Off the top of my head: Oliver Nelson's tenor solo on "Stolen Moments". Especially nice following Eric Dolphy's flute solo. Many times I have the impression that Oliver Nelson's solos are just "exercise patterns". On this solo the patterns are still there, but played with real soul.
You are SO right about being too busy trying to keep up with chord changes. Your approach gives me some mental space to think about what I’m doing WITHIN the chord. Excellent teaching point, Dr. Wally! Thank you.
I must say, this is the best Blues Improv Tutorial for novices that I have seen on RU-vid so far. It's intuitive and simple, easy to follow and the concepts are easy to grasp. Awesome stuff!
Great content Wally wish you were on youtube 30 years ago when I needed this! I still need this so thanks for the inspiration…love your laconic sense of humour!
it's so refreshing that you talk about creating melodies versus playing the changes. I hear so many great artists that keep on saying that we must play only the changes. I totally agree with you, knowing the current/previous chord is mandatory to play a good solo but the goal is still to play a melody not outline the chord changes. Otherwise we will keep on hamering b7 -> 3 on every chord. And also, most iconic solos are not only playing the changes.
This is the level of information that has been what I need to get through the door of confusion. I’ve played for years, and all the people I’ve talked to refused to allow me to see this.(just kidding of course) As a single parent, I couldn’t take proper lessons. Thank you and keep the lessons coming Dr. Wally.
Thanks for the great content, it's well delivered, clear, and concise information that I can use. I started your Saxophone Fundamentals course last month so thank you for that as well. :)
Man this video is right on time to be honest soloing /improvising has been the hardest part I almost thought about quitting after a year and a half. Hopefully this puts me on the right path , thank you !
Great stuff as usual. One of the area's I am struggling with. And so good to hear your sense of humor hasn't been lost. Are you able to squeeze in some time to finish off the Saxophone Fundamentals Course?
Your trust fund gag reminds me of the jazz musician who won a 7 figure sum on the national lottery. When asked what they would do with the money they said “I’m just gonna keep gigging until it runs out” 🤣
Dr Wally you try a 860 jean pual alto sax . I want to get one . Is that a good alto saxophone that last and I can create a nice sound? I just started playing a year ago.
Great timing - I'm working on the blues right now, Doc! I'll go with Julian "Cannonball" Adderley on One For Daddy-O off the Somethin' Else album 😁 But also - you gotta check out Sherman Irby play Blues Walk (JALC Orchestra - search that it's so good)
I noticed you don't start on the 9th scale degree. Is there a particular reason or just a happy coincidence? Btw thank you for making this video series. Going watch it all!
Hi my Soul's Dr! Is it possible to have the link of download for background track that you use?! That backing track makes the practice waaay more cool!😀🙏🙏🙏 Cheers
Like the song I can't get started, I don't get the idea of transposing. You said key of G is concert alto B flat. We're playing in G and start to play a mixolydian scale in G. I'd think if non transposing instruments are in G that's the concert pitch and saxes would bend to their will. So alto would be in B flat and that's why you called it concert alto B flat. Soooo why aren't we in B flat mixolydian or something?!? I've been trying to transpose songs by moving the notes down a step and a half but a G becomes an E not B flat. Am I going the wrong way? In a similar rant what's wrong with a C melody sax and why didn't they make all instruments play in the same key? I'm sure there's a good reason like range or keeping music teachers employed. Thanks for the videos. I need professional help.
If you want to learn the blues first is to learn how to swing. Knowing chord changes is only half of it. Learn how to swing. Listen to count Basie big band. Go listen to the greats and transcribe. Time feel is as important. Most teachers skip this. Last always use a Metrodome. Having great time is more important than anything else.
@@sorenfuhrer401 that is how I understand it... I am playing Tenor so that puts me in C, so I have to ignore his note chart I am confused by him saying Saxophone G..
