by scottpaddock | Mar 16, 2014 | gear, saxophonic master class
Scott Paddock had to retire his trusted and abused Yamaha Custom 875 alto saxophone after 20 years of service. The horn was in such bad shape that it would no longer stay in adjustment due to two decades of wear and tear from constant use. After realizing that it...
by scottpaddock | Mar 14, 2014 | chord outline solo, saxophonic master class
Download PDF chord outline solos written by Scott Paddock, for jazz standards. All solos contain only chord tones that are present in the chord progression for each song. These solos are perfect for teaching intermediate players how to hear and play changes. They...
by scottpaddock | Mar 13, 2014 | saxophonic master class, tutorial video
The following video is of me playing the transcription “Perhaps” from the Charlie Parker Omnibook. This is the first transcription that I have my private students play from the Omnibook (obviously, at much slower tempo). Once they learn the notes and...