Bettertrax is a great addition for Bettersax subscribers. I have loads of playalong books, but only relate to 2 or 3 tunes in each. Your selections, Jay, are all favourites I'll love working on. With an app I already have for changing pitch, I can slow them down and practise in any key, with your really groovy rhythm section. Thank you, Jay. Yet again you've hit gold!
Jay you will always be the teacher and me the student thats for sure. This version of ALL OF ME just fantastic. It seems every time you play through the piece you take the mouthpiece out and place your head to the side. Sorry looks wrong. Shouldn't the thought be a new breath and start of the next phrase.
Oh yeah! Our wishes are being heard! If it's okay to request, Green Dolphin street next? I would love to hear your tone and improvisation on that classic! Thanks again Jay! I can wait to hear you cover more standards!
Hey Jay Im curious I need to do an improvisation on All of Me for class and im wondering if you have any tips. I know I can improvise but with this song Im struggling and keep leading myself into notes that sound off and this is causing me to play with less power and emotions and fun. Ive always been good at keeping to a blues scale or a chord because I feel like there is more freedom but when I have to, I guess, pay attention to changes then I start making production im not proud of. What are your tips to imporovising over this song and others like it better? Also what reed are you using ive been trying to experiment with different ones to find what I enjoy the most. And of course amazing playing man im never disappointed
You may want to check out my latest Better Sax course the Harmonic Foundation. It covers all the scales, chords and music theory you need to improvise over standards like this. bettersax.com/products/harmonic-foundation
Thanks! Very professional gear, unfortunately way above my budget.... I am still learning this stuff and bought SM 57 and Focusrite Scarlett, seems to work ok for now!😊
Really great impro Jay ! You've got lessons about blues, about pentatonics, do you plan to launch a lesson about improvising on a jazz standard ?? I'll be very interested.
Is that a Selmer balanced action? Sounds so different the Yanni on Fly Me To The Moon. Is that more down to the mic and different EQ? I'd like to hear a side-by-side comparison.
there is an intro to each tune which gives you time to get ready for the beginning of the melody. No vocal count in though. On iReal Pro there is always a count in.
You don't need all the files right away, there are a lot of extras most people will not need. When and if you do, you can get those from your account by logging in at anytime. I suggest downloading the files that are marked [backing tracks] to start.
Use Coupon Code LAUNCH10 at checkout to save $10 on the first collection of backing tracks Essential Jazz Repertoire Vol. 1 bettertrax.com
Loving the music all the way from South Africa
Thanks Ryan
Man, I could listen to this all day long ... 'cept it makes me get my horn out!
Thanks
I played this from a real book for my jazz band class the other day. I love this arrangement better
great playing, Jay! This and Ian Boyter's interpretation are my favorite takes on this old classic...
Bettertrax is a great addition for Bettersax subscribers. I have loads of playalong books, but only relate to 2 or 3 tunes in each. Your selections, Jay, are all favourites I'll love working on. With an app I already have for changing pitch, I can slow them down and practise in any key, with your really groovy rhythm section. Thank you, Jay. Yet again you've hit gold!
Why so low on likes ppl! Squeeze it out of your negative hearts some positive vibes 👍❤
What a lovely tune to hear if you were dining in a posh restaurant, dressed up to the nines . Gorgeous relaxing tune and exquisitely played by you Jay
Thanks for listening
Just uhhu
Great playing!
Beautiful tone!
The Spirit of Dex lives on 😎
I like very much your improv on this tune and in all the others I’ve heard from you. 👏
Thank you very much!
......Jay......You are a master...!!!
...For me....your rhythm beat....at least in All of me...it's near the Dexter Gordon's
thanks!
Jay you will always be the teacher and me the student thats for sure. This version of ALL OF ME just fantastic. It seems every time you play through the piece you take the mouthpiece out and place your head to the side. Sorry looks wrong. Shouldn't the thought be a new breath and start of the next phrase.
Bravo, Jay!
good dynamics very round sound Jay!
Sublime!!!Thank you very much Jay, this version is amazing!!!
Oh yeah! Our wishes are being heard! If it's okay to request, Green Dolphin street next? I would love to hear your tone and improvisation on that classic! Thanks again Jay! I can wait to hear you cover more standards!
Great suggestion!
Very spacious and melodic Jay, nicely done
thanks!
♥️🎷👍 bello... grazie mille
Very nice!!!
Thanks!!
Incredible!
I love the sax! 😍
Sounding real good Jay, I think your resent neck and mouthpiece have worked a treat, keep em coming.
Thanks, will do!
Hey jay! Could you do My Foolish Heart? Ever since I heard Chad LB play it I’ve been in love with the tune
great suggestion! Love that tune as well.
😃 J'apprécie le joueur !
A transcription of this solo would be great! As usual your melodies are tasteful and have a beautiful melodic development, not to mention the sound!
Great solo, I would want the transcription a lot! I could buy it
Sounds amazing
Nice one Jay !
Thanks!
Great !!! 😊👏👌
well done bro love you on tenor more commanding
So good!
Hey Jay Im curious I need to do an improvisation on All of Me for class and im wondering if you have any tips. I know I can improvise but with this song Im struggling and keep leading myself into notes that sound off and this is causing me to play with less power and emotions and fun. Ive always been good at keeping to a blues scale or a chord because I feel like there is more freedom but when I have to, I guess, pay attention to changes then I start making production im not proud of. What are your tips to imporovising over this song and others like it better? Also what reed are you using ive been trying to experiment with different ones to find what I enjoy the most. And of course amazing playing man im never disappointed
You may want to check out my latest Better Sax course the Harmonic Foundation. It covers all the scales, chords and music theory you need to improvise over standards like this. bettersax.com/products/harmonic-foundation
Record yourself and LISTEN to what you’re playing. Improve the weak spots and memorize a few different versions. Mix & match is a lot of fun!
Sounds great, man! I know it’s mostly about the sax player😊 but can U tell also what is your recording gear?☀️
Coles 4038 mic UA Apollo interface
Thanks! Very professional gear, unfortunately way above my budget....
I am still learning this stuff and bought SM 57 and Focusrite Scarlett, seems to work ok for now!😊
Really great impro Jay ! You've got lessons about blues, about pentatonics, do you plan to launch a lesson about improvising on a jazz standard ?? I'll be very interested.
Yes, coming very soon!
上手いなぁ！
Is that a Selmer balanced action? Sounds so different the Yanni on Fly Me To The Moon. Is that more down to the mic and different EQ? I'd like to hear a side-by-side comparison.
that's a Yanagisawa TWO2
Sounds so good what mouthpiece are you playing?
This is my Jody Jazz DV NY 7*
what mouthpiece is he playing on?
Phat sound
Hey jay! Could you do secret love?
great suggestion, love that tune.
I'm looking at getting vol. 1. Just curious is there a count in at the beginning for either the MP3 or iReal Pro files? Thanks.
there is an intro to each tune which gives you time to get ready for the beginning of the melody. No vocal count in though. On iReal Pro there is always a count in.
que boquilla usas amigo y que medida ?
How do you record yourself with video and audio (sax) with the backing track with high quality like this ?
I made some videos about this on my other channel @better sax
Tenor arrebenta...
Awe G
😂SA tings
Is there a way to get everything in one download?
Once purchased, I seem to be faced with several minutes of clicking and downloading
You don't need all the files right away, there are a lot of extras most people will not need. When and if you do, you can get those from your account by logging in at anytime. I suggest downloading the files that are marked [backing tracks] to start.
What sax are you playing here? Thanks!
Yanagisawa TWO2UL with a KB Sax hand hammered Bronze neck
May I ask ... what are the headphones you use in this and many other videos? Is there an "open" model you could recommend? Thanks.
Those are Sony studio headphones that are standard for recording. The mic is a coles 4038 and I use UA Apollo interface.
Dexter Gordon sound
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