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The Style of Michael Brecker-Lesson 7

The Style of Michael Brecker-Lesson 7

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SKU: 329 Category: Stylistic Lessons Tags: jazz improvisation, jazz saxophone, Michael Brecker, tenor sax, video lesson
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Here is the 7th lesson on the Style of Michael Brecker.

In this lesson I take you through 4 Brecker Licks that use the altered scale.  I have written these out in all 12 keys and show you how to practice these to a track from Jamey Aebersold Volume 84 “Dominant Workout”.  This is a great way to practice these complex ideas and add them into your own vocabulary.

I demonstrate each pattern on the tenor sax and describe in detail how I go about figuring out the best way to use these patterns and licks. (37 Minute Video Lesson & PDF)

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