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  • Ep. 32 - Learn to transcribe and quickly improve your jazz skills Part 2
    Jan 27 2025

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    In this episode, I show my transcribing techniques that you can apply to learn or speed up your transcribing skills.

    Part 2 shows myself transcribing (and breaking down step-by-step) the solo of Lou Donaldson's Alligator Boogaloo, a great track to start your transcription journey.

    Shoot a comment to let me know how you go or if something is unclear.

    00:00 Intro

    00:12 1st Chorus

    16:48 2nd Chorus

    26:57 3rd Chorus

    35:20 4th Chorus

    The transcription pdf in Bb, Eb, and Concert are available on my website: https://store.mirkoguerrini.com/

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    46 mins
  • Ep. 31 - Learn to transcribe and instantly improve your jazz skills - Part 1
    Jan 9 2025

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    In this video, I show my transcribing technique that you can apply to learn or speed up your transcribing skills.

    Part 1 shows myself transcribing (and breaking down step-by-step) the melody of Lou Donaldson's Alligator Boogaloo, a great track to start your transcription journey.

    Shoot a comment to let me know how you go or if something is unclear.

    00:00 Intro

    02:16 Melody starts

    03:16 Singing back

    05:35 Finding the notes

    10:29 Transposed phrase

    12:53 Last four bars

    The transcription pdf in Bb, Eb, and Concert are available on my website: https://store.mirkoguerrini.com/

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    26 mins
  • Ep. 30 - Get Your Sax Together
    Nov 24 2024

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    Hello everyone,

    This is Mirko Guerrini, and I welcome you to the Jazz Transcription Clinic, a monthly interview podcast where we talk with accomplished jazz doctors about their lives, careers and personal transcription secrets, and much more.

    On this episode of the Jazz Transcription Clinic Podcast, Mirko Guerrini interviews the guest jazz doctor:

    Jamie Anderson aka Get Your Sax Together.

    Use this link to download some useful material Jamie provided for you: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1b_8bDQvFGp53SqxsWGnQyXRyYXTCxyPe?usp=sharing

    Leave a comment if you like.

    Listen to Jaime's answers to the questions below:

    00:00:00 Introduction

    00:04:10 Why do you transcribe?

    00:10:00 What do you expect to bring home with a transcription?

    00:24:03 How do you choose the solos you transcribe?

    00:28:33 What is your methodology?

    01:18:39 How do you incorporate ideas into your playing?

    01:19:12 Who was the most difficult player you transcribed?

    01:23:02 Which transcription you've done is your favourite?

    You can check Get Your Sax Together here: https://www.getyoursaxtogether.com/

    And here: https://www.youtube.com/@GetYourSaxTogether

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    1 hr and 29 mins
  • Ep. 29 - Max Glanz
    Sep 10 2024

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    Hello everyone, This is Mirko Guerrini, and I welcome you to the Jazz Transcription Clinic, a monthly interview podcast where we talk with accomplished jazz doctors about their lives, careers and personal transcription secrets.

    On this episode of the Jazz Transcription Clinic Podcast, Mirko Guerrini interviews the guest jazz doctor: Max Glanz.

    Among the engaging answers I got from Max, I love his brilliant points of view on the art of transcription.

    'If it is a solo that is singable, than you should be able to sing every phrase!' I love it!

    Leave a comment if you like.

    Listen to Max Glanz's answers to the questions below:

    00:00 Introduction

    05:18 Why do you transcribe?

    08:51 What do you expect to bring home with a transcription?

    11:30 How do you choose the solos you transcribe?

    19:11 What is your methodology?

    33:50 Do you write it down?

    39:10 How do you practice your transcriptions?

    50:40 Who was the most difficult player you transcribed?

    54:39 Which transcription you've done is your favourite?

    You can check Max Glanz here: https://maxglanz.com/

    And here: https://www.youtube.com/@maxglanzsax

    And here: https://linktr.ee/origina1nerd

    🎷You can check Mirko Guerrini's music here:

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    or here: https://store.mirkoguerrini.com/

    Subscribe to Mirko Guerrini's Newsletter here: https://www.mirkoguerrini.com

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    I acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which this podcast is being recorded. I pay my respect to their Elders, past and present, and the Aboriginal Elders of other communities who may be here today. This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links, meaning we'll receive a small contribution if you purchase something.

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    1 hr
  • Ep. 26.1 - When you play a legendary solo - Paul Gonsalves Transcription - Part 1
    Jul 24 2024

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    Join us on this "Jazz Transcription Clinic" episode with your host, Mirko Guerrini, as he transcribes the legendary Paul Gonsalves' solo on Diminuendo and Crescendo in Blue (Duke Ellington).

    Discover how Paul Gonsalves' legendary tenor saxophone solo on "Diminuendo and Crescendo in Blue" was so efficient.

    This is the first part (the first 7 choruses) of the entire solo 00:00 Introduction 00:30 About the solo 01:54 Beginning of transcription 02:44 Analysis 07:56 Transcription starts with 5th chorus 19:31 6th chorus 30:41 7th chorus 42:54 5, 6 and 7 chorus

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    44 mins
  • Ep. 28 - The saxophone solo that saved an entire orchestra
    Jul 7 2024

    Join us on this episode of "Jazz Transcription Clinic" with your host, Mirko Guerrini, as we delve into the electrifying night of July 7, 1956, (exactly 68 years ago) at the Newport Jazz Festival. Discover how Paul Gonsalves' legendary 27-chorus tenor saxophone solo on "Diminuendo and Crescendo in Blue" saved the Duke Ellington Orchestra from obscurity. We'll explore the backdrop of a jazz scene overshadowed by the rising tide of rock and roll, with Elvis Presley on the verge of releasing his iconic hit "Hound Dog."

    Listen to the story of how a blonde lady in a red dress, dancing with joyous abandon, helped turn the audience into a frenzied celebration. This is the tale of resilience, passion, and the transformative power of live performance. Tune in to hear how one unforgettable solo reignited the world's love for Duke Ellington's music and changed the course of jazz history forever. Don't miss this compelling episode filled with the spirit and magic of jazz!

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    8 mins
  • Ep. 25.1 - Joel Frahm
    Jan 31 2024

    Learning the Blues from the Masters, Part 3 - Joel Frahm

    My transcription and analysis of the incredible Joel Frahm's solo on 'After Supper'.

    01:50 - Whole solo 04:50 - 1st Chorus (Blues scale, simple lines) 11:39 - 2nd Chorus (Diminished scale, Tritone substitution, Lydian dominant) 18:42 - 3rd Chorus (More blues scale, Tritone substitution, Perfect ending)

    The transcription pdf (in Bb, Eb and Concert) is available on my website www.mirkoguerrini.com

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    26 mins
  • Ep. 24.1 Struttin’ With Some Barbecue - Branford Marsalis
    Dec 5 2023

    When you are really cookin' - Branford Marsalis' transcription

    Hi everyone,

    For this episode, I have transcribed Branford Marsalis playing on the famous standard Struttin' with some barbecue.

    The solo is outstanding for its combination of traditional and bebop language. Branford has a superb tone on soprano, a supersolid time, and a very simple, straightforward way of thinking.

    00:00 Introduction 00:10 Whole solo 03:11 Analysis starts (Form analysis A-B-A-C) 06:15 1st A - 1st Chorus 10:40 B - 1st Chorus 13:52 2nd A - 1st Chorus 17:12 C - 1st Chorus 18:32 1st A - 2nd Chorus 20:23 B - 2nd Chorus 24:40 2nd A - 2nd Chorus 26:05 C - 2nd Chorus

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    Complete transcription in pdf Concert is available on my website: https://mirkoguerrini.com/transcriptions/

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    Photo by darlene susco, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/deed.en

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    29 mins