Hip Licks for Alto Sax (V1) 1.2

Description – Hip Licks for Saxophone Application

Hip Licks for Saxophone is intended to aid saxophonists in honing their jazz language skills by providing a diverse set of mainstream jazz vocabulary (swing/bop/post-bop) that navigates chord changes seamlessly and showcases well on the instrument.

Think of Hip Licks for Saxophone as a musical reference tool, akin to a compendium of exceptional licks in all twelve keys, readily accessible whenever required. Opening the application at any page allows immediate playability.

Seeking to elevate your performance to a polished professional level, especially on intricate keys and chord progressions? Hip Licks for Saxophone is an invaluable asset that offers insights into expert approaches to tackle challenging musical scenarios effectively.

Custom User Interface

This application boasts a bespoke user interface, making navigation intuitive and enjoyable. Upon launching the app, a menu window appears, offering the choice to read through the entire content of Hip Licks sequentially without the play-along tracks or to access each set of licks with their corresponding play-along tracks. Automated page turns synchronize with the play-along track.

To begin playing a sax demo track, simply tap the saxophone icon in the lower left corner of the display, triggering immediate playback.

To initiate a rhythm-section-only track, tap the drum icon located at the lower right corner of the display, starting playback instantly.

Special Features of Hip Licks for Saxophone by Greg Fishman:

1. 168 Unique Hip Licks tailored to each key based on ideal timbre, register, and playability on the saxophone. Each lick is distinct – the C7 lick varies from the B7 lick and so forth.
2. All fast tempo licks include Slow Tempo and Fast Tempo Play-Along Tracks.
3. Hip Licks cover the most prevalent chord progressions:

• Major 7th, Dominant 7th, Dominant 7b9, Minor 7th, Minor 7b5, Diminished 7th, and Augmented 7th chords
• ii-7 / V7 / I Major (two and four-measure phrases)
• ii-7b5 / V7b9 / i Minor (two and four-measure phrases)
• Parallel Major to Minor Progressions
• ii- ii-Maj7 / ii-7 V7 / I Maj7 (ii-7 / V7 / I Maj7 with moving 7ths)

1. Interactive Call and Response Format conducive to ear-training and enhancing musical memory. Each lick plays twice on Play-Along Tracks for immediate playback.
2. Twelve Key Approach ensuring coverage across all twelve keys.
3. Rhythm-Section-Only Tracks allowing experimentation with varying licks and improvisations over diverse harmonic settings. These tracks serve as excellent accompaniments for practicing chords and scales.
4. Technique Builder that integrates Hip Licks for Saxophone into daily practice routines to enhance technical mastery of the saxophone.

If any concerns arise or if you encounter issues with the app, please reach out via email at greg@gregfishmanjazzstudios.com or call 847-334-3634. Rest assured that all books and apps come with a full satisfaction guarantee!