Take Five tutorial for alto sax.

[@LouisNoble-hb3gr]

Thanks

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you so much Louis! 🤝🤝🎷🎷😎😎

[@vetter847]

This might be the single most important video ever uploaded to KZbin by mankind. 👏

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you so much, I really hope so 😂😂

[@edmond2000]

Thank you for breaking down this song in very simple and clear explanation. Please do more breakdowns of the Jazz standards. Thank you Lynden.

[@lyndenblades]

Hi Edmond, thank you for this. I’ve just finished filming a break down of the chords for Misty and I’m editing it when I get a break between my live clients, hopefully it will get done today or tomorrow 😂🤝🎷🎷😎😎

[@edmond2000]

@@lyndenblades Thank you Lynden. Seen it. You inspired me to start practising.

[@lyndenblades]

@@edmond2000 That’s excellent, really happy to hear that 🤝🤝😎😎🎷🎷

[@rodofiron5957]

Play it 40,000 times!!! I absolutely love this!! Yes!!

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you! Repetition is definitely the way to go 🤝🤝🎷🎷😎😎

[@JoseGarcia-sb7kj]

Lynden, your dedication and sincerity is very much appreciated. This November I will be featured performing Take Five at a concert and watching your tutorial on Take Five has been a tremendous help. Thank you a bunch.

[@lyndenblades]

Jose thank you so much for letting me know this, I’m absolutely delighted that I’ve been able to help you 🤝🤝🎷🎷😎😎

[@leonardaaronlevine]

I spent an hour on this. I finally fixed Iimproved my first few bars based on your tip to use the words of the song! Awesome I slept well.

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you so much 🤝🤝😎😎🎷🎷

[@sunandsax1372]

This is the best take5 lesson on yiutube and my Dads best Jazz piece played drums till late 90s. Thank you Lynden for your enthusiasm and tutorials. Breaking the complicated nd difficult piece made so simple and easy. This looks like you are reading my mind.😊 and catering to what I need. Thank you so much Lynden for your detailed work. Taking your precious time and helping me learn the Saxophne. Im loving it. ❤

[@lyndenblades]

That’s absolutely made my day, thank you so much for sharing your lovely feedback and I’m delighted that this has been useful for you 🤝🤝🎷🎷😎😎

[@sunandsax1372]

❤

[@lyndenblades]

🤝🤝🎷🎷

[@WilliamWilliams-l7g]

I have often told people that if you can play Take Five, then yes, you are a Saxophone Player. This has been a great lesson, Thanks Lynden.

[@lyndenblades]

You’re so welcome 🤝🤝😎😎🎷🎷

[@lyndenblades]

@AC-yh3lf that’s so awesome 🤩 🎷🤝🤝😎😎

[@lyndenblades]

@AC-yh3lf excellent 🤝🤝🎷🎷😎😎

[@lyndenblades]

@AC-yh3lf 🎷🎷🤝🤝😎😎

[@lucadibiagio7364]

Thanks

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you so much 🤝🤝😎😎🎷🎷

[@kinderen7834]

The long phrase at 14.15 min mentions two times G at the almost end of the phrase, but a hear two different notes? After one year of playing the altsax this is really nice to learn! Thanks for that.

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you so much for pointing this out to me, the second G should be a G # and I have changed the description of the video to reflect that. Thanks again 🤝🤝😎😎🎷🎷

[@tmcunlimited]

This was the second song I started learning years ago but got distracted by other tunes . I’m going to pick up my Alto tonight and go back to put this to bed properly . This song is great for the learning curve . Much appreciated .

[@lyndenblades]

Hi there and thank you so much, I’m delighted that this has helped 🤝🤝🎷🎷😎😎

[@DanielNowotarski]

APPRECIATE YOU SHARING YOUR EXPERTISE IN AN UNDERSTANDABLE MANNER.

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you, I’m really happy that this is useful 🤝🤝🎷🎷😎😎

[@wilsoncadet6651]

I Lynden, it’s Wilson from Montreal. Take five is also one of my favourite song. Can you tell me which backing track device you’re using. I have a lot of materials that I use. But I need a backing device like yours. Thank you!

[@wilsoncadet6651]

How can I send you money for a coffee?

[@lyndenblades]

@@wilsoncadet6651 thanks Wilson for asking, have a look in the description of the video and you click on the link to “buy me a coffee” or PayPal 🤝🤝🎷🎷😎😎

[@lyndenblades]

@@wilsoncadet6651 go here to my shop buymeacoffee.com/lyndenblades

[@macosoul169]

Muchas gracias señor por explicar tan claramente, me sirvió como no tiene una idea

[@lyndenblades]

You are most welcome and thank you 🤝🤝😎😎🎷🎷

[@trefordavies3670]

Lynden … I have the notes down , but never have got the timing . Your video is brilliant and easy to understand … now I have retired I can spend all day getting this nailed . You are amazing . Thanks

[@lyndenblades]

Trefor thank you, that’s extremely kind of you to say and I’m delighted that this will help you with the timing. Please stay in touch and let me know how you’re progressing with it 🤝🤝🎷🎷😎😎

[@xianreiss]

I have recently joined a local community band (Near Toronto Canada) we are doing a piece which includes a section of Take 5. I am so glad I have found your video because the 5/4 counting was really a struggle. Your instruction is extremely useful. Thank you.

[@lyndenblades]

That is awesome! Thank you 🎷🎷😎😎🤝🤝

[@RockRabot007]

You have a knack for explaining complicated concepts. Thank you!

[@lyndenblades]

Peter thank you, your feedback and support means a great deal to me 🤝🤝🎷🎷😎😎

[@regularnimnule9715]

Yup, he really does. I’m only a few months into playing saxophone (though I’ve played guitar for years so my musical theory knowledge is OK) and he makes what were “no way in hell” tunes maybe possible!

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you 🤩

[@lyndenblades]

@@regularnimnule9715 thank you so much 🤝🤝😎😎🎷🎷

[@wilsoncadet6651]

Hi Lynden, it’s Wilson from Montreal, this time I took notes. It will surely help. There will be a CORRECTION in “BUY ME A COFFEE.”

[@lyndenblades]

Wilson thank you so much and please let me know how you’re getting on with Take Five 🤝🤝🎷🎷😎😎

[@Bwahzehdezooner]

You, sir, are an excellent teacher and player.

[@lyndenblades]

Oh wow, that’s very kind of you to say, thank you 🤝🤝🎷🎷😎😎

[@rustynutz4493]

Love It ! I turned playback to 1.75 times and it's Spot On !

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you so much 🤝🤝😎😎🎷🎷

[@peterankin985]

Hi lynden thanks for a great video so easy to follow take 5 is a personal favourite of mine and i agree take it slow it is so easy to try and play fast on this song because that is how paul desmond plays it but like you said play it slow at first you have to disipline your self to do this,,thanks for taking the time to post this video and helping novices like me on there musical journey...Pete,,,spain

[@lyndenblades]

Pete!! Thank you so much for your lovely words and I really hope that you use it and learn it all 🤝🤝🤝

[@kooky74]

More than 10 years I play this amazing song on piano solo. Hard to learned because Eb is a "full back keys" 😂. You made me smile because when I started sax, I also say that "this is my goal". I realize with your video that alto is a good instrument for this because you are in C (lucky guy!). On my C melody it is hard but it gives a beautifull objective. Thank for sharing ❤

[@lyndenblades]

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

[@robwarrens5348]

I like it very much. Now the tenor version please. Thanks, it is very clear. This music was on my list to do.

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you Rob 🤝🤝🎷🎷😎😎

[@tonygarcia1266]

Lynden, your sincerity in sharing your knowledge really shines through this tutorial. I used to play Take Five many years ago. I never really analyzed it. I just played it and let my years of playing experience take over. I also just found out that the band leader on an upcoming concert later this year wants to feature me on Take Five. Well Lynden, because of your excellent tutorial, I will re-listen to it and incorporate your excellent advice. Thank you.

[@lyndenblades]

Wow, thank you Tony. That’s really nice of you to say and I’m absolutely delighted to know that you’re watching and enjoying my videos. Good luck with your performance on Take Five and Tony please stay in touch, I’d love to hear how it goes. I’d also appreciate your input on any other tutorials that you’d like me to make, if you have a moment please let me know and thanks again 🤝🤝🎷🎷😎😎

[@tonygarcia1266]

@@lyndenblades you’re most welcome and will do.

[@lyndenblades]

@@tonygarcia1266 awesome 🤩

[@VGANick]

I love how your studio set up gets better and better. As a broadcast guy I see it and applaud you. Also absolutely love your videos. Big fan. I’m only 4 years into sax game since covid pushed me into it. Thank you for making it easier for me to learn. Cheers

[@lyndenblades]

Nic that’s absolutely fantastic feedback, thank you so much. I’m trying really hard and this is very new to me. I’m delighted that you’re enjoying and finding my videos useful 🤝🤝🎷🎷😎😎

[@derycktaylor3677]

Thanks for another excellent video. It is the very best I have seen on Take Five.

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you so much Deryck, that was my goal 🤝🤝🎷🎷😎😎

[@MartinWoods-d8o]

Brilliant tutorial well explained

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you, Glad it was helpful! 🤝🤝🎷🎷😎😎

[@Sergio_Yasax]

Thank you so much for this great video about this grate song, it is very easy to follow and to learn with your explanatios. I always lern the songs following the music sheet, it is the first time that I have learnt a song only with the notes indication (A,Bb, etc). Is easier to internalise the melody, as if you transcribe the song from the original. I encourage you to do more of this video for other songs. A possible proposal would be "Don't mess with Mr. T" from Stanley Turrentine. Thanks!!!!!! 🎷

[@lyndenblades]

Sergio, I’m super grateful for your very kind support, thank you so much and this really motivates me to keep making videos, thanks again. I will think about the tune that you mention and please let me know if you have any more suggestions for content that you’d like to see 🎷🎷🤝🤝😎😎

[@emilmakin1401]

Thanks!

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you so much 🎷🎷😎😎🤝🤝

[@JazzWithDrDave]

you are a great teacher and a great example for all us losers like myself

[@lyndenblades]

Hi Dr Dave. Thank you, that’s really kind of you to say. You should be kind to yourself too though 🤝🤝🎷🎷😎😎

[@emilmakin1401]

Thanks so much. This is the reason I want to play Saxiphone. Amazing instruction. Thanks again. Joe

[@lyndenblades]

Joe, thank you for your feedback and I’m so happy that it’s useful for you🤝🤝🎷🎷😎😎

[@marydornan275]

Excellent tutorial. This must have taken ages Ty

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you so much Mary. Yes it took a really, really long time 😂😂 and my brain melted at least four times. But I love this tune so much and I want to share it with you so I stuck at it. I was aiming to make the most comprehensive tutorial on Take five on the internet, do you think it is?

[@rickycornwall6221]

Great vid . Next song to pick maybe just the two of us Mr Grover Washington jr. Or God bless my solo by Illinois jacquet, to many to list . Happy with whatever ya choose. Keep the great work up. Regards Rick .

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you Rick, really appreciate those suggestions 🤝🤝🎷🎷😎😎

[@saasaa7207]

Amazing Man. I did enjoy it Sir.....I'll buy you more than a coffee my man. God bless you richly..

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you so much 🤝🤝🎷🎷😎😎

[@BethTrosello]

Your videos are Fantastic, keep Going!!!

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you Beth that’s very kind of you to say 🤝🤝🎷🎷😎😎

[@dsilva70]

Thanks a Million Lynden. You’re a star ! 🎷

[@lyndenblades]

Wow thank you for your support Dennis! It really means a lot to us and I’m delighted that it’s helpful. Thanks again 🤝🤝🎷🎷😂😂

[@brigitte546]

Thank you so much, very well explained and so helpful. Will try this fantastic piece with help of this video. 🎶🎷🎶

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you Brigitte!! Please let me know how you get on with it 🤝🤝🎷🎷

[@rodofiron5957]

A huge thank you for this. The accompanying app is very helpful too. Outstanding. I too love this song always have and am working on it …..

[@lyndenblades]

You’re so welcome and I’m delighted that it’s useful for you, thank you 🤝🤝😎😎🎷🎷

[@andyhuckleberrywilliamsoni3873]

Fantastic. I hope to see many more videos like this

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you 🤝🤝😎😎🎷🎷

[@vasilemoldovan2146]

Very well explained You are doing a great job

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you so much Vasile 🤝🤝🎷🎷😎😎

[@jamiemcgoldrick3350]

That was an excellent tutorial. Thanks

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you so much Jamie 🤩🤩🤩

[@EdFlores-ri2ni]

Thank you a million times over!!!

[@lyndenblades]

You’re so welcome 😎😎😎🎷🎷

[@BrianBurgess-jg6bs]

Excellent video Lynden-exceptional presentation. Cheers

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you so much Brian 🤝🤝🎷🎷😎😎

[@eagleone7553]

Thankyou for your tutorial, much appreciated. Keep up the great work

[@lyndenblades]

You're very welcome! 😎😎🎷🎷🤝🤝

[@garyjeneson1519]

More Gold Lynden!! I’ve been trying to play this favourite of mine since I picked up the Sax 2 years ago. I’m mainly self taught but have had a few lessons, certainly learned more from your videos. Im a Brit but based in Australia. I play a Yany bronze Alto but looking to pick up a Tenor and have seen your Goldington range. Could be interested in picking one up. I’m visiting the UK soon. Again great useful content. Thanks Gary

[@lyndenblades]

Gary thank you so much and please let me know about your progress with Take Five, I’d love to hear how you get on with it. I’m delighted that my videos are useful for you and please get in touch when you’re in the Uk. Just Google my name, I’m easy to find 🤝🤝🎷🎷😎🇬🇧

[@youngones45]

Excellent tutorial Lynden

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you so much! Please stay in touch and let me know how you’re getting on with learning this fabulous tune 🤝🤝🎷🎷😎😎

[@zehraekim4349]

Thanks!

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you very much 🤩🤩🎷🎷

[@regularnimnule9715]

Clear as a bell. Wonderful instruction.

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you so much 🤝🤝😎😎🎷🎷

[@johnfritt2125]

Thanks Lyndon, ..another great tutorial🙂

[@lyndenblades]

John thank you so much for your kind support and comment, we really appreciate it. And please stay in touch, if there’s things you’d like me to make tutorials on then do let me know. Thanks again 🤝🤝🎷🎷

[@carloslopez-hz6id]

Muchas gracias Maestro!!! La mejor manera de aprender... Felicitaciones y por favor sería posible hacer un tutorial de Blues Bossa

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you so much and thanks also for the suggestion. Blue Bossa is one of my favourite tunes 🤝🤝🎷🎷

[@paulthackeray2721]

Outstanding work, Lynden. Thanks for giving us a detailed insight into such a brilliant tune. Now I just need to put my tenor down and pull the alto out of its case ………. Paul

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you so much Paul 🤝🤝😎😎🎷🎷

[@leonardaaronlevine]

Thanks!

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you so much 🤝🤝😎😎🎷🎷

[@REX-007]

Omg!! You are a legend. I got distracted by the Ba Bur Do Da Dum 😂. I need to get a hold of that as well at some point.

[@lyndenblades]

Rex thank you so much! I’m so happy to know that this is useful for you and please let me know how you get on with learning this fabulous tune. Thanks again 🤝🤝🎷🎷😎😎

[@REX-007]

Having the weekend off, I gave it a go and it's so much fun to play. So I'm super excited to learn this song and extremely thankful for the lesson. I owe you coffee.🤗

[@lyndenblades]

@@REX-007 thank you so Rex, we really appreciate your support and encouragement and I’m so happy that this is helping. Please stay in touch and let me know how you’re getting on with it 🎷🎷🤝🤝😎😎

[@dariocurretti9239]

Excelent tutorial! Good job!

[@lyndenblades]

Dario thank you so much, I really appreciate your feedback and I’d love to hear how you’re getting on with Take Five 🤝🤝🎷🎷😎😎

[@gaetanl9344]

Thank you Lyden, you explain very well I will offer you a coffee from Quebec :)

[@lyndenblades]

Gaetan thank you SO much, we really appreciate your support, it’s very kind of you and motivates me to keep making content 🎷🎷🤝🤝😎😎

[@WayneTranter]

Brilliant video

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you 🤩

[@noelmcmillan9054]

I think you’re teaching Method is brilliant. I’ve only been playing two months but have learnt loads watching and listening to you. Would like to learn how to play at the correct speed. Got a metronome but just don’t get it.

[@lyndenblades]

Noel that is so kind of you to say, thank you. I will think about a tutorial on working with a metronome 🤝🤝🎷🎷

[@antoniogarcialeiva6028]

¡Gracias!

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you so much 😎😎🤝🤝🎷🎷

[@antoniogarcialeiva6028]

I appreciate a lot your tutorial, you make an effort to speak slowly and you are very clear. Thank you Lynden

[@lyndenblades]

Antonio thank you 🤝🤝🎷🎷😎😎

[@leonardaaronlevine]

Hi Lynden, this is great, what about tounguing and slurred notes. Thanks! Len

[@lyndenblades]

Thanks Len, great idea 🤝🤝🎷🎷😎😎

[@gaetanl9344]

Merci!

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you so much 🤝🤝🎷🎷😎😎

[@leonardaaronlevine]

Hi Lynden, would love to see something for Grover Washington Jr like Mr. Magic or Black Frost, not sure if its your style or not

[@lyndenblades]

I love that tune, I’ll definitely put it on the list, thank you 🤝🤝😎😎🎷🎷

[@peterankin985]

Lynden is there any chance of a tutoral on al greens lets stay together in the key of D for alto sax, i will pay for this mate....Pete,,,spain

[@lyndenblades]

Hi Pete, thank you for your message. At the moment I'm teaching full time from home and I'm virtually at full capacity so the videos I'm making get done in the gaps between clients or in the evening or very early morning. Then the editing takes a massive amount of time and at the moment I have at least three videos that I'd like to make next and then about another 10 possible videos. Thank you so much for offering to pay for a tutorial but perhaps a zoom meeting might be quicker, cheaper for you and that's something we can arrange immediately. We can focus on this one tune for you. What do you think?

[@craig9140]

Very good love that song. Can do I video on Tenor sax later on

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you Craig. The next time I do a tube tutorial it will be for the tenor. I’m thinking Pink Panther, what do you think?

[@craig9140]

Summertime would be great @@lyndenblades 😎🎷

[@lyndenblades]

@@craig9140 definitely on the list 👍😻

[@unclemick-synths]

Great video 👍

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you Mick 🤩🤩

[@ghostspector3732]

Just curious, which version of the “Session Band app are you referring too specifically ? There’s four different Jazz versions

[@lyndenblades]

Session band Jazz volume 2.

[@markrondinelli9582]

Another great video Lyndon. Take Five is one of my favorites. My problem is I start to learn it and hear another song I want to learn and get distracted. What is your secrets for sticking with a song until you really learn it well? Great job with this video.

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you so much Mark for your lovely feedback and I really hope that this tutorial helps you learn Take 5 completely 👍👍 I guess the secret is to as you have said, be super determined to finish one complete song and not to allow yourself to be distracted. So I’m going to set you a challenge. Learn all of Take five, including the solo. Can you do it? Let’s say to have a month to get the head and the solo down, so that’s around 15th of March, is that possible for you to do? Please let me know if this works 🤝🤝🎷🎷😎😎

[@markrondinelli9582]

@@lyndenblades Hi Lynden. I love a challenge so I will work on Take Five. Can I start March 1? I am currently working on Summertime.

[@lyndenblades]

@@markrondinelli9582 absolutely 👍

[@markrondinelli9582]

@@lyndenblades Great. Take Five will be my project for March. Cheers!

[@lyndenblades]

@@markrondinelli9582 excellent Mark! Stay in touch and let me know how you’re doing 🎷🎷🤝🤝😎😎

[@francisburns1545]

🎷Thanks!

[@lyndenblades]

Francis thank you so much 🤝🤝😎😎🎷🎷

[@JazzWithDrDave]

you are smart and showy

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you 🤝🤝😎😎🎷🎷

[@floridaguy1955]

Hello again Lynden! I wrote several weeks ago. I want to comment later on your fabulous Take 5 tutorial but thanks to you I purchased numerous Session Band Jazz and Quartet apps for my ipad! It seems intuitive but for the life of me, I cannot find a voice over tutorial going over the basics and or advanced options. Do you have any ideas? Thanks a lot from Georgia!

[@lyndenblades]

Hello from the UK and thank you for your feedback. I get a lot of people asking about how to use these apps, I’m considering making a tutorial just focusing on that alone 👍👍🤝🤝🎷🎷

[@floridaguy1955]

@@lyndenblades I was going to nag you but I am giving you a break! LOL. Thing is the app has been around for at least 10 years. There are several real clunky, junky tutorials on youtube but I am surprised they missed the boat on it. Do they assume I have ESP to figure out the quirks? If you COULD do several videos on it SLOWLY explaining it all, that would be great. I will noodle around a bit on them but would appreciate guidance from someone "that has been there". Still trying to wake up, just 730 am on the east coast!!

[@lyndenblades]

😂😂🤝🤝🎷🎷

[@BCUMF03]

Thank you very much for this. I need the sheet music. There are so many variations that I must ask you which version are you using ? Would you please say which one ? Where could it be obtained ? Is there a specific supplier ? A code to quote ? Thanks again.

[@lyndenblades]

Hi there, I’m not using any sheet music for this, I transcribed it by ear 🤝🤝🎷🎷😎😎

[@wilsoncadet6651]

I’m serious Lynden, first comment ha a space for that. How do I find that section again?

[@lyndenblades]

Hi Wilson, I’m not 100% sure what you’re asking I’m afraid?

[@MicheleMagnifichi]

Thank you so much for your tutorial - BTW Take Five is by Paul Desmond not Brubeck 🙂

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you, and you’re absolutely right 🤩🤩🤝🤝🎷🎷

[@JamesMitchell-o7h]

Will you consider making a video on playing Miles Davis Boplicity?

[@lyndenblades]

James thank you for the suggestion, I’ll certainly think about it 🤝🤝🎷🎷😎😎

[@jamesmitchell8246]

@@lyndenblades Thanks very much!

[@jamesmitchell8246]

Specifically, how to solo

[@lyndenblades]

👍👍👍🎷🎷🎷

[@lyndenblades]

🤝🤝

[@markrondinelli9582]

I will. If I get brave enough I will send you a video. LOL.

[@lyndenblades]

Please do!

[@kwootamuckbear9294]

Ok🎶🎵🎷

[@lyndenblades]

🎵🎵❤️❤️🎷🎷

[@kwootamuckbear9294]

Where’s the pdf😉🎶🎵🎶🎷

[@lyndenblades]

Hi there, no PDF but you can take a screenshot. Does that help?

[@haydenlorde183]

I will like to hear you play gospel songs for example It is well with my soul Fill my cup Lord

[@lyndenblades]

🎷🎷🤝🤝

[@kwootamuckbear9294]

Out of time as we know it…👀

[@lyndenblades]

😎😎🎷🎷🤝

[@BethTrosello]

Thanks!

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you so much Beth, I really appreciate your support 🎷🎷🤝🤝😎😎

[@WayneTranter]

Brilliant video

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you so much 😎😎🎷🎷🤝🤝