Hi Tursula,
It's usually a good idea to learn and transcribe on your main instrument. So, if sax is your main instrument just transcribe with sax for starters. This is especially true if you are new to transcription.
In terms of your approach...try getting the exact notes, articulation, and rhythmic feel of the solo you transcribe first by ear. Play along with the recording until you can nail all the details. Then once that's mastered you can apply the next step which would be writing it out and then analyzing afterward. I think it's best to use your ears and your chops first and then analyze as a second step.
Hope this helps!
It's usually a good idea to learn and transcribe on your main instrument. So, if sax is your main instrument just transcribe with sax for starters. This is especially true if you are new to transcription.
In terms of your approach...try getting the exact notes, articulation, and rhythmic feel of the solo you transcribe first by ear. Play along with the recording until you can nail all the details. Then once that's mastered you can apply the next step which would be writing it out and then analyzing afterward. I think it's best to use your ears and your chops first and then analyze as a second step.
Hope this helps!
