The SURVIVAL Line | Simple Steps Ep. 03

Learn to easily improvise through any chord changes with this FREE masterclass: ►https://www.davepollack.com/freemaste... Check out some more videos:    • Improvisation Lessons      • Saxophone Lessons   Thank you to my sponsors! ►Boston Sax Shop - https://www.bostonsaxshop.com?aff=9 ►Key Leaves - https://keyleaves.com/ ►10mfan - https://10mfan.com/ ►Website: https://www.davepollack.com/ ►Instagram: @davepollackmusic Welcome to my series "Simple Steps!" I want to simplify musical concepts and teach them to you in a way that is more concise and clear. Many people are overwhelmed by the complicated approach some educators take in explaining concepts, so I'm here to try to make easier for you! In episode 3 I'm showing you a very simple but practical way to play through any 2-5-1. It's a great shape to have under your fingers and has helped me out many times, so I know it will help you too! 0:00 Intro 1:20 Short 2-5-1 and analysis (major) 2:04 Short 2-5-1 in 12 keys 2:50 Long 2-5-1 (major) 3:03 Minor 2-5-1 analysis 3:38 Adding the flat 9 4:15 Improvising in 12 keys thinking about the survival line