Play better Sax Solos with Triad Pairs

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Published 2023-09-28

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Learn this easy trick that Michael Brecker uses to make his solos sound AWESOME! Triads are the foundation of all good improvising (in all styles) but this simple technique will make boring solos sound amazing.

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Chapters:
0:00 - About this Lesson
0:41 - Have You Heard of Triad Pairs?
1:57 - How Do We Create Triad Pairs?
3:08 - What these combinations sound like
7:46 - Pick one and then practice
9:41 - Applying Different Chord Progressions
11:52 - Triad Pairs in Context
14:15 - Joel’s Pro Tips for you
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All Comments (21)

@McGillMusicSaxSchool 9 months ago

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@NickWebbSax 9 months ago

I love using triad pairs in solos. It's also a great way to warm up - C-Dm, C-D, C-D+, C-C#m etc. I enjoy doing 'focused noodling' with them to see what I can come up with.
@coreychandler2016 9 months ago

This is a lesson to come back to and spend months on. I love these sound explorations. Thanks Joel.
@adamdeem5526 21 days ago

This is the best breakdown of this I’ve ever seen. Thanks! You just expanded my mind without exploding my brain 😵‍💫. So many teachers get too technical and wordy with the explanation, your visualization of the triads as single chords with the extensions just made it click!
@NestorVass 14 days ago

Slonimsky has all the triad pairs. Good book
@SamChaneyProductions 6 months ago

Would love to hear more about when and why to choose each pair. I actually really loved the sound of the vi to vii chords
@tychovskisounds 8 months ago

Well I know what I'll be practicing the next six months! Thanks!
@a1saxy 9 months ago

Fantastic! I love your teaching and playing Joel. Thank you 😊
@robertmcgowan4149 2 months ago

You really changed my playing & approach, amazing lesson. Eternal gratitude, best always Robert New York City.
@user-wz6or6xk6t 8 months ago

Man oh Man you just unlocked some jewels for me I have been wondering how these work.
@thozotthembandaba8526 2 months ago

Such an awesome sound man, seconds you have a natural way of explaining these concepts.......big ups man....and thank you..
@markwhaymand9013 8 months ago

Love Brecker , and a great video , thanks 🎶🎶🎷
@MichaelBagge 8 months ago

Thanks a lot. I'm a guitarist who just learned something new!
@halhosmer1820 8 months ago

Wow! So basic and so grand. Time to get to work.
@olafsrensen9578 9 months ago

Very funky combination !!! Thanks from Denmark
@garymeroff3297 4 months ago

Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I am enjoying the triad pairs. It's another angle to improvise. Plus you sound really good !
@AzirJones 8 months ago

I love it
@mikehallsax 8 months ago

Great video, Joel! Excellent presentation and you're sounding fab! Love the subtle thing about hooking the sound onto the strongest triad of the chord. All good wishes, Mike Hall
@Graybo-GrayV 9 months ago

Got it now Joel, everything you throw our way is simply quality and superb!
@mileswhite4329 4 months ago

Awesome. First time I have heard this simple concept explained so clearly and demonstrated in an accessible way.