
Welcome to Charlie's online course! Get an understanding on what Hall and Oates sax solos -- that Charlie wrote and performed -- you'll be learning over the course of this course.
In this 35-minute intimate interview, "Mr. Casual" Charlie DeChant -- saxophone and keyboard player for Daryl Hall and John Oates -- opens up about how he got his start, his time with Hall & Oates, and advice for up-and-comers.
"Maneater" might've been the song that put "Mr. Casual" on the map, but "I Can't Go For That [No Can Do]" is the video that showed the world just who Charlie DeChant is. Listen to his recollections of this hit song and video.
This solo was originally played with an Alto sax, but Charlie talks about how it can be played with Alto or Tenor.
Charlie goes over the Tenor chart with you -- sans the track.
As you'll see, it's not so easy with a Tenor sax. But with the track in the background, Charlie takes you through the chart.
Charlie introduces you to the song that was originally performed with an Alto sax -- until his broke right before a show, and he had to learn to play it -- quickly -- with a Tenor sax.
Grab your Alto and play along with Charlie [with the track behind him].
Hear the story on how one of the most iconic sax solos in the history of pop music came about, straight from the artist who wrote and played it -- "Mr. Casual" Charlie DeChant.
As Charlie says, "Maneater," overall, is a simple solo. But between Alto and Tenor, there are varying differences that can make it more difficult. Hear from the solo's creator just what those differences are.
Charlie tells you why it's so important -- when practicing "Maneater" -- to use a metronome.
Charlie's made a couple of small changes to "Maneater" over the years, from the radio version that we all know and love. He'll tell you what those are in this lecture.
Using a Tenor sax? Charlie takes you through "Maneater" note by note, with the track in the background.
Using an Alto sax? Charlie takes you through "Maneater" note by note, with the track in the background.
Daryl Hall & John Oates needed a smooth sounding sax solo for their song, "One on One." "Mr. Casual" Charlie DeChant delivered with one of his smoothest sounds ever. Hear how it went down.
It's a simple solo, but it has its own unique nuances with a Tenor sax. Charlie talks you through them.
Grab your Tenor sax and jump right into playing "One on One's" solo with Charlie. Remember, all charts of each respective song are attached within each section multiple times.
It's a simple solo, but it has its own unique nuances with an Alto sax. Charlie talks you through them.
Now that you've reviewed the chart with Charlie, ready your Alto and play along with him - with the track.
Most people remember "Maneater" for being the only Hall & Oates song that featured a delay with its main sax solo. Not so. Or, rather, say it isn't so. Charlie talks about the making of "Say It Isn't So," from its sax solo to its music video.
Hear from Charlie as to how this solo, perhaps more than any other, is almost equal when discussing the nuances between Alto and Tenor.
As this solo gets going, the notes come quick. Here from Charlie on how to take it slow.
Have your Alto ready? Jump right in and play along with Charlie, with the track behind him.
It's a little trickier with a Tenor, especially with how Charlie has to take it down half a step nowadays when playing live. He'll go over all the chart, and all the tips you'll need, to play it with your Tenor.
Are you ready? Get your Tenor sax out and play along with Charlie, with the track behind him.
This one's a simple, wacky, and different solo for Charlie. It's simple, yet hard, all at the same time. And, as Charlie says with a laugh, you'll know after the fifth bar just how well you're playing it -- or not.
Charlie's up-front with you on this: It's hard to play this solo when using a Tenor sax. But he sits with you and helps you get through it.
Try and play this with Charlie. You'll see, it's even difficult for him to play this solo with a Tenor sax. But he comes close. You can, too!
This song is meant for an Alto, but that doesn't make it easy. Charlie goes over the chart with you so you, too, can understand the tricks and nuances of attempting this solo.
Grab the Alto, and after reviewing the previous lecture, go ahead and give it a go with Charlie and the track behind him.
While not necessarily a solo that is difficult to play, it's one that has flustered "Mr. Casual" over the years when playing it live. Hear him tell you the unique reasons why.
Charlies goes over a few tips to keep in mind when playing this solo, including how you need to remember to "emphasize" certain notes.
B-flat is a note you'll get to know in this solo. And, as Charlie explains, there are many ways to play a B-flat. You'll go over them with Charlie as you prepare for either Alto or Tenor.
Why would this sax solo be difficult? For "Mr. Casual," he's never played this solo -- live in-concert -- with an Alto saxophone. Learn from him what you'll need to watch out for when playing it with your Alto.
Take it nice and slow with Charlie and the chart. He'll review the notes, and the nuances he uses when playing the solo.
Just like how Charlie has to jump right into this solo when live on-stage, you'll do that, too, now -- only with an Alto.
With your Tenor sax, review the chart to "It's a Laugh" with Charlie. He'll go through it slowly, until you've got it down.
After picking up all the nuances to the song with the above lectures, jump right into practicing it with Charlie & the song's track.
You've watched all the class videos. You've learned each of the six songs. You're now ready to try it together - for real. So ready your saxophone, hit "play" on the attached mp3 and individual charts, and/or mp4/video with respective charts, and play along with Charlie DeChant and the Kings -- his Orlando-based band that he recorded "SIX" with.
And now for the real test: Play "SIX" all by yourself ... with Charlie's Orlando-based band, The Kings, providing the instrumentals behind you. Simply hit "play" on the attached mp3 and open your respective charts, and/or mp4/video with respective charts, and play along with just The Kings -- Charlie's Orlando-based band that he recorded "SIX" with.
Have you ever wanted to learn how to play one of the most iconic pop-music saxophone solos ever -- "Maneater," from Daryl Hall & John Oates? Learn that, and other Hall & Oates' sax solos, straight from the man who not only wrote them, but made them famous with his extraordinary ability and showmanship -- H&O saxophone & keyboard player since 1976, "Mr. Casual" Charlie DeChant! It's "Sax Education with 'Mr. Casual' Charlie DeChant," saxophone lessons for intermediate and advanced players.