Pentatonic Patterns for Improvisation

I start my students off on their improvisation journey with the pentatonic scale because it is immediately familiar, simple and gets instant positive results. My Pentatonic Patterns book will help you get the wonderfully useful pentatonic sound in your ear and under your fingers. You’ll be amazed at what you can do next!

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  • PDF book with over 60 Pentatonic Patterns
  • 12 Backing Tracks in All Keys
  • Lifetime Access on the Better Sax Members Site.
  • Audio Examples of all patterns played by Jay Metcalf
  • For All Instruments
  • Bonus Content

No Matter What Level You Are...

Improvise Better Today!

“The pentatonic scale is perhaps our most versatile collection of notes for improvising and playing melodically. This collection of patterns serves as a resource of practice material to improve your technique with the pentatonic scale in all keys and can be applied to all styles of music.”

– Jay Metcalf

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Access the book, audio files and lessons in the exclusive BetterSax members area. With the purchase of Pentatonic Patterns for Improvisation, you get lifetime membership. Interact with thousands of other saxophonists in our private forum and enjoy tons of bonus instructional content while you’re there.

Audio Recordings

  • Each pattern is recorded to guide your practice.
  • Backing tracks are provided covering all 12 major and minor keys.
  • Listen in the members area or download to your devices.
  • Bonus: iReal Pro backing track playlist and chord charts.

Learn How To:

  • Develop Technique
  • Play More Interesting Phrases
  • Expand your Musical Vocabulary
  • Improve your rhythmic feel
  • Play Better Solos
  • No Need For Sheet Music
  • Play in the more difficult keys

What Our Members Say...

“Hi Jay, I just wanted to say how good this course is. The pentatonic scales have given me a renewed confidence in my improvising & my playing by ear. I now know for certain that this course is going to take me to the next level & beyond. Thanks again.”
Chris Allen
BetterSax Member
Jay- this one is lost of fun and it’s confirmation that your method works! I can play all of them without thinking; all of the exercises have created a direct connection between the ears and the fingers without interference from the conscious part of the brain. Even better, I can see that your approach can be applied to any set of scales. Thanks so much!
Marcus Clemons
BetterSax Member
“I have just played the first backing track and rattled off my first attempt at improvisation using what I’ve gleaned so far. Well, even to me, it sounded not bad. The hair on the back of my neck stood up just thinking of the implications of what I have here. Now, I’m a lot further along the road than I was, thanks to you.”
Lawrence Foster
BetterSax Member
This is an excellent collection of patterns — remember to practice in all 12 keys! I’ve been working on these for about 18 months now picking and choosing interesting patterns and incorporating them into my improvisation. This will keep anyone busy for years! 
Mark Drezdzon
BetterSax Member

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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 pdf ebook can be saved and viewed on any device. The mp3 backing tracks and example tracks can b downloaded and played on any device.
No. Pentatonic Patterns for Improvisation is only available as pdf and mp3 downloads. All of the content can be viewed and streamed from the members area as well.
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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Yes. 30 days trial, 100% satisfaction guarantee. 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 Pentatonic Patterns for Improvisation is for all saxophones. 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.
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