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Most dominant Sax cats retain their vibe on lesser dominant saxes. I.e. if you main tenor then you tend to keep those tendencies on alto and vice versa. It’s interesting that isn’t quite the same thing if you play soprano or bari.
this is so fun! crazy to see how the techniques don’t transfer over with the same tonal outcomes…also i feel like your alto tone changed gradually from the first clip to the last lol, you sound incredible as always!
I had a very similar experience, I initially started out on alto (like many) but then switched to tenor shortly after. A few months ago I tried playing my brother's alto and I could barely even play a low B, I found the entire saxophone a little resistant but after a bit of playing a figure it out.
It is great to see that practicing on one saxophone type (tenor) keeps and improves your skills on the other reed instruments as well. Especially helpful if one has to switch between instruments. Cheers from Chris
Great to hear from you! As for the comparison for me you sound much better, more rounded, more soulful on tenor. In Body and Soul and in Cherokee Alto was very close. Not so in the other ones. I felt that on Alto for the most part it sounded ‘technical’ while on tenor it sounded soulful. Anyways - i hope that the touring eventually will bring you to the Northeast US - would love to hear you live. And just as a note - I am very grateful for the online work you are doing and the content you have created - to me that was and is a lot of inspiration.
Dude! Two things.... One, you read my mind, was wondering where you'd gotten to...... Two, was that a Jamey Abersold backing t ack I heard? Been a long time..... Oh, and....... Three, you were owning that alto; apart from the fact you actually DO own that alto. 🌟
I've never seen an exercise exactly like this where the same player improvises over the same chords with two differently keyed instruments of the same type. Seems like your approach is slightly different on alto and tenor though I'm not technical enough to explain how or perhaps why. Really interesting though, thanks!
It’s all relative… in other words the fingerings are shifted by a fourth, which means certain affordances are going to be lost or gained, given that he stays in the same key. For the player, its like the whole song has been transposed… even though we hear the same key.
@@mil3ston3s I understand all that, i played sax and a little trumpet as a kid into high school. I was thinking more about the character of Chad's soloing on the two instruments and how there seemed to my ear to be slight differences in his approaches, and why that might be. Is it that alto takes somewhat less wind so the breathing aspects are different? Or the fact that the keys on alto are slightly closer and have shorter throws? Or was it something about the particular keys of the grooves he was playing in that made him necessarily center his solos higher or lower in the range on a given instrument? Or how those particular keys transpose differently on the two instruments because they're pitched a minor fourth (i think) apart? There was definitely a difference in the character of his soloing on the two instruments and i was just trying to puzzle out what might account for it.
what ligature were you using for the alto? do you not have one for the alto the same you have for the tenor? do you find playing the alto again challenging to keep a tighter embouchure compared to the tenor after all those years?
Great thanks. I notice the Nexus saxes don't have the link bar on the left hand pinky table. More like an SBA than a VI. Apologies if you've explained that before, if not, care to?
hey chad, i was wondering what tip opening and reed size you used for your tenor? i’m currently on the nexus 3’s on my jody hr dark 7* and i’m hopefully getting a edge soon. i wanted to know what works best for you.
I have homes in two countries. In one I play tenor, in the other I play alto. It takes a few days to adjust between them, to find the right sound. Also, I play differently because of both the different sound (alto is more waily, tenor is more mellow) and the greater dexterity of the alto. It’s like changing personality.
So if I order this sax, or better, come pick one up from you, can I get 10 free in person lessons from you? Or more if you want to be even more generous 😬
Use code "CLB150" for $150 OFF Nexus Saxophones
Use code "EDGE50" for $50 OFF the Nexus Edge Mouthpiece
New Year Deals End Sunday at: www.nexussaxophones.com
Nexus Saxophones are Made with Premium Materials:
• Pisoni Pro Italian Leather Pads
• Nickel Plated Brass Resonators
• Ultra Suede regulation material
• Meticulous Balance of Natural and Synthetic Cork
• Double Silver Plated Neck with hand applied Dark Patina finish
• Soldered Bell and Bow. The old-school process for increased resonance
• Premium blued steel springs
• Light key action. Feels broken in right out of the case
• True bare brass body, keys and bell. Will age beautifully over time
• Equivalent weight to vintage saxophones like the Selmer Mark VI
Equipment Used In This Video:
Nexus Select Saxophones
Nexus Edge Mouthpieces
Nexus Oracle Ligature (tenor)
Nexus Elite Reeds
Download Chad's latest digital improvisation resources at:
www.jazzlessonvideos.com/downloads
Get live coaching from Chad and our team of Jazz Gym Trainers:
www.jazzlessonvideos.com/thejazzgym
Sign up for the waitlist to study with Chad through the Chad LB Text Lessons Studio! www.jazzlessonvideos.com/text-lessons
Tour dates: www.chadlb.com/shows
Definitely yes
Haha thanks man!
You're my inspiration of my saxophone journey 🔥
Incredible that you retain your tenor sound on alto !!
Most dominant Sax cats retain their vibe on lesser dominant saxes. I.e. if you main tenor then you tend to keep those tendencies on alto and vice versa. It’s interesting that isn’t quite the same thing if you play soprano or bari.
That’s not a wholly good thing…
It seems like you settled into the alto sound more towards the end, you can definitely hear how he gets more comfortable playing the alto
this is so fun! crazy to see how the techniques don’t transfer over with the same tonal outcomes…also i feel like your alto tone changed gradually from the first clip to the last lol, you sound incredible as always!
I had a very similar experience, I initially started out on alto (like many) but then switched to tenor shortly after. A few months ago I tried playing my brother's alto and I could barely even play a low B, I found the entire saxophone a little resistant but after a bit of playing a figure it out.
Your alto lines on Body and Soul are so sweet and melodic...amazing!
Chad, you sound amazing on just anything!
5:27 lol look at the left knee action
incredible
It is great to see that practicing on one saxophone type (tenor) keeps and improves your skills on the other reed instruments as well. Especially helpful if one has to switch between instruments. Cheers from Chris
Remembering that Sonny Stitt did that more than a half century ago ! See the "New-York Jazz" session on Verve records ...
Great to hear from you! As for the comparison for me you sound much better, more rounded, more soulful on tenor. In Body and Soul and in Cherokee Alto was very close. Not so in the other ones. I felt that on Alto for the most part it sounded ‘technical’ while on tenor it sounded soulful. Anyways - i hope that the touring eventually will bring you to the Northeast US - would love to hear you live. And just as a note - I am very grateful for the online work you are doing and the content you have created - to me that was and is a lot of inspiration.
Awesomeness ❤❤❤ I love to hear Soprano added in for a comparison too 🖖🏽💪🏽💪🏽
if i ever needed another horn i'd love to get the nexus alto. sounds so smooth.
7:26 i love this minor blues alto part
i was squinting so hard
Phenomenal. Maybe a cheeky transcription is in order :)
you definitely seem more comfortable with the tenor. I'm a clarinet/bari sax/flute guy myself...
His name is literally Chad. Like hes a chad
He actually looks like the GigaChad meme
Man, you sound fabulous on both horns!!!!
Chad I love this Body and Soul on Alto sounds great!
Damn man, whole video sounds gorgeous.
Wow, I just started to play the alto more often after playing tenor the whole time lol.
Hi. You really playing the Havana International Jazz Festival this week ...Jan 2023
That alto tone is giving me some of the Rare Lee Konitz...very nice!!
Sometimes i wake up and i just want to be chad lb. life seems like my dream
Nice my Mannnnnnnnnn! That alto is smokin! Wish I could play like that!
I may not play any saxophone, but this is really cool.
You think there will be a Nexus Bari? Also LOVE the Alto sound
Thank you, Solomon! We hope to release a Nexus Bari soon :)
@@ChadLefkowitzBrown how about a soprano?
When are you releasing the Nexus triangle? After the Nexus wood block? Not before the Nexus dripping faucet!
UPLOAD MORE PLEASE!!!!
Dude! Two things.... One, you read my mind, was wondering where you'd gotten to...... Two, was that a Jamey Abersold backing t ack I heard? Been a long time..... Oh, and....... Three, you were owning that alto; apart from the fact you actually DO own that alto. 🌟
iRealPro
TWNBAY was a little warm up for the alto feel...
Trying to play alto again after playing bari for a few months was weird also
Same bruh it was weird
Sounds great man
Thank you, Xavier!
@@Julialady6 but am what watch bruh teacher🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨
I've never seen an exercise exactly like this where the same player improvises over the same chords with two differently keyed instruments of the same type. Seems like your approach is slightly different on alto and tenor though I'm not technical enough to explain how or perhaps why. Really interesting though, thanks!
It’s all relative… in other words the fingerings are shifted by a fourth, which means certain affordances are going to be lost or gained, given that he stays in the same key. For the player, its like the whole song has been transposed… even though we hear the same key.
@@mil3ston3s I understand all that, i played sax and a little trumpet as a kid into high school. I was thinking more about the character of Chad's soloing on the two instruments and how there seemed to my ear to be slight differences in his approaches, and why that might be. Is it that alto takes somewhat less wind so the breathing aspects are different? Or the fact that the keys on alto are slightly closer and have shorter throws? Or was it something about the particular keys of the grooves he was playing in that made him necessarily center his solos higher or lower in the range on a given instrument? Or how those particular keys transpose differently on the two instruments because they're pitched a minor fourth (i think) apart?
There was definitely a difference in the character of his soloing on the two instruments and i was just trying to puzzle out what might account for it.
Yes.
Chad you are marvelose play 👏👏👏🤗
what ligature were you using for the alto? do you not have one for the alto the same you have for the tenor? do you find playing the alto again challenging to keep a tighter embouchure compared to the tenor after all those years?
Great thanks. I notice the Nexus saxes don't have the link bar on the left hand pinky table. More like an SBA than a VI. Apologies if you've explained that before, if not, care to?
🔥
Cool. Love it 👍😎
Hi, why did you stop playing alto, to play tenor most often?
My man coming on here sounding just like Cannonball Adderley
No fair! You took a break in-between edits!
You can hear the Eric Marienthal in the last one lol
Up to the end you had already adapted to the alto well.
Alto seems so like a toy in your hands 😄
Fabulus ❤
hey chad, i was wondering what tip opening and reed size you used for your tenor? i’m currently on the nexus 3’s on my jody hr dark 7* and i’m hopefully getting a edge soon. i wanted to know what works best for you.
There was a question like can I ride a bike after 13 years.
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En iyi videon
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baritone?
2:45
2:47
I have homes in two countries. In one I play tenor, in the other I play alto. It takes a few days to adjust between them, to find the right sound. Also, I play differently because of both the different sound (alto is more waily, tenor is more mellow) and the greater dexterity of the alto. It’s like changing personality.
the alto looks so small in chads hands I thought it was a curved soprano for a second 😂
yeah, an tenor player on alto;)
And now we want you on baryton ❤
Same!
Chad sounds a bit like phil on body and soul
I wanna see him play bari
So if I order this sax, or better, come pick one up from you, can I get 10 free in person lessons from you? Or more if you want to be even more generous 😬
He’s better than me at alto too, rip
Ur names chad u can do anything lol
you can play all sax whitout problems....
It is safe to say….yes you can play alto after 13 years
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It should be "can I play tenor after 13 years" .
Nice Jesus of Saxophone