🎷 Slipping Out & Back In – Working on Some New Concepts (PDF in 3 Keys)

🎷 Slipping Out & Back In — A Motivic Study in Subtle Outside Playing

Inspired by the language of Immanuel Wilkins

This is not an “out” solo in the traditional sense — it’s an intentional, focused exploration of how to briefly stretch outside the harmony and then return gracefully, all while staying connected to the flow and mood of tonal improvisation.

Set over the chord progression of John Coltrane’s “Impressions” (long Dm7 → Ebm7), this solo weaves between the inside and the edge — using a modified augmented scale and intervallic side-steps to color the sound, without ever fully departing from it.

The result is modern, elastic, expressive — yet grounded.

It’s tonal, but not tame.

🎼 This PDF Will Take You Even Further

This transcription captures a real-life practice moment, transcribed in full, so you can absorb the phrasing, note choices, and motivic logic behind the lines.

The ideas are small but rich, perfect for exploring new possibilities in your own playing.

📘 What You’ll Get in the PDF:

✅ Full transcription of the solo excerpt over “Impressions” changes

✅ B♭, E♭, and Concert pitch versions

✅ Clear rhythmic notation and motivic detail

✅ Reflects how modern players like Immanuel Wilkins balance tonal and outside playing

✅ Great for saxophonists, composers, and improvisers exploring nuanced freedom

🎯 Why Combine the Video with This PDF?

The video shows the vibe. The PDF gives you tools to grow.

Use this transcription to:

• Practice “slipping out” for just a moment — then resolving back in

• Explore modern chromatic tension that still feels lyrical

• Analyze how motivic ideas anchor even the most elastic phrasing

• Connect modern “Wilkins-style” playing to modal classics like Impressions

🙌 Why This Resource Is for You:

• You want to sound more modern — but not abandon harmony

• You’re searching for ways to make your solos more expressive

• You’re interested in using outside notes that don’t sound random

• You want practical, musical ways to sound fresh and grounded

💬 What Musicians Are Saying:

“This helped me get braver with coloring my solos. It’s not ‘out’ in a wild way — it’s thoughtful, it bends the rules without breaking them.”

— Michal D., saxophonist

📥 How It Works:

1. Download instantly after checkout

2. Open the PDF, choose a key, and start practicing today

3. Revisit the video as needed — or apply it directly into your own solos

👤 About the Author:

Martin Uherek is a jazz saxophonist and educator with a deep love for sharing practical, musical tools that help players grow. His teaching and transcriptions have helped musicians around the world build confidence and expand their sound.

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🎷 Grab the PDF and explore how just a few notes outside can unlock a whole new sound — without losing your foundation.