Cantaloupe Island for Tenor Sax - Tune Tutorial Series

An online video course by Lynden Blades at Sax Made Simple

'Cantaloupe Island' - a course for tenor sax in the Tune Tutorial Series

In this in-depth tutorial, we take you through every essential element of Cantaloupe Island on the alto sax. Starting with the melody, we break down each phrase so you can confidently play it with style and accuracy. Next, we explore improvisation, showing you how to make the most of the blues scale with three powerful approaches that sound just as sharp as the pros!

 But we don’t stop there – we delve into the chord progression, ensuring you understand not only each chord but also what each one invites you to express. You’ll learn a unique technique for navigating the changes, helping you build a rich, compelling solo that flows through the tune’s unmistakable vibe.

This video course also comes with a downloadable PDF featuring the fully annotated melody and chord chart, making it accessible even if you're still building confidence with reading music. Plus, enjoy a backing track that lets you play the melody, take two full solos through the form, and then finish with the melody one last time.

And stay tuned! This is just the first in a series on Herbie Hancock’s legendary tunes, with more exciting breakdowns coming your way in the next few weeks.