Thomas SAX
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3 Secrets to Play Fast (All Instruments)
Are you struggling to play fast and fluently on your instrument? Whether you're a saxophonist, pianist, violinist, or play any other instrument, these 3 universal rules for developing a fast technique will transform your playing. Drawing from over 20 years of experience, I'll share practical tips that work on any instrument, including exercises to minimize finger movements, reduce effort, and build lasting speed through effective practice.
In this video, you'll learn:
1) How to eliminate "flying fingers" with the Glue Exercise
2) Why minimal effort leads to maximum speed (and how to relax while playing)
3) The importance of consistent, focused practice
➡ Check out my ebook "Improvisation for Beginners: Improvising with the Blues Scale": www.thomashaehnlein.com/shop
➡ www.thomashaehnlein.com
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00:00 - 00:55 INTRO
00:55 - 02:18 MINIMIZE MOVEMENTS
02:18 - 03:55 MINIMIZE EFFORT
03:55 - 04:52 PRACTICE TIME
04:52 - 05:12 OUTRO
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7 Essential Jazz Licks: The Vocabulary Every Jazz Musician Should Know
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If you want to take your jazz improvisation to the next level, mastering jazz vocabulary is a must. In this video, I’ll show you 7 essential licks that will transform your soloing. From major, minor, and dominant licks to bebop, altered, and diminished ideas, you’ll get everything you need to sound more fluent and creative in your playing. Here’s what you’ll learn: 1) A simple lick for major ch...
3 Powerful Exercises to Play Faster
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In this video I’m sharing 3 powerful exercises that will help you build your technique and play faster. Here’s what you’ll learn: 1) Scales in Waves 2) Chords Across the Range of Your Instrument 3) How to Practice Approach Notes ➡ Check out my ebook "Improvisation for Beginners: Improvising with the Blues Scale": www.thomashaehnlein.com/shop ➡ www.thomashaehnlein.com ➡ thomas_saxo...
5 Reasons You're Not Getting Better at Improvisation
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➡ Check out my new ebook "Improvisation for Beginners: Improvising with the Blues Scale": www.thomashaehnlein.com/shop ➡ www.thomashaehnlein.com ➡ thomas_saxophone Do you feel like you’ve hit a wall with your jazz improvisation? Hours of practice with little progress can be frustrating, but don’t give up yet! In this video, I’ll reveal the 5 main reasons why many aspiring improvis...
3 Game Changing New Year Resolutions for Aspiring Jazz Musicians
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➡ Check out my ebook "Improvisation for Beginners: Improvising with the Blues Scale": www.thomashaehnlein.com/shop ➡ www.thomashaehnlein.com ➡ thomas_saxophone The New Year is nearly here, and what better time to set your goals for 2025 and become a better jazz musician. In this video, I’ll share 3 game-changing resolutions for 2025 as an inspiration for you. Here’s an overview of...
Why You Should Practice 365h a Year (And What to Practice)
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➡ Check out my new ebook "Improvisation for Beginners: Improvising with the Blues Scale": www.thomashaehnlein.com/shop ➡ www.thomashaehnlein.com ➡ thomas_saxophone In this video I'm talking about an efficient practice routine: Why it is important to practice consistently and - if possible - every day. And why practicing 1h a day is so good for your progress. I'm also showing how t...
A MUST-KNOW Technique That Will Bring Your Soloing to the Next Level
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➡ Check out my new ebook "Improvisation for Beginners: Improvising with the Blues Scale": www.thomashaehnlein.com/shop ➡ www.thomashaehnlein.com ➡ thomas_saxophone In this video, we explore one of the most powerful tools in jazz soloing: approach notes. Used by legends like Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, and Sonny Rollins, this technique can transform your solos, adding color and ...
3 Great Major Scale Warm Up Exercises
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In this video, I’ll show you 3 simple and effective warm-up exercises that will help improve your technique, finger coordination, and sound quality. We’ll cover: (1) Full-Range Scales (2) Scales in Thirds: Build finger independence and tackle common melodic (3) Pairs of Fifths: Improve your sound across all registers while practicing larger intervals. ➡ Check out my new ebook "Improvisation for...
Thomas Hähnlein Trio - Night Glow
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My new album "Three in One" is out on all streaming platforms! ➡ STREAM NOW: ditto.fm/three-in-one-thomas-hahnlein ➡ PURCHASE: thomashaehnlein.bandcamp.com/album/three-in-one Jesus Vega - drums Théo Duboule - guitar Thomas Hähnlein - saxophone ➡ www.thomashaehnlein.com ➡ thomas_saxophone #jazz #albumrelease
Thomas Hähnlein Trio - Free Space
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Thomas Hähnlein Trio - Free Space
How to TRANSCRIBE Jazz Solos in 3 Steps | Free PDF
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How to TRANSCRIBE Jazz Solos in 3 Steps | Free PDF
How to Improvise for Beginners
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How to Improvise for Beginners
From Beginner to Intermediate: 3 Levels of Soloing Over Summertime | Free PDF
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From Beginner to Intermediate: 3 Levels of Soloing Over Summertime | Free PDF
3 Must-Know PENTATONIC PATTERNS for Soloing | Free PDF
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3 Must-Know PENTATONIC PATTERNS for Soloing | Free PDF
3 Ways to Make Your Lines Sound Better
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3 Ways to Make Your Lines Sound Better
The 4 Levels of Jazz Articulation: From Beginner to Jazz Legend
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The 4 Levels of Jazz Articulation: From Beginner to Jazz Legend
BG ZEN VS. BG ZEN YOKE: Testing Two Premium Neck Straps for Saxophone
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BG ZEN VS. BG ZEN YOKE: Testing Two Premium Neck Straps for Saxophone
Testing 3 Top Saxophone Ligatures
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Testing 3 Top Saxophone Ligatures
The Common Misconception About the Embouchure And How it Really Works
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The Common Misconception About the Embouchure And How it Really Works
The Ultimate Embouchure Challenge
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The Ultimate Embouchure Challenge
Why All Musicians Should Improvise and How to Get Started
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Why All Musicians Should Improvise and How to Get Started
Drone Tone in F (G, D) For Improvisation
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Drone Tone in F (G, D) For Improvisation
How to Improvise on Saxophone | An Easy Way to Get Started
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How to Improvise on Saxophone | An Easy Way to Get Started
How to Practice More Effectively
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The Most Important Exercise for the II-V-I Progression
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The Most Important Exercise for the II-V-I Progression
The Secret Way to Get The Sound Of John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins and Stan Getz
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The Secret Way to Get The Sound Of John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins and Stan Getz
Improve Your Soloing: 3 Simple Tips From Miles Davis, Joshua Redman and Dizzy Gillespie
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Improve Your Soloing: 3 Simple Tips From Miles Davis, Joshua Redman and Dizzy Gillespie
The Truth About Studying Jazz at the Conservatory
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The Truth About Studying Jazz at the Conservatory
The Biggest Lessons I Learned on How to Practice JAZZ IMPROVISATION
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The Biggest Lessons I Learned on How to Practice JAZZ IMPROVISATION