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as a piano player who is totally blind since birth, oh my goodness was this helpful! thank you profusely for verbally explaining every single thing you were doing as you were drawing these scales on what I assume to be a graph paper. or a musical staff. I'm not totally sure what you were using since I can't see it. definitely am subscribing to your channel! not many people verbally describe things to this great detail. this was fabulous! keep up the great work.
@@atomicplayz2436 Notice none of the answers to your question have come from CLG Productions...oh, that's right he's blind...from birth...yet he is making reflex assumptions about drawing...on graph paper specifically, that he's apparently not seen. Bollocks!
Thanks so much for putting the time and effort into making these Videos...i've just started studying songwriting and music theory and i'm finding this SO helpful..i'm passing your youtube channel onto my class who i know will also appreciate it! thanks again! you're awesome! have a brilliant day.
Assuming you're referring to my first example (C to C chromatic scale) the final C doesn't need a natural as it is not in the same space (or on the same line) as the C# that precedes it. An accidental (sharp, flat, natural) is only applicable to the same line or space. A key signature with, for example, C# affects every C regardless of the line or space in which the note sits. I hope I've helped but do let me know if you need further assistance. Best wishes.
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So am I right in thinking that the first note on a new line goes by the signature key, unless it is a C or an F (as both follow the natural notes B & E resp. therefore needing no signing as naturals)? Is it also true that all other notes follow the rule that all accidentals stick to being either all # or all ♭signed for clarity and consistency? I'm learning the Guitar and Notation together which is why I need to be so clear ... If I get it up to this point I'm on track. Much appreciated!
I see! Don't worry though - a natural symbol is not required on the C or the F as there is no sharp or flat before it to require the use of a natural symbol. Naturals are only used: if they are to 'cancel' a previous accidental (on the same space/line) in the same bar OR to cancel a sharp/flat from the key signature. Hope this helps. Best wishes.
It's often down to the context of how the note appears that determines how it is "spelt". One notable example is the Gb major scale; the fourth note of it should be named Cb and not B (you can't have Bb and then have B then Db; there MUST be a derivative of C). Similarly the seventh note of the F# major scale is E# and not F.
My understanding of chromatic scales has been oversimplified and so are chromatic notes. In scales, I simply used to think of a sequence of semitones. As a less obvious consequence, I have been confused about what and how to spell enharmonic notes correctly on the fundamental level. My thinking regarding correct spelling have been based on the key, scales, mode, intervals, chord construction, and ultimately in the context of functional harmony and tonal music. A less tonal music (but not atonal), which has a lot of chromatic notes and chords, does not make sense to me anymore because of my lack of understanding at its core. This video helps a lot especially the rules and examples! Thanks a lot!
I was taught that you've got to use sharps for ascending chromatic scales even if they have flats in key signatures. Is that wrong or just another variation?
Quick question, in the Bb major scale, why is it necessary to indicate when a natural note is meant? I understand it in the first case regarding the B, since when not indicated it is implied that it is a flat, and in the case of E, but what about the rest of the notes? Many thanks.
Didn't you say in an earlier video that when drawing a scale, you need to have a new note on each line or space?at 5:20 you have Bb and then B rather than Cb. Why?
Hi, thanks for your videos. They are really so helpful and clear. Just checking on the above Chromatic scale with the key signature of Bb major. Degree 8 ending on Bb is assumed by the key signature? Is it not affected by the B natural on degree 2? So should have a flat accidental on degree 8 - the last B to cancel out the B natural on degree 2. Not sure why it does not have a flat accidental?
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Hi there and thank you for the informative vid. I just wanted to ask, say if you were playing intervals and played say a minor interval like a minor third would that be considered a chromatic interval?
That's OK. The golden rule is that you only need to add accidentals where absolutely necessary. Stephen has also pointed out in another video that, for students sitting exams, some examiners may dock points for unnecessary use of accidentals. It could also be argued that unnecessary accidentals can clutter music needlessly, making it harder to read.
A natural sign is not required there, because there were no accidentals prior to it that would have affected its pitch, nor is it affected by the key signature.
Dad gum it! I don't like typing on the touch screen, but it looks like I'm not going to have a choice. I am definitely subscribing. there! Happy now, Google? lol.
In the enigmatic scale, the sixth uses it. Compared to a standard ionic major scale, the enigmatic scale looks like this: 1, b2, 3, #4, #5, ##6, 7 So in the key of C, this would be the enigmatic scale: C, Db, E, F#, G#, A#, B
Asger Skov Velling WRONG! The sixth is sharped once NOT twice! Try again. Notice you even have an A sharp in key of C (which is correct) NOT A double sharp as in your mistaken formula.
+Bugsbunny48 While the solfège system seems to be very prominent in countries whose first language is not English, it is not as common in English-speaking countries, where the note names ARE more often named after the first seven letters of the alphabet.
Yeah but whsts the point in doing it? So what? And fir that matter why not just make all the keys alternate one white and one black, so that there are an exactly equal number of white and black keys, instead of the two then three black pattern? Nobody seems to be able to answer that question.....!
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as a piano player who is totally blind since birth, oh my goodness was this helpful! thank you profusely for verbally explaining every single thing you were doing as you were drawing these scales on what I assume to be a graph paper. or a musical staff. I'm not totally sure what you were using since I can't see it. definitely am subscribing to your channel! not many people verbally describe things to this great detail. this was fabulous! keep up the great work.
How did you type this
@@atomicplayz2436 there are lots of technologies that allow blind people to type
@@onullo including: another person
@@atomicplayz2436 speech to text is an awesome tool.
@@atomicplayz2436 Notice none of the answers to your question have come from CLG Productions...oh, that's right he's blind...from birth...yet he is making reflex assumptions about drawing...on graph paper specifically, that he's apparently not seen. Bollocks!
you are amazing, now i can actually have a chance in my music theory test
I have one tomorrow
@@felipequintana6398 What pitch of the scale has the notes: A-A#-B-B#-C#-D-D#-E-E#-F#-F##-G#-A?
@@milestailsprower4555 dude
@@milestailsprower4555 lol you broke rule 2 so many times
@@SallionMang no I didn't.
Thanks so much for putting the time and effort into making these Videos...i've just started studying songwriting and music theory and i'm finding this SO helpful..i'm passing your youtube channel onto my class who i know will also appreciate it!
thanks again! you're awesome!
have a brilliant day.
Assuming you're referring to my first example (C to C chromatic scale) the final C doesn't need a natural as it is not in the same space (or on the same line) as the C# that precedes it. An accidental (sharp, flat, natural) is only applicable to the same line or space. A key signature with, for example, C# affects every C regardless of the line or space in which the note sits. I hope I've helped but do let me know if you need further assistance. Best wishes.
Hi! I am a new subscriber! I thoroughly enjoyed this vid. It really helped me understand the chromatic scale! I have for sure shared this vid!
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This just helped me come up with new and darker melody ideas...... THANK YOU!
I love how you are very objective at teaching music theory! Excellent job!
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So am I right in thinking that the first note on a new line goes by the signature key, unless it is a C or an F (as both follow the natural notes B & E resp. therefore needing no signing as naturals)?
Is it also true that all other notes follow the rule that all accidentals stick to being either all # or all ♭signed for clarity and consistency?
I'm learning the Guitar and Notation together which is why I need to be so clear ...
If I get it up to this point I'm on track.
Much appreciated!
I see! Don't worry though - a natural symbol is not required on the C or the F as there is no sharp or flat before it to require the use of a natural symbol. Naturals are only used: if they are to 'cancel' a previous accidental (on the same space/line) in the same bar OR to cancel a sharp/flat from the key signature. Hope this helps. Best wishes.
Why can't we add E#?
@@sandaruwaniperera6481 Because E# is still a white key
It's often down to the context of how the note appears that determines how it is "spelt". One notable example is the Gb major scale; the fourth note of it should be named Cb and not B (you can't have Bb and then have B then Db; there MUST be a derivative of C). Similarly the seventh note of the F# major scale is E# and not F.
My understanding of chromatic scales has been oversimplified and so are chromatic notes. In scales, I simply used to think of a sequence of semitones. As a less obvious consequence, I have been confused about what and how to spell enharmonic notes correctly on the fundamental level. My thinking regarding correct spelling have been based on the key, scales, mode, intervals, chord construction, and ultimately in the context of functional harmony and tonal music. A less tonal music (but not atonal), which has a lot of chromatic notes and chords, does not make sense to me anymore because of my lack of understanding at its core.
This video helps a lot especially the rules and examples! Thanks a lot!
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So write all the notes from L to R in the octave and stick to sharps or flats. That's it? Have I missed something, or is that all there's is?
sir,thank you so much for sharing your music theories with us...do you have the lessons for tones and semitones???
why did you write the flat symbol of d♭in 5:19 when you mentioned not to, for the signature already describes the scale as a flat accidental?
then on 5:34, no flat symbol was added to e♭, that's what I mean
I was taught that you've got to use sharps for ascending chromatic scales even if they have flats in key signatures. Is that wrong or just another variation?
Quick question, in the Bb major scale, why is it necessary to indicate when a natural note is meant? I understand it in the first case regarding the B, since when not indicated it is implied that it is a flat, and in the case of E, but what about the rest of the notes? Many thanks.
Didn't you say in an earlier video that when drawing a scale, you need to have a new note on each line or space?at 5:20 you have Bb and then B rather than Cb. Why?
Hi, thanks for your videos. They are really so helpful and clear. Just checking on the above Chromatic scale with the key signature of Bb major. Degree 8 ending on Bb is assumed by the key signature? Is it not affected by the B natural on degree 2? So should have a flat accidental on degree 8 - the last B to cancel out the B natural on degree 2. Not sure why it does not have a flat accidental?
correction to my last comment. in that comment, it says definitely unsubscribing. that would have been Google voice dictation being stupid! what I was trying to say was, definitely am subscribing to your channel. my profuse apology for the typo.
I thought it was google chrome
Thank you so much I have a test tomorrow
Hi there and thank you for the informative vid. I just wanted to ask, say if you were playing intervals and played say a minor interval like a minor third would that be considered a chromatic interval?
Now I'm almost ready for my Theory exam which I got a C+ in last semester... haha... thanks so much :D
explained very well! thanks!
This helped me right before my quiz, thank you!
Hello Thanks you. Do have all these on a book or can I download all.
That's OK. The golden rule is that you only need to add accidentals where absolutely necessary. Stephen has also pointed out in another video that, for students sitting exams, some examiners may dock points for unnecessary use of accidentals. It could also be argued that unnecessary accidentals can clutter music needlessly, making it harder to read.
in what situation I most use this in real life ?
Michael Nova when ur writing music
Death metal guitar solo
What program do you use to make your awesome videos?
Nice video i need help for my music theory exam
how about a question like: 'starting on supertonic of Eb major (descending)' how would you work that out???
Great video! I think 11ZEPHYR67 is refering to the Bb Major example. I noticed that too and the F wasn't written as a natura either. Thanks!
A natural sign is not required there, because there were no accidentals prior to it that would have affected its pitch, nor is it affected by the key signature.
what about harmonic and melodic chromatic scales?
How to apply chromatic scales on a solo
I have a better understanding in the semi tones of my guitar written in as a notes
Should not the third note C be written as C Natural, as were the D,E,G and A Naturals?
Why are sharps used going down?
I knew this i just wanted to make sure i know what i know what i supposed to do for my band exam
Does the scale include the 13th?
Wow...thanks ❤❤❤
Why isn’t there an Fb someone tell me always wanderer that so is Fb Gb? Or it doesn’t exist?
thanks, well explained
Thank you very much! Sorry for a long delay, I had a busy few months
on c double sharp example you could have put e sharp instead of f natural
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why didn't you put a natural symbol by the F on the B-flat scale?
This is great, thank you so much! ~ Cheers
I learned so much.
Very nice, I'm saving this for later if ya know what I mean ;)... by that, I mean writing music
Great video !
Excellent.
after watching this video, i realized that i've refused so many temptations.
Why do we ever need double #?
In the enigmatic scale, the sixth uses it.
Compared to a standard ionic major scale, the enigmatic scale looks like this:
1, b2, 3, #4, #5, ##6, 7
So in the key of C, this would be the enigmatic scale:
C, Db, E, F#, G#, A#, B
One of his videos on minor scales also explains another reason why there must be a double-sharp.
Thanks for the comment. I'll look into this.
Asger Skov Velling
WRONG! The sixth is sharped once NOT twice! Try again. Notice you even have an A sharp in key of C (which is correct) NOT A double sharp as in your mistaken formula.
very useful
Thanks!
Damn this is the basic version. Good job tho. I need the rudments 2 version, using a different pattern and written part. Thanks tho.
Thank you,sir
Thanks so much. :)
great help!
Semi tone and half step is same .
Thank you!
I learned the meaning of chromatic scale I thought it was just a random name😂
Thanks
Whole, whole, half, whole whole half
HALLO WHY it s mean chromatic ??
Im only here for understanding Chromatica by Lady Gaga
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Now teach me how to press Chromatic Scales Fast for La Campanella
Who came here because of GAGA’s new album
Very good, but the notes or the tunes sounds; do re mi fa sol la si do, not c d e f g a b, i dont know who invented that, but i think he was wrong.
+Bugsbunny48 While the solfège system seems to be very prominent in countries whose first language is not English, it is not as common in English-speaking countries, where the note names ARE more often named after the first seven letters of the alphabet.
Stupid
@@Texy88 hi
Yeah but whsts the point in doing it? So what? And fir that matter why not just make all the keys alternate one white and one black, so that there are an exactly equal number of white and black keys, instead of the two then three black pattern? Nobody seems to be able to answer that question.....!