One of your best videos! Really easily breaks down an important concept in improvising over chord lines. Works very well and easy to keep in mind. Thanks, Scott! 👍
Scott you are an amazing teacher!! I have playing Saxophone since 1985. I am now 47. Been playing Professionally since age 17. I have enjoyed your videos and love your approaches and techniques. Keep up the great work!!!
Wow, a 10 minute lesson with ideas to practice for years to come. It reminds me a bit of driving a car - you always want to be looking at the road ahead to anticipate what is coming. Thank you Scott.
You are the best Saxophone teacher I’ve seen on TH-cam. Thank you for your genuine truthfulness. Watching your videos has answered every thing I’ve been trying to fix in my Sax playing for many years. The irony is, about 2 or 3 years ago I deliberately bypassed your thumbnails on two different occasions then decided I might be missing something important due to my misjudgment. I decided I’d better check out your videos. Wow, was I surprised; you’re talented, can really play and willing to teach. Discovering your videos to me is truly a blessing!
Thanks for reviewing soloing over the bar line. On some tunes, I've struggled with this in the past and would end up getting lost in the changes! Since lockdown I've been studying your videos and woodshedding as much as I can. My sound has improved leaps and bounds. My next goal is to understand more about substitutions, playing outside. Looking forward to more of your videos! Thank you.
Excellent Scott as usual. Is it possible to make a tuto explaining all the rythms like bossa nova, funk, samba, salsa, ska, etc...using the same lick for a better understanding of the different articulatiuons? Thanks a lot for your teaching.
I recently came across your channel and have joined. My problem is I am a reader so playing without music from he heart is somewhat difficult for me. I think I understand what I need to do but any advise as to how to move forward would be helpful. Thanks
This is big time for me Scott. This is one of the most important videos I've watched in my seventh month of playing Tenor. I've had these thoughts in my mind about playing the "next" note. You brought it down front for me my man. Thanks! 🎷💪
Some very useful information, clear and straight to the point. Thank you, always enjoy your videos and always come away with some great advice. Thanks again.
Thanks again, Scott, for a job well-done. You give such clear and unfussy explanation and instruction. Don't ever change your style! I would like to hear, in your Q&A, about your journey as a musician. Cheers!
Thanks for this lesson. It’s really helpfull. In your Q&A I would like to hear some more about why I should bother about the chords when I can use the entire scale. Thank you.
Thanks Scott!!! In your Q&A, could you comment on how to vary one's rhythm. I get stuck in one rhythm and can't change from it. My context is 12 bar blues. Thanks again !!!
Hi Scott. First, I really appreciate your great efforts and clear way of teaching. It’s awesome. For Q.A how can I determine the reason of buzzing my alto sax? Could it be a mechanical problem or my embouchure or blowing is the cause. Because when I go up to High F and F#, it’s very hard to keep sound steady and clear and it turns to high pitch buzz
Hi Scott, thank you for sharing your videos. I would like to know two things. One do you have a favorite today contemporary saxophonist that you like? Second can I hear a few bars of Amazing Grace on your Alto, Tenor and Soprano saxophone. I really never heard you play the Tenor or Soprano that much. Thank you again for all your videos. 👍🏼🎷
Thank you Scott! This is another really great lesson which gets me one little step closer... :) BUT how to link the chords with the scales at the same time? The chords can easily see but scales...? how do I know if I should use Lydian or Phrygian? It seems I have an issue with understanding the scales (when and how to use it) although I've generally known the principles where they come from, different notes, etc.
Hi Scott, this exercise is really useful for all solos. Question: you selected the Dorian mode, why did you not use the harmonic A minor scale? thus G# would be the common note for the 2 scales instead of F#. It sounds good as well, no?Thanks for all and good luck for the school.
Hey Patrick, because it is an A-7 chord. The minor tells you to flat the 3rd and the 7 tells you to flat the 7th. You can only use the major 7th if it is a A-maj7 chord (A minor w/major 7th). Because the chord has the 7 and not the maj7 you have to use the G natural. The G# would only sound good as a leading tone boing back into the Amaj7 chord, or if you played a bebop scale which includes both 7ths. Hope that helped!
Beautiful sound and good teacher , Im a beginner I wish if you can mark when is A mayor and when is manor my ear needs more education thanks for your videos I lost my teacher 😒rip.
Hey Scott, great video as always! My question for you is: What are you thinking when you are improvising? Do you think notes, chords, scales... or after having practiced, you only play by ear? Thanks!
You just gave me a topic for a video! Look for the answer this week or next. I've actually been thinking about doing a video on this subject, and reading your questions just gave me a really clear way to explain it.
Do you have any tipps on how to lern to keep track in an song? I always get confused where I am exactly and fail to switch the scale oin time? Thanks for your vids, they are great, keep it up
Chad LBs video something like “how to play melodically” has an exercise that supposedly helps you keep up with chord changes. When you learn how it works you can write the exercise over any songs so it’s really useful. Edit: I’ve been practicing it and my voiceleading gets at least a little better every time I work on it.
Embouchure wise, how do you go from a “classical tone” to a “jazz tone”? Say Otis Murphy to Charlie Parker. I’ve been told to experiment,but how do you know when you have it right?
Q&A question Why dont you play a Syos alto and bari mouthpiece. You are endorsed by them right? Also, your tenor mouthpiece is amazing. Keep up the great work
Great lesson Scott. My Question. What wireless mic do you use or recommend for gigging that is good for roaming without interference but not mega expensive?
Hi Scott Any tips on playing over a vamp or repeated chords, for example the solo section on Syeeda's Flute song? I struggle to keep it interesting. Thanks!
Beginner question but at 3:05, you talk about you A-7 chord and you mention how you have a couple of scales to choose from. How do you determine which scales were available to use? Is there a way to determine this? When I see a A-7 chord, I always imagined it would be the natural A minor scale (A, B, C, D, E, F, G) but in actuality, can you choose any minor scale (natural / melodic minor / harmonic)?
Any scale with the notes ACEG will work. The key is to make the chord notes hit on beat and use passing notes in between. These passing notes can be non chord tone or even out of key. Scales are a tool to make this happen automatically. Check out Rick Beato's principles of melody for more info
for Q&A: hi Scott -- I read somewhere that Johnny Hodges as well as Earl Bostic and others used tenor reeds on their alto, so I decided to try and I can say that I really like the sound I'm getting (it's very responsive and has a beautiful low end). Any thoughts or advice about this setup?
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One of your best videos! Really easily breaks down an important concept in improvising over chord lines. Works very well and easy to keep in mind. Thanks, Scott! 👍
Blows my mind.. literally.
Great lesson Scott,I dig your teachings,Thanks for your hard work.
You are great player and a superb teacher! Thank you so much!
Scott you are an amazing teacher!! I have playing Saxophone since 1985. I am now 47. Been playing Professionally since age 17. I have enjoyed your videos and love your approaches and techniques. Keep up the great work!!!
Wow, a 10 minute lesson with ideas to practice for years to come. It reminds me a bit of driving a car - you always want to be looking at the road ahead to anticipate what is coming. Thank you Scott.
That's it! I might steal that 😁😁
Awesome video Scott, very well put together. Many Thanks.
Hola Scott. Tus explicaciones son muy claras. Muchas gracias, espero sigas subiendo videos con información tan buena
You are the best Saxophone teacher I’ve seen on TH-cam. Thank you for your genuine truthfulness. Watching your videos has answered every thing I’ve been trying to fix in my Sax playing for many years. The irony is, about 2 or 3 years ago I deliberately bypassed your thumbnails on two different occasions then decided I might be missing something important due to my misjudgment. I decided I’d better check out your videos. Wow, was I surprised; you’re talented, can really play and willing to teach. Discovering your videos to me is truly a blessing!
DeuBerry Ditto!!!! This!!!
Great video Scott, thanks. I’m sure this is going to help
Thanks for reviewing soloing over the bar line. On some tunes, I've struggled with this in the past and would end up getting lost in the changes! Since lockdown I've been studying your videos and woodshedding as much as I can. My sound has improved leaps and bounds. My next goal is to understand more about substitutions, playing outside. Looking forward to more of your videos! Thank you.
Excellent illustration of these concepts. I need to see if I can improve on going between those two chords.
Excellent Scott as usual. Is it possible to make a tuto explaining all the rythms like bossa nova, funk, samba, salsa, ska, etc...using the same lick for a better understanding of the different articulatiuons? Thanks a lot for your teaching.
You are a very good teacher. I am 65 years old and have waisted my musical skills and God given talent. I learn alot from you and thank you
I recently came across your channel and have joined. My problem is I am a reader so playing without music from he heart is somewhat difficult for me. I think I understand what I need to do but any advise as to how to move forward would be helpful. Thanks
This is big time for me Scott. This is one of the most important videos I've watched in my seventh month of playing Tenor. I've had these thoughts in my mind about playing the "next" note. You brought it down front for me my man. Thanks! 🎷💪
Some very useful information, clear and straight to the point. Thank you, always enjoy your videos and always come away with some great advice. Thanks again.
Thanks again, Scott, for a job well-done. You give such clear and unfussy explanation and instruction. Don't ever change your style! I would like to hear, in your Q&A, about your journey as a musician. Cheers!
Thanks Scott, simple and amazing!!!
Great video Scott, really helps with my improvising when it’s made easier to understand 👍
Great lesson Scott, really helpful for improving solos
Easy to understand. Nice job
Thanks for this lesson. It’s really helpfull. In your Q&A I would like to hear some more about why I should bother about the chords when I can use the entire scale. Thank you.
Just what I needed. Thanks Scott
Another great video Scott. You pack so much into so little time that it's amazing. #gainingknowledge
Simplesmente o melhor 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🎶🎶🎵🎵🎵🎷🎷🎷
Thanks Scott!!! In your Q&A, could you comment on how to vary one's rhythm. I get stuck in one rhythm and can't change from it. My context is 12 bar blues. Thanks again !!!
Very useful !!!
Good lesson Scott. I don’t understand why you used the Dorian minor. Can you expand you thought process a little as to why?
Q&A question
Do you have any tips on interval ear training to get better at identifying chords, and chord progressions? Any programs?
It's amazing!!! thanks for the quality content! what microphone do you have on the saxophone?
Thanks! It's a shure clip on mic.
Can you explain something with the auditions and level at the conservatorium?
Amazing thank u 💖
Hi Scott. First, I really appreciate your great efforts and clear way of teaching. It’s awesome. For Q.A how can I determine the reason of buzzing my alto sax? Could it be a mechanical problem or my embouchure or blowing is the cause. Because when I go up to High F and F#, it’s very hard to keep sound steady and clear and it turns to high pitch buzz
Hi Scott, thank you for sharing your videos. I would like to know two things. One do you have a favorite today contemporary saxophonist that you like?
Second can I hear a few bars of Amazing Grace on your Alto, Tenor and Soprano saxophone. I really never heard you play the Tenor or Soprano that much.
Thank you again for all your videos. 👍🏼🎷
Thank you Scott! This is another really great lesson which gets me one little step closer... :) BUT how to link the chords with the scales at the same time? The chords can easily see but scales...? how do I know if I should use Lydian or Phrygian? It seems I have an issue with understanding the scales (when and how to use it) although I've generally known the principles where they come from, different notes, etc.
For the Q&A: In which key do you play your "Just the two of us" ? Thanks in advance 😀
Hi Scott, this exercise is really useful for all solos. Question: you selected the Dorian mode, why did you not use the harmonic A minor scale? thus G# would be the common note for the 2 scales instead of F#. It sounds good as well, no?Thanks for all and good luck for the school.
Hey Patrick, because it is an A-7 chord. The minor tells you to flat the 3rd and the 7 tells you to flat the 7th. You can only use the major 7th if it is a A-maj7 chord (A minor w/major 7th). Because the chord has the 7 and not the maj7 you have to use the G natural. The G# would only sound good as a leading tone boing back into the Amaj7 chord, or if you played a bebop scale which includes both 7ths. Hope that helped!
Beautiful sound and good teacher , Im a beginner I wish if you can mark when is A mayor and when is manor my ear needs more education thanks for your videos I lost my teacher 😒rip.
Scott, one more question: If we play 2 different chords like A and D for example, what would be the best transitions? Thank a lot for your help.
Hey Scott, great video as always!
My question for you is: What are you thinking when you are improvising? Do you think notes, chords, scales... or after having practiced, you only play by ear?
Thanks!
You just gave me a topic for a video! Look for the answer this week or next. I've actually been thinking about doing a video on this subject, and reading your questions just gave me a really clear way to explain it.
Scott Paddock That’s great! I’m looking forward to it! 😊
Do you have any tipps on how to lern to keep track in an song? I always get confused where I am exactly and fail to switch the scale oin time? Thanks for your vids, they are great, keep it up
Often, listen to the bass
Chad LBs video something like “how to play melodically” has an exercise that supposedly helps you keep up with chord changes. When you learn how it works you can write the exercise over any songs so it’s really useful.
Edit: I’ve been practicing it and my voiceleading gets at least a little better every time I work on it.
Marvin Schroeder Perhaps try using iReal Pro. Highlights the chords in the backing track as they play
for the Q&A:
what are your thoughts on whether or not it’s important to transcribe solos, as opposed to searching for the transcriptions online?
Embouchure wise, how do you go from a “classical tone” to a “jazz tone”? Say Otis Murphy to Charlie Parker. I’ve been told to experiment,but how do you know when you have it right?
Q&A question
Why dont you play a Syos alto and bari mouthpiece. You are endorsed by them right? Also, your tenor mouthpiece is amazing. Keep up the great work
Great lesson Scott. My Question. What wireless mic do you use or recommend for gigging that is good for roaming without interference but not mega expensive?
Great video. Thanks Dick
I have a question about improvising over chords. Do I have to play only notes in the chord or do I play the scale?
What size reed do you use because in some videos it say you play 2..5 and in others it say 2.25
I've switched back and forth a bit, but mostly a 2.25
Hi Scott
Any tips on playing over a vamp or repeated chords, for example the solo section on Syeeda's Flute song? I struggle to keep it interesting. Thanks!
Yeah, check out my video on modal improv it was in the last month or so. Maybe I should have called it how to play over a vamp?? 🤔
@@ScottPaddock Cool, I'll check it out 👊🏿
What are you best tips for altissimo?
He already has a video for that
Lol ok
Beginner question but at 3:05, you talk about you A-7 chord and you mention how you have a couple of scales to choose from.
How do you determine which scales were available to use? Is there a way to determine this?
When I see a A-7 chord, I always imagined it would be the natural A minor scale (A, B, C, D, E, F, G) but in actuality, can you choose any minor scale (natural / melodic minor / harmonic)?
Any scale with the notes ACEG will work. The key is to make the chord notes hit on beat and use passing notes in between. These passing notes can be non chord tone or even out of key. Scales are a tool to make this happen automatically. Check out Rick Beato's principles of melody for more info
@@microwavememes Thank you for the knowledge!!!!
for Q&A:
hi Scott -- I read somewhere that Johnny Hodges as well as Earl Bostic and others used tenor reeds on their alto, so I decided to try and I can say that I really like the sound I'm getting (it's very responsive and has a beautiful low end). Any thoughts or advice about this setup?
Do you play other instruments?
The biggest problem I have is getting lost... How do you keep track of where you are. really...
I wish that my best solo sounded half as good as Scott's bad solo.
😁
many people there with you ;) me the first