This is extremely useful. I have been taking saxophone lessons for 2 years and still don't know how to practice techniques appropriately. Thanks you for sharing the knowledge and would definitely rely check the chop chop lesson out. Thanks a lot!
The question I've always had about extending scale and lick studies to the lowest notes on the horn is how much time you should spend on those parts of the range vs accelerating the more "normal" notes. For example, if I'm working on the F# major scale, I could spend many hours trying to get low A#, B, and C# clean, but never actually play them in a scale in a solo (or even reading a composed piece of music). Vs just starting at C# and going from there.
That's the hard part right there, the amount of effort versus the results. If it's something you're going to use or that you think will help a lot in the future, then put in the work. If not, give it a good effort and then move on to something more productive.
the last couple of days, i was wondering, when are you no longer considerate a beginner... I play 10 month now, and according to your information, now i know i am an intermediate player.. thanks Scot..!
As usual, excellent Scott. And since you're talking about what you love, I wonder...what does your smile look like? :) (I'm a presentation / communication coach for executives and sax hobbyist)
