Minor blues c eb f gb g bb c use with cm7 i, c7 i, cm, cm11, g7 v in minor. Despite the age and history of the pentatonic scale, it is used extensively in modern jazz improvisation. I have an entire series of lessons on the pentatonic scales in the intermediate. The best way to learn them is to choose one scale that appeals to you and spend a considerable amount of time an d energy practicing and thinking of ways. Print and download in pdf or midi blues scales alto saxophone. The more halfsteps and tritones are contained in a scale, the greater the scales potential for dissonance.
How to practice pentatonic patterns for improvisation better sax. Its its relative minor, so we can find this by starting on the 6th of the major scale degree or the last note of the major pentatonic scale. Cs relative minor pentatonic scale, a minor pentatonic, begins on the 6 th scale degree of the major pentatonic scale shown above. Pentatonic scales sheet music for piano download free in pdf or. It tabs out the pentatonic scales in all 12 major and minor keys. Language sitemap guitars scales major pentatonic pattern 15 fingerings major pentatonic scale pattern 15 fingerings in a. This scale is sometimes used by composers to give an oriental feel. The minor pentatonic scale by paul tauterouff the minor pentatonic scale is one of the most commonly scales used in rock, blues, country and jazz music.
Related scales have their tonic notes 3 semitones a m3 apart. The root notes a in these examples are circled so that you can learn their locations. The pentatonic scale compendia found in section one list all three hundre d thirty pentatonic scales 2 that contain the note c. Hey jude by the beatles warren hill version cantaloupe island alto sax eb. This pdf contains the diagrams for all the major and minor pentatonic scales in all keys for guitar in standard tuning. All 12 of the major pentatonic scales are provided in the pdf. Now if we take it through the 12 notes of the chromatic scale 12. Jason davis music lesson overview a standard lesson will last 30 minutes and will consist of 4 basic areas. One of the structures in a cm pentatonic scale is an fsus4.
This is a nice easy demonstration of the notes that make up the a minor pentatonic scale and. Looking for a pentatonic minor scale for alto im looking for one that i can print out and set on my stand to practice, stating different scales for the different keys ill be playing in. Mar 10, 2017 if you want to learn the major pentatonic scale on saxophone, check out this quick video tutorial to show you what it is, how to play it and how you can learn the building blocks of the major. The pentatonic scale is use primarily used for soloing. The notes in a pentatonic scale are i, ii, iii, v and vi from the major scale. I have a major pentatonic scale sheet see attached just needing one for the minors now. Aug 25, 2017 the pentatonic scale can be used in way more creative and interesting ways. Apr 02, 2017 hi, heres a quick video to show you how to play the a minor pentatonic scale on alto saxophone. Improvising with various pentatonic scales blues scale.
The application contains video tutorials and demonstrations, pdf files with. Pentatonic scales are the oldest musical scales in the word. They are improv, technique, ear training and history. Major scales for alto saxophone free sheet music for. Saxophone fingering chart learn how to play all the notes on saxophone. Pentatonic scales for guitar a pentatonic scale has just 5 notes. A minor pentatonic contains scale degrees 1, b3, 4, 5, and b7. This tonal focus is something you can hear in the standard pentatonic scales and not in sevennote scales. In this book was a chart depicting the 5 pentatonic scale modes started from each of the 12 notes of the chromatic scale, written in whole notes in ascending. As with all other guides in these series, we will focus in playing the scales on saxophone, specifically, how to finger the major pentatonic scale on the saxophone. A minor pentatonic is somewhat similar, starting on c, it would be c, eflat, f, g, bflat.
Aug 26, 2014 major scales for alto saxophone free sheet music for saxophone stay safe and healthy. The example below shows how to play pentatonic exercise 1 in the key of f. The similarity of the notes leads to a coherence of the sound. There are three ways youll want to learn your major pentatonic scale forms. Pentatonic scale improvisation pentatonic scale soloing. A set of pentatonic scale exercises to supercharge your. Poston scale packet tenor saxophone jenn bock concert f major g major written one octave scale and arpeggio.
The minor pentatonic has more of a bluesy feel and is actually the same as the blues scale minus one note. A pentatonic scale has five notes in the key of c, c, d, e, g, a. This pdf contains the diagrams for all the major and minor pentatonic scales in all keys for guitar in. Major pentatonic alto saxpdf gammes musicales melodie scribd. Pentatonic scales pdf and instructional video guitar alliance. In this lesson we are going to look at the construction of the pentatonic scale and discuss what gives it such a unique sound. The problem really, is what we have been taught to do with them, and how we just limit our possibilities. The seventh scale degree is a half step away from the tonic.
I also have the major pentatonic scales pdf, but dont find the. Saxophone pentatonic scales major and minor saxstation. Improv improvisation is the art of composing music on the spot. Alto sax required scales for nmea allstate auditions mm 90 per quarter note f concert scale d scale on alto sax bb concert scale g scale on alto sax eb concert scale c scale on alto sax ab concert scale f scale on alto sax db concert scale bb scale on alto sax gb concert scale eb scale on alto sax. The most important of these are both major and minor pentatonic. For this chapter we will be considering minor pentatonic only. Jun 10, 2016 we can also think about using minor pentatonic scales in the context of a key center. Major and minor pentatonic scales avoid significant harmonic dissonance by adverting this tritone. When we hear the seventh scale degree in the context of a piece of. Chapter 6 major scales and key signatures 1 the seventh scale degree ti is a step below the tonic, so following the previous logic it should be called the subtonic. A minor pentatonic scale alto saxophone lesson youtube. These scales can be very easy to use as they can be fitted over many chords without wrong notes, but they can become monotonous. How to practice pentatonic patterns for improvisation youtube. Play major minor pentatonic scales saxophone lessons youtube.
C major parallel mode diagram music theory guitar, guitar sheet music, jazz guitar. Pentatonic exercises for improvisation all instruments youtube. Major pentatonic scales in open position closed mobile major pentatonic scales forms horizontal. Moving up one direction too long is hardly interesting, and it can wear on the ears. If you play alto youre going to be playing your g majore minor pentatonic scale. It is as if pentatonic scales were the cheaters way to improvise, or just a way to fake it. Starting the c major pentatonic scale on the 6th note of the scale produces the a minor pentatonic scale. Printable scales written for the saxophone, including major, melodic minor, harmonic minor, natural minor and chromatic below are both printable pdf and html links. Be sure to practice the other 10 keys in this manner as well. Poston scale packet jenn bock alto saxophone baritone saxophone concert f major d major written one octave scale and arpeggio full range scale scale in thirds arpeggio exercise concert bb major g major written one octave scale and arpeggio full range scale scale in thirds arpeggio exercise poston scale packet altobari saxophone jenn bock. Best way to learn pentatonic scales on saxophone mcgill music. The pentatonic scales are heard in music around the world.
The c major pentatonic and a minor pentatonic are so called related scales. The solo hereunder is using the pentatonic scales i went over on an a part of autumn leaves. You can play along with me on tenor or alto sax to a funky backing track that. There is really nothing wrong with using pentatonic scales in jazz improvisation.
The natural minor is the aeolian mode of the relative major scale. Major pentatonic alto saxpdf gammes musicales melodie. For example, an a minor chord which corresponds with our a minor pentatonic scale, is relative to c major. Students will strengthen and learn to do this in the various styles of jazz and contemporary music. Wholetone scales the following scales may be used with the following chords. In the example below this structure is moved through string sets in the scale, generating some sus4 triads but also a cm and an eb major triad.
I talk a lot about how to use this scale in my lessons, blog posts, and youtube videos. Altobaritone saxophone c majorconcert eb g majorconcert bb d majorconcert f. You can get more diagrams in the tuning of your choice by using my interactive web app here. Some people seem to be able to memorize the bluesjazz patterns by flatting this and sharping that, etc. Notice how we play down to the lowest note on our saxophone that is still in the scale, and then back up again to finish on f. Playing a jazz standard with pentatonic scales jens larsen. One of the other inherent dangers of the abuse of the pentatonic is making improvisation scalelike or what jazz musicians refer to as just blowing scales. It has the root, minor third, fourth, fifth, and lowered 7th relative to a major scale.
Pentatonic scales are very common and are found in musical cultures all over the world. Pentatonic scales are a great way to easily make awesome sounding solos on. Well introduce mixing the motion up and start these scales on a different note, the 3rd note of the key. Printable scales written for the saxophone, including major, melodic minor, harmonic minor, natural minor and chromatic below are both printable pdf and html links to all the major, minor and chromatic scales for saxophone. Minor pentatonic scales to introduce a novice guitar player to the world of rock music requires that he learn a series of scales, which we can call the tools of the trade.
As with major and minor scales, the minor pentatonic scale derives. The pdf is for members only, so youll need to login to download it. Saxophone fingering chart for c major scale from middle c to upper b major scale. A while back, i wrote a miniseries highlighting some of the most popular jazz scales. Nov 07, 2018 as with major and minor scales, the minor pentatonic scale derives from the major pentatonic scale. Playing a jazz standard with pentatonic scales if you have any questions or comments then feel free to leave them here or on the video. My guess is you probably havent quite mastered each of those scales yet. The pentatonic scale is a major scale excluding the 4th and 7th degrees. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Sep 04, 2017 easy pentatonic lick for saxophone the concept i focus on the most here at is how to use the pentatonic scale to learn melodies by ear and improvise effective solos. Major blues c d eb e g a c used with major 69, dominant 4,7, chords, characteristic. Below is a download link for the pentatonic scale pdf.
The major pentatonic scale on alto saxophone what is it. Im in the intermediate range on tenor sax, and own alto as well. The a minor pentatonic comes from the natural minor scale. Saxophone minor pentatonic scale key of g, full range. As you will learn, these patterns can be transferred to all keys. The c scale sounds major, whereas the a scale has a distinctly minor sound. A pentatonic scale is a musical scale with five pitches per octave, in contrast to a heptatonic sevennote scale such as the major and minor scales. Alto saxophone playalongs jazz standards mp3,pdf144mb alto saxophone playalong latin with. Standard pentatonic scales have as little dissonance as possible.
Sep 07, 2002 the minor pentatonic is the same as the aeolian or dorian scale but without the 2nd or 6th ex 11d2. Alto sax required scales for nmea allstate auditions mm 90 per quarter note f concert scale d scale on alto sax bb concert scale g scale on alto sax eb concert scale c scale on alto sax ab concert scale f scale on alto sax db concert scale bb. Knowing your major and minor scales will help you with playing these. Advantage scales altobaritone saxophone major scales.
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