Jazz Improvisation Lesson - Play the sax by ear

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  • Jazz Improvisation (part 2 of 5) Play the sax by ear!
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    00:00 Introduction
    0:44 Call and Response
    3:52 Part 1 - diatonic (1-5)
    5:40 Part 2 - diatonic (full range)
    7:37 Part 3 - flat 3 (the blues flavor)
    9:12 Part 4 - the Whole enchilada
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  • @jasonkolman7820
    @jasonkolman7820 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Parker’s favorite key. Nice meeting notable tone and mood. Though he’d blow us all off our feet with his speed.

  • @treforward6999
    @treforward6999 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    You have so got the 'Paul Desmond' tone to a tee. I love it.

    • @drwallysax
      @drwallysax  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You. I like you.

  • @TwainsBlues
    @TwainsBlues 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Thoroughly enjoy your approach. The difference between musicians that hear melodically vs memorized patterns is always so apparent. Creatively it's really the difference between composers and technicians. You, Sir, have a beautiful sense of melody... as did Prez, Bird... so many others. I also really like that you stress LISTENING vs memorizing. Never cared for cats that were always trying to force their licks into spaces rather than playing off of or inspiring the interplay around them... Very good stuff and refreshingly appreciated.

    • @drwallysax
      @drwallysax  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks very much!

  • @georgeluna5845
    @georgeluna5845 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Oh this is fun. Playing along with Dr.Wallace is a humbling experience.

    • @drwallysax
      @drwallysax  3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Just have fun and no worries, George! I've been doing this a long time, and there are plenty of players who humble me :)

    • @georgeluna5845
      @georgeluna5845 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks for that. I sound so much better as of late. Could it be my new ‘56’??

    • @drwallysax
      @drwallysax  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@georgeluna5845 gotta be the 56!

  • @TonyAguirreJazz
    @TonyAguirreJazz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    I love how every note you play stands on it's own. These are great!

    • @drwallysax
      @drwallysax  3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      That may be the nicest thing anyone's said about my playing. Seriously, thanks Tony.

  • @drwallysax
    @drwallysax  3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    In part 2 and 4 - feel free to take the tenor lines down an octave (when needed)
    Love,
    Dr. Wally

    • @kodiererg
      @kodiererg 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Dr.Wally, is there somewhere I can download these backing tracks?

    • @drwallysax
      @drwallysax  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@kodiererg You can use the first four bars of "I got Rhythm" in iReal pro - just change the key!

  • @warpo007
    @warpo007 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks Dr Wally, you are one of the best out there. I'm a very new sax player. I'm lucky enough to have friends who are 'musicians' and can play very well. So I have developed improvisation very easily / quickly. None of it is fit for human consumption mind you. We have fun. It's great for develpoing tone. I pick a scale I'm working on and just mess around with those notes. It is also good for 'playing by ear' Again, i can't stress enough. I'm very new, sound terrible 95% of the time. but thats learning for you. I say to anyone still reading my ramble. Don't expect to be Dr Wally instantly with improv.

  • @rinkashimeperoja5344
    @rinkashimeperoja5344 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    You Sir, is a blessings to all of us Beginner saxophonists.. Thank you very much..

    • @drwallysax
      @drwallysax  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Most welcome, Rinkashime!

  • @robertpayne5233
    @robertpayne5233 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I love the way you make simple phrases sound great. Love your sound too.

    • @drwallysax
      @drwallysax  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That made my day, thanks Robert! Hope you have a great week my friend!

  • @nick_cnc
    @nick_cnc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Making those first few simple phrases sound as good as you is such a challenge! Really shines a spotlight on my articulation. This is instantly my favorite video!

    • @drwallysax
      @drwallysax  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Aw man, Nick, that made my day. Thanks my friend. Happy practicing!

  • @bershelly1729
    @bershelly1729 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much, you are so generous for providing free tuition, it is exciting.

    • @drwallysax
      @drwallysax  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Most welcome, Ber. Happy practicing!

  • @Tintenfischfisch
    @Tintenfischfisch 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It's really great! I've made an abonnement from your videos.

    • @drwallysax
      @drwallysax  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      After googling "abonnement" - that's very cool!

  • @TIGUFSUPMET
    @TIGUFSUPMET 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Back in my teaching days I never had a clue how to teach jazz! This is brilliant.

    • @drwallysax
      @drwallysax  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That is incredibly kind, Roger. Thanks my friend!

  • @leejustin5729
    @leejustin5729 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    400 likes, 0 dislikes. y'all can see how much quality in Dr Wallace's video

    • @drwallysax
      @drwallysax  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks Lee, I'm grateful to my students :)

  • @tracybane2170
    @tracybane2170 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great demos and info. Thank you for your videos! You’re awesome! 😊

  • @mrbari8396
    @mrbari8396 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wally Wallace back at it again

    • @drwallysax
      @drwallysax  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Can't stop. Won't stop.

    • @mrbari8396
      @mrbari8396 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@drwallysax Dont stop

  • @dearbenman2446
    @dearbenman2446 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the phrasing in that opening line of the video

  • @tunakuyucu1056
    @tunakuyucu1056 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent video yet once again from Dr. Wally! Thank you!

    • @drwallysax
      @drwallysax  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Tuna!! Happy practicing my friend! Hope you have a great week :)

  • @jamiemcgoldrick3350
    @jamiemcgoldrick3350 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Another great learning tool. Many thanks

  • @Odian7
    @Odian7 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You‘re the best! What a great tool to do the first steps in improvising.

    • @drwallysax
      @drwallysax  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Chris, I really appreciate that my friend!

  • @benjaminkaggwa5481
    @benjaminkaggwa5481 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Teacher Wallance oh thanks for this lesson.. very impactful

  • @ultrasax2254
    @ultrasax2254 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice suit Dr.Wally.

  • @theresaandrews8131
    @theresaandrews8131 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was awesome

  • @KadrianThomas
    @KadrianThomas 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Your teaching is methodical and definitely a very great way that will guarantee a studious person to get results. Thanks, Doc. You are amazing. Yes, I've got to watch this and practice again and again for it to stick.🙏

    • @drwallysax
      @drwallysax  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks so much Kadrian - I LOVE your videos. Great sound a what a fun energy!

    • @KadrianThomas
      @KadrianThomas 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@drwallysax Thanks Doc, I'm working on it.😀

  • @jackdolphy8965
    @jackdolphy8965 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Soo glad I stumbled onto you. You’ve got a really excellent and unique thing going here. I love the ultra clarity of your process. Perfectly matches the wonderful clarity of your Desmondesque playing. Wind at your back 🖖🏽

    • @drwallysax
      @drwallysax  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Jack, much appreciated. Happy practicing!

  • @kentyler123
    @kentyler123 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brilliant - I love this summer of Jazz and Blues already! By the way, your playing is mesmerising and wonderful to play against.

    • @drwallysax
      @drwallysax  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks my friend :)
      Oh, play with me, not against me! kidding....happy practicing !

  • @gideonsax
    @gideonsax 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video Dr. Wally. Thank you

    • @drwallysax
      @drwallysax  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Most welcome, Sean. Happy practicing my friend!

  • @wyndhleodumegwu253
    @wyndhleodumegwu253 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    With you, doc, "Anyone Can Play Jazz"!
    In this 101 Jazz Improv. Tutorial, I can hear Nursery Rhyme Fragments as well as melodic and thematic variations, which, when played with the "correct" - rather standard - Jazz inflections, phrasing and tonal quality, become Organic Real Jazz Improvisation.
    I have now begun to "think" (of) "Mary Had A Little Lamb"; played in a fragmentary, call-and-response fashion, I can hear myself "speaking" Organic Real Jazz in a melodic manner somewhat a la Paul Desmond and, more accurately, a la Dr. Wally Wallace. [(beggar's declaration (lgh)]
    I adore it, Dr. Wallace.
    Next, I shall be using fragments - with variations - of "Hot Cross Buns" as the thematic spring board for my ad lib.
    When I speed up - in my head - "One A Penny, Two A Penny", I do feel and sound as though I am playing Organic Real Jazz.
    Oh, how I love the repetition of the phrase "One A Penny, Two A Penny" when it is sped up!
    Thanks, Doc.

    • @drwallysax
      @drwallysax  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      This makes my heart happy! Happy practicing and keep them hot buns crossed my friend!

  • @chelsabailey1018
    @chelsabailey1018 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    So GLAD to have found this online!!! Will help keep my sax chops sharp and improve my jazz improv skills!!

    • @drwallysax
      @drwallysax  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great to have you Chelsa! Have a wonderful week and happy practicing!

  • @bvbasketball1817
    @bvbasketball1817 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you Dr. I’m on it.

    • @drwallysax
      @drwallysax  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Excellent! Hit me up with questions and have fun!

  • @lonnybierman2548
    @lonnybierman2548 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ahhhhhh! Great series idea. I enjoy conversations the most out of anything I practice. This kind of stuff is what keeps me motivated. Thank you so much for making these for us. Your super fun to watch and play with.

    • @drwallysax
      @drwallysax  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Oh man, thanks Lonny. This makes me very very happy to hear!

  • @johnb.1744
    @johnb.1744 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lovely Paul Desmond sound.

    • @drwallysax
      @drwallysax  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That made my morning, thanks John!

  • @birightness1004
    @birightness1004 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m stressed since I have a improv solo very soon but don’t know how to, your videos are better than anything ever! Just right for me!

  • @carloslopez-hz6id
    @carloslopez-hz6id ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Muchas gracias Maestro por la traduccion...Muchos de nosotros no hablamos Inglés, y usted es un muy buen profesor..mucho éxito

  • @mrsax68
    @mrsax68 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bellissimo sound

  • @lion037
    @lion037 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Cool beans! I'm really liking this series.

    • @drwallysax
      @drwallysax  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks Spenser - more cool beans to come my friend!

  • @ultrasax2254
    @ultrasax2254 ปีที่แล้ว

    This lesson is for beginner jazz student. Important from the instructor saying:
    Style and rhythm are more important than notes.

  • @Vitupers
    @Vitupers 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That's very cool doc! Thank you! I still believe that "once is a mistake twice is jazz" ❤️🎷

    • @drwallysax
      @drwallysax  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Love that saying, Mik! Have a great rest of the weekend!

  • @free-tysax2570
    @free-tysax2570 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    thanks for you video !!~~ this is what I want to practice!!

    • @drwallysax
      @drwallysax  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Excellent! Happy practicing, be sure to ask questions!

    • @free-tysax2570
      @free-tysax2570 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@drwallysax thank u so much~! I love your video a lot!!

  • @MRIBEIROSAX
    @MRIBEIROSAX 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice ear training exercise Dr. Thank you!

  • @sergiserrano307
    @sergiserrano307 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Uuauu, your classes are fantastical!!!
    Thank you!

  • @iiWNMii
    @iiWNMii 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like to call this, "Copy Cat" with my younger students. Great ear training!

  • @gorfgarf9735
    @gorfgarf9735 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome ! Thank you

    • @drwallysax
      @drwallysax  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      GOOOOORRRFGAAAAAARRRF!!!! happy Monday

  • @victorrusin7602
    @victorrusin7602 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fun stuff. I feel this jazz now.

    • @drwallysax
      @drwallysax  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Victor! Happy practicing my friend!

  • @richardm1
    @richardm1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Enchilada's and Jazz, now we're talking, I mean playing. This is great fun! Thanks again for all these wonderful lessons!.

    • @drwallysax
      @drwallysax  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mexican food and Bebop - I call it heaven. Happy practicing, Richard!

  • @joerumler48
    @joerumler48 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent lesson..

    • @drwallysax
      @drwallysax  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Jon - happy practicing!

  • @10morrissette
    @10morrissette 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is so much fun! I used to do this kind of improv with father (on trombone) and older brother (on guitar) when I was a kid. I have missed the jazz conversations that happened that way. You get extra points from me for sneaking in a lesson on enclosures and a couple Paul Desmond licks, to boot. Keep them coming! My practice session was so much more fun for it.

    • @drwallysax
      @drwallysax  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awesome! Thanks Lee!

  • @saxman3336
    @saxman3336 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is brilliant.

    • @drwallysax
      @drwallysax  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Seth! I think you're brilliant.

  • @christinemueller3493
    @christinemueller3493 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing!!!!

    • @drwallysax
      @drwallysax  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks, Christine! Hope you're having a wonderful week! (now go practice :)

  • @jragon858
    @jragon858 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You've helped me with so much. New subscriber right here!

    • @drwallysax
      @drwallysax  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Fantastic, welcome to the Academy!

  • @robstevens9590
    @robstevens9590 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very nice! Thank you for this next step! Great ear training exercise!

    • @drwallysax
      @drwallysax  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Rob, hope you have a great week and happy practicing!

    • @robstevens9590
      @robstevens9590 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@drwallysax I really enjoyed playing this call & response. For the more "complex" lines when playing the first & second time around I had to choose whether to focus on rhythm or pitch as it was difficult to do both at the same time.

  • @davidbraner156
    @davidbraner156 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well done Wally!

  • @independent144
    @independent144 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks! ... You Really have a great way of teaching/ stress free/...Looking forward to next week!/Month :-) Kiambu, Kenya

    • @drwallysax
      @drwallysax  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Happy practicing my friend!

  • @javierm_uk1588
    @javierm_uk1588 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's really late here, but I'm a 100% going to practice this exercises tomorrow . Awesome material Dr. Wally! I'm following these religiously! (as in passionately and motivated. I'm not kneeling to pray in front of my sax)

    • @drwallysax
      @drwallysax  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ha! Excellent! happy practicing, Javier!

  • @astarothgr
    @astarothgr 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the good stuff! Now, time to ... find some time to practice!

    • @drwallysax
      @drwallysax  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Happy practicing, and have a great week!

  • @presequel
    @presequel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    awesome lesson, its now a bit late but tomorrow i will try this out :) (and maybe the next days!)

    • @drwallysax
      @drwallysax  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Have fun and let me know how it goes!

  • @oliverkollas4526
    @oliverkollas4526 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the video! I will try that, it looks like fun 🙂

    • @drwallysax
      @drwallysax  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Have fun and hit me up with questions, Oliver!

    • @oliverkollas4526
      @oliverkollas4526 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@drwallysax I just practiced it and it was a lot of fun!

  • @henrykoll6554
    @henrykoll6554 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nice, Mr. Desmond Wally

    • @drwallysax
      @drwallysax  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You. I like you.

    • @henrykoll6554
      @henrykoll6554 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@drwallysax thanks a lot. I like you and your sound

  • @garyzimmer8061
    @garyzimmer8061 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    hey doc,....
    hopefully you remember my name. Sure love what you do for fellow players. I'm hearin' a little Desmond here! Theory is important, but it's also about what's in your head, and translating the thought to sound. When Bach wrote the Brandenburg's, I doubt he was thinking about a secondary dominant or a Picardy third resolution. It's all about what's in the mind that makes the music. One thing that helped me over the years is training my head to hear the intervals, eg, to hear a fourth, think of taps, for the sixth, NBC theme,...etc. By exercising the intervals using mental association helped my improv a lot over the decades. Discography is vital as well. sonny Rollins, Stitt, Mobley, Scott Hamilton, etc. It's like the businessman Tom Peter's said, be open to ideas, they come from everywhere. Best wishes for continued success and God Bless for helping all young enthusiasts,....From an old f**t.

    • @drwallysax
      @drwallysax  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey Gary! Great to see you! Absolutely right my friend, theory came AFTER the great music. It's a nerdy view of art in retrospect. Have a great week Gary!

    • @garyzimmer8061
      @garyzimmer8061 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@drwallysax wOW! YOU MUST LIVE HERE! Just played a pool party here in AL. Was a a drag, but fun tunes anyway. Would like to send you a cd sometime, but need info., can I get from your site? Also would like to meet w/you when I visit my BRO N' LAW in Raleigh. Aren't you in S.C.?
      I think I may have mentioned possible gig w/Jamey Aebersold in June. Sure am looking forward to that. Would love to chat sometime. blessings and keep on!!

  • @lilboo500
    @lilboo500 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Aaaaay, I’m back my man! This was nuts, thank you so much!

    • @drwallysax
      @drwallysax  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lil' Boo!!!! I missed you! Have you been off on adventures with GorfGarf?

    • @lilboo500
      @lilboo500 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@drwallysax Alas, I have lost all contact with my adventuring partner. However, we shall never lose our connection through the power of the sax! Thank you for sharing all your talent with all these wonderful people, and I will continue to turn to you if I need knowledge :). Keep it up my man!

    • @lilboo500
      @lilboo500 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@drwallysax Tis been a year good sir and Im still practicing using this video. Incredible stuff man, your altissimo videos are also incredible just still working on that :). Hope you're doing well!

  • @griggo22
    @griggo22 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Exellentissime bravo !!!!! Thank’s

    • @drwallysax
      @drwallysax  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks my friend, happy practicing!!!

  • @kaibau1839
    @kaibau1839 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow, that‘s fantastic and something I will really enjoy. would like to do it right now, however I am about to go for having a night rest now, but guess what I going to do tomorrow! 😉
    Thx Kai

    • @drwallysax
      @drwallysax  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Have fun and let me know how it goes!!!

  • @guardezio
    @guardezio 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well, Call-and-Response may just be my new favourite thing. Even back in school when I was taking music lessons (clarinet/torture stick) I never did call and respond. Though I pretty slow on getting the matching down -making up a vague approximation to the response more than a few times as I've practised with this vid- I'm definitely having a lot of fun!
    I've even taken the plunge this month and am learning the eltude (using the slowdown feature on the vid to great effect)! Here's hoping I'll be able to play most of it by the end of the month xD

    • @drwallysax
      @drwallysax  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Fantastic, this makes me so happy! keep at it!

  • @bjarkifreyrbjarnason9419
    @bjarkifreyrbjarnason9419 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the lesson, Dr. Wally! Someone had recently been listening to Ornithology (5:08) and Tenor Madness (6:00) I hear ;-)

  • @bitterspike
    @bitterspike 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ho snap, too late to watch this evening ! but tomorrow, I'll be back !!

    • @drwallysax
      @drwallysax  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Get up early and make some noise, Bitterspike!

  • @Peter4253
    @Peter4253 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a fabulous video lesson…great stuff and never mind ‘hot dogs’…I love burgers!

  • @HAGGIS6360
    @HAGGIS6360 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video and explanation of what is going on in the lesson. The metronome is going to fall off that fence post one of these days...

    • @drwallysax
      @drwallysax  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I used Gorilla Glue. It's saying put. (and thanks for the kind words)

  • @eduardopizarro1961
    @eduardopizarro1961 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video Wally! Thank you so much!..... A lot to practice until next Sunday... the goal is to go for the whole enchilada!!! LOL

    • @drwallysax
      @drwallysax  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You got dis!!! Go for the WHOLE enchilada, Eduardo!

  • @elissahunt
    @elissahunt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've never done improv and have been very nervous about trying. This lesson was wonderful! Yes, I soon was playing a LOT of "could be better" lines--but I was playing them! Thank you, Dr. Wally!

    • @drwallysax
      @drwallysax  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      YYYYeeessss!!!!!! So happy to hear that - BeBop ahead Elissa, you got dis!

    • @garyzimmer8061
      @garyzimmer8061 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Elissa,
      I've been playing Pro for over 50 yrs. The Doc. has a wonderful site and approach. I also taught beginning to post grad students from Northwestern U. and played w/pros from Toronto to Mexico and NY, to LA, and Brazil, United Artists, Warner Bros., etc. IF you have the drive and desire, YOU CAN DO IT, whether it;s passion for music, or ANYTHING else. In regard to could be better, one thing I learned on the road is,...no matter how good you think you are, there's always somebody better and somebody worse. To say you're the best is arrogant, but to say you're your personal best is a badge of honesty. BTW, how old are you if I may ask?

    • @elissahunt
      @elissahunt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@garyzimmer8061 Older than Dr. Wally is all I'll admit to. ;)
      I've been playing for many, many decades, but mostly legit (and clarinet is my main instrument). My husband is a professional on sax and clarinet--his Dixie makes me swoon--so it's a little intimidating for me to play in his shadow. He's very supportive though, and the plus side is I hear terrific live jazz almost every single day. The minus side is he's definitely NOT a teacher--he has no idea how to break things down for a beginner. This channel (and the fundamentals course) has been awesome for me.

    • @garyzimmer8061
      @garyzimmer8061 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@elissahunt Love dixie, played it on clar., sop sax. My only claim to fame w/classical was the community symphony and a one night stand w/the St. Paul Chamber orch. on Bassoon. That was in 75 under Richard Davies. He was an amazing conductor.
      Do you or your husband by chance know Chuck Credo? Met him back in 77 in the French Quarter, Maison Bourbon. He played in Al Hirt's dixie group. Also got to meet Buddy DeFranco before his last Euro. tour. Fine clar. man, and great guy. Thing that surprised me was he was using a DEG power star barrel; I was skeptical, but as good as he played he convinced me! best wishes, keep playin'.
      gz

  • @paulaewa
    @paulaewa 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dr Wally, this is great! I tried it today and it was a lot of fun! I did feel slightly underdressed for the occasion though :)

    • @drwallysax
      @drwallysax  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Paula, I expect formalwear in your next asynchronous virtual TH-cam lesson. I have standards....

  • @ninjalightning2631
    @ninjalightning2631 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would love to find out the obvious question what mouthpiece is this?Dr Wallace is funny witty great teacher and deserves more subs

  • @ericflores-moreno7558
    @ericflores-moreno7558 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey man I love your videos while not a sax, player I’m a trumpet player so I just use the tenor parts to practice but I think you might as well should add the C instrument notes in case any C instruments want to play along as well

    • @drwallysax
      @drwallysax  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'll certainly entertain the possibility. My students are pretty much all saxophonists, I have to keep it simple :)

  • @themarienthal
    @themarienthal 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽Tank you¡

  • @GetYourSaxTogether
    @GetYourSaxTogether 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Making my lunch. Scatting my response phrases. Ain’t life grand. I thought I was Ella there for a minute. Wait, what?

    • @drwallysax
      @drwallysax  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Ha! Singing is such an amazing Pedagogical tool! Unfortunately, if I sing in my videos, I would have zero subscribers very very quickly. Happy Monday Jamie!

  • @maf9314
    @maf9314 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Paul desmond !

  • @pelonete5000
    @pelonete5000 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi, Doc. Thanks for such an amazing info. One question: what are those backing tracks? II V I s? Thanks

  • @janymikeptz1156
    @janymikeptz1156 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great lesson, thanks again for sharing all the great wisdom and guidance. Also, just curious if you're still playing the WCW 56 mpc?

    • @drwallysax
      @drwallysax  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Oh absolutely!!! The one in this video is just the matte black version. Would you believe they sent me one of each color ;)
      I'm also testing the tenor prototype - you maaaay find it int he Bebop scales video (spoiler alert). Also there miiiiiiiggght be a super top secret amazing project under way for the alto mouthpiece as well (sshhhhh). So long answer to short question: heck yes, I'm all in on the 56 and then some!

    • @janymikeptz1156
      @janymikeptz1156 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@drwallysax Awesome, thanks for the quick reply and great news. I just received my "56" alto mouthpiece and am just starting to play it (since I'm primarily a tenor player) and so far I like it but haven't found the "perfect" reed combination yet. Also, I'll definitely be picking up a tenor version of 56 when available as my Vandoren T6 is decent but I certainly don't love it. Thank you again for the informative reply, awesome content and weekly videos. I appreciate them all!

  • @nicholasmarin5945
    @nicholasmarin5945 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    hey, what's updoc? good stuff 4 my fav hobby harp! thx

  • @sumitsagaonkar
    @sumitsagaonkar 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, nice learning session, very lyrical and Desmond sound on the horn. I love this tone reminds me of my favourite Paul Desmond on the alto sax. Dr. the horn is something different dark rust or coffee colour no idea what you term it and the mpc seems to be a vintage meyer (correct me if I am wrong).

    • @drwallysax
      @drwallysax  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey Sumit! The horn is a new model I'm testing: Zen Cooper. It's being released in the US soon, I'll be doing a review video soon. The mouthpiece is my signature model! The 56, made by Windy City Woodwinds!

    • @sumitsagaonkar
      @sumitsagaonkar 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@drwallysax Beautiful sounding horn. But I personally feel it's more your tone. I love your tone on the sax, reminds me of the legend (P.Desmond).

  • @michaelloehlein1582
    @michaelloehlein1582 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is great. Any chance you could add a mp3 of you playing to the fundamentals course. Would like to load it to a program to put phrases on a loop to practice with.

    • @drwallysax
      @drwallysax  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      All the jazz improvisation (and much more) exercises will be in a different program, launching in June! In the meantime - use the first four bars of "I got Rhythm" in iReal pro - change the key to whatever you like!

    • @kentyler123
      @kentyler123 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi there, Download ‘Freemake Video Downloader’ - the basic version is free (Google to find it). Once installed, paste the URL for this video into the window, select your output file and convert 'to MP3'. I used Transcribe for looping and slowing down - works really well 😀

  • @kevinngo9138
    @kevinngo9138 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Did you get a new light or new camera or something? Looks a lot better than usual!
    Just like the saxophone, video production needs to be practiced!
    Good stuff mate

    • @drwallysax
      @drwallysax  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      hey Kevin, I joined the 21st century! Finally got a mirrorless camera and a 14mm lens (workflow is soooo much easier). I might make 2 videos a week now. Thanks for noticing my friend!

    • @Rabittsfoot1
      @Rabittsfoot1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Did you also get a new horn, your Yamaha looks more bronze than usual, but could be the lightning

    • @drwallysax
      @drwallysax  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Rabittsfoot1 Testing a new horn about to be released in the American market: Zen Cooper. I'll be doing an exclusive review in a couple of weeks. (good eye!)

    • @kevinngo9138
      @kevinngo9138 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@drwallysax A competitor to the better sax alto QUESTION MARK?

    • @Rabittsfoot1
      @Rabittsfoot1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      👁see 👍

  • @Shitsurei-ib2no
    @Shitsurei-ib2no 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If Paul Desmond were a teenager now, he would have subscribed.

    • @drwallysax
      @drwallysax  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      If Paul Desmond were a teenager right now, I'd still pay him for lessons :)
      Thanks for the kind sentiment my friend.

  • @yairflax3053
    @yairflax3053 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video Dr Wally !
    I wanted to say that While I'm playing, I tend to use my throat and I understand that it must be avoided . I also finish a sentence with a shorter than it's ment to be.
    can I do anything to stop these things?

    • @drwallysax
      @drwallysax  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The throat should be relaxed and the tongue should act as a valve. Practice long notes, making no change other than adding and removing the tongue on the reed.

  • @DJsilversax
    @DJsilversax 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Dr Wally,
    Thanks for another great video. Is there any chance of getting the backing track you’re using as an audio file?
    Thanks,
    Robbie

    • @drwallysax
      @drwallysax  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I don't have the mp3 for upload, but you can use the first four bars of "I got rhythm" in iReal pro for free!

  • @hansmathiasthjomoe4817
    @hansmathiasthjomoe4817 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    An interestig and fun approach, but If I’m playing what you are playing, am I then improvising? I appreciate your sound. It’s reminds me of my favorite saxophone player, Paul Desmond. (Personally I’m playing the tenor).

    • @drwallysax
      @drwallysax  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey Hans, as mentioned in the explanation - the first step is to re-create. Then you alter it. That's the roots and first step of improvisation. You start with an existing melody, then make it your own. Happy practicing!

  • @jameskilian2731
    @jameskilian2731 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Dr. Wally, can`t find the links to Parts 3 and 4

  • @robfleming5588
    @robfleming5588 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please describe the microphone, amplifier and mixer setup and settings you used for these demo's. I enjoy the sound and would like to eliminate any artificialites, or at least take them into account, when trying to match it. I realize the instrument is a major factor, second in importance only to the player, and not easy to acquire with a limited budget, which is not the same for a mouthpiece which I've already purchased both the WCW "56" and the "56 Select" pieces. I also recognize this is one year after this specific video, but it seems you're using the same amplifier/mixer setup in more recent videos as well. Am I right?

  • @pierredoucet6933
    @pierredoucet6933 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you sir. Of course you start on the worst note on my horn, that middle D sounds way too high, that'll teach me to correct it. So do I try to think of the current key + color notes when responding or "just feel it" and hope the fingers will match the note I'm thinking one day?

    • @drwallysax
      @drwallysax  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      it will happen, Pierre, keep at it!

  • @lundsweden
    @lundsweden 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mild mannered accountant by day, swinging Jazz cat at night?!

    • @drwallysax
      @drwallysax  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm swinging at all hours. Preferably before 9pm. I have young kids. I'm tired by then.

  • @donl3248
    @donl3248 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Assume you have a video that already answers this question but, it’s Sunday and I’m too lazy to look for it; what is the brand and model of your microphone? Oh, GREAT lesson!

    • @drwallysax
      @drwallysax  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good question - I'm testing the new saxophone: The Zen Cooper. It's a house brand from a Taiwanese manufacturer. Full review in a few weeks.

    • @donl3248
      @donl3248 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@drwallysax it sounds great just thru my iPad speaker, when I’m done with my “honey-do” list I plan on playing along with my studio headset. Thanks!

    • @drwallysax
      @drwallysax  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@donl3248 Waaaaiiiiit!!! Sorry, I misread! The microphone! It's a Sure KSM 44a (just bought it).

    • @donl3248
      @donl3248 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@drwallysax No worries. Thanks for the update. 👍🏼

  • @WatermelonMan6726
    @WatermelonMan6726 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    hey where did you get this backing track? is it based off a standard?

    • @drwallysax
      @drwallysax  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hey Hayden - it's just a simple I - vi - ii - V7 loop I created to outline the hey area of F. Made with Band in a Box. You could do the same with iReal pro - just loop the first 4 bars of "I got rhythm" in your key of choice! It's 4 chords - but all prolonging the home key area. Make sense?

  • @unleasht20
    @unleasht20 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I used to only ever use a Classical S90 mouthpiece and I had the cushion on it for comfort. I just got a new V16 mouthpiece for Jazz, should I learn to play it as is or get another cushion?

    • @drwallysax
      @drwallysax  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I love the cushion, I'd get another one. More comfort and opens up the oral cavity a bit! I use them.

  • @tanksama27
    @tanksama27 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey Wally I just ate a hot dog

    • @drwallysax
      @drwallysax  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Chili Chili dog yo.

  • @alessiodelperugia
    @alessiodelperugia 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Doc, i see your tone is great.. reminds me of Paul Desmond or Stan Gets. So, i have a question. I noticed (as a Noob) that the reed strength (not the brand.. of course) plays a big role in tone production. Am i wrong? What is the reed strength you usually use? Must be at least 3/3,5. Just curious. Thanks a lot. Wish you all the best.

    • @drwallysax
      @drwallysax  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You nailed it, reed strength is the key to west coast sound (aside from the player). You need a bit of resistance to create the warm, laid back feel! (and thanks for the kind words). Happy practicing!

  • @dcsaxophone
    @dcsaxophone 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Where can I download the backing track? Or perhaps is this something I can re-create on iRealPro?

    • @drwallysax
      @drwallysax  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      iReal Pro! Just loop the first four bars of I Got Rhythm in the key you want - it's a I, vi, ii, V - but it's all outlining: a major key area

  • @hyrumbaird3950
    @hyrumbaird3950 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey good stuff. Are there any other resources online to practice call and response

    • @drwallysax
      @drwallysax  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not that I'm aware of - but I'm building a giant course around it!

    • @michaelloehlein1582
      @michaelloehlein1582 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It is not free, but bettersax has some paid courses with ear training lessons. I have them and they are good. Still not easy for me.

  • @Redwane-Music
    @Redwane-Music ปีที่แล้ว

    Please. What is the easiest way or best way to remember how to play chords in each key. How do we learn those patterns. I am a guitar player and in the guitar you can use the same pattern for every note on a string but it gets more difficult with a piano for example because they are not the same on every key, and now the saxophone which even more difficult remembering every pattern.
    Can you please shade some light on that?
    Thank you

  • @rohangore
    @rohangore 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Dr. Wally which microphone do you use??? I have condenser microphone but when i try to record from 4-5 feet away also it picks distorted sound... Volume levels are too high... Saxophone sound comes too distorted and doesnt looks good... Do you record it in sound proof room??? Please guide

    • @drwallysax
      @drwallysax  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey Rohan - it's a sure....something. You're going to have to lower the input level. Are you using an interface?

  • @algirdasjanonis8739
    @algirdasjanonis8739 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    how your tone is so good?

    • @drwallysax
      @drwallysax  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Aaannnd now you're my new best friend :)

    • @algirdasjanonis8739
      @algirdasjanonis8739 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@drwallysax but for real, any advices? any tutorials? I found mine too much "in your face", for this reason not comfortable to listen to. Of course long tones, but I guess there are many ways to play long tones, and all of them form different tone. . ahhh philosphy. Maybe its your microphone? I have Re-20, and t.bone Ovid System CC 100 clip on, and the sound far from yours :D

  • @mostlysax
    @mostlysax 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    40 views in 8 minutes - my average is 40 views in 8 months!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

    • @drwallysax
      @drwallysax  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Keep at it my friend, the more you give, the more you receive :)