Sax: bebop scales (Paul Williamson)

Sat, Jan 3, 2009

Lessons, Sax Lessons

Paul Williamson explains the uses of bebop scales in jazz improvisation. In this video, Paul’s first post for Digital Pill, he describes the construction of bebop scales, jazz articulation, the use of a metronome and how bebop scales place the chord tones firmly ON the beat to create an “inside” sound in improvisation. The video together with the pdf download explain the uses of bebop scales over major, dominant and minor scales.

Click > HERE < to download a pdf of the lesson

Listen to Paul’s music here

Paul playing with Way out West on myspace

Way Out West – Old Grooves for New Streets available from iTunes

Way Out West - Old Grooves for New Streets

and from CDbaby

WAY OUT WEST MELBOURNE: Old Grooves for New Streets

7 Responses to “Sax: bebop scales (Paul Williamson)”

  1. Philip Says:

    That Paul has the “podcast” voice.
    Well done guys.

  2. Clayton Says:

    I agree, nicely done.

    Where would the passing tone fall in a minor scale, or over different modes?

  3. Leo Says:

    Check back in a few days and I will have posted the pdf which tells you what happens with different scales. Sorry for the delay everyone, Paul shot the footage just before going on holidays. Now he’s back and I’m on tour with the SAINTS. Should be sorted by Tuesday

  4. Tommy Schneller Says:

    Great lesson! Thanks Paul!

  5. chiefs_55 Says:

    I am excited about this blog… Working those Bebop scales into my rep. It’s good to know what you are doing, even if you were doing it, well sort of…

  6. paul w Says:

    so chiefs_55 …… the well sort of … what is that supposed to imply ?…

  7. Leo Says:

    So Paul, I think it means thanks


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