ALL ABOUT MUSICAL SCALES - A COMPLETE GUIDE!!!

Simple method to organize ALL MUSICAL SCALES of harmonies. We use a simple method based on families and circular interval patterns to organize all scales that are well suited for building up harmonies: "THE SCALES OF HARMONIES". We explore and systematize the Major Modes, Melodic minor Modes, Harmonic minor Modes, Harmonic Major Modes, Diminished Modes, Whole tone Mode and Augmented Modes.

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[NewJazz]

Dear fellow musicians. At 11:29 I made a little (but yet quite stupid) spelling mistake regarding the small green letters showing the interval sequence of the "Whole Tone Scale". The correct interval sequence is of course: "W-W-W-W-W-W". I'm so sorry about this misspell in the graphics!!! I hope you can ignore it and enjoy the lesson anyhow. Many warm regards from Oliver :)

[luchopons]

This is, hands down, the best and most usefull music lesson I've ever watched. So many thanks!!

[Marcel_Feldbaum]

Until now I have not seen a person more talented in explaining music theory. You basically wrap up and roll out the architecture of harmonics in 20 min and give people the chance, to understand the beauty and coherence of music. Thank you maestro.

[bpmac]

I taught jazz guitar for 10 years and actually made a decent living at it. The information in this video was the "holy grail" that we would build towards in our lessons. Your presentation is hands-down the absolute best explanation of this heady material. All of western music is encompassed in this system. In modern composition, modulating using common pivot chords is the foundation of breaking out of the jazz progression box. That's the secret the big boys use. What a beautiful and relaxing presentation. Bravo!

[beachboyal]

What the hell have I just watched. This guy is absolutely amazing. I feel like a dog who has just been shown a card trick. I'm 40 and have been playing paino since I was 6 and this level of understanding of music is humbling on the most basic of topics or so i thought. Back to the drawing board for me as I have spent years experimenting and understanding the relationships of notes as a song writer and performer but wow thank you so much for this video. I've watched it once and I think ill need several more watches to fully comprehend what is being taught and then I'd say about 2 years of implementing this on the piano but wow thank you. Mind blown 😳

[mywmusic]

As a classically trained pianist trying to understand jazz music theory, this blew my fuckin mind. Well done sir!!

[stramurto]

watching this video was like living in a small room for decades and then opening the door and walking out on the street

[AnnaPtskialadze]

In under 4 minutes you managed to explain what all my music teachers failed to do during all my years at school. Scales never made sense and suddenly apparently it's all connected and logical! thank you!

[bbbernier]

Mastering music theory is one thing. Explaining music theory to a beginner is another. They can also explain music theory in an understandable way. Thank you for this video!

[aylbdrmadison]

I've played and taught guitar for decades, and actually learned beginning music theory on piano in school.
But this is hands down the most complete and comprehensive 20 minute lesson I've ever seen on scales.
_Subscribed._

[hany-tawfik]

Bus What a great lesson from a great teacher and a great presentation tools. Never stop please.

[petersherlock]

This entire video is endlessly useful, but I feel like I've spent my whole 40+ year musical life looking for a summary as succinct as 16:14 through 18:25. What I've come to realize is that there is not enough time in the span of one human being's life to fully explore this subject matter. Thankfully creators such as this fine gent have volunteered their own time and creativity to give us all a head start.

[bakiskiswaka]

I've been playing keyboard for 20 years, and I have never heard anything as deep, as profound, as useful and as important, all wrapped up in simplicity, in such basic language that even a child could understand it. This my friend, is a GOLD, I am blow away. Plus, I don't usually write comments online, but whoah, I had to for this treasure. Thank you so much for this video...

[mytradingviewmytradingview]

you are the reason why at 42 yo i'm starting to learn music and play the piano

[BrianAndersonTT]

This video is like an award-winning documentary.

[matthewgriffiths]

I’m sure you’re starting to realise but, you really are the most dearly loved jazz teacher on the Tube...

...well, you and Jazz Duets 🙃

[anthonystark]

How many other viewers have struggled for months to understand modes, only to watch the first 4 minutes of this vid and realise how easy it is?
Great lesson vid! Subscribed.

[davidparenteau]

As many have already stated, this is by far one of the best music theory lessons I have ever been given. Thank you a million times.

[champdorian]

As a guitar player, I feel both overwhelmed and empowered. Thanks for unlocking my fretboard and my understanding to further explore limitless possibilities. This is a great turning point.

[thomasmartinscott]

I wish I had seen this 20 years ago. The guy who explained modes to me had me confused for nearly 3 years, before I figured it out. Your teaching method is WAY better than any I've EVER seen! Thank You!