Because you asked in the video, Nigel ... Yes, I could have such a practice video once a week 😀 I still have the feeling that I will never manage to play really fast. And I don't know exactly how to practise it. Here in this video you have shown that wonderfully. Thank you very much for that! 🙏
Do I like these type of lessons duh YES!! ALL musicians needs to be reeducated on how to play certain note dictations and this is PERFECT for beginner and intermediate sax players as well as other musicians to get better. Thank you Nigel for emphasizing this concept to the daily practice on the saxophone.
Absolutely second the finger positioning tip, my teacher calls me out on that all the time and it's the single biggest thing that improves my speed and smoothness in playing.
I bought my first brand new (cheap) saxophone when I started. I wore it down in 6 months by playing it 6 hours a day. I bought a Selmer after that. I still have it after 30 years. Practice makes perfect. I taught myself but it was pretty much the same what you said.
Nigel, thank you so much for all you do - great tips! I especially appreciate seeing the close up insert screen of finger placement - excellent resource to have as a model!
You make it look so easy. Great lesson on technique and building speed. Currently I cant keep up with your fingering warmup. Look forward to trying this.
A lovely way to spice up Honeysuckle Rose, loved it. I just started studying some jazz after years spent playing classical music in a local band and that one has been my first standard, can't wait to try this line.
Interesting, first five notes sound like Honeysuckle rose. Great video and material to practice, definitely keen for more videos. Thanks for the video!! Big fan of Charlie Parker but even more so of Sonny Stitt and amongst lots of other players.
Great lesson, structured to progress in realistically manageable 'bites'. I always want to start with the end product, which is a recipe for despair! Memo to self: start slowly and keep it that way until thoroughly mastered, then speed up in small steps, just as the man said!
In that particular example I'd like to know if you used any alternate fingerings? Side C? Bis key? Side F#? I think all three of those would help make this passage smoother.
Yes, Nigel, I like specially these types of lessons. As soon as I have watched this video until the end, I will go to practice on it. I have printed it out already. Tempo 100 is not so fast, let´s see at what speed I can play it in a couple of days
@@McGillMusicSaxSchool , Dear Nigel, I have practiced it today for more than an hour already. After a small rest and a drink, half an hour, I will continue with Bird Bounces for one more hour hour, maybe even more. This piece is difficult also.
Thanks. Will try this tomorrow (too late now after band practice but have had a nice time listening to My Old Flame) Yes I like these lessons Any chance you could put the chord symbols on the chart?
I love your technique lessons Nigel and this is no exception. I would say that some of us would need to slow it down to 60-80 BPM initially - I certainly do anyway 😂
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Love jut I’m learning !
I love this type of lessons, they are super useful.
Awesome! Glad you enjoyed it
This is very helpful. Thank you Nigel.
You’re welcome! Glad it helped you.
These lessons are the best I can find to improve my performance. Excellent!
Thank you so much!
Loved the tip on fast fingering Nigel. Keep up the good work!
Because you asked in the video, Nigel ... Yes, I could have such a practice video once a week 😀 I still have the feeling that I will never manage to play really fast. And I don't know exactly how to practise it. Here in this video you have shown that wonderfully. Thank you very much for that! 🙏
You’re welcome! I’m so glad this helped you.
A must for all sax players, good clear explanation and a perfect way to learn and improve any piece you are working on. Keep up the good work Nigel.
Thanks Tony! I really appreciate your comments.
Very nice!
pretty much like the way you present everything Sir
This was very helpful.
very useful and informative technique thank you for your lessons 🙏
Do I like these type of lessons duh YES!! ALL musicians needs to be reeducated on how to play certain note dictations and this is PERFECT for beginner and intermediate sax players as well as other musicians to get better. Thank you Nigel for emphasizing this concept to the daily practice on the saxophone.
Absolutely second the finger positioning tip, my teacher calls me out on that all the time and it's the single biggest thing that improves my speed and smoothness in playing.
This is super helpful process as part of practice. Yes its important to have guidance of great practice technique,
Breathing 😮💨
Very good. Well explained. Thank you.
Nice indeed. Great technique. Segmental is cool
Like the practice ,please do more
Awesome! Cheers Erwin.
I bought my first brand new (cheap) saxophone when I started. I wore it down in 6 months by playing it 6 hours a day. I bought a Selmer after that. I still have it after 30 years. Practice makes perfect. I taught myself but it was pretty much the same what you said.
Yes, I like these practice sessions!
Yes, absolutely. I love these types of lessons.
Awesome Chung. Great to hear that.
perfect way for beginners to learn . great job easy to see and understand.
Glad you enjoyed it Elaine.
Excellent tips Nigel. Yes, more videos like this one. Thank you! :)
Excellent, clear explanation ….
These are great lessons, providing helpful insights here on how to play difficult passages, touching on improv, too.
Cheers Don.
Nigel, thank you so much for all you do - great tips! I especially appreciate seeing the close up insert screen of finger placement - excellent resource to have as a model!
Thanks! I’m glad you liked it Dr Pam!
Thank you....trying to improve and play seamlessly. 🎷
Great stuff Elaine! Go for it.
Gracias saludos desde Costa Rica.
Yes! Great lesson.
I really appreciate all your tips my dear brother they are really helpful especially for learners like me. Thank you so much
great stuff Nigel. I am a subscriber. Is there a chance you can do this same bebop line for tenor. thanks Nigel
perfect tutorial thanx🙏
You make it look so easy. Great lesson on technique and building speed. Currently I cant keep up with your fingering warmup. Look forward to trying this.
Yes! I need this!
Cool, glad you found this video!
Love these lessons, give me something to work on when I’m not sure what to work on 👌🏿
Great exercise 👌
Great lessons
Thanks!
What kind of playing are you most interested in Tony?
Thank you!
A lovely way to spice up Honeysuckle Rose, loved it.
I just started studying some jazz after years spent playing classical music in a local band and that one has been my first standard, can't wait to try this line.
Love your teachings....I am a new sax player....and am .earning alot...and having fun
Great to hear that Keith!
I love these types of lessons Nigel. These lessons show real world experience.
Awesome. Glad you enjoyed it Mark.
Brilliant
Yes
Interesting, first five notes sound like Honeysuckle rose. Great video and material to practice, definitely keen for more videos. Thanks for the video!! Big fan of Charlie Parker but even more so of Sonny Stitt and amongst lots of other players.
I think I like the slow version better. :)
You're such a good player, sound better than most on youtube.
Thanks.
Ha! Cheers.
Thanks Nigel!
Excellent lesson!! I Love it!!!
Great stuff Nigel. I love all your lessons.
Absolutely loved the lesson 👍👍👍👍
I love this type of lesson. Please continue.👍
Awesome. Thanks Deryck!
Excellent lesson; great tips.
I love these type of videos that breakdown the process into easy to follow steps!!! Thank you!
Thanks for letting me know Joe!
As usual I really enjoy your lessons.. much appreciated Nigel
Great lesson, structured to progress in realistically manageable 'bites'. I always want to start with the end product, which is a recipe for despair! Memo to self: start slowly and keep it that way until thoroughly mastered, then speed up in small steps, just as the man said!
Good plan Paul. I’m glad this helped you.
I will be trying this as really need to improve my 'fast fingers' technique. Thanks👍🏾
Hope it helps you get there Elaine!
This is a very useful lesson, Nigel. As usual, your explanations are very clear and your demonstrations superb! Thank you.
Thanks Manuel, I'm so glad it's useful for you.
I like to learn your teaching.
Thanks! We have lots to help you in our main member area. Check it out with a 14 day trial here: saxschoolonline.com/join-today/
Very helpful and I will be giving it a try in this morning's practice. Thanks Nigel.
Go for it Stephen.
Brilliant lessons
Very Clever Logic---superrrr
GREAT LESSONS
Wonderful!
love this, will give it a go later, thank you
Brilliant. Let me know how you get on Mary!
Excellent - very helpful!
Brilliant.
In that particular example I'd like to know if you used any alternate fingerings? Side C? Bis key? Side F#? I think all three of those would help make this passage smoother.
Great question David. In this passage in just using the Bis Bb alternate.
Yes, Nigel, I like specially these types of lessons. As soon as I have watched this video until the end, I will go to practice on it. I have printed it out already. Tempo 100 is not so fast, let´s see at what speed I can play it in a couple of days
Brilliant! Go for it Marco!
@@McGillMusicSaxSchool , Dear Nigel, I have practiced it today for more than an hour already. After a small rest and a drink, half an hour, I will continue with Bird Bounces for one more hour hour, maybe even more. This piece is difficult also.
Nigel, great lesson, as usual. Very useful! Thank you!
Glad you liked it Stefan.
Thank you
Super👍
Thanks!
Yes great stuff love it👍
You’re a pro would so much like to play the sax aww 😩 don’t have a sax, maybe be one day😄
Yes. Good lesson
Thanks for watching!
Really nice lesson.
Thanks! 😃
Please I need workout sheet.
How can I get it?
Love these lessons Nigel 👏👏😀
Very lovely
Thanks Rasesh! Hope it helped you.
These lessons are great, definitely keep doing them.
Cool thanks. Will do.
I like this type of lesson.
Brill, thanks for letting me know.
Thanks. Will try this tomorrow (too late now after band practice but have had a nice time listening to My Old Flame)
Yes I like these lessons
Any chance you could put the chord symbols on the chart?
That's a great suggestion Steph. The progression over the 4 bars is just ii, V7 I. So for Alto that's Gm7, C7, F. Tenor: Cm7, F7, Bb. Hope that helps.
@@McGillMusicSaxSchool thanks x
I loved it, thx
Brilliant. Cheers Max.
Yes, very helpful
Cheers Wendy!
very usefull
Great!
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I love your technique lessons Nigel and this is no exception. I would say that some of us would need to slow it down to 60-80 BPM initially - I certainly do anyway 😂
Hey no problem with going slower Bev. It’s the process that’s important not the speed. Glad you liked this session.
How many weeks will it take for me to be able to play The Flight of the Bumblebee please?😂
Sighting reading problem 😔
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Link not working..
Oops! Sorry Ian - it's working now: saxschoolonline.com/articles/faster-fingers-on-saxophone/
Very helpful Sir
I wish I didn’t feel so lost navigating anything online.
Lots of us feel that way Tommie. Our new Sax School LITE makes it easy to navigate. Check it out here: saxschoolonline.com/courses/
Big!! Mouthpiece n. ????
Cheers. I’m using a Jody Jazz custom dark 7 mouthpiece / Legere signature 2.5 reeds.
Great lesson! Very helpful!