How to improvise on the sax using a blues scale

[@leonardaaronlevine]

Thanks!

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you so much Leonard 🤝🤝😎😎🎷🎷

[@breadlover39]

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[@lyndenblades]

@@breadlover39 what’s this?

[@alunturner6919]

I`ve been a sax player for almost 66 years, but I have always played with dots, and improvising has always been totally confusing to me. I have watched many many KZbin videos with many different Sax Tutors describing how to improvise, but they always rush through how to improvise and I find that I am more confused. I really like the way that you pass on your ideas in a relaxed way. Congratulations for the way that you explain things. Look forward to watching more videos.

[@lyndenblades]

Wow Alun that’s incredibly kind of you to say, thank you 🤝🤝🎷🎷😎😎

[@Resetasylum]

Im the other way around I can improvise but struggle with the dots, they get in the way of what my ear/ mind wants to hear. If that makes any sense.

[@lyndenblades]

@@Resetasylum I know exactly how that feels! 🤝🤝🎷🎷😎😎

[@Resetasylum]

@lyndenblades Im liking the way you are presenting this knowledge. Im self taught and run out of ideas, Ive got to go back to basics. Somehow Ive got away with it for 40 years, so Ive got my sound and few tricks but need to knuckle down somewhat. Im in the middle of moving but will be chipping in some coffers as soon as Im settled. Jamming to old skatalite tunes is my usual genre but I need to broaden my horizons.

[@lyndenblades]

@ Hi and thank you. Well, you say that you have “got away with it” but I suspect that you are a very capable player because you can’t fake it! And you’re right to target the basics and get them down. On my website saxmadesimple all my KZbin videos are there and there’s a search function for any topic. I’d recommend picking a subject like 251’s or Harmonic minors and making sure you have those things in all keys. Hope this helps 🤝🤝😎😎🎷🎷

[@leonardaaronlevine]

OK, spent the last month abusing my old uncoordinated, no ear self learn all twelve scales. Rough, then I came back to this and man you can get the worst of us to generate endorphings. Boy did I have fun with this. Thank you sir!

[@lyndenblades]

Leonard thank you so much! I’m delighted that this was helpful for you 🤝🤝😎😎🎷🎷

[@absolutealex1996]

this video helped me alot with my improvising thanks

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you Alex, it’s great to hear that 🤝🤝😎😎🎷🎷

[@aristevons]

For me the things that makes you stand out from allll the other online sax teachers is that you really care by replying to all the comments and that is HUGE!!! Also the type of content you putting out is simple easy to follow and very effective. I really love the way you show the patterns and then give examples of how to use them. No other sax teacher does this! I been through a lot of online teachers and you are by far the best. Thank you for all the time and effort that goes into making all these super use full lessons. My Monday night jam night is going to be awesome from now on!! 😄

[@lyndenblades]

Oh wow, thank you so much, it’s just amazing feedback and really means a lot to me, thank you. I’m delighted to help you and so many other people through KZbin, it’s amazing and your feedback keeps me motivated to keep going. If there’s stuff you’d like me to make content about please let me know and have a great Jam on Monday 👍🤝🤝😎😎🎷🎷

[@colincreek63]

This appears to be the best youtube sax site I have tried. Lyndon is on the same page and what he shows and how he explains everything clicks with me straight away. As an older (lot older) beginner who is self taught, this really helps. Thanks from the other side of the world (Cairns, Australia) 😊

[@lyndenblades]

Wow Colin, thank you so much! That’s really great feedback and very nice of you to say 🎷🎷🤝🤝😎😎

[@deanmartin6052]

Same here Colin. Lynden rocks.

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you so much 🤝🤝😎😎🎷🎷

[@chrisbirtchnell6366]

Me too.

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you so much Chris :-)

[@petegalindez9961]

As someone just started the journey into music theory and jazz improv (but have been playing for 40 years), this was perfect! Enjoy the coffee!

[@lyndenblades]

Wow thank you so much Pete, it’s really appreciated and I’m delighted to hear that this is useful for you 🤝🤝🎷🎷👍👍

[@FellowOnTheFells]

Lynden, this is by far the most helpful video I have watched as a beginner saxophone player trying to work on their improvisation. Please do not stop creating these videos, you have a knack for presenting things in a way that's easy to understand.

[@lyndenblades]

Wow, thank you so much, that’s really kind of you to say and I’m so happy that it’s useful for you 🤝🤝😎😎🎷🎷

[@FellowOnTheFells]

@@lyndenblades No problem, Lynden, thank you! I like the idea of sticking with ba scale (in this case D) and working out everything you can do with it! It would be great if you could do a similar video for another one of the blues scales!

[@lyndenblades]

@FellowOnTheFells thanks for the suggestion, will do 🤝🤝🎷🎷😎😎

[@aristevons]

I am really loving this channel. Thanks 😊

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you so much 🤝🤝🎷🎷🤩

[@tioliak]

4:45 I really like the question and answer concept. Thank you!

[@lyndenblades]

Thanks for your feedback and you’re welcome 🤝🤝🎷🎷😎😎

[@ronpolk123]

Very nice I will Continue to Watch

[@lyndenblades]

Excellent thank you 🤝🤝🎷🎷😎😎

[@BethTrosello]

Love all your videos ❤

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you so much Beth 😍🤝😎😎🎷🎷

[@alecleonce8414]

Loving this. Thank you

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you Alec 🤝🤝🎷🎷😎😎

[@michaelthurnell]

Honestly this is the most helpful video I've seen. Thank you so much.

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you Michael, that’s so kind of you to say 🤝🤝🎷🎷

[@rogerphillips1176]

I really like your style

[@lyndenblades]

Roger, thank you so much for saying that 🤝🤝🎷🎷😎😎

[@marks.6656]

Thank you, this is FANTASTIC!

[@lyndenblades]

You're very welcome! 🤝🤝🎷🎷😎😎

[@johnleecarcillar134]

The most easiest explanation 🔥

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you John, really appreciate your feedback 🤝🤝🎷🎷

[@BarbaraFlynn-f2n]

HI NICE AND EASY.SIMPLE,CHEERS

[@lyndenblades]

You’re so welcome Barbara 🤝🤝😎😎🎷🎷

[@EddyBrewer]

Thank you, Lynden, for the time you spend making these videos. They are awesome and have helped me so much.

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you very much Eddy, that’s great to hear! 🤝🤝

[@rtuckersr]

Thanks!

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you so much 🎷🎷😎😎🤝🤝

[@antiqueandroid]

Listing out the note names is helpful, but I think what would be even more helpful is to show the actual notations on a treble music bar. Thank you for this video though!

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you very much for your feedback 🤝🤝😎😎🎷🎷

[@Jazzman-r3j]

It would also be helpful for beginners to show what the notes this is a great video and I learned alot 😀

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you 🤝🤝🎷🎷😎😎

[@kennethstonemusic]

Great ideas Lynden! Enjoy your coffee

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you so much 🤝🤝🤝🎷🎷🤝🎷❤️🎷

[@aristevons]

Friken awesome just watched it again and bought you a coffee cause I would like you to come up with more awesome videos.

[@lyndenblades]

Ah you’re so kind thank you 🤩 🤝🤝🎷🎷😎😎

[@sleepy-beagle]

Found your channel recently. Great stuff and inspiring lessons Thankyou 🎷

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you so much Sleepy 🎷🎷🤝🤝😎😎

[@BrianBurgess-jg6bs]

Great content Lynden- excellent work once again. Sometimes, keeping it simple is so effective. Cheers

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you so much Brian, I really appreciate your feedback 🤝🤝🤝🎷🎷🎷

[@Spiky-q2l]

Dear Lynden, I have a request, could you do a video about jazz articulation and the syllables you use with it, please?

[@lyndenblades]

Hi Spiky, thank you for your suggestion, I will put that on my list! 🤝🤝🎷🎷😎😎

[@garydrainville3986]

Enjoy your coffee - well deserved.

[@lyndenblades]

Gary thank you so much 🤝🤝🤩🤩

[@artinweddings]

Great video I enjoyed it!

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you so much 🤝🤝🎷🎷

[@dennistimmons1132]

Brilliant ... Love this video and will give it a try

[@dennistimmons1132]

coffee purchased through PP

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you so much Dennis!

[@yinkeichan7936]

helo, the strategy is great. but what if the chord progression is not only 2 chords like the backing track in the video lets say a famous I vi ii V. this strategy still works? thank you

[@lyndenblades]

Hi there, thank you for your question. This strategy works well over a blues but won’t work so well over a 251 or other more complex chord structures. I will be creating tutorials on other chord structures including 251’s in the coming days and weeks. If there’s anything you’d like to see specifically then please let me know 🤝🤝🎷🎷

[@tompowell4470]

Very cool video. What chords are playing on the backing track?

[@lyndenblades]

Hi Tom, it’s concert F minor or D minor for alto sax 🤝🤝😎😎🎷🎷

[@raseshgandhi6702]

Really very helpful 🎉

[@lyndenblades]

Glad it was helpful!🤝🤝🎷🎷😎😎

[@craig9140]

Awesome Video Lynden. Quick question on setting up the Tenor backing track from Session Band Soul Jazz Funk Volume 3 set to 70's laid back funk- What setting please... 😄

[@lyndenblades]

Thanks Craig, really pleased that it’s useful. Regarding the backing track, everything you need should be here kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5XblJ-ZnNl9r80feature=shared

[@leonardaaronlevine]

Hi Leland, I watched this and was inspired between this and the apps video. So I have a used Ipad on order to work with band sesseions jazz (no android). I am a real novice when it comes to music theory and in my limited sax journey am just beggining to demistify ( at least watching you ) how to improv... So I am wondering if you have any very simple instructions or direction for practicing scales and some of the improv (like blues) that you demode so that I do not get overwhelmed and can progress using your improv suggestions and the app. I read music now and am starting to want to do those kinds of things but I want to start simple with the tool. If not no biggie but I really want to try your methods with the limited time I have and at a non theorist level.Thanks Len

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you Len. Yes watch this video and do the same in other keys. Let me know if that helps 🤝🤝😎😎🎷🎷 Why Your Scales Aren't Sticking! kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4GyloGNf8ibntU

[@peterankin985]

Hi just found your channe,l well explained vid you have good sound....pete...spain

[@lyndenblades]

Hi Pete! Thank you so much for your feedback and encouragement and I hope you find some of the videos I’ve made useful 🤝🤝🎷🎷

[@ChrisPakech]

Lynden, could you play the blue scale over any type of music that you want to?

[@lyndenblades]

Hi Chris, I’d have to broadly say no because in some cases it won’t work but if you’re really skilled with using it you could certainly try and make it work!

[@peterankin985]

Were can we buy the backing tracks lyndon? Thanks

[@lyndenblades]

Hi Peter, they’re on the App Store here apps.apple.com/gb/app/sessionband-soul-jazz-funk-3/id1561849298

[@kevins.9044]

Hello your sax sounds great is that a eastmen sax form china? i have one too but not in silver

[@lyndenblades]

Thanks for this, no this is a Goldington saxophone 🤝🤝😎😎🎷🎷

[@thomaskipfer1008]

Sound of a sax is clear, cool, and most a relaxing concept. I’ve known Blue scaling for years… added to… “ I like chicken and my wife likes cheese.” Profound but not hard! Thanks for the tips. Martin CommitteeII and III horns- alto and tenor gets it done for me!

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you Thomas, really happy to hear that this is useful 🤝🤝🎷🎷😎😎

[@gasthilbert3136]

Hi Lynden, Great hit video again! What app besides the "Session Band" on Ipad do you recommend to those on Android or Windows PC? 👍🎷

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you 🙏 IReal pro is extremely good 👍

[@dalegarrod8734]

hi Lynden ...just subscribe to your video...find them very enlightening...I took your advice and downloaded soul jazz funk vol 3 ...I wanted to know how you set up the same track that you have on this video...thanks for your assistance... Dale G

[@lyndenblades]

Hi Dale, thank you for reaching out! Have a look at my video list, there’s a short tutorial on how to set it up but if that doesn’t help then please let me know 🤝🤝🎷🎷

[@dalegarrod8734]

hi Lynden ...not sure which video list to refer to @@lyndenblades

[@lyndenblades]

@@dalegarrod8734 try this Session band tutorial kzbin.info/www/bejne/bl7Yl6OabKisnbc

[@jimmygraf]

Good morning again😊 I forgot to say that I’m a tenor player 😇 Jimmy from Sweden 🎷🎷🎷🎷🎷

[@lyndenblades]

Hey Jimmy from Sweden, Lynden from London here, it’s a pleasure to meet you 🤝🤝🎷🎷😎😎🎷🎷

[@brenttrading2363]

nice and simple....would've been good to explain your articulation to create the swing you achieved

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you very much for your feedback 🤝🤝🎷🎷😎😎

[@kentkryer3630]

Could there be another way of paying for the coffee - like Paypal? 😃

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you so much for asking Kent, really kind of you. Want to support/buy Lynden a coffee? Thank you! paypal.me/saxlessonsonline?country.x=GB&locale.x=en_GB

[@CathieHickmon]

Hi

[@lyndenblades]

Hi 👋

[@EddyBrewer]

Have a coffee on me.

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you so much Eddy, that’s very kind of you and really helps a lot. You can’t imagine what a positive impact your support has, it’s really encouraging and appreciated 🤝🤝🎷🎷

[@rtuckersr]

I’ve got one comment. Keep doing what you are doing, it’s simple easy to digest and build from. I transpose it for C concert flute.🪈 Oh yeah coffee’s☕️ on me!😁👍🏽

[@lyndenblades]

Wow thank you so very much, I really appreciate your feedback and your support 🤝🤝😎😎🎷🎷

[@tonybaker5577]

Thanks!

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you so much Tony 🎷🎷😎😎🤝🤝

[@tonybaker5577]

Great lesson actually managed to keep with the lesson thank you

[@lyndenblades]

@@tonybaker5577 excellent 👍 thank you Tony

[@DavidAndersen-sq6ke]

Thanks!

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you so much David 🤝🤝🎷🎷😎😎

[@JimmieAnderson-d6y]

Thanks!

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you, your support is greatly appreciated 🤝🤝😎😎🎷🎷

[@MrBobbybrown7]

Thanks!

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you so much 🎷🎷😎😎🤝🤝