The bob ross of piano tutorials, his voice is so soothing and his piano just resonates so calmly and his fingers move so fluidly. This man deserves to teach at Berkeley. If anyone ever has Oliver Prehn as their teacher they'll 100% undoubtedly become successful. You are one treasure of a human being and i wish you keep teaching on and inspiring so many more people, thank you so much Mr. Oliver.
As a berklee grad myself, I agree. All these videos are conveyed in a way that is so eye opening and simple to understand. Helping me continue my journey as a bassist.
@@SkateBoston Hey man i am thinking of getting into a music school, can u give an honest opinion if i should? Because youtube provides nice theory and all and im contemplating a lot about this, many regards
Ariel Schumann Maybe not Berklee but you have to study and learn. And live. Any music that you learn is great but must interact with every other part of life. And with itself. If you are talking with children what do you discuss? Socrates? The meaning of life? The Pythagorean theory? I’m not talking about dummying down either. Study can help you acquire the maturity to know when to do what. Experience too. It’s like imaging Goliath on the battle field taunting his enemies to fight him. Who wants to do this? It’s a waste of time, unless like him you lack good and positive personality traits as Goliath did, and was showed up by a child. I think all this can be good.
@@ancientdeeds6634 Music school helps you get contacts which maybe get you jobs later on. Networking is a big part of music school. I don't really know where in the world you are, but it should be a no brainer to join if you don't have to go into deep monetary debt. So maybe consider european conservatories.
This is the only tutor I have found who I believe teaches the modes the 'right way round'. Most approach this from a more formal way, whereas this teaches by explaining the sound of the modes and how they are related in terms of tonal colour. I have read books, watched tutorials but this was the missing connection I have been looking for. Excellent!
This is not a traditional restricted one scale solo. No, this is like going around the garden picking different flowers creating a nice bouquet of colors. So visually appealing. Well said Oliver!
In just a few months of studying Oliver's lessons, I have made great progress in understanding the functional relationships of modes. This greatly expanded my possibilities in improvisation. I regret that now there is no way to donate from Russia, due to terrible events... Many thanks to Oliver, your lessons help me a lot to get through this pain and disappointment. I wish peace, harmony and freedom to all people!
So far I only saw the first two minutes; a slow introduction of what is in the video. Yet, I'm enjoying it as i would a good movie. I don't know anyone who has that talent. It's a pleasure to watch and learn from you Oliver.
Oliver, you are the best teacher I have ever encountered You teach music theory and jazz in such an intelligent way Thank you for all you are doing for all of us
You are the most incredible teacher ever. Today has been the most enlightening day! I get excited when I see 30 or 40 minute long videos from you because there has never been bad content. Thank you for teaching us all of this amazing stuff and completely for free, you are a true gift from heaven. Thank you, thank you thank you. When patreon cooperates, look for a Sam!
In billions of people to finally find a enlightened soul like you that brings love passion generosity and knowledge to another level Oliver we are extremely grateful for ur life God bless you brother
It is very few teachers that has the gift of transmitting the knowledge in a way that makes the student comfortable and understanding. You are really fantastic! 🙏🌟🎶
That is absolutely brilliant! You explained the modes so crystal clearly and dispel the fear and unravel the knots I have on this subject ! Thank you very very much!
Thank you Oliver Prehn. You make complex jazz theory so easy for everyone to understand. You make learning very easy and enjoyable. Me and my music student are learning a lot from you. We appreciate your great work. Thank you Sir.
Oliver, take a bow ❤... I come from Indian music, which has no treatment of harmonies but is a very evolved system of melodic music. I wanted to bridge my knowledge to modes I shopped around and saw dozens of videos about modes. They were all good, different combinations of technical knowledge and some indication of "darkness". But the way you arranged the modes absolutely brought it home. Thankyou sir
This is the most important lesson on how to use modes ever made, and the best part is he shows you how to use it in a practical manner. Thank you so much for this video.
When you pushed the boundaries at the end, I almost cried. I've been wanting to see this done so that I know it's possible. Thank you; you're a magician.
For a piano student to be willing to learn something that´s quite complicated, they need to understand the value of what they´re about to learn. I think this channel does this better than any other channel, you want to learn these complicated concepts because he´s so good at conveying how good you can make it sound if you put in the effort.
It is because of you that I have the foundational knowledge of understanding the modes, and where they come from, and how to derive a set of modes from ANY given scale pattern of notes in various steps. Thanks for that knowledge.
Mr Prehn, I have no doubts in my mind that you are the best YT educator for music theory out there. All of your work is simply stellar and I rejoice to see that other people in the community hold the same view. Keep up the incredible attitude and humble spirit! Best regards and God bless!
This is SO helpful! I am a 100% beginner with basically no knowledge of music theory so I really appreciate the breakdown of the transitions between modes.
Hi Oliver - have you ever looked at what you presented here from the perspective of the circle of fifths? For example, when you play C Lydian you are actually playing G Major over C. C Mixolydian is F Major over C, and so on you get to C Locrian, which is just Db Major over C. When you look at it this way and with what you’ve presented in regards to breaking the boundaries, you are playing D Major over C, which doesn’t tie to any known mode because D Major has a C# in it, but it’s not “wrong” - it just has its own super bright sound. It’s almost like there are 5 other modes that we don’t touch because the root is either sharpened or flattened, but they still have their own interesting sound that’s worth exploring! It’s also interesting that Lydian is the only “official” mode to the right of Ionian. Sometimes I think this gives credence to George Russel when he said that Lydian is actually the true “home” scale in music and not Ionian, and that makes sense when you consider that there are no avoid notes when you play a Lydian scale over a Maj7.
Thanks Oliver, I haven't heard anyone explain modes like that. The idea of a pentatonic mode creates even more freedom. You have explained what Erik Satie was into. You always give us something to think about & work on. Thanks again.
Holy moses, Batman. I've been teaching myself for almost thirty years and just found your videos. They are so damn good. Pedagogical, thorough and systematic. You answer all the questions I've had trouble figuring out lately AND you give me methods to memorize and understand. You rock! Thanks for enlightening me.
Am saving this lesson looks like a gem. Btw ur name rocks with me. Had an all city choir director by that name. Loved the way he taught us to sing the lord's prayer. Beautiful person. .
This is the most favorite lesson I've watched through. I come back to it over and over to simply my anxiety riddled brain. You are a gift that keeps on giving. Thank you so much.
Musicions!! This is THE TEACHER of NEWJAZZ. The Style everybody want, but was afraid. He has a Way to show all this Things who everybody understand. Even with no Knowledge at all! thx Oliver!!
you are by far my favourite music pedagogist. consice, systematic, and demystifying. You reveal the patterns that makes flowing improvisation so much more fun and exciting. I wish there were more music teachers out there like you and I wish I had a teacher like you in my adolesence.
this might be the best music tutorial i have seen, let alone, if you take the first part by itself. it makes so much more sense this way than any other explanation ive heard. this way its clearly just a series of different (contextual) expressions in reference to a tonal center that can be ordered along a dimension of being experienced as brighter/darker. thanks!
Excellent Church Modes piano lesson 💙😀 I am so grateful 🙏😀💙. Your wonderful lesson has giving me a confirmation of each of the Church Modes scales, great to know maestro. Thank you 😀
What a truly wonderful and humble teacher you are!! Im watching this as a guitarist, but you make understanding these modes and scales so easy. The way you teach is just the best around UA-cam, thankyou a lot
Thank you Oliver for your work and generosity, you are a great teacher ! 02:13 Basic introduction 10:57 Multi Modes 24:17 How to break the Diatonic Boundaries 29:25 Inspiration
FINALLY someone teaching modes correctly instead of just the major mode starting from different positions! The advanced part is the most amazing and useful I have ever seen!
I totally love how clean those videos are kept. No unnecessary interruptions, modes in order, showcased with colors, y-axis and so much more. And that voice is so relaxing, the Bundeswehr-ad after the video gave me a heart-attack. LOL
Okay, you just blew my mind about 27 mns. in by extending beyond the standard major modes - subscribed and I am going to be working translating this lesson to my guitar. Thank you, Oliver!
You, Mr. Oliver, whoever you are... You are, exactly, what my soul needed, to keep fighting... and I am SO grateful for you!!! (...and you ARE a genius, by the way... and an appreciated one!!!) Music IS life. Music IS truth. ...And there IS great power in the truth! ...And you hold it, beautifully! Thank you!!!
I am a sax player, intermediate level, who dabbles with the piano to help myself. I am a visual learner, and picturing the piano keyboard helps me. You have helped me to understand modes and how to use them. Great teaching, challenging and stimulating. Be safe and well.
Ich bin immer wieder tief beeindruckt von Ihrer klaren, logischen und zugleich liebenswürdigen Art zu unterrichten. Bin eine mittelmässige Klassikamateurin und habe es schon vor 30 Jahren mit Jazz versucht, jedoch mit zu wenig Zeit (Beruf) und System. Jetzt ist meine Lebenssituation anders und dank Ihnen hab ich erstmalig die Hoffnung, meinem Ziel, dem freien Spiel näher zu kommen. Danke für Ihre bereichernden Lektionen. Sie sind ein wirklich berufener, charismatischer Pädagoge und Musiker. Bleiben Sie gesund. Liebe Grüsse aus Zürich
I have had so much brain grind to get better at modes, with painstaking theory studying, resources, books, etc. This video feels like an oasis in between the chaotic dessert of daunting possibilities. Thanks so so much.
Un vero artista ama la sua arte e sa comunicarla agli altri con passione e semplicità, ecco la tua vera prerogativa, Oliver: tu sei un grande artista! E noi, tuoi pulcini, grazie alla diligenza di mamma chioccia, incominciamo a muoverci con consapevolezza in quel mondo infinito che è il piacere di vivere in musica, grazie! A true artist loves his art and knows how to communicate it to others with passion and simplicity, here is your true prerogative, Oliver: you are a great artist! And we, your chicks, thanks to the diligence of mother hen, we begin to move with awareness in that infinite world that is the pleasure of living in music, thank you!
Im a musician and a bus driver too. You make awesome instructional videos! Congrats! I learned a few new modes of explaining because of you. A big thanks!
It's mesmerizing... just a simple lesson but done with so much feeling and cleverness that it becomes a true master piece charming the mind and the ears... Pure genius.
You are an amazing instructor I listened to this a year ago and came back to it and still getting gems from this. This is one of the hidden gems in the internet thank you for helping me study and get better in music
Even if I play the guitar, and jazz is not my main genre, I must say that this is probably the best lesson about modes I've ever seen. Using the pentatonic substitutions/superimposition will never be the same after this! Thanks a lot!
I don't understand how come it was difficult for me to understand modes for years and then I come to your channel and my brain is understanding a lot more. Thank you so much Oliver. I guess nothing happens before it's time. Blessings to you and thanks again.
Wow... I've studied jazz theory and jazz piano at a music school in Japan, and I've met some good teachers there, but your video contents are just waaaaaaay too better than in Japan. So many of my puzzled music theory just cleared up and finally made sense. I can feel my passion towards jazz piano trying to find it's way out, thank you so much for these amazing contents.
Wow... this lesson was mindblowing. Thank you so much for this! By FAR the best lessons I've ever found on the internet or in the real world. It all just clicks in ways it never did before. I can't even tell you how many times I've sat down to try and expand my theory or learn modes and ended up overwhelmed and exhausted. I found your channel only two days ago and already I feel like I've improved tenfold. Thank you!
Your videos are really a huge gift for all. You have inspired and helped me to understand music as a fun and creative thing to do, rather than a suffering process of learning. The lessons are really complete, rich and helpful. Thank you very much. Roger
This was incredible. I've been struggling to learn this for a while and I never really knew why I even wanted to learn it. You not only taught it better than anyone else, but you inspired me to use it. You are an amazing teacher.
This is by far the best music theory lesson I’ve ever watched! So inspiring, so beautiful. And the sound of your piano… After trying most of the things you’ve presented to us by myself, I just look in the mirror and see Jacob Collier 😁 Not trying to make out of myself, just want to say, that I’m so thankful to you right now.
I watched this video after bumped into the Scale video. The quality of the teaching method, presentation and the visuals are amazing. You are truly a genius, a maestro and a generous educator. Stay safe on the road Mr Oliver.
I have studied music theory on a very basic level years ago and forgotten more than I remember, but this video still made so much sense somehow. I need to get a piano and actually learn to play.
@@Archangel_Michaels No, unfortunately. I’m on a fixed, low income due to disability, so I don’t have many options. Oddly enough, it’s fairly easy to find a free piano being given away on Craigslist. I just need a way to transport one… Cheers on the new axe, though!
Absolutely brilliant explanation of the Major modes. Not just theory about degrees and changing starting point, but real knowledge of how modes actually work, changing the music from darker to brighter and the part showing how moving simple patterns by 4ths and 5ths and how it changes the modes, was mind expanding. So many neurons got created in my brain today. :-)
Dear Oliver, thank you for sharing your musical insights with the world. I especially appreciate how you spend time to focus on motivation, this is finest psychology applied. That you teached me about the modes with a very practical yet overarching concept is just heavenly.
This is basically one of if not the main boon of piano magic I guess ... coming from guitar I dug deep to the core of youtube videos and found nothing quite alike that would describe the magic behind all the good players. It's not about playing fast, it's about understanding. I found pentatonic scales and then the modes that are like extended scales and which then inhibit all the main chords that can be accessed easily through caged method. Caged method would be intrinsically intertwined with the pentatonic scales and their respective modes. Once this is explained the whole fretboard is UNLOCKED! You are no longer interested in learning mere songs but just enjoy playing and embellishing everything you hear with a speck of your personal touch. I wished to rediscover this on piano and you just laid it there so free for the taking and this knowledge is like a pearl in the wast ocean of youtube videos where none truly explains the inner workings, whereas you just describe everything so patiently and serenely. No "thank you" can express the value and appreciation of the content in your videography! Ironically, Thank you!! :D
It seems you're a master in not only theory but also pattern recognition. I have not understood these modes before but watching you explaining it gives me insight into how modes work! Thank you
The second video I've seen from your channel and it's just mesmerizing. Very inspirational and your didactic abbilities are off the charts. Thank you for bringing your knowledge into the world!
Such a wonderfully unique approach to blending modes! At the point where you move beyond Lydian, I like to think of it as wrapping back around to Locrian, only one half step higher in key. In other words, after C lydian comes C# locrian, meaning that brightness and darkness blend into each other like yin and yang. Thank you for this mind expanding lesson!
This explains the Lydian/Locrian bug (them seeming two sides of the "same" mode rather than really different modes), which explains why these modes are not bifurcated into "Perfect" and "Pluperfect/Abundant " forms in my notation for arbitrary second-octave interval repeating scales (en.xen.wiki/w/Modal_systematization_of_soid-family_scales), in a way I had not thought of (at least consciously) until now!
This is OBVIOSLY telling a lot about whole reality / universe and how it works. Maybe so that if one goes far enough to one direction in dualistic world.. (politically or otherways) that one goes / transforms to other side of the spectrum. Like how peace loving humanists tend to be in left but when they go extreme like in case of antifa.. they start to be nazies! When right wing patriots go further and further, they also seem to be transforming. To what? Any guesses? What is the opposite? Hippies! They start to be peace loving new age hippies concentrating to freedom of speech, human rights, praising of unity with all that _Where we go one we go all_ stuff. :)
That would also explain how old saying "you become what you resist" works. Avoiding one side of the spectrum with all the power we have.. would cause us to _break through to the other side_ and find ourselves to be what we resisted in the first place. Or did I just smoke one puff too much?
@@S4V0LAEN3N No, you are all free to speak, and you all give really enriching inputs I think!!! "Yin and yang", "two sides of the same mode", "Harmony and Life"... Great ;) Best regards from Oliver
I've never take a lesson on keyboard or piano, and I play keyboard and most recently piano since 1989. I'm not good at all, tonight I went in my basement on my old keyboard and make some practice after hearing the third or the fourth time this video. Maybe tonight I was able to FEEL modal sound, I feel sounds that can make emotions on THE SAME ANNOYNG BASS .... it was awareness time for me. And it was simple and I didn't have to think just as you always says. You are a great teacher, thank you
The bob ross of piano tutorials, his voice is so soothing and his piano just resonates so calmly and his fingers move so fluidly. This man deserves to teach at Berkeley. If anyone ever has Oliver Prehn as their teacher they'll 100% undoubtedly become successful. You are one treasure of a human being and i wish you keep teaching on and inspiring so many more people, thank you so much Mr. Oliver.
True... oliver is treasure of human being
totally agree, couldn't say better
HE IS VERY EDUCATIOL HIGHLY INTELLECTUAL.
And you’re the bob Ross of UA-cam comments :) couldn’t have said it better!
Who needs to go to Berklee collegue of music when you have this on youtube!👌
As a berklee grad myself, I agree. All these videos are conveyed in a way that is so eye opening and simple to understand. Helping me continue my journey as a bassist.
@@SkateBoston Hey man i am thinking of getting into a music school, can u give an honest opinion if i should? Because youtube provides nice theory and all and im contemplating a lot about this, many regards
@@ancientdeeds6634 the point of school is they make you do it. If you’re self-motivated, you might not need it.
Ariel Schumann Maybe not Berklee but you have to study and learn. And live. Any music that you learn is great but must interact with every other part of life. And with itself. If you are talking with children what do you discuss? Socrates? The meaning of life? The Pythagorean theory? I’m not talking about dummying down either. Study can help you acquire the maturity to know when to do what. Experience too. It’s like imaging Goliath on the battle field taunting his enemies to fight him. Who wants to do this? It’s a waste of time, unless like him you lack good and positive personality traits as Goliath did, and was showed up by a child. I think all this can be good.
@@ancientdeeds6634 Music school helps you get contacts which maybe get you jobs later on. Networking is a big part of music school. I don't really know where in the world you are, but it should be a no brainer to join if you don't have to go into deep monetary debt. So maybe consider european conservatories.
This is the only tutor I have found who I believe teaches the modes the 'right way round'. Most approach this from a more formal way, whereas this teaches by explaining the sound of the modes and how they are related in terms of tonal colour. I have read books, watched tutorials but this was the missing connection I have been looking for. Excellent!
This is not a traditional restricted one scale solo. No, this is like going around the garden picking different flowers creating a nice bouquet of colors. So visually appealing. Well said Oliver!
In just a few months of studying Oliver's lessons, I have made great progress in understanding the functional relationships of modes. This greatly expanded my possibilities in improvisation. I regret that now there is no way to donate from Russia, due to terrible events... Many thanks to Oliver, your lessons help me a lot to get through this pain and disappointment. I wish peace, harmony and freedom to all people!
I’m not a jazz player. I’m just here for the theory. So well presented!
Same! I have to admit that Jazz is awesome for Theory!
You re the best teacher ive ever seen...
Wow! It makes sense now. Modes were so confusing before.
So far I only saw the first two minutes; a slow introduction of what is in the video. Yet, I'm enjoying it as i would a good movie. I don't know anyone who has that talent. It's a pleasure to watch and learn from you Oliver.
Oliver, you are the best teacher I have ever encountered
You teach music theory and jazz in such an intelligent way
Thank you for all you are doing for all of us
You are the most incredible teacher ever. Today has been the most enlightening day! I get excited when I see 30 or 40 minute long videos from you because there has never been bad content. Thank you for teaching us all of this amazing stuff and completely for free, you are a true gift from heaven. Thank you, thank you thank you. When patreon cooperates, look for a Sam!
Thank you so much for your really nice comment and for being a patron - I see you at patreon.com !!! Warm regards from Oliver
This is the most intuitive way I've ever seen someone explain the modes, thank you!
In billions of people to finally find a enlightened soul like you that brings love passion generosity and knowledge to another level Oliver we are extremely grateful for ur life God bless you brother
It is very few teachers that has the gift of transmitting the knowledge in a way that makes the student comfortable and understanding. You are really fantastic! 🙏🌟🎶
You are from another planet, I love your classes, thank you Mr. Oliver.
Oliver is one of the best jazz piano teachers ever!!!!! May God bless him!!!! He is a real genius!!!
The best explanation of modes I've seen.
This cleared so much up for me, even after about 40 years of playing music. Thank you.
That is absolutely brilliant! You explained the modes so crystal clearly and dispel the fear and unravel the knots I have on this subject ! Thank you very very much!
Thank you Oliver Prehn. You make complex jazz theory so easy for everyone to understand. You make learning very easy and enjoyable. Me and my music student are learning a lot from you. We appreciate your great work. Thank you Sir.
This is the most practical simplest explanation I have ever experienced with learning Modes.
Oliver, take a bow ❤... I come from Indian music, which has no treatment of harmonies but is a very evolved system of melodic music. I wanted to bridge my knowledge to modes
I shopped around and saw dozens of videos about modes. They were all good, different combinations of technical knowledge and some indication of "darkness". But the way you arranged the modes absolutely brought it home. Thankyou sir
It is really amazing the way you link the modes from a “simple” pentatonic scale and moving in fourths, fifths, etc.
This is the most important lesson on how to use modes ever made, and the best part is he shows you how to use it in a practical manner. Thank you so much for this video.
When you pushed the boundaries at the end, I almost cried. I've been wanting to see this done so that I know it's possible. Thank you; you're a magician.
For a piano student to be willing to learn something that´s quite complicated, they need to understand the value of what they´re about to learn. I think this channel does this better than any other channel, you want to learn these complicated concepts because he´s so good at conveying how good you can make it sound if you put in the effort.
This lesson is like going from a learners permit to a driver's license. I hope you're making a bundle in ad money. You certainly deserve it.
It is because of you that I have the foundational knowledge of understanding the modes, and where they come from, and how to derive a set of modes from ANY given scale pattern of notes in various steps. Thanks for that knowledge.
WOW ! OLIVER WHAT A GREAT LESSON ! NOTHING LIKE THIS ANYWHERE ELSE ! COME PAYDAY, I'LL FIND YOU ! BEST !
Mr Prehn, I have no doubts in my mind that you are the best YT educator for music theory out there. All of your work is simply stellar and I rejoice to see that other people in the community hold the same view. Keep up the incredible attitude and humble spirit! Best regards and God bless!
This is SO helpful! I am a 100% beginner with basically no knowledge of music theory so I really appreciate the breakdown of the transitions between modes.
I would give the algorithm a bigggg hug for making you pop up on my feed 💓💓💓
Hi Oliver - have you ever looked at what you presented here from the perspective of the circle of fifths?
For example, when you play C Lydian you are actually playing G Major over C. C Mixolydian is F Major over C, and so on you get to C Locrian, which is just Db Major over C.
When you look at it this way and with what you’ve presented in regards to breaking the boundaries, you are playing D Major over C, which doesn’t tie to any known mode because D Major has a C# in it, but it’s not “wrong” - it just has its own super bright sound. It’s almost like there are 5 other modes that we don’t touch because the root is either sharpened or flattened, but they still have their own interesting sound that’s worth exploring!
It’s also interesting that Lydian is the only “official” mode to the right of Ionian. Sometimes I think this gives credence to George Russel when he said that Lydian is actually the true “home” scale in music and not Ionian, and that makes sense when you consider that there are no avoid notes when you play a Lydian scale over a Maj7.
Great input!!! THANKS :) :) :) Cheers from Oliver
Thanks Oliver, I haven't heard anyone explain modes like that. The idea of a pentatonic mode creates even more freedom. You have explained what Erik Satie was into. You always give us something to think about & work on. Thanks again.
Holy moses, Batman. I've been teaching myself for almost thirty years and just found your videos. They are so damn good. Pedagogical, thorough and systematic. You answer all the questions I've had trouble figuring out lately AND you give me methods to memorize and understand. You rock! Thanks for enlightening me.
Am saving this lesson looks like a gem. Btw ur name rocks with me. Had an all city choir director by that name. Loved the way he taught us to sing the lord's prayer. Beautiful person. .
Oliver has a tremendous perspective on this material and a fantastic teaching technique.
This is the most favorite lesson I've watched through. I come back to it over and over to simply my anxiety riddled brain. You are a gift that keeps on giving. Thank you so much.
Cant believe I've only just found this channel, I could listen for days to his instruction. World class!! Thank you sir.
Musicions!! This is THE TEACHER of NEWJAZZ. The Style everybody want, but was afraid. He has a Way to show all this Things who everybody understand. Even with no Knowledge at all! thx Oliver!!
I do appreciate you Mr. Oliver. You are the best teacher on UA-cam. Now I am ready to dare The Modes in my learning journey.
i went off your channel to watch other teachers for a while... now by comming back here learning and understanding is again flowing 😅😊❤
you are by far my favourite music pedagogist. consice, systematic, and demystifying. You reveal the patterns that makes flowing improvisation so much more fun and exciting. I wish there were more music teachers out there like you and I wish I had a teacher like you in my adolesence.
this might be the best music tutorial i have seen, let alone, if you take the first part by itself. it makes so much more sense this way than any other explanation ive heard. this way its clearly just a series of different (contextual) expressions in reference to a tonal center that can be ordered along a dimension of being experienced as brighter/darker. thanks!
Excellent Church Modes piano lesson 💙😀 I am so grateful 🙏😀💙. Your wonderful lesson has giving me a confirmation of each of the Church Modes scales, great to know maestro. Thank you 😀
What a truly wonderful and humble teacher you are!! Im watching this as a guitarist, but you make understanding these modes and scales so easy. The way you teach is just the best around UA-cam, thankyou a lot
The best I have ever seen explaining a rather confusing concept in such a simple way. You are a blessing!
Finally someone who can teach in an easy fashion. The best explaination ever. Thanks. Got a new subscriber
Your lectures are the best I have ever seen on the UA-cam community
"…in my world, no problem" - such sophisticated innocence! Super bright indeed - thank you 🙏
Thank you Oliver for your work and generosity, you are a great teacher !
02:13 Basic introduction
10:57 Multi Modes
24:17 How to break the Diatonic Boundaries
29:25 Inspiration
You have managed to do what the whole of youtube couldn't. Hats off to you sir. You, are a life saver and life giver. May god bless you!!!
FINALLY someone teaching modes correctly instead of just the major mode starting from different positions!
The advanced part is the most amazing and useful I have ever seen!
I totally love how clean those videos are kept. No unnecessary interruptions, modes in order, showcased with colors, y-axis and so much more. And that voice is so relaxing, the Bundeswehr-ad after the video gave me a heart-attack. LOL
HAHA... THANKS :)
Okay, you just blew my mind about 27 mns. in by extending beyond the standard major modes - subscribed and I am going to be working translating this lesson to my guitar. Thank you, Oliver!
Dear Mr. Prehn: You are SIMPLY BRILIANT AND VERY GENEROUS. THANK YOU SO MUCH SIR!
You, Mr. Oliver, whoever you are... You are, exactly, what my soul needed, to keep fighting... and I am SO grateful for you!!! (...and you ARE a genius, by the way... and an appreciated one!!!) Music IS life. Music IS truth. ...And there IS great power in the truth! ...And you hold it, beautifully! Thank you!!!
Hi and thank you so much for your very nice message :) :) :) Warm regards from Oliver
I am a sax player, intermediate level, who dabbles with the piano to help myself. I am a visual learner, and picturing the piano keyboard helps me. You have helped me to understand modes and how to use them. Great teaching, challenging and stimulating. Be safe and well.
By far the best description and explanation of modes that I've ever heard or seen! You are an incredible teacher and a living human treasure. Bravo!
Ich bin immer wieder tief beeindruckt von Ihrer klaren, logischen und zugleich liebenswürdigen Art zu unterrichten. Bin eine mittelmässige Klassikamateurin und habe es schon vor 30 Jahren mit Jazz versucht, jedoch mit zu wenig Zeit (Beruf) und System. Jetzt ist meine Lebenssituation anders und dank Ihnen hab ich erstmalig die Hoffnung, meinem Ziel, dem freien Spiel näher zu kommen.
Danke für Ihre bereichernden Lektionen. Sie sind ein wirklich berufener, charismatischer Pädagoge und Musiker. Bleiben Sie gesund.
Liebe Grüsse aus Zürich
These are probably the best scale theory lessons I have ever had
I have had so much brain grind to get better at modes, with painstaking theory studying, resources, books, etc.
This video feels like an oasis in between the chaotic dessert of daunting possibilities. Thanks so so much.
Un vero artista ama la sua arte e sa comunicarla agli altri con passione e semplicità, ecco la tua vera prerogativa, Oliver: tu sei un grande artista! E noi, tuoi pulcini, grazie alla diligenza di mamma chioccia, incominciamo a muoverci con consapevolezza in quel mondo infinito che è il piacere di vivere in musica, grazie!
A true artist loves his art and knows how to communicate it to others with passion and simplicity, here is your true prerogative, Oliver: you are a great artist! And we, your chicks, thanks to the diligence of mother hen, we begin to move with awareness in that infinite world that is the pleasure of living in music, thank you!
Im a musician and a bus driver too. You make awesome instructional videos! Congrats! I learned a few new modes of explaining because of you. A big thanks!
Everyone must see this video before talking for nothing.
That's brillant.
Thank You Sir !
It's mesmerizing... just a simple lesson but done with so much feeling and cleverness that it becomes a true master piece charming the mind and the ears... Pure genius.
You are an amazing instructor I listened to this a year ago and came back to it and still getting gems from this. This is one of the hidden gems in the internet thank you for helping me study and get better in music
Daaaamn. THIS IS A BIG STEP FOR JAZZ MUSICIAN. THANKSSS. GREAT CONCEPT EXPLAININ THERE
Even if I play the guitar, and jazz is not my main genre, I must say that this is probably the best lesson about modes I've ever seen. Using the pentatonic substitutions/superimposition will never be the same after this! Thanks a lot!
I don't understand how come it was difficult for me to understand modes for years and then I come to your channel and my brain is understanding a lot more. Thank you so much Oliver. I guess nothing happens before it's time. Blessings to you and thanks again.
I've learned more in ten minutes of watching this video than six years of (very expensive) lessons. Grrrrr!!
The very best approach about modes that I ever heard. Oliver the best teacher, always!
I went to music school for 3 years and they never teach me that clearly. Thanks friend
same here!!!!!
And I for 8 years! I am so in awe ... Oliver Prehn is the best teacher!
Wow... I've studied jazz theory and jazz piano at a music school in Japan, and I've met some good teachers there, but your video contents are just waaaaaaay too better than in Japan. So many of my puzzled music theory just cleared up and finally made sense. I can feel my passion towards jazz piano trying to find it's way out, thank you so much for these amazing contents.
Wow... this lesson was mindblowing. Thank you so much for this! By FAR the best lessons I've ever found on the internet or in the real world. It all just clicks in ways it never did before. I can't even tell you how many times I've sat down to try and expand my theory or learn modes and ended up overwhelmed and exhausted. I found your channel only two days ago and already I feel like I've improved tenfold. Thank you!
Thanks a lot and I'm so glad that I can help you :) Cheers from Oliver
me tooMyles!
Your videos are really a huge gift for all. You have inspired and helped me to understand music as a fun and creative thing to do, rather than a suffering process of learning. The lessons are really complete, rich and helpful. Thank you very much.
Roger
This was incredible. I've been struggling to learn this for a while and I never really knew why I even wanted to learn it. You not only taught it better than anyone else, but you inspired me to use it. You are an amazing teacher.
Absolut!
This is by far the best music theory lesson I’ve ever watched! So inspiring, so beautiful. And the sound of your piano… After trying most of the things you’ve presented to us by myself, I just look in the mirror and see Jacob Collier 😁 Not trying to make out of myself, just want to say, that I’m so thankful to you right now.
I watched this video after bumped into the Scale video. The quality of the teaching method, presentation and the visuals are amazing. You are truly a genius, a maestro and a generous educator. Stay safe on the road Mr Oliver.
Hi Oliver. Yours is the clearest explanation of modes I've seen yet. Going darker by adding successive flats make sense. Thanks.
Love your works and the way you talking. It's inspiring ....
I have studied music theory on a very basic level years ago and forgotten more than I remember, but this video still made so much sense somehow.
I need to get a piano and actually learn to play.
Did you get a pano yet ?
I just got a new guitar and I'm psyched !
@@Archangel_Michaels No, unfortunately. I’m on a fixed, low income due to disability, so I don’t have many options.
Oddly enough, it’s fairly easy to find a free piano being given away on Craigslist. I just need a way to transport one…
Cheers on the new axe, though!
Never saw Church Modes explained like this... so simple, just ingenious... just unbelievable.. unfreakingbelievalbe! Thank you so much.
As you show us, the technical philosophy of music becomes: simple, logical and beautiful. Thank you Teacher !
Wow, it is so much more illuminating to view the modes ordered by their sound, rather than by their scalar position.
Absolutely brilliant explanation of the Major modes. Not just theory about degrees and changing starting point, but real knowledge of how modes actually work, changing the music from darker to brighter and the part showing how moving simple patterns by 4ths and 5ths and how it changes the modes, was mind expanding. So many neurons got created in my brain today. :-)
Dear Oliver,
thank you for sharing your musical insights with the world. I especially appreciate how you spend time to focus on motivation, this is finest psychology applied. That you teached me about the modes with a very practical yet overarching concept is just heavenly.
This is basically one of if not the main boon of piano magic I guess ... coming from guitar I dug deep to the core of youtube videos and found nothing quite alike that would describe the magic behind all the good players. It's not about playing fast, it's about understanding. I found pentatonic scales and then the modes that are like extended scales and which then inhibit all the main chords that can be accessed easily through caged method. Caged method would be intrinsically intertwined with the pentatonic scales and their respective modes. Once this is explained the whole fretboard is UNLOCKED! You are no longer interested in learning mere songs but just enjoy playing and embellishing everything you hear with a speck of your personal touch. I wished to rediscover this on piano and you just laid it there so free for the taking and this knowledge is like a pearl in the wast ocean of youtube videos where none truly explains the inner workings, whereas you just describe everything so patiently and serenely. No "thank you" can express the value and appreciation of the content in your videography! Ironically, Thank you!! :D
Thank you so much for your really really nice words!!!! Best regards from Oliver
It seems you're a master in not only theory but also pattern recognition. I have not understood these modes before but watching you explaining it gives me insight into how modes work! Thank you
All I can say is THANK YOU, Mr. Prehn! I'm a loyal member of patreon now!
Much appreciated! Thanks a lot :) Regards from Oliver
The second video I've seen from your channel and it's just mesmerizing. Very inspirational and your didactic abbilities are off the charts. Thank you for bringing your knowledge into the world!
Best ASMR channel on UA-cam. And the teaching is priceless.
Yes! Go on Oliver!! We love your channel !!🤗👍❤🎶
Such a wonderfully unique approach to blending modes! At the point where you move beyond Lydian, I like to think of it as wrapping back around to Locrian, only one half step higher in key. In other words, after C lydian comes C# locrian, meaning that brightness and darkness blend into each other like yin and yang. Thank you for this mind expanding lesson!
Yes exactly, good point - I also tried to illustrate that by making the colors on the mode names start over again with the red Locrian color...
This explains the Lydian/Locrian bug (them seeming two sides of the "same" mode rather than really different modes), which explains why these modes are not bifurcated into "Perfect" and "Pluperfect/Abundant " forms in my notation for arbitrary second-octave interval repeating scales (en.xen.wiki/w/Modal_systematization_of_soid-family_scales), in a way I had not thought of (at least consciously) until now!
This is OBVIOSLY telling a lot about whole reality / universe and how it works.
Maybe so that if one goes far enough to one direction in dualistic world.. (politically or otherways) that one goes / transforms to other side of the spectrum.
Like how peace loving humanists tend to be in left but when they go extreme like in case of antifa.. they start to be nazies!
When right wing patriots go further and further, they also seem to be transforming. To what? Any guesses? What is the opposite? Hippies!
They start to be peace loving new age hippies concentrating to freedom of speech, human rights, praising of unity with all that _Where we go one we go all_ stuff. :)
That would also explain how old saying "you become what you resist" works. Avoiding one side of the spectrum with all the power we have.. would cause us to _break through to the other side_ and find ourselves to be what we resisted in the first place.
Or did I just smoke one puff too much?
@@S4V0LAEN3N No, you are all free to speak, and you all give really enriching inputs I think!!! "Yin and yang", "two sides of the same mode", "Harmony and Life"... Great ;) Best regards from Oliver
I've never take a lesson on keyboard or piano, and I play keyboard and most recently piano since 1989.
I'm not good at all, tonight I went in my basement on my old keyboard and make some practice after hearing the third or the fourth time this video.
Maybe tonight I was able to FEEL modal sound, I feel sounds that can make emotions on THE SAME ANNOYNG BASS .... it was awareness time for me. And it was simple and I didn't have to think just as you always says.
You are a great teacher, thank you
THIS IS THE BEST (music) CHANNEL ON UA-cam!
The best modes theory approach on YT. Bravo.
Oliver u are a blessing to this generation
Best modes explanation video in existence.
He makes it understandable, his voice sounds like one of a nature documentary speaker.
One of the best lessons on modes I have ever seen. Congratulations on your excellent work !