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PSBE Lesson 1 Assignment
- Learn the major pentatonic scale in the key for your instrument.
- G major for alto and baritone saxophone
- C major for tenor and soprano saxophone
- You must be able to play the notes up and down with no mistakes completely from memory.
- You must be able to say the names of the notes up and down while fingering them on your instrument.
- You must know the corresponding scale degree (number) for each note and say them in your head as you play the scale.
- Test yourself by playing the scale 10 times in a row with no mistakes. When you can do this you're ready for the next lesson.
Extra Challenge:
If you have more time and want to work on some more stuff before you get the link to tomorrow’s lesson, here’s a bonus assignment for extra credit.
- Learn the major pentatonic scale in 3 keys: C, G, and D