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Lesson 4 “PATTERNS”

Easy Saxophone Improvisation

Using the Dominant 7 Scale

In This Video:

  • two “Pattern” exercises to improve technique and help with your improv ideas
  • diatonic scale pattern (ascending)
  • triad chord exercise (descending)
  • both patterns are written out below this video…learn them. you’ll be glad you did!

G Diatonic Scale – notice that every 3rd note is the next note of the scale

D Diatonic Scale – notice that every 3rd note is the next note of the scale

G Diatonic Triad Chords – notice that every 3rd note is the next note of the scale

D Diatonic Triad Chords – notice that every 3rd note is the next note of the scale

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