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Helpful video resources for this lesson:
🎬 How To Play Blues Sax
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🎬 Pentatonics & Blues Scales Explained
• Pentatonic Scales Made...
🎬 Just The Two Of Us
• JUST THE TWO OF US - H...
In this video I share how you can take fantastic blues licks from the greats and apply them to your own playing, so that your blues scale scale solos sound more convincing and less directionless and "noodley". I use examples from Grover Washington, Dave Sanborn and Lenny Pickett.
Tracks referenced in this lesson:
"Just The Two Of Us" by Bill Withers and Grover Washington Jr.
"Over & Over" by David Sanborn (from the album As We Speak)
"Soul Vaccination" by Tower Of Power (from the album Tower Of Power)
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Chapters
0:00 intro
1:19 free PDF and masterclass
2:05 the problem
3:38 the solution
4:46 being "original"
6:02 lick #1 Grover
13:13 lick #2 Sanborn
18:49 lick #3 Lenny Pickett
22:59 putting it all together
24:58 summary
26:14 sign off
27:24 bloopers and end music
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[@bobpremecz5429]

So the magpie heard that "there's one scale to rule them all". Wow! That magpie then gathered this "one scale" from all the other cool-sounding birds making sure to carefully imitate them, right down to the scoops, bends, and rhythms. That magpie took all those "precious" scale bits and soon everyone heard one wickedly cool magpie. Now that magpie "rules them all." Bloody fantastic!

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Great comment Bob, love that!

[@BassNSax628]

Another brilliant video Jamie. Every time I think of giving up sax, I watch one of your videos and it makes me want to play. Your enthusiasm is infectious. Thanks.

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Go for it!

[@bobbywilliams728]

Thanks! I’ve come out of retirement and I have been stuck

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Happy to help!

[@dcp8nts]

Jamie, I love your energy, your playing, your sound..... You are quite inspiring. Thank you

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Thanks! 🙏

[@peterolsson3662]

Very inspiring lesson. Funny How you Sound almost like David Sanborn while playing on a tenor with an Otto Link. Peter from Hamburg

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

😎

[@adamwhite5553]

Thanks for this fantastic video Jamie, it's given me loads to work on. It's really helpful that you put them all in the same key as it highlights the similarities and differences between them, which makes it much easier to use fragments to improvise from. Thanks again!

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Glad it was helpful!

[@renewelter5799]

I saw you on New year’s eve with Joan Armatrading in the german TV. Good job as always. Thx for all.

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Cool! That was a fun gig. 👍🏻

[@Osnosis]

@@GetYourSaxTogether Been seeing Joan for about 45 years, and she still sounds great. What a legend.

[@stefanie.4571]

What a fantastic tutorial! 😊🔥🎷 Thanks so much for it Jamie.

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Thanks Stefanie! 🙏

[@capre7]

Brilliant, Jamie! Thank you for another great Sunday video. So helpful and so much fun working through your tutorials. Looking forward to playing through this one this afternoon. Tally Ho!

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Thanks Cindy 🙏

[@pavelpatsenkov]

Great licks. Fantastic lesson. Thanks Mr Anderson!

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Thanks Pavel 🙏

[@mdsaxplayer11]

Jamie you are a great teacher!Sanborn, Pickett, Grover are inspiration to all saxophonist. Great job putting this lesson together. I will use this on my next Gig!

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Thanks! 🙏

[@robstevens9590]

Awesome licks! On the Sanborn lick, repeating it a second time and ending on F# instead of C# sounds very cool.

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Classic call and response. Brilliant.

[@vintry99]

Thanks again Jamie for another great lesson, will be trying this out later today. Just need to get my scoops and bends sorted first 😀

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Enjoy the journey!

[@markware5548]

Great info thanks! Just started playing again after 25 years out! With your help and Tomplay I should be back in the game in no time! Will buy you a coffee Cheers

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Thanks! 👍

[@andrewwright6893]

Brilliant lesson Jamie. Great playing too. Top quality and thanks for the sheet music.

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Thanks! 🙏

[@piggies.254]

Awesome!! So helpful. Thank you!

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Glad it was helpful Zoe!

[@1Rockstok]

Thank you 1000x for these videos!

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Thank you!

[@aristevons6389]

That was awesome!!!😃Thank you

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Glad you liked it! 🙏

[@bastienbuathier-muller2569]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! Love the way your’re teaching!

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Thanks! 🙏

[@martinryan6793]

Hi Jamie, I just love watching your video's, they are so informative, and Fun.

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Glad you like them!

[@thedollyshowtribute]

Just stumbled across this! Brilliant Jamie. x

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Glad you enjoyed it! 🙏🏻

[@kevanbarrett7411]

Great lesson. Love it.😊

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Thanks 🙏

[@gerddoehler4980]

Best advice of all time!! Thanks so much Jamie!!

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Thanks Gerd! 🙏

[@billganon3357]

Jamie, really clean, direct and inspirational lesson. Sunday thanks.

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@dwilsonsax]

Great lesson, really informative.

[@pablodelafuente3250]

Simply amazing... What a sound... Thx so much... From Argentina 🇦🇷

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Anytime!

[@MrCECGUIMARAES]

Adoro esse professor...aprendendo muito!!!

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Thanks 🙏

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

All the examples and EVERY blues scale are in this free PDF cheatsheet!▶️www.getyoursaxtogether.com/betterblues

[@kolawoleisaac4966]

You're doing a great job Jamie...!

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Thanks!

[@solomann940]

Thanks for another great lesson

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Thanks 🙏

[@adrianphillips3192]

Awesome Jamie, great licks 👍

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Thanks Butch 🙏

[@davidsmusic]

So cool and so dope!

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Thanks David!

[@vincita51]

Great Video. Thanks Jamie

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@bobmarsh6378]

Great stuff Jamie, ta muchly x

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Thanks Bob 🙏

[@DJsilversax]

Excellent lesson, probably the best yet. :) It would be great if you could do one on how to do those consecutive falls that you’ve written in your Caravan arrangement. Is it done with the larynx only?

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Check this out kzbin.info/www/bejne/paKTiX2kbtaqlZY

[@JoeSAL_]

It had been a long time since I had enjoyed a music class as fantastic as this. Thank you very much indeed, Jamie. Huge Hug. Hacía tiempo que no disfrutaba de una clase de musica tan fantástica como está. Muchas gracias Jamie, un abrazo 👍

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Thanks for watching!

[@IsteadAl]

Great lesson Jamie. A good resource for "Magpies" is blues harmonica. Ive used some blues licks from Little Walter and Sonny Boy Williamson solos.

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Great!

[@heinrichschmitz2197]

Thank you very much, Jamie. Heiner from Bonn, Germany

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

👍

[@tomcollicott3680]

OK - that's me fired up for another week! Great stuff Jamie!

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Thanks 🙏

[@alexjardim9431]

Magnifique 🎉🎉🎉🎉merci beaucoup infiniment ! 🎷🎶👍

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Merci! 🙏

[@basketer429]

You're the best Jamie♥️

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Thanks 🙏

[@erenyuksel8491]

Amazing job as usual Jamie:) Greetings from Turkey.

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Thanks Eren! 👍

[@kiz8409]

Fanatische video again, thanks so much for this. I would like to know what looping software you are using, looks really great.

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

I use Anytune. Thanks for watching!

[@paintingwithatwistfriendsw392]

You are a fantastic instructor.

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Thanks!

[@danluckin]

Great lesson, inspiring! Can you tell me how you work out what key a lick is in before transcribing?

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Thanks Dan. You may find this helpful: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHKQfqB5h5V7l5Y

[@aljerones99]

Well done Jamie!

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Thanks Alex 🙏

[@paintingwithatwistfriendsw392]

Jamie. Can you review Kirk Whalum solo on Westchester Lady - Fourplay/ Rick B/ Boney James.... there are some interesting notes and I can't figure them one. Kirk solo starts at around 4:30. Such a wicked solo!

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

We will add these songs to our viewers' wish list.

[@paintingwithatwistfriendsw392]

Watch "Phil Collins Big Band - Pick up the pieces" on KZbin kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGrIgp6Kf7-fhM0 I am not sure if you have listened to this crazy sax solo by James Carter at the 18th minutes. The man was engulfed by the sax. I wonder how the other professional sax player felt after Carter's performance.

[@ApertureLad]

Great lesson Jamie! I’ll be having a go at this today. One question - do you remember the licks, write them down, or even record them???

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Well, I remembered those ones! But sure, wrote them down or whatever if that helps.

[@thvd64]

Hi Jamie, great video again, I was always wondering how people do this you nailed it again. What software are you using to play the music? Thanks a lot.

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Thanks Theo. Music software is Anytune.

[@bradywiseman539]

Hey Jamie, I'm confused about the backing track. It is not Improvisation Mastery 33, Blues in Concert Eb. It is in E minor, and it is not a blues. We can clearly hear your voice saying 'second eight', indicating it is an eight bar form. Where can we find this track?

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Track 20 2.2.4

[@couchphotography8861]

So fun and exciting! Consider myself a very lucky bird to have seen Lenny P with TOP at BBKing's club in NY a few years back! LOL at the end bloopers as usual, one looked just like what I did when trying the LP lick, ha ha!

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

😉

[@cheknfaks]

That was awesome Jamie! This is great techniques that I need..I can not seem to get that higher F# tho.. How is it done?

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

The altissimo video is here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYa1q6uVm79pftE

[@peterdrake5156]

Hi Jamie. Every sax teacher I have ever had, bar none, says the best way to improve as a jazzer is to listen to and transcribe other sax players work. Here's an idea - why don't you do a video with loads of examples of blues scale phrases for us novices to pick out... Love your lessons, Pete

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

On the one hand that’s actually a good idea, but on the other, you’re not really getting the full benefit of the process if I do it for you?! 😬

[@jeffreymarkpaull6273]

Great lesson Jamie! Where can I find that awesome backing track to practice to?

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

The Eb blues backing track mp3 is # 33 in Improvisation Mastery.

[@jamesgitau3729]

Thanks aloot Jamie :-)

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Thanks James!

[@frankneugebauer6159]

Hi Jaime, I wanted to ask about your mp set-up? Can you tell me more about it?? Thanks, Frank N.

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJWuaImalsmeoac

[@stevecave2371]

Great video again. What was missing for me was a deeper explanation of how to bend and scoop the notes and what these 'special' characters look like on the staff.

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Yeh, that’s not really the remit of this video but try this kzbin.info/www/bejne/paKTiX2kbtaqlZY

[@stevecave2371]

Great, thanks.

[@davidgerber9317]

Great lesson! I think the Grover Washington lick sounds a lot like "Wade in the Water".

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Thanks David 🙏

[@massimilianocoletta9156]

Thanks for the video is very good for me, for my studies... I love your sound... What is the name of the mouthpiece you use in this video? Thanks for the reply. Hello and good music Ps sorry for my translate I'm Italian 😜😎🎷

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

My setup: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJWuaImalsmeoac

[@josefmoveyourself7234]

Oh Yeahhhhh 😎🎷🔥

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

🙏

[@khalidsharif]

Useful video 👍👍, is that mouthpiece beechler bellite custom?

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Nope. Vintage Otto link. 😎

[@khalidsharif]

@@GetYourSaxTogether 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@jessehughes5393]

Jamie example one was killing aha! reminded me of coltrane, Coltrane vs Kenny G... ☹️

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

😉

[@tonylopez836]

Just get to the bloody lesson!

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Hey Tony - check out the chapter markers whilst using KZbin, then you can skip through all the stuff you don’t wanna see. I can tell you’re a get straight down to it guy, so apologies for any waffle you’re frustrated with! Just skip it! The pit falls of free content I guess…but don’t forget that’s what it is - awesome FREE lessons every week that you would normally pay a lot of money for. 😉

[@bobbyholloway2072]

If I join , can I get that backing track ?

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

The backing track is part of my Improvisation Mastery class, which is not open at the moment, but will open again soon. Many of the tracks are also available in the Inner Circle Membership. The link to join is www.getyoursaxtogether.com/innercircle

[@bobbyholloway2072]

where can I get that backing track, please .

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

I think it’s from my Improvisation Mastery course?

[@bobbyholloway2072]

@@GetYourSaxTogether Can I buy it ?

[@DolphScreamingSax]

Yeah, one of your best lessons. I noticed you went through some personal growth w.r.t. your presentation skills. Addressing the viewer directly so we don't realise you're talking to a camera. I had to chuckle out-loud a couple of times as well. Well done.

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Thanks Dolph! 🙏

[@DolphScreamingSax]

@@GetYourSaxTogether Just re-visited this lesson and you did it again !! I laughed out loud. Must be the sign of a truly engaging and funny episode. B.t.w. you DID sound very cool. 🙂

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

@@DolphScreamingSax 😉

[@sam-jams6689]

Love the energy! Thanks for the helpful video - what sort of sax are you playing there? That finish is pretty much exactly what I'm after

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Selmer mark six. 👍🏻

[@russellguyver7746]

Is that a cane or plastic ( legere) reed you are using? Really enjoyed the video by the way.

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

It’s Legere - but truth be told I’m not too happy with the sound compared to cane on tenor.

[@pirsquared3251]

@@GetYourSaxTogether I thought the tone was fantastic. Hard to imagine a cane reed sounding better. Your ears are very good to hear such subtle differences. Just wondering, can you hear the same subtle differences on your recordings that you can hear when actually playing? The sound transfers a bit different when playing versus from speakers.

[@Osnosis]

@@pirsquared3251 Just so you know, there's a LOT of difference between the Classic, Studio, Signature, and American Cut in the Legere line.

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

@@pirsquared3251 some of it is how it feels of course. A couple of videos ago I did a Legere comparison video.

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

@@Osnosis yeh, I agree.

[@christophermartin2842]

I am a pianist but will be looking to play an additianl instrument ....so if I where to get a sax what is the most commonly used? Tennor or baratone? Part B question is Anyone know where cuz imma disabled veteran on a fixed income, so has any one know a good url to get my first saxiphone? nothing extravagent but gets the job done reguardless of paying for brand name so popularity of the maker is les priority than playaction and sound!

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

I would not recommend baritone to start. Tenor or alto your best bets. I do recommend new so that any problems that arise are from you not the horn. Theses sites may be helpful: jazzfuel.com/best-tenor-saxophone/ OR jazzfuel.com/best-alto-saxophone/ Good luck ... and thanks for your service!

[@vfa154]

Hello, Good Evening, could someone recommend a saxophone brand for beginners, or a reliable store. I'm from Brazil, but I'm going to buy in the United States. Thanks

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Jean Paul are good.

[@vfa154]

​Thank you very much. Sorry for the new question, but you advise to buy a new Jean Paul. Or used from a famous brand? Thanks, and again sorry for the new question.@@GetYourSaxTogether

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

@@vfa154 for that money I’d buy new.

[@jazzman_10]

I've heard that the secret to make great bluesy lines is to use the minor blues scale while going up while using the major when going down (or was it dominant?, I'm not sure...). Any thoughts on that? I also acknowledge the importance on the "feel" of the groove which, by the way, you are a f******** master! I would also liste to Scott Hamilton, he has a lot of easy tunes with bluesy lines and sticks basically to the notes of the chords... Sweet... 😉👍

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Not sure about the up down thing, although it certainly works to play each scale in chunks.

[@Osnosis]

Sort of: the main thing is the contrast between the flat 3 and the major 3, the flat 5 and the regular 5, and major 6 and the flat 7. So your line needs to be "aware" of whether you are resolving those flattened notes against the comparatively bright sounding major notes. You can work that it both directions.

[@jazzman_10]

@@Osnosis Thanks!

[@Sue20022010]

Aces

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Thanks!

[@alexvallejo2965]

The subtitles please

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Sorry - can’t do that for every language!!

[@curtisvalle5141]

...and don't forget to crank the 'verb, too.

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

😎

[@TransformsIntoAGuitar]

It's reassuring to know even the pros get stymied by transposition from time to time.

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

😉