# Hip Licks for Tenor Sax (V1) — Professional jazz vocabulary > Jazz vocabulary and practice tool for tenor saxophone players. (iPhone/iPad app by Greg Fishman.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hip-licks-for-tenor-sax-v1/id804081976 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Greg Fishman](https://appshunter.io/developer/571105168) - Category: Music, Education - Price: $12.99 - Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 13 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 11.0 · 310 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2014-01-28 - Data updated: 2026-06-07 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hip-licks-for-tenor-sax-v1/id804081976/reviews.md ## What is Hip Licks for Tenor Sax (V1)? Description – Hip Licks for Saxophone Application Hip Licks for Saxophone is designed to help saxophonists develop fluency in the jazz language by providing mainstream jazz vocabulary (swing/bop/post-bop) that nails the changes and lays great on the horn. Think of Hip Licks for Saxophone as a musical reference application, like a dictionary of great licks in all twelve keys, available when you need it. You can open the application to any page and just start playing. Need something that will help you sound like a total pro while playing over the most challenging keys and chord progressions? Hip Licks for Saxophone is an indispensable resource that can immediately show you how a professional player would approach those tough keys and chord progressions. Custom User Interface This application features a customized user interface that makes this application fun and easy to use. When you launch the application, you’ll see a menu window that lets you choose to read through the entire contents of Hip Licks, page by page without the play-along tracks, or to load each set of licks with the accompanying play-along track. All page turns are automatic, and synchronized with the play-along track. To start playing a sax demo track, simply click on the saxophone icon on the lower left side of the display, and the track will immediately begin to play. To start playing a rhythm-section-only track, simply click on the drum icon on the lower right side of the display, and the track will immediately begin to play. Special Features of Hip Licks for Saxophone by Greg Fishman: • 168 Hip Licks – Each lick is unique and customized for each key, based on the best timbre, register and playability on the horn. The C7 lick is different than the B7 lick, which is different than the Bb7 lick, etc. • All fast tempo licks include both Slow Tempo and Fast Tempo Play-Along Tracks. • Hip Licks Nail the Most Popular Chord Progressions: – Major 7th, Dominant 7th, Dominant 7b9, Minor 7th, Minor 7b5, and Diminished 7th and Augmented 7th Chords – ii-7 / V7 / I Major (two and four-measure phrases) – ii-7b5 / V7b9 / i Minor (two and four-measure phrases) – Parallel Major to Minor Progressions – ii- ii-Maj7 / ii-7 V7 / I Maj7 (ii-7 / V7 / I Maj7 w/moving 7ths) • Interactive Call and Response Format, perfect for ear-training and developing your musical memory. Each lick is played twice in a row on the Play-Along Tracks, so you can hear the lick and then immediately play along. • Twelve Key Approach – Every track takes you through all twelve keys. • Rhythm-Section-Only Tracks let you experiment with your own variations on the licks and improvise over a wide variety of harmonic settings. These tracks are also excellent backgrounds for practicing all of your chords and scales. • Technique Builder – Use Hip Licks for Saxophone as part of your daily practice routine to dramatically increase your technical command of the saxophone. If you have any other issues/problems with the app, please contact me at greg@gregfishmanjazzstudios.com or call 847-334-3634. All of my books and apps are 100% guaranteed! ## Key features - 168 unique jazz licks - Licks in all 12 keys - Slow and fast tempo play-along tracks - Nails popular chord progressions - Interactive call and response format - Rhythm-section-only tracks for improvisation - Technique builder for daily practice ## Recent user reviews (10 of 13) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hip-licks-for-tenor-sax-v1/id804081976/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Subtly very useful *2020-08-10, version 1.1* At first, about a year ago when I got this app, I was slightly underwhelmed. However, after a year of practice, this turned out to be a great resource when I was struggling to find something to practice. This book is basically an archive of Greg Fishman’s vocabulary, and I think almost all jazz musicians can learn something from his style of phrases. ### 4/5 — Where's the sound gone? *2016-03-20, version 1.0* I have had all of these excellent apps for a while and they worked just fine until now. All of my iPad Greg Fishman apps run but for some reason no longer have sound!,, Did the reload thing to no avail. All my other apps seem to work fine? ### 5/5 — Greg Fishman *2015-02-10, version 1.0* Very intuitive! Are you a beginner to improvising ? Then this is a marvelous way to start. After learning a couple licks In every key you will be nailing the changes and sounding authentic to the tradition of Jazz. ### 5/5 — Superb ideas *2014-07-19, version 1.0* As an intermediate player I was struggling to build up a vocabulary of jazz phrases. Greg's app is filled with great sounding licks, all of which can be used as inspiration for further experimentation. The format is very good, with the full book included as well as playalongs. There is also no space wasted repeating the same phrase in all 12 keys as many books do. You can still practice this way by playing each phrase along to the backing track in all keys, but Greg gives you a different starting phrase for each key. This is the best book I have seen of this type, and great to have it as a portable app with the audio. ### 4/5 — Excellent vocal selections, well worth the cost *2014-07-18, version 1.0* This is a really nice alternative to a book, and I think Greg has really done an excellent job in choosing the licks. They are not the obvious simple root-centered lines you see in so many textbooks, but really musical lines more like stuff you'd transcribe from the greats. I've found lots that make me go "I'd never do that currently, I should really master that one." Hearing them is really helpful too. The only things I think would improve it would be more control over the audio playback (say different speeds, muting parts of the rhythm section, etc). For the price, this is really high value. I will be buying his other works as well. ### 5/5 — Mr *2014-04-01, version 1.0* Excellent App, please add looping facility please ASAP, where you can loop any bar. ### 5/5 — Great App and Great Customer Service *2014-03-11, version 1.0* I purchased this app as a beginning sax player and just love it! I feel like I may actually be able to play one day. I was having issues suddenly with the sound and sent Greg and email. He responded within minutes and had me back up and running. Turns out it was my mute button but Greg took the time to help me. Thanks Greg for a terrific product and for the great customer service! - John ### 5/5 — Good *2014-02-23, version 1.0* I have a number of Greg Fishman books already, in fact I have the Hip Licks 1 and 2 books which come with both tenor and alto CD's. The reason I bought this app was so that I could practice using my iPad instead of my PC. The app is easy to use and the quality of the backing tracks are excellent It would possibly be advantageous to have a facility to slow down the tracks further and have the ability to loop different sections, which I can accomplish on my PC. I look forward to further apps from the Greg Fishman range ### 5/5 — It's all GREAT! *2014-02-21, version 1.0* First of all, Hip Licks is an excellent, well designed and implemented tool for becoming more proficient as a saxophonist. Greg Fishman is not only a wonderful musician, he is a great teacher, and Hip Licks is a good example of his thorough approach to teaching the language of the saxophone. This app contains the identical material as the original Hip Licks, and makes it even easier to use. I highly recommend Greg, his teaching materials, and his apps as being a fantastic way to learn, improve and/or maintain your skills. You won't be disappointed! ### 5/5 — Hip Licks for Tenor Saxophone *2014-02-16, version 1.0* I have recently downloaded 2 apps for ipad ( Hip Licks Vol #1 for both tenor and alto sax). They are simply so easy to use. I use them not only for myself but in my teaching studio using 2 ipads and 2 Gig Easy Stands. I didn't need to use the foot pedals as the apps change pages already and without a glitch. Greg Fishman is so far ahead of the curve with this technology stuff as well as the saxophone and jazz education in general. I highly advise the use of all his materials. Jimmy Las Vegas ## Frequently asked questions about Hip Licks for Tenor Sax (V1) ### What is Hip Licks for Tenor Sax? Hip Licks for Tenor Sax is a music application designed to help saxophonists develop fluency in jazz by providing a dictionary of professional jazz vocabulary in all twelve keys. It includes play-along tracks to aid practice and ear training. ### How many licks are included in Hip Licks for Tenor Sax? The application features 168 unique licks, each customized for specific keys and designed to sound professional over popular jazz chord progressions. ### Does Hip Licks for Tenor Sax have play-along tracks? Yes, all fast tempo licks include both slow tempo and fast tempo play-along tracks. Rhythm-section-only tracks are also available for improvisation. ### What chord progressions does Hip Licks for Tenor Sax cover? Hip Licks for Tenor Sax covers a wide range of popular jazz chord progressions, including Major 7th, Dominant 7th, Minor 7th, ii-7 / V7 / I Major, and more. ### Is Hip Licks for Tenor Sax suitable for beginners? While designed for developing fluency, the interactive format and clear presentation of licks can be beneficial for intermediate players looking to expand their jazz vocabulary. ### What devices is Hip Licks for Tenor Sax available on? Hip Licks for Tenor Sax is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, indicated by its supported devices list. ### How often is Hip Licks for Tenor Sax updated? The application was last updated on February 28, 2021, with version 1.2. Future updates may be released to add new content or features. ### Does Hip Licks for Tenor Sax have ads? No, Hip Licks for Tenor Sax does not contain advertisements, as indicated by the 'hasAds' flag being false. ## Version history (last 3 releases) ### 1.2 — 2021-02-28 This is a completely redesigned version of the Hip Licks for Saxophone app. This new version works with both ipad and iphone. New features Include: automatic scrolling in landscape view, user-adjustable tempo, looping of any lick you choose and choice for three different accompaniments: with sax demo, with rhythm section only, or trading 2's or 4's with Greg Fishman. Another new feature is a built-in video recorder app that will film you playing along with the app and save it as a movie in your photo album folder on your iphone or ipad. ### 1.1 — 2018-08-01 Bug fixes. ### 1.0 — 2014-01-28 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Hip Licks for Tenor Sax (V1) | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Drumgenius](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drumgenius/id492279351) | 4.5 (199) | Free | Music | | [Genius Jamtracks](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/genius-jamtracks/id1131210331) | 4.4 (173) | $19.99 | Music | | [Learn Tapping for Guitar](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-tapping-for-guitar/id1068468131) | — | $3.99 | Music | | [Electric Guitar Fret Addict](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/electric-guitar-fret-addict/id415230280) | 3.0 (5) | $4.99 | Music | | [Anytune: Transcribe & Practice](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anytune-transcribe-and-practice/id415365180) | 4.8 (8,327) | Free | Music | | [Singing Fingers](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/singing-fingers/id381015280) | 3.5 (10) | $0.99 | Music | ## More apps by Greg Fishman - [Hip Licks for Alto Sax (V1)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hip-licks-for-alto-sax-v1/id804076436) - [Hip Licks for Alto Sax (V2)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hip-licks-for-alto-sax-v2/id871326314) - [Hip Licks for Tenor Sax (V2)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hip-licks-for-tenor-sax-v2/id871340471) - [Etudes for Tenor Sax (V1)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/etudes-for-tenor-sax-v1/id975010492) - [Etudes for Alto Sax (V1)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/etudes-for-alto-sax-v1/id979111668) All apps by Greg Fishman: https://appshunter.io/developer/571105168 ## Related topics [sax go 2](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/sax-go-2) · [breath sax](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/breath-sax) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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