romance like no other. Learn it slow as it's a slow song, so no need to rush!
If you want to please the ladies.... or the men - depending on your preference, this song mixes soul with
romance like no other. Learn it slow as it's a slow song, so no need to rush!
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There is a relatively large contingent of musicians who believe they are experts when differentiating between high and low quality music. Yes… members of the general public often express their musical opinions as facts, but instrumentalists who have worked on the craft often seems to think that they have an exceptional ability to determine “good” music from “bad” music. I think a real professional sees the skill that is required to produce a high quality recording, irregardless of the genre, instrumentation, performer’s reputation (or lack thereof), etc. Some musicians have a tendency to cling to artists from our past (such as the over-hyped regard for a band like the Beatles), and they have difficulty seeing the future of music. There is a genius quote by Outkast that states something along the lines of "if you focus on the past and your ass'll be a has what". The song I’ve presented here is over 20 years old, and it has established itself to many members of the general public as a quality classic, but some musicians would hesitate to think that the arrangement is worth recognition. I strongly disagree! The music is complicated to perform and it has a topic matter that goes deeper than the party vibe that it initially reflects. Try playing this one on the saxophone and you will certainly be challenged.
As I continue to attempt to master my craft of performing on the alto saxophone, I have transcribed a plethora of songs that are carried by riffs on the instrument (or wind/horn sections). I have written most of the arrangements by listing the note names rather than using standard notation. Some would argue that this is an invalid form of notation for the saxophone, but I would say that it is often better.... especially in a setting that is not an educational institution. When I work with a band, we usually write our horn parts in concert pitch.... that way we're all speaking the same language. Practice sessions often occur in places that have limited lighting and it's hard to read standard notation in a dark room, so notes that are written out by name are easier to see. Rhythms are often interpretable thru listening, so notation is not always needed in that regard. If my list of note names has an "L" near it, then it's a very low note. If there is no special character, then it's a low/mid-range note. If it has an "o" near it, then the player should hold the octave key while playing the note, and if it has an "s" near it, then the player should be pressing on a side key. Simple enough.... right?!*!**&!*! Although I sometimes write my arrangements in concert key, the Barkays song listed below is for Eb Instruments.
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