A compilation of all the advice from the “Altissimo Blues” thread. I loved hearing everyone’s advice and contributions!
Recording a Funk-Rock Power Sax Solo
Some screaming altissimo lines and a lot of takes to arrive at this one. Let’s dig into the process!
Listening Lab: Opening up Minor Chords With Wider Intervals, the 110% Trick, and Using the Rhythmic Density Scale — Chris Potter on “El Morocco”
One of my all-time favorite recordings. Lots of innovative material with minor chords and intervals, a great altissimo workout, and exemplary use of the rhythmic density scale.
Improvising a solo introduction—in front of people and cameras (Breaking down my a cappella intro to “Mulholland”)
We’ll cover what I’m thinking, doing, and how I prepared to improvise 100% solo in front of people, cameras, and microphones.
Q&A – Altissimo control, copying articulation, pros/cons of using harder reeds, and developing intonation imagination
Your questions answered, with related lessons to check out.
Altissimo Fingerings – Should You Choose Easier Execution or Better Sound?
If you’ve spent any time in your altissimo register, you’ve probably asked yourself this question. Here’s how I approach it.
How do you do an altissimo gliss from high F up to Bb?
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How can I accelerate mastering top tones (altissimo)?
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Bob’s altissimo fingerings on tenor
Here are the altissimo fingerings that work for me on tenor sax.