The Interval Lesson I wish someone had given me! How to both HEAR and USE Intervals in music EP492

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  • In this week's lesson, we'll be talking about how to find, understand, and use intervals to create melodies when composing a song or improvising. Having the ability to hear and play intervals is the key to speaking the language of music!
    To view the extra materials for this lesson (the MP3 jam tracks, the interval ear training quizzes, and the extra video), visit: www.activemelody.com/lesson/t...
    00:00 - Introduction
    01:46 - What is an interval?
    02:06 - The major scale and it's role in intervals
    04:36 - Major 2nd Interval
    05:25 - Perfect 4th Interval
    08:00 - Major 3rd Interval
    08:36 - Minor 3rd Interval
    10:31 - Perfect 5th Interval
    11:17 - Major 6th Interval
    12:04 - Major 7th Interval
    12:57 - Minor 7th Interval
    13:44 - Examples of Intervals using a Jam Track

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  • @RealJamesWoods
    @RealJamesWoods Рік тому +192

    Brian is just the best, but this one lesson alone is perhaps the best single explanation of music structure for any guitarist or any musician in general. For me it was like walking out of the forest into the sunlight. What a great teacher (and all around guy) he is.

    • @mrtambourineman6107
      @mrtambourineman6107 Рік тому

      Thanks James Woods 🙏

    • @lorenzo-agnes
      @lorenzo-agnes Рік тому

      Fully agreed! I finally get it. Thank you!

    • @canadianintheukbrian
      @canadianintheukbrian Рік тому +1

      Mr. Woods he certainly has a tremondous ability to teach, I definetly agree with you it was a massive light bulb that went on this 57 year old brain : )

    • @tommyers2166
      @tommyers2166 Рік тому

      What he said!

    • @stephie.m
      @stephie.m Рік тому

      Don't forget, also, that there's life beyond Greek scales/modes.

  • @demyb
    @demyb 7 днів тому +1

    Single note backing track is a brilliant idea. Thanks for the lesson!

  • @stuartsmith4223
    @stuartsmith4223 Рік тому +31

    More interval training please! The most authentic guitar teacher out there. Thank you for putting so much enthusiasm and joy into your lessons Brian.

  • @Harrysound
    @Harrysound 3 місяці тому +3

    In the last 90 minutes I’ve watched this 3 times. I’ve got it down. I understand it and can apply it and now can teach others the same. Turning point video for me!

  • @wsurferdude
    @wsurferdude 3 місяці тому +2

    Finally coming together. It took awhile to make some sense of intervals. More interval training please. Brian, Thank You!

  • @brianklink443
    @brianklink443 Рік тому +3

    One of the best teachers on UA-cam. I wish he was available 30 years ago to break this stuff down into bite size chunks for me.

  • @Romdryl
    @Romdryl Рік тому +24

    Such good stuff, Brian. You’re a credit to the music teaching world.

  • @ek19751
    @ek19751 Рік тому +13

    I always hit the like button first by default, and then I go through your lesson. And I've never regretted hitting that like button 😅. Thank you Brian

    • @denisechetty4019
      @denisechetty4019 Рік тому

      Haha, me too😊

    • @5StringRob
      @5StringRob Рік тому

      😊 Me too. Afraid I'll forget, and I KNOW it's gonna deserve a thumbs up. Brian is amazing.

  • @MarkandSandieInMotion
    @MarkandSandieInMotion 8 днів тому

    As a beginner concentrating on creating melodies, I believe I've found the right place to learn:)

  • @SY-lm5ke
    @SY-lm5ke Рік тому +15

    Maybe your best lesson yet from an educational perspective, and you’ve had many good ones, thank you.

  • @midrider335
    @midrider335 Рік тому +2

    I’ve been following your lessons for years now Brian but this is at the top of the heap! Great lesson and thank you!

  • @jdrichardson5985
    @jdrichardson5985 Рік тому +1

    Brian absolutely one of your best lessons! You’re a superb teacher.

  • @georgearuldoss
    @georgearuldoss Рік тому

    This is among your best lessons Brian. Thank you.

  • @nomadman123
    @nomadman123 Рік тому +11

    This, sir, is an excellent lesson! Definitely the one that is getting me to subscribe to the extra materials. I thought I knew my intervals but I’ve never *listened* to them in this way. It helps to hear the notes in an organized manner and I am NOT organized so I’d never come across this myself. Another very focused and helpful lesson. Like so many of yours, you teach me to listen and it’s not only smart but it’s way more fun!

  • @inretrospect2010
    @inretrospect2010 Рік тому +1

    One of the best guitar lessons I’ve ever had! You rock man thanks

  • @LMSlondon
    @LMSlondon Рік тому +4

    One of the best lessons I’ve come across. And I’ve watch SO so many. Thanks for sharing your knowledge so lucidly.

  • @taovox
    @taovox Рік тому +1

    One of the best teachers on the web. Simply great 🤟🤟🤟

  • @d.l.huntministries8131
    @d.l.huntministries8131 Рік тому +1

    Yes, This lesson I just keep going back to it & enjoying it very much!! What a teacher You are! A+A+A+A+

  • @cameronsmith8515
    @cameronsmith8515 Рік тому

    This has honestly changed everything for me. Amazing lesson

  • @luckyfamilyman
    @luckyfamilyman Рік тому +5

    OK Brian this is one of the best teaser lessons ever..
    I use the term teaser for one reason only when he says members get all this extra material Like playing these in multiple keys, quizzes etc.. he means it. Brian is the type of guy that doesn’t do all that smoke and mirrors, over promise underperform trickery other guys do. I have referred multiple people to the member section and every single one of them that have signed up have loved it only two people were upset with me and that was for waiting so long to tell them about it😂 Can’t wait to see the member lesson!
    Thanks again Brian!!

  • @venician2face
    @venician2face Рік тому

    Amazing. Brian, you are a real teacher.

  • @peterballotta2215
    @peterballotta2215 Рік тому

    Brian, this was one of the clearest, easy to absorb lessons you have presented. Thanks so much….

  • @bryanhernandez2028
    @bryanhernandez2028 Рік тому +1

    Literally the best instructor out there. Makes everything so clear! 🤘 thank you, Brian.

  • @yourmomma6909
    @yourmomma6909 Рік тому +1

    Brian this is by far the best lesson you have giving to date. You have a lot of good ones would love to see more on this subject . This will definitely help improve your ear great lesson

  • @randyandamberthompson9972
    @randyandamberthompson9972 6 місяців тому

    This is by far the best explanation I've seen. Thank you.

  • @msteve1956
    @msteve1956 Рік тому +1

    Thanks Brian that is probably the most important guitar lesson that I've ever watched.

  • @scottcarroll550
    @scottcarroll550 Рік тому

    Great lessons you always answer the questions people have in their heads while you're explaining,I like how you put context to the words used in music theory.

  • @drivenmad7676
    @drivenmad7676 Рік тому

    Brian i just had a moment watching this. You just opened my eyes and made me understand this for the first time. Thank you very much.

  • @imvevad89
    @imvevad89 Рік тому

    One of the best lessons I’ve seen in the last couple of years

  • @demofuckinoner
    @demofuckinoner Рік тому +1

    This lesson was mindblowin for me. I learned so much in the middle of the night… Thanks a lot!

  • @jarhead3038
    @jarhead3038 Рік тому

    I've been playing since 1963 and your channel is the most informative out there. Excellent.

  • @CraigStetsonScottsdale
    @CraigStetsonScottsdale Рік тому +1

    Awesome, Brian! That’s opened a lot of doors for me.

  • @meltoninyourmouth
    @meltoninyourmouth 6 місяців тому

    The most enlightening guitar instructor I've ever heard. This lesson is a perfect example. Love this guy.

  • @281Boss
    @281Boss Рік тому

    Well hell. Now I know how I'm spending my Saturday. I LOVE this lesson. Thank you.

  • @scottierockswii
    @scottierockswii 4 місяці тому

    You are the best at explaining everything. An absolute pleasure takiing in your instruction.

  • @Win_die_Alice
    @Win_die_Alice Рік тому

    how many more times i will sit with the smile on the whole face and think that it's the best guitar teacher on youtube?) thank you Brian for your work, u're actually the one who truly shed light on heads of even intermediate guitarists. you're the BEST!!!!

  • @paulmera7677
    @paulmera7677 Рік тому +1

    ✨Wunderbar! Danke für die Lektionen 👌

  • @drewdietz2115
    @drewdietz2115 Рік тому +2

    absolutely a great lesson. thanks Brian.

  • @Stevieboysp202
    @Stevieboysp202 Рік тому +2

    Brian I have been trying to play guitar and understand the mechanics properly for many years. I have had lessons on and off for decades. I have to say this is the best lesson ever, explained perfectly and at a perfect pace for me, brilliant thank you.

  • @jameswoodley9409
    @jameswoodley9409 Рік тому

    This is the best lesson on intervals I have ever heard and experienced thank you so much

  • @Bcananzey
    @Bcananzey Рік тому +1

    Dude, I love you man. This is litterly the best most important video ever. I can absolutely relate to the Title. Everyone should see this if they struggle with melodic playing. Took me a long time to figure this stuff out being self taught. Again Bravo!!!

  • @martinburns7928
    @martinburns7928 Рік тому +1

    Formatted presentation containing a wide and valuable scope that includes those little details of information that “some mortals” apparently are not born with. Nicely done, Thanks !

  • @susandaniels4879
    @susandaniels4879 Рік тому +3

    This is so interesting! and you explain it so well, i knew some notes leave you 'hanging' and they can be resolved with another note, and the 'blue' note.....but thats really all i knew, and now i cant wait to watch this again and get some ear training practice in, thank you Brian

  • @GuitarJoLa
    @GuitarJoLa Рік тому +11

    Intervals are the hardest concepts for me to HEAR - but now that you came up with this absolutely BRILLIANT 💡well-constructed lesson and training materials, I think there might still be hope for me! Words can't describe how amazing teacher you are, Brian - you have AGAIN outdone yourself! 🎶💖

  • @weddingwiththewhitedove
    @weddingwiththewhitedove 5 місяців тому

    Yess!Finally.Someone linking the intervals with their sound ,diminished and root plus perfect 7th.Sound is everything at the right interval..

  • @chris_5064
    @chris_5064 Рік тому

    Thank you. A lightbulb moment. A brilliant lesson. I have seen many attempts to convey this knowledge, but this has to be the clearest and most accessible of any I have seen. I too wish I had heard this 45 years ago. Coming from a non musical background I love music, and on one level you don't have to know how it works to enjoy it. Musical language can seem mysterious and impenetrable, but this offers such a simple clear demonstration of how melody can work with tension and resolution. It's a short step then to harmony, add a steady beat, and the sky is the limit.

  • @stenindelente8472
    @stenindelente8472 Рік тому

    stunning channel that i discovered only yesterday, but i learned more in one day about theory than the last five years, thank you so much, Brian!

  • @29memyselfandi
    @29memyselfandi Рік тому +1

    Mate, that was genuinely brilliant. Made so much sense even to an old guy like me who’s not much good on guitar. Maybe the best lesson I’ve seen on UA-cam. Thanks.

  • @olivermirez6667
    @olivermirez6667 2 місяці тому

    Thank you for this lesson, Brian.

  • @ludovicmoreau2900
    @ludovicmoreau2900 Рік тому

    this is simply excelent in its simplicity. well done.

  • @mastabad2
    @mastabad2 3 місяці тому +1

    This is one seriously exceptional lesson. Thanks

  • @johnmikeswift4960
    @johnmikeswift4960 7 місяців тому +1

    very much enjoyed your explanation of intervals. I think I understand how to use them now. Thanks

  • @slartibartfast1268
    @slartibartfast1268 Рік тому

    Very nicely done. Simple and direct and a very good way of making sense of melody making.

  • @balthebat1962
    @balthebat1962 Рік тому

    Wow. Fabulous explanation. Thank you so much Sir

  • @danmcnamara7782
    @danmcnamara7782 Рік тому

    Dang…..this is awesome! Just makes so much sense. The member lesson really helps a lot! Thanks Brian!

  • @macsarcule
    @macsarcule Рік тому

    Omg, this is the best explanation of this EVER.

  • @sviborgamulin3929
    @sviborgamulin3929 Рік тому

    Brilliant Lesson! Thank you!

  • @timsmith190
    @timsmith190 Рік тому

    I have been subscribed to and followed your channel for a few years now. I just noticed you DON'T have a long, annoying, and loud title sequence. God bless you. To my mind it lends credibility to what you are trying to convey. Thanks for your efforts.

  • @frksike
    @frksike 11 місяців тому

    Exelente! Por fin una explicacion clara sobre el uso de intervalos. Gracias!

  • @burnedclutch
    @burnedclutch Рік тому +1

    Cool, that was like fertilizer for my brain, Brian! Connections of feelings and sound are now more possible. On top of everything else; you gave me a way to apply and study melodies or riffs and complete song thoughts as procedure, a method. Im going to challenge myself putting song structure to this method for example, intro, pre chorus, bridges, basically passages and what feeling i want out them by using your interval connection with levels of mood. Cheers! your laid back approach is also very calming and appealing and intelligent!

  • @jmorra
    @jmorra Рік тому

    Holy Toledo. A whole semester of music school in a few minutes. I went back to a theory book I worked through when I was 18. All of this was there, with zero application. And now....this. THANK YOU!

  • @StuartMealor
    @StuartMealor 6 місяців тому

    Just a great lesson. As a keyboard player I know the intervals, but as a guitar learner it was so nice to see this related to a chord, a simple position, and taking the time to hear, and feel, the tones and relationships between the notes, and over the jam track it was a clear and powerful example - very well taught - thanks so much !

  • @Odiainjapan
    @Odiainjapan Рік тому

    Thank you so much for your lessons.... They've been so helpful

  • @jimmybobbgraham2047
    @jimmybobbgraham2047 7 місяців тому +4

    Really great lesson Brian. Been often wondering how when really great players are improvising or making it up spontaneously how they do it. This lesson feels like a real breakthrough for me in that direction. Many thanks. You're a great teacher.

  • @tapinsapien6179
    @tapinsapien6179 Рік тому

    thanks for this you explain things well. making me aware of the whole picture without overwhelming me with info.. really giving me something to try and develop! great job!

  • @michaelsparks6084
    @michaelsparks6084 Рік тому

    Great lesson Brian, love your teaching style!

  • @jeffcollins4912
    @jeffcollins4912 Рік тому

    So helpful Brian . Thank you . Another great lesson

  • @jayseb
    @jayseb Рік тому +1

    Interesting, even after 30 years playing. Always a good reminder, and how learning flows helps learn a bunch of songs from a simple root. Great video.

  • @styoda9049
    @styoda9049 Рік тому

    super lesson, I knew the intervals, but now I understand them. great teatcher. thanks.

  • @christh22
    @christh22 Рік тому

    Great lesson. Intervals easily explained, what, how and application.

  • @lorenzo-agnes
    @lorenzo-agnes Рік тому

    It's like the light was just switched on! Thank you for this - finally all makes sense.

  • @redelk2974
    @redelk2974 6 місяців тому

    Thank you Brian. Excellent.

  • @johnhughes6573
    @johnhughes6573 Рік тому

    As always you expand my guitar knowledge!!!!!

  • @raymobbs732
    @raymobbs732 Рік тому

    Absolutely another class lesson 👏

  • @kerrykile3490
    @kerrykile3490 Рік тому

    Dig your video's. Your teaching style is very effective. You've helped my playing a great deal.

  • @nickyengle9668
    @nickyengle9668 Рік тому

    Another Awsome lesson,Thks !, your my fav on youtube,please dont go nowhere. Thks again !

  • @chrisharrison6797
    @chrisharrison6797 Рік тому

    Awesome resource, thank you Brian 🙏🔥

  • @lManwel
    @lManwel Рік тому

    Wow, just found this channel (coming from the circle of 5ths lesson), and I already can see it's one of the best, theory-wise. Congrats, and thank you!

  • @kenkelly382
    @kenkelly382 Рік тому

    Hi Brian ,
    Awesome lesson. Your lessons have gone from Good to Great. Thank you as I think I finally understand the intervals and how to add in minor 3rd and flat 7th to enrich a solo .
    Ken

  • @robindavis726
    @robindavis726 Рік тому

    Incredibly helpful. Thank you

  • @stevelaferney3579
    @stevelaferney3579 Рік тому

    Brian, job well done, sir. Nice format & like your softer approach. Cheers

  • @hottamanful
    @hottamanful Рік тому

    That was an awesome explanation for the subject brain ..
    Thank you sir ..

  • @meeno_the_man
    @meeno_the_man Рік тому

    Always! Such clarity!

  • @blade123able
    @blade123able Рік тому

    Brilliant lesson, this drew me in straight away and showed me a different way of understanding the intervals, best lesson I’ve seen in a very long time.

  • @andercoyote4170
    @andercoyote4170 Рік тому

    This was the lesson I needed. Gracias

  • @Dave-gf3kd
    @Dave-gf3kd Рік тому

    Wow. I understand intervals and the major scale, but the way you presented this was really unique…I haven’t seen anyone present them this way. Off to turn on the looper and do this. Really cool! Thank You!

  • @douglasbroccone3144
    @douglasbroccone3144 Рік тому

    Dig the intervals lesson
    Slowly starting to get it.
    Thanks brother

  • @canadianintheukbrian
    @canadianintheukbrian Рік тому

    Brian you nailed it with this lesson, I'm pretty familar with intervals but I wanted to get more into it, having it explained in a clear consise manner is real important to understand this , I'm back as a Premium Member, the extras on this lesson , my hands are clapping, I am going to work on this lesson take my time , again thank you for this lessons ,

  • @d.l.huntministries8131
    @d.l.huntministries8131 10 місяців тому

    That is surely helpful for me! Thank you!!

  • @friedenslutheran2757
    @friedenslutheran2757 Рік тому

    This was a huge lightbulb moment! Thanks!

  • @amandamoore8516
    @amandamoore8516 Рік тому

    Excellent. Great to overlay with major and minor pent scales.

  • @quaaludecowboy692
    @quaaludecowboy692 Рік тому

    Rules to be learned and then broken. Great stuff. Thanks Brian

  • @andreiostrogin5726
    @andreiostrogin5726 8 місяців тому

    Great lesson. Thank you!

  • @RileyFaschoway
    @RileyFaschoway 3 місяці тому

    man you just made it so simple to understand thanks Brian

  • @readmails3033
    @readmails3033 Рік тому

    More my good friend. More. We want more. ❤️

  • @MrGoldenDome
    @MrGoldenDome Рік тому

    First watch of one of your videos - fantastic. Ready to go through and watch more. Thank you.

  • @virtualmarc2383
    @virtualmarc2383 Рік тому

    Wow what a fabulous lesson! I wish this was the first lesson I'd ever heard.

  • @johnblau5190
    @johnblau5190 Рік тому

    Thanks for the Lesson, great Idea useing songs to set Intervals sound !

  • @lobsangnyima6095
    @lobsangnyima6095 7 місяців тому +1

    thank you.. amazing lessons

  • @paulmills1705
    @paulmills1705 Рік тому

    Best lesson of all.