That Time Leo P Rocked 🤘🏼 the Saxophone World - Summary

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The video is a saxophone lesson by Jmetcaf from bettersacks.com, who analyzes the techniques and style of Leo P, a famous baritone sax player known for his viral performance of Monin at the BBC Proms. Jmetcaf breaks down the solo intro that Leo played, and explains how he used overtones, glissandos, articulation, dynamics, chromatic scales, pentatonic patterns, and blues licks to create tension and excitement. He also calls Leo on the phone and asks him to demonstrate some of his signature sounds and share some of his insights on saxophone playing. Leo reveals that he was inspired by electronic music, especially dubstep, and that he advises students to explore their own sounds and not just transcribe sax players. Jmetcaf thanks Leo for his collaboration and invites viewers to check out his website for more saxophone lessons.

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1. Leo P played a saxophone solo at the BBC Proms.
2. The solo started with a signature low A overtone glissando.
3. Leo P uses a Theo Wanne Durga mouthpiece.
4. He played a Yanagisawa saxophone during the performance.
5. The performance started with 8 bars of drums while Leo P came on stage.
6. Leo P played a simple bass line for 16 bars, all on offbeats.
7. He used a fast percussive overtone glissando in the middle notes of the horn.
8. Leo P played a one-handed blues lick using only his left hand.
9. He used a breath attack to start his notes, rather than his tongue.
10. Leo P was nervous before the performance, but not about playing the saxophone.
11. He had trouble finding the right outfit for the performance, including shoes and a suit.
12. Leo P teaches online and emphasizes the importance of exploring new sounds and creating one's own vision.
13. He encourages students to practice making new sounds and trying new things, rather than just learning from others.
14. Leo P transcribes electronic music, such as Skrillex, to incorporate new sounds into his playing.
15. He believes that if you only transcribe sax players, you'll only sound like sax players.
16. The saxophone is a relatively young instrument, and there's still much to be discovered and explored.