Pentatonic Foundation
Best course to start with. Learn to play melodies by ear and improvise solos using the 5 notes of the pentatonic scale.
- Downloadable PDF course guidebook for both Eb and Bb saxophones.
- Downloadable backing tracks for practicing course material.
- Audio example tracks of Jay demonstrating the songs and solos.
- Pentatonic Workout Lesson Series (8 videos).
- Pentatonic Theory Lessons (2 videos).
- Melodic Ear Training Lessons (2 videos).
- Advanced Ear Training Lessons (3 videos).
- Introduction to Improvisation Lessons (2 videos).
- BONUS - Access to the BetterSax forum where hundreds of saxophone students like yourself discuss and share their experiences.
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Each etude is designed to teach you an element of pentatonic foundation and improvisation techniques. Steve Kortyka guides you step by step so you’re not just playing the notes, but learning the tools you need to become a better improviser.
Audio Recordings
Listen and practice along to recordings of each etude played over the original BetterTrax.com backing track accompaniment.
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- Pentatonic Foundation
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- Blues Foundation
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You should begin by watching these free videos and by signing up for my free Play Sax by Ear Crash Course. Once you have completed that material, you you will be ready to take my Pentatonic Foundation Course.
No. Once you are enrolled, you have lifetime access. There will be no recurring fees or renewal fees. Pay once, that’s it.
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If you don’t find that the Blues Foundation Course has helped you improve as a sax player, and learn how to improvise blues solos by ear, just send me a message and I’ll refund your entire purchase price no questions asked.
No, the Blues Foundation course is for all saxophones. There are demonstration videos and audio tracks performed on both alto and tenor. Everything can be played on any saxophone.
Absolutely yes! The lessons in this course apply to any instrument. Since the material is all taught in a way that you will be learning by ear, there are no transposition issues to worry about.