5 Aspects of Charlie Parker's Articulation

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  • Опубликовано: 29 май 2020
  • I was going to label this "How To Do Jazz Articulation" or "How To Bebop Tongue," but the truth is that there are many different concepts of articulation. The style of articulation I have become the biggest fan of is Charlie Parker's. I remember in high school thinking, "How did he make his notes sound so... poppy?" as in the accents were so defined. This video uncovers 5 levels of detail that go into Charlie Parker's articulation. I hope this helps someone!
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  • @shendshillova6872
    @shendshillova6872 4 года назад +535

    Why is Bruno Mars explaining me how to articulate Charlie Parker licks?

    • @chonkeboi
      @chonkeboi Год назад +1

      Why no comments on this post

    • @jockey101
      @jockey101 Месяц назад +1

      @@chonkeboi Yes

  • @liccmy2517
    @liccmy2517 4 года назад +440

    This video is further proof that transcribing bird lines, and snorting quality cocaine are essentially the same thing.

    • @TWO20
      @TWO20 4 года назад +14

      Cocaine? It’s more like meth.

    • @Saxologic
      @Saxologic  4 года назад +41

      Good god 😂

    • @shgh2695
      @shgh2695 4 года назад +1

      Owen Leeuwis more like Walter white meth

    • @docsaxman
      @docsaxman 3 года назад +1

      That’s funny I wanted to write the same thing and i was shedding in the 80s LOL

    • @Lucia-kk4kn
      @Lucia-kk4kn 3 года назад

      Too much faso pibe!

  • @Saxologic
    @Saxologic  4 года назад +686

    I apologize for seeming a bit crazy in this. It was 5am and I hadn't slept. Heck, it's 2:20pm now and I still haven't slept. Let's go!!!!

    • @ABC97613
      @ABC97613 4 года назад +30

      Haha its great! Makes you really stand out from the rest

    • @MrDamojak
      @MrDamojak 4 года назад +3

      Idk lol

    • @dobo7227
      @dobo7227 4 года назад +25

      Go to sleep

    • @Saxologic
      @Saxologic  4 года назад +38

      @@dobo7227 No

    • @MrDamojak
      @MrDamojak 4 года назад +11

      @@Saxologic yes

  • @MiguelGebremedhin
    @MiguelGebremedhin 4 года назад +215

    Dude this is the first video I've seen from you. You have no idea how lucky people are to have info like this on a single RUclips video. It took me YEARS to learn this stuff and you pretty much just surmised jazz tonguing in 11 minutes. Simply amazing tutorial with the right amount of cringe

    • @Saxologic
      @Saxologic  4 года назад +28

      Miguel G “Right amount of cringe” hahahaha. Thanks man!

    • @danmcbmusic
      @danmcbmusic Год назад

      Word!

  • @DavePollack
    @DavePollack 4 года назад +250

    "Make it jazzy" might be the single worst phrase related to music.
    (great job!)

    • @Saxologic
      @Saxologic  4 года назад +43

      I agree! Hey, we should do a video called “10 Things Jazz Players Hate Hearing.”

    • @DavePollack
      @DavePollack 4 года назад +16

      @@Saxologic Oh man...I have a ton - that could be pretty funny

    • @Saxologic
      @Saxologic  4 года назад +16

      Sweet! I will get back to you on this after my next 2 videos.

    • @The__Thunder__
      @The__Thunder__ 3 года назад +3

      @@Saxologic a good one would also be "what's the fastest song you can play?" That's one for a musician in general.

  • @sknuts6429
    @sknuts6429 4 года назад +91

    Now that I scream while I’m playing I’ve noticed my articulation improving

  • @yatinolatino4314
    @yatinolatino4314 4 года назад +346

    The excessive screaming really helped

  • @DaDarkGuy
    @DaDarkGuy 4 года назад +237

    That Cherokee solo changed my life no cap

  • @derycktaylor3677
    @derycktaylor3677 4 года назад +123

    This is exactly the information which I have been searching for, for years.
    Nobody has ever put it all together in such a step by step way.
    I am very grateful.
    Thanks a lot

  • @joshuahill4263
    @joshuahill4263 4 года назад +143

    0:01 when you get possessed by your favorite saxophonist

  • @pipingcoffee1778
    @pipingcoffee1778 4 года назад +58

    This sounds very difficult... good thing I’m a trombone player

    • @pjbpiano
      @pjbpiano 4 года назад

      I agree!

    • @ivannazuniga2945
      @ivannazuniga2945 3 года назад +2

      @Shivani B i know its been like two months but you shouldn't give up on sax. This video may seem hard, but with time, practice, and research, this stuff starts te become easier. Sax is a very fun instrument and tenors have an amazing sound :D

    • @Eramsay121
      @Eramsay121 3 года назад +3

      I’m a guitar player, I don’t even know what I’m doing here

  • @kentosalazar
    @kentosalazar 4 года назад +31

    i like how i’m not even a sax player but i still feel like this is very informative lol

    • @Basstaco69
      @Basstaco69 4 года назад

      You could be one though. It’s really easy to learn🤷🏼‍♂️

  • @gooball2005
    @gooball2005 4 года назад +46

    this is some chaotic good energy

  • @thewarhenk
    @thewarhenk 2 года назад +8

    While still a student yourself (aren't we all?!), you're already a remarkable teacher. While I wish a big career for you, given your talent and personality, I would hope that you always make room for teaching, because you have a great gift of communication.

  • @shysaxguy
    @shysaxguy 4 года назад +26

    You make me feel like you're Dr. Emmett Brown if he chose jazz language instead of time travel.

  • @bread976
    @bread976 4 года назад +4

    Glad to finally hear someone talk about Dood’n Tonguing in a video. I feel many jazz educators throughout my lifetime have failed to bring it up.

  • @conradthe2
    @conradthe2 4 года назад +9

    More of this late night content please. As someone w a mild case of ADD this learns me very well

    • @Saxologic
      @Saxologic  4 года назад +1

      conradthe2 dangerous thing to tell me! Haha

  • @posey2069
    @posey2069 3 года назад +3

    I don’t play saxophone and I don’t know anyone who does, I do know who Charlie Parker and John Coltrane is and I do listen to them. Anyway, I’ve been binge watching your videos for days now since I saw you on my recommendation page, because I find you funny.
    Now, the true question that’s been lying under my heart for days is: has anyone told you you look a lot like Bruno Mars?

  • @hunteralexander9791
    @hunteralexander9791 4 года назад +7

    Please make more content like this. 5am is your prime time.

    • @Saxologic
      @Saxologic  4 года назад +2

      Hunter Alexander This is a very dangerous thing to tell me 😂

  • @benhostetler268
    @benhostetler268 4 года назад +2

    This is one of the best explanations for “Jazz articulation” and “ghost notes/muted tonguing”.

  • @jaykay1053
    @jaykay1053 4 года назад +5

    I have been obsessed by my annoyingly classical articulation limits! This video is perfect for me! Step 1, Step 2... Love it! Really helps. Thank you sooooo very much for your high energy and your demo and explanation of the dooden method. Awesomely helpful! BTW: Never apologize for your natural way of being. This is you - and you are great!

    • @Saxologic
      @Saxologic  4 года назад

      jaykay1053 what a kind comment!

  • @andrewdeez_
    @andrewdeez_ 4 года назад +2

    I don’t play sax, and yet this was one of the BEST fucking lessons I’ve ever watched.

  • @SeanFuller
    @SeanFuller 4 года назад +2

    I loved your video and was inspired by it. I'm 54 and played in marching band so many years ago (until 1983). What I love is jazz and that sound. We were never taught to the level you are playing. I didn't even know it existed at the time, although my improvisation skills were pretty good and I touched on some of the concepts you are explaining here. I'm getting old and having CNS problems that impede my playing but you are still an inspiration. I love it when you go cooler and cooler until you just yell. That is so awesome. Keep it up Man. I have subscribed and plan to go back through your other videos. I love the saxophone so much! I love you for wanting to share with the world!

  • @23leatherhead
    @23leatherhead 3 года назад +2

    The spaz-tastic sleep-deprivastic delivery of this lesson is what made me watch every second of the video. Made me immediately go get my horn out and adopt it....it works!!
    Always teach like this and I will always watch. Bravo, sir. Impressive. Thank you!

  • @machu8243
    @machu8243 3 года назад +4

    Love the personalized commentary man. Making learning funny is great way to teach jazz and find success. Nice one.

  • @ivansantiago8363
    @ivansantiago8363 2 года назад +1

    Finally, I found the video I’ve been searching for many years.

  • @altoassassin
    @altoassassin 4 года назад +59

    I was literally thinking about this yesterday

  • @wrenclark4907
    @wrenclark4907 2 года назад +3

    ur amazing omg. this is so interesting!!!! i really really love playing charlie parker even tho i can only play it at like half speed rn lmao. ill get there

  • @user-yw9mw9hv8o
    @user-yw9mw9hv8o 4 года назад +14

    crazy or not, it shows your character.. maybe?
    and i really like thatthe structure is still pretty good and your thoughts seem organized

  • @RipSnip
    @RipSnip 4 года назад +16

    8:46 my jazz director always refers to ghost tounging as "doodle tounging" and often uses Clark Terry as a reference as he uses doodle tounging in his scatting, similar to what Jerry Bergonzi was referring to

    • @Saxologic
      @Saxologic  4 года назад +4

      RipSnip Interesting! I think I avoided saying that because doodle tonguing is the same name as another tonguing method (an alternative to double tonguing where you tongue the reed going up AND down).

  • @renaissanceman165
    @renaissanceman165 4 года назад +1

    I love your instruction, Bro! Thank you for identifying the various tonguing techniques. I've played a lot of sax sounds and riffs that I like by ear, without having yet learned the techniques in my lessons. Thank you for breaking it down.

  • @bartlettish
    @bartlettish 2 года назад +1

    I am learning to play the clarinet and recorder, but i really liked how you describe what you are doing and put some laughter into in for me too. Thank you, that was educational and entertaining
    margarita

  • @saxophonemechanic5454
    @saxophonemechanic5454 4 года назад +1

    No apologies needed. Seeing this real you is what makes the clip. I’m serious. The info is gold and the way you delivered it was platinum! Ya know what I’m sayin’ dude?

  • @craigiefconcert6493
    @craigiefconcert6493 4 года назад +2

    You were up all night practicing? That’s dedication! Subscribed from this one video. You rock!!!!

  • @catherinegoldspring1806
    @catherinegoldspring1806 4 года назад +2

    I’m so glad I found your channel! Was so clear, fun and I’m mind blown by the new technique I’ve learnt! Thank you RUclips for sharing secret valuable knowledge to the common man

  • @sj.clarinet
    @sj.clarinet 4 года назад +1

    Your sounddd *chefs kiss*. Thanks for another helpful video!

  • @monkeymage1016
    @monkeymage1016 3 года назад +1

    Man I love you, never stop

  • @AlexandroDiogenes
    @AlexandroDiogenes 4 года назад +1

    Amazing! Very nice video! Like the humour (ofc) and the structure of the whole idea you're presenting! :))
    Niceeeeeee

  • @pootrizz
    @pootrizz 4 года назад +1

    Love the concise and easy to grasp explanations!

  • @luizmarcospedrosadesouza4371
    @luizmarcospedrosadesouza4371 2 года назад +1

    Great. Thank you very much for the clarity in the way you explained and didactically show the whole process. You are a standout in the world of music and jazz that we love so much. Congratulations and keep being that unique human being.

  • @LindyHopparinn
    @LindyHopparinn 4 года назад +1

    Glad to find you Saxologic! You're a crazy guy and I love your content. Your methodology is geared up definitely for engineers like me. After going through many of your videos, everything about improv makes sense. Thank you so much and see you soon! :)

  • @MrBoybergs
    @MrBoybergs 3 года назад +3

    Without any doubt the most hilariously entertaining sax lesson in the whole universe; ever. Sooooo good!

  • @thomaschurch3379
    @thomaschurch3379 3 года назад +1

    Thanks I love hearing you play ! Your vid is very helpful .

  • @l.j.2917
    @l.j.2917 4 года назад +1

    Thanks Saxologic! This video really helped me understand bebop articulation a lot better and I will definitely start doing the practice exercise you suggested!

  • @bradnorman9430
    @bradnorman9430 2 года назад +1

    Great video and great teaching technique....your students are very fortunate to have such an interesting mentor.

  • @Ted_DiSanti
    @Ted_DiSanti 4 года назад +1

    Ayyyyye cuzzy just hit 40K at around 4:00 PM ET the day after this was uploaded, now it's time we see the MK licc compliation

  • @kilian7919
    @kilian7919 4 года назад +1

    Dude. You have such an engaging, genuine approach to teaching, thank you so much for sharing! Subscribed :) All the best to you

    • @Saxologic
      @Saxologic  4 года назад

      Kilian S I am honored!

  • @isaiahhuerta9505
    @isaiahhuerta9505 3 года назад +3

    I’m imagining he’s in like a mall and employees are just walking behind the curtain like “wut the h*ck”

  • @mahteef
    @mahteef 4 года назад +1

    This is the first video I watch of you and you just earned a subscriber

  • @theycallhimdan
    @theycallhimdan 4 года назад +1

    Nice explanation. Important part of jazz articulation.

  • @Chryoss
    @Chryoss 3 года назад +1

    Annnnd, I found myself learning again how to play bass clarinet with saxophones videos, thank you for all this awesome informations, you got a new subscriber !

  • @camtron0
    @camtron0 4 года назад +1

    I like your energy man. Good video

  • @andresavendano7681
    @andresavendano7681 3 года назад +1

    Your information is very helpful. Makes the bebop music closer to me. Thanks.

  • @mikeschouten4732
    @mikeschouten4732 2 года назад +1

    Your tone is stellar!

  • @carlinevanderharg
    @carlinevanderharg 4 года назад +1

    Gonna try this, you make it sound understandable, many thanks!

  • @jonahcabral9693
    @jonahcabral9693 4 года назад +1

    Cool video! each one of birds lines/phrases are so different and complex especially with his articulation. Incredible

  • @wyndhleodumegwu253
    @wyndhleodumegwu253 4 года назад +1

    I adore all of it.
    You are one of the best instituteurs.

  • @ericchang961
    @ericchang961 4 года назад +1

    Bro you are hilarious, keep this ish up, its golden for rookie sax players like myself. Subscribed son!

  • @Novosax
    @Novosax 3 года назад +2

    Excellent video! It's nice to see this information presented concisely, and you provided and good explanation for ghost tonguing. Articulation is a level of the transcribing process that seems sadly lacking among younger players. I've seen many a saxophone student beating their heads against the wall trying to figure this stuff out even though it's right there in their ears.

  • @bitterspike
    @bitterspike 4 года назад +1

    Those tips are amazing mate ! As a new player this helps a lot.

  • @John-vh5ok
    @John-vh5ok 4 года назад +3

    I’ve never heard it explained better. great job!

    • @bzalto
      @bzalto 4 года назад

      You have a great future not only as a player, but as a teacher!!

  • @nathan9392
    @nathan9392 4 года назад +3

    Thank you, I have been wanting this video
    (I was also transcribing that same lick)

  • @miguelmendoza1969
    @miguelmendoza1969 4 года назад +1

    this was great . really enjoyed this video

  • @bertrandrochat1108
    @bertrandrochat1108 4 года назад +1

    Great recording/sound !

  • @xthatghomiex2939
    @xthatghomiex2939 4 года назад +1

    This is awesome, thank you, dude!

  • @lexabenoit756
    @lexabenoit756 3 года назад +7

    Okay but this video was recommended to me at the perfect time since I'm trying to play some of his music. This man was INSANE. Also, I'm new to playing jazz music since I've always just been in concert band. So, I am just struggling 😂😭

  • @jorisbuysse2038
    @jorisbuysse2038 2 года назад +1

    Great stuff, very well explained!

  • @grayfox3057
    @grayfox3057 4 года назад +2

    Dude you have a real talent for teaching let me tell you!

  • @ranulkel349
    @ranulkel349 3 года назад +1

    Nicely played und explained....you are really adding value. In a fun way! :)
    So keep it up please.

  • @danmcbmusic
    @danmcbmusic Год назад +1

    Really well explained, thank you!

  • @snadwich9352
    @snadwich9352 4 года назад +1

    Phenomenal job again 🙏

  • @bertrandrochat1108
    @bertrandrochat1108 4 года назад +2

    Coooool
    I like your crazy-a- bit presentation style
    The info is still present
    Keeeeeeep goint !
    Pleaaaase
    😆👍

  • @HayesProject79
    @HayesProject79 2 года назад

    I am just beginning my sax journey but I will come back to this one day. Sounds amazing

  • @1millioncicades183
    @1millioncicades183 4 года назад +1

    Very helpful video, thank you!

  • @davidbarsic2010
    @davidbarsic2010 4 года назад +1

    Great video! Thank you!

  • @kristiangreene8401
    @kristiangreene8401 4 года назад +34

    Alternate title:
    Kid with tourettes plays charlie parker.

  • @user-br4xw
    @user-br4xw 4 года назад

    Jazz articulation is so hard bruh this video was crazy helpful. Gonna practice now🙏🙏Thanks bro

  • @npwind17
    @npwind17 3 года назад

    Excellent development!

  • @Panda-ej5sq
    @Panda-ej5sq 3 года назад +1

    Love it on the off beat!!!

  • @jollycampentertainment9827
    @jollycampentertainment9827 Год назад

    The intro is just amazing. Got me smiling ear to ear. 😂

  • @Text.__.
    @Text.__. 3 года назад +2

    Charlie Parker: How many coffes did you drink?
    Saxologic: Yes

  • @mogothier2979
    @mogothier2979 4 года назад +6

    I find it really interesting how you really show in details how to ghost notes. One thing I really struggle to is harmonics because my teachers and people on youtube always just say to "open the mouth and really think hard about the note you want to do." If you see this, it would be so helpfull if you could do the same kind of video for harmonics. Go sleep now !

  • @Gabriel-wp7qk
    @Gabriel-wp7qk 4 года назад

    Dude, thank you soooooo much for this vid! This is going to be really helpful uwu

  • @LiTaks03
    @LiTaks03 4 года назад +2

    I have been waiting for a video like this for ages. Thank you!!

  • @leobird8756
    @leobird8756 4 года назад +1

    I usually dislike some aspects of most people trying to teach things on RUclips. But this is gold

  • @Qladstone
    @Qladstone 3 года назад +3

    I get it, he's yelling louder than his saxophone playing so that his neighbours won't complain about the saxophone since it's technically softer than the human voice!

  • @sterlingtenor
    @sterlingtenor 5 месяцев назад

    Oh man. Love this

  • @elijahreyes7487
    @elijahreyes7487 4 года назад +2

    Watching this at 1:40 in the morning really brings out the screams every other minute doesn’t it

  • @lejazz6938
    @lejazz6938 2 года назад

    Super!! ThankYOU!! So helpfull and yet funny!!!!

  • @dominykasbalsys
    @dominykasbalsys 3 года назад

    Damn all of your videos helps me alot! Thanks!!!

  • @npwind17
    @npwind17 3 года назад

    May you be recognized as the fantastic player and educator that you are and your life will be abundant in music, finance, health, beauty and love! You are totally happening!

  • @AntilopeDisecado
    @AntilopeDisecado 4 года назад

    Love the joking around on this one, but really good info!!

  • @ArwenTuty
    @ArwenTuty 3 года назад

    awesome! thank you for that lesson AND for the Christopher's channel indication!! Hope to get this point of doing half tongue soon lol... Cheers from Brazil! o/

  • @curtisvalle5141
    @curtisvalle5141 3 года назад

    Still grinnin', young man. Another reverse double twisted 2 handed home run. Bingo.... nailed it. Soup to nuts. Straight, no chaser.

  • @gavinjoiner2153
    @gavinjoiner2153 4 года назад +1

    Bro the screaming was honestly so relatable, you're truly a goon

  • @guillermogonzalez9945
    @guillermogonzalez9945 4 года назад

    Hi! This is the first time i see anything from you and it is really a Great expirience! Thanks a Lot! I will follow ! Very nice Energy , i recived very good vibes and a lot of knowledge!sorry if i have gramatical errors - english is not my mother tongue, i am from Uruguay,south america-thanks o lot!

  • @dharmeshdeepsaxophone9185
    @dharmeshdeepsaxophone9185 4 года назад

    Amazing sir thanku so much

  • @felixreneault8059
    @felixreneault8059 4 года назад

    so great, could you make more videos like this one ? this is really interesting stuff

  • @amargou
    @amargou 4 года назад

    this helped me with my Au Privave practicing. thx dude

  • @Greg-df4bx
    @Greg-df4bx 3 года назад

    I enjoyed this immensely.