The Easiest Shape in Jazz for better sax solos

[@coin777]

That camera quality is next level

[@ed.z.]

What kind? What for audio? What sax is that.

[@alexpavchinski]

I've heard all the greats use it, i.e. Coltrane, Sonny Sitt, Sonny Rollins, etc. I like using their 4-note pattern: F-C#-A-F over the V7, where the #5 resolves a half-step down to the 9th of I, concert key of Bb over Rhythm Changes tunes, etc.

[@JoelPurnell]

Apologies for the technical glitch. Resources are now available in the Sax School ‘Locker’ for download. 👍🏼

[@a1saxy]

Joel is a fantastic player and teacher. Great sound. Thanks

[@octtrinittolavg]

I thought his name is Nigel 😄

[@beckyn9338]

Good stuff. Love Sax School. Joel is brilliant and his content is amazing! Worth checking out.

[@hyper2high]

Amazing stuff👍👍

[@RockRabot007]

Wonderful lesson Joel, and well explained and demonstrated. One question: On the practice sheet, '4 shapes...', you include, 1, 3, #5, 1, etc. Would you also include b7? And would you also agree a good way to practice them is to take them through the keys, chromatic, whole steps, minor thirds, and around the cycle?

[@JoelPurnell]

Thanks! Yes, that would be a great next step! However, at that point there’ll be 12 unique shapes to learn rather that just 4! Happy practicing! Best wishes. Joel. 👍🏼😊

[@jackcrawford304]

I needed this for a long time… such a familiar sound as you stated, but so awesome!

[@JoelPurnell]

Super useful shape! 👍🏼

[@McGillMusicSaxSchool]

Thanks for listening

[@carloslopez-hz6id]

Muchas gracias Maestro..yo aprendo saxo Alto y me sirven mucho sus enseñanzas ❤.. mucho éxito para usted... De corazón muchas gracias

[@JoelPurnell]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@davidesferrazzasax6076]

bravissimo insegnante ti seguo sempre

[@JoelPurnell]

Thanks! 👍🏼

[@claragary]

Thanks! This is great!

[@JoelPurnell]

Thanks! 👍🏼

[@jazzyjt6181]

Sweet soli intro bro

[@JoelPurnell]

Thanks! 👍🏼

[@highlow8875]

Hello Joel, which mouthpiece and ligature are you playing in this video? Well done - thank you very much.

[@JoelPurnell]

Thanks! Yes, it’s a 1965 MkVI Tenor and an Otto Link 7* mouthpiece. Best wishes. Joel. 👍🏼

[@davidlamay1]

This was a great feature, but I have been a Sax School member for a couple years now I find it really frustrating to find the links to the backing tracks and PDFS from YT as mentioned above...Each time I click on. link from the web page I am forced to sign in again on a new tab,

[@xaviercoll]

a SS member 😮 ?

[@davidlamay1]

Sax School! @@xaviercoll

[@JoelPurnell]

Apologies for the technical glitch. It’s available now in the ‘Locker’ for download. 👍🏼

[@davidlamay1]

Much appreciated!!! great stuff!!! @@JoelPurnell

[@steventucker3891]

Hi Have been in locker and searched using 'triad', 'joel' and augmented' - nothing there. Any advice?

[@JoelPurnell]

Apologies for the technical glitch. It’s available now in the ‘Locker’ for download. 👍🏼

[@stratusphunk]

Hi. I clicked on the link to get the free backing track and PDF for this lesson from the Locker, and then gave my email to get access. Thank you for free access to some of the great resources on the site, but I haven't been able to find the backing track and PDF mentioned in this lesson, "The Easiest Shape in Jazz for better sax solos." I clicked on the link provided below the KZbin video, but it didn't take me to the backing track and PDF, just a page about the courses offered by the sax school. Can you please direct me to it, or is it available only through the free 14-day trial for the sax school. Thanks.

[@JoelPurnell]

Apologies for the technical glitch. It’s available now in the ‘Locker’ for download. 👍🏼

[@stratusphunk]

I just looked carefully through each category of the Locker - technique lessons, solo transcriptions, improvising lessons and even gear guides - and didn't see your lesson. I even tried logging out and logging back in and looked again. And I tried a search for "triads" and for "solos" from within the Locker, neither of which yielded the desired pdf or backing track. Anyway, thank you for the lesson. Someone tried to explain augmented triads to me before and I wasn't able to follow their explanation, but your lesson was clear and easy to grasp and included how to apply them. @@JoelPurnell

[@JoelPurnell]

@@stratusphunk Hi. I’ve just checked now and it is now there. Locker > Improvising Lessons > the easiest shape in jazz for better sax solos

[@stratusphunk]

Yes, it's there now. Thanks for your help! @@JoelPurnell

[@wisconsinmel]

Good one. What Neumann mic is that??

[@thinkjazzmedia]

TLM 103

[@JoelPurnell]

Yes, it’s a TLM 103. 👍🏼

[@damonkey5269]

Sick

[@OscarVillarreal-r8k]

Please, can you tell me if this is documented somewhere?

[@JoelPurnell]

It’s all in Sax School. Just follow the link in the description. 👍🏼

[@JoelPurnell]

Apologies for the technical glitch. It’s available now in the ‘Locker’ for download. 👍🏼

[@bensen3325]

❤🎷👏👏👏

[@donnapearl8202]

I cant help but be totally lost on this, not the teacher- just the material sounds so complicated

[@JoelPurnell]

The terminology can often sound intimidating, but these shapes are actually really easy to play and apply on the sax. Just give it a go at your own speed and explore the sound! 👍🏼

[@kara2814]

Flat 13..... OK am I the only one lost now?

[@thinkjazzmedia]

Hi. A 13th describes the interval from the root of a chord. So if you keep going up a major scale A (1) B (2) C# (3) etc.. until you get to 13 then that is the 13th. In the key of A major that note is F#. Therefore a b13 must be F. Hope that helps!

[@ed.z.]

Try stacking to the 13 degree. It’s really important. Learn it.

[@kinoglaz777]

If I don't go wrong, you can count it a 5th over the octave? Anybody can confirm?

[@marceli155]

this is a Bb triad !not a C triad !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!