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    This document outlines an 8 step process for transcribing music solos that includes choosing a solo to transcribe, listening repeatedly, singing the solo, learning the notes, mimicking the style, writing it down, analyzing the solo, and practicing key phrases in different keys.

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    This document outlines an 8 step process for transcribing music solos that includes choosing a solo to transcribe, listening repeatedly, singing the solo, learning the notes, mimicking the style, writing it down, analyzing the solo, and practicing key phrases in different keys.

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    Jack Messaros
    This document outlines an 8 step process for transcribing music solos that includes choosing a solo to transcribe, listening repeatedly, singing the solo, learning the notes, mimicking the style, writing it down, analyzing the solo, and practicing key phrases in different keys.

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    Get Your Sax Together

    Free PDF Worksheet for #10 “Ultimate 8 Step Guide


    To Transcribing Solos - Part 1 - The Steps Explained!”

    Here are the 8 steps required to really help you get the
    most out of every solo you transcribe…

    STEP 1: CHOOSE
    - choose something you love

    - choose something appropriate to your skill level

    - choose something classic that you can learn from

    STEP 2: LISTEN
    - listen on repeat

    - listen on headphones or good speakers to hear everything crystal clear

    - get obsessed with it!

    STEP 3: SING
    - sing in the shower, car, school, anywhere!!

    - sing every inflection and nuance

    - sing it in a range that suits your vocal range

    STEP 4: LEARN THE NOTES


    - methodically work out exactly what the pitches are

    - try to do it at normal speed but slow it down if you have to

    - memorise it as you go

    STEP 5: MIMIC THE STYLE


    - copy every nuance and inflection

    - try to mirror their tone and articulation

    - play along until there’s no difference between you and the recording

    STEP 6: WRITE IT DOWN


    - doesn’t matter if it’s software or pencil and paper

    - make it neat and tidy, give it some love!

    - make it accurate as you can

    STEP 7: ANALYSE
    - what is the chord sequence and how do the notes relate?

    - are there repeated patterns?

    - what devices can you take into your own playing to grow?

    STEP 8: PRACTICE
    - take key phrases and work them through every key

    - look for harmonic devices to take through the keys

    - zoom out and try to capture the feeling and intention of the solo

    For more great content search YouTube for “Get Your Sax Together”
    and visit me at www.getyoursaxtogether.com"

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