The 1 Chord Improv Workout for Saxophone
An easy way to start improvising in your warm-up! If you want to learn how to improvise on saxophone or just want to improve...
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Alternate Bb Fingerings on Saxophone
Did you know there are 4 different ways to play Bb on Saxophone? Understanding all of them is important and will really help you...
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How To Develop Low Notes on Saxophone
The saxophone is capable of a huge range of sounds spanning from Ben Webster’s warm and lush tone to late-Coltrane’s powerful and strident approach....
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3 Note Finger Buster
Here is a great workout to get your fingers moving. This simple three note exercise will help you regardless of your current ability. Challenge...
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DEREK BROWN: How to Beatbox on Sax
Did you know it’s possible to play the saxophone with a rhythm section all by yourself? It involves using a few extended techniques (and...
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How to create your own sound and style on saxophone
How do you go about developing your own sound? And how do you emulate the styles of other players? London theatre veteran John Franchi...
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Doubling Technique for Sax Players
John Franchi has been playing soprano, alto and tenor saxes, clarinet, flute, alto flute and piccolo in recording studios, theatres and concert halls for...
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Introduction to the EWI
The EWI, particularly the latest 5000 model is an amazing piece of kit. But like most electronic gear, there are a few essential tweaks...
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Garden Thoughts – Practicing
Thoughts from my garden #1 I had a few spare minutes today so made this quick video to share my thoughts on practicing saxophone and...
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