Simple Pentatonic Pattern + 1 Note = Hip Lick
A Simple Pentatonic Pattern You probably already know this basic pentatonic scale pattern, it’s four notes of the pentatonic scale going up or down. This pattern is cool to use …
What to buy a Saxophonist (or yourself) | Saxophone Gift Guide
Do you have trouble finding time to practice these days? Me too. But I’m stealing a moment right now to share some great gift ideas Here’s our first gift idea …
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The BetterSax BURNIN’ Mouthpiece is Now Available Internationally
We have some very exciting news to share! The BetterSax BURNIN’ mouthpiece is now available for shipping internationally You can purchase the mouthpiece here at Sax.co.uk, or if you’re in …
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10 Mechanical Saxophone Hacks
In this guest column from Terry Tomlin, we are going to depart from the usual format to explore some of the mechanical aspects of saxophone playing and doubling. In short, …
Cheap vs Expensive Curved Soprano Saxophones
Curved Soprano Saxophones I don’t know about you, but I’ve always loved curved soprano saxophones, and I’ve always wanted one. Problem was, there were not that easy to come by. …
How to Turn LICKS Into SOLOS – Easy ii-V-I Lick
Easy ii-V-I Lick In this lesson, I’m going to teach you an easy ii-V-I lick. As always there’s a pdf download for you that goes along with this lesson in …
Return of the BASS SAX – Live with Michael Wilbur from Moon Hooch
Here is the first installment (on a trial basis) of the brand new Better Sax “podcast” with live interviews with fantastic saxophonists. Today I spoke to Michael Wilbur from New …
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The Online Saxophone Solution
Online Saxophone Lessons Solving a Common Problem BetterSax.com is all about solving this problem that many saxophone players have. Traditionally, if you want to learn the saxophone you have a …