I want to be within the ranks of charlie parker and the crew...and that guy with the big neck(sorry). I want to be like him.. what did he doooo..how did he develop that fast rythmic playing and...plays by the ear...how??
2006-12-22 16:41:40 · 9 answers · asked by Mr. X 3 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
and please dont just say practice...i mean i need a detailed answer..maybe specific things
2006-12-22 16:46:03 · update #1
practice.
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2006-12-22 16:44:48 · answer #1 · answered by USMCstingray 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I play by ear, too. I've tried to teach people how, but it doesn't ever work. I play T Sax. It's kida a God given gift. Not sayin u don't have it, but there's no way to really tell. I suggest you get a piano or a keyboard and mess with the keys trying to play a song. If you get it pretty fast, try harder songs. If you get really complex, like where u r playin' chords, u probably have the gift. Good Luck and Merry Christmas.
2006-12-22 16:49:50 · answer #2 · answered by jikdiskdoc 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try reading biographies of these people you idolize (especially the guy with the big neck). You will most definitely find inspiration in their writings, if they have any writings.
Hate to say it, but learning to play like that takes practice. Improvisation (tonal improvisation that is) requires a vast knowledge of the modes (aeolian, locrian, dorian, etc.). If you are a serious musician, you should find a teacher to guide you.
Here is a link to help you get started:
http://www.wikihow.com/Improvise-on-the-Saxophone
Good luck. PRACTICE!
2006-12-22 17:26:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I personally know three very good sax players, one alto sax and the other two play tenor sax. It really does just take practice, but even with all that practice mistakes can still happen. No one is perfect, but you can try to be. Sorry, no magic answer. Just learn it and practice it.
2006-12-22 16:52:18 · answer #4 · answered by tooqerq 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
10 years tops to accomplish it with 15 minutes of playing 6 days a week.
Get a professional instructor and take lessons.
Listen to all the songs you want to play so they are in your head.
Play speed drills with scales, then with riffs every day.
Discipline to persevere when it gets tedious.
Creativity to make the tedious challenging and fun.
2006-12-22 16:53:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you truly wish to be THAT good, and you honestly believe you can be, then there are just three things you have to do:
1) Practice
2) Practice
3) PRACTICE!
And then, practice some more.
2006-12-22 16:45:57 · answer #6 · answered by lyoskowitz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will need a good instructor, talent, and practice.
2006-12-22 16:51:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first 2 words are your clue. "I WANT". You'll do it if you want it. Good luck. Don't listen to negative people. OK?
2006-12-22 16:46:41 · answer #8 · answered by butterflylover 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you'll never make it.....
quit now while you're young. save the time and effort..
2006-12-22 16:43:40 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋