Chris98
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I’ve been planning on transcribing ever since I picked up the saxophone, and on my few attempts got frustrated and gave up, but I don’t want to this time, and I think I have a new plan of attack! I’m going to use the demo track of a ‘play along’ book, why I'd not thought of this before I don't know!
From what I’ve read transcribing is a skill that you’ve just got to put the time in to get better at, but why kick off with a sax solo that is potentially out of reach of my ability, by using a play along book/track, I can pick something at my level of ability and at a tempo and in a key my brain can cope with, the demos are usually nicely recorded these days and the sax part clearly heard.
Only problem is I’ve probably played though all my books so I’m on the look out for a new book, and would appreciate any recommendations, I’m currently reacquainting myself with the sax by playing through the ‘By Special Arrangement’ books, so looking for something of that sort of level, in a blues or jazz style. Andy suggestions?
From what I’ve read transcribing is a skill that you’ve just got to put the time in to get better at, but why kick off with a sax solo that is potentially out of reach of my ability, by using a play along book/track, I can pick something at my level of ability and at a tempo and in a key my brain can cope with, the demos are usually nicely recorded these days and the sax part clearly heard.
Only problem is I’ve probably played though all my books so I’m on the look out for a new book, and would appreciate any recommendations, I’m currently reacquainting myself with the sax by playing through the ‘By Special Arrangement’ books, so looking for something of that sort of level, in a blues or jazz style. Andy suggestions?