In this lesson, I’ll show you step-by-step how to practice applying this lick over the 6 different II-V-I progressions built in to “Joy Spring.” (And why it’s so beneficial!)
Understanding the Architecture of Vocabulary: The Honeysuckle Rose Lick
Mapping out exactly how a lick is built helps you assimilate it faster and makes it easier to apply it in your improvisations.
Five-Note Drills Over the Break
The saxophone “break” is not as difficult as the clarinet’s, but if you want clean execution, you must give regular attention to these details.
An Alternative to Practicing Blues in All Keys
Is it necessary to practice blues in all keys? Here’s an alternative technique you might not have thought about.
Sidestepping: Sliding out—and Back in—to a Chord
A short phrase moving chromatically through ii-V’s
Extracting Multiple Sounds from One Scale
Learn to invent unique practice exercises & build your improvisational vocabulary from a single scale.