Just getting started on saxophone?
Randy Hunter has some good beginning sax lessons.
These lessons start at the very beginning and walk you through playing new notes and getting started on sax.
Here is what is included with the lessons:
1. Written instruction in PDF format is provided with each lesson. Included are “Playing Exercises” and information on interpreting and understanding the new concepts introduced in each lesson. Supplemental and review exercises are also included with most lessons.
2. A Quicktime video is included with each lesson. The video provides additional instruction and tips on how to practice and understand the concepts and exercises provided in each written (PDF) lesson.
2. MP3 demonstrations of the “Playing Exercises” are included with each lesson.
3. Lessons 3-10 each include an additional audio (MP3) lesson entitled “Jammin’.” These lessons provide an introduction to jazz improvisation and include play-along examples.
4. A separate play-along track (MP3) with a top notch professional rhythm section is included with Lessons 3-10, so you can have fun learning to improvise and “Jammin'” on your own.
LESSON 1
This lesson picks up where the free introductory “Getting Started” lesson on the homepage left off. A new note is introduced. Playing exercises incorporating whole-notes and whole-rests are included to help build timing, tone, and note recognition skills.
Includes 2 page PDF lesson, Quicktime Lesson, 13 MP3 “Playing Exercise” demonstrations
LESSON 2
Four new notes – Long-Tone studies – Repeat signs – G Major Scale: The exercises are based on whole-notes and whole-rests, and are designed to build technical fluency, control, & note & fingering recognition.
Includes 2 page PDF lesson, Quicktime Lesson, 13 MP3 “Playing Exercise” demonstrations
LESSON 3
Tuning the sax- Half-notes & rests – Jazz improvisation in G major: Playing exercises incorporating half-notes and rests are included to build technique & reading skills. A jazz improvisation lesson & play-along track with a bossa-nova groove are included.
Includes 4 page PDF lesson, Quicktime Lesson, 10 MP3 “Playing Exercise” demonstrations, “Jammin'” (jazz improvisation) audio lesson, “Jammin'” play-along MP3
LESSON 4
Four new notes, Quarter-notes & rests, C Major scale – Jazz improv in C major: Playing exercises incorporate quarter notes & rests, are designed to build technical fluency & extend the range. A jazz improv lesson & play-along track with a jazz-rock/R&B groove is included.
Includes 4 page PDF lesson, Quicktime Lesson, 9 MP3 “Playing Exercise” demonstrations, “Jammin'” (jazz improvisation) audio lesson, “Jammin'” play-along MP3
LESSON 5
Two new notes – Dotted half-notes – Ties – 1st & 2nd endings – F Major Scale: This lesson begins with a scale review & tone exercises. Playing exercises use a variety of rhythms learned in this & previous lessons. A jazz improv lesson & play-along track with a funky minor groove are included.
Includes 4 page PDF lesson, Quicktime Lesson, 8 MP3 “Playing Exercise” demonstrations, “Jammin'” (jazz improvisation) audio lesson, “Jammin'” play-along MP3.
LESSON 6
Three new notes – Eighth-notes: After beginning with a scale review & long-tone warm-up, the focus of the written lesson is to build technique & reading skills. A jazz improv lesson & play-along track with a bluesy jazz-rock groove are included.
Includes 4 page PDF lesson, Quicktime Lesson, 8 MP3 “Playing Exercise” demonstrations, “Jammin'” (jazz improvisation) audio lesson, “Jammin'” play-along MP3.
LESSON 7
Two new notes – Eighth-rests – Slurs – Dynamics – D Major Scale: After beginning with a scale review & long-tone warm-up, the focus of the written lesson is to build technique, range, & reading skills. A jazz improv lesson & play-along track with a funky jazz-rock groove are included.
Includes 4 page PDF lesson, Quicktime Lesson, 8 MP3 “Playing & Supplemental Exercise” demonstrations, “Jammin'” (jazz improvisation) audio lesson, “Jammin'” play-along MP3.
LESSON 8
Two new notes – Dotted-quarter notes: This lesson includes exercises designed to build technique & rhythmic accuracy. A jazz improv lesson & play-along track with a bossa nova groove are included.
Includes 4 page PDF lesson, Quicktime Lesson, 6 MP3 “Playing Exercise” demonstrations, “Jammin'” (jazz improvisation) audio lesson, “Jammin'” play-along MP3.
LESSON 9
One new note – B Flat Major Scale – Triplets – Swing: The focus of this lesson is on learning to understand & play both triplets and swing style eighth-notes. A jazz improvisation lesson & play-along track with a swing feel are included.
Includes 4 page PDF lesson, Quicktime video lesson, 8 MP3 “Playing Exercise” demonstrations, “Jammin'” (jazz improvisation) audio lesson, “Jammin'” play-along MP3.
LESSON 10
Two new notes – Upbeat Eighth-Notes in even and swing styles: The focus of this lesson is on developing greater rhythmic skills in both even and swing styles. A jazz improvisation lesson & play-along track with a swing blues progression are included.
Includes 4 page PDF lesson, Quicktime video lesson, 7 MP3 “Playing Exercise” demonstrations, “Jammin'” (jazz improvisation) audio lesson, “Jammin'” play-along MP3.
