STEVE KORTYKA
Groove & Soul Standards Vol 1 - Pentatonic Studies
The Groove and Soul Standards Volume 1 collection of backing tracks features some of the best (and most played) contemporary repertoire. Students should take note that the melodies to these songs are primarily pentatonic scale based and the improvised solos from the original recordings are often built on a solid foundation of pentatonic scale material and vocabulary.
There’s no better way to develop fluidity and fluency when improvising than by practicing a variety of patterns and rhythms over chord sequences.
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Steve Kortyka
Steve Kortyka is a full time New York saxophonist who is passionate about teaching jazz improvisation concepts to his students from around the world in the Better Sax Studio and elsewhere. As a member of the Brian Newman quintet, Steve is an in-demand performer appearing live alongside Lady Gaga and the legendary Tony Bennett as well as on the pair’s latest album releases.
What You Get
- 14 Intermediate to Advanced Etudes over standard chord progressions.
- 3 PDF Book Download versions included (Bb, Eb and C Instruments).
- 8 Pentatonic Pattern Exercises
- Lifetime Access on the Better Sax Members Site.
- Online Course with Video Lessons for each etude.
- Audio recordings of each etude with backing track accompaniment.
- Better Sax Members Forum Access.
- Physical Book also available to order
List of Etudes
- KFC Popcorn - Part 1 (The Chicken)
- Brooklyn Shufflin' - Part 1 (Mo Betta Blues)
- Honeydew Landing (Cantaloupe Island)
- Paris Metro - Part 1 (Strasbourg-St. Denis)
- The Fruit Peddler - Part 1 (Watermelon Man)
- Maceo's Mantra (Shake Everything You've Got)
- KFC Popcorn - Part 2 (The Chicken)
- Brooklyn Shufflin' - Part 2 (Mo Betta Blues)
- High and Dry (Ain't No Sunshine)
- The Shape Shifter (Chameleon)
- Paris Metro - Part 2 (Strasbourg-St. Denis)
- The Fruit Peddler - Part 2 (Watermelon Man)
- Praise Be (Mercy, Mercy, Mercy)
- Sparkling Wine (Cold Duck Time)
Online Video Course
Each etude has an accompanying video lesson. Steve guides you step-by-step through his method for integrating the patterns from the course into improvised solos.
Digital Download Book
Eb, Bb and C Instrument versions are included with your enrollment.
Physical print copies (pictured) available at checkout as well.
Audio Recordings
Listen and practice along to recordings of each etude played over the original BetterTrax.com backing track accompaniment on both alto and tenor saxophone.
Audio recordings of the pentatonic patterns are also included for alto and tenor saxophones.
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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.
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