Pentatonic scales
Understanding pentatonic scales – the simple way to sound more musical on sax
In this video we take the mystery out of pentatonic scales and show how they fit beautifully into the bigger musical picture.
You’ll learn how major, minor, and blues pentatonics all connect, and how to use them to create expressive, melodic improvisations.
By the end, you’ll understand why these scales sound so good — and how to use them in real playing situations to sound more musical, confident, and dynamic.
Free downloads:
- Understanding pentatonic scales (pdf)
- Cycle of Fifths explanation (pdf)
- C major backing track for tenor sax (mp3)
- C major backing track for alto sax (mp3)
(Backing tracks courtesy of the SessionBand music app)