Thanks for watching guys and don't forget to grab the worksheet and practice track here: saxschool.mykajabi.com/easy-sax-jam-worksheet

@sampiazza302

4 жыл бұрын

Very cool video makes me want to buy a sax and learn

@KuroNeko-sh2by

4 жыл бұрын

I need to learn how to play the Alto Sax first to even join your school

@ladysmans.t9807

3 жыл бұрын

I need to learn how to play alto saxo for gospel worship songs

@tryingcalmjazz9703

3 жыл бұрын

Hey can you please do a alto because i just got a a alto saxophone and i am new to it so yeah and i liked the video and subscribe and i want to see how good alto sax is

@lewisturner4305

3 жыл бұрын

And have you got more on blues music?

*puts all my fingers in the right places* okay! *SKREEEEEEEoooooEeeeOooo*

@Toiletron

3 жыл бұрын

Now that’s relatable!

@chaplainmattsanders4884

3 жыл бұрын

😂 😂 😂

@caseyspaos448

3 жыл бұрын

Is that skreeeeeeee flat?

@hotbread7427

3 жыл бұрын

Related

@blastingsound

3 жыл бұрын

u 2??

I'm 68 starting all over again with an Alto sax. I haven't played since I was 18. I think you're going to get me back to playing again!

alto saxophone , just starting , this was my dream since last more than 20 years ... never to late to make a dream come true . Fingers crossed :)

@McGillMusicSaxSchool

4 жыл бұрын

Good for you, go for it! Lots on my channel here to help you get started, and even more on my site if you are interested: www.mcgillmusic.com. Enjoy!

@heisenbergkierkegaard3982

4 жыл бұрын

I just started 2 days ago :)

@michaelcooks8768

4 жыл бұрын

Don't give up , I also just start playing

@jimtheyid

3 жыл бұрын

How ya getting on? I've had mine a month,No clue just live the sax,And wanted to play it. Having lessons,Going slow lol

@silvievellas7576

3 жыл бұрын

i agree with you; just started at the age of 46 but we lots of practise!

I just got my alto sax yesterday. This was by far the most informative video I’ve seen on KZread. I was actually able to play along with you at the end of the video too. Solid solid stuff man.

@McGillMusicSaxSchool

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Great to hear that William. Have fun with your new sax!

@stefanoferreri4717

Жыл бұрын

Fantastic mate I'm a professional musician singer, guitarist I was given a sax and tried it out for the first time yesterday... Your lesson was the best thanks a lot mate

I picked up a Tenor Sax back in 5th grade and into 6th. I even played in the marching band for one our towns parades. Now 10 years later I no longer own a sax but still remember everything I learned. I wanted to "rekindle" my originally love for this amazing woodwind so I was watching a few beginner vids to clean off the rust when i found you. I'm not even kidding, the solo at the end just made me smile soo much from pure joy of listening to this amazing instrument. I hope to one day become a music instructor or teacher to inspire and guide other people who also have a love for music. Really enjoyed the video and keep on keeping on man. 🎷

My daughter is starting sax because she wants to play classic and hip licks. I’ve played sax for at least 10 years. However, I’ve stopped for a few years because of my family and job responsibilities. Now, I’m getting back into it with my daughter. This jam session helps. We want to see more of this. Thanks!

Your face during 'our turn' is fantastic, thanks so much your help 😊

This was absolutely hilarious for all the wrong reasons. You: a sweet simple jam. You then pass it off to me, with a smile and nodding to my jam. My jam: plain air, horrible squeaking, then me laughing at how you would not be smiling and jamming to that, haha. Great lesson though, I'll just have to keep at it.

@McGillMusicSaxSchool

Жыл бұрын

Ha! You’ll get there. Remember to keep it super simple - work through this lesson a few more times. Even if you just use one one note, you can get started with jamming. And if you need help getting those first notes out more cleanly, grab my free ToolKit lesson bundle here: saxschoolonline.com/courses/

Love these videos! I’ve gotten back into alto sax after 14 years since high school. I’m trying to get into playing some reggae and your videos have been great for getting back into it!

I started because I love the sound the sax makes, the soulfulness off it.

Since I was very very little, I Would play saxofon. I have always loved 🥰 music 🎶. Now I’m pretty good 👍🏻at saxofon, and I love ❤️ to sing 🎤 and dance 💃 to.

Man, I've been playing sax for 12+ years and I'm so jealous these resources weren't around when I was starting. Great job, Nigel!

@McGillMusicSaxSchool

4 жыл бұрын

Cheers Aaron! Glad you liked it.

@CaseySaibo

4 жыл бұрын

Meanwhile I’m here finding it so difficult to read sheet music without the alphabets written on the top or something. I’m 20 years old and I just bought me a saxophone and I’m getting started in learning something I always wanted to do.

@alfredoman3206

3 жыл бұрын

@@McGillMusicSaxSchool how do you play rid eof the valkaries

I just starting to learn to play the Saxophone, I have a Alto Saxophone I am learning to play. Because I love Smooth jazz music.

Just ordered my 1st sax, I play guitar, keys, drums and bass… have always wanted to learn, finally took the plunge and I’m pretty excited… I’d like to learn anything you’re willing to share with us honestly, I don’t there’s a wrong lesson.

@McGillMusicSaxSchool

2 жыл бұрын

Congrats on getting started!

Music like Lily Was Here, and a guy in the United terminal at O'Hare international airport that would play everyday, I would hear him everytime we went to pick up my dad when I was very young

Am from Ghana west Africa. That was really helpful. Am looking at doing gospel

@McGillMusicSaxSchool

2 жыл бұрын

Great stuff. We actually have an "Introduction to gospel saxophone" course inside Sax School PRO when you're ready. More info here: saxschoolonline.com/courses/

I''ve been practicing for almost 2 years, and I think lo-fi sax and funky sax are my mayor goals

@McGillMusicSaxSchool

4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant, Lo-Fi is super cool. Did you check out the Jim Corry masterclass in Sax School last week? Loads of great funky tips in there to help you Carlos!

I'm a multi-instrumentalist strongly considering sax as an instrument that may potentially become my main, currently trying to assess the learning curve. I'm drawn to it originally from jazz, but my interest has been massively spurred by a recently-found passion for ska. I love funk as well. Once i get a saxophone I'll definitely be geared towards these rhythmic, blues-based styles. It looks like the pentatonic scales are pretty easy to play, the only big unknown variable for me is the nuances of getting the mouth and tongue stuff right. I'm at least confident that my knowledge of theory and general musical experience will make the learning curve reasonably approachable 😊

Thank you so much. This is so helpful. I really want to play gospel songs

Just started alto sax! This video was a bit confusing, but I am grateful for your effort! Thx! 😁

@McGillMusicSaxSchool

2 жыл бұрын

Stick at it. If you need more beginner help, I’ve got a quick start course in my free Tool Kit bundle. You can grab it here: saxschoolonline.com/courses/

I just started I'm brand new, I'm 54 this year and in love with the Neo / Soul / Jazz vibe , so soothing ... Wish me luck J... Toronto

i like jazz standards , older songs , herbie hancock , things like that . thanks for the help .

I’ve always loved jazz music ever since I watched this show called Little Bill when I was a child. It just sounded so interesting to me. As an adult, I started listening to Masego. He’s who really got me into wanting to learn the saxophone. In 2020, there was the big lockdown, so decided to go ahead and purchase my saxophone. I learned a few lessons, but then I fell off because I started back working so I’m pretty much rusty and need to start over. I’d love to learn the saxophone inside and out so that I can play at events and gigs and whatever else lol. Sax is awesome!

@McGillMusicSaxSchool

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Hope you get your sax back out soon!

I have recently been playing a lot of video games during summer break and I’ve been getting lazy. I used to be so good at the alto saxophone, and I recently forgot some notes. I just got back into music and I studied this songs so hard so I can impress my friends. Thank you McGill sax school, - Tactical Gamer

I’ve been trying to learn to play tenor sax for a while. I did play in my youth, and thought I’d like to get back to it in my more “ mature years”. I’d love to just play some jazzy/ funky tunes. Hope I can make it work!

I want to play jazz style, I'm getting my alto saxophone in may 2021

@jacobsaccount9353

3 жыл бұрын

Thats like a year from now bro wtf... Why not get one now or are you in a lockdown or something?

@kahzionboard7094

3 жыл бұрын

@@jacobsaccount9353 hey turns out my parents have surprised me and got me one for Christmas, well. It’s not really a suorise now because I saw it but I seriously cannot wait hehehe

@alfredoman3206

3 жыл бұрын

@@kahzionboard7094 nice just got one for my b-day

@kahzionboard7094

3 жыл бұрын

@@alfredoman3206 niccee I had to send mine back because it came with missing parts sadly

@eseosa5259

3 жыл бұрын

I got mine for Christmas!

I just bought my first tenor saxophone and honestly the reason I took interest is because of the sax player from Eddie and the Cruisers movie. That man could play!!!

Hi, thank you for the lessons and information. I am a complete beginner and got myself an Alto saxophone to play Gospel music.

just started sax in band! i got to bring it home today and im so excited :)

I started to play sax because of my church pastor was so in love with the sound that sax add to music....... we bought it without anyone knowing how to play it so i took some time to learn the basics.

First, I love your style. What got me into Saxaphone. Stan Getz...many years ago. David Hyatt from Israel

alto sax: I played when I was a kid, now in my 30s, just bought a sax today. I'd like to try punk style eventually, do some covers, and some pop covers :)

@amarettopunsch1496

3 жыл бұрын

same here. I wanna go to a rock direction and pop

been a recording musician most of my life mainly as a fretless bassist have my own studio blah blah blah always wanted to learn sax but never in my safe zone as a drummer guitar player kinda dude but here goes just ordered my first sax heres hoping due to lock down covid etc i can learn something new as i dont get to play with other musicians now. peace from scotland.

@yngvae2

3 жыл бұрын

i play fretless elec bass too. and now wana try a sax

Played from 5th grade to 12th I’m 44 now and want to get back to playing . Buying a beginner sax and watching these videos

ACE! After years of not playing i just bought a 1940's Martin Tenor, your videos have been invaluable

I wanted to start because I love jazz and the instrument looks fantastic

@samg3149

3 жыл бұрын

Same

@danyellefields9278

3 жыл бұрын

That’s not all you play on a sax if you want to do a Marching band you hardly ever play jazz

That was awesome! I am almost 60 & starting back playing my alto after many years. I played in school band, & a little in church, but only know the very basics. I am excited to expand into more sophisticated sounding stuff than Play That Funk Music from Mardi Gras.

Jazz and Pop! Been playing drums for years and I used to play classical clarinet

Jam session was freakin sweet! Thanks I’m getting back in it. This was cool. Thanks again

@McGillMusicSaxSchool

Жыл бұрын

Cool! Glad you liked it.

I’ve been wanting to learn jazz on alto for a while. I work at an antique mall so I saw a Vito for $75. My friend came in to test it and it works amazingly for a beginner sax. I love it already!

Just bought a sax and have been following your lessons am improving wanna play at church.

Soprano sax. Everyone keeps saying it’s difficult but I believe I can do it and it has always been on my mind.

I just found your u tube site, I am 65 and have always wanted to learn to play sax, but never had confidence to do it, bought an alto now and you' ve got me started playing notes...so, thanks Nigel, Hope you can help me keep going, I really enjoy this. The happy wanderer

@McGillMusicSaxSchool

5 ай бұрын

You’re welcome! Great to hear you are getting going on sax.

I learnt how to drive 18 speed transmission recently. Including double clutching and splitting gears..... so I saw a tenor sax.....it looks like a transmission, bc it's got alot of stuff going on at once. I'm about 5 days into having the tenor. I enjoy this page

Hi, I started playing for the first time about a year ago and my main interest is jazz.

@McGillMusicSaxSchool

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing that Robert. There’s so much to learn in Jazz. Have fun and reach out if you need any help.

Also I’m here cause I’ve been really into John Coltrane and Coleman Hawkins lately. Played alto in middle school for 2 years then quit due to changing schools. Got my old saxophone back from my moms house yesterday. So basically here for jazz lol.

This is my first time in KZread. Thank you, I’m going to learn because I’m biopolar and I thought music will distract my brain. Even though I’m very busy. Thank you. I’m a farmer.

one thing i love about your channel and you made me leave other tutorial channels it's because when you are teaching about the notes and where to position your fingers.. you actually have a side angle that show very close where to put your fingers... as for me am a beginner when you are playing the notes without even tells me where to put my fingers i completely lost... YOU GIVE ME MORE CONFIDENCE AND KNOWLEDGE AND WANTING TO LEARN MORE..! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR MAKING EASY FOR US BEGINNERS

@McGillMusicSaxSchool

4 жыл бұрын

Great to hear that , thanks!

Just what I needed! Love this

Started playing saxophone because I love the way the artist masego uses his saxophone in a modern way

@jackcraven7979

2 жыл бұрын

I did too I practice using just books & youtube for 2 month before signiup for lessons & can play all notes & fingers & read basic notation minus Altissimo gave me a huge head start

As a senior just beginning this a FANTASTIC better than boring scales I love soulful slow jazz. Thanks heaps K

@McGillMusicSaxSchool

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Keith. Glad you enjoyed it.

You are such a good teacher , thank you so much for sharing.🙏

Just started 3 months ago at age 62 ..... r&r and swing/big band 🎷

What a great teaching method. I really love jazz will be happy to learn more. Thanks

thank u so much for making videos like this, it's super helpful

Hi I have a great love gor the saxophone. I have recently brought an Alto sax, just learning how to blow, I'm getting there. This really help a me to understand the notes. I would live to play smooth jazz one day.

Your style of teaching is a wow

@McGillMusicSaxSchool

4 жыл бұрын

Cheers Michael!

I love to play gospel and I love saxophone with all my heart but have no one to teach me and I know I can get to learn it here that is why am here now..😍😍 I love to play with tenor😍😍

Thank you so much, this honestly has helped me learn quickly and feel confident in what I'm learning.... Help keep the passion alive!

Tenor sax here, just picked it up today. Thanks for your extremely clear and helpful lesson!

This was my first time ever playing and I'm hooked! Thanks for this!

I felt on top of the world after playing of this thank you so much!

I want to learn to play at parties, weddings, gatherings etc. Thank you

@McGillMusicSaxSchool

4 жыл бұрын

That’s a great goal - have you started learning some tunes for this yet?

This has changed everything. Thank you!

Gospel and R&B. I’m 35 and have always been interested in the alto sax. I ordered a fairly cheap beginner one and it will be here 28 Jan 2021. Looking forward to getting started.

I’m new to saxophone and your videos have helped me so very much, thank you. Live DJ sets had me wanting to learn but I also love blues too. Stay blessed 💜🎷🎷🎷

I love this!! great exercise, thank you

loved it amazing and so much fun!! thanks so much

Wonderful exercise. Thanks for that.

I started my sax journey , and this is the perfect 👌 lessons i needed. I already feel like musician 🧑‍🎤

Thank you Mcgill. Love from Portugal.

I have just started to learn Alto Sax and I have loved its sound since I was really young I used to play flute a loong time ago as a child so I'm really exited, thanks a lot for this practical tutorial

Just got started had my first lesson recently. Watching your lesson got me fired up to do more. thanks for sharing

I enjoyed it... I felt ontop of the world playing after you... thanks McGill Music Sax School

This was the first exercise that really made tonguing click with me. I just picked up a cheap second hand Chinese tenor and started playing. I played for a good few weeks without even knowing that tonguing was a thing, and slurring every note has been a really hard habit to break. Playing along to this is the first time that tonguing felt more intuitive than slurring. Thanks for the help!

I started playing a alto sax but now I’m on tenor. I started to play because I needed something to make me feel better and the alto sax did just that. I stepped away from band for two years due to a sports injury and then tried again this year. I wanted to start off on a alto saxophone ago but I just couldn’t connect to it like I used to. Today (March 23,2021) my band director and I made the decision to try me on a tenor saxophone. I was heartbroken at first but once I started to play the tenor I started to feel better. I wanna get good at the tenor so I can hopefully go back to the alto and be as good as I used to be.

Hi Nigel! Thanks for this lessons. I decide to finally learn the horn really late in life so, two years ago I started classes. I love classic jazz but since the advent of Smooth Jazz my love for Jazz took a new level. I like anything funky and fun so, Smooth Jazz, Fussion, Classic and my absolute fave Bossa Nova. My horn is an Alto, a hot Pink Alto Sax; how girlie is thatd. I'm really looking forward to see more stuff in your channel. By the way, I'm a 70s child so, you can imagine the type of mixes and fussion I like in my music 😉🎷

Love this lesson .... thanks .

i literary just started alto sax today and you made it (when i say this i mean it) SO MUCH EASIER. before i was speaking a lot. i do have exp from clarinet and i used to play flute a few years back but you helped me understand the notes and a lot more. i am pursuing mu dream of playing jazz music. shout out to Mr. Barron for inspiring me to play alto sac

dude...!!! how cool is that ....!!! love it

Wow. This was one of my favourite lessons. Love the easy jam you played. Thanks!

@McGillMusicSaxSchool

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

Great Video. I am an absolute beginner and decided for my 50th Birthday Year to learn to play the saxophone as it always an instrument I've had interest in but never ventured to learn to play until now. Look forward to your additional videos to assist in my learning development.

Learned so much from this one video. Thanks

@paulgullackson8088

3 жыл бұрын

Should add I am 70 years old and always wanted to play the sax. Never too old to learn :)

I find this video very informative for a beginner, i look forward to more videos cause I`m excited to get started...thanks

hi Mcgill i have your saxaphone app with all the pathways and starter videos it has really helped me Thank u

Thanks for this very beautiful tutorials. I learn a lot. Thanks. Hvala Svima. Danke schon.

Thank you so much for the tutorial!

This is brilliant!

I'm going to be spending a couple hours watching this video. Very good thanks.

Thank you, This piece really helps...I love to do jazz n gospel

definately started 4 the jazz

Thank you for this exercise! So helpful!!

@McGillMusicSaxSchool

4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome Noel!

I’m here to learn to play Dixieland and other jazz. Love this. Thanks!

I love the sound of the saxophone. I am thinking about buying one in the future and learn it.

@alexm.9260

3 жыл бұрын

Buy Tha sax now

@whenlovefadeaway7669

3 жыл бұрын

@@alexm.9260 x2

Great work here Nigel - This can get everyone off to a great start improvising!

@McGillMusicSaxSchool

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Jody.

Hi, first time here , took up sax years ago , now want to do it so bad . . Love all sax music . I’m in England . Just love the sound of this

jazz, amazing lessons!

Funk! New Orleans specifically! Thanks!!!

Really cool backing track! I share with my students!