Why Are There Three Minor Scales?

What are the three minor scales? Why are there three versions anyway? Let's put them all on the fretboard and see what we find out!

00:00 Thesis
01:54 Lesson
12:17 Wrap Up

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Thanks for watching!
Chris

[lauskop]

The best explanation on this topic I ever saw. And 'Yesterday' as an unforgettable Example.
Lesson accomplished. Thanks a lot.

[bmcd]

Chris should have 1 million subscribers. Absolutely one of the top teachers on YouTube.

Real lessons rather than fluff, practical, learnable and accessible. Brilliant

[TomCollinsBanjo]

So clear and well explained. This has demystified minor scales for me, and I don't even play guitar! Beautifully done, Chris!!

[wheatoncloud]

There are people who talk with their hands, and then there is this guy.

[Roots]

Great lesson. I knew the scales but didn't know the WHY. I feel enlightened. Thank you Chris.

[EricWestphal]

Haha, the "Way Too Spicy Problem" indeed! That must be why I like Harmonic Minor so much. Great lesson!

[stevehamm]

Outstanding! I have been wondering about this for years.

[zentime]

My man, that was a fantastic presentation!

[nealbosanquet]

I REALLY ENJOY YOUR VIDS. ABSOLUTELY SUPERB TEACHING METHOD. CLEAR, CONCISE AND RELEVANT TO PRACTICAL PLAYING.

[Kdog]

Yes, just discovered your videos. Great lesson!

[stormy]

Great lesson as aways thanks so much really appreciate your help 👍👍

[kdavis]

Chris, simply put you are the man!!! Mahalo

[masterbuilder]

Great lesson Chris. Thank you. Well done sir 👍

[mcsgfww]

Great lesson! This was always confusing to me, you made it make sense finally.

[Alfredo-fdrd]

You’re really good at explaining about the scales and how to play thank you so much it going to give it a try

[bazilbrushrocks]

Fascinating. I had heard of all of these scales, but never knew the "why" before. Now I have to harmonize each of them to see if they produce any oddballs.

[ianmartinez]

Hi Chris, I love your lessons . Is there a way that you can put tabs so that I can understand it better! I would greatly appreciate it! Thanks Chris!!!

[LostMountainRestoration]

Great lesson, perfectly presented. I learned a lot - thank you!

[capbubba]

The melodic-Natural minor trick is very cool, great lesson Chris 👍😎👍

[simonwise]

Another excellent explanation. Love yr work.