[malteaser14]

Hi I'm doing a gig and need to play tequila and low rider. I have found the music and transposed it to alto sax, however, I can't find the improvised bits of these pieces, and however hard I try I cant play them by ear I've been spoilt by always having the music now Im stuck. Does anyone have these? If u do, can u please email me at [email protected] I can transpose them if nessersary. Thanx
It's a matter of urgency now

 

[Finnerski]

Get on youtube and listen to every example you can find, and when the moment of truth arrives, just shut your eyes, wiggle your fingers, and blow.

 

[malteaser14]

I was actually gonna do that... bt the moment of truth is 2night and it's not working

 

[Finnerski]

I guess you better get off SOTW and get working at it. Don't worry about it, it will be fine

 

[JL]

Regarding Tequila (I don't know that other tune), can you play the head properly and with authority? If so, you'll be fine. No need to play the exact same solo you hear on the recording. Stick to the pentatonic sound and use some growl or flutter tongue....

Time to get away from sheet music if you want to play R&R, blues, or jazz!

 

[John Laughter]

Tequila is in the mail.

 

[jazzbluescat]

Tequila is in the mail.

Send some my way.

 

[John Laughter]

:bluewink: jazzbluescat, haven't had any since I was stationed in Texas in 63. Tequila sour!

 

[malteaser14]

Time to get away from sheet music if you want to play R&R, blues, or jazz!

I'm classically trained (I have always hid from improvisation!) But have gone back to basics and learning how to play the sax as it's meant to be played! Having great fun too!!

 

[MartinMusicMan]

How did the moment of truth turn out?

 

[MartinMusicMan]

When I first saw this thread, I thought Low Rider doesn't have an improv section. It's just the very simple theme played by the harp & sax. It should be fairly easy to pick those notes out. Then I listened to the cut and there is a brief sax improv at the end of the tune during the fadeout. It's essentially a long held note followed by some pentatonics. I think the secret to this improv is to keep it very simple.

 

[Kelpie]

http://saxsolos.com/ByTuneStZ.html

 

[JL]

When I first saw this thread, I thought Low Rider doesn't have an improv section. It's just the very simple theme played by the harp & sax. It should be fairly easy to pick those notes out. Then I listened to the cut and there is a brief sax improv at the end of the tune during the fadeout. It's essentially a long held note followed by some pentatonics. I think the secret to this improv is to keep it very simple.

Hey thanks for posting that MMM. I remember the tune now that I played that clip. I hate to repeat myself, but man, malteaser, just sit down with that clip and copy the lick. Even if you've never improvised, you shouldn't need sheet music for that one!

 

[Bill Mecca]

I've played/sung Low Rider with a couple bands, good tune to take a walk on... take a little trip, take a little trip, take a little trip with me......