Superimposing Pentatonics on Major 7th chords

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  • Опубліковано 3 гру 2019
  • Today, we will look at superimposing the 'classic' minor Pentatonic on
    Major 7ths chords.
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  • @andreafrancocolombo4506
    @andreafrancocolombo4506 4 роки тому +116

    Bass player here: astonishingly effective hack, thank you!

  • @mackk123
    @mackk123 4 роки тому +234

    It's like when binky puts on the headphones and experiences the fractal

  • @tonybates7870
    @tonybates7870 4 роки тому +17

    As soon as Cmaj7 to Dbmaj7 was played I heard the intro to Bowie's 'Changes', and the Ebmaj7 on the piano is a dead ringer for the beginning of Smokey and the Miracles' "More Love".

    • @thotballune
      @thotballune 4 роки тому

      Tony Bates I heard changes too! lol

  • @findtheothers
    @findtheothers 4 роки тому +71

    This is the exact musical concept that has intrigued me and had me itching to learn. And I love dodecahedrons so this was just over all pleasant.

  • @themennissvids
    @themennissvids 4 роки тому +138

    The fun thing about this is that the minor pentatonic you're using is one fifth away from the usual. (Em pent instead of Am pent on Cmaj7).
    It's a step in the bright-wards direction on the circle of fifths.
    If you go the other way (Dm pentatonic on Cmaj7) you get the 9, nat 11 (spicy for a major chord), fifth, sixth, and root.
    If you go one brighter from Em pent you get B pent which is the maj7th, 9th, 3rd, #11, and 13th/sixth which gives a lydian sound that I'm a big fan of!
    You can keep going one more to get some Jacob Collier esque superlydian sounds
    F#m pent over Cmaj7 gives you the #11, 13th, maj7th, #15th! and 3rd. Extra spicy but still sounds inside to me (especially if you're in a higher register).
    Cheers as usual for the video.

    • @drum-ape
      @drum-ape 4 роки тому +10

      legit this is the coolest YT comment I've ever seen. Thank you sir.

    • @xyzct
      @xyzct 4 роки тому +4

      Luke, I have to ponder your awesome comment, but it reminds me of this NewJazz video:
      ua-cam.com/video/KiEoJjWlGMY/v-deo.html&

    • @Yaju_S
      @Yaju_S 4 роки тому +3

      I just took a screenshot of your comment so I can study them later

    • @themennissvids
      @themennissvids 4 роки тому

      @@xyzct Just watched that video. It's great!

    • @Humareda16
      @Humareda16 4 роки тому +2

      Very useful comment, thanks!

  • @carlorenzi1802
    @carlorenzi1802 4 роки тому +8

    Something so simple, yet so complex in sound, still remains a calm sound.

  • @kOaldsanity
    @kOaldsanity 4 роки тому +37

    I love your videos. As a guitarist Ive always been blown away by jazz saxophonist shredders. Seeing those shapes and lines analyzed and with sheet music is soooo helpful in translating into my own practice/playing. Thanks for spreading the gnar🤘

  • @pedroantonioblanco1363
    @pedroantonioblanco1363 4 роки тому +3

    We can also use the minor pentatonic starting from the 7th. For example, in Cmaj7 it would be B minor pentatonic (D major pentatonic) and we would get a cool sound.
    Cmaj7 -> B - D - E - F# - A
    Cmaj7 -> B (M7) - D (9th) - E(M3rd) - F#(#11) - A(13th)

    • @JazzDuets
      @JazzDuets  4 роки тому +1

      yes, I am finishing this video right now. part 2 lydian

    • @khcrujxlyvlnojbuddf5147
      @khcrujxlyvlnojbuddf5147 11 місяців тому

      Thank you a lot! I've been looking for your explanation👏

  • @Rony7067
    @Rony7067 4 роки тому +145

    How can someone dislike this ??? What's wrong with the people ???
    I'm guitarist and this is by far the best YT channel I've come across !!!
    Keep up the good work Jazz Duets \m/

    • @richardsorice4509
      @richardsorice4509 4 роки тому +2

      I agree, Ronald. What could be the reason to dislike. Truly an awesome video!

    • @JBrooksNYS
      @JBrooksNYS 4 роки тому

      I'm not very good at theory and I couldn't understand it, so I disliked it.

    • @3lc_1_0.
      @3lc_1_0. 4 роки тому +5

      @@JBrooksNYS i think it´s not fair with that guy who studied several years to present us with this amazing video. this is not easy listening music, so if it is so hard to you understand, i suggest you start to study musical theory in order to realize how beautiful it is. this guy don´t deserve dislikes at all.

    • @JBrooksNYS
      @JBrooksNYS 4 роки тому +1

      @@3lc_1_0. I just dislike your comment

    • @GodsUnrulyFriends
      @GodsUnrulyFriends 4 роки тому +9

      Discussing sublime ideas with some people is like playing chess with a pigeon. It doesn't matter how good a player you are; the pigeon will knock over the pieces, take a dump on the board, and strut around like it already won the game.

  • @seanonel
    @seanonel 8 місяців тому

    Beautiful sounds. Thank you!

  • @IN2music2
    @IN2music2 4 роки тому +8

    Such good music theory all packed into a short clip. These breakdowns explain the foundation of so many jazz improvisational techniques I've heard over the years

  • @LuukSwinkels
    @LuukSwinkels 4 роки тому +5

    This is just the thing I needed to get started with more jazz composing as a classical musician. Thank you so so much

  • @user-sg5jg6eh9c
    @user-sg5jg6eh9c 9 місяців тому

    Excelente!!!! Thanks a lot 😊

  • @wenglish1968
    @wenglish1968 4 роки тому +45

    It could also be looked at as the Major Pentatonic starting on the 5th of the Maj7 Chord. (G Major Pentatonic over C Maj7}

    • @aslafofficialchannel4676
      @aslafofficialchannel4676 4 роки тому

      Brilliant

    • @Gunnar120
      @Gunnar120 4 роки тому +3

      Thinking about it as the dominant pentatonic is going to help a lot instead of a minor based on the third. Thank you!

    • @homeworldmusic
      @homeworldmusic 4 роки тому

      @Sibiljazzpiano good point

    • @cochi256
      @cochi256 4 роки тому

      But it's way easier to think of a minor pentatonic. At least it is on the guitar. Everyone knows a minor pentatonic

    • @tomsangster6417
      @tomsangster6417 2 роки тому +1

      @@cochi256 major pentatonic is just the 2nd mode of minor pentatonic

  • @robbes7rh
    @robbes7rh 4 роки тому +49

    By playing the mediant minor pentatonic scale over the tonic root, you are essentially building a fifth chord structure which is the basis for Pythagorean tuning (I think?). In any event, stacking perfect fifths produces richly resonating harmony that is a departure from the mundane tertiary harmony upon which the major and minor triad is built. So, starting with root C and progressing a perfect fifth upward we arrive at G, then D, then A then E, then B. And lo and behold we have the Eminor pentatonic, which is also the G major pentatonic. If you continued stacking another 5th from B, you arrive at F#, the augmented 4th degree in C which sounds very beautiful and exotic. If you stop there, you end up with the G major scale, which shares all the notes in C, save one, the F#. Stack another 5th from F# and you get C#. Although a seemingly harsh dissonance with the tonic root, the wide separation and the upper register of its position actually make it quite workable. A Thelonius Monk would gladly take that C# and plunk it down in the middle register and play it loud and proud on strong beats.It also works well as a leading or passing tone. Going up further to G# and D# and you’ve begun flirting with the imposition of minor tonality on top of what has been major tonality which is something Stravinsky liked to do.

    • @theofficialdiamondlou2418
      @theofficialdiamondlou2418 4 роки тому +1

      robbes7rh wow !!!!! I love this !!!!

    • @iansutherlin2595
      @iansutherlin2595 4 роки тому +5

      This is also similar to George Russell's lydian chromatic stuff.

    • @javiervaldovinos
      @javiervaldovinos 4 роки тому

      Damn man you know your shit

    • @unclesam997
      @unclesam997 4 роки тому +1

      r/iamverysmart

    • @robbes7rh
      @robbes7rh 4 роки тому

      Ian Sutherlin - Definitely up my alley. Thank you for mentioning George and the Lydian Chromatic Concept for Tonal Organization. I had to read the Wikipedia article to find out he was among the inner circle of Jazz luminaries in the mid to late 1950’s which is probably my favorite period. I’m looking forward to reading his treatise.

  • @arthurmee
    @arthurmee 4 роки тому +5

    I just love your unique style of presentation and, of course, the content too.

  • @voronOsphere
    @voronOsphere 4 роки тому +2

    Another fantastic and mind-opening lesson! Thanks, Jazz Duets!

  • @xblinketx
    @xblinketx 4 роки тому +1

    This is so brilliant! Inspiring as always.

  • @brunoe.3694
    @brunoe.3694 Рік тому

    This master class has changed my life! I bought the combo and I’ve been doing the exercises. The MP3s backing tracks are like a meditation. I can practice for hours. Nick you’re the best.

  • @melodyjoestar2528
    @melodyjoestar2528 4 роки тому +2

    Amazing work! Loved it

  • @malesmandi
    @malesmandi 4 роки тому

    This really opens up many possibilities of pentatonic scale! Thanks!

  • @arthurmee
    @arthurmee 3 місяці тому

    Love your tutorials and your books and PDFs.

  • @dkwvt13
    @dkwvt13 4 роки тому +1

    What a wonderful lesson and sound...! Thank You!

  • @alward5678
    @alward5678 2 роки тому

    Love these lessons

  • @adelicateharmony9224
    @adelicateharmony9224 4 роки тому +3

    Thanks so much for openly sharing your knowledge! It sounds like a good way to move away from standard chords and expand my sound palette!

  • @MrRezillo
    @MrRezillo 4 роки тому

    Beautiful! Extremely helpful! Mega thanks.

  • @xaxaportilho
    @xaxaportilho 3 роки тому

    LOVE IT!!!

  • @13bit19
    @13bit19 4 роки тому

    As always thank you

  • @FrancisFurtak
    @FrancisFurtak 4 роки тому

    Another great video! Thanks.

  • @TheNoushy12345
    @TheNoushy12345 4 роки тому +1

    awesome video man!! thank you so much for your constatly great content!

  • @Weewokk
    @Weewokk 3 роки тому

    Thanks! I'm so excited to try this out in practice. Love the colour of that intro.

  • @flavioalheira
    @flavioalheira 4 роки тому

    Great tip. Thank you very much

  • @tonyrapa-tonyrapa
    @tonyrapa-tonyrapa 4 роки тому +4

    Really enjoyed that...

  • @tickettofate746
    @tickettofate746 4 роки тому

    This is really helpful, thank you! Well explained and visualized.

  • @martyg374
    @martyg374 4 роки тому

    very well explained, sounds great.

  • @donmilland7606
    @donmilland7606 4 роки тому

    The organization and presentation of this complex material is the best I've seen. Its so good that I was compelled to buy your products in order to support your great work!

  •  4 роки тому +1

    Super interesting, thanks for the video!

  • @markjohnson9485
    @markjohnson9485 4 роки тому +1

    Magnificent!!! 👏👏👏👏

  • @vitodonatone846
    @vitodonatone846 4 роки тому +1

    Great lesson...wonderful!!!!

  • @grinpick
    @grinpick 3 роки тому

    Been playing guitars and keyboards for personal enjoyment about sixty years now. This video makes certain relationships that I had semi-grasped into a much more explicit and usable form. Thanks.

  • @officialgreenson4201
    @officialgreenson4201 4 роки тому +2

    the early intro licks is wonderful

  • @cryptonegocios
    @cryptonegocios 4 роки тому +2

    Nice exercise!!!! thank you!

  • @jollyvoqar195
    @jollyvoqar195 4 роки тому

    I've seen this presented before but this explanation made WAY more sense. Thanks.

  • @Sarastro010267
    @Sarastro010267 4 роки тому

    Absolutely phantastic❤

  • @twinturbohenry
    @twinturbohenry 3 роки тому

    Amazing video!! Thank you!!!!

  • @obiem9319
    @obiem9319 4 роки тому +1

    Wow! Great lesson

  • @craigkeller
    @craigkeller 4 роки тому +2

    Great video! Thanks.

  • @CobraTopGD
    @CobraTopGD 4 роки тому +1

    This sounds so beautiful 😍

  • @wadesharp11
    @wadesharp11 4 роки тому

    Great lesson thanks

  • @hlpianin
    @hlpianin 2 роки тому

    Thank you!

  • @snowyowl1717
    @snowyowl1717 4 роки тому

    Awesome video. Love the hack

  • @CreativelyeXplained
    @CreativelyeXplained 4 роки тому +1

    Awesome!!!

  • @LennyPrice
    @LennyPrice Рік тому

    More brilliant content, Nick! Love how you tie the music theory to the SOUND! #ForwardMotion ♥

  • @jacquelamontharenberg
    @jacquelamontharenberg 4 роки тому

    Nick.... I love the tone and mood of this sound. I downloaded these exercises late last year and appreciate the free updates you provide. So simple to remember this. Start on the 3rd of the major chord and play the minor pentatonic. Great improvisational opportunities with this. Thanks for the exceptional way you present the material.

    • @JazzDuets
      @JazzDuets  4 роки тому

      Thanks! Working on part 2 today!!!

  • @EmmanuelIstace
    @EmmanuelIstace 4 роки тому

    Just love the amazing condiment metaphor, will have great use of it ^^

  • @heuxheux
    @heuxheux 4 роки тому

    what a beautiful sound

  • @composer7325
    @composer7325 4 роки тому +1

    Very interesting, thank you.

  • @gedofgont1006
    @gedofgont1006 4 роки тому

    Wow! Such jazz bliss from such simple ideas!! I'm in lurve!!😍🤝

  • @RolandySax
    @RolandySax 4 роки тому +2

    Thanks, useful!

  • @carlosaperezstrauss1285
    @carlosaperezstrauss1285 4 роки тому

    Wonderful!!

  • @erzloh
    @erzloh 4 роки тому

    that's dope! thank you

  • @MELONenSURPRISE
    @MELONenSURPRISE 4 роки тому

    Well done

  • @gabrielmirandamartinez8451
    @gabrielmirandamartinez8451 4 роки тому

    Bravo, thanks man!! Really cool!! Muy buen trabajo

  • @creativejamtracks677
    @creativejamtracks677 3 роки тому

    That’s a really useful lesson thanks for the effort you put in👍

  • @matteur11
    @matteur11 4 роки тому +1

    Very good, as always...

  • @antibalas79
    @antibalas79 4 роки тому +1

    Amazing!

  • @William_sJazzLoft
    @William_sJazzLoft 4 роки тому +3

    Interesting. This will definitely help me imagine more when i practice.

  • @slimturnpike
    @slimturnpike 4 роки тому

    Mind blowing

  • @gabimeredith1
    @gabimeredith1 4 роки тому

    This channel is simply awesome!

  • @juancarlossanchez7318
    @juancarlossanchez7318 3 роки тому

    Thanks!!

  • @alexojohndlaborgona3653
    @alexojohndlaborgona3653 4 роки тому +2

    Excelente!. Saludos mr. Nick!.

  • @SdrumingG
    @SdrumingG 4 роки тому

    Saw it and immediately subscribed and buy the pdf. Great video, dude!!

  • @GrumpyOldGuy777
    @GrumpyOldGuy777 4 роки тому +4

    Thanks for this incredible lesson! Folks may also enjoy Rick Beato's "Multiple Pentatonics over chords"

  • @LukeSky0
    @LukeSky0 Рік тому

    Dude, you're awesome...

  • @triclone123
    @triclone123 3 роки тому

    Wow! Delicious stuff! I have always been a fan of your videos and work. Finally today, I purchased the Pentatonic bundle. I even got a discount. I cannot explain how excited I feel. I just can't thank you enough. This is very valuable to me. Thank you!

    • @triclone123
      @triclone123 3 місяці тому

      @DiogenesNephew Ok Dio-genes Nep-hew. You do sound like an ex-pert

  • @rainq.6715
    @rainq.6715 3 роки тому +1

    ❤❤❤love it mucho!!

  • @garrettwhite9546
    @garrettwhite9546 4 роки тому +1

    Great stuff

  • @a.dejesus792
    @a.dejesus792 4 роки тому

    Great video.

  • @TheBassKitty
    @TheBassKitty 4 роки тому

    Love it ❤️

  • @jonathanrodriguez5584
    @jonathanrodriguez5584 4 роки тому

    Awesome thanks you!

  • @michaelpowell7120
    @michaelpowell7120 4 роки тому +1

    VERY NICE.

  • @palomoshow1
    @palomoshow1 4 роки тому +2

    Thanks...

  • @laisaraujo5531
    @laisaraujo5531 4 роки тому +1

    q aula massa meu amigo incrivel

  • @h.m.9569
    @h.m.9569 4 роки тому +16

    Dear Nick, I bought a PDF (cantaloupe Island) a few days ago and am very satisfied with the content and having a lot fun with the exercises. I think the odd note Groupings are especially nice and I would be really interested in a video about the rich rhythmic varieties one can do with them and how to practice these rhythms!!
    Thank you so far for your Content
    Jack

    • @JazzDuets
      @JazzDuets  4 роки тому +5

      It was/is on the list! And now even more. Thanks

  • @saftigesfruchtchen456
    @saftigesfruchtchen456 4 роки тому

    pretty nice thanks mate

  • @halasimov1362
    @halasimov1362 4 роки тому

    Thanks for showing the degrees!

  • @MrFedemoral
    @MrFedemoral 4 роки тому +1

    wonderful

  • @HussainSaahil
    @HussainSaahil 4 роки тому

    I am buying this right now!!

  • @mauropolese3275
    @mauropolese3275 4 роки тому +2

    Sei veramente bravo! Like!

  • @shanedefeo6881
    @shanedefeo6881 Рік тому

    Beautiful information that in my case goes way beyond useful.I'm a guitarist and can sight read tab,and use notation only for the rhythm,so my real hack will be to eventually forget the Damned tablature even though it is great for positions even when you start going beyond amateur.
    I have this habit of playing blue notes in my pentatonic scales so with some of these examples I will have to look out and sometimes drop this habit making them "avoid" notes rather than blue.
    Thank you very much for this orecious information.

  • @benjaminwoodrowmusic6070
    @benjaminwoodrowmusic6070 4 роки тому +2

    Lovely

  • @IRuinEvrything
    @IRuinEvrything 4 роки тому

    life changing.
    third mode pentatonic as target chord is implied 1.
    Highlights all the tension notes and leaves out the salad.

  • @RonanKearney1
    @RonanKearney1 4 роки тому

    Thank you

  • @burakyavuz3412
    @burakyavuz3412 4 роки тому +2

    amazing channel.

  • @theblackpowerguitar
    @theblackpowerguitar 4 роки тому

    Wooow, just blow my mind!

  • @viewersvideos7328
    @viewersvideos7328 4 роки тому

    Thanks a lot

  • @47Irock
    @47Irock 4 роки тому +2

    Dude this is sick

  • @JasonBruer
    @JasonBruer 4 роки тому

    Great stuff old bean!!

  • @haroldmsimmons
    @haroldmsimmons 3 роки тому

    As a sax player, this is DOPE! I'm going to invest in these exercises.

  • @GreenDragoonArt
    @GreenDragoonArt 4 роки тому

    Awesome, thanks for this ear opening content! :D