Hip Licks for Tenor Sax (V1) 1.2

Hip Licks for Saxophone serves as a comprehensive resource aimed at enhancing saxophonists’ fluency in jazz language, encompassing a broad spectrum of vocabulary from swing, bop, to post-bop styles. The collection provides well-articulated licks that accurately conform to chord changes and are easy to articulate on the instrument.

Functioning similarly to a detailed musical reference or dictionary, Hip Licks for Saxophone offers an extensive database of exemplary licks in all twelve keys, accessible at any moment. Users can directly select any page and begin practicing immediately, facilitating quick access to relevant material during practice or performance preparation.

Designed with the professional musician in mind, this application aims to assist players in mastering advanced harmonic contexts and challenging key signatures. It offers practical examples and approaches employed by seasoned jazz players, making it an invaluable tool for developing a polished, confident sound over complex progressions.

Custom User Interface

• This application features a user-friendly interface that simplifies navigation and enhances the practice experience. Upon launch, users are greeted with a menu allowing for browsing through the entire collection sequentially or loading specific sets of licks accompanied by play-along tracks. Page transitions are automated and synchronized with the audio tracks for seamless practice sessions.

• To initiate a saxophone demo track, click the icon located on the lower left corner; the track will commence immediately. Similarly, for rhythm-section-only tracks, selecting the drum icon on the lower right corner will start playback instantly.

Key Features of Hip Licks for Saxophone by Greg Fishman

• Contains 168 unique licks, each tailored for individual keys considering tone quality, register, and ease of execution. For example, licks in C7 differ distinctly from those in B7 or Bb7, ensuring contextual relevance.
• Includes both slow and fast tempo play-along tracks for each lick, encouraging detailed analysis and versatile practice.
• Addresses prevalent jazz chord progressions such as Major 7th, Dominant 7th (including b9 variations), Minor 7th, Minor 7b5, Diminished 7th, Augmented 7th chords, and common harmonic sequences like ii-7 / V7 / I Major, ii-7b5 / V7b9 / i Minor, parallel major/minor shifts, and ii-7 / V7 / I Maj7 with moving sevenths.
• Features an interactive call-and-response format ideal for ear training and developing musical memory. Each lick is played twice in succession on the play-along tracks to facilitate immediate repetition and assimilation.
• Implements a twelve-key approach across all tracks to ensure comprehensive harmonic coverage.
• Includes rhythm-section-only tracks that allow improvisation over varied harmonic backgrounds; ideal for experimenting with personal variations or practicing chords and scales in different contexts.
• Offers a technique-building component aimed at elevating technical proficiency through consistent use within daily practice routines.

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