🎁 Melissa Aldana – “Free Fall” – FREE PDF Transcription

🎷 Discover the Depth of Melissa Aldana – FREE PDF Transcription

Melissa Aldana’s solo on “Free Fall” — the title track from her 2010 debut album — is a remarkable showcase of maturity, fearlessness, and melodic invention. She recorded it at just 22 years old, yet every phrase feels intentional, fresh, and personal.

What stands out in this solo isn’t just the technique or control — it’s her uncompromising dedication to storytelling. There’s space, there’s surprise, and there’s deep emotional clarity. If you’re studying modern jazz saxophone language, this is a solo that will open doors.

I’ve transcribed it note-for-note, preserving the nuances of Melissa’s voice and making it accessible for players looking to learn from one of today’s greatest improvisers.

🎼 This PDF Lets You Explore Aldana’s Voice in Motion

From motivic threads to surprising intervallic jumps, this solo offers a real-world blueprint for modern jazz phrasing. Whether you’re analyzing line development, harmonic freedom, or sound placement, it’s all here.

Use it to:

• Expand your modern jazz vocabulary
• Explore how she balances freedom with form
• Study a solo that tells a story without repeating itself

📘 What You’ll Get in the PDF:

✅ Full transcription of Melissa Aldana’s solo on “Free Fall”

✅ Available for B♭ and Concert Pitch instruments

✅ Chord symbols included for harmonic reference

✅ Clean formatting for study, printing, or digital reading

🎯 Why This Resource Is for You:

• Learn how to use space, motif, and melody in a modern context

• A great transcription for intermediate and advanced players

• Study real musical storytelling — not just fast licks

• Excellent for saxophonists, educators, and modern jazz students

💬 What Musicians Are Saying:

“Melissa’s lines feel fearless — and this transcription really brings her phrasing into focus. Inspiring to play through.”

— Lukas R.

📥 How It Works:

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3. Open the PDF and start exploring the lines

4. Rewatch the video — or use the solo as your own study material

👤 About the Author:

Martin Uherek is a jazz saxophonist and educator dedicated to helping musicians improve their fluency, vocabulary, and confidence. His lick packs, transcriptions, and solo studies are trusted by jazz learners and teachers worldwide.

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