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Minor 2,5,1's Series 3 - Lesson 1
Lesson one of Minor 2,5,1's Series 3 looks at Modal Scales. James begins by explaining what you'll learn throughout the series before discussing how he's going to teach the modal approach in this lesson. James keeps things nice and simple in this lesson so you can easily pick up what you need to, explaining some of the different modes you'll use before demonstrating how to play all the notes. By the end of this lesson you'll be well into practising all of these great sounding scales and be ready to move on further into Minor 2,5,1's Series 3.
Minor 2,5,1's Series 3 - Lesson 2
In lesson two, Scales in Context, you'll take the scales learned in the first lesson and begin playing them with the backing track playing. This will help you learn how each scale and note sounds in context and give you some great techniques and ideas for playing amazing sounding improvisations on your saxophone. James revisits and practices the scales first of all, but you'll soon have the backing track on and be playing these great sounding scales in context. James talks through and plays the scales himself before leaving space for you to join in and play them yourself.
Minor 2,5,1's Series 3 - Lesson 3
Lesson three, titled B7 b9 and #9, sees you move onto looking at playing around the B7 chord. This will involve playing around the sharp and flat 9 as the title of the lesson suggests, and again is adding many more options for you when it comes to improvising yourself. These are all great notes to get under your fingers, and James explains in great detail how to play them before demonstrating them for your understanding. Practice yourself while James talks you through this series and get ready for the next lesson.
Minor 2,5,1's Series 3 - Lesson 4
Lesson four is called Resolution. In this lesson James will take you through how to travel from the notes learned in lesson three to E minor, using notes from the G major scale. This lesson has a simple structure; James will talk you through everything you need to know and are going to play before the backing track goes on and you're playing along with James guiding you every step of the way.
Minor 2,5,1's Series 3 - Lesson 5
In lesson five, titled Licks and Language, James moves onto teaching you some specific licks that fit into the Minor 2,5,1's structure and will highlight further opportunities for adding to your personal saxophone repertoire. In this lesson James is straight into playing the licks, as usual talking you through each lick one step at a time to ensure you know exactly what you need to do. The licks you'll learn here include the use of arpeggios and some other techniques that may be familiar to you already. Get the backing track on and get practising these brilliant sax licks.
Minor 2,5,1's Series 3 - Lesson 6
Lesson six of Minor 2,5,1's Series 3 is called Modal Playtime. This lesson is all about rounding off everything you have learned during this series and having some fun as you play around with James. You'll put the backing track on and play your Modal Scales while James plays along with you and guides you through. James opens the lesson with a brief recap of the Modal Scales you visited in lessons one and two, as well as touching on some of the other learnings and tips from Minor 2,5,1's Series 3. This is an informative, fun end to another terrific series from James Morton.
Minor 2,5,1's Series 3 - Example Solo
This Example Solo video is a fantastic opportunity for you to enjoy James Morton in full flow. Use this video as a basis for your own improvisations and saxophone playing, or simply repeat what James plays to aid you further in getting the notes and chords you've been learning under your fingers. This Example Solo is designed as a learning aid to give you a reference you can always turn to for ideas and inspiration. Play along with James or take his ideas and turn them into your own exciting sound!
Minor 2,5,1's Series 3 - Tone and Gear
In this Tone and Gear video, James talks about his instrument set-up as well as the additional accessories and pieces of kit he uses to make himself feel comfortable with his instrument but also to create the sound he is looking for every time he picks up his saxophone to play. While James gives some invaluable advice and tips in this Tone and Gear video, remember that each musician's set-up is individual to them, and you are encouraged to discover the kit and set-up that makes you feel most comfortable when playing and allows you to create the very best sound from your sax.
Minor 2,5,1's Series 3 - Backing Track Mp3
This incredible backing track (mp3) has been designed to enable you to get more from your learning with Pro Music Tutor. The track is used throughout Minor 2,5,1's Series 3 and should be considered an essential learning aid for this series, but is also great for jamming yourself or using as a backing track when playing with your friends.
Minor 2,5,1's Series 3 - Backing Track Wav
This incredible backing track (wav) has been designed to enable you to get more from your learning with Pro Music Tutor. The track is used throughout Minor 2,5,1's Series 2 and should be considered an essential learning aid for this series, but is also great for jamming yourself or using as a backing track when playing with your friends.
