it works for any instrument actually!

[@malishabailey9630]

Great, now I understand how it works

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Yay!

[@andonopawoko2504]

Thank you ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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You’re very welcome 😊

[@kissalabama]

this is amazing, it's like you're in my head and you know exactly what I'm dying to work on!! I've lost the chance for so many solos growing up (i was that scared kid in 5th and 6th grade jazz band) for lack of "playing off script"... I actually recently started to write my own music to see if that will get me better with improv and i've been working more and more chord progressions... but yes, rhythm is lost when i'm not sure how to compliment the song with the "right" improv! I can't wait for your new class coming out, this video was AMAZING! thanks again

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Fantastic, glad to hear it Hannah. 👍🏻

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Fantastic, glad to hear it Hannah. 👍🏻

[@thepianokid27]

Simple but great lesson! 👍🏼

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Thanks Ben.

[@thepianokid27]

@@GetYourSaxTogether looking forward to the new course! :)

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@@thepianokid27 yeh it’s gonna be awesome. Out in June.

[@ichbinmartin]

Great video Jamie! Finally I start to understand the improvisation. The best video and the best advice is about the home note and 2 tones above and 2 under. This is probably the most important information, because until now I tried to play in the key but wit the home note at beginning and then naturally around the 3rd note of pentatonic scale. After you video I am now confused from the scales, when to play major, when minor and when blues (and which) scale? 😀

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Hi Martin, glad you enjoyed the video!

[@danderibas2640]

THANKS

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

You’re welcome 😊

[@edimakingsnsoh6089]

Yay first time improvising I think I did well

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Yes!!!! Love that. ❤️

[@wongsoondumrong5955]

Thanks so much a

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👍

[@julielv5300]

no bloopers??? bbbooooooo! jk Brilliant way to start my day! Thanks, as always.

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Thanks Julie. I’ll screw up more next time for you. 😎

[@markyuells7175]

Keep time, bass line, listen

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Boom 💥

[@Jamesb69TFR]

Hey Jamie, great vid! Looking forward to the next course coming up! On a side note, I'm thinking of purchasing a Yamaha YAS 280 to replace my faulty saxophone. I just wondered if you thought this is a good choice for a beginner (

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

You can’t go wrong with a Yamaha as long as it’s in good working order. Get it checked over once you’ve bought it.

[@martinbenson6630]

As a beginner I really appreciated the "simplicity" of the content which came across as logical and attainable. Would love to know if there are any guidelines to improvisation if you're trying to liven up a simple melody.

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Turns? Mix up the rhythms? Add a few extra notes from the pentatonic scale? Use dynamics and bends/vibrato? That kinda stuff.

[@PhoenixThunderheart]

"Grab your Sax, Right Now!" (clock says 3am) Let's do this 😂

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🤣

[@sablezubshruz9811]

Wow!!! Awesome! Hi Jamie - how can I stamp 256 Likes for You?

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

😂 Thanks 🤩

[@ersinarslanturk7687]

gr8 thnks

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Most welcome

[@precisionhoops365]

Great lesson! Like to practice longer in this , where can I find this backing track ?

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

I’m afraid there’s no separate backing track!

[@danielbeckman6492]

I learn better when the teacher uses a puppet friend like Dr Wally's Ollie puppet. Could you please use a puppet to teach us all how to improvise? Thanks. Your channel SLAPS!

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Yay, Olly!! Can't take Wally's idea, but I'd love to!

[@gregorydutton349]

Thanks. That was awesome, explained in a way that was very simple and made me think about how I need to simplify what I am playing most of the time and not sacrifice my timing. I did want to ask a random question to a pro who plays with other musicians. I have issues in both bands I play in with not being able to hear myself. I play in a covers band and guitars and drums dominate😁. When you perform what is your set up? In ear monitors? Does your sax you go through front of house? Do you use a pedal to control tone, volume etc. Sorry the question is off topic, but you are great with advice and always answer which I appreciate. Cheers. Greg

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Hey Greg. Definitely sax goes through FOH. In the old days you used to have a monitor wedge to hear yourself, but now it’s mostly in ears for my gigs. It’s quite high tech though, so more grass roots gigs are still monitors. If you haven’t got a monitor try using a Perspex reflector. You definitely want to use ear plugs as well. It feels weird, but your hearing will get trashed in those bands so don’t ruin your health.

[@gregorydutton349]

Thanks Jamie. I’m not to the pro level, have checked into in ear system but it is very expensive. So wedge it is. I use ear plugs at practice but do find them difficult at gigs - just harder to hear the mix. Thanks for your advice. Cheers.

[@Robyn19fnq]

Yay! I passed rhythm with flying colours. What's my next trick? Thanks again Jamie.

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Great!

[@peterankin985]

Really good for useless improvisers like me jaime thanks..on my way to buy your improv course..Peter..Spain

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Thanks Peter. The new course will be out in June!

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Btw - I see you’ve unsubscribed from GYST? Is that right? You need to be subscribed to get the info on the course so you might want to go to www.getyoursaxtogether.com and sign up? 👍🏻

[@peterankin985]

Sorry jamie i did not realize i had done that..i will subscribe right now

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

@@peterankin985 great!

[@kereytaylor8448]

Fab and strtaightforward instruction, thanks Jamie. Today's lesson shows me I must listen to the great sax players. I want to play rhythm and blues...anything but Jazz - it's not my thing. Jamie can you recommend the sax players that play this type of music. Thanks

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Try this Spotify playlist. open.spotify.com/playlist/0z5Wxa4TiIiOv2ICprZpqC?si=Y4ZtI6SSSaWRC_v56tFd1A

[@paulhughes525]

Ann - try Hank Crawford an alto player. Corazon is a good place to start especially after Jamie's lesson. Simple lines - at least at the start! and a great groove. He was musical director for Ray Charles. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2bTk2uumNyZqLc

[@kereytaylor8448]

@@paulhughes525 Thanks. I've never heard of Hank Crawford, but will look for vids and CDs on Ebay.

[@kereytaylor8448]

@@GetYourSaxTogether ​@@GetYourSaxTogether Thank you for taking the time to send this. Much appreciated. Will listen avidly. Well, will hijack son's Spotify account:)

[@tomtresco2952]

I`m still here Jamie , where can I get the backing music to keep practising ? I couldn't find the coffee emoji so you will have to have buy some chips 🍟 :-)

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Just use the time stamps and keep playing the KZbin video. Gives me more views as well!

[@johnsaliba7191]

I got myself a classic tee

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Awesome!

[@mikejarmoluk3523]

Living in a townhouse my problem is mental in that being too loud for the neighbors and not sounding good in the first place,is there a device I can put on the sax to quiet it?can probably practice more confident

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

You can get big boxes to muffle the sound. Your hands go in the side. The things that go in the bell are useless though.

[@Yourbosskid]

Hey Jamie! I just have a little request. I’m starting to get a handle on improvising and studying Ornithology at the moment and transcribing bebop for the first time. While I can think through the changes quite well, I’ve noticed on recordings that my technique is pretty sloppy sounding. I scoop too much which makes me sound out of tune so am working on that. I’d love to see a video showing what a sloppy player sounds like playing a line and what you do as a pro to make it sound so crisp and even. Perhaps you already have something on that? Thanks!

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Yeh I’ve done bits like that before. Your best bet is to watch my Lives. Go to my live playlist and watch the viewers video submissions. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nnyuqHioatWpfcU

[@Yourbosskid]

Fantastic! I’ll get stuck in. Thanks!

[@projetomagara8389]

Very funny!

[@jochenlang9222]

your great - bringing Complex stuff to All musicians in an easy & understandeable way is genious...thx...greetings from munich - Jochen

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

😎

[@kereytaylor8448]

One more thing - I want a T-Shirt with "Get your Sax Together" logo. Do you sell them?

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Got my best people working on it now (me). Coming soon!

[@markussax1412]

@@GetYourSaxTogether XL for me, please!☝👕

[@gerardferrier-ws5fn]

Comment interpréter au sax musique deep housse svp merci

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

?

[@dougsmith7616]

The important musical question is (for me)......When do I stop?

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Maybe when the drummer throws a cymbal at you? lol

[@espr7564]

Zero to hero 🤣 there's just one little thing, if you have an ear like a boot your sunk.

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Well…it’s something that you can work on!

[@espr7564]

@@GetYourSaxTogether That's true 😎

[@dcp8nts]

Friends never let friends clap on 1 and 3

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

😂 love that.

[@archibaldgregory1348]

what do you think about improvising by ear? Edit: without using scale degrees/scales in general

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

I think it’s a great idea. As long as you work on expanding what you can hear.

[@archibaldgregory1348]

@@GetYourSaxTogether youve piqued my interest. What do you mean by expanding what I can hear? Do you mean like accessing different genres of music or ear training (modes, scales, intervals)