Essential Jazz Repertoire Vol 2

Melodic Etudes

This collection of written solos based on beloved jazz standards is an improved BetterSax version of the classic etude book. Intermediate players will find these to be fun to play, accessible and just the right level of challenge. In the accompanying video lessons I explain exactly what I’m thinking in every measure. Students will come away with a much better understanding of how effective jazz solos are crafted enabling them to level up their own playing.

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  • 10 Intermediate Etudes over standard chord progressions.
  • 3 PDF Book Download versions included (Bb, Eb and C Instruments).
  • 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.
  • Backing tracks for each etude.

New and Improved

Jazz Etudes

“I created the book of etudes for you that I wish I had when I was learning how to play jazz.”

– Jay Metcalf

Etudes Based on Essential Jazz Repertoire

These Melodic Etudes are based on some of the most essential jazz standard repertoire. Knowing these tunes and their chord progressions is key to developing as an improviser and learning how to play over chord changes. The etudes are composed to sound like well constructed (yet improvised) solos. This is a goal we would all like to achieve. Making our improvised solos sound as though we wrote them!

  • Shuffle Blues (Bb and F)
  • Fly Me To The Moon
  • All the Things You Are
  • Someday My Prince Will Come
  • Body and Soul
  • Take 5
  • Rhythm Changes
  • On the Sunny Side of the Street
  • On Green Dolphin Street
  • The Nearness of You

Online Video Course

Each etude has an in-depth video lesson. Here, Jay guides students through his thought process in each measure. Why note choices are made, what makes things sound good to listeners, how to construct effective solos. The art of jazz improvisation can certainly sound magical, but it’s something all musicians can learn to do.

These can be viewed on all devices wherever you are.

“It’s not magic. There’s a system that works, and I want to share it with you.” – Jay Metcalf

Digital and Physical Book

Some publishers make you purchase separate versions for each transposition. BetterSax books always include parts for Eb, Bb and concert key instruments.

You also have the option to add a beautiful print version of the book to your order. If you’re like us, you prefer reading music from a real book when possible.

Audio Recordings

Listen and practice along to recordings of each etude played over the original BetterTrax.com backing track accompaniment.

We’ve also included backing tracks without the saxophone part for you to practice along with.

What Our Members Say...

"Hands down the best improvisation teaching I've come across."
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Simon Farmer
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“I must say I’m impressed. When I joined I didn’t know what to expect but it was money well spent. I have been practicing daily until my lips give out, I have only been playing the Sax for a couple of months and your tutorials are perfect. All anyone needs to do is follow your instructions.”
Jeff Franklin
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I love your content! Both the videos and the coursework! I have a degree in Music Ed and have taught many years, but I have to tell you, the Harmonic Foundation course is by far the best I have seen on explaining the mysteriousness of Music Theory and how you can apply it to the saxophone!
Brian Jonasson
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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.

Yes! The videos can be viewed on any device as long as you are connected to the internet. They are streamed from a private server in High Definition and can be watched an unlimited number of times. The PDF can be downloaded for offline use.

No. We no longer offer DVD version of BetterSax courses.

No. Once you are enrolled, you have lifetime access. There will be no recurring fees or renewal fees. Pay once, that’s it.

As soon as your purchase is completed you will receive a confirmation email. Please check junk and spam folders for this if you don’t see it right away. Add jay@bettersax.com to your contact list, to ensure delivery of all important emails.

Follow the instructions in this email to login to the BetterSax Members Area where you will find your courses waiting for you.

Yes. 30 days trial, 100% satisfaction guarantee.

If you don’t find that the Course has helped you improve as a sax player, just send us a message and we will refund your entire purchase price no questions asked (If you opt for the physical print version of the book, this portion of your purchase is non-refundable).

No, the this course is for all instruments. The demonstrations are all done on alto saxophone, but the student can play all of the etudes on any instrument.
Absolutely yes! The etudes in this course can be played on any instrument.
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