It worked! It feels way harder to add the growl when you play sequence of notes compare to add the growl on the starting note. I felt like the growl came more natural if i did a deep ”humming” sound though. But with this technique it felt more alive! Good work. I do study almost every video you post. Keep it up man! Cheers from sweden
@ScottPaddock6 жыл бұрын
Hey John! Yeah, it takes a little bit of practice to be able to keep the growl going when you switch notes, but once you get it down you'll be good to go! The humming is a bit easier, but the growl isn't as strong, and it is harder to relearn it with the raspy throat, so I always just start off with that technique.
@Dprest-nd4yc5 жыл бұрын
I wanted to learn sax but instead learned metal screaming, great.
@ScottPaddock5 жыл бұрын
hahaha!
@jacobsss58274 жыл бұрын
Me otherwise 😅
@l.1473 жыл бұрын
Both are great
@Boruch_Lunger3 жыл бұрын
😂😂
@86larsonrd2 жыл бұрын
The two are not mutually exclusive as you can hear here
@Jake-sz5mb2 жыл бұрын
Finally learned how to growl! This video was incredibly helpful and the best teaching I have found, thank you!
@ScottPaddock2 жыл бұрын
🦁🦁🦁 Congrats!
@jakobscottdp4 жыл бұрын
Scott: Growl into your sax. Me: Growl.... Blow.... COUGH COUGH COUGH! Dying goose: (Emerges from my sax) Good lesson tho! :)
@ScottPaddock4 жыл бұрын
aflack. hahahaha.
@henryadrian82773 жыл бұрын
Same here haha
@hanskrebs20692 жыл бұрын
METAL SCREECHING
@wingetkids3 жыл бұрын
I haven't played in forever, never learned growl in high school. I got a decent Alto now but I think I will wait a bit before training my growl. Thank you Scott.
@thatoneguymccool14695 жыл бұрын
So tomorrow morning I’m soloing on tenor.... I REALLY hope I get can this down in an hour
@ScottPaddock5 жыл бұрын
Might take longer than an hour. Good luck!
@potato68874 жыл бұрын
Did you get it?
@thatoneguymccool14694 жыл бұрын
Potáto took me a few extra months, but can confirm I can now growl. Tho I havnt used it for any performance yet
@potato68874 жыл бұрын
Thatoneguy Mccool I’m proud good work. I’m still learning it and I’m not that good 😂
@mybirdiswierd53074 жыл бұрын
Ayy tenor gang! I am also curently trying to learn how to growl
@cadence6495 жыл бұрын
Thank you for flexing on my 13 year old self
@alejandrotrejo67385 жыл бұрын
Cadence Chambers Same with me
@isaacshleyf7515 жыл бұрын
Just learned this and I’m 13 lol
@zionangilau36744 жыл бұрын
14 yet?
@godallmighty68083 жыл бұрын
@@isaacshleyf751 thx for rubbing it in
@njatoandrianarison64336 жыл бұрын
That’s how we teach the R sound in French. Thanks Scott
@grandandroid62833 жыл бұрын
Saxophone growl is so expressive and beautiful especially when used in the right moment. I never new it was so difficult and sophisticated to generate.
@ScottPaddock6 жыл бұрын
Let me know if you were able to get your first successful growl after watching this video!
@DouglasAraujodeMoura6 жыл бұрын
Scott Paddock I did! Cheers from Brazil
@robertbrittain39966 жыл бұрын
Of course I did!.. YOU taught me!.. Many thanks..top stuff again Scott..
@ScottPaddock6 жыл бұрын
Awesome!!! My mouthpiece is from Brazil :-)
@ScottPaddock6 жыл бұрын
Awesome!! Thanks.
@krikorsax6 жыл бұрын
very good
@RagdeDPazqua9 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing. God bless you!
@lord14904 жыл бұрын
Played saxaphone for 13 pluss years..... Found this vidio and... My mind blew up. Well explained mate, with practice i have been able to get this down.
@mmmdisciple4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video and series. You are a great saxophone teacher, musician and inspiration. You are a treasure to so many people on our planet who are learning to play saxophone! Thank you.
@ScottPaddock4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@reesischess80545 жыл бұрын
Absolute perfect instruction. Well-broken down, got the growl out first try (then proceeded to lose it for the next few tries, but eh). Thanks so much!!!
@ScottPaddock5 жыл бұрын
Getting it on the first try is pretty impressive! This is one of those techniques that is a little tough to figure out at first because it is just such a weird throat movement.
@reesischess80545 жыл бұрын
@@ScottPaddock I think it's easier for Arabic speakers since that sound is used in the language. Thanks for your reply! I left a message on your improv video -- any chance we could get a call-response blues in all 12 keys?
@reesischess80545 жыл бұрын
@@ScottPaddock And thanks again for all the work you do!
@WilsonMolina1Ай бұрын
A very professional growling tutorial, thank you sir
@jessicaleann55795 жыл бұрын
I have watched dozens of videos trying to learn how to growl. This is the only one that worked for me. Thank you so much!
@ScottPaddock5 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍👍 Awesome!
@XU235 жыл бұрын
Hardest part for me is switching from “un-growled” notes to “growled” notes. I can mostly play a full major scale while growling, but I still can’t throw in a badass growl to end a blues line. I guess I gotta keep practicing. Anyways, thanks for the video 😀
@KingoSlice5 жыл бұрын
I love how to-the-point and thorough you are with your explanations of even the toughest concepts. I also appreciate that you demonstrate each step as you're going through them, so as to give us a reference for what we should actually be trying to do at each step, rather than just verbal explanations.
@ScottPaddock5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jesse!
@aleksandry24874 жыл бұрын
Scott, you are amazing with explanations. Tried it first time and it worked in 5 min. Thank you again so much!!! Definitely one of the best saxophone learning channels on KZbin.
@ScottPaddock4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!!! Glad it worked for you 👍
@twin1q4 жыл бұрын
I just got my first growl today!! I get what you mean, once you get over the comfort thing then it happens. Thank you so much!!
@ScottPaddock4 жыл бұрын
Rock on!
@anthonypierre20944 жыл бұрын
Love this lesson! Way more advanced than I need as a beginner but I get bored sometimes with scales and long tones so this should be fun to try!
@ScottPaddock4 жыл бұрын
Have fun with it!
@PayThePrice-cl6dk3 жыл бұрын
I know I’m 2 years late lol but thank you for this video. people kept telling me it’s in the throat but you helped me actually pinpoint where in the throat I needed to do it.
@jamespritchard53013 жыл бұрын
Ok. Played since 6th grade .i am now 59. I play in a 10 piece 70s funk horn band. Shotgun and Tequila sound hollow without the growl. U just explained it for me. Thank u.
@octobii5843 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Watched a ton of different videos and figured out how to growl a bit, but it wasn't consistent. I had all the parts, but you really put them in the correct spots for me. Can't thank you enough, it's been bothering me for the past eight months that I couldn't growl
@somesax30535 жыл бұрын
You said lower your tongue, and Bam! I know how to grow....tyvm kind sir
@ScottPaddock5 жыл бұрын
That definitely makes a difference!
@robertcaperna15514 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this tip. I like playing 50s rock n roll, and growling is always a big deal in tenor sax solos.
@philjudd34733 жыл бұрын
I noticed you mentioned the raspy voice whereas others just say sing a note other than the one you play..usual;ly lower...but also as I go low down towards the low D I finfd suddenly singing high makes the lower notes sound better...but not high...but you are the first to do all the raspy voice things...definitely interesting and working...thanks so much for this...
@24_music_at_sea2 жыл бұрын
Yeaye! You are the first who makes me actualy growl! I watched a lot of growl tutorials for over a year. Thank you Scott. Yeah!!
@24_music_at_sea2 жыл бұрын
But how do I get the high notes out? Notes stay in the middle range even with the octave key on.
@venermalabananvii67354 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for giving this information Scott Paddock
@Mopochou2 жыл бұрын
You're a life changer
@wingetkids3 жыл бұрын
Scott, you are OG. I appreciate your sharing!!
@Akardos_BlackKitty10 ай бұрын
I cant WAIT to try it!!!!
@jordanprato1513 жыл бұрын
Have tried this for months! This video finally made it "click" for me. I was basically mongolian throat singing into it before which made it sound like a fog horn.
@margeebono3546 Жыл бұрын
This made me laugh out loud
@raymondmengezi5 жыл бұрын
Like your staff, every bit of it, I have so far done my first three weeks of soprano saxophone practice with you right here on youtube.
@ScottPaddock5 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍
@jonludmer8683 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Scott. I will try this soon.. Very positive video and great instruction.. I am learning Sheryls song with Bobby on sax... Your video will help greatly.. Thank you so much.. Have a great holiday.. Jon. L
@mebius9734 жыл бұрын
It worked! It freakin worked! Thank you! Harsch for the throat at first but it allowed me to understand what's going on!
@raphaelmunoz34863 жыл бұрын
Wow I wasn't prepare for that ! Just had to watch the first 5 minutes to be able to create my first ever growl sax :o Thank's a lot !
@ScottPaddock3 жыл бұрын
Congrats!!!!
@nisha08612 жыл бұрын
Wow ot worked our teacher tride to teach us a diff way but it was hard he is so impressed with me yay thanks
@ScottPaddock2 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍
@drgilmour44489 ай бұрын
Works like a champ thanks! I followed u!
@ruthgeiger44852 жыл бұрын
I love the way you look and talk
@ruthgeiger44852 жыл бұрын
I am going to try your method tomorrow morning.
@ScottPaddock2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😁
@crissaksida5 жыл бұрын
I wanted to do the growl but couldn't do it for sooo long until I found this video, it worked in the first try, thank you so much! subscribed.
@ScottPaddock5 жыл бұрын
Awesome!!!
@hecateswolf60074 жыл бұрын
Another fantastic and really helpful lesson, thanks again Scott great.
@emmamendez20594 жыл бұрын
Wow this is the first time I actually progress! Still not good but something's something!
@johnmcneill10664 жыл бұрын
Mr Paddock, you are a legend!! Thanks for everything
@ScottPaddock4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@mananski1arevalo9206 жыл бұрын
Ben affleck in saxophone
@ScottPaddock6 жыл бұрын
Haha! Thanks
@luisco334 жыл бұрын
Totally 😂
@darkbabaf48994 жыл бұрын
lol
@OoferPendragon3 жыл бұрын
Oh my god! It worked! Thank you so much, man! You changed how I play!
@Jacobthecoley2 жыл бұрын
Thank you much I think it worked it sounded jazzyer and honkyer
@beabeahollywood7848 Жыл бұрын
Thank you soo much for helping me perfect this! You are awesome definitely subscribe if you haven’t and want to learn more on the saxophone
@ScottPaddock Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@andrewsantos71413 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@sunilthakurfanclub79282 жыл бұрын
I have done with in a month thanks a lot😎
@mattg19592 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your expertise 🎷
@lloydielloydie8216 жыл бұрын
This is my first subscription on KZbin. I wanted to say how Impressed I am with the tutorials. Great stuff. Do you produce online courses?
@ScottPaddock6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Lloyd! That is my plan for the near future.
@jazztuttamusic5 жыл бұрын
You’ re great Scott!
@ScottPaddock5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@slmjkdbtl2 жыл бұрын
Want to apologize to my neighbours for tomorrow morning
@samygiy14 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial, I've seen loads of descriptions of how to growl and this one worked almost immediately
@ScottPaddock4 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍
@amolkharwanshmagic53306 жыл бұрын
You are a great teacher thanks
@ScottPaddock6 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@davegillanders-ss4co2 жыл бұрын
very helpfull thanks
@mrgoody13563 жыл бұрын
This is great. Definately worked
@mario964872 жыл бұрын
Best tutorial!
@ScottPaddock2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@terryhorlick970711 ай бұрын
It seems Earl Bostic did this through most of his tunes, even in his amazing altissimo lines. I can’t remember his playing without the growl. Do you recall any other styles used by him. Did constant growl stop him from using other tones? As a kid, 50+ years ago, When I heard him playing on recordings in his R and B style, I thought he was playing a Tenor! I was blown away at him playing that high on a tenor…. Now I’m blown away at his playing that high on his alto! If anyone reads this I suggest you listen to his “Way Out There in Orbit”!
@ScottPaddock11 ай бұрын
Hey Terry! Yeah, in early R&B the growl was a normal part of the sax sound. You hear it everywhere. Just checked out Up There In Orbit - he's killing it...bebop lines, overtones grooves, blues, scoops, altissimo acrobatics, and super chops. Thanks for sharing!
@williamnlangstaffdds23854 жыл бұрын
Great video. Matter of fact all your videos are very helpful. Kinda like a computer guy talking English instead of computer so everyone can understand...You're talking saxophone using English instead of saxophone. Very understandable and well thought out! Will consider Zoom or Skype for more info...on the tenor sax...perfect time to do it! Nice job
@ScottPaddock4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!!!
@medardomartinez7342 жыл бұрын
i love it
@michellemartinez6774 жыл бұрын
this was soooo helpful I have been trying to learn this for the longest time thanks !!
@fishinthemicrowave Жыл бұрын
i used to be able to growl without much effort. then one day it just, stopped working. thanks :)
@fabiankohler60232 жыл бұрын
Thanks man, keep up the work!!!!
@Andy-lw8ex2 жыл бұрын
Omg thanks dude
@samadon32784 жыл бұрын
what is this beautiful song your playing at the intro of the video
@LamBoyzzz5 жыл бұрын
wooooow! thanks bro! ive been curious on how to do this technique for a long time...
@JSWilliamssr6 жыл бұрын
Outstanding explanation!
@ScottPaddock6 жыл бұрын
Thanks!!!
@JohnSmithessexfiresafety4 жыл бұрын
Cheers Scott, Great video.
@alanperry44986 жыл бұрын
Super video Scott and I've tried many without success , however your tips worked wonders . Can you suggest how often you should practice growling and would you recommend growling each day to improve it ? taking into account the effect it can have on your throat. I've failed to find an answer to this anywhere on the web.
@ScottPaddock6 жыл бұрын
Hey, once you've got the concept down, just try using it in songs. It's not something you need to practice on a regular basis. So I wouldn't recommend over practicing it.
@EduardoGonzalez-jp7tb4 жыл бұрын
This video was so helpful thank you
@ScottPaddock4 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@magosegi46275 жыл бұрын
surprisingly really helpful
@ScottPaddock5 жыл бұрын
😁
@DazHuang72 Жыл бұрын
Mongolian throat singers would approve this technique👍
@Mayaathome6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video! I feel now that I will be able to do it. :D
@ScottPaddock6 жыл бұрын
Hey Nicola, it's all in the throat! Good luck with it.
@dmlookinviolent53546 жыл бұрын
thank you for this video
@ScottPaddock6 жыл бұрын
👍👍
@GarySixSixty5 жыл бұрын
bloody guud show
@ScottPaddock5 жыл бұрын
👍
@ramirocalderon88973 жыл бұрын
🙋🏻♂️What make is your saxophone ??? Thank you
@konstantingrabko99183 жыл бұрын
Should I buy special mouthpiece for the sound?
@tomtresco2952 Жыл бұрын
So Good Scott, How long to Rasp if I practiced every day for half hour, approx ?
@thomas43153 жыл бұрын
Think your a pirate wrrr... LOL I love that sax player on Eddie and the Cruzer seem as he even sucking in some notes
@silvievellas75763 жыл бұрын
My poor Hubby 's ears ! Thanks for the tips ! I will have a try
@tonymilone5458Ай бұрын
Will that technique cause reeds to split more frequently? It sounds like it would.
@enochsharon3 жыл бұрын
Love this
@PRAFEROSABRYANO Жыл бұрын
thankyouu
@ScottPaddock Жыл бұрын
You're welcome! Did it work for you?
@lamonk21773 жыл бұрын
bro cheers
@unclemick-synths4 жыл бұрын
Good video! I've had a few tries with the humming technique but it just cuts off the air. This gargling approach makes much more sense and I used to do something similar on tin whistle to fake multiple tonguing.
@isaiahgotkicks6 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@ScottPaddock6 жыл бұрын
👍
@hijauinternational6 жыл бұрын
always thumbs up
@ScottPaddock6 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍😊😊😊
@TiffanyClaireGirl2 жыл бұрын
Would you relate this at all to Tibetan throat singing? It kind of sounds as such.
@ScottPaddock2 жыл бұрын
I don't know anything about Tibetan throat singing, so I'm not sure how it would relate.
@nicolewilliamson3803 жыл бұрын
I can't get enough air going to make a sound while growling, any tips?
@PonchMuniz4 жыл бұрын
I have the hardest time in getting a “ multi-phonic” sound in the upper register, that’s what I would like you to cover! Please!
@ScottPaddock4 жыл бұрын
I'll put multi phonics and split tones on my list.
@PonchMuniz4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Scott!
@sunilthakurfanclub79282 жыл бұрын
Great👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼
@robertbrumit228 Жыл бұрын
I was always told to hum when playing and it makes the grawl sound.
@ScottPaddock Жыл бұрын
Yeah, that can work too, but if you use the gargle technique it gives you a stronger growl and more control.
@Aurora424242 жыл бұрын
yo, do you know how to make that gurgle sound with a voice? thats the hardest part on how to growl
@samisumner4 жыл бұрын
this is so hard! I've been at this for days..is there a way to do it without getting a sore throat??!
@nettuno8913 жыл бұрын
That happens to me as well. After few minutes of growl I got a big sore throat...
@alexpollock69326 жыл бұрын
I have to work on going from clean note to growl note, I can start (poorly, but better than when I first practiced it) but I can’t do it in the middle of something.
@frankburn63123 ай бұрын
Arnold agrees!!!
@justinchey22815 жыл бұрын
0:55 “The first thing you wanna do is play an A.” That note alone has a lot more buzz to it than when I play. How can I achieve that sound?
@ScottPaddock5 жыл бұрын
practice! 😁
@ianberkram88595 жыл бұрын
That’s really natural to have a fuzzy high a. Sound comes out of the neck octave hole. No one but you really hears that fuzz. What you can do is some saxophonists I’ve known do is sodded a piece of metal between the cork and the hole so you can’t hear it
@tommygf1206 Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot! What tones are you playing at 5:15?
@ScottPaddock Жыл бұрын
It was just an improv idea to demonstrate growling