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Latin Series 1- Lesson 1 In Latin Series Lesson 1, Craig introduces you to 'call and response' within a distinct and catchy piece of solo music, helping you to quickly pick up this simple lick and understand the importance this technique. Craig slowly goes through both parts of the solo, demonstrating the subtle changes you need to introduce at the end, before putting all licks together so you're able to play this great solo in full.- Latin Series 1- Lesson 2 In lesson 2, Craig starts to expand the rhythmic range, using one of the notes of lesson 1 to ensure you can easily transfer what you learned earlier. Craig focus on playing the notes individually before starting to play them in a Latin rhythmic style, beginning slowly before increasing the pace as you start to become familiar with the sequences. The latter part of the lesson will introduce you to approach tones so you can add depth to your music. Playing approach tones are excellent to have in your repertoire if you want to start improvising when playing your sax.
- Latin Series 1- Lesson 3 Lesson 3 uses the Blues scale that you used in lesson 1, but is a much bigger part of the music. Craig begins by taking you through the Blues scale so you know where you're working should you ever want to practice or experiment with this element of playing sax. The lesson then focus on using G sharp to construct a range of phrases, and Craig will share some secrets that will allow you to improvise and construct different pieces of music around one solo.
- Latin Series 1-Lesson 4 This is the longest lesson so far, and sees Craig using pentatonic scales to further develop the licks you have already learned in the earlier lessons. Lesson 4 introduces more advanced techniques and will help you to become a more versatile sax player. By Craig's own admission, this is a lesson that might take you a little longer to pick up and master, but once you've done so you're all set to tackle the additional challenges presented in the final lessons.
- Latin Series 1-Lesson 5 Lesson 5 is perfect for teaching yourself how to travel effortlessly from one note to another, while continuing to play in between and maximise use of the ‘flat five.’ The main focus of the lesson is a series of glissando practices, which are an essential part of improvising in your sax playing. Craig continues to use call and response to build the solo featured in this lesson, which combines Latin style with traditional Jazz and Blues sounds. Once more, you can practice at your own pace before increasing the speed to play along with the backing track.
