EASIEST Pattern to Memorize the HARDEST Major Scales

In this video I show you a cool pattern within major scales that allows you to only memorize the easier half of major scales in order to know all of them! Do you know any other cool scale patterns? Let us know in the comments :)

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[GracieTerzian]

Had you ever noticed this pattern before? And do you know any other cool scale patterns? (Doesn't have to be with major scales :) )

[justinjian]

The best music theory teacher on youtube? Please protect her at all cost.

[henryrodriguez]

You're just killing it, thank you. I'd have to live another 70yrs to figure it out myself!

[TheMndawg]

I can't believe every other music teacher is hiding this from us.

Genuinely super helpful.

[lillianreed]

Gracie, you are an amazing teacher. I'm a retiree, grandmother, and true beginner, and I can say I've learned more from you in this video than I've learned altogether in the videos I've watched! I'm looking forward to checking out all your other videos. Count me as a new subscriber AND a new fan!

[juliap.]

Gracie you are a genius! My 60 year old brain which had never anything to do with music is now getting a very clear picture of this mysterious subject. Thank you fo the enlightenment.

[davidsellers]

Gracie, your knowledge and teaching methodology are commendable...but it is your presentation that I find absolutely fascinating and irresistible! If there is a 'Teacher of the Decade' award, you deserve it hands down.

[Naruto_]

FINALLY I understood major scales my teacher wasn't good at explaining things "THANK YOU GRACIE"

[MaggaraMarine]

Finally someone else noticed this pattern. I knew I can't be the only one. :)

BTW, one of my students recently noticed this pattern on their own (well, with the help of a "leading question"). We transcribed the melody from the beginning of Chopin's Funeral March, but a half step higher than the original (since the students weren't familiar with Bb minor yet). After this I asked "think about it - if we already know the notes in B minor, what would be the easiest way of figuring out the notes in Bb minor". And my student of course described this method (naturals become flats, sharps become naturals). I asked if someone had told them about this method before, and they said no, they just figured it out. And I think moments like these are the best part of teaching.

What I like about this method is that it doesn't just tell you how many sharps/flats there are in the key. It also tells you what exact sharps/flats are in the key signature, and makes them really easy to remember (you don't need to use the "order of sharps/flats" - you can just use your knowledge of the "easy keys"). Key signatures with a lot of sharps/flats are easier to remember by knowing which notes DON'T get a sharp/flat (because there are more sharps/flats than naturals).

All in all, why learn the same thing twice? If you already know G major, just apply the same logic to Gb major - easy. And I think this is one of the things that I find important in teaching theory. Everyone always complains how difficult theory is and how it makes no sense. But theory is actually very simple when you understand the logic. It's just easy to make it sound more complex than it is.

[vocalchords]

In case anyone watching is saying, 'But when would I use this?' Many many years ago, I was sitting at the organ console aged 8 with my musical mother standing behind me. My father was the Minister. He asked me to play a hymn with 5 flats (D flat major) - I froze! Then my mother said, with a giggle, , 'Just play all the notes on the score as if you were playing G major and you'll be fine! Then she opened up how I could do the same - both ways in any key - if I ever wanted to up the last verse by a semitone of a hymn or just wanted to be a bit 'naughty' or if my father interrupted a hymn and asked me to 'lower' it a bit'. Wonderfully explained Gracie. Brilliant as always in your clarity and erudition.

[fingeraid]

So cool, I am going to start calling you the “Indiana Jones “ of music theory “the decoder of the secrets”.

[edbraddock]

I have been teaching myself how to play the guitar. I started watching your video teaching to help me understand the music theory behind what I have been playing. You explain music theory in such a practical way, and you make seemingly complex music theory easy to understand. You are a wonderful at this. God has truly blessed with a gift for music and teaching. Thank you and keep up the great work!

[stevenkaiser]

Gracie, you are an excellent Theory Teacher! Most students don't want to learn theory these days, they want to jump to learning their favorite songs. I've studied Music for many years and never heard this "trick" before. Great Job!!

[josephgabriele]

I am recovering from a stroke. This is so advanced since I'm relearning everything. But Gracie makes it all seem doable, Thank you so much, & please don't ever take your videos down 👍

[AlonzoWhite]

When I find myself actively answering your questions into my computer screen I know I am REALLY getting into the video. You have a remarkable way of teaching me things that I have found hard to commit to memory and given me something that I can truly use to improve myself. Thanks so much!!!

[sydneyjohnson]

Oh man! When I tell you I struggle with music theory! I'm majoring in vocal performance, but I've never EVER been good at the technical side of music. Your videos are INCREDIBLY helpful for me to keep up with my classes!

[junetrotman]

Thank you Gracie, for making these methods so easy and simple to learn. You are amazing.❤

[derekbudd]

There is a saying that you demonstrate so superbly with your amazing skill of teaching Music theory. When a professional Tutor imparts their many years of experience, in simplistic ways, it can save their pupils months of learning. Your Tutorials are truly magnificent! 👏👏👏💐💐🥂

[kdgohil]

Gracie,
Your way of teaching thru' white board is very helpful to people like us, who are in primary stage. Thanks a lot.

[jlart]

Hi Gracie you got some serious music pedagogical skills. Even the most music illiterate can gain vast amount of knowledge from your videos. Kudos!!