HOW TO DO VIBRATO ON SAXOPHONE

[@JT_Ayinde]

The best vid I've seen for vibrato on sax by far

[@ScottPaddock]

Thanks!! I try to keep it simple and to the point :-)

[@normdickdonald7465]

I agree completely. I've watched a ton and I got it instantly watching this one. Thanks man! Scooping video was great too.

[@jeromeking6001]

I second that!

[@andrianarisonnjato1667]

you don't know how much this guy changed my life...

[@ScottPaddock]

👍👍

[@yannam5339]

How much

[@tjonsax]

And mine...

[@kevinwayne8696]

Thank you soooooo much for this lesson!! Just practiced for like 5 mins to get it down and then did a song and it sounds soooooo much better! Gives a way more mature rather than flat/dead sound

[@steveclayton495]

Yet again...another fantastic explanation and demonstration. You are the master of taking the mystery out of seemingly difficult techniques. Very grateful ! Thanks Scott.

[@jeromeking6001]

Oh gosh Scott, I've been trying to get this down for years, and now I have it like 5 minutes. Can't believe it. Thank you so much

[@ScottPaddock]

That's awesome Jerome!! Yeah, with vibrato once you do it correctly with your tongue, it's pretty easy. Doing it with your air, jaw, chin, etc. is really tough! Glad you figured it out.

[@jeromeking6001]

@@ScottPaddock I have to admit, no one taught me and I used to do it by shaking the instrument. I still can't it to be as smooth by saying doyoyoyoy. lol Should I stick to what I've been doing, or learn to move my tongue?

[@evapettersson3933]

Thank you!! This is the best and only fully understandable teaching on vibrato! Been looking for this for years! Also just saw your video on subtones. Same thing .....been looking for so long. You are a very good teacher!

[@ScottPaddock]

Thanks Eva!!! I've got one coming out tomorrow on alternate fingerings. Check it out.

[@PrateekVarshney_PV]

Doyoyoyoyoyoyoy

[@ScottPaddock]

That's it!!

[@JackisJay]

Lol I didn't get it 😂 till I got into the video.i like your tutorials but I kinda wish they were organized in a helpful manner from beginner steps to pro.i don't know where to start 😅

[@olgaphillips1465]

I'm at work right now and I can't wait to go home and try this! I've been taught to do the vibrato through changing the airflow and I haven't tried to do this with my tongue.

[@ScottPaddock]

It's going to make a huge difference! 😁😁😁

[@davecirig]

You go right at the subject and systematically dissect each step in simple to follow progressions. Almost foolproof. Works for me

[@ScottPaddock]

That's the plan David! Thanks.

[@lh5236]

Thank you Scott for all the effort you put into these videos! You're a great teacher, and your lessons are easy to follow. Please keep it up!

[@ScottPaddock]

👍👍👍

[@queenpea1989]

Absolutely fantastic demonstration on vibrato on the saxophone. My life has changed for real.. thank you Scott 👋🏾

[@ScottPaddock]

Thank you! Glad it was helpful

[@aljerones99]

Scott, I've been playing the sax for three years now and it has been a longer and harder journey for me getting familiar with my instrument despite my love for playing and the enjoyment I get when I do. I've watched and listened to your videos and I have felt compelled to like every one (so far because) your explain and illustrate very, very well! Had I been your student at the onset, I feel very strongly that my progress would have been smoother and more rapid. I'm glad I found you, albeit this late. You are a fantastic teacher! 😊

[@ScottPaddock]

Thanks Alex!!

[@rolandmccabe4679]

Finally!!....a teaching on vibrato that makes sense!!! Great video!!!!!!

[@jameshowe8996]

Thanks!

[@adriannevincent5686]

The more I watch your videos sir, the more I become certain they're totally the best tutorials you can find on youtube. Thanks to your technique I learnt how to growl, and now this - a great vibrato. Thank you!!

[@ScottPaddock]

Thank you Adrianne!

[@GLADYSUWADIALE]

I love your teaching styles. How do we apply chords you thought in the other video to playing solos and improvisation

[@sylviewheeler6237]

You are THE BEST teacher! Thanks so much !!!!!!!

[@danielweissman7559]

Scott, You make killer videos, very informative and easy to understand. Keep up the great work. I use your videos to supplement my weekly lessons and they have been helping me greatly. Thx again.

[@ScottPaddock]

thanks Daniel!

[@MoraAdventist]

this is truly the best video that explains How to do vibrato,, I have seen many He is the best teacher on this subject, thank you so much....

[@ScottPaddock]

Thank you!! Doy-oy-oy-oy :-)

[@jsha333]

Best forvibrato tutor yet

[@lydiascott5808]

I've always been taught that it was all in the jaw and i've had so much trouble with trying to maintain my embouchure and do vibrato. I'll try this out to see if it helps. Thank you for the great video!

[@ScottPaddock]

Thanks Lydia! Your jaw will move a little, but most of it is done with your tongue. Good luck! Let me know how it works out.

[@JiveDadson]

This is how I do it, so it must be right. :-)

[@ximenarosas2016]

Great way to address the matter(as you usually do)!! Vibrato is something I'm missing to make more expressive my sound, specifically in low tempo songs. I like how you address even the most common issues when trying the technique; I'll keep on practicing until I sound like a dying mosquito no more! You have a great channel, Scott!

[@ScottPaddock]

Yeah, vibrato is super important and can completely transform your sound. Thanks 😁😁

[@adharaesquivel698]

Woow! This is the best video I’ve seen on vibrato. I’d been struggling with this because I was moving my jaw a lot but this worked sooo well! Thanks a lot! 🙌🏼

[@ScottPaddock]

Thanks!!

[@dzakinaufaljasirwijayabran9357]

THE BEST ADVICE I GOT SO FAR, i tried it on my yamaha venova. IT WORKS!!! thanks a lot for your video

[@ScottPaddock]

Awesome!

[@benjameek]

Love the clarity of your vids

[@ricardotrenado1038]

Underated sax channel

[@ScottPaddock]

I'm making some head way, but still not where I want to be yet! Trying to figure out how to make it pop.

[@lillianhusbymelien5471]

Hi, I didn’t know that vibrato could have variations according to style. An the ojojoj is very easy to remember. Thank you so much for the video!

[@orvillerayguyos2346]

I've learned a lot of this sir in playing my tenor saxophone

[@Siklista_Musikero]

Thank you for teaching it so simple, more power

[@collinroberts3323]

Scott I really enjoy your teaching method. It really appeals to the way I assimilate information. Good job

[@ScottPaddock]

Thanks Collin!

[@barbaravela3664]

Wowwww this really helped, im just in 7th grade and learning stuff like this online because of covid is hard and you helped me!!!! THANKKKK YOUUU IVE NOW SUBSCRIBED AND LIKED!!! MAY GOD BLESS YOU💗

[@briancagle1528]

Another excellent instructional video. I was taught to do vibrato moving my jaw up and down...not great control. Your suggestion works way better. Thanks!

[@Victoria-qk3mu]

I struggled at vibrato BUT THIS WORKS!!!! thank you 😊

[@hecateswolf6007]

You are a fantastic teacher Scott thank you for another great lesson.

[@ScottPaddock]

You are very welcome

[@lydian175]

Thank you for sharing Scott🎶🎶🎶🎷✌🏽😎

[@sabinevaivode694]

My teacher doesn't teach us how to do vIbRaTo. You did! Thx so much! This one helped me 100%!! I've seen video saying ya-ya-ya-ya but my saxophone sounded like dying dolphin! lol

[@ScottPaddock]

haha!! Hope the dolphin is now alive and swimming :-)

[@kendrickescobar6301]

2022 just discovered your page and ive already learned so much thank you sir

[@dr.kennyp1754]

Great lesson man! Didn't realize that vibrato was mostly using the tongue. You are immensely helping self taught players like us. By the way, do you also happen to have a lesson on tonguing cleanly on the sax? Especially in starting notes. Mine sounds like i'm spitting, how do you start a note cleanly?

[@ScottPaddock]

Thanks! I haven't done one on tonguing yet. That is by far one of the hardest things to teach, because you can see a visual. I'll put it on the list though!

[@Murmursax]

Me also. Everybody else is talking about jar movement but now I got it: it is tongue. Big thanks!!

[@brucechamberlain5042]

Big help I learned somewhere else that it was all in the jaw movement and that just hasn't been working for me so thank you

[@eugeniaavilava584]

Best explained ever!!!🥰 thank you

[@EricJemms]

Hi Scott What sort of mouthpiece do you play with ? Thank for you answer and your advices. Eric

[@seacamp1]

Worlds Greatest Saxophone Teacher

[@ScottPaddock]

👍😁 Thanks!!!

[@0119786]

Great simple explanation Scott. Thanks.

[@abidpervaiz2517]

For me i rate your videos the best among so many that we have on the youtube

[@ScottPaddock]

Thank you!

[@felixol]

The teacher that has given me more results on KZbin

[@saxworld8106]

WOW. This is Amazing way of Demo. I was struggling for quite a long time. Was through the tutorial Quarter note, Eighth note, Triplets & Sixteenth note , practising each at 60, 70,80 & 90 BPM of the metronome. But your method is so clear & extremely effective. All the times I was simply operating my Jaw & lips. But with your method am getting it by throat movement along with a little movement of Jaws & Lips. Love you, Scott.

[@ScottPaddock]

Awesome! 👍👍👍

[@jonglassmusic5813]

Best sax teacher on the web. End.

[@ScottPaddock]

Thanks Jon!

[@stephenwebb4701]

Best video on this topic by far... Thank you!

[@ScottPaddock]

Glad it was helpful!

[@johncunningham3499]

love your teaching. great staff. thanks.

[@carlsaxboy5916]

Thank you so much for the lesson. I have been playing for a long time and this tutorial has been awesome for me. I once asked Cannonball Adderley how to make a good vibrato, he told me how but you broke it down. Thanks again.

[@ScottPaddock]

👍👍👍

[@mysticwishes13]

This was really helpful - as a clarinet player trying to figure out sax, this really resonated with me

[@ScottPaddock]

Thanks Katrina even though the clarinet and sax are similar, when it comes to embouchure they are worlds apart!

[@davidmiller8665]

Great video Scott. Struggled with vibrator for years, now it's easy. More practice but yeh I got it! Thx.

[@ScottPaddock]

Awesome~

[@FognarFoehammer]

This advice is super helpful. Thanks!

[@howiewillis5478]

Excellent. Just getting back into alto sax. A video on practice breakdown would be great help. I intend to get a teacher if I practice regularly for 6 weeks. Thanks

[@wonohito]

I've been hearing about the lip moving on vibrato what the difference with this technique?? Becouse i have doing the cheewy thing for while

[@ScottPaddock]

Hey Mikael, it's ok if your lip moves a little, but most of the movement should be in your tongue. Your tongue gives you way more control, and the sound is more natural.

[@jgressman288]

Scott Paddock I heard that it’s all in the jaw and that’s how I’ve been learning?

[@MrHestichs]

Mikael Wonohito If you want that Glenn Miller sax section vibrato. I believe you use the very small lip movements very fast.

[@MrSoittelija]

Very good lesson, staying on the point, instead of babbling this and that. The best thing is the information itself, explained clearly.

[@ScottPaddock]

Thanks! Yeah, I hate when I'm watching a tutorial and they veer off on some unrelated topic. I try to keep all of mine straight to the point!

[@sonya1500]

I've been just moving my jaw doing vibrato and its so hard to keep a consistent air stream this is so much better thank you my lord and savior

[@isaiahd9947]

Wow! I wish I had come to this video sooner! I have applied the "doyoyoy" voicing to my sound and not only is my vibrato like 75% better but it seems like I had something wrong with my embochure that focusing on the doyoyoy has fixed

[@jinkim664]

wow the first time i tried doyoyoyoyoyoy i got a much better vibrato then before! thanks a lot!!!

[@ScottPaddock]

Congrats!

[@WalkOverHotCoal]

Dooo Yooou Yooou Thank you very much for the tips. I had been watching intensely at Mr. Acker Bilk's clarinet techniques. I am most impressed by him. I had tried vibrato but it sounded like a goose running out of breath ! This is the first time I watched this video and I am impressed too. I shall have a go today as soon as the heat dies down a bit.

[@ScottPaddock]

👍👍

[@kashaylagarcia8101]

When You show common mistakes, give an example, and how to fix it? It very helpful! Great teaching!

[@ScottPaddock]

Yeah, I've found that in my lessons if I recreate the mistake and then show how to fix it, it is way easier to understand.

[@jaykay1053]

(without vibrato...) At about 8:02, you say, "higher notes are easier to do because your tongue is already pretty high". I notice when I sing a note, I lift my tongue naturally in order to create that sung pitch. Is that what you're doing with your tongue when you key a pitch and blow? ... just without the vocal chords vibrating (unless you're doing a growl, I mean). Is this right?... 1. Think the pitch. 2. Key it. 3. Pretend to sing it (without vibrating the vocal chords but just to get the tongue in place). 4. Blow. Is that right? (If I'm on the right track, I'll try these steps just to get my tongue moving, but I might need a Skype lesson after years as a Classical player. ;) Thanks again.

[@hyun6490]

jaykay1053 He made a video on this concept before, but I forget what it’s called. But to sum it up, pay attention to your tongue position when you say “eeeeee”. That tongue position should be similar when you play high notes, and should get higher and higher and point slightly foward as you play higher notes.

[@Dr.Saxophone-xt4yt]

Thanks, very well explained.

[@jameshowe8996]

Great lesson thank you!

[@shankarmanbajracharya2700]

as always you gave us clear vision on topic thank you guru jee and Namaste🇳🇵

[@MrGreatKingShaneMiller]

Thank you Scott

[@jazztime4]

Very interesting, Scott! I’m a retired H.S. band director and professional saxophonist, classically and jazz trained in the 60’s and 70’s. All the legendary classical pro’s, including Hemke, Teal, Sinta and Rousseau (and all the instructors I’ve ever encountered) advocated for “jaw” vibrato. And, as far as I have seen, all the current KZbin sax instructors (Jay, Nigel, Jamie, Dr. Wally, etc), except for you, follow that same trend. Though I admit that you produce a very fine vibrato using the “tongue” technique, I’m just wondering - if it works so well, why does it appear that you are the only one teaching it? Have multiple generations of sax players been taught wrong?

[@ScottPaddock]

I was taught this technique by Chris Vadala in my 20s and have used it ever since. In this video, I should have been a little less "this is the right way and that is the wrong way" but I was early on in making KZbin videos at the point I made this video. I should have emphasized that there is more than one way to do vibrato and this is the way I teach it. From my perspective, chewing on the reed is not the best and most efficient way to create a great-sounding vibrato. Using your tongue to control the airflow gives you a lot more control. Try whistling and adding vibrato to it with your tongue and then with your jaw and it becomes very apparent which way works better. The way I do vibrato my airspeed never slows down or speeds up. The airstream remains constant. However, If the jaw vibrato is working for you and feels better - stick with it! Also, I have never had to use a mouthpiece patch, because I'm not constantly changing the bite pressure on the mp.

[@jazztime4]

Thanks, Scott, for taking the time on such a thorough and speedy response to my inquiry. I’ve followed the principles of the finest players and teachers during my whole 65-year saxophone career, never wavering(lol) from the “jaw” vibrato technique simply because it worked. But options are good things and I would encourage all serious learners to experiment with both techniques, and if the tongue approach is easier and more effective, then go for it. BTW, in my case, age has brought on some degree of jaw stiffness (possibly TMJ?) and it might be a good time to try a different approach. We’ll see what happens!

[@ScottPaddock]

@@jazztime4 if you give it a try, let me know what you think. Send me an email through my website or Sax School.

[@jazztime4]

Will do! And thanks, Scott, for taking a personal interest in my views! Rick

[@DM-sl9hp]

Great video as always!

[@benjameek]

Hey one question. when you are doing the doyoyo shape with your tongue. does the tip of your tongue need to still stay at the bottom on your teeth or does the whole tongue move back and forth?

[@ScottPaddock]

Yes, keep it down in the nook, but it will move around a little, but it shouldn't reach your teeth.

[@benjameek]

@@ScottPaddock Hey thank you. Im still having a little trouble with embouchure in general. I tried moving the tongue in that shape but no vibrato even when overdoing it. But if i move my jaw a little in a doyoy shape vibrato works. Also I find your recommended position with the lip rolled further out easier than the beginner shape of the lip tightly over the bottom teeth.

[@petersnowden1332]

Hi Scott! Another great video, just stuck on a couple of things. First, how do I make my vibrato sound more even and less lurching? Should I be practicing with a metronome? Second, I've recently adopted a new embouchre as described in 'BIG FAT SAXOPHONE TONE TUTORIAL'. While in general this has improved my sound, I find it hard to keep this up while practicing vibrato without it squeaking constantly. Any tips to help rectify this?

[@ScottPaddock]

If it sounds choppy (lurching) you might be moving your tongue down too far. It shouldn't be a big dip, just a little wave. I never have students practice vibrato with a metronome, it shouldn't be in time, it should be floating above. Embouchure - you might have your lip rolled out a little too much that can definitely cause squeaks.

[@orvillerayguyos2346]

New subscriber sir..from the Philippines

[@asokahk]

Hi there, great ths for your lesson and i love the sound of your sax. would u tell me which brand it is, great thx again

[@ScottPaddock]

Thanks!! All of my gear is listed in the description. The sax is a P. Mauriat 67RX Influence.

[@garystanbridge6684]

Thanks Scott; that’s so helpful. Subscribed!

[@ScottPaddock]

Thanks Gary!

[@okaythenfortnite]

Amazing video

[@LamBoyzzz]

im crying right now bro, thanks for the tutorial

[@ScottPaddock]

👍👍

[@davidbraun4488]

Thanks. Very helpful

[@michaelovediaz]

Very comprehensive! Great work mate!

[@ScottPaddock]

👍👍👍

[@sergiusenendu7790]

Great, want to learn

[@patrickrousset2612]

Hi Scott, simple question: during vibrato, tongue do not touch the reed except at the beginning, correct?

[@ScottPaddock]

Correct! Your tongue hits the reed to start the note, then your tongue moves in the oy-oy-oy position to create the vibrato.

[@stangetz534]

Loved it!

[@ScottPaddock]

Thanks!

[@sleepy-beagle]

Excellent tutorial. Thankyou, well described.

[@ScottPaddock]

👍👍👍

[@andrewwright6893]

Brilliant video. Nice one

[@ScottPaddock]

Thanks!

[@neoclisnicolaou2900]

Your videos are really good and helpfull.Thanks a lot!

[@ScottPaddock]

👍👍

[@LuanneFose]

Wow, excellent explanation! Thanks!

[@ScottPaddock]

Thanks!

[@Pennaertz]

Many Thanks Scott....Keep up the good work. This really helped me.

[@ScottPaddock]

doy-oy-oy-oy-oy :-)

[@timwhaley8810]

That was superb!

[@ScottPaddock]

doy-oy-oy-oy-oy 😁

[@javierdiaz8013]

Wow!! I'm going to prob tomorrow

[@jamesdarylthomas3684]

Thanks your the BEST I LoL everything U be talking about awesome way Be Safe God Bless each1💪🎼🎶🎷👍🙏💞🏹

[@ScottPaddock]

I appreciate that

[@kevave54]

I noticed that you are the only teacher on You Tube that advices tongue vibrato! All the others advice jaw vibrato. how do you look at that?

[@ScottPaddock]

I think the rest of them must have very tired jaws 😂😅🤣 Seriously though, I would never advise anybody to chew on their mouthpiece, which is essentially what jaw vibrato is. It causes the wavy sound by opening and closing the reed. As opposed to using your tongue where you will have a lot more control over the air flow.

[@kevave54]

@@ScottPaddock Oke. I am afraid that I learned the vibrato years ago by myself, no teacher involved. So I tried the tongue vibrato, just to check it out. It looks like it doesn't work for me. I will try again, but for the moment I prefer the way I used to make the vibrato. Greetings from Holland.

[@TV-xt3vu]

Great teaching!!

[@ScottPaddock]

Thank you!

[@amosliburdamosliburd5539]

Keen to try this

[@amberfriardavis5367]

amazing helped me do vibrato better. keep doing vids like this

[@REBart58]

Really helpful thanks Scott

[@ScottPaddock]

doy-oy-oy-oy :-)

[@EdgarMartinez-tl4ig]

I’m trying out for all county band in a month and I need to learn a vibrato real fast, will it take a long time learning one? I need to apply it with my solo. Last year I almost made all district on tenor sax but I got first alternate, probably because I didn’t have a nice sound.

[@ScottPaddock]

Hey Edgar. Practice it for 2 minutes a day over the next week and you'll get it. Then start adding it to your songs on the longer notes. Once you figure out how to do it, and get it pretty smooth it will easily become a natural part of your playing. You can definitely do it in a month!

[@EdgarMartinez-tl4ig]

Scott Paddock thank you so much for the video

[@eduardowilkinson3668]

Amazing !! Love the Do yoi yoi.......

[@ScottPaddock]

😁😁😁

[@subswithoutavideo-ek7ri]

I don't use my tongue I use my bottom jaw, i move it up and down to create vibrato, wich allows me to do faster vibrato, would you recommend I use my tounge or jaw? I am a student at a middle school, I missed the days I was tought vibrato and pulsing so I just figured it out .

[@ScottPaddock]

Definitely use your tongue. Your jaw will move a little bit, but the majority of the movement should be in your tongue saying the word "doy-oy-oy-oy"

[@darrenmorales3885]

Your jaw contains the strongest muscle in your body. Your tongue is the 3rd. However your tongue gets very tired. Why else do you think we created double tonguing fir fast passages rather than to train to move the tongue faster? It’s less efficient

[@aaronjones1666]

I wonder if this would translate as a good tonguing exercise..?

[@GarySixSixty]

thanx...alwayz garate tipz

[@RishiGrover]

Good job mate

[@grahamkennethgarbutt9261]

Great stuff!!

[@ScottPaddock]

Thanks!