After reading this manga called Blue Giant which is about this kid aspiring to be the best sax player in the world, I got inspired to pick up sax after I reach a certain level with piano. Loved the music theory lessons here, so easy to understand!
Dr. Wally I recently picked up Joe Viola’s book Technique of the Saxophone Vol. 1 on major scales, and I’ve really enjoyed learning my major scales in all 12 keys and starting from each scale degree. Better finger facility, better breath control, better voicing awareness. Funny how it’s all connected! Thanks for the video!
Happy Saturday from Sunny North Carolina! Hope you're well over there, certainly thinking about you guys! Fingers crossed we send a huge aid package soon.
Very good video. I've ended up enjoying the scales and exercises more than I thought possible. Its like a never ending challenge. Many thanks for all the videos and pdf.
I came for the scales and stayed for the 'boop'. By the way, what is the reasoning behind following the Circle of 4ths? When I memorised the scales I started with the Circle of 5th from C to F#, adding an extra #; then follow Circle of 4th from F to Db, adding an extra b. Not based on any musical theory, just that it seemed logical. Thanks for all you do Wally, you make these dry subjects fun.
Talking about alternate key fingering... is there a method to decide when to use the front high F/E fingering versus the palm keys? I find it easier to play with the palm keys, but sometimes it works out better for arpeggios to use the front (like for the F arpeggio). Any suggestions?
Excellent as usual Wally. I’ve been doing this every day since about 2020! (back when I saw my first Dr Wally video). When you say we can’t think about sandwiches during this process, surely you’ll make an exception for Reuben sandwiches? (kind of a deal breaker for me).
the url is very confusing. i already have an account but i cant find all these pdfs you mention there. when i give my email and so on i dont really get anything. shouldnt all this (new) stuff you put should be available for ppl who already have an account? thx for all the resources btw :D
It's super easy - just click the link and fill in the box (click download). If you already have an account, your email isn't added to the list. Unless you have an adblocker or another problem, the .pdf pops right up in your browser.
Scales, to me, is good basic work. Not a great player, at 100 the precision and effort to get quality tone takes effort and repetition, not to mention sight reading if you are looking at the scale
Scales, to me, is good basic work. Not a great player, at 100 the precision and effort to get quality tone takes effort and repetition, not to mention sight reading if you are looking at the scale
There’s just something really satisfying about playing good clean scales. Thanks for the reminder!
Right? Honestly, Tyler and I went to lunch after recording and were like: "that was really fun and satisfying!"
After reading this manga called Blue Giant which is about this kid aspiring to be the best sax player in the world, I got inspired to pick up sax after I reach a certain level with piano. Loved the music theory lessons here, so easy to understand!
I've heard of that, I'll check it out!
@@drwallysaxplease do, some good music theory stuff in there too, one of my favorite reads!
Dr. Wally I recently picked up Joe Viola’s book Technique of the Saxophone Vol. 1 on major scales, and I’ve really enjoyed learning my major scales in all 12 keys and starting from each scale degree. Better finger facility, better breath control, better voicing awareness. Funny how it’s all connected! Thanks for the video!
Wonderful - it's all connected indeed! Have a great weekend!
Greetings from Ukraine and thanks for the useful videos!
Happy Saturday from Sunny North Carolina! Hope you're well over there, certainly thinking about you guys! Fingers crossed we send a huge aid package soon.
You are a great figure and very funny. I love your classes. Thanks. Feel hugged.
Awwwww, thanks friend :)
I’m so inspired by your vids and thank you so much!
Thank you for your work your pedagogy and humor
Many thanks my friend, hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Very good video. I've ended up enjoying the scales and exercises more than I thought possible. Its like a never ending challenge. Many thanks for all the videos and pdf.
Excellent, happy practicing my friend!
Again great video !! Really enjoy the way you teach
Awww, thanks! Hope you have fun practicing the scales!
Well done Doc.
Great video, Dr. Wally! I find tunning througgh scales to be kind of meditative.
Me too! I love it!
I came for the scales and stayed for the 'boop'. By the way, what is the reasoning behind following the Circle of 4ths? When I memorised the scales I started with the Circle of 5th from C to F#, adding an extra #; then follow Circle of 4th from F to Db, adding an extra b. Not based on any musical theory, just that it seemed logical.
Thanks for all you do Wally, you make these dry subjects fun.
The boop helps the technique. Circle of 5ths is great...it's one bigger :)
Perfect video for me i have been avoiding scales long enogh 😂
embrace the scaley boogers, doooo it!!!!
Thank you.! Content is super 💚🎷
Thanks so much :)
Talking about alternate key fingering... is there a method to decide when to use the front high F/E fingering versus the palm keys? I find it easier to play with the palm keys, but sometimes it works out better for arpeggios to use the front (like for the F arpeggio). Any suggestions?
Interestingly you never mentioned the dystopian scale. That''s the one that keeps coming out of my horn when I get the speed up
Ahhh, I teach on Earth 344.7 - the utopian version. Sorry!
Same lmao ! I’m 2 things : a dystopian master 😂, and the 1k like on that video
Excellent as usual Wally. I’ve been doing this every day since about 2020! (back when I saw my first Dr Wally video). When you say we can’t think about sandwiches during this process, surely you’ll make an exception for Reuben sandwiches? (kind of a deal breaker for me).
Hey Bruce! Always make exceptions for a good Reuben. Man, I haven't had a good Reuben in a while....be right back...
What about Arpeggios and Thirds?
Dr. Wally, I would appreciate it if you could write down the number so that I can view your lectures in order.
Hi, I noticed a low A at 10'48"... Do yau have a low A on your alto?
Check yo key signature!
the url is very confusing. i already have an account but i cant find all these pdfs you mention there. when i give my email and so on i dont really get anything. shouldnt all this (new) stuff you put should be available for ppl who already have an account?
thx for all the resources btw :D
It's super easy - just click the link and fill in the box (click download). If you already have an account, your email isn't added to the list. Unless you have an adblocker or another problem, the .pdf pops right up in your browser.
You/we never outgrow the basic and fundamental things.
The better I get, the slower I practice. Agreed.
Scales, to me, is good basic work. Not a great player, at 100 the precision and effort to get quality tone takes effort and repetition, not to mention sight reading if you are looking at the scale
Scales, to me, is good basic work. Not a great player, at 100 the precision and effort to get quality tone takes effort and repetition, not to mention sight reading if you are looking at the scale
Wow … hope I am still playing at 100 ;-)