Easy Pentatonic Lick for Saxophone II

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Jay Metcalf gives a lesson on how to learn an easy pentatonic lick by ear on the saxophone.
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[@SonicTruthSeeker]

Hi Jay, thank you for all the valuable lessons, hints and tips, I really appreciate it. Six months ago I decided to learn Tenor Sax, at age of 63. Every day minimum a half an hour and really I am making progress, who thought that... I can learn a lot watching your videos. Thanks again and keep up the good work!

[@keithlambert8813]

A brilliant lesson Jay. Many thanks from a 78 year old ‘ returner ‘ to the alto !

[@patrickrousset2612]

Jay, you are a great teacher, it s a really a pleasure to spend time with you, it is not wasting time... Plrase keep sharing your good advices with us.

[@bettersax]

Thanks Patrick! Your comment is very much appreciated.

[@glummy909]

It's fascinating how you can play the same lick over and over and still make it sound interesting. I'm always looking down at myself for being repetitive but these videos are opening a whole new world of options. Thank you!

[@shakydave]

I love these simple pentatonic riffs. They fit in so many different melodies/chords changes. Will be using this soon!

[@bettersax]

Thanks Shaky Dave!

[@educatieprinmuzica]

Greatings from Bucharest, Romania! Great videos! You are awesome!

[@perienenappavoo3133]

Great lesson. Thanks

[@bettersax]

My pleasure!

[@sitorusize]

Hai, Jay. I'm from Indonesia and a beginner to this instrument. This video help me much. You really great. Stay healthy. And I always waiting for another video.

[@Media-courses]

You Are The Best Teacher on KZbin for Saxophone, your energy and approach fills the void. Jay, you have opened a new educational chapter in The history of Sax Education.. cheers

[@bettersax]

Wow, that's a big responsibility...

[@Zynn16]

OMG!!! This was great!!! Thanks for this lesson!!

[@isaiahwolfert3725]

I've been playing your improv with the lick over and over again. It's been stuck in my head! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@bettersax]

Thanks!

[@andrewsantos7141]

Hi there I can't wait to put my hands on that better sax of yours . I'll need nothing else .hello from irland.

[@MrShinerner]

God bless you...You have given me a great solution to some of my difficulties.

[@queencookiequeencookie]

THANK YOU. I’M A *70* YEAR YOUNG BEGINNER ON MY ALTO SAX. ❤️🎷🎷❤️

[@originalninja_5126]

wow goodluck, thats awesome

[@lilliankempton8922]

Thanks Jay you're a big help! Very much appriciate your time.

[@bettersax]

Lillian, Thanks for your comment. It means a lot.

[@lonnybierman2548]

I’ll tell ya Jay, I’m floored at improvising with the pentatonic course and these two licks adding in several notes after the licks. I’m actually playing music! Dude, your an amazing teacher.

[@bettersax]

Great to hear it thanks

[@jndorit]

@@bettersax Hi Jay- I wasn't able to access the pdf file with the keys. Can you share with us what keys you are playing? Love it.

[@lonnybierman2548]

@@jndorit I’m pretty sure it’s the G pentatonic he’s playing in the video.

[@devincoker3413]

Your tone is a beast 🐅

[@maitreyaghorpade2772]

I watch a lot of sax tutorials and you have to be one of, if not the very best! Please keep the videos coming!

[@bettersax]

Thank you! More on the way soon...

[@andrewperederij4535]

Thank you Jay As a long time beginner player on the alto, after taking several accordion lessons as a kid, I am now beginning to understand how an accomplished player incorporates pentatonic scale with an occasional improvisation between an established lick pattern This gives me hope that With following your technique, I can strive to sound more professional and play more fluidly… But only as I put the time and effort to apply this as I practice. For years, I have developed an ear to play Melodie’s quite well, but today You have inspired me to learn to play the pentatonic scales in time using a backing trac. Again, thank you !

[@sidneiramalho]

Another drop in the bucket to greatness. Thanks Jay!

[@saxdessoul1195]

Super lesson Jay👍

[@noelbeltran2651]

I’m super grateful for all the information you take your time to create a video for all sax players. My gratitude to you. Continue being an amazing human and shine your light everywhere you go

[@Caglarsax]

He knows how to teach because he is very smart.thank you

[@tnfishkeeper2]

So what your telling me is your a free stylest sax man? Now thats what I call my style of playing something lol. I am new and just watching your videos. THanks

[@fayefunmipelumi7983]

I Just love your lessons Jay!

[@juanmarinez4236]

Great lesson. I am learning a lot by watching your videos, thanks Jay

[@YanickCoderreSaxophone]

Great video, this is how improvisation should be approached! At least when only focusing on one scale.

[@bettersax]

Thanks Yanick. Much appreciated.

[@BrettOlsenvoiceover]

Your passion for the instrument will create many more sax players ! Great videos !

[@edmundogordon7370]

Thanks professor

[@russellturay943]

Switching from band music startup teacher to BetterSax lessons. Starting on this video I suppose. Guide and help me here to optimum progress. I played 25 years ago for fun in beginning bands that helped some. Been a while.

[@stevenwaine4654]

Thank you Jay, extremely informative, you have ignited a spark for me now, I almost gave up playing when I hit a stumbling block and didn't know how to get over it!

[@looperkingjensen7022]

I started to play Alto Sax three days ago and thanks to you i can get clean good notes with some vibrato, and has already learned easy pentatonic lick lesson 1 and two whole scales. I even stumbled into the solo lick from Pink Panther. My progression is really fast and i learn and master something new every time i practice. Thanks for great and easy to understand lessons. Keep up the good work.

[@rodneysymons6697]

great to find some one with such in depth knowledge.played sax since i was 12 years old now in my 70s and for some of those years professional in bands ,jazz ,tamla mowtown rock and roll, love playing my selmer mark 6 with lawton 10 star mouth piece.as they say your never too old to learn and have picked up some good tips from your vidio,s.Anyone out there learning sax,this guy really knows what he is doing .thanks Jay . Rod (the sax) Symons

[@jenniferhill2818]

Wow , I'm so glad I found this video! Thanks a lot.

[@essencecasamentos-byleandr4078]

Hello. I am brazilian and I found your channel these days and i'm really impressed how didatic you are. Congratulation for your job and for help us!!! Hugs from Brazil!! Leandro

[@bettersax]

Thanks!

[@keshawncampbell7893]

Hey Jay, thanks for helping me out with the saxophone PLAY BY EAR CRASH COURSE, it has been so helpful. I feel like a PRO now.

[@bettersax]

Keshawn, That's great to hear! Thanks for commenting and keep up the good work.

[@dr.bethuelsehlapelo3810]

Thanks for being such an easy to follow teacher

[@TXMrMike]

Great video. Your sound on both tenor and alto is great a something to aspire to. Thanks for the hard work with the videos

[@bettersax]

Thanks, nice to hear...

[@lawrencefairbairn5339]

Love it Jay. You make it look (and sound) so easy.I'll be watching it again a few times, I'm sure.Thanks.

[@bettersax]

Thanks Lawrence. I hope it keeps you busy for a while...

[@basketer429]

Great tips, thank you so much Jay. It's been 10 years since I have an alto sax. It is almost forgotten. Now it is time to take it out and start learning.

[@dthomas2047]

This is just a great video to keep coming back to in focusing on tone and pace. Great point about not sounding rushed. I'm still working that one...

[@bettersax]

We all are.

[@DrRocketTurner]

Fantastic teacher! Your Better Sax pentatonic series is the greatest!!!🚀

[@bettersax]

Thanks Rocket. Your comment is very much appreciated.

[@lovejazz]

Thanks Jay your lessons help quite a bit. Thanks again.

[@dozieagada1347]

You’re a great teacher !

[@bettersax]

Thanks Dozie. Much appreciated.

[@GeoffreyHowells]

Currently taking the FREE PSBE course... is the improvised portion of the lick from the pentatonic scale as well. This certainly is lots of fun. Thank you for arranging instructions using simple words; everything is very clearly communicated.

[@MrGmantza]

Thanks a lot Jay! I really enjoy listening to you. Your lessons are really helpful. I'm a flute player btw.

[@ericleija9287]

Man i love when you do these lick videos

[@bigalreed1]

Thankyou for helping me with my sax playing

[@ridingafantasticwave]

You're very inspiring and have great charisma. Thanks

[@jubaia]

Great, simple and effective!

[@heinzkanein4955]

Enjoyed the video very much. Going to practice it from now on daily.

[@alphonsechanekayebone7871]

Very, very good tuto,and improvisation..I like...

[@gregmurray7846]

Great videos for a keen novice like me. And you sound brilliant

[@bettersax]

Thank Greg!

[@bijanghofranian5782]

Thanks a lot for sharing this and not requesting payment upfront!

[@VaughanDeVille]

Sick lick bro

[@Caracolsalteno]

Thanks again for your instruction.Greetings from Belgium

[@bettersax]

Thanks Francis!

[@mboia]

You are a great teacher, man! Thanks!

[@bettersax]

Thanks you Marcelo!

[@WBAN100]

Great job on this lesson. Love it.

[@justanothernoobe]

I always love your vids - you have a great way of sharing tips and tricks in a way that's easy to grasp and inspires the student to believe that they can do it.

[@bettersax]

Thank you very much. Your comment means a lot to me.

[@justanothernoobe]

I think the general consensus is that your content, advice and approach means a lot to a heap of people in the sax community :)

[@bettersax]

Then I better keep making videos...

[@justanothernoobe]

haha - I think you'll be in trouble if you don't :)

[@joelshirey4401]

I wish I had been taught this back in School. It would have helped me build solos in jazz band. The info is priceless.

[@rickgraham786]

WOW! Your lessons continue to be filled with easy to understand instructions that make learning this fantastic instrument very thrilling and satisfying. Thanks!

[@siphochipeso487]

Awesome Tutorial.

[@artistsammyperalta]

Awesome breakdown!

[@maumanzano3137]

Thanks. The. Videos. Are. Excellent, take care.

[@tommyesposito606]

another great video jay helps alot

[@bettersax]

Glad to hear it

[@stefanzdraveski]

I am enjoying these alto videos as much you enjoy your new key risers ^^. I ordered mine so thank you for that. Keep up the good work man! Cheers from Bulgaria

[@bettersax]

Thanks! The key risers and my new mouthpiece are really getting me to play alto more lately. Not enough hours in the day though...

[@wesleyy2792]

Super ! Thanks Jay !

[@whereswaldo23]

Thank you!

[@aljerones99]

Incredibly practical! Thanks Jay!

[@brianfuller7241]

Liked, subscribed, and notification turned on! After a long, long break, I'm trying to relearn the sax and learn to improvise and play by ear for a new project. Your lessons are perfect! Thanks!

[@jaylevert2312]

Great lesson. I really appreciate your teaching style and tools.

[@bettersax]

Thanks Jay. I appreciate your comment.

[@alexdeltierro8122]

Love it! Feels like im listening to a concert! Thanks teacher!😎🎷

[@adeyemisamuel3303]

You are the best man.

[@pzente]

always goood stuff mister ! gracias!

[@zakheleshangase7054]

Hi Jay . Once more you gave a sound advice. Thanx

[@bronwenbarnhurst2773]

A great lick. Simple, effective & sounds awesome. You've inspired me to improvise. BIg thanks.

[@bettersax]

Great to hear this thanks!

[@stevecave2371]

12 bars.....sweet! Nicely done Jay and thanks for another great insight.

[@bettersax]

Thanks Steve!

[@rafaelreina6364]

Hi Jay and Sax beginners: I am just before beginners, and I have a question. Where to practice that we don’t drive crazy the family, neighbors and possible face divorce? I live in Utah; we have lot of desert, but are too hot to be out there. If I solve this obstacle, I join the “band”, I love Jazz, Classical and Pop and I think Sax has the soul inside… when we know how to play. Jay, thank, there are no words to thank other that follow your teaching and help you in the way.

[@aperez10]

Excellent! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@claudineisilva1997]

really nice class.

[@tonduyser5007]

Thanks Jay, I like it! Can’t wait for the next one :-)

[@bettersax]

Thank you Ton. I plan on making more of this kind of video going forward.

[@stanycriel5775]

Great lick to practice with !

[@bettersax]

Thanks Stany. Have fun!

[@michallukes7878]

Thanks a lot for your videos Jay, it is very helpfull!

[@trefordavies3670]

Brilliant, much appreciated

[@martinhaensel1088]

Great, this gives me a new understanding. Thanks

[@bettersax]

Thanks Martin!

[@mariopare7760]

Another great lesson...Thanks Jay!!

[@bettersax]

Mario, Thank you! Your comment is very much appreciated.

[@peterdrake5156]

Hi Jay. Great idea - how about you doing a similar video but with more complex blues scale or pentatonic phrases for us to listen to to and work out. I listen to jazz records all the time but they go so fast I cannot make out what they are doing... Love the lessons All best Peter

[@davidosborne8887]

thanks jay u r the best

[@jinchulpark4710]

Thanks for the great video. Let me start from the start!

[@TheHomeTeamNYCNewYork]

Hey Jay, thanks for your work! Really helpful in shaking two decades of rust off of the Tenor skills. I am aiming to be ready to play again this year and wonder what you would offer to get my fingering up to speed. Many thanks and happy new year 🎉

[@LifeOnTheHulls]

Great video buddy, thanks

[@sapiola59]

Great!! Thanks Jay!! I realize that I wasted a lot of time with the wrong classes and sax methods.

[@sapiola59]

You make sax smart again ;-)

[@javiertebele8418]

SUPER MY FRIEND!! I FROM ARGENTINA THANK FOR YOUR VIDEO!! I STUDENT SCALES PENTATONIC E IMPROVISE

[@pabezem]

It seems pretty easy, until i grab the horn! 😅😅 Thanks for all of this gret material J!

[@harjindeshomade]

This is so awesome m really learning alot from this

[@1954HotDog]

Thank you again for another great lesson. I just started with the Sax a few months ago and I have learned so much more than I ever expected to, this quickly, from watching you. I have been really surprised at what can be done with just a few variations on a few different licks. I'm loving it.....

[@bettersax]

Thanks Billy. I'm glad you're learning and having fun.

[@fabioquesada1]

Very Good Sound that yani in your hands Sound great. Thanks for the video

[@esfahan1961]

Once again a great video Jay. Gonna try the lick tonight 😉

[@bettersax]

Thanks Thierry!

[@elliotaxelman2767]

This is awesome. Should keep me occupied for a while haha

[@heardat2007]

Started in high school, then stopped for 30 now at 62 trying to play in my church so thk you for your videos