Scales and Modes

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LYDIAN on A explained and demonstrated on ALTO sax. ABRSM Grade 4 Jazz

LYDIAN mode on A is E MAJOR starting on the 4th degree E MAJOR: E F# G# A B C# D# E A LYDIAN: A B C# D# E F# G# A It is A MAJOR scale with a raised 4th #learnsax #jazztheory #lydian #modes #scales #examprep

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MIXOLYDIAN on B practice- use the rollers technique troubles

Little finger technique is tricky for many players. Mixolydian on B uses all of the little finger keys with both hands! B MIXOLYDIAN: B C# D# E F# G# A B #learnsax #technique #jazztheory #modes #mixolydian #bmix

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DORIAN on C explained and demonstrated on ALTO sax. ABRSM Grade 4 Jazz

DORIAN mode on C is Bb MAJOR starting on teh second degree Bb MAJOR: Bb C D Eb F G A Bb C Dorian: C D Eb F G A Bb C it is C MAJOR with a flat 3rd and flat 7th It is useful for improvising over a Cmin7 or Cm7 Chord #jazztheory #grade4 #examprep #learnsax #scales #modes #dorian

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LYDIAN on G explained and demonstrated on ALTO saxophone. ABRSM Grade 4 Jazz

LYDIAN mode on G is D MAJOR starting on the 4th Degree D MAJOR: D E F# G A B C# D G LYDIAN: G A B C# D E F# G It is the G MAJOR scale with a raised 4th It is useful for improvising over a GMAJ#11 chord or G13#111 #jazztheory #lydian #modes #scales #learnsax #examprep

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DORIAN on F - ABRSM Jazz ALTO Sax Grade 4

Dorian on F is the 2nd Mode of Eb MAJOR Eb MAJOR: Eb F G Ab Bb C D Eb Dorian on F: F G Ab Bb C D Eb F The Grade 4 ABRSM Jazz Alto saxophone syllabus asks for this to be played to a 12th, so up to C The Dorian Mode is often used to improvise over a minor 7 chord Fm7 is: F Ab C Eb You could think of F Dorian as F MAJOR scale with a flattened 3rd and flattened 7th (b3 &b7) #learnsax #jazztheory #dorian #examprep

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F Lydian improvisation using side key C on TENOR Saxophone.

Technique tip: Use the side key C for smooth and fast transitions between B and C on sax. Theory: Lydian Mode ON F has no sharps or flats, is is the Lydian Mode IN C MAJOR F G A B C D E F - T T T S T T S. There are semitone intervals between 4 & 5 and 7 & 8 If is often played over a Maj7 #11 chord This improvisation was inspired by the piece "Small World" by Martin Speake which is in the Grade 5 ABRSM Jazz Saxophone syllabus #learnsax #Lydian ##11 #JazzTheory #improvisation @Diane Arthurs a.k.a DISAX

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Mixolydian on C revision. Tenor saxophone. ABRSM Jazz Grade 3/4

Mixolydian ON C is the 5th Mode of F MAJOR, therefore has one flat, Bb. Sometimes called Mixolydian IN F Mixolydian ON C, or C Mix, is C MAJOR with a lowered or flat 7. Therefore useful over a C7 chord - any many more! This Mode is useful for the improvisation sections of several of of the Grade 4 pieces. Such as #Melody for Candy. #learnsax #jazztheory @Diane Arthurs a.k.a DISAX

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G MAJOR arpeggio 12th on FLUTE - Grade 2 ABRSM scale example. Applied with Eine Kleine Nachtmusik

G MAJOR arpeggio 12th, tongued is an ABRSM Grade 2 exam requirement. This video shows the fingering, the embouchure change and demonstrates the arpeggio as part of #Mozart's Eine Kleine Nachtmusik. #learnflute #grade2 #arpeggio

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C MAJOR scale tongued. One octave on FLUTE. - demonstration of scale in the Can Can

C MAJOR scale is an ABRSM Grade 2 exam requirement. This video shows the fingering, the embouchure change and demonstrates how the scale is used in Offenbach's "Can Can". #learnflute #grade2 #scale

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E melodic minor 12th on FLUTE - Für Elise

Never forget that all tunes are written using scales and arpeggios. We tend to learn scales for facility and to put theory into practice but we should always remember to play MUSIC E melodic minor is to the ABRSM grade 2 flute syllabus #learnflute #flute #scales #fürelise #furelise

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F MAJOR 12th. Grade 2 Flute demonstrated with "Shaker Melody"

Scales to a 12th can be confusing. It can be difficult to stop at the dominant! Tip: Play the basic arpeggio (1, 3, 5) then play it in the next octave. This will help you understand why the 12th scale stops where it does. #learnflute #scales #grade2 @Diane Arthurs a.k.a DISAX

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D🔺9. D MAJOR 9 chord explained- ALTO sax Grade 4 scales #chords

The triangle in a chord symbol means Major 7th. The extension 9 means that you should play the 9th not the octave. DMAJ9 chord is 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 or D, F#, A, C#, E #learnsax #chords #jazztheory #maj9 #major9 #grade 4 @Diane Arthurs a.k.a DISAX

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D9 chord explained and demonstrated on ALTO sax - Grade 4 ABRSM Jazz sax

The extension 9 means that you should play the 9th not the octave. There is an implied 7 (rather than MAJOR 7th) DMAJ9 chord is 1, 3, 5, b7, 9 or D, F#, A, C, E #learnsax #chords #jazztheory #maj9 #major9 #grade4 @Diane Arthurs a.k.a DISAX

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Dm9 chord explained and demonstrated on ALTO saxophone - ABRSM Jazz Saxophone Grade 4

The extension 9 means that you should play the 9th not the octave. There is an implied 7 (rather than MAJOR 7th) Dminor9 chord is 1, b3, 5, b7, 9 or D, F, A, C, E #learnsax #chords #jazztheory #m9 #minor9 #grade4 @Diane Arthurs a.k.a DISAX

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C MAJOR Pentatonic explained & demonstrated with “The Wedding “ on ALTO Saxophone

If you play C MAJOR but miss out notes 4 and 7 you have C Pentatonic. 1 2 3 (4) 5 6 (7) C D E G A Abdullah Ibrahim' piece "The Wedding" is based upon the MAJOR Pentatonic The piece and the scale are both part of the Grade 4 ABRSM Jazz Saxophone Syllabus #learnsax #jazzsax #jazztheory #grade4 @Diane Arthurs a.k.a DISAX

C Blues explained & demonstrated with “The Sidewinder” on ALTO saxophone

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DORIAN on F - ABRSM Jazz ALTO Sax Grade 4

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Scales and Modes

LYDIAN on A explained and demonstrated on ALTO sax. ABRSM Grade 4 Jazz

MIXOLYDIAN on B practice- use the rollers technique troubles

DORIAN on C explained and demonstrated on ALTO sax. ABRSM Grade 4 Jazz

LYDIAN on G explained and demonstrated on ALTO saxophone. ABRSM Grade 4 Jazz

DORIAN on F - ABRSM Jazz ALTO Sax Grade 4

Lydian on A. Tenor saxophone. ABRSM Grade 4

F Lydian improvisation using side key C on TENOR Saxophone.

Mixolydian on C revision. Tenor saxophone. ABRSM Jazz Grade 3/4

G MAJOR arpeggio 12th on FLUTE - Grade 2 ABRSM scale example. Applied with Eine Kleine Nachtmusik

C MAJOR scale tongued. One octave on FLUTE. - demonstration of scale in the Can Can

E melodic minor 12th on FLUTE - Für Elise

F MAJOR 12th. Grade 2 Flute demonstrated with "Shaker Melody"

D🔺9. D MAJOR 9 chord explained- ALTO sax Grade 4 scales #chords

D9 chord explained and demonstrated on ALTO sax - Grade 4 ABRSM Jazz sax

Dm9 chord explained and demonstrated on ALTO saxophone - ABRSM Jazz Saxophone Grade 4

C MAJOR Pentatonic explained & demonstrated with “The Wedding “ on ALTO Saxophone

C Blues explained & demonstrated with “The Sidewinder” on ALTO saxophone

C minor arpeggio. Tenor saxophone. ABRSM Jazz. Grade 4

DORIAN on F - ABRSM Jazz ALTO Sax Grade 4

DORIAN on C explained and demonstrated on ALTO sax. ABRSM Grade 4 Jazz