Saxophones

Scale & Chord Loopers #1

Intro: q = 72-144
Clean and Steady. Then Fast. Use a Metronome. Always remember to
Solid: h = 72-120
Start with the keys of C, F, and G. Then move to Bb and D, then Eb and A
Serious: h = 126-180 More advanced players should also play Ab, E, Db, B, Gb, and F#
think in the right key!
Advanced: w = 92-144

Meandering Line
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C (No #s or bs) D F# C#
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F 1 flat: Bb Bb Bb Eb Eb Bb Eb Ab A F# C# G# G 1 sharp: F#

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F# F# C# G#D#A#E# B F# C# G#D#A# E F# C# G#D# Ab Bb Eb AbDb Db Bb Eb AbDbGb Gb Bb Eb AbDbGbCb
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Use 'side' Bb/A# as often as possible in scalar patterns. (But practice 'bis' sometimes, too)

Chord Running (Arpeggio)

2 F Bb Eb A D G

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C F# B E Ab Db Gb

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Use 'bis' Bb/A# as often as possible in arpeggios.

Cascading Scale
3 F Bb Eb A D G

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B E
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C F# Ab Db Gb
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Try not to 'reach up' for higher notes. Just blow faster air straight ahead.
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