Minor Pentatonic Magic (Ayla Tesler-Mabe)
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- Опубліковано 28 кві 2024
- Ayla is back, and in this video lesson she breaks down her approach to guitar solos and improvisation, and it all boils down to the minor pentatonic scale. And for good reason -- many guitarists have made entire careers out of the minor pentatonic scale.
But for a scale that only consists of five notes (‘penta’ meaning five, ‘tonic’ = tone), how can you make the most of it? You add in a little *magic*.
By the end of this lesson, you’ll know the standard pentatonic scale “box”, and how to break out of it by moving up the fretboard. Ayla also demonstrates to you how to throw in a little minor pentatonic magic by infusing a few additional notes like major thirds & sharp fourths, among others.
The lesson is a great launching point to begin exploring the endless possibilities for improvising on the guitar.
And remember to grab the scale diagrams for this lesson here ► bit.ly/2KenDTi
What’s your favorite scale shape to improvise with?
[Song intro: Wind Cries Mary by Jimi Hendrix)
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Chapters:
00:12 Intro
00:53 Intervals vs. notes
04:17 Anchor your improvising
05:17 Adding colour
09:11 Outro
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Nobody:
Ayla: 😁
this is perfect
She's perfect
Her smile literally brought me here.
Yeah it's great
Sean was a
Every time I learn something new about the guitar (or music in general), I realise how much more there is to learn.
And I absolutely love it and don't see myself getting bored in the next few decades lol
I've already been playing for 3 decades, i can tell you ahead of time, YOU DON'T GET BORED OF IT AND YOU'RE ALWAYS FIGURING OUT NEW SHIT
if you actually sit down and sort of calculate how many combinations are actually possible in a solo progression
man.. i'ts like, it would take you 3 lifetimes to play them all , Every combination one after the other until you have no more combinations
it's just crazy when you think about it
so yeah.. trust me , You'll never get to a point where you'll say to yourself, ok, I've learned it all
THAT WILL NOT HAPPEN
Bro, i'm with the same mind rn, may I ask how do you do to make yourself not frustrated that you might not be progressing with so much to learn ? I've just discovered this channel, and I'm in love 'cause of the knowledge being transmitted, maybe it'll help me a lot...
She has such a nice positive personality.
YOU DONT KNOW THAT
if you were that good on guitar and pretty too.....
Yeah. She's Canadian.
@@NK-rj4dd Sorry about your childhood trauma.
YEAH Just like Me!!!
She is a really Great Teacher!
She breaks it down into understandable conversations without talking down to the student .
Thank You, Ayla!❤️
I Appreciate Your Down-To-Earth Style...🤗😊👍
Your Lessons Have Been Very Helpful To Me.🙏🙏🙏
She does. She's also Ayla...
Yes. Been playing most of my life and she is putting a lot of pieces together with the way she explains it. Where was she in 1985???
She's too damn chill
Very well explained
Actually it was confusing as fuck.
@@steveryan1799 keep studying, you'll get it eventually as long as you don't give up!
@@steveryan1799 I agree. I like her but this 'explanation' was like trying to understand the contents of a dog's breakfast - after regurgitation. I'll keep studying but I've managed to accommodate scale theory from much more succinct explanations.
I think she's a hippie chick.
I agree Tad. Excellent breakdown of the different modes. Great vid!
*Ayla is such an incredible player, her tone is really something*
Makes me wonder what amp she is using? what effects?
that Dr.Z aint hurtin nothin...she is good though...
I could listen to her talk all day about anything but she sure has a great way of breaking things down with scales and approach , a master teacher at such a young age , incredible .
Ayla, thank you for the lesson. You are very articulate, a great player and so easy to listen to. You should have your own channel and it would be a sensation.
I agree.
Miss Ayla is a great guitarist and, now I know, a great teacher too. Simple yet mindblowing concept that really opens my playing as veteran beginner. More lessons with her please.
TEGUH RASPATI Nice. I’ve been a “veteran beginner” for a couple years now too!
@@rowdy3837 50+ years here......
Lol 10. That's a new one man. I used to think people jammed solely by ear.
Everybody's a beginner
TEGUH RASPATI I wish she was my guitar teacher.
“If it sounds good it is good”. Nuff said!
You nailed it.
Whatever, it’s it’s not sweep picked diminished arpeggios played at 400BPM it’s trash. 😂
@@Jonnyguitar1877 Are you saying it needs more cowbell?
Malmsteen
Thats been resonating with me for days.
She is a very skilled person who is not only able to play the Guitar with total emotional connection to the music. She can also deliver crystal clear tutorials in either a graphic or oral fluency that belie her age. There are swathes of considerably older academic tutors (I have experienced many of them) who can't compare to her effortless and informative representational abilities. Keep rockin' Ayla. The world desperately a new musical revolution to carry it through the current depressing era..
Hi Ayla
I am taking up playing guitar again after many many years.
Your videos are so refreshing and easy to understand.
I am 64 years old but inspired as if I was 15 years old.
Determined to learn all that I could learn if I had lessons like yours when I was a kid.
this has got to be the cutest comment i have ever seen. It has been a year! How's your progress been??
@@MegaMinecraftluver
Well Sophia I play a lot at home.
I have a 5w amp and a decent LP JR copy and some pedals.
I took some lessons but I found that following videos on the UA-cam gives me more.
The things is having fun and let people like you Sophie guide us to become better musicians.
My ame is to become better on guitar then I was when i was a youngster.
@@chrisseger6420 so great to hear it!! im a teacher at a music studio and agree youtube is more helpful if you have a healthy helping of volition. keep it up!
How is your progress @@MegaMinecraftluver? Keep on shredding! Ayla is a fantastic teacher.
I've been following Ayla's stuff for a couple of years, and every time I look a little closer at her playing, something new sticks with me
Her smile is enough, makes me happy and all fuzzy inside. But then she plays the guitar and with such a style. 🤯🤯🤯
I discovered this girl today morning and it just made me wanna learn more guitar. She’s so bubbly it makes me smile non stop ❤️
This is a great lesson, it has helped me with the modes in a fresh way. Great playing!
Very intelligent young lady. Easy to understand. That's a gift.
I have been playing lead guitar and your videos are teaching me new ways to explore the range of the guitar. thank you.
Well taught! Love this description of the modes and scales. Much clearer to me, now.
Adding in the modes to the pentatonic makes is so simple. No one has ever shown it this way. Thank you so much. I love your upbeat positive attitude with a smile.
0:29 the way she said "about" 🤭❤️😁🇨🇦
I noticed that a lot of people who post content on UA-cam are Canadian by their accent. Maybe it's the vast amount of expanse and the cold weather that makes many Canadians create content online.
Patrick Clark lmao 😂
67foxcharlie *oat
@@patrickclark3337
That's also why we talk like that. Try saying "about" outside in -20 or more weather. Your lips won't want to move.
Lool... I'm Ghanaian and I cannot tell the American and Canadian accents apart. On a serious note though what's the difference.
It’s nice to see such a young person enjoying all these interval thinking and making the fretboard her play field
It took me so many nights trying the instrument by myself (not even playing along to recorded music), trying to find out the “rules” of music... all those moments will die sooner or later.
The tough that someone else probably half as old as me is exploring the same fields of the mind but in her own way makes me feel I’m not alone. I’m part of something greater.
Best lesson ever Ayla ! Thank you, you made it so simple, clear and sweet 🎶🙏😘
This is by far one of the best videos to relate everything I've learnt so far. Thanks a lot!
Thanks for the great lesson, I have been working to solidify these concepts in my mind and sometimes it's nice to get a fresh perspective.
Love love listening to someone who is so articulate, and plays so well
Thank You for sharing your Warmth, Energy,Enthusiasm and Passion for Music.
Ayla, I'm an old guy that has been playing for a long time. I just came out of a nearly 2 year hiatus without playing at all. I've been wanting to take my playing up a level or two to a long time. I've been watching very many instructional videos for quite some time but I've got to tell you, I got more out of this one video than I have from any I have watched in a very long time. You are absolutely amazing! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!!!
Literally was about to search this video and it was on my feed, glad it did. This makes things clear af
Her fingers move so freely. I’m jealous. I’m 39 years old and just got back into playing the guitar and I hope that eventually my fingers will move freely like hers after much practice 🤞
28, just starting, they seem glued together in my case, don't give up man!
@@mariovillanueva2442 thanks! Yeah, I used to play guitar, bass, and piano as a child but eventually gave up. I practice 2-3 hours per day, everyday, so hopefully I’ll be good enough to play cover songs with my friends soon.
Callouses fix that ur fingers glide
She really should do more videos. I feel like she did a great job. She’s happy and explains things well. Her smile is infectious.
Very well taught . I appreciate it, this was an awesome video. I can't wait to see more. thank you!
3:39 this kind of random tips are gold, you can totally forget the 5 positions of a scale when you learning but this kind of tricks keeps in your head always and they are so helpful
Great lesson. I view the fretboard in a similar way. I have my "home base" scale patterns such as the major scale and the pentatonic minor, and then I view the other modes as extensions/variations of these scales. I like how she ties it all back to the pentatonic minor.
Great video. I appreciate the way she compares the scales and her positive passionate personality makes this easier to absorb.
I've just gotta say - I'm a 48yr old metalhead musician who picked the guitar back up after a roughly 20 year gap in playing. I've watched just about every damn "beginner" vid out there over the last year or two and Ayla is honestly the best teacher that I've come across on YT. I grew up singing and playing power chord metal, and developed very solid palm muting chugs along the way, but had never taken the time to learn my scales, or even proper chords outside of the basics. But now, thanks to Ayla's vids, I'm really starting to make real progress! This young lady has a way of explaining things that has resonated with me more than just about any teacher on this platform.
So THANK YOU AYLA! Keep up the great work! I'm eternally grateful. 💯 🤘
She is an awesome guitar player.
Agreed
I 4th that!
5 agreements
I can outplay her easily though
@@PublicEnemy1337 may i please ask for a proof
I first learned the Modes as just patterns. I'm still learning how they work together!
When she said the pentatonic is like an infomercial phone number, 5-8, 5-7, 5-7, etc, the whole thing cracked wide open for me. Not sure if it was in this video or another one, but with so much to learn, that was really helpful.
Ayla, I stumbled upon your channel and LOVE it!! For only being 21 or 22, you are gifted beyond your years! Thanks for being such a great teacher - I can tell you love what you do!!
That guitar tone is the sweetest thing I’ve heard since corona.
I really love his passion for teaching and always being happy while doing it, it really makes you want to hear her. More videos with her please!! Greetings from Argentina
You mean you love HER passion for teaching.
Don't get the genders mixed up.
Shes' a girl Not a guy
you don't love HIS passion
you really love HER passion
C'mon guys, this is a music lesson, not an english one, be more flexible..., of course the guy it's referring to her despite the his...
Un saludo Roman. Es bueno saber que hay gente con buen gusto musical en nuestro País, y sobre todo que escuche al gran SRV :)
@@nano8637
i know this is a music lesson
also , i wasn't being a dick, i was just telling him so that he could learn, why is that a crime ?
Hernán Guillermo Wendt jajajaja, se me escapó el his y estos yankees ya me hacen pasar factura. Gracias por el apoyo! Y claro que escucho al grandioso Stevie, no se que seria de mi sino. Te mando un saludo grande!
Hi Ayla, this video is one of the best explanations I've heard on using modes (making them practical) and I've been playing guitar 30 plus years. THANK YOU!
One of the better tutorials I've seen on here. Explained in a very clear manner. More teachers should take your approach to explaining how music works. Very nice job thank you.
This girl is the future of guitar heros... Keep an eye on her, don't sleep on it.
Your right she is Awesome!
^^^ Look everybody, I found a clown!
@@adintyaannasaidhiakharisma5202 not me bro, I'd be wide awake and in the moment.
@Me you and the Animal
Me you and the Animal....bro you just don't get it
The challenge with lessons is making it have practical sense meaning it’s easily obtainable to use as a tool during real-time performance. The short of this is: hey guys this is a minor pentatonic scale. When starting the scale with your first finger on the root, it’s minor. Take the same scale and start it with your pinky finger on the root but shift the scale down so the pinky is the minor 3rd of the minor pentatonic scale. This is a major pentatonic. This way the only thing the student really needs to know is the first finger and pinky finger position on the root and major minor based on the finger used. My 2 cents.
This is very helpful, thanks
Jimi Wasabe you’re welcome. I have a lot of tips like this from studying music and guitar. Glad it helps.
That's a good approach for beginners but the intervals have changed between major & minor...and it's important to know where the chord tones lie in the scale so you know what to resolve to, etc.
IMO the intervals don’t change between Major and Minor, not even between any of the modes. Examining the intervals is an academic exercise (and a very confusing one!). In my mind, Everything is WWH-WWWH. Minor scales are just the 6th (Aeolian) mode of Major scales-which means they have the same notes, and therefore necessarily...the same intervals. You just start/finish on a different note within the interval pattern.
@@SketchEtcher yeah, I agree. The interval pattern only changes when you start using exotic scales.
been a teacher for over 25 years..tremendous tutorials!!!!! bravo!!!
I’m 84 old guy and you are a blessing to me on my guitar journey
This video helped me greatly and that’s saying a lot because I had given up on UA-cam videos to help me understand music theory.
It made sense until it got confusing. At least I can fall back on my minor pentatonic. Seriously this should be a series.
Yeah they never explain this stuff, I just improvise, with what sounds good in key
So helpful and humble. Always enjoy watching your guitar lessons. Thanks.
You are a wonderful teacher, great lesson, tone and feel for days. Very inspiring.
Her rendition of “The wind cries Mary” is so good
Sounded clean as fuuuuuuck
I like the way to interpret the variants of scale, transitioning from the classic pentatonic minor scale which extends to mixolydian and then dorian scale. That is a progressive and smart way to improvise the music not reliant on the fixation to one specific scale but mesmerizing how invaluably we could reproduce the melody in a more vibrant manner.
It made perfect sense to me ..... Thanks a million times ... I've watched thousands of videos on modes and it always discouraged me because they way most people explain it is very complicated ... and now for the first time I think I get it .
Ayla, you are amazing and an awesome teacher. I've been playing for almost 30 years and have been "coloring" my lead work just like you've presented here but never knew the rhyme or reason as to why it sounded like it did. Thank you for illustrating how these things work!
I'm pretty sure that was the first time I actually understood scales
Wow she is an great guitarist just need to get my mind around everything
Your videos are so great! You have a fantastic way of communicating that a lot of people teaching guitar lack. Keep up the awesome work👌👌
Yes, that's great input, I've been playing for over 10 years now and I realized that somewhere along that road and it completely changed my perspective over the guitar. Now watching you talk about it, the use of the minor as an "anchor" made total sense to me, you cleared that fogged though. Great class, thank you!!
A great lesson from an obviously great guitarist! My favourite thing about this channel though, is the happy and positive vibe that is always present👌I do prefer Ayla's smile to Nate's tho... Just sayin. 🤘
Awesome. "If it Sounds Good, it's good" = so simple, . . . yet So True. Enjoyed the lesson. Love your passion & enthusiasm for teaching. Stay Safe. oNe LovE from NYC
Great video explaining in depth the scales and how it enhances your playing. I’ve been playing by ear without fully understanding the scales and this step by step tutorial and explanation is fantastic. 👍🏼
Great lesson from a great player. Thanks for your contributions. You inspire us to create better lessons on UA-cam!
Such a great guitar tone.....makes “bad” notes sound good!
The one thing I got on this, being a heavy natural minor player, when she did the slide up trick to pos two on the high three strings,seeing that is actually pentatonic and the root is second spot on b string. Thanks!
Great teacher! Thank you. Heard this by others but for some reason, with her, I get it!
Thank you, Ayla! Just what I needed to brush up and jump start my dormant chops.
Lovely personality, clearly a great guitar player and an excellent teacher
"There are other great video online"
This is literally the only one that I was actually looking for
This is the best teaching for any level of guitar palyer. Friendly helpful! Unreal Demos! Anchor!
I’ve had guitars over the years and never really learned that much, but am now inspired by my son and his friends that can play anything and are making music in my basement. Giving it another go and I don’t know how anyone could NOT learn from Ayla. She has the most unbelievable and soothing delivery, I will watch and follow her instructions gladly.
Have to say I like your performance of " Since I've Been Loving You" even more that Page's, although what an amazing point of departure to work from.
"Its all about flavors and colores" nice video, i apreciat you :>
Thanks Ayla. I always pick up little bits here and there. Thanks for sharing.
Im awestruck by your siple explanations. I never learned theory, learned to play by ear.
just Lost my Father and im turning to my music to ease the pain.
Thankyou for Being a fresh start to push me into that realm.
Just happened to stumble on to your video so i subscribed!
My Dad wanted me to do what I Desire most in life as it goes by like butter in the sun!
God Bless yo Ayla♥️😢
Great video! I'm sharing this with friends that are learning their pentatonics. A very well conceived executed lesson!
I feel like you should be playing a jazz master. Great lesson. Rock that tritone.
Ayla. You are a brilliant teacher. I am so grateful that I discovered this video. Also, you have a real cool energy. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! 🙏
Been following her on her channel. She is amazing! Major respect!
She hits the nail on the head with 'if it sounds good it sounds good'!
Never heard of her but love her after this first vid. So pleasant, peaceful, positive (we all need positive vibes). Her approach is amazing. I learn much and I’m not a guitar player
I just love how simple you make it...and like wow I'm making music !Thanks
I wish I had this video when I was 15.
You're a great teacher. I wish I could make more use of this when playing (I'm pretty good, but not as good as you). Been trying to mess around in Locrian, to see if I can make something musical sounding to me out of it. Funny thing is, I don't play as well when I'm thinking about it. I'm happier with my playing if I'm thinking about other things when I'm playing, like how my job sucks, or how pretty a lady in the bar was last night, or whatever. People would be like "That was cool...play that again...", and I'd be like "I don't remember what I did...if you were watching, you probably know more about what I played than I do...". I can learn and remember other people's solos well enough, but I'd probably wouldn't have been a great band guitarist, cause I'd have to go back and figure out what I improvised on the record.
A smile that calms all storms. Thanks for a great lesson!
Just beginning on guitar/music, so understood the pentatonic stuff. Got lost with the other scales, BUT you helped me see how important those other scales are and how they can relate/be used with the pentatonic. I have a feeling in the future this is going to be a game changer, and I will be back again as my knowledge and skills improve. Thanks for the awesome video.
the humm is strong with this one, like every guitar amp
strat!!
The only scale I'm familiar with is Johnny Menemonic.
Very nicely done. I now know that much more about introducing the modes into my improvisations. Thank you, I really enjoy your videos.
Thank you so much for this wonderful tutorial. It makes so much more sense now!
First time I heard her talk after knowing her for years
Simp Police: It's gonna be a good day.
I think this is a really helpful way to look at how these scales are connected. We can see them overlapped instead of thinking of them separately. Good perspective. Thanks
I’m starting to work on scales now and I have found this to be just an outstanding video to work with. The diagrams are extremely helpful!!!
I think people just use theory in a wrong way, as in trying to be guided by it, when theory is just a way to describe why and how you can get a certain flavour. It isn't to be used as a clutch.
DbHuntzz true, people see it as a set of rules rather than a set of observations
@@jonthehermit8082 it's funny you say that because theory taught me how to break the "rules" tastefully
If you try to be guided by the theory or see it as a set of rules. Then the problem is that you don't know enough theory.
*crutch. 🤖
“Because of your smile, you make music more beautiful.”
Ive come across this video many times in my 2 years of playing guitar so far and when I first watched it I had no idea what was going on. Now I can see what she says so clearly once I somewhat learned the minor pentatonic scales.
Thank you Ayla, great lesson and so well presented.