Understanding Chords: Lesson 1

Get The Resources: https://www.learnsaxophonewithmatthew... Saxophone Finger Positions: https://www.learnsaxophonewithmatthew... Cool Jazz Studies: https://www.learnsaxophonewithmatthew... Jazz & Pop Etudes: https://www.learnsaxophonewithmatthew... Advanced Blues Solos: https://www.learnsaxophonewithmatthew... Confused by chords? Don't know what they are, what they mean or how to use them to help your saxophone playing? This 1st lesson in the series will take you from no knowledge about chords whatsoever to: :: understanding what a chord is :: knowing where chords come from :: understanding the tonic triad :: knowing the chord symbol for the tonic triad :: knowing what a major chord is :: knowing how to improvise on the tonic triad :: knowing how to make your solo more interesting on a tonic triad :: understanding the Ionian Mode :: understanding the Major 7th chord (∆7) :: understanding the major 7th chord symbol and what it means :: knowing how to improvise on a major 7th chord :: knowing how to make your improvising more interesting on a major 7th chord The lesson is delivered by Matthew Smith of Learn Saxophone with Matthew Smith. Matthew is a Syos Saxophone Artist. Matthew plays an Alto Selmer Reference 54, with the lacquer removed from the body. His saxophone mouthpiece is a custom made Syos; reeds are Red Vandoren Java 3; ligature is a Rico Olegature; saxophone strap is a LeBayle Belt Harness.