How to Play

Back to Black

This tune carries a lot of its character through restraint. The notes matter, but the space between them matters just as much. In the walkthrough, I’ll show you where I would begin and what to listen for as the melody settles into the backing track.

Tenor saxophone · Amy Winehouse · Jammin’ with Andy

The step-by-step video is coming soon

I’m working on a short guide to help you get the feel, phrasing and timing of “Back to Black”, along with practical technique tips to help make the tune easier to play. I’ll add it here as soon as it’s ready.

In the meantime, you can watch my full performance and start getting familiar with the tune using your own legal chart and backing track.

Hear the tune first

Watch my full performance

The performance is the best place to hear the overall shape, sound and feel before you start working through the tune yourself.

Andy performing Back to Black on tenor saxophone.

Back to Black

Amy Winehouse

No pressure

You can start with the music now

You don’t need to wait for my video to begin getting familiar with the tune. Listen closely, follow your own legal chart and backing track, and come back when the guide is ready.

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