I’ve just hit 300 subscribers to my YouTube channel, and so by way of thanks I’ve written you this Minor Blues etude, for you to download completely for free, to help you develop both your saxophone playing and understanding of jazz at the same time!
It’s aimed at the intermediate level saxophonist, and it’s full of the core language of jazz so great practise for you. You’ll find the piece packed with the core facets of Bebop, such a enclosures and tri-tone substitutions, but you’ll also find more contemporary language such as quartal lines too. Plus, there’s the use of alternate fingerings such as “Fork F Sharp”, “Front E” and “Front F” to further develop your technique – all helping you take your playing to the next level, both as a saxophonist and improvising musician!
As well as the pdf of the chart you can download 3 backing track mp3s at 100, 116 and 138 bpm for you to practise along to.
This etude uses language taken from my eBook “Jazz Licks for Saxophone, Vol. 1” available in my Book Shop.
Minor Blues Etude – Eb Saxes Version
Minor Blues Etude – Bb Saxes Version
Minor Blues Etude File Download Form
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I hope you enjoy working on this etude, and please do let me know how you get on in the comments! I love hearing about how you find content of the videos and your input really valuable in shaping my future video lessons.
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Happy practising!
Best wishes,
Nathan