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Improvisation

How to Improvise on Saxophone, Part Two

How to Improvise on Saxophone, Part Two

by James Stinton | Jan 13, 2016 | Improvisation, Audiation, Jazz

After mastering the blues learn how to improvise jazz on the saxophone! Using simple scales and chord progressions experiment with rhythm and tempo.

How to Improvise on Saxophone, Part One

How to Improvise on Saxophone, Part One

by James Stinton | Dec 30, 2015 | Improvisation

The perfect tutorial for anyone wanting to improvise on the saxophone, starting with the basics, then moving onto improvising the blues in 3 easy steps.

Jazz Improvisation Ear Training: 5 Tips from Chris Cooke (Learn Jazz Faster)

Jazz Improvisation Ear Training: 5 Tips from Chris Cooke (Learn Jazz Faster)

by Guest Expert | Dec 7, 2015 | Jazz, Improvisation

Discover 5 powerful tips for learning to improvise great jazz solos easily from a professional jazz musician and educator, Chris Cooke of Learn Jazz Faster.

Jazz Improvisation and Fixed-Key Ear Training with Julian Bradley (The Musical Ear)

Jazz Improvisation and Fixed-Key Ear Training with Julian Bradley (The Musical Ear)

by Christopher Sutton | Nov 30, 2015 | Jazz, Improvisation, Interviews, Music Theory, Websites, Apps and Downloads

Discover an innovative approach to jazz improvisation ear training in this interview with musician Julian Bradley, host of the Jazz Tutorial channel.

How to Actually Play the Jazz Solos You Hear in Your Head, with Mark Meronek (Pianobreaks.com)

How to Actually Play the Jazz Solos You Hear in Your Head, with Mark Meronek (Pianobreaks.com)

by Guest Expert | Nov 23, 2015 | Jazz, Improvisation

Mark Meronek from Pianobreaks.com explains how interval and chord ear training as well as singing will help you develop your jazz improvisation skills.

How to Start Jazz Improvisation Ear Training: Experts Guide

How to Start Jazz Improvisation Ear Training: Experts Guide

by Guest Expert | Nov 18, 2015 | Jazz, Improvisation

More than a dozen leading experts share their tips for jazz improvisation ear training. An essential guide for beginners through to advanced jazz players.

How to Improvise on Guitar: 3 simple steps

How to Improvise on Guitar: 3 simple steps

by James Stinton | Nov 12, 2015 | Guitar, Improvisation, Pentatonic

Getting started with guitar improvisation doesn’t need to be complicated. Here’s a simple 3-step process that anyone can follow to learn to solo on guitar.

Improvising in different styles: Jazz

Improvising in different styles: Jazz

by James Stinton | Oct 19, 2015 | Improvisation, Jazz

Tips on how to get started improvising jazz using a single scale, focusing on rhythm, tempo and space. Remember, there are no mistakes in Jazz improv.

Improvising in different styles: Rock

Improvising in different styles: Rock

by James Stinton | Oct 16, 2015 | Improvisation

Tips on how to get started improvising your own rock solo using a simple rhythm, the minor pentatonic scale, power chords, and distortion effects.

How To Start Improvising Music in 6 Steps

How To Start Improvising Music in 6 Steps

by James Stinton | Oct 5, 2015 | Improvisation, Melodies, Music Theory

Musical improvisation is a skill which anybody can learn. In fact, you can begin improvising music today. Here are six simple and fun ways to get started.

Improvising Music: The Basics

Improvising Music: The Basics

by James Stinton | Sep 30, 2015 | Improvisation, Music Theory, Planning and Goals

Improvisation in music means creating new music without preparing it in advance. There are 3 basic things you must learn before you can start improvising.

How to Train Your Ears for Better, Easier Improvisation

How to Train Your Ears for Better, Easier Improvisation

by Andree-Ann D. | May 21, 2015 | Improvisation, Jazz, Playing By Ear

Most musicians approach improvisation the wrong way, relying on theory and scale patterns. Learn how to use your ears instead for better, easier improvisation.

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