Dave Pollack
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These 2 Notes Will Add SO Much To Your Solos!
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The Simple Way to Improve Your Saxophone Sound
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Want to learn the simple way to improvise? Watch this FREE masterclass: ►www.davepollack.com/freemasterclass Get 20% off my PDF exercise book "Strictly Major" using code STRICTLYMAJOR ►www.davepollack.com/store Check out "How to Hang on a Jazz Standard" featuring myself and Ryan Devlin! ►www.davepollack.com/store 00:00 Intro 01:42 Why intonation is so important 03:36 Play a middle note 06:09 Mi...
3 Levels of Playing Autumn Leaves
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Get the worksheet: ►www.davepollack.com/3levelsautumnleaves Want to learn the simple way to improvise? Watch this FREE masterclass: ►www.davepollack.com/freemasterclass Get 20% off my PDF exercise book "Strictly Major" using code STRICTLYMAJOR ►www.davepollack.com/store Check out "How to Hang on a Jazz Standard" featuring myself and Ryan Devlin! ►www.davepollack.com/store 00:00 Intro 02:30 Leve...
3 Levels of Playing a Blues
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Get the PDF worksheet for this lesson! ►www.davepollack.com/3levelsblues Want to learn the simple way to improvise? Watch this FREE masterclass: ►www.davepollack.com/freemasterclass Get 20% off my PDF exercise book "Strictly Major" using code STRICTLYMAJOR ►www.davepollack.com/store Check out "How to Hang on a Jazz Standard" featuring myself and Ryan Devlin! ►www.davepollack.com/store 00:00 Int...
What did we play? We'll analyze it for you!
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Grab "How to Hang on a Jazz Standard" today! ►www.davepollack.com/store Learn to easily improvise through any chord changes with this FREE masterclass: ►www.davepollack.com/freemasterclass Use code STRICTLYMAJOR for 20% off my PDF exercise book "Strictly Major": ►www.davepollack.com/store 00:00 Intro 00:40 How to Hang on a Jazz Standard is here! 03:03 Dave's analysis 10:58 Ryan's analysis 18:21...
Will it Play? Alto Sax + Alto Flute!
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Learn to easily improvise through any chord changes with this FREE masterclass: ►www.davepollack.com/freemasterclass Use code STRICTLYMAJOR for 20% off my PDF exercise book "Strictly Major": ►www.davepollack.com/store Check out the full Will it Play? playlist: ►ua-cam.com/play/PL7QPFAUbUvt3V-Ym4jDo9870Dkl0fPiRJ.html Check out some more videos: ua-cam.com/play/PL7QPFAUbUvt24ACM5UrSQzkV2fuvPJJ2U....
What Did I Play? Ep. 2 - "There Will Never Be Another You"
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Grab the transcription PDF! ►www.davepollack.com/twnbay Use code STRICTLYMAJOR for 20% off my PDF exercise book "Strictly Major": ►www.davepollack.com/store Watch episode 1 here: ►ua-cam.com/video/um1l8NLW63g/v-deo.html Check out some more videos: ua-cam.com/play/PL7QPFAUbUvt24ACM5UrSQzkV2fuvPJJ2U.html ua-cam.com/play/PL7QPFAUbUvt07VYOHgg3WvSg7gsvL7d9Q.html Thank you to my sponsors! ►Boston Sax...
The Ultimate Chord Guide
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Use code "JAZZMONTH" for $10 off the "Strictly Major" PDF Package! ►www.davepollack.com/store Grab the Ultimate Chord Guide PDF: ►www.davepollack.com/chordguide Learn to easily improvise through any chord changes with this FREE masterclass: ►www.davepollack.com/freemasterclass Check out some more videos: ua-cam.com/play/PL7QPFAUbUvt24ACM5UrSQzkV2fuvPJJ2U.html ua-cam.com/play/PL7QPFAUbUvt07VYOHg...
What Did I Play? Ep. 1 "It Could Happen to You"
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A SIMPLE Way to Build Vocabulary!
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Get the free PDF! ►www.davepollack.com/rhythmtranscription Learn to easily improvise through any chord changes with this FREE masterclass: ►www.davepollack.com/freemasterclass Check out some more videos: ua-cam.com/play/PL7QPFAUbUvt24ACM5UrSQzkV2fuvPJJ2U.html ua-cam.com/play/PL7QPFAUbUvt07VYOHgg3WvSg7gsvL7d9Q.html Thank you to my sponsors! ►Boston Sax Shop - bit.ly/bostonsaxpollack ►Key Leaves ...
3 Lessons from Kenny G that EVERY musician needs to hear!
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Learn to easily improvise through any chord changes with this FREE masterclass: ►www.davepollack.com/freemasterclass Watch the 2-hour hang with Kenny G: ►ua-cam.com/video/8dL3-BIR4K4/v-deo.html Check out some more videos: ua-cam.com/play/PL7QPFAUbUvt24ACM5UrSQzkV2fuvPJJ2U.html ua-cam.com/play/PL7QPFAUbUvt07VYOHgg3WvSg7gsvL7d9Q.html Thank you to my sponsors! ►Boston Sax Shop - bit.ly/bostonsaxpo...
Want to Sound Good? Play This ONE Note!
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Get the worksheet with all lines written out in 12 keys: ►www.davepollack.com/sharp11 Check out some more videos: ua-cam.com/play/PL7QPFAUbUvt24ACM5UrSQzkV2fuvPJJ2U.html ua-cam.com/play/PL7QPFAUbUvt07VYOHgg3WvSg7gsvL7d9Q.html Thank you to my sponsors! ►Boston Sax Shop - bit.ly/bostonsaxpollack ►Key Leaves - keyleaves.com/ ►10mfan - 10mfan.com/ ►Website: www.davepollack.com/ ►Instagram: @davepol...
Let's Play Together! Ep. 2 - "Strasbourg St Denis"
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Let's Play Together! Ep. 2 - "Strasbourg St Denis"
Let's Play Together! Ep. 1 - Simple Blues
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Let's Play Together! Ep. 1 - Simple Blues
The 3 C's of Learning Music
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The 3 C's of Learning Music
Does reed position matter?
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Does reed position matter?
"Jam Session 101" | Dave Pollack's Clinic at the 2024 National Jazz Festival
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"Jam Session 101" | Dave Pollack's Clinic at the 2024 National Jazz Festival
STOP PLAYING BEAT 1!
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STOP PLAYING BEAT 1!
The Best Tone Exercise You've NEVER Heard Of
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The Best Tone Exercise You've NEVER Heard Of
How to BEND NOTES! (the simple way)
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How to BEND NOTES! (the simple way)
A Simple but AMAZING Tone Exercise!
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A Simple but AMAZING Tone Exercise!
How to ACTUALLY Practice Long Tones
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How to ACTUALLY Practice Long Tones
How to Solo Over a BACKDOOR 2-5-1!
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How to Solo Over a BACKDOOR 2-5-1!
Auld Lang Syne - FUNK Version!
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Auld Lang Syne - FUNK Version!
C Melody Sax BATTLE! "Jingle Bells"
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C Melody Sax BATTLE! "Jingle Bells"
How to Play DOUBLE TIME LINES!
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How to Play DOUBLE TIME LINES!
A Modern Alto MASTER! "It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas"
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A Modern Alto MASTER! "It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas"
Licks or Melody?
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Licks or Melody?
Dave Pollack and Ryan Devlin - "Softly As In a Morning Sunrise"
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Dave Pollack and Ryan Devlin - "Softly As In a Morning Sunrise"
Minor Chords, the SIMPLE Way!
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Minor Chords, the SIMPLE Way!

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @waynepharo
    @waynepharo 15 годин тому

    I almost did not watch this video because it is beyond my skills and it looks so intimidating. I was impressed with your honesty and reality that you were not thinking of the notes when climbing up these mind blowing riff!!! You were not perfect on the altissimo but yet it sounded perfect. Your rhythm and articulation was great and like I was told --It is the rhythm that is most important. That is what I learned today!!! Thanks Dave

  • @ouzalghost8411
    @ouzalghost8411 22 години тому

    Thanks again Dave this is all great stuff in these videos please keep them coming

    • @DavePollack
      @DavePollack 16 годин тому

      You're welcome, and I definitely will!

  • @ricardoparedes3656
    @ricardoparedes3656 День тому

    Y’all sound so good together. Hope y’all put out an album together

    • @DavePollack
      @DavePollack 16 годин тому

      We have some ideas in the works!

  • @edogg2414
    @edogg2414 День тому

    I used to be a texter Gordon but I was never that obnoxious 😂😂😂

  • @ouzalghost8411
    @ouzalghost8411 День тому

    Dave I’ve been playing for a long time mostly self taught and always had a problem with 2 5 1s I’ve got to say this is the best example I’ve come across and easy to understand thank you very much.

    • @DavePollack
      @DavePollack День тому

      I really appreciate that, and I'm so glad it's working for you!!

  • @amateur3verything
    @amateur3verything 2 дні тому

    saw the carpet in the thumbnail and recognized the place instantly, was this at MagFest?

    • @DavePollack
      @DavePollack 2 дні тому

      Yup! Right before our main stage set

  • @RaY_77W
    @RaY_77W 3 дні тому

    As400 rocking that dark sound

  • @jamespepe3847
    @jamespepe3847 3 дні тому

    1 sounded better to me..Fuller more powerful sound.Sounded like the notes really popped out of the instrument.

  • @ChrisDavisTrumpet
    @ChrisDavisTrumpet 3 дні тому

    Great solo, Dave!

  • @RFDSAX
    @RFDSAX 3 дні тому

    Love you Dave ❤

  • @CHARLIEPORKER
    @CHARLIEPORKER 3 дні тому

    I’m learning it too 😅 ua-cam.com/users/shorts2khx18bYnho?si=JL_wCj9ZbZaGdbVp

  • @fergalhardiman340
    @fergalhardiman340 3 дні тому

    Many thanks for that - great to have!

  • @__-cr6fv
    @__-cr6fv 4 дні тому

    I'm a bit late to the party, here... but, Dude! your teaching style is excellent! Great vid! I just stopped the vid at each step to make sure I had it, and then went forward. Worked a charm. (playing guitar)

    • @DavePollack
      @DavePollack 2 дні тому

      Amazing to hear!! Thank you 🙏🙏

  • @neilripsch6624
    @neilripsch6624 4 дні тому

    Dave - how will I ever remember the chords w/o sheet music to apply II V I simplicity and progressions for a solo.

  • @neilripsch6624
    @neilripsch6624 4 дні тому

    Wow, love simplifying anytime it makes sense and works. Thank you!!! Love your chops!

  • @joshcharlat850
    @joshcharlat850 4 дні тому

    Thank you very much. Great method!!!

  • @ELZENMUSIC
    @ELZENMUSIC 5 днів тому

    Running Bass

  • @Fbar993
    @Fbar993 6 днів тому

    Personally, from the first comparisons I recognized the 62 from the 23, I really like the 62, balanced on all registers and it sounds less "fluty" and three-dimensional on the higher octaves. Having said that, they are both splendid instruments, I am a happy owner of the intermediate version (yts 475) and appreciate the whole series which has a super quality/price ratio.

  • @evannash1560
    @evannash1560 6 днів тому

    Thanks for the Lesson Dave. I'm 6 months into learning the alto. My sound is exactly like you first described being thin and sharp. Would you say that the "Aww" adjustment is mainly a change in throat shape? Would you recommend rolling your bottom lip out more? I've definetly learned the way you described with rolling my lip on top of my teeth.

  • @sebastiangongora8271
    @sebastiangongora8271 7 днів тому

    TRI-ANAL.E

  • @datboirb
    @datboirb 7 днів тому

    Beautiful

  • @josekuykendall5592
    @josekuykendall5592 7 днів тому

    Great

  • @Tracksafe
    @Tracksafe 7 днів тому

    A sounded better to me in the blind test.

  • @Andionesiathekid
    @Andionesiathekid 7 днів тому

    My curved soprano saxophone didn't have a soul key but i don't have enough money to buy a new one

  • @Datura63
    @Datura63 8 днів тому

    funk me up to the mothership!

  • @nightmaremakers777
    @nightmaremakers777 9 днів тому

    Cappppppp

  • @trashzomb5250
    @trashzomb5250 10 днів тому

    Thank you, I really enjoyed your approach. 👍

    • @DavePollack
      @DavePollack 10 днів тому

      You’re welcome! I’m glad to hear that

  • @johnnysierraysuscolobos5931
    @johnnysierraysuscolobos5931 10 днів тому

    Thanks Dave!! One question, what mpc do you use? And Reed?

    • @DavePollack
      @DavePollack 10 днів тому

      You’re welcome! It’s a boston sax shop m-series size 8 with boston sax shop silver box 3.5 reeds

  • @robstevens9590
    @robstevens9590 10 днів тому

    "I'm not in school anymore, so I can do what I want!" Ha. I really liked your solo on "Be Sorry", but I especially liked the stank face of the tenor player listening to you.

    • @DavePollack
      @DavePollack 10 днів тому

      😂 yea when editing the video i just had to zoom in on that!

  • @Rafael-nm7uz
    @Rafael-nm7uz 11 днів тому

    Finally a didactic video about vibrato

    • @DavePollack
      @DavePollack 11 днів тому

      You're welcome! That's why I made it (and all my other videos) - too many people complicate things and provide vague descriptions.

  • @antikriegerangriff
    @antikriegerangriff 11 днів тому

    Randy...? Abbey?!---Fxxking legend!

    • @DavePollack
      @DavePollack 11 днів тому

      Yea it was pretty insane...I'm incredibly lucky!!

  • @andreaseschenbacher3997
    @andreaseschenbacher3997 11 днів тому

    Another great video- your easy explanations about that are very helpful- also practiced a few days the lines from your #11 Video and I really like them- your Solo in the Abbey Road Studios sounds really great👍…which mouthpiece/reed setup you’re playing there( sorry- I‘m sure you got this question a thousand times)

    • @DavePollack
      @DavePollack 11 днів тому

      Thanks so much! And no worries about the question. In that video I was playing a BSS M-Series 7 with BSS silver box 3 reeds. I've since switched to a BSS M-Series 8 with BS silver box 3.5s...the altissimo (and upper range in general) is SO much better with my current setup!

  • @tokyonebyros
    @tokyonebyros 12 днів тому

    Excellent as usual ! Thanks so much :))

  • @parkerpolen
    @parkerpolen 12 днів тому

    I feel the potential for a flat thirteen video coming soon... :)

  • @14u142
    @14u142 12 днів тому

    I actually hear no traditional language in the in the layout for playing this composition (Not a tune or song) As told to me by professor Donald Byrd. Giant steps is an exercise

    • @DavePollack
      @DavePollack 12 днів тому

      What, in your opinion, is "traditional language" and why do songs have to have that?

  • @alanhirayama4592
    @alanhirayama4592 12 днів тому

    Excellent Dave! It's great to know you are such a gearhead, and loved the analogy! I have always been unclear as to which altered scale to use (e.g.-ascending melodic minor half-step above the root of dominant chord) over which altered dominant chords (b9, #9, b13). Seems like I can play the diminished whole tone scale (ascending melodic minor) for any altered dominant chord, but is that an over simplification? It's probably a matter of how the tension/altered notes are resolved? You'll probably cover this in future video, I'm looking forward to them. Thanks much!

    • @parkerpolen
      @parkerpolen 12 днів тому

      Make sure that you are fully aware of your terminology when using it. The diminished whole tone scale is another name for the altered scale (aka super locrian). In particular, it is the seventh mode of the ascending jazz minor scale (ionian b3 ascending and descending). The one that gives you all of the altered tensions is mode seven of the jazz minor scale built off of the bvi - therefore in C, your Ab melodic minor scale, Ab Bb Cb Db Eb F G, can be played in its permutation of mode seven, which is where the altered scale is derived from. Additionally, I correct you on your use of the word "melodic minor" because that term actually refers to a scale that ascends in jazz minor and descends in aeolian (which is found in classical music). To answer your question, the most fitting chord to play altered over is a V7ALT chord, however, I've found that this chord name may have become outdated as jazz education has become more accessible, making composers be more direct with their alteration intentions. The altered scale is formulaically 1 b2 b3 b4 b5 b5 b7 (one, flat everything) but harmonically, it would more helpful to think of it as 1 b9 #9 3 #11/b5 #5/b13 b7. It is correct to play this scale over any chord that has one or IDEALLY MORE THAN ONE of the listed alterations. For example, over a V7b9, you could play altered, but it would kind of be a stretch because the band is expecting more of a phrygian dominant or diminished sound. On the other hand, if you come across a V7b5b9, it is screaming, "play altered!". A good rule of thumb is that if you see a chord with any two altered tensions, altered is the best scale choice. For single altered chords, the best scales are the following: V7b9 - phrygian dominant; V7#9 - dominant diminished; V7#11 - lydian dominant; V7b13 - mixolydian b6 (aka melodic major...a moderately disagreeable name). Finally, you are correct that it is a matter of how to resolve the altered tensions. As a dominant chord proceeds to a following tonic, here are all of the best resolutions: #5 - 3 b9 - 5 #9 -3 OR #9 (b9) - 5 #11 - 9 OR #11 - 3 b13 - 9 Keep in mind that sharps have the propensity to resolve up and flats likewise to resolve down (and the strongest motion is by semitone in the urged direction). Hope this helps!

  • @HahnJames
    @HahnJames 12 днів тому

    Great info here. Thanks! I loved working on engines when I was a younger lad.

  • @alexandervanrose8724
    @alexandervanrose8724 12 днів тому

    Your clarity and focus make easy what could be complex and difficult. Thank you.

  • @calkig
    @calkig 12 днів тому

    What a great way to start my UA-cam day -altered 9s!

  • @DavePollack
    @DavePollack 13 днів тому

    Get the worksheet here: ►www.davepollack.com/altered9th

  • @paracletusrevelation4080
    @paracletusrevelation4080 14 днів тому

    Nice

  • @FATStereo
    @FATStereo 14 днів тому

    You need to check out more comparisons... The point of the mass is to reduce vibration loss at the point tightening - zip tie is not going to make any difference. It probably helps more if there is more play in your neck seal. If the neck seal is a piston fit then less difference. Since most saxes are not new or perfect fitting the extra mass makes a difference.

  • @sieramundon
    @sieramundon 15 днів тому

    What is so fallen?

  • @Jaujau933
    @Jaujau933 16 днів тому

    Just as I thought it's all saxophone nonsense NO DIFFERENCE ! Like the bright idea - a 5 digit serial number on a Selmer MK6 is the one to have 🤣😂 Tell you what, Mike Brecker would have sounded awesome on a Jupiter right?

  • @pikachuchujelly7628
    @pikachuchujelly7628 17 днів тому

    That rendition of Auld Lang Syne was fire!

  • @pikachuchujelly7628
    @pikachuchujelly7628 17 днів тому

    Nice ophecleide you've got there!

  • @pikachuchujelly7628
    @pikachuchujelly7628 17 днів тому

    Sounds like a bunch of chaotic animal noises that magically converge on the same lick. I love it!

  • @cooperelliott8165
    @cooperelliott8165 17 днів тому

    where did u get that poster?