How to Improvise over the Autumn Leaves on Tenor Sax

In this video we take a deep dive into all of the chords for the classic jazz standard “Autumn Leaves”. We look at all of the chords, making sure we understand each one and the relationship they have with each other. Wow, that sounds heavy! But it isn’t, its beautiful and fun and I carefully and clearly explain not only the chords but exactly how I’m making a (hopefully) lovely solo over the entire tune. I’m aiming to explain things in a way that everyone gets so please do let me know what you think.
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[@dealer205]

Thanks

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you very much 🤝🤝🎷😎😎😎

[@dealer205]

Great stuff, trumpet player, average.

[@lyndenblades]

@@dealer205 wow that’s so cool to think that trumpet players are using my videos too! Thank you 🤩

[@newscrews11]

You're a genius... simple as that. Your superpower is not being pompous about posh approaches and keeping it dead simple for muggles. Never change ...

[@lyndenblades]

That’s so kind of you to say, definitely not a genius though!! 🤝🤝🎷🎷😎😎

[@newscrews11]

@@lyndenblades are so

[@lyndenblades]

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[@johnjones4129]

Thank you Lynden for all the extra work in putting the notes you are playing on the screen. It makes life so much easier for the listener.

[@lyndenblades]

John thank you and you’re welcome 🤝🤝🎷🎷😎😎

[@thaddeusgrey8747]

Your method of explaining the theory is so easy to follow. Thank you for taking your valuable time to make these videos for all of us.

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you so much for your feedback and you’re most welcome 🤝🤝🤝🎷😎😎

[@johnclarke7828]

Great video thanks. Your use of the harmonic minor scale plus 9th works really well over one of my favourite songs, Softly as in a Morning Sunrise. Apart from the bridge, it is repeated minor 2-5-1s in C-7I play tenor so D-7 for me. The harmonic minor scale with the 9th is beautiful and for Softly it’s basically 3/4 of the entire song. Gracias from Mexico.

[@lyndenblades]

Wow! Thank you John and to think of you watching my videos in Mexico 🇲🇽 is honestly such a thrill. I love the tune softly and I love harmonic minor and it’s magical 9th. Thank you for reaching out 🤝🤝🤝🎷🎷🤝🤝🇲🇽🇬🇧🇲🇽🇬🇧

[@darrenevans7135]

This is a really clear and simple video to watch and understand. Keep it up Lynden 😊

[@lyndenblades]

Thanks so much Darren, that’s really kind of you to say 🤝🤝🎷🎷😎😎

[@wschrad]

Much thanks from NYC for sharing this!

[@martinlearnsjazz]

You make it so easy to understand and try it out. Thank you Lynden! Coffee coming now...

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate your help and support 🤝🤝🎷🎷😎😎

[@rayjalil]

Thanks Lynden. Great learning content here. Chord chart breakdowns never looked so good and clear! Thank you. 🎉

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you Ray. Stay tuned, I’ve nearly finished editing a chord breakdown for Misty, should be up soon 🤝🤝🎷🎷😎😎

[@kooky74]

As good as the previous one. I don't know other youtube teacher taking time to do both versions on dedicated videos. Thanks ❤

[@lyndenblades]

Kooky that’s very kind of you to say, thank you 🤝🤝🎷🎷😎😎

[@terryquinn2042]

Brilliant Lynden, love your enthusiasm it is very infectious and informative
Thank you so much for your tuition. please keep up the good work.

[@lyndenblades]

Thank so much Terry, I really appreciate your encouragement and kind comments 🤝🤝😎😎🎷🎷

[@Stevecollinsclear]

AWESOME work - much appreciated. I fear I am grasping a little- from Brisbane Australia

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you so much Steve and so cool to think my videos are being watched in Australia 🇦🇺 🇬🇧🇦🇺🇬🇧🇦🇺🇬🇧🤝🤝🤝🎷🎷🎷

[@craig9140]

This was an awesome lesson! One of your best…

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you so much Craig 🤝🤝🎷🎷😎😎

[@aperez10]

Excellent!

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@leobn2010]

A bit advanced for me, but lovely ideas and great explanations! Many thanks! Cheers! L

[@lyndenblades]

You’re welcome 🤝🤝🎷🎷😎😎

[@yogesh193001]

Dude, you might be a great teacher and all, and I will watch again to try and decifer, having never played a sax and hoping to play someday, but man oh man, the sound you were producing got me mesmerized. This is the first time I've heard you, and I'm going to look for more of your playing! Thank you

[@lyndenblades]

Yogesh thank you, that’s very nice of you to say 🙏🙏🤝🤝😎😎🎷🎷

[@thysaxo]

Merci pour ces explications très claires, j’attends les suivantes avec impatience 🇫🇷🎷 Thank you for these very clear explanations, I look forward to the following

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you so much 🎷🎷😎😎🤝🤝

[@heardat2007]

Please keep it up, bro . I'm in Norwalk CT

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you so much, I will do. Norwalk looks great 🤝🤝😎😎🎷🎷

[@zoaltamam]

Sir, this is EXACTLY what everyone needs!! You have a thing for teaching, I know that because I do too, and I understand what it takes to explain something in such excellent clarity.
So, thank you a million for this amazing work. You are helping more than you can imagine. Coffee coming right away....
Ashraf

[@lyndenblades]

Oh Ashraf you’re so kind, I really appreciate what you’ve said and it really touches me. I reach out my hand to shake yours, thank you very much sir 🤝🤝🎷🎷😎😎

[@wschrad]

Thanks!

[@jacquesmizan-xn1jm]

Really enjoyed that Lynden - looking forward to loads more 🎉

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you so much Jacque 🤝🤝😎😎🎷🎷

[@ballyola9620]

Listening and watching from Nigeria, Lagos precisely. The video is far- reaching and I'm glad I washed it to the end. Self thought and amateur beginner. I have learn so much but I haven't get the hang improvisation but watching this tutorial give me more depth into improvisation. I have not able afford one on one teaching. I can add this technic to what I already know. Here's my question. I play Alto. What is Autumn Leaves on Alto?

[@ballyola9620]

What key is Autumn Leaves on Alto?

[@lyndenblades]

Hi Bally and thank you so much for your comment and feedback and it’s such an amazing thing to know that people might be watching my videos in Nigeria 🇳🇬 🇬🇧🇳🇬🇬🇧 and I extend my hand to shake yours 🤝.
Here is the alto version of Autumn Leaves for you
How to Improvise over the Autumn Leaves on Alto Sax
th-cam.com/video/M-R6K-YEKr0/w-d-xo.html

[@hubdecassis]

So good, so nice , so understandable as always 😊

[@lyndenblades]

Ah thank you so much, it’s really kind of you to say 🤝🤝😎😎🎷🎷

[@heardat2007]

Awesome thk u sir

[@lyndenblades]

You are so welcome 🤝🤝😎😎🎷🎷

[@artmayer6117]

This was great, Lynden. Do you offer any private lessons via zoom?

[@lyndenblades]

Hi Art, thank you for your support via buy me a coffee, it is really very much appreciated 🤝🤝🎷🎷😎😎
I do teach via Zoom, can you please send me an email to [e-mail] ? Many thanks 🤩

[@davidhyatt7550]

Hi Lyndon. First of all THANK YOU for your wonderful tutorials. My question is this. I'm trying to coordinate the melody in my Real Book for tenor--b flat-- and the chart from the IRealPro which is in A minor. How do I find the right chart for melody in the Real Book? -- which is in A major.

[@lyndenblades]

Hi David, thank you for your comments and I’m delighted that you’re finding my tutorials useful.
At the top of the page in iReal, have a look for this :Aa and touch it. Then you’ll see the transpose button. Does this help?

[@stevet1889]

Hi Lynden Great video thanks. A novice user to iReal Pro so bit confused on how to match what you are demonstrating. Default concert key for the tune is G- so I set the key A- to get the D7 G7 etc chords to show for the Tenor. However the Piano and Bass are now playing in A- so that doesn't work with the Bb Tenor when in playback. I'm I missing something in iReal Pro or maybe I'm just being a bit thick 🙂

[@lyndenblades]

Hi Steve, no you’re not being thick, you need to transpose for Bb. Look at the tune, top right see a question mark in a circle, next to that see “Aa”. Touch that a box opens, see “transposing instrument”, touch that and set it to Bb. Please let me know if that helps 🤝🤝🤝🎷🎷🤝🤝

[@stevet1889]

Brilliant thanks Lynden😊

[@lyndenblades]

@@stevet1889 most welcome and if you need anything else please feel free to reach out 🤝🤝🎷🎷😎😎

[@aristevons6389]

Where about in England do you live so I could come round for a lesson. Im in Manchester.😊

[@lyndenblades]

Hi Ari, I’m in Bedford 🤝🤝🎷🎷😎😎

[@lyndenblades]

I also offer zoom lessons though if it’s too far 🤝🤝

[@iankilloran9301]

Really excellent videos! 👏

[@lyndenblades]

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[@lyndenblades]

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[@rebornvirgin]

VERY HIGH QUALITY CONTENT! Ive been trying to brush up on my music theory and this really helps. Much thanks

[@lyndenblades]

Thank you so much 🤝🤝🎷🎷😎😎

[@stevet1889]

Cancel that. Just spotted a transpose option. Sorry!!!!

[@lyndenblades]

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Also from New zealand

[@lyndenblades]

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Whatever you do stay an Englishman please, no Americanisms!

[@lyndenblades]

@@hugovandermeer1566 I’ll do my best!! 🤝🤝🎷🎷😎😎