@bobreynolds - I so enjoy your lessons and wisdom. Your way of explaining how you practice, and think about practice planning is very useful, and you bring it to us from the true human angle. Love how at the end you discuss how important it is to "get off the page." I hear many people claim they can't play by ear, or can't improvise, or can't play a note without it written in front of them. My response to that is, "Do you sing along to the radio in your car, or sing in the shower? Do you use sheet music to do that?" it generally makes the point. Thank you for your continued awesome leadership in music education. Cheers.
Oh Bob, you hit the nail on the head for me. Getting off the page is something I am working on very hard right now….. of course amidst my classical gig which is all reading, and that’s my comfort zone. Anyway, I love this. You have said this before…maybe in the Studio, I don’t remember. But because of you, I started using the music at hand as the material for the day. But getting off the page is a whole other can of worms. Why is this soooooooooo difficult?? The good news is I just learned the (simple) Eddie Harris tune “Cold Duck Time” (head) from the recording. I was pretty pleased with myself., even though it is very basic. But I need to do easy so I can eventually do the more challenging stuff. I imagine myself someday being able to transcribe Chris Potter or Michael Brecker. This is the dream. So the struggle continues. That aside, I do find it helpful to see your learning process and to actually see you hammer on something and correct mistakes. Very inspirational and motivational. Sometimes we forget even Michael Brecker had a day when he first touched a tenor sax and had no idea what he was doing. 😂 Can you imagine? LOL
Bob, once again, a home run! So glad to see you doing the repetition thing-i have to do that for retention more than getting the line together. For me, retaining a line I've read is always much harder that remembering one that I learned by ear. Also, mouthpieces...oy, gevalht. I have drawers full, mainly keep coming back to my old Florida 7*-but sometimes for me I find changing my mouthpiece provokes (elicits? stimulates?) new ideas. Thanks so much, Mr. Reynolds. Great stuff.
Thanks for the super vid, it's so great to see how a fantastic player like you goes through the process. Like everything in life, you have to put the work in. 👏👏👏👏
So spot on, Bob. Get home from work, walk the dog, get in some practice. Want to develop new ideas. Now I’m working on triad pairs over blues changes. But I need to know the songs on my tune list for our band, too. It’s so difficult to maintain proficiency on what little I already know and still expand musically. Love your permission to transcribe piecemeal. I’m going to try it. Thanks for another shot of inspiration!
Man Bob, you inspire me so much, you are great inspiration as an saxophonist with adhd myself seeing your post always makes me fired up to go and shed my repertoire focusing on something tangible. Thank you!
I do this practically every practice session. Since it’s still practice time whether I’m strictly focused on rudiments/pattern/fundamentals or on material to learn for a gig, I’ll usually use the written material (scales/patterns/etc in theory books or the performance material I’m learning) I’m working with as the basis for checking in on all of my expression/inflection/articulation/etc. This way I don’t have to rely on warm-ups if I’m short on time, I don’t have to get bogged down in technicals instead of working up ideas or other material, and I still get to apply my pedagogical knowledge while the theoretical or written musical material and navigation of my horns get integrated into my kinesthetic memory. Side note: my biggest grip over Classical music training is that it only tends to instruct performers in how to read musical material, while it often (practically always) neglects to instruct how to write (compose) or speak (improvise). What other language only teaches you how to listen and read??? At least Jazz tends to be holistic about applying all of the linguistic components of using a musical language, I began cross-training in Jazz and folkstyles like Irish Traditional because after my Classical degrees, I felt like I didn’t have an understanding of how to apply my theoretical music knowledge (or lack thereof) in practice beyond how to read and interpret sheets.
Really nice. Now i am working on letter A and B , from Marabi, Cannomball Adderley. Put on 126 bpm. Only that with close eyes. Thank you. 20 minutes only practicing.
allways helpfull to see a real pro going thru the same things as myself as an amateur student, and nice to see that the way how i practise, is done the same way by you, hope this make sense my writing, its not my native language
I thought you sounded beyond killin on the metal piece (a link maybe?). Only halfway into the video so apologies if you did show it, but that is the mouthpiece, 100%. It has the sizzle in your palm keys and roundness in the middle that I identify with your sound.
Would you mind sharing the app that you’re using to practice Lotus? Either way, eternally grateful for this windows you give into your life, practice sessions, etc. Thank you for being an enduring source of inspiration!!
Hi Bob, it is amazing to know a little bit more of your secrets, I’m a big fan of yours! I was wondering if you ever considered donating some of your old or unused instruments or equipment’s? Last year I applied to join the oldest band in my city (100 years old) and I was not able to join in because of lack of saxophones. I guess two mouthpieces could be converted in one student sax and inspire new saxophonists for decades to come… thanks for your time sharing your experience. Cheers!
hey bob, do you have a studio up anywhere? or will you consider making a studio tour in the future? as a saxophone player i was recently able to use my grandpa’s old shop as a place to practice and im curious to see what a professional home studio would really look like for a saxophone player
Love your videos, Bob One question - when Andrew sends you the sheets, do you get Bb or concert sheets? When i once talked with Loren Stillman about this, he jokingly asked "Does people still write Bb sheets anymore?"
@@bobreynolds Thank you for your very interesting video - it's a great insight into your world and I am always amazed how much repetition professionals do. Would you mind telling us which mouthpiece you are using here please?
Just curious, how much do fun gigs like at the big baked potato pay? I think we all know how much weddings, corporate functions, ect earn. In Hawaii, a typical sports bar or club gig ranges between 100 to 200. Just curious how it is out there in LA.
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Hi Bob, the last 2 -3 minutes of explanation was priceless . Thank you!
"The everything" - I like that. 🙏🏼
@bobreynolds - I so enjoy your lessons and wisdom. Your way of explaining how you practice, and think about practice planning is very useful, and you bring it to us from the true human angle. Love how at the end you discuss how important it is to "get off the page." I hear many people claim they can't play by ear, or can't improvise, or can't play a note without it written in front of them. My response to that is, "Do you sing along to the radio in your car, or sing in the shower? Do you use sheet music to do that?" it generally makes the point. Thank you for your continued awesome leadership in music education. Cheers.
This » "Do you sing along to the radio in your car, or sing in the shower? Do you use sheet music to do that?" 💯% 👍
I heard that Freedom Jazz Dance quote at 10:30!!🔥
13:38 is the money shot! So true and, as always, so succinct! Even the studio cat took note😀
Oh Bob, you hit the nail on the head for me. Getting off the page is something I am working on very hard right now….. of course amidst my classical gig which is all reading, and that’s my comfort zone. Anyway, I love this. You have said this before…maybe in the Studio, I don’t remember. But because of you, I started using the music at hand as the material for the day. But getting off the page is a whole other can of worms. Why is this soooooooooo difficult?? The good news is I just learned the (simple) Eddie Harris tune “Cold Duck Time” (head) from the recording. I was pretty pleased with myself., even though it is very basic. But I need to do easy so I can eventually do the more challenging stuff. I imagine myself someday being able to transcribe Chris Potter or Michael Brecker. This is the dream. So the struggle continues. That aside, I do find it helpful to see your learning process and to actually see you hammer on something and correct mistakes. Very inspirational and motivational. Sometimes we forget even Michael Brecker had a day when he first touched a tenor sax and had no idea what he was doing. 😂 Can you imagine? LOL
With this video, i realize that you are ordinary human being with great attitude.
Thanks for the ongoing inspiration Bob! 😊
Oohhhh; you just gave me peace and i can practice things with deadline relaxed about other staff!
Bob, once again, a home run! So glad to see you doing the repetition thing-i have to do that for retention more than getting the line together. For me, retaining a line I've read is always much harder that remembering one that I learned by ear. Also, mouthpieces...oy, gevalht. I have drawers full, mainly keep coming back to my old Florida 7*-but sometimes for me I find changing my mouthpiece provokes (elicits? stimulates?) new ideas. Thanks so much, Mr. Reynolds. Great stuff.
Thanks for the super vid, it's so great to see how a fantastic player like you goes through the process. Like everything in life, you have to put the work in. 👏👏👏👏
Glad you enjoyed it!
So spot on, Bob. Get home from work, walk the dog, get in some practice. Want to develop new ideas. Now I’m working on triad pairs over blues changes. But I need to know the songs on my tune list for our band, too. It’s so difficult to maintain proficiency on what little I already know and still expand musically. Love your permission to transcribe piecemeal. I’m going to try it. Thanks for another shot of inspiration!
Man Bob, you inspire me so much, you are great inspiration as an saxophonist with adhd myself seeing your post always makes me fired up to go and shed my repertoire focusing on something tangible. Thank you!
Go get ‘em!
Love this! Thanks Bob!
dude all those andrew renfroe tracks are so killer, so cool to see u working with him
Many thanks for your help and information Bob.
You bet! Thanks for watching, David.
That’s the monster I fight every day. Don’t try to do too much….focus on a few things.
Bob Thank You always!!!
I do this practically every practice session. Since it’s still practice time whether I’m strictly focused on rudiments/pattern/fundamentals or on material to learn for a gig, I’ll usually use the written material (scales/patterns/etc in theory books or the performance material I’m learning) I’m working with as the basis for checking in on all of my expression/inflection/articulation/etc. This way I don’t have to rely on warm-ups if I’m short on time, I don’t have to get bogged down in technicals instead of working up ideas or other material, and I still get to apply my pedagogical knowledge while the theoretical or written musical material and navigation of my horns get integrated into my kinesthetic memory.
Side note: my biggest grip over Classical music training is that it only tends to instruct performers in how to read musical material, while it often (practically always) neglects to instruct how to write (compose) or speak (improvise). What other language only teaches you how to listen and read??? At least Jazz tends to be holistic about applying all of the linguistic components of using a musical language, I began cross-training in Jazz and folkstyles like Irish Traditional because after my Classical degrees, I felt like I didn’t have an understanding of how to apply my theoretical music knowledge (or lack thereof) in practice beyond how to read and interpret sheets.
Really nice. Now i am working on letter A and B , from Marabi, Cannomball Adderley. Put on 126 bpm. Only that with close eyes. Thank you. 20 minutes only practicing.
20 (consistent) minutes a day can move mountains in your playing! Keep it up.
allways helpfull to see a real pro going thru the same things as myself as an amateur student, and nice to see that the way how i practise, is done the same way by you, hope this make sense my writing, its not my native language
Great to hear! It makes sense 👍
Hey man, saw you in Santa Barbara the other day. You killed it. Wished I could've ran into you after the show.
I thought you sounded beyond killin on the metal piece (a link maybe?). Only halfway into the video so apologies if you did show it, but that is the mouthpiece, 100%. It has the sizzle in your palm keys and roundness in the middle that I identify with your sound.
That line at 07:20 is clean
Just one wrong note like I said…
What a great diary clip from a disciplined cat. Did Bob sing the last Bb of that Eb-7 lick up a 4th:)
Would you mind sharing the app that you’re using to practice Lotus? Either way, eternally grateful for this windows you give into your life, practice sessions, etc. Thank you for being an enduring source of inspiration!!
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Hi Bob, it is amazing to know a little bit more of your secrets, I’m a big fan of yours! I was wondering if you ever considered donating some of your old or unused instruments or equipment’s? Last year I applied to join the oldest band in my city (100 years old) and I was not able to join in because of lack of saxophones. I guess two mouthpieces could be converted in one student sax and inspire new saxophonists for decades to come… thanks for your time sharing your experience. Cheers!
Some hard music to learn
hey bob, do you have a studio up anywhere? or will you consider making a studio tour in the future? as a saxophone player i was recently able to use my grandpa’s old shop as a place to practice and im curious to see what a professional home studio would really look like for a saxophone player
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hello! great video! I have a question, what is the app on your phone you use to loop/slow down/speed up? thanks a lot!
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What is your mic set up? Do you run wireless?
Dig it! Sorry if I missed it - what’s the app you’re using for looping?
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Love your videos, Bob
One question - when Andrew sends you the sheets, do you get Bb or concert sheets?
When i once talked with Loren Stillman about this, he jokingly asked "Does people still write Bb sheets anymore?"
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Hi Bob! Thanks for the tips! With app do you use in your video to loop the songs? Thanks!
It looked like the Amazing Slowdowner
Bob, I just saw Snarky Puppy in St. Louis Thursday! Was hoping you'd be with them so I could say hi. =(
Hey I was there too! I thought the same lol. You a sax player?
@@XavierJordanMusic Yeah, brother! Did the Selmer in my name give it away? ha
@@mdselmer4249 for sure! Lol you got Instagram or anything?
I like how you weren't a gear head at all and now you have a closet full of mouthpieces 🤣
It's not at all my desire. I just want one. One ring to rule them all. LoL
@@bobreynolds Thank you for your very interesting video - it's a great insight into your world and I am always amazed how much repetition professionals do. Would you mind telling us which mouthpiece you are using here please?
Not forgetting the ligatures. Starting at minute 8, I count three in 15 seconds. 😅 What ligature has it become?
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Hi Bob, there is a mistake in your score (7'22) bar 45, the last note is NOT a A but a B flat. ;-)
What album are all those songs on? (From the guitarists set)
Great advice! Does anyone know what the app is at 4:26? Looks useful
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@@bobreynolds Awesome, thanks!
What app is he using to loop/slow down the songs?
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What was the app you were using at 4:30?
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@@bobreynolds thank you
Just curious, how much do fun gigs like at the big baked potato pay? I think we all know how much weddings, corporate functions, ect earn. In Hawaii, a typical sports bar or club gig ranges between 100 to 200. Just curious how it is out there in LA.
What is that app to slow the time?
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wow I need to know what pedals you are using at 1:03
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I was enjoying the video until I saw that Dodger hat. Go Padres!
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When you started pra ticing lingus i get emotional🥹