HOW TO IMPROVISE OVER CHORDS

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In this video, Scott tackles the mystery of how to solo over chords. Using 4 simple steps to approach a chord give you a clear and concise way to work your way through chord changes.
Video links:
1. How To Improvise: • HOW TO IMPROVISE (on a...
2. Understanding Chords & Chord Symbols: • UNDERSTANDING CHORDS &...
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Scott Plays:
P. Mauriat 67RX Influence alto sax
Barkley Brazil Kustom Pop 7 Blue mouthpiece
Legere Signature 2.5 reeds
BG Silver Duo ligature

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@ronnieeveritt9869 6 жыл бұрын

Scott you have a gift to teach. I have looked at countless online tutorials over the last few years. I have found no one that comes close to being as easy to understand as you. I have subscribed and look forward to following you. By the way I love your compact sound. I would be interested to know the setup.

@ScottPaddock 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ronnie! From what I have found, a lot of teachers want to show the students how much information they know so they drown them in things that aren't important to the subject. I personally like to break it down into the most simple steps that make the information very easily digestible! Glad you are enjoying the videos.

@alamooji3716 6 жыл бұрын

Absolutely the same feelings! Thank you very much Scott!

@bradleybaird3226 3 ай бұрын

I've been playing for 50 years but never studied theory. Scott is so easy to understand, as he builds on the basics and de-mystifies a lot that I've asked other players about, but no one ever either took the time or could easily explain it like Scott does. Can't wait to join his Sax School! Thank You, Scott.

@davejarvis9403 5 жыл бұрын

I’ve been looking at improvisation videos for a least a year and getting very confused. This one of yours sums it up in one easy to understand session. Absolutely brilliant!!!!!!

@ScottPaddock 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yeah, most people try to make it really difficult. I try to make it really easy :-)

@mitsuo233 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent to see the relationship between a scale and a chord for improvisation. Thanks Scott

@ScottPaddock 4 жыл бұрын

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@litoffe 3 жыл бұрын

Scott is a gifted teacher, I have learned so much.

@61gusti 6 жыл бұрын

brilliantly clear! You definitely have a gift for teaching.

@ScottPaddock 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gustavo!

@nanooo2077 6 жыл бұрын

You couldn’t have explained it better! I always wondered what those 7’s mean. But now I know because of you! Thanks!

@ScottPaddock 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm uploading a video right now about soloing over the Blues Progression which uses some of these concepts. Check it out.

@ronniemack4831 4 жыл бұрын

Wow phenomenal lesson. This is my first time seeing you. I was searching for a teacher and I saw you with that hat on. I said to myself, this guy looks like he can play. Oh boy, was I ever right. You are an awesome teacher as well. I subscribed and hit the thumbs up button. Thanks for sharing your wisdom.

@christopherlindsay83 6 жыл бұрын

You're a good teacher.

@ScottPaddock 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris!

@AmmarNehlawi 5 жыл бұрын

I'm learning to improvise on Trumpet and have clean sound, and i really enjoy your lessons and tips man, usually i skip videos a lot because everyone are telling there life story in the first half an hour of the video and in the last 5 minutes they gave shallow advises and it's not even useful... I really appreciate your efforts, Thank you!

@ScottPaddock 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I like to remain a mystery. haha. Yeah, I've noticed that being a big thing too with tutorial videos. There are a lot of tangents and backstories without ever getting to the point. I try to avoid that.

@maja4236 3 жыл бұрын

I am really happy that i have found you on you tube after watching so many online tutorials, you are always straight to the point and do not go into bothering people with the stuff that is not related to the subject, you are amazing, definitely great teaching gift and wonderful skills and style when playing, keep doing what you are doing, you are great at it

@spderweb 4 ай бұрын

This is the first time I've understood how to read those. Thanks!

@Verena343 4 жыл бұрын

Finally!!! I'm struggling with improvisation for so long. THANK YOU so much for this great and easy approach.

@pamelatrent9674 3 жыл бұрын

This cleared up a lot! I've memorized Ionian, Mixolydian and Dorian scales, but you really helped me see how work the chords. Good stuff explained in layman's terms!

@luciddreamer6000 3 жыл бұрын

Yea, that's a good starting point. Also, Aebersold Vol. 42 - Blues in All Keys would be a great companion for this one. Thanks!

@williammorris7895 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, thanks for the help! I put off theory on guitar and saxophone for the best part of 20 years. Now with these great youtube videos that you can pause, rewatch and rewind it's totally changed the game for me and made the concept understandable and achievable. Thank you!

@elliotaxelman2767 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent job making soloing into such a simple concept!!!

@ScottPaddock 4 жыл бұрын

👍

@petesmith8925 3 жыл бұрын

Scott you are so clear and you give your lessons in "a laymen sort of way, when i watch & listen to other tutorials on here i switch off after 2 minutes but listen to the end of yours, so precise and easy to follow.

@ScottPaddock 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Peter! You should check out my new sax school that I am launching in October. Here's the website link for some info on it: www.scottpaddocksaxschool.com

@carlosvelosocadu 4 жыл бұрын

That's exactly what I needed after months memorizing each chord. So clear and enlightening! Thank you!

@ScottPaddock 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@titusooi8918 3 жыл бұрын

been playin' sax for three years, mainly going along with the music score with orchestra, got my basics on track but then my teacher says, I should explore into Saxophone, then I found you, awesome video, subscribed and notifications ON, your teaching very much reminds me of my first instructor, I've learn a lot from your videos, even though some are revisions, but they're great ! Thank you very much !

@alansneedii6559 5 жыл бұрын

Finally...the language...the breakdown...the explanation...literally crying tears of joy...haven't watched the whole videos but i assure you imma try this when i open my sax case...will keep you posted...keep making vids and i did subscribe...thanks...very much...very helpful...

@ScottPaddock 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alan! Glad I helped you crack the code :-)

@glittermarsian5054 2 жыл бұрын

So clear. Thanks!!

@g000glemaniam4 6 жыл бұрын

I'm just beginning to play over chords and this video is right on time. I'm slowly starting to associate the chord symbols to the notes and scale. I feel that soon I'll be able to express ideas a bit more freely. Thanks for the video and keep them coming.

@ScottPaddock 6 жыл бұрын

Glad it's helping you out! I describe improv to my students as painting. When you learn your blues scale you are painting with 1 color. As you add each scale into the mix you are adding more colors to your final product. The more colors you have at your disposal the more expressive you can be.

@tommybelgard2149 5 жыл бұрын

Ive been playing sax for 5 years with only sheet music when i finally got a chance to play in my dads band so i needed to learn to improvise, and this was the perfect video! Great teacher

@ScottPaddock 5 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍

@zakheleshangase7054 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Scott . Thanks for simplifying improvisation over chords. It seems it is essential that one should master chord spelling .

@ScottPaddock 6 жыл бұрын

Yeah! Knowing your chords and scales is super important!

@ljohn2532 5 жыл бұрын

Scott, A) Your teaching skills are magnificent. These are by far the best videos I have found on KZfaq. Most of what I do is self taught, and this is a huge help with my studies. B) You make that P. Mauriat sound absolutely incredible. Listening to you influenced me, in which I just purchased the 66 tenor, which is coming this week. They are solid horns! I may send you a DM your way on IG in regards to Skype lessons. I have learned so much in the short amount of time I have watched your videos. Thanks so much for all your knowledge! From one Baltimore player to another.

@ScottPaddock 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! You are going to love that 66 tenor. I've got one of those too. Great horn!!!

@johnmc3862 Жыл бұрын

Free lesson unlocked! 😂

@rupertobrenio1658 4 жыл бұрын

December 1 2019. I am a trumpet player.. And I love how you teach...

@godswillotuonye1502 3 жыл бұрын

This is classic, you so good in teaching. The flow is excellent. great job

@ossorrera 7 ай бұрын

I'm beginner, but this is very helpful, I will watch this video over and over so I"ll understand it.

@petitezette6725 2 жыл бұрын

amazing teacher. I have learnt much. Thankyou.

@serugio1 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this, it helps a lot!

@Rosslyn301 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant Scott. I'm a chromatic harmonica player and just starting down the jazz road. Your simple, clear route is excellent and cuts out a lot of the fog.

@ScottPaddock 4 жыл бұрын

Rock on!

@Marcy605 5 жыл бұрын

Very useful content, approachable and well tought

@markhadfield6408 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Scott, that was most helpful!

@lotharmay1220 4 жыл бұрын

Mine english to understand some people is not so good .. but you pronounce you teach clear. And wat you had done about chords ,symbols of chords and and improvate on scales ect. That i had mis ..that no one on internet had do do this so clear...thanks many thanks..tomorow i gonna do this wat you had teach ......And God blessed you..

@trashbin5382 4 жыл бұрын

You're such a good teacher thank you so much this is the first jazz improvisation lesson that i actually understood

@ScottPaddock 4 жыл бұрын

👍👍

@a-money-music3473 4 жыл бұрын

Sophomore in college now and this video just made something click. Thanks for your in depth lessons and thoughtful explanations.

@ScottPaddock 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome!! Good luck in school.

@pavelpatsenkov 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Mr Paddock. Very interesting and useful information.

@Kosine5 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful lesson!

@sanchezzz009 2 жыл бұрын

Who’s here and doesn’t even play the Sax but the knowledge carries over to other instruments 🥳🥳🥳🥳

@patrickrousset2612 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Jef, this is exactly the video I was expecting. 1 month ago, you promised to do it, done it!!! Once again thanks for your very helpful advices, you are definitely a great teacher. Please keep sharing with us your priceless experience. See you soon for the next tuto we look forward. Cheers.

@ScottPaddock 6 жыл бұрын

It took about a month to figure out how to teach it in a video :-). Glad you enjoyed it! Should have my next one up around Sunday.,

@patrickrousset2612 6 жыл бұрын

Sorry, I called you Jef...Scott.;-) If I can suggest another very useful tuto, it might be "how to organize1h session" applying all your videos and basis rules...think to this because this what I m trying to do everydays, not so obvious... Watch you up next Sunday! cheers!

@Redwane-Music 5 жыл бұрын

brilliant, right to the point and no show off or useless talks. I wish all teachers were like you

@ScottPaddock 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!! Yeah, I've noticed that with a lot of videos also... lots of rambling and stories without getting right to the point.

@32philosopher 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative! Thanks, sir!

@ianjohnson4987 6 жыл бұрын

This is very very helpful - thanks.

@ScottPaddock 6 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!!

@grahamnorris4476 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Scott really enjoying your lessons on improvising. This is my next big challenge as a developing trumpet player and I am finding your approach very informative and easy to understand. Thanks.

@andrewhamner3483 2 жыл бұрын

This video was so incredibly helpful. Thank you!

@smoke09able 5 жыл бұрын

One of the best tutorials on improvising over changes. Thanks Scott!

@ScottPaddock 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rick!

@bosupaphorn809 6 жыл бұрын

You're a best teacher ever! I'm a starter to play jazz music and your vdo is easier to understand Thanks so much for sharing. 😊

@ScottPaddock 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Good luck with your jazz studies :-)

@kenjohnston2818 4 жыл бұрын

Scott, this is a great lesson. Clearly communicated and easy to follow along to! Thanks!

@asafbeeri4037 2 жыл бұрын

Extremely helpful.

@wikstik1 6 жыл бұрын

Thank You!

@luisalonso6863 3 жыл бұрын

This is awesome. !!

@matpat5330 6 жыл бұрын

agree with r. Scott, you are very good teacher, and I like your answer to r. Once I started my lessons with a teacher who not only wanted to show me how wise she was, but also how fast she could play... hopeless. In a fact I knew all this stuff you are talking about, but I couldn't figure it out how to practice it, how to couple my theory with evrery day practicing. Now I have some goals for the rest of the summer. Thanks a lot!

@ScottPaddock 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you're liking the videos. 😊😊😊

@perfectcelery 5 жыл бұрын

Superb. Great teaching!

@ScottPaddock 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!!

@linako2896 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks alot!!! You are amazing and your explanation is perfect ♡

@rickfrye848 5 жыл бұрын

Makes this much more understandable than the book I've been trying to learn from. Really helpful! 👍🏻

@ScottPaddock 5 жыл бұрын

👍👍

@saxophone520 4 жыл бұрын

love love love yr explanation

@matetoth3486 4 жыл бұрын

You are absolutely amazing!! Thank you for doing this!

@ScottPaddock 4 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍👍

@aljerones99 6 жыл бұрын

Well explained, Scott! Thanks for the tutorial!

@ScottPaddock 6 жыл бұрын

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@thebunnsbeeadventures6254 4 жыл бұрын

thanks! totally de-mistified that for me! yay!

@davesax62 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this tutorial, great way to practice simply and effectively.

@ScottPaddock 4 жыл бұрын

👍👍

@vilmafernandez4261 3 жыл бұрын

Thank scott as always yours videos are very helpful :

@Rocco4Jesus 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scott. I feel like I can actually do this now. Your a great teacher!!

@ScottPaddock 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! You should take a look at my new Sax School. I teach improv step by step and tell you exactly what you need to work on to progress and have tons of play along examples. Check it out: www.scottpaddocksaxschool.com

@riper7514 Жыл бұрын

hey man this really really helped me out understand this concept much better and now I feel like unlocked something powerful. thank you very much!

@ScottPaddock Жыл бұрын

That's awesome! I'm glad I was able to help 😁

@stevepethel6843 4 жыл бұрын

Cool really GREAT lesson...Thanks for more insights sharing your talents you have brought to light through your hard work...i thank God for you...Great job Scott...

@ScottPaddock 4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@ericwong3096 4 жыл бұрын

This is really helpful!

@ScottPaddock 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@charlievinca6652 3 жыл бұрын

That was very interesting tutorial-I will definitely be following your class as I am a beginner looking that kind of tutorial. Thank👍👍👍

@johnnyloungejazz5477 2 жыл бұрын

You have the Quintessential sound of the Alto Sax.

@kramsirrahyt 6 жыл бұрын

Nice straight forward approach. Good job!

@ScottPaddock 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@djcapt.wendell2491 5 жыл бұрын

This was extremely helpful. You just gave me the keys to everythinh I've been studying. (Melodica)

@ScottPaddock 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome!! Yeah, it's not that tough when you break it down into small pieces and you can see it all next to each other. Keep your eyes out, my next one is going to be on chord extensions.

@FernandoFerreira-kf6kz 4 жыл бұрын

Scott your a great teacher man. Learning alot. Thanks

@ScottPaddock 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Fernando!

@brendanbennett2780 4 жыл бұрын

Really helpful thanks!

@searcherholic3473 2 жыл бұрын

I love the way he says finally, "that's it" like you're totally there

@Chris-jo3nb 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scott -really simple ahd accessible explanations.

@ScottPaddock 5 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍

@raseshgandhi6702 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much

@ian-bw8sp 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, helped me understand chords. Thank you so much.

@ScottPaddock 4 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍

@thesevenstarlivegroup0666 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks you sir for help

@schooner2178 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant !!!!!@

@enddess9833 4 жыл бұрын

You are amazing bro ! So clear and easy to understand ! Well Done !!!

@ScottPaddock 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@wwayne8327 4 жыл бұрын

This video help me a lot.Thank you very much Scott!

@ScottPaddock 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@ossorrera 7 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@kevinfernandes3805 4 жыл бұрын

You're simply amazing!

@ScottPaddock 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😁😁

@julienwillemsettori5156 5 жыл бұрын

Very Cool Scott!!!

@ScottPaddock 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@avonriver2891 6 жыл бұрын

I'm thanking you. I'm learning a lot through you.

@ScottPaddock 6 жыл бұрын

👍👍

@attractiveglass 3 жыл бұрын

Best video on this subject. You actually spoke in english for us beginners to understand

@ScottPaddock 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@chefpaul650 Жыл бұрын

Grazie Scott🍻🎷🎼🎶🎶🎶🔥🔥🔥

@jasonutter1443 4 жыл бұрын

Best improv vid I have seen. Thanks!!!!

@ScottPaddock 4 жыл бұрын

😁😁😁

@yussefnimer6860 3 жыл бұрын

Alway very good Scott ;)

@douglasthomson2986 5 жыл бұрын

Nice explanation Scott. Well done.

@ScottPaddock 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@RobertShroder 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you.

@ScottPaddock 5 жыл бұрын

👍👍

@Dominiquej1417 6 жыл бұрын

Love these videos 💪🏿💪🏿

@ScottPaddock 6 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍

@normanwylie7347 4 жыл бұрын

Good stuff Min.

@lindagerard4723 2 жыл бұрын

This is how you improvise? Waiting 6 months for it to sink in and nothing but panic. THIS, I get!!! Click! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

@ScottPaddock 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Linda! Glad to hear that it clicked. If you're a sax player and you want to dive deeper, check out my Sax School. I have a course where I take you step through step on improv all the way into playing over more advanced chord changes. www.scottpaddocksaxschool.com

@charlesbelfiore2391 4 жыл бұрын

Scott you're a fantastic teacher

@charlesbelfiore2391 4 жыл бұрын

Lol didnt even read all the other comments about your teaching skills, amazing

@ScottPaddock 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@DanielloSax7 4 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU!!!! :D

@Georgie_B_ 5 жыл бұрын

An ingenious lesson, really great introduction to improvisation and refreshingly clear demonstrations. Particularly enjoyed your vibrant tone, you’re a tremendously talented player and teacher.

@ScottPaddock 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, thank you and thank you!

@theguamlink 4 жыл бұрын

great lesson. appreciate your sharing these lessons. i’m able to make sense of how to approach jam sessions with a seasoned musicians. heartfelt thx from Guam.

@ScottPaddock 4 жыл бұрын

Rock on!