LESSONS
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Tenor Funk Improvisation Series 3 - Lesson 1
The first lesson of Tenor Funk Improvisation Series 3 looks at Recognising Form. In this lesson, James introduces the Dominant 7th chord to these funk series, and talks about this fits in with the structure of our Trifle Funk backing track, which you will already be familiar with if you've gone through the first two series. James then goes through the structure of the dominant 7th before putting the backing track on and helping you to recognise where they appear in the track. Once you're familiar with the structure of the backing track and the form of the chords you can start joining in as James talks you through.
Tenor Funk Improvisation Series 3 - Lesson 2
In lesson two, you will move onto looking at the scales that go with the dominant 7th chords that James introduced in lesson one. James first speaks about the difference between major and dominant scales before moving straight into demonstrating the dominant 7th scales. James walks you through all these scales slowly to enable you to get them under your fingers, before playing them along with the backing track. See if you can match the dominant 7th scales with the chords in the backing track! Make sure you take the time to practice these before moving onto lesson three.
Tenor Funk Improvisation Series 3 - Lesson 3
In lesson three, James looks at the dominant 7th arpeggios to help you get these under your fingers in order to build them into your funky licks and improvisations. James talks through each arpeggio and demonstrates them both slowly and at full speed, before putting on the backing track so you can play along in real time and maybe even start putting together your own funky improvisations using your tenor sax.
Tenor Funk Improvisation Series 3 - Lesson 4
In lesson four, James introduces some concepts behind mixing up the scales and arpeggios you have been learning throughout this series so far. James begins the lesson by demonstrating the range of places you can put your arpeggios into your licks, before the backing track goes on and James plays the scale for you to play the arpeggio in response. This is a great interactive lesson that will really help you master scales and arpeggios. Towards the end of the lesson there is an opportunity to start improvising and using these scales and arpeggios to put together your own funky licks.
Tenor Funk Improvisation Series 3 - Lesson 5
In lesson five, called Chord Tones and Improv Ideas, get ready to get creative and put together your own funky licks. Before you jump right into it, James revisits some of the chords you looked at in lesson three, to help ensure you've mastered them and have the confidence to put these chords and tones into your own improvisations. Most of this lesson takes place with the backing track playing to help you get accustomed to playing with the music.
Tenor Funk Improvisation Series 3 - Lesson 6
In lesson six, Putting it All Together, James revisits everything you have learned through Tenor Funk Improvisation Series 3, giving you a great opportunity to cover off anything you would like to go through again without watching through the full lesson. This is another lesson where you'll be playing to the backing track all the way through, and by the end you'll feel like you're in a full-on jam session with James!
Tenor Funk Improvisation Series 3 - Example Solo
This fantastic example solo, based on everything covered by James in Tenor Funk Improvisation Series 3, is your opportunity to play along with James or pick up your own ideas from watching him at work. This video is five minutes of James playing with our backing track on, with the camera work featuring plenty of close ups for you to master the fingering or pick up anything else you may wish to add into your own tenor funk solos.
Tenor Funk Improvisation Series 3 - Tone and Gear
In this Tone & Gear video, James talks through his set up as well as why and how he uses the various components of his saxophone to generate his funky sound using the tenor sax. While this advice will give you some great options for products and brands to try, the most crucial piece of advice you'll hear from James in this video is the importance of working out the best set up for you. Listen to James and take his tips on board before going out and getting the tenor sax set up that gives you the funkiest sound possible.
Tenor Funk Improvisation Series 3 - Backing Track Mp3
This funky backing track (MP3) is the perfect accompaniment to Tenor Funk Improvisation Series 3. Put together live in the Pro Music Tutor studio, featuring James Morton on sax as well as others, play this track loud as you put together everything you have learned in this series. This backing track is perfect for practising your funky sax licks on your own, and also works brilliantly if you want to use it during a jam session with your mates or your band.
Tenor Funk Improvisation Series 3 - Backing Track Wav
This funky backing track (.wav) is the perfect accompaniment to Tenor Funk Improvisation Series 3. Put together live in the Pro Music Tutor studio, featuring James Morton on sax as well as others, play this track loud as you put together everything you have learned in this series. This backing track is perfect for practising your funky sax licks on your own, and also works brilliantly if you want to use it during a jam session with your mates or your band.
