How to improvise on alto sax using the chord tones

In this video we explore a simple but highly effective way of improvising in a major scale situation, using the chord tones of the scale. It's easy to follow, fun and extremely cool sounding. I hope you find it helpful!
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[@ingedegroen1]

Bedankt

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you so much for your kind support 🤝🤝🎷🎷😎😎

[@willishalliii2350]

I am beginner adult sax learner. Playing these chords inspired my confidence. The sounds were delicious.😊

[@lyndenblades]

That’s great Will! 🎷🎷😎😎🤝🤝

[@therightrican7511]

Lynden Blades
Why didn't anyone tell me how to play a chord - what you have done is fabulous. I now see the light!!!! Thanks so much.
SLB

[@lyndenblades]

Ah it’s so cool to get feedback like this and makes me really happy to hear. Thank you 🤝🤝🎷🎷😎😎

[@chrisgio7816]

Thanks Lynden !! 🙏🏻 Super teacher 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you so much 😎😎🎷🎷🤝🤝

[@chrisgio7816]

Lynden I really appreciate the way you play sax and teach in a really understandable way. Thanks 🙏🏻

[@lyndenblades]

Chris thank you 🤝🤝🎷🎷😎😎

[@BarryCusty]

WOW, how long have I been looking for this kind of inspiration. Brilliant!🎷

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you Barry 🎷🎷😎😎🤝🤝

[@BethTrosello]

Love love love❤

[@lyndenblades]

@@BethTrosello thank you Beth 🤝🤝🎷🎷😎😎🎷❤️🎷

[@trevperkins6782]

Superb and simple. Excellent. Thanks Lynden.

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you so much 🤝🤝😎😎🎷🎷

[@jefflocke-lavell1686]

Thank you great video

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you Jeff 🤝🤝😎😎🎷🎷

[@ingedegroen1]

Love It!! Thanks For clear simpel teachmetod. ❤from Holland

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you so much 🤝🤝🤝🎷🎷😎😎

[@gb5546]

Excellent Explaination !

[@lyndenblades]

Glad it was helpful! 🤝🤝🎷🎷😎😎

[@Calmeraie]

J'aime bien vos leçons. Tout paraît si simple avec vos explications. Bravo pour ce cours d'improvisation

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate your feedback 🤝🤝🎷🎷😎😎

[@goodvibes4201]

Belo trabalho Lynden. Deus Abençoe 🙏

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you so much 🤝🤝🎷🎷😎😎

[@solomann940]

Thanks for that 👌👌

[@lyndenblades]

You’re welcome 🤝🤝🎷🎷😎😎

[@trefordavies3670]

Thanks ! Working on your take five tutorial every day last two weeks .. brilliant lessons .

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you so much Trefor and really pleased to hear that the T5 tutorial is helping 🤝🤝🎷🎷😎😎

[@peterankin985]

Thanks for the vid lynden great for slow learners like me look forward to your website

[@lyndenblades]

Glad you enjoyed it and you’re most welcome. 🤝🤝🎷🎷😎😎

[@BassNSax628]

Good to see you back Lynden.

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you 🤩

[@martindavis3239]

Another great video- so easy to follow and exactly what I am looking for.

[@lyndenblades]

Glad it was helpful! 🤝🤝🎷🎷😎😎

[@tmcunlimited]

That’s a gem of information !
So grateful

[@lyndenblades]

So glad that it’s useful 🤝🤝🎷🎷😎😎

[@kooky74]

Yep. I like too on saxophone. Less on piano. Thx for your video.❤

[@lyndenblades]

You're welcome 😊

[@dexterleeledford2347]

Love your style and teaching is cool. Thanks man!

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you so much Dexter 🤝🤝🎷🎷😎😎

[@raseshgandhi6702]

Thank you so much 🎉

[@lyndenblades]

You’re welcome 😊

[@leonardaaronlevine]

Hi Lyndon, So I'm older and its taking a bit but your videos are unlocking SOOO much for me. Here is a thought, maybe... In this video and probably others like it you have, you use the term 'throwing around" the notes. I get it and can do some of that ..... a bit. Maybe a video on the articulation and voicing technique you are using to make "throwing around" sound nice. Mine sounds like I'm just throwing :)

[@leonardaaronlevine]

Adding... So I slowed you down on you tube settings to take some of it apart. Have you ever listened to your passion at .5 speed? Just kidding but very funny. Seriously, it helped me think of different ways to play based on your progressions. Again THANK YOU!!

[@lyndenblades]

You’re so welcome Leonard 🎷🎷😎😎🤝🤝

[@gregorybaker7983]

Lynden thanks for this tutorial. great idea for practice. I downloaded session band ..Problem...i am an orthodontist and feel like i should go back to school in music to learn how to operate this program. Any thoughts?? Oh how do i buy you a coffee? Thanks Greg Baker

[@lyndenblades]

Hi Gregory, thank you for asking. Follow this link to support the making of these videos www.buymeacoffee.com/lyndenblades
And follow this link for a tutorial about using session band Best backing track app for sax walk through .
th-cam.com/video/aBUM3fbTWo4/w-d-xo.html
And if you need any help just message me here 🎷🎷🤝🤝😎😎

[@eliginalschool]

Lit 🔥

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you 🤝🤝🎷🎷😎😎

[@raseshgandhi6702]

I rasesh Gandhi from India I'm 63 years old. I started to learn during corona time. No body teach near by me.

[@lyndenblades]

that's a shame, but theres lots of knowledge and experience here that you can share :-)

[@Philski27]

One point I'm a bit confused about is if the music is paying in concert C shouldn't you be transposing on the sax?

[@lyndenblades]

Hi Phil, thanks for this. The app transcribes for alto and tenor sax 🤝🤝🎷🎷😎😎

[@alanhowell3646]

The chord in Session Band is a concert EbMaj7. When you click transpose for Eb instruments it changes the backing to Cmaj7 which is correct for Alto.

[@lyndenblades]

Exactly 👍