Dude! You are So Generous! Been doing this for 45+ years and found many, but not all, of your 'Best Nuggets. I'm amazed at your teaching technique, you place the purpose of a statement verbally as if it was a lyric. My head is ready to hear it - I'm gobsmacked at this gift in addition to your nuanced experience. This is conservatory level masterclass knowledge handed to ya and it's a treasure!
Thank you! After picking up my sax again after 20 years, You have taught me things that I never knew existed. And you teach in a manner that doesn't condescend. I'm so grateful for you and your lessons.
I really like the way this guy articulates in ALL his videos! He speaks with clarity and accuracy; no unwanted waffle. This video is interesting, and goes some way to demonstrate how a written score/transcription often lacks a lot compared to a favourite recording/performance. So much is in the unwritten articulation and dynamics.
I really think you are one of the most intelligent, interesting, and funny saxophonists I've found. There are lots of other good saxophonists, but you really hit some topics right in the nose.
Thanks for this video. This makes sense. My middle school band teacher taught us that when playing, for example, a triad, the root should be the note with the most emphasis. Otherwise, it will sound like the wrong chord. That's similar to jazz articulation, where if the emphasis (articulation) is put on the wrong note, you sound like you're playing over the wrong chord!
First video I watched of you....That big heart in the outro fits perfectly.....I wanted to say that I can feel the love in you brother and I love you for that! Great video, keep doing them!
Super clear video, thanks a lot Sirvalorsax. If you are a guitarist looking to improve your articulation like me, check the sheet music at minute 2:55. You can imitate the phrasing by picking the accented notes only, instead of picking all the notes as most jazz guitarists do. Accent the upbeats, use a hammer-on or pull-up to the target note. This is the way Mike Moreno picks, adds a lot of swing and sounds both "in style" (so to speak) and modern. The phrasing itself makes it swing despite of how straight or "triplety" your swing feel is.
Man. I'm a guitarist trying to improve my articulation and this lesson was a revelation to me. Enlightening stuff that really transcends instruments. Thanks so much!
Well, that was a breath of fresh air. I have been accenting the chord tones instead of outlining them. No wonder I sound so wrong. So very very wrong. Thanks.
Yess In Deedy!!!!!! Sonny Stitt was a prime example of how to do it right Listen to the eternal triangle solo especial the bridges he kills them and his phrasing is the shit......... Great teaching Brotha Love your work
First of all amazing video, it's going to completely change how I practice, but secondly, I can't believe you mentioned Cannonball's solo on Limehouse blues! That's literally one of my vavorite solos ever
This makes so much sense, and I wouldn't have know to do this. I wonder whether there is also a need to have the chord tones on downbeats, Or is articulation on the chord tones wherever they fall in a measure what is important? Thank you.
Very good advice. I've been struggling with getting the F-F-E-Eb-D run in Moose The Mooche to sound right. You sure know what you're talking about so I'm looking forward to learning some more about articulation from you. I have really bad technique (not as in unclean but as in slow) so I always have to force myself to do some more transcribing, etudes etc. and not just technique. Playing without the rhythm section is a great advice. Once heard Jimmy Heath talk about being able to play the chords and the groove of the tune all on your own without metronome or playback so that you're not depended on the band but able to use it to your advantage.
Good Sir, very nice... thank you. Played out last night...heard "Dude , you're good!" Come home and pull you up... hear myself saying "Dude, you suck!"
I'm slightly confused! Is this the same as the 'dooden' tonguing technique? Some well-known players/educators put the accent on the first note...the 'doo' if you like, and on the third and so on. The chord tones. The 'den' always sounded like the softer articulation. Please could you clarify? Thanks!
It's the same basic idea but the dood'n tonguing usually has the tongue still in contact with the reed. That's why the "den" sounds softer. In this lesson, the tongue is just accenting the articulated note. The accent can fall on the "first" note depending on where the first note is in the phrase. For example: Ornithology, the first note is on the off beat and I would accent it. Charlie Parker got really creative with this in moving accents around but as a starting lesson I would keep it very simple
Another old school way we were taught to think of this is using "syncopation" where you accent the AND or UP beat of every beat... one AND two AND three AND four AND one...etc. so as you very nicely explained, the non-accented chord notes are on the down beats and the upbeat is accenting (or articulating) the non-chord tones. Seems counter- intuitive since you may think the chord tones should be the ones getting accented, but the accent on the slightly delayed UP beat is essentially to establish the "swing" rhythm feel, and the DOWN beat establishes that it is a chord tone...this technique may not always be fixed in stone, but certainly prevalent in swing and bebop jazz. Great video on a very important concept!
I love it. I fit my ligatures to match how my reeds behave. I don't use it for the videos very often because people will think you need an expensive ligature to play well.
I understand how you start by just ‘blowing’ the first note. I also get the tongue on the off beat. What I cannot understand, is what happens to the third note in terms of what your tongue does. Do you just slur and let go or do you tongue it too and cut it short? I ma not sure I can explaine but it has been an eternal doubt to me. Thanks for the videos. THey are truly awesome!
we always say jazz articulation is when you accent on the up Beat rather than down Beat but i was just working on the Articulation of A Section of Anthropology , there you see every accent is on down the beat, any explanation ?
This lesson serves as a guide to understanding how to hear the harmonic function of articulation. In other words, we are training our ear to hear a chord progression through rhythm and articulation. In advanced songs like Anthropology, this is far from the basics. Charlie Parker was known for pulling and stretching the "harmonic function" through articulation and altered note choices. I would recommend starting with Abersold jazz licks and seeing how the foundation of jazz articulation and rhythm works first, and then seeing how the jazz greats were able to expand on that concept. Thanks for watching
@@Sirvalorsax Though Bird has also tunes which following the basic rules, the best example would be the A Section of Scrapple from the Apple, right ?!!
So are you only articulating the off beats or am I missing something? Like you air hit the first one but what about the rest or is it just being slurred kinda after each off beat articulation?
Wow lot to digest. If I got this right we play the cord tones on the downbeat, but accent the next note in the scale on the upbeat. Thanks it does sound good. Dick
Dude! You are So Generous! Been doing this for 45+ years and found many, but not all, of your 'Best Nuggets. I'm amazed at your teaching technique, you place the purpose of a statement verbally as if it was a lyric. My head is ready to hear it - I'm gobsmacked at this gift in addition to your nuanced experience. This is conservatory level masterclass knowledge handed to ya and it's a treasure!
Thanks
oh man, you would not believe I would listen to you daily!
Thank you! After picking up my sax again after 20 years, You have taught me things that I never knew existed. And you teach in a manner that doesn't condescend. I'm so grateful for you and your lessons.
Happy to help!
Fascinating lesson. Really helped me grasp why my own lines often don't sound the way they do in my head. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you very much. You go directly to the roots of the right jazzarticulation. I like your comment to Cannonball Adderley playing out of this world.
Cool, thanks!
I really like the way this guy articulates in ALL his videos! He speaks with clarity and accuracy; no unwanted waffle. This video is interesting, and goes some way to demonstrate how a written score/transcription often lacks a lot compared to a favourite recording/performance. So much is in the unwritten articulation and dynamics.
Brilliant. I've never been taught that before. Very interesting. Clearly I was classically trained!
I really think you are one of the most intelligent, interesting, and funny saxophonists I've found. There are lots of other good saxophonists, but you really hit some topics right in the nose.
Man this has been the BEST JAZZ lesson NO one ever taught me! FREAKIN AWESOME man! Thanks a MILLION.
Cool!!
Everyone of your videos changes my playing forever. Thanks man!
Rock on!
Thanks for this video. This makes sense. My middle school band teacher taught us that when playing, for example, a triad, the root should be the note with the most emphasis. Otherwise, it will sound like the wrong chord.
That's similar to jazz articulation, where if the emphasis (articulation) is put on the wrong note, you sound like you're playing over the wrong chord!
So helpful thank you! You are the best technical teacher on RUclips and I love that you’re never trying to sell me something.... are rare jewel! 🎷💗
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Please never stop doing these videos!
Great to hear your teachings even as an Alto-Sax-Beginner since 3 weeks!
Glad you enjoy it! Thanks
Thank you very much. It really help me learning jazz as a beginner
First video I watched of you....That big heart in the outro fits perfectly.....I wanted to say that I can feel the love in you brother and I love you for that! Great video, keep doing them!
Thanks Mr. Blue!
From France: This is great, will show it to my friends
Thanks, sharing is the best thing for my channel
bro you articulate so well it transcends your instrument to your speaking! thanks 🙏
I appreciate that!
Super clear video, thanks a lot Sirvalorsax. If you are a guitarist looking to improve your articulation like me, check the sheet music at minute 2:55. You can imitate the phrasing by picking the accented notes only, instead of picking all the notes as most jazz guitarists do. Accent the upbeats, use a hammer-on or pull-up to the target note. This is the way Mike Moreno picks, adds a lot of swing and sounds both "in style" (so to speak) and modern. The phrasing itself makes it swing despite of how straight or "triplety" your swing feel is.
Man. I'm a guitarist trying to improve my articulation and this lesson was a revelation to me. Enlightening stuff that really transcends instruments. Thanks so much!
Great to hear! Thanks
The best articulation video out there, period. Keep up the good work it’s it’s a pleasure!
Thanks
Yes-super cool and clear explanation-thanks -really enjoyed
Thanks
Nver even thought of this, thanks dude!
Great teaching. Thank you.
Super helpful Sir, I been needin this instruction! The wrong contrasted with the right, the stress to transcribe things I love.. yes!
Cool
Well, that was a breath of fresh air. I have been accenting the chord tones instead of outlining them. No wonder I sound so wrong. So very very wrong. Thanks.
Glad it was helpful!
Yess In Deedy!!!!!!
Sonny Stitt was a prime example of how to do it right Listen to the eternal triangle solo especial the bridges he kills them and his phrasing is the shit.........
Great teaching Brotha
Love your work
Especially (sorry)
Thanks, I'll check it out
First of all amazing video, it's going to completely change how I practice, but secondly, I can't believe you mentioned Cannonball's solo on Limehouse blues! That's literally one of my vavorite solos ever
YEP!!
This Guy is fabulous
Thanks
Very well communicated as usual. You are one of the best!!!
I can't thank you enough for this - but my thanks you certainly have!
Cool
Great lesson. Thank you!
Really good lessons, best I have seen, Thanks a lot!
Thanks
This is a beautiful video, very well explained. Thanks bro.
Thanks
Keeping this one for my practice sessions!
Excellent video, really useful, thx man!
Great advice Adrien.
Thanks for watching!
Excellent what about how one articulates a high note used to reverse direction versus a low note when reversing direction
Great video! Hugs from Brazil! 👏👏👏
This makes so much sense, and I wouldn't have know to do this. I wonder whether there is also a need to have the chord tones on downbeats, Or is articulation on the chord tones wherever they fall in a measure what is important? Thank you.
Very good advice. I've been struggling with getting the F-F-E-Eb-D run in Moose The Mooche to sound right. You sure know what you're talking about so I'm looking forward to learning some more about articulation from you. I have really bad technique (not as in unclean but as in slow) so I always have to force myself to do some more transcribing, etudes etc. and not just technique. Playing without the rhythm section is a great advice. Once heard Jimmy Heath talk about being able to play the chords and the groove of the tune all on your own without metronome or playback so that you're not depended on the band but able to use it to your advantage.
Good Sir, very nice... thank you. Played out last night...heard "Dude , you're good!" Come home and pull you up... hear myself saying "Dude, you suck!"
Good to hear that you pleased the crowd. Great way to start up a fan base!!
Please,can you to make a vídeo about resonators and power in tenor Saxo.
Gracias
Thank you,haiti watching you
You are great!!
Great very valuable content!
Glad you enjoyed it
I'm slightly confused! Is this the same as the 'dooden' tonguing technique? Some well-known players/educators put the accent on the first note...the 'doo' if you like, and on the third and so on. The chord tones. The 'den' always sounded like the softer articulation. Please could you clarify? Thanks!
It's the same basic idea but the dood'n tonguing usually has the tongue still in contact with the reed. That's why the "den" sounds softer. In this lesson, the tongue is just accenting the articulated note. The accent can fall on the "first" note depending on where the first note is in the phrase. For example: Ornithology, the first note is on the off beat and I would accent it. Charlie Parker got really creative with this in moving accents around but as a starting lesson I would keep it very simple
@@Sirvalorsax Thanks so much for the explanation! 😊
Great informative videos thank you sir
Glad you like them!
Amazing teachings
Great explanation. Thanks
Glad it was helpful!
Another old school way we were taught to think of this is using "syncopation" where you accent the AND or UP beat of every beat... one AND two AND three AND four AND one...etc. so as you very nicely explained, the non-accented chord notes are on the down beats and the upbeat is accenting (or articulating) the non-chord tones. Seems counter- intuitive since you may think the chord tones should be the ones getting accented, but the accent on the slightly delayed UP beat is essentially to establish the "swing" rhythm feel, and the DOWN beat establishes that it is a chord tone...this technique may not always be fixed in stone, but certainly prevalent in swing and bebop jazz. Great video on a very important concept!
Thanks
Greetings from the UK. What do you think of the Silverstein ligature now you've had it for some time please?
I love it. I fit my ligatures to match how my reeds behave. I don't use it for the videos very often because people will think you need an expensive ligature to play well.
Great! Thank you!
I understand how you start by just ‘blowing’ the first note. I also get the tongue on the off beat. What I cannot understand, is what happens to the third note in terms of what your tongue does. Do you just slur and let go or do you tongue it too and cut it short? I ma not sure I can explaine but it has been an eternal doubt to me. Thanks for the videos. THey are truly awesome!
I am a concert pianist and the slurs (we call this kind of articulation) , are really messing me up
Slur the into the 3rd note from the second
@@Sirvalorsax thank you so much!
Keep it up bro. Any tips on good sound quality? Thanks
Could you do a video of yourself transposing a piece of sheet music? Would really appreciate one!
That will be tricky because of copyright stuff but I'll see what I can do
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Wow excelente !
Gracias
we always say jazz articulation is when you accent on the up Beat rather than down Beat but i was just working on the Articulation of A Section of Anthropology , there you see every accent is on down the beat, any explanation ?
This lesson serves as a guide to understanding how to hear the harmonic function of articulation. In other words, we are training our ear to hear a chord progression through rhythm and articulation. In advanced songs like Anthropology, this is far from the basics. Charlie Parker was known for pulling and stretching the "harmonic function" through articulation and altered note choices. I would recommend starting with Abersold jazz licks and seeing how the foundation of jazz articulation and rhythm works first, and then seeing how the jazz greats were able to expand on that concept. Thanks for watching
@@Sirvalorsax Hey Man, thanks for your great explanation ! i will check them out for sure ! cheers bro ;)
@@Sirvalorsax Though Bird has also tunes which following the basic rules, the best example would be the A Section of Scrapple from the Apple, right ?!!
why are we accenting the non chords note, its counter intuitive but seem to work ,
The emphasis on the nonchord tones places more direction on having them resolve.
2.nd part?
WOWW THANKS
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Really good thankyou
Thanks
So are you only articulating the off beats or am I missing something? Like you air hit the first one but what about the rest or is it just being slurred kinda after each off beat articulation?
Air attack the first note accent every other note. Keep in mind this is only a guide to develop an ear for the music. There are many exeptions
Make 4 octaves on alto and the top 10 mouthpieces for that. 👍
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Do mouthpiece pads make an impact on your tone?
Yes but in a more indirect way. They are very comfortable to use when playing and I never play without them.
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Wow lot to digest. If I got this right we play the cord tones on the downbeat, but accent the next note in the scale on the upbeat. Thanks it does sound good. Dick
Very important video! Thank you so much!! :)
If you'd post your PayPal link somewhere - beer's on me!
Lol. Thanks, I'm still learning how to do all that
Please embochure video
If you can play it slow you can play it fast