THE 2 5 1 CHORD PROGRESSION

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    In this video, Scott breaks down the 2 5 1 chord progression and explains what it is, how it works, and how to solo over top of it. The 2 5 1 is without a doubt one of the most common chord progressions in jazz music, and after watching this video you will know how to solo over top of it!
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  • @760Piper
    @760Piper 6 років тому +18

    Great stuff Scott. Really makes it clear on how to approach one of the core concepts of jazz music.

  • @medicussapiens
    @medicussapiens 3 роки тому +3

    Once again, a great lesson on a great channel! No meaningless chit chat, everything is right to the point. Thank you Scott!

  • @operationblackout1095
    @operationblackout1095 5 років тому +2

    This is a very underrated channel, which deserves much more respect and love

  • @MauroDoninibrotherjake
    @MauroDoninibrotherjake 6 років тому +3

    Rarely heard such a full and rich sound coming from an alto. Massive sound!

  • @davidsmookler5757
    @davidsmookler5757 2 роки тому

    I am so grateful for this. You are the king of clarity!!

  • @costaperegrino725
    @costaperegrino725 8 місяців тому +1

    Well done Scott, this video is very simple and easy to grasp the concept to the 2 5 1 progression.

  • @francisgreen3571
    @francisgreen3571 6 років тому +19

    You're a great teacher. Picked up my tenor sax after a 25 year hiatus and your videos are incredibly helpful!

  • @petespencer-smith5059
    @petespencer-smith5059 4 роки тому

    Your videos are so much better than any of the jazz guitar ones out there.

  • @MrNonrev1
    @MrNonrev1 3 роки тому

    Brilliant way to demonstrate the tricks of the trade of improvisation. Thank you Scott!

  • @FritzSolms
    @FritzSolms 4 роки тому

    I find your explanations very good. I like how you explain the concepts concisely, yet with sufficient to make it possible for a person with minimal music theory (like me) to understand the principals - appreciate the effort you have made and am learning. Thank you fr the effort you have made in putting these videos together.

  • @bradmartinez5410
    @bradmartinez5410 4 роки тому +1

    I still go back to this video once in a while. Thank you Scott. You really are the Yoda of Saxophone. 👍

  • @marky3307
    @marky3307 4 роки тому +1

    You’ve got great tone. It’s almost electric how it brings funk and bebop together and makes your music feel alive, even when you’re just playing example scales. Nice vibrato too!

  • @scottlane4217
    @scottlane4217 6 років тому +2

    love this! you are busting one mystery after another. damn! where were you 27 years ago!!!

  • @cykliskt1993
    @cykliskt1993 6 років тому +1

    Absolute the best saxophone learning videos! Keep it up!

  • @rickgraham786
    @rickgraham786 4 роки тому

    What a very easy to understand explanation of 2-5-1's. Thanks!

  • @g.malcolmdial1327
    @g.malcolmdial1327 4 роки тому

    Such an awesome sax teacher.

  • @Sultan7686
    @Sultan7686 4 роки тому

    Very helpful and to the point. Thanks Scott for making it that easy

  • @patrickrousset2612
    @patrickrousset2612 6 років тому +2

    Thanks Scott, I was expecting this lesson for a long while and as usual, you did a great teaching. Thanks again to share your knowledges with us!

  • @edthesaxplayer8450
    @edthesaxplayer8450 5 років тому

    Thank you Scott you connected a lot of dots for me there my understanding of 251s and modes took a giant leap

    • @ScottPaddock
      @ScottPaddock  5 років тому

      Hey Ed! Glad that it helped. Yeah, it's funny how hearing just one thing can make the whole puzzle come into focus. Good luck with it!

  • @allanstoneman7911
    @allanstoneman7911 4 роки тому

    Your lessons rock Scott.

  • @glenfordtanwing5085
    @glenfordtanwing5085 6 років тому

    Good going Scott keep doing what u are doing.

  • @g000glemaniam4
    @g000glemaniam4 6 років тому

    Your lessons really help me understand the theory but more than that your musicality and teaching style makes me want to play. I'm about to go practice right now. Thanks!

    • @ScottPaddock
      @ScottPaddock  6 років тому

      Awesome! Glad they are helping to motivate :-)

  • @rickgraham786
    @rickgraham786 6 років тому +1

    As usual Scott your explanation of 2-5-1 really cleared things up!

    • @ScottPaddock
      @ScottPaddock  6 років тому

      Hey! Glad that it all makes sense now :-). I've got a fun one coming up on triad pairs tomorrow.

  • @edthesaxplayer8450
    @edthesaxplayer8450 6 років тому +1

    Thank you this was the least confusing 2 5 1 explanation ever

    • @ScottPaddock
      @ScottPaddock  6 років тому

      Thanks Ed... I like to keep it simple. Just put one up about the BLUES PROGRESSION. Check it out.

  • @2nis69
    @2nis69 6 років тому

    Your videos are everytime very interesting! Don't stop

  • @SaxgoldTega
    @SaxgoldTega 6 років тому

    Thank YOU!

  • @dcp8nts
    @dcp8nts 4 роки тому

    I love your videos, even if i do already understand the content of what you are teaching. I love your knowledge, expertise, fast pace. Oh, i really love your sound~

  • @davidsmusic
    @davidsmusic 5 років тому

    Hey Scott, your explanation is so good!! thank you so much!! :D

  • @williamcingolani3021
    @williamcingolani3021 2 роки тому

    Good info Scott

  • @genef3160
    @genef3160 6 років тому

    Excellent, you just answered about a dozen questions.

  • @marvkromash6428
    @marvkromash6428 6 років тому

    Great explanation. Finally has made the book stuff come alive! I'll look for more great stuff on your site.

  • @vincenzoacciaro4558
    @vincenzoacciaro4558 4 роки тому

    Very clear explanation!

  • @ImThePrizeXY
    @ImThePrizeXY Рік тому

    I'll be ready to practice this in maybe 2 years or so

  • @davepierremusic3974
    @davepierremusic3974 6 років тому +1

    Super stuff Scott. Thanks soo much for the great lesson. Dont forget a video on altissimo notes for your tenor sax when you get a chance.👍👍

  • @jerrychris4904
    @jerrychris4904 6 років тому

    Can see my self becoming a great saxophonist through you.

  • @streetaware
    @streetaware 5 років тому

    Thanks Scott I love they way you teach - great stuff

  • @bijaykumarsamantroy5167
    @bijaykumarsamantroy5167 3 роки тому

    You are great sir

  • @pamelatrent9674
    @pamelatrent9674 6 років тому

    Great tips! Always looking for ways to make things easier.

  • @angellatonny6379
    @angellatonny6379 6 років тому

    Thanks for sharing this beautiful concept.

  • @tommysanfaat2918
    @tommysanfaat2918 4 роки тому

    Thanks bro....really helpful. God bless you 😇🙏🙏🙏

  • @oluAdeola27
    @oluAdeola27 6 років тому

    Thanks for breaking this down. Awesome.

  • @emileconrad6233
    @emileconrad6233 6 років тому

    Hi Scott! Blessings here from South Africa ;) Just wanna say that got super-awesome teaching skills man! thanx and well done buddy!!!

  • @FrankSpeer66
    @FrankSpeer66 6 років тому

    Another way to think about this is to play the one (Ionian) scale over the entire progression HIGHLIGHTING the 1, 3, 5 and 7 Notes of the other chords as they go by, but sticking to that single Ionian scale. So technically, you're making the changes MODALLY but only having to THINK within that single scale. This is especially great if you know the ionian scale all over the fingerboard, then just focus on the chord tones for each chord in the progression.

  • @andrewwright6893
    @andrewwright6893 5 років тому

    Great video lesson. Nice one

  • @justinallanporter2537
    @justinallanporter2537 4 роки тому

    Nice practice Scott

  • @harppsricprince
    @harppsricprince 5 років тому

    Very well explained 👏🏾

  • @rlp5
    @rlp5 11 місяців тому

    Awesome thanks!!

  • @sjherde
    @sjherde 2 роки тому

    Great tuturial

  • @garysnowdon1918
    @garysnowdon1918 5 років тому

    Simply amazing

  • @00DirectorsCut00
    @00DirectorsCut00 5 років тому

    Great explanation ! Thank you

  • @joyandseymour
    @joyandseymour 6 років тому

    Great video, new insights into improvising

  • @mikenoellis1949
    @mikenoellis1949 6 років тому

    Great..very nice n easy explanation..thank u sir

  • @raseshgandhi6702
    @raseshgandhi6702 4 роки тому

    Fantastic

  • @ikN0AHguy
    @ikN0AHguy 3 роки тому

    really helpful!

  • @ekaufman4800
    @ekaufman4800 2 роки тому

    FINALLY! This makes sense

    • @ScottPaddock
      @ScottPaddock  2 роки тому

      Yeah, once you see how it all works together, it is a lot easier to figure out.

  • @reecestorey2263
    @reecestorey2263 3 роки тому

    Great video thanks! Do you have a next step video? Like more advanced approaches to 2-5-1s ?

    • @ScottPaddock
      @ScottPaddock  3 роки тому

      Hey Reece, I have an entire improv course in my Sax School that takes you step by step through 2 5 1s, tonal centers, transitioning between chords, and minor 2 5 1s. Check it out: www.scottpaddocksaxschool.com

  • @emmanuelcordero3792
    @emmanuelcordero3792 6 років тому +1

    so helpful thanks for explaining it very well so that we can understand it easily :))

  • @justinallanporter2537
    @justinallanporter2537 4 роки тому +1

    I'm gonna work on it & practice my Saxophone Lesson on tomorrow when I get out the doctor's office

  • @Stefsax
    @Stefsax 7 місяців тому

    Thanks

  • @rickyeldido5084
    @rickyeldido5084 4 роки тому

    Love your vids Scott!
    Subscribed. Will pass on to friends.

  • @dazpatreg
    @dazpatreg 3 роки тому +1

    "Moooodes". Once you hear it you can't unhear it

  • @elseckooficial5494
    @elseckooficial5494 5 років тому

    This is great 👍🏻 🤟🏼🎷

  • @precisionhoops365
    @precisionhoops365 5 років тому

    This is crazy helpful!! I need Skype lessons

  • @larrybautista4821
    @larrybautista4821 6 місяців тому

    Nice

  • @christxaviertietie5019
    @christxaviertietie5019 6 років тому

    U the best scott!!

  • @giantikoalu
    @giantikoalu 6 років тому

    Really helpful, Hello from Indonesia

  • @carloslopez-hz6id
    @carloslopez-hz6id 3 роки тому

    Muy buen tutorial muchas gracias.... Por favor en español la traducción

  • @saxofonic
    @saxofonic 5 років тому

    muchas gracias saludos desde chile

  • @seronokchanel7268
    @seronokchanel7268 4 роки тому

    science for me, thank you

  • @REBart58
    @REBart58 6 років тому

    A fantastic no nonsense explanation. I've been over thinking this concept. Many thanks awesome stuff!

    • @ScottPaddock
      @ScottPaddock  6 років тому

      Hey Rob! Yeah, when you break it down to the bare bones it's pretty simple. Often times people go way overboard when just trying to teach what a basic 2 5 1 is. There are all kinds of more elaborate ways to play over it, but the basics are just dorian, mixolydian and ionian in the major scale.

  • @paulfairchild3461
    @paulfairchild3461 6 років тому +1

    Great stuff Scott you did recommend ,Sax books ,ie yours was one , but I cant find your video .as for me I have a whole shop full ,not saying they are the right stuff as so much good and bad to choose from ,your recommendations would be greatly appreciated .cheers .it appears you hard blow ,hitting the note out, as to compared to soft blowing ,ie Stan Getz style .you have to be able to hard blow first .and then you can soft blow . Thanks all the same .

  • @jerrychris4904
    @jerrychris4904 6 років тому

    You too good.

  • @JohnJohn-zf4qw
    @JohnJohn-zf4qw 5 років тому

    Hi Scott, love the videos, could you do one on the I IV V blues scale, I just love that spooky sound.

    • @ScottPaddock
      @ScottPaddock  5 років тому

      I already did. It's called how to improvise over the blues.

  • @saxstudiobuddhikasandaruwa1918

    Sir please describe how to harmonise on the song in saxophone thank you..❤❤❤

    • @ScottPaddock
      @ScottPaddock  Рік тому

      That's a good idea for a video! I'll put it on the list.

  • @jeremianderson4861
    @jeremianderson4861 4 роки тому +1

    Scott how do you get such a great tone quality?

  • @paridox4ever
    @paridox4ever 6 років тому

    i dont like naming my scales by modes instead i like the allan holdsworth way of using glyphs it makes more sense.

    • @ScottPaddock
      @ScottPaddock  5 років тому

      I'm not familiar with that, but use whatever works to make them easier :-)

  • @isaaconi56
    @isaaconi56 3 роки тому

    Thanks gave me what I've been looking for. But how do you play a chord as a scale please

    • @ScottPaddock
      @ScottPaddock  3 роки тому

      I've done a bunch of videos on that. Check out my videos based on improv. I also cover it step by step in my Sax School if you're looking for a really easy and guided way to learn how to improvise check out: www.scottpaddocksaxschool.com

  • @homelend12345
    @homelend12345 6 років тому

    ty

  • @justinallanporter2537
    @justinallanporter2537 4 роки тому

    Fill up on the Good Stuff Scott

  • @lucasfragomeni
    @lucasfragomeni 6 років тому

    Nice! I'm hooked to your channel! I just couldn't figure out the notes of the 'ii-V-I Scale' as you call it. A bit confused there. Want to print a study music sheet with them.

    • @ScottPaddock
      @ScottPaddock  6 років тому

      ii - V - I scale in the key of C. All of the scales are based on the notes in the C major scale.
      1 = C D E F G A B C (just the notes in your C scale)
      2 = D E F G A B C D (just the notes in your C scale, BUT starting on the 2nd note in the scale (D) instead of the 1st (C).
      5 = G A B C D E F G (just the notes in your C scale, BUT starting on the 5th note in the scale (G) instead of the 1st (C).
      So the scale goes....
      UP THE 2 = D E F G A B C D / DOWN THE 5 = G F E D C B A G / UP THE 1 = C D E F G A B D C (enclose the C to make it sound cooler).
      Hope that helps!

  • @petew260
    @petew260 5 років тому

    I practice each day and not as good as you yet but hold on I am comming

  • @robertbrittain3996
    @robertbrittain3996 6 років тому

    Thanks again for your great work Scott.. was wondering if your take on some pentatonic patterns (major or minor) with a bit voice leading over common progressions would of interest to others apart from me?.. Cheers and thanks again..

  • @McStravaganzA
    @McStravaganzA 4 роки тому +4

    "Mowd"

  • @thomasschneider1785
    @thomasschneider1785 6 років тому

    Ha Scott. Can you leave the written notes that are on screen. On longer so I can write them down. Great lesson

    • @ScottPaddock
      @ScottPaddock  6 років тому

      Pause button :-). I usually have to take down one set of notes to put up the next.

  • @piedpeter1
    @piedpeter1 5 років тому

    Thanks! I'm just getting back into sax, how do you get that nice buzzy tone? What mouthpiece do you use? Thanks again, Peter

    • @ScottPaddock
      @ScottPaddock  5 років тому +1

      It's all about the air flow and breath support. I play a Barkley Brazil Kustom Pop 7 blue

  • @anthonydupont3694
    @anthonydupont3694 5 років тому

    Great stuff as always your a good teachers I have a question on the 2 5 1 progression how long do you play each bar ik in blues 1 4 5 progression first bar 4 times is it the same for 2 5 1

    • @ScottPaddock
      @ScottPaddock  4 роки тому

      2 5 1 depends on the song, but there are two most common ways.
      2 / 5 / 1 / 1 (2 gets one measure, 5 gets one measure, 1 gets two measures)
      2 5 / 1 (2 gets half a measure, 5 gets half a measure. 1 gets a full measure)

  • @patrickrousset2612
    @patrickrousset2612 6 років тому

    Hi Scott, for improvising and select the appropriate 2-5-1, we need to know the key of the tune?
    Thanks .

    • @ScottPaddock
      @ScottPaddock  6 років тому

      Umm. not really. I mean, you have to know the key of the tune just to play it :-). But there will be 2 5 1s in songs that are not based on the key signature of the song. You know what 2 5 1 to play by reading the chords. And besides just learning you 2 5 1s, a really good indicator is when the progression is: minor 7th, dominant 7th, major 7th. That is almost always a 2 5 1. The 2 5 1 is a very specific chord progression that is in tons and tons of jazz tunes, but you can't just play a 2 5 1 in the original key of the song anywhere you want. It has to fit the specific 2 5 1 that is written in the chord progression. Hope that explains it a bit better for you.

    • @patrickrousset2612
      @patrickrousset2612 6 років тому

      very clear Scott as always...thanks a lot. hopefully to get some skype lessons with you!

  • @scottlane4217
    @scottlane4217 6 років тому

    hey! how can e recognize the progression when we see it on a chart? will the symbols always look like that?

    • @ScottPaddock
      @ScottPaddock  6 років тому

      If you see a minor chord, followed by a dominant 7th chord, followed by a major chord there is a 98.9999% that it is a 2 5 1. There are patterns all over the place in music.

  • @tellitlikeitis-rg4ny
    @tellitlikeitis-rg4ny 6 років тому +2

    do u know your mowwwd

  • @jimmylaze
    @jimmylaze 3 роки тому

    Moooad

  • @hansauer3469
    @hansauer3469 4 роки тому

    meuwd

  • @joecool9521
    @joecool9521 Рік тому

    This is great!!!

  • @davidsmusic
    @davidsmusic 5 років тому

    Hey Scott, your explanation is so good!! thank you so much!! :D

  • @teegee6021
    @teegee6021 4 роки тому

    Thank you!