Why Playing Transcribed Solos By Ear Is The Ultimate Solo Boost

[@thmonk8944]

Lester Young and Sonny Stitt are a great start for Transcribing. This is a Tip im very thankful for, got it by the great Mark Turner

[@sorenballegaardmusic]

Yeah! Did not think of Lester Young - great - do you have a particulat solo you had in mind? Stitt - amazing player - some difficult lines, but so clear and understandable!

[@thmonk8944]

@@sorenballegaardmusic So, the whole record „the president plays with the oscar peterson trio“ is very good for transcribing, common standards, lyrical solos, amazing rhythm section… of course, you never go wrong with standards like „there will never be another you“ for sonny stitt, in my opinion, every tenor player should have played the „on the sunny side of the street“ solo with diz band. for the more advanced players (that still should play lester and sonny stitt stuff) i highly recommend getting into joe hendersons more advanced stuff, serenity, punjab, inner urge or his version of „night and day“ for the guys that take it way too serious like me, please listen to all the coltrane solos in the „crescent“ album, mark turner played the „crescent“ and the „blue train“ (i know its another record) solos every day for months / years! and for everybody, if you want good and clear articulation + phrasing: sonny rollins moritat, tenor madness, without a song… sorry for this page long novel, hope i could help some people

[@sorenballegaardmusic]

This is an amazing list and so true - this is 10 years of work right here - We do not need to preach other stuff than this hahha. Amazing! Thank you so much for contributing! If I may I will use some of the tunes in my videos All the best and have a great practice! Where did you have contact with Mark Turner?

[@thmonk8944]

@@sorenballegaardmusic i am one of his students in Jazzcampus Basel, he is teaching there together with Domenic Landolf (amazing swiss saxophonist) and at the moment chris cheek, many other great players as well, i recommend checking out the school! and yeah, i would love to see some of the suggestions in a video

[@brucemacdonald876]

@@sorenballegaardmusic In my case I transcribed Pres' solos on Lady Be Good, Taxi War Dance and Lester Leaps In. His solos really are very sophisticated, even though he's generally playing within the chords. What impressed me most was his rhythmic feel. Currently transcribing some Wayne Shorter and Joe Henderson solos by ear. It's hard work but very much worth the effort. One day I'll get around to Stitt - but there's so many great players on tenor alone ! Never mind other saxophone players or others such as trumpet or guitar. Thanks for the video.

[@Ottolinked]

You can get every you need by transcribing tunes and solos. Sound. Tone. Ideas. Time feel. Technique.

[@sorenballegaardmusic]

Yes yes yes, that is totally true. Transcribing or playing along will teach the best jazz. Thank you so much for the comment. Have a great practice session.

[@tastymuffinmm]

Copying solos is an amazing way to improve your timing, articulation and tone. Great video!

[@sorenballegaardmusic]

Thank you, this is the absolute best way to learn everything. I myself love learning this way. Doing it way too little

[@iiizeroiii1636]

These videos are pure gold thanks for all the effort!

[@sorenballegaardmusic]

thank you so much - this means a lot to me - inspiring to hear!

[@nickpilgrim1966]

Miles solos are always amazing in terms of note articulation and space

[@sorenballegaardmusic]

Miles had something going. Deep knowledge and understanding of feel and music! love it!

[@haraldspreng]

Hallo Soren, great Infos and thanks for this lesson. Harald

[@sorenballegaardmusic]

You are very welcome Harald. Long time no hear! great to hear from you again! Let me know if you have questions :)

[@pickinstone]

Scott Hamilton's solo on Autumn Leaves a great solo to transcribe--it was mine, and I play guitar--not tenor sax ;)

[@sorenballegaardmusic]

Wondeful playing and great solo - a bit Stan Getz like - love it kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXSuooWGaJVrjrc Just linked to it so other players can see it!

[@hyyLAgg]

Mere action mindre snak, jeg skal 2/3 ind i videoen før der sker noget, der er interessant. Held og lykke med videoerne

[@sorenballegaardmusic]

Det forstår jeg ikke....du får super vigtige informationer allerede 1 min inde i videoen. Eller havde du en anden forventning til titlen af videoen?

[@Anonymous-u8r8j]

@@sorenballegaardmusicI agree with you!