The 4 Best Ways To Practice Jazz Standards

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Chad LB plays Nexus Saxophones, Mouthpieces and Reeds. For more information upon release, visit www.nexussax.com
Chad LB is an international recording artist who has toured globally as a bandleader, and with superstars ranging from Chris Botti to Taylor Swift. He has been a featured soloist with premiere ensembles like the Juilliard Jazz Orchestra, and was formerly a member of the multi GRAMMY winning Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra. Despite his demanding tour schedule, Chad is on faculty as a visiting artist at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music for their new Roots, Jazz and American Music degree
program.

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@ChadLefkowitzBrown 3 жыл бұрын

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@dariolanga 2 жыл бұрын

Man, I consider this book a real Omnibook, because for guitarists it serves as a way to build individual melodic lines over any Jazz Standard, it helps understanding and creativity.

@vecernicek2 5 жыл бұрын

Bought the new year package today. Can't wait for the weekend to start working on it. Playing more standards lately and this is exactly what I need to practice right now.

@Polartrucker 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely amazing, got a lot of good stuff to shed, thanks for sharing!

@pickinstone 4 жыл бұрын

I'll leave a review since I purchased this book last night: When many people see that using strict arpeggios is one of the methods, they might think "that's easy, I could do that!" I've always thought it was the opposite. Playing arpeggios straight up and down without rhyme or reason might get some of the sounds into your ear, but it won't help you with your melodicism. If you just look at how Chad LB handles basic 7th chords, you might be in awe (I was). He is able to weave, change direction, and create actual melodies with straight arpeggios in the first etude of every tune. I dunno about you, but making arp's musical is hard work. And that's just the first etude. Excellent book. My only gripe is that he's playing the tracks against a backing track. I guess that keeps the cost down, so I won't focus on that too much. Go out and get this PDF series while the 75% off sale is still hot! Go, get it now. Your ears and fingers will thank you :)

@JustTutupa 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for these exercises! I'm learning a lot from them and understanding much better Jazz Improvisation. Really helpful

@Coderedpirate 5 жыл бұрын

I was there for your concert for JEN, it was an amazing performance “I’ll never go back to Reno” haha. Glad I was able to stumble across your KZfaq Channel to listen for more!

@icecreamforcrowhurst 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome player. Such fluency with the language. His teaching materials are some of the best out there. Highly recommended.

@kenbeattie2584 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Chad, thank you for sharing your knowledge! I have been on the journey trying to play standards well, and you are providing a fantastic roadmap. Practise time is a real blast now.

@alvarocarranzatapia9640 3 жыл бұрын

This video changed my life for ever and ever. The first time I saw it was in April maybe, my playing improved I an way I thought impossible! Thanks Chad!!

@edgarscott8908 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! Love the examples!

@lefujyou 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the ideas, one of your other vids had this idea that has opened up my thought, arigato

@gamasax 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing the information Chad. Just keep on those great knowledge charing videos you make. People, his mouthpiece and neck is nothing more than lots of practice hour a day during several years, until he is a very old man!

@icecreamforcrowhurst 3 жыл бұрын

‘Charring’ is right, this guy burns! ;)

@borisaranchuk2279 5 жыл бұрын

Nice sound and professional improvisation!

@germanviquez 5 жыл бұрын

greaaaat video! greatings from Uruguay

@paulw2410 3 жыл бұрын

Hiya Chad, I’m a flautist and I think what you do is just great. I play both classical and jazz. Keep up the good work 🎼🎶🎵

@DaveLynchJazzGuitar 4 жыл бұрын

Chad...I want to get this for guitar. I think this will really help me. It makes perfect sense. I've been struggling and hit a plateau. You're a great player and you make it seem so easy which i know it's not but you just have to put the work in. Thanks!

@davidericcoboni92 3 жыл бұрын

i like this stuff a lot, thanks for your awesome work.

@RM-gm7lu 5 жыл бұрын

Swinging Man!! liked it..

@rik-de-Moorea 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, very good job !!!

@noelbeltran2651 3 жыл бұрын

You play effortless, so smooth and immaculate soundss

@ilandiamond 4 жыл бұрын

So happy I just found your channelz your playing is amazing 😍

@gunnargidner 5 жыл бұрын

Great stuff Chad...

@keyantwilliams 5 жыл бұрын

That tone! Awesome!

@danmurdock1715 5 жыл бұрын

Ditto!

@QuamonFowler 5 жыл бұрын

Great stuff Chad!

@AllanKnighton 5 жыл бұрын

this guy is a beast!

@7deepbreaths.sounds 3 жыл бұрын

Yo Chad L.B. , I would like to say thanks for your mentoring, guidance and instruction on jazz saxophone improvisation. I visit your channel, Scott Paddock and the Better Sax pretty regularly. Oh.. and I can't forget my man Dr. Wally Wallace -- I mean, it is pretty DAMN INCREDIBLE to have such superb sax coaching literally a"point/click" away. Ill be sure to sign up for your class as soon as I am able.

@arthurwilliams3622 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent video...

@dariolanga 2 жыл бұрын

Man, I consider this book a real Omnibook, porque para guitaristas serve sobre maneira para a construção individual de linhas melódicas sobre qualquer Standard de Jazz, ajuda na compreensão e criatividade individual. A bíblia verdadeira para o crescimento como músico e improvisador. Obrigado Professor Chad Lb, você foi muito precioso no conteúdo, serei eternamente grato

@miguelcastano3210 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@eliveltonreis6186 5 жыл бұрын

Super!

@Stryke2wice 5 жыл бұрын

Could you make an instructional video for beginners in improv, approach to practicing scales/arpeggios, playing changes, etc?

@rik-keymusic160 3 жыл бұрын

You just need to now the basics. Major scales and triad chords + inversions... natural minor scale, harmonic minor an melodic minor scales...

@icecreamforcrowhurst 3 жыл бұрын

Buy this! It’s not the scales you need to learn it’s the language ;)

@fulani5 4 жыл бұрын

הנה ההערה בעברית שכולם חיכו לה! אחלה תרגילים

@Soberan 5 жыл бұрын

I love you, bro!

@rogercristianosax 5 жыл бұрын

The Giant Chad!

@icecreamforcrowhurst 3 жыл бұрын

Indeed. His unassuming and humble demeanor belies a monster :)

@hahabass 4 жыл бұрын

Those springtime tour dates took a hit then? I'm in the UK, in London, and hope to see you live, here, one day!

@user-iv1sk8oo2b 5 жыл бұрын

Чувак, ты очень мощный, красавчик, Чарли до сих пор жив)

@bradking1067 5 жыл бұрын

Bitchin video brother man!!!!! thanks so much for sharing hope you are well God loves you deeply Shalom 🎸 🔊😎🏞️⛰️🏔️🎇🎆🎊🎉✨🐕🎈❤️🕊️🎷🎶🎵

@yaronsemiat4048 4 жыл бұрын

I just got the new year package. Do you an advice on which out of the four exercises better to start with ? (I allready play the 10 warmup exercises since a while). It is better to masterise the 15 approach note ex's before doing the tune practices ? Thanks !!

@lemniscate373 3 жыл бұрын

you are a real chad

@billabbott6092 5 жыл бұрын

Dude....your're too good! You need a habit beside practising the saxophone. Just kidding of course....awesome post

@jacobstevens6147 5 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah yeah

@jangelmen 5 жыл бұрын

me encantan tus videos podrias poner subtitulos en español :(

@dukkedusse 5 жыл бұрын

what's that slick neck you got there? looks and sounds absolutely wicked!

@JKsx90r 5 жыл бұрын

Great video! Also what neck strap are you using?

@GeoffTrousselot 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Chad, I never really know how to prepare to go to a jazz bar, how to confidently establish the beginning such as how to count in, and what level of competence I should have with a song before playing it. What communication should be going on while playing the song. How to communicate how the song is going to end, etc. Also if I wanted to just improvise on a simple chord structure, what is the best way to get everyone on board.

@hardyblues2194 3 жыл бұрын

I'm wondering too

@couchtheoryy 3 жыл бұрын

Hey I’m no pro but I think the best way is just to go to the place you want to eventually perform at and just watch how the house musicians do it

@devanjackson509 2 жыл бұрын

Do any of your workshops specifically go over the concept of “melodic contour”? It’s been stated that the “shape” of our note groups is another aspect to consider. Some have suggested that the shapes can give a line that “bob & weave” feel. Thanks

@borisaranchuk2279 4 жыл бұрын

Why don’t you put the video on KZfaq to see the concert where you came from. Thanks

@jazzbonept 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Chad! Question: Do you have any videos on remembering tunes for long periods of time, aka tune maintenance?? Seems tough to do without performing jazz standards as much these days.

@ChadLefkowitzBrown 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Peter, check out my videos on the Roman numeral system/tune analysis. That to me is the best way to improve your aural understanding of chord progressions in a way that they will stick with you!

@jazzbonept 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chad, I'll check that out (again?)! I've heard this from several pianists as well, but have never implemented in my tune learning career.

@penchev73 4 жыл бұрын

Just Great !.....what neck are you playing ??

@kanjariyaketan 4 жыл бұрын

Hi chad. . Do you have step by step full course?

@1dotele 5 жыл бұрын

Why not just ad a link to your site?

@edthesaxplayer8450 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Chad Fabulous sax as usual .Are the pdfs download able from I can't seem to find any link here. Thanks

@sebastiancienfuegos2013 5 жыл бұрын

Que tipo de boquilla manejas?

@davidstreet6167 5 жыл бұрын

Are the tracks downloadable/playable on iPad Pro??

@Saxologic 5 жыл бұрын

Some reason your mouthpiece reminds me of a sock lol

@_Quzey_ 4 жыл бұрын

Eric Fornaro OMG he just did :D

@icecreamforcrowhurst 3 жыл бұрын

Wish my socks sounded like that

@jimmiddleton9148 2 жыл бұрын

I think its 3d printed

@jessebonilla9578 2 жыл бұрын

Hi saxologic

@mikebarker9187 5 жыл бұрын

1. Again, 2. again, 3. again, 4. and again.

@robertpayne5233 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, you sound fantastic. If you sounded any better I might toss my horn in the river. Good tips, more people should teach like you.

@eustiquiocespedes2095 Жыл бұрын

thanks a lot .but i don't have a credit card .is there any other way to do it?

@davibreno8336 4 жыл бұрын

Poderiaa colocar legendas em português

@Sami7.7 3 жыл бұрын

How are you Chad, I am an immigrant in South Africa and cannot access a bank account online. I want to buy some pdf. Please tell me if there is another way I can deposit the money. Thanks🙏

@agostinhobarros7836 5 жыл бұрын

Ola Chad, which mouthpiece are you using and which vane, thank you and hug

@alanhowell3646 3 жыл бұрын

Agostinho Barros Syos CLB

@alexanderrogers330 5 жыл бұрын

Alaric was your time. I’m diggin it

@jsy2b 4 жыл бұрын

Sorry Chad don't want to be a dummy but which standard is Stable Crates? Also love your educational materials

@kevinguin 4 жыл бұрын

There is a Stablemates version on The New Miles Davis Quintet. A great, classic recording of the Benny Golson tune.

@kidpoker007 5 жыл бұрын

I want to buy this for guitar, would that be the Concert version? Thanks

@ChadLefkowitzBrown 5 жыл бұрын

Yes, we wrote the concert version to match guitar and piano range appropriately. Thanks and enjoy!

@kidpoker007 5 жыл бұрын

Chad Lefkowitz-Brown thank you

@conductor52viktorzavalko50 5 жыл бұрын

What is moutchpiece name?wich regards!

@JRNL75 5 жыл бұрын

it's a syos. www.syos.co/en 3D printing

@user-xm4uz6eu8k Жыл бұрын

👍👍👍супер!

@franciscocordeiro1301 5 жыл бұрын

Hey! Clarinet players should buy the trumpet or the tenor sax package?

@ChadLefkowitzBrown 5 жыл бұрын

You could actually use either one :) trumpet will be written in the lower-mid clarinet range, and tenor sax will be written more in the mid-high range.

@franciscocordeiro1301 5 жыл бұрын

@@ChadLefkowitzBrown Ok thanks! Maybe I'll buy both XD

@jeffcopoloff8716 5 жыл бұрын

What kind of Mouthpiece is that ? Looks like one Bird used

@ianjazzitup 5 жыл бұрын

I looks like a Syos mouthpiece

@alanhowell3646 3 жыл бұрын

Parker’s White mouthpieces were a Runyon 22 & a Brilhart Streamline. This is neither, it’s a modern 3D printed Syos custom made to Chad’s specification.

@adriandelgado8709 5 жыл бұрын

Wow... what mouthpiece is that ?????

@alanhowell3646 3 жыл бұрын

Adrian Delgado Syos

@martyg374 5 жыл бұрын

forget about the mouthpiece and pay attention to this great information!

@Antohin22 5 жыл бұрын

Man, what mouthpiece do you use?

@promerker1892 5 жыл бұрын

Антоха Паршин syos custom

@AlastairAppleton 5 жыл бұрын

Is that a SYOS 3D-printed mouthpiece?!

@maximecarron2931 5 жыл бұрын

Yes it is !

@divad7137 4 жыл бұрын

Should I start playing sax with tenor or alto? Is there a difference between the 2?

@kensword73 4 жыл бұрын

David Draghici there is a difference. Alto is better to start on because you need stronger embochure and air to play it. Tenor is in Bb and Alto is in Eb. If you can play alto you can play all the other saxes fairly easily.

@divad7137 4 жыл бұрын

@@kensword73 But if i'm a 14 year old,can i play tenor sax? Would tenor be very physically demanding for me? In the beginning is it easier to learn on the tenor or alto? I like more the tenor sax.

@kensword73 4 жыл бұрын

David Draghici tenor is that big. It’s not very physically demanding. Alto is a lot more demanding in terms of skill, which is why I prefer to start on alto, which I did start on. I believe alto has a higher difficulty than tenor just in general. Both instruments are very similar, only different in size and the amount of air you have to put through it and stronger embochure for alto. Since alto is a smaller instrument it requires a little more embochure control and air speed focus over the tenor. I’d say tenor is easier to start on but I would prefer to start on alto because of the difficulty level allowing you to easily transfer to other saxes. I started on alto and tenor and Bari are relatively easy to switch around on.

@divad7137 4 жыл бұрын

@@kensword73 And another difference alto sax has a higher range than the tenor.

@kensword73 4 жыл бұрын

David Draghici but if you prefer tenor you can go for it. Most people prefer tenor and just stick with it.

@philjudd3473 3 жыл бұрын

Chad are you using much articulation on these? Or keeping the tonguing to a minimum...it sounds like you're accenting it but I understand sometimes that is the rhythm of it more than articulation.

@kevink8965 5 жыл бұрын

how about a video on how to get great hair like yours! ;)

@christianciciriello_Sax 5 жыл бұрын

What mouthpiece are you using?

@JKsx90r 5 жыл бұрын

Christian Ciciriello looks like a Syos!

@promerker1892 5 жыл бұрын

It’s a Syos custom, you can get his exact model on the syos website.

@EllieMcEla 5 жыл бұрын

is there some reason why you don't circle breathe?

@nicknguyen9767 5 жыл бұрын

i mean im sure he does in certain situations, but there's points in the phrasing here that would naturally have a break anyway, so he might was well take an actual breath

@comhghallgeraghty3541 5 жыл бұрын

It affects tuning and tone. Just because you can doesn't mean you should. I can but I have never done so on a gig. If its something your interested in try practising with a straw and glass of water. Good luck

@Chess4Net Жыл бұрын

Chad, thanks a lot for your insight! I want to ask you kindly to speak a cleaner English, so also non-naitive speakers (as I am) could understand you.