Easy Funk Saxophone Jam For Absolute Beginners
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Want to play some funk saxophone? Join me in this easy funk jam for sax. In this easy video lesson, I'll show you how to start improvising on saxophone in the funk style of Maceo Parker.
I'll give you some great tips on improvising for the saxophone to create awesome solos using simple funk building blocks. I'll show you some cool funk rhythms, and how to create a funk saxophone solo with just 4 notes.
Whether you play tenor sax or alto sax, baritone or soprano sax, whether you are a beginner sax player or more experienced, this free tutorial will help you jam on saxophone. PLUS there's a free practice sheet and backing track for you too.
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Chapters:
0:00 - About this Jam
1:44 - The Rhythm
3:42 - The Notes
5:37 - The Jam
8:20 - Putting this to use
9:55 - Next Steps
10:24 - Final Thoughts
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I hope you enjoy this Jam! Grab the free PDF+Track here: saxschoolonline.com/articles/easy-funk-jam-for-saxophone/
Brilliant stuff. Thanks 🙏
I like that you include some discussion and examples of the stylistic aspects of the genre - space, short phrases, repeated short riffs - that make even early attempts sound more like a "real" funk solo.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you 🙏 It was amazing 🤩
Fantastic
Brilliant! Thanks for this, Nigel.
Thanks Michelle
Thanks Nigel! Really great!
Cheers!
Great! Clear and structured. I love "The Jam" at 7:51 - Play that funk!
Glad you enjoyed it.
Soo cool 😎 thanks for this lesson. Great 👍
My pleasure Andrea!
great lesson
Thanks!
This is awesome please do more of this
Thanks Sharon, will do!
Hi Nigel, thank you for this introduction to Funk Jamming, I will try and play it for sure, it's so vibrant . I really enjoy it..
Cheers Ahmet!
I love you mcgillsaxschool you are awesome
Cheers!
Thanks Nigel I am new to this and I am trying to play Tenor Sax. I like to the music and the backing track.
Have fun learning tenor Henry!
Dude what the helll I feel like a pro lol thanks a ton
Awesome!
Nice licks! Good insight into funk rhythm as opposed to other genres! (I have to wait for the neighbors to go out to practice this. Ha)
Ha! They might like it Rob!
Thanks for the lesson Nigel, but I´m a bit confused. When I tried to access the pdf and backing track I received an email that told me that I could now access the Locker inside the Members area. But in order to get there I need to join the School? With all due respect I thought it was free material. Being forced to get a free trial giving all my personal information is not what I was expecting for a simple exercise. I understand you are running a business, of course. This access is a bit misleading though. Just my two cents.
Fantastic jam otherwise. Thanks anyway.
EDIT: I was wrong. It is indeed free. The reason I'm leaving this comment is to stress that Nigel replied to an email I sent in a few hours, clarifying all my doubts. This is clearly a testament of great support and a well run operation.
I’m glad you got the help you needed (and the FREE resources too). Enjoy!
Hey, Nigel! I catch ya:)
In the sixth bar of your jam you are playing slightly different pattern rhythm than it's on the score.:P Ofcourse, both versions are super cool, thank you for the inspiration. Greetings from Bulgaria! :)
Ooh! Well spotted!
Hey Nigel, loving the awesome content you're putting out! I'm interested in commissioning some work from you. What's the best way to get in touch? Thank you
Can I ask why are you using the notes that are not in the major scale? Why flat 3rd and 7th?
Thanks
Great question Liam- it’s really just because I want to make the note choices as simple as possible.
What brand and model alto sax is that? The colour is beautiful!
Cheers! That’s actually a Yamaha YAS62 “Purple Logo” from the 1980’s. Thanks for watching.
@@McGillMusicSaxSchool Nice one! Is there any particular reason you choose this particular brand and model over some of the other ones like Selmer and Yanagisawa?
Nigel I'm thinking about starting play saxophone. I don´t know what to buy but I know I like the bright sound of the Alto, do you know any good (reasonable) model for a budget of 500$ to play Funky Music? I would really appreciate your input.
Great question Joao. Check out our tips here: saxschoolonline.com/articles/buying-a-beginner-saxophone/
@@McGillMusicSaxSchool thank you very much
If your in the US, try to find an Aristocrat. They play alright w\a full sound. You can generaly find them for $200 or less.
Not pertaining to this video but, was a new Tenor Saxophone ever decided on or still searching????
Hi. Actually I have made a decision, but COVID has delayed production. I'll have more info for you soon....
Is this played on a tenor or alto sax ? Brought a tenor sax but worried it’s not the right instrument for those high funk notes
I’m on alto in this lesson but you can also get a great funk sound from tenor. Check out this lesson : ua-cam.com/video/Mt0L666BCVM/v-deo.html Or this one is good if you’re new to sax: ua-cam.com/video/5Ozzr8nIhro/v-deo.html
Oi...is that a Naked Lady in your corner or are you Conning us? Lol. Be safe all.
You cut off the funky solo at the best part 😅 I would have loved to hear a 3 minute funky sax solo
For a begginer session you really rush and don't show where the fingers go easily on the notes it's difficult to see what fingers are actually on or off imo
Thanks for the feedback - you might find this lesson easier: ua-cam.com/video/biyTBvaOn1M/v-deo.html