The Minor Scale Explained (the 3 types of minor scale)

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  • @josefinigo7100
    @josefinigo7100 9 років тому +28

    Great panoramic,illustrative,concise,crystal clear,demystified exposition of most frequent minor scales Mr. Bradley.

    • @jazztutorial
      @jazztutorial  9 років тому +6

      +Josef Inigo Wow, thank you Josef! That's so nice for me to hear, thank you :)

    • @jellogrstdggamer397
      @jellogrstdggamer397 7 років тому

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    • @Riffs_and_lifts
      @Riffs_and_lifts 7 років тому

      Jello - what the fuck, are you are real person?

  • @_hoshikuzu_
    @_hoshikuzu_ 7 років тому +45

    Wow... I know this is an old video, but as someone just getting into theory for the purposes of jazz guitar, the demonstration/explanation of the dorian mode being dark but having the F major give "hope" was really beautiful. I don't know how to play piano, but applying your theory lessons has made me quite a better guitarist, and I hope it continues. Thank you!

  • @nocabnor
    @nocabnor 9 років тому +14

    I CAN'T THANK YOU ENOUGH FOR ALL OF YOUR BRILLIANT TEACHING. I AM 85 YEARS OLD AND HAVE BEEN PLAYING & WRITING ALL MY LIFE MOSTLY BY EAR. YOU COULD HAVE SAVED ME THOUSANDS OF HOURS OF USELESS STRUGGLE TRYING TO FIGURE OUT CHORDS. NOW I KNOW WHAT I AM DOING.

    • @jazztutorial
      @jazztutorial  7 років тому +2

      Arr Ronald! I'm sorry for my very late reply - but I just saw your comment and it made my day. I'm really pleased to hear this, thank you so much for your kind words.
      Julian

  • @andrewromero59
    @andrewromero59 8 років тому

    Good evening Julian! , my name is Andrew Romero and I just saw your program today and I'm really impressed, I like the way that you simplify your way of teaching "Music" it's actually very encouraging, I'm heading out on my way from work tomorrow to buy me one of your books. Thank you, and have a blessed night.

  • @JennBeaupre
    @JennBeaupre 10 років тому +22

    Awesome. Thanks a ton! As a working singer/songwriter and voice coach, I've decided it would be silly not to get this sorted in my head. Your video is great for a few reasons: You speak clearly, the on screed text is awesome, the song samples are super helpful/relatable, and most importantly, the info is super useful and clearly explained. THANK YOU!

    • @jazztutorial
      @jazztutorial  10 років тому +1

      Comment of the week! Thanks so much Jenn, really pleased you enjoyed this video, I love the theory and am glad to hear you're taking an interest too! You might also like my video on called 'church modes' - that's very similar to this video.

  • @MrRossleb
    @MrRossleb 2 роки тому

    I've been following you for years and it amazes all that you know. you always explain in a way that the novice or intermediate would understand. truly amazing! thank you.

  • @jcharos7672
    @jcharos7672 5 років тому +2

    What I like to do with that Cm6 is to play a riff up and down the keyboard in the 7th degree over a Cm7 then drop down to the Cm6.

  • @juliandelacalzada3031
    @juliandelacalzada3031 5 років тому +5

    Great tutorial! I like how you play songs in between each scale to demonstrate it

  • @guitarsword1
    @guitarsword1 8 років тому +1

    I've been playing for a long time and have a degree in music. This is fabulous lesson. Congrats and thank you.

  • @iMusicAcademy
    @iMusicAcademy 9 років тому +8

    One of the great things about your teaching is that you really know how to break a concept down and explain it fully! Thank you for this!
    Bob

  • @funkyclubber
    @funkyclubber 10 років тому

    Julian your tutorial videos just keep getting better and better! Apart from the actual content you're teaching it is all those little details, be it the chosen background music or colors and animated text when going over to the next topic. Simply a pleasure to watch. Sure we could do without these extra efforts in editing but is is just so much more fun and shows how dedicated you are.

    • @jazztutorial
      @jazztutorial  10 років тому +2

      Arr thanks so much! Means a lot that someone noticed - I do put thought into the fonts and interludes, and I like that my video style is evolving naturally and becoming it's own thing. It's weird because now I can't imagine making a video without the interludes. Thanks a lot :)

  • @tiagoraptor
    @tiagoraptor 9 років тому

    Man you kill on teaching things that seems to be complicated, you make all seem so simple! I'm laying on all your videos ultimately!

  • @DanielDavissynthman
    @DanielDavissynthman 10 років тому +12

    This is great. I've been wanting to learn some ways to improve and change my ambient music, and I've already learned a lot from this channel. I'll definitely be buying your book and going through all the videos. You present great information in a straight forward way. I also appreciate how you get right to the point, and that your audio is well recorded.

  • @jeffkoe310
    @jeffkoe310 3 роки тому

    I’ve just started learning these scales and this video is the only one which made sense to me. The examples of well known songs was very helpful.

  • @henriettaatkin1968
    @henriettaatkin1968 9 років тому

    "My Funny Valentine " -- melodic minor! Thus very easy to improvise to improvise on. On the other hand, it switches to natural minor because there's an A flat Major chord in there, too. Love your lessons, Julian!

  • @JacobScott0000
    @JacobScott0000 9 років тому

    I loved this! fantastic delivery and giving examples of how they're used is golden!!! subscribed

  • @tomchristopher71
    @tomchristopher71 8 років тому

    I'm a guitar player and have had trouble understanding the minor scales. Your video helped put it in perspective. Thanks!

  • @johndiraimo1444
    @johndiraimo1444 7 років тому

    Julian, your videos are top notch. Lots of educational theory and fantastic examples. Your explanation is heads above others.

  • @shysonofficial
    @shysonofficial 5 років тому +1

    Thank you, genuinely helped a lot . Peace love and unity

  • @XOXIONRCORDINGSTUDIO
    @XOXIONRCORDINGSTUDIO 10 років тому

    Hello Julian, These vids are fantastic. The explanation of the four minor scales and the sound/mood explanation is really straightforward.

  • @410swrv7
    @410swrv7 3 роки тому

    by far the best minor chord/scale lesson on UA-cam

  • @andrewromero59
    @andrewromero59 8 років тому

    👍 Good evening Julian! , my name is Andrew Romero and I just saw your program today and I'm really impressed, I like the way that you simplify your way of teaching "Music" it's actually very encouraging, I'm heading out on my way from work tomorrow to buy me one of your books. Thank you, and have a blessed night.

  • @laurielyon7740
    @laurielyon7740 5 років тому +1

    As expected, an excellent presentation. And I will return to it often. You’ve become a ‘go-to’ educator. Well done, as always.

  • @fabmic1067
    @fabmic1067 9 років тому

    i have been looking for such clear explanations for years. Now it is very clear. Thanks for the video!

  • @Mezilesialan
    @Mezilesialan 10 років тому

    Thank you for this exploration of Minor Scales Julian. Your Jazz theory ebook is really excellent. Colourful and clear graphics. I have it on my iPad for sitting and reading carefully. In combination with your UA-cam videos, we now have a truly thorough and enjoyable introduction to Jazz Piano.

    • @jazztutorial
      @jazztutorial  10 років тому

      Thanks so much Alan! I'm really happy to hear this. I designed it with an iPad in mind - easy to glide through the pages, and can be read at the piano. And I'm glad this minor scales video was helpful too.
      Thank you for your support and encouragement.
      Julian

  • @TheRealisticNihilist
    @TheRealisticNihilist 10 років тому +2

    Best jazz Chanel ever. I'll be buying you book here soon as my finances are in order. You selling hard copies?

    • @jazztutorial
      @jazztutorial  10 років тому

      Thanks Joshua! Only digital copies at the moment, but there's links to videos which only works in digital format. Glad you liked this one!

  • @Randinator
    @Randinator 10 років тому

    Fascinating. The Vertigo rendition is absolutely haunting.

    • @jazztutorial
      @jazztutorial  10 років тому

      Thanks Michael! Yes I'm glad I finally found a relevant way to discuss that soundtrack in a video

  • @hopo2hopo
    @hopo2hopo 10 років тому

    Hi Julian, I am a guitarist and I have learned so much from your videos. Thank you for sharing . You explain very smoothly and to the point.

  • @TheWinterShadow
    @TheWinterShadow 4 роки тому

    Clear with great examples. That's great teaching.

  • @PaulAJacksonMusic
    @PaulAJacksonMusic Рік тому

    several years on and this is absolute gold. such a great teaching approach.

  • @AARONKAYE
    @AARONKAYE 9 років тому

    When you played that Usher song? SLICK. Love your tutorials, they really take the mystique out of those really complicated sounding harmonies.

  • @TheGstultz1
    @TheGstultz1 9 років тому +1

    Very clear, instructive, informative. You are an excellent teacher!

    • @jazztutorial
      @jazztutorial  9 років тому

      +Gabriela Stultz Thank you so much Gabriela! That means a lot to me, glad you liked this one.
      You might also like my 'Modes Lesson' which is very similar to this one

  • @leestephenson7042
    @leestephenson7042 8 років тому

    best ever explanation of the minor scales, and great examples.

  • @DeeBroughton
    @DeeBroughton 9 років тому

    Super helpful. Love the examples in between. The clatter of your keys is a tad distracting, but really lovely instruction.

  • @mikomon309
    @mikomon309 9 років тому

    Perfect example of the perfect lesson. Clear, concise, practical, and helpful.
    WOW. Thanks so much. Carry on....

    • @jazztutorial
      @jazztutorial  9 років тому

      Miko Montgomery Wow - thanks so much Miko. So happy to hear you liked this one. I also made 2 very similar videos to this one, called 'MODES LESSON', and '4 EXOTIC SCALES' which you might also like.
      Thanks for the comment :)

    • @mikomon309
      @mikomon309 9 років тому

      jazztutorial My pleasure. I'll check out the other vids too. You're such a great teacher. How about developing a video on how to MAXIMIZE one's practice time. Surely there are concepts as well as licks that can help a player make the most out of their time. I've got my own theories; I'd love to hear yours. Carry on....

  • @ragecagegroves
    @ragecagegroves 10 років тому +2

    amazing tutorial! just hearing the songs you played in the 4 different styles was enough for me to subscribe and rewatch your vids over and over

  • @edskodevries
    @edskodevries 8 років тому

    I love how you give so many examples from all kinds of different styles of music (so effortlessly too..!). It makes your video very different from other UA-cam videos on this topic. Really good.

  • @drdave8009
    @drdave8009 4 роки тому

    Two examples are Of Dorian are Scarborough Fair and the traditional Celtic folk tune, Cooley’s Reel. There are lots of Celtic tunes in E Dorian.

  • @gibbonschip
    @gibbonschip 9 років тому

    Excellent lesson! "Yesterday" by the Beatles uses D melodic minor going up and D natural minor (or F) going down.

  • @RickSteedMusic
    @RickSteedMusic 9 років тому +4

    thank you for a wonderful explanation between the minor scales and the application of them against the backing cord structures... very helpful :)

  • @yvonnekeogh2365
    @yvonnekeogh2365 7 років тому

    Brilliantly and simply explained - wow!

  • @oliihowlingmusic989
    @oliihowlingmusic989 4 роки тому +1

    This man is the best teacher I have ever used, tripled my knoledge in a month

  • @asssagar
    @asssagar 4 роки тому

    This is the best minor scales explanation I have seen!

  • @freddybello8724
    @freddybello8724 10 років тому

    This vid is really good. How easy you explain and reduce to just 4 notes all the mess around the minors scales. In Latin America we are very familiar with harmonic minor, and mosf of our folk music is built around this mode/scale. I think it will be a good idea to create a video like the ii-V-I with dominant scale usage recommendations, but with this scales.
    I've also like the natural minor sound, is very deep and interesting.
    Keep going with your work. The people need to desmitify this One and For All!!!

  • @donniexl1033
    @donniexl1033 5 років тому +8

    Damn bro, your an amazing teacher, I was havin second thoughts about purchasing your course but, you stay comin with that fire.

  • @PowuhToSeven
    @PowuhToSeven 10 років тому

    This is so great. I'm a self taught guitarist and I know a basic structure of the natural minor and harmonic minor scales. I play metal mostly, but I do like to go for a Danny Elfman influence so I use a lot of playful harmonic minor scale melodies and theatrics but it's the chords that have given me a light on what I can accompany to the melodies.

  • @markkens9
    @markkens9 10 років тому

    Creativity, chops and a natural gift for teaching! What could go wrong? Thanks for sharing your knowledge so skillfully.

    • @jazztutorial
      @jazztutorial  10 років тому

      Thanks so much Mark - I appreciate this inspiring comment. I feel like I'm finally getting into my stride with the video making, I'm going to be uploading a new lesson every Friday from now on - stay tuned :)

  • @terrymerrick5617
    @terrymerrick5617 9 років тому +1

    Well done Julian really well presented

  • @dmitriveremeenko9028
    @dmitriveremeenko9028 6 років тому

    So easy and so complicated and with song examples' extras. Thank you so much, man. You are very talented!

  • @fredrikw1447
    @fredrikw1447 8 років тому

    Thanks for describing the vibe of each scale. Very helpful!

  • @evanfitzgerald3195
    @evanfitzgerald3195 10 років тому

    This is great stuff! - played classical piano my whole life, and now trying to learn and transfer some jazz theory to bluegrass fiddle...not easy but your approach was fantastic. Thanks!

    • @jazztutorial
      @jazztutorial  10 років тому

      Thanks Evan, glad these videos help. I was the same, classical for the first 10 years, then started reading everything I could on jazz, I think classical to jazz is a natural progression.

  • @justinus
    @justinus 10 років тому +2

    nice song examples for the types!

  • @Дмитрий-о9б9п
    @Дмитрий-о9б9п 7 років тому

    Thank you so much for all this useful examples, it's absolutely clear and audible and easy to understand and what not. GREAT!

  • @JoeTierno
    @JoeTierno 9 років тому

    Your excellent video has given me a lot to think about as I practice on my chromatic button accordion. I think I will learn a great deal. Thank you.

  • @howardcoleman4748
    @howardcoleman4748 10 років тому

    these are some of my most used sounds even parts or playing a chord while playing some notes to get my melody filled without playing to much for the basses part

  • @JorgeRamirez-in4tw
    @JorgeRamirez-in4tw 9 років тому +10

    I play guitar but these lessons are VERY helpful and very clear, I appreciate the free content, this stuff is top-notch.

  • @folkorchestraukuleleoxford6374
    @folkorchestraukuleleoxford6374 9 років тому

    Julian - excellent! I'm not a keyboard player but I still found this very useful as a guitarist.

  • @jeremydixon372
    @jeremydixon372 4 роки тому

    Very clear explanation. Thanks.

  • @jimbass123
    @jimbass123 10 років тому

    Another fantastic lesson - thanks so much!

    • @jazztutorial
      @jazztutorial  10 років тому

      Thank you Jim! You're welcome :)

  • @tonybayliss8530
    @tonybayliss8530 9 років тому

    This is a terrific video, Very well explained.

  • @vspatmx7458
    @vspatmx7458 2 роки тому

    this was brilliant and priceless data.
    I learnt a lot today. thanksa ton.

  • @Rombizio
    @Rombizio 5 років тому

    Subscribed. Incredible well paced lesson.

  • @davesorensen2812
    @davesorensen2812 2 роки тому

    This is so great. I play guitar but get a lot out of these videos. Thanks.

  • @timswift1863
    @timswift1863 5 років тому

    I subscribed to your channel and added this instructional video to my saved column because it's excellent. - and it has usable information all right here (!). Per example ; there are four minor scales .

  • @David-cv9uy
    @David-cv9uy 8 років тому

    Great lesson!

  • @paullennox2404
    @paullennox2404 9 років тому

    Brilliant tutorials! Many thanks for the info

  • @RiverMoose18
    @RiverMoose18 8 років тому

    Wow, thank you so much for this tutorial. I'm working on learning what common scales sound like so I can use them or try my own and just you playing an excerpt from songs that I know or have heard before helped open that up so much for me. Not to mention the rest of your information helps with actually listening to what I'm hearing.

  • @groclency
    @groclency 7 років тому

    thank you so much , first time i really understand the minor scales and their application, merci and bravo

  • @leahconroy8718
    @leahconroy8718 5 років тому

    Thanks, I am always looking for video-education that supports my music goals. This video was very clear and helpful.

  • @AkshayKumar-sd1mx
    @AkshayKumar-sd1mx 4 роки тому

    I understood clearly, it has so many great examples.

  • @quintinpenola95
    @quintinpenola95 9 років тому

    your lessons are great thank for the chords.

  • @laurencerosania5261
    @laurencerosania5261 8 років тому +3

    A good, concise explanation but one serious omission: the melodic minor uses the major sixth and major seventh ascending, BUT minor sixth and minor seventh DESCENDING.
    That difference in ascending and descending versions makes the "melodic minor" unique among all the scales .

    • @robthequiet
      @robthequiet 8 років тому +2

      This is jazz. In classical music, you are correct.

    • @vOddy75
      @vOddy75 8 років тому

      In jazz, they don't care about that. They use it the same way ascending and descending.
      If you want to be anal about it, you can say that they play in "ascending melodic minor"

  • @fiddlefolk
    @fiddlefolk 10 років тому

    I am a guitar player but i find some great ideas and understanding through your teaching. Appreciate you! Great info!

  • @Groobaby
    @Groobaby 6 років тому

    you are such a wonderful teacher. thank you...

  • @Fandangho
    @Fandangho 9 років тому

    Awesome lessons, have watched several so far and it's really well explained and intelligently put. Kudos.

  • @bnpapp
    @bnpapp 10 років тому

    Im a guitar player and i got it..especially like the back story to the characteristic chords and their history and evolution..harmonic minor and Cuban jazz.who would have thought, Brilliant Im hooked on your lesson thank you

  • @SamSetaoc
    @SamSetaoc 10 років тому

    Excellent stuff, best piano / Jazz tutorials on the web, i'm an electronic producer but looking to further my theory knowledge and this is the best i've come across.

    • @jazztutorial
      @jazztutorial  10 років тому

      Thanks so much Sam! Glad these videos help :)

  • @theproperfool
    @theproperfool 4 роки тому +1

    Great video! I didn’t know there were this many minor scales. I am curious about what scale Jamiroquoi uses in “Shes a Fast Persuader”. The riff at the end is amazing

    • @nobbynobbynoob
      @nobbynobbynoob 4 роки тому

      That's a good track! I just played it and it SOUNDS as if it's in plain old natural E♭ minor: E♭-F-G♭-A♭-B♭-C♭-D♭-E♭ - assuming I haven't missed any notes or chords with C♮ or D♮; there is a clever use of an F♭ accidental in parts, of which I approve. :)

  • @ronvanbeaumont
    @ronvanbeaumont 10 років тому +1

    Most informative. With the examples Julian goes beyond the tedious traditional explanations you find in theorybooks elsewhere.

    • @jazztutorial
      @jazztutorial  10 років тому +2

      Thanks so much Ron! I'm trying to get the right balance of both explanation and demonstration. Glad you enjoyed this one :)

  • @jijst5
    @jijst5 10 років тому +1

    Fantastic lesson! They all have their specific mood, indeed :). I think the Dorian mode is very calming and makes you feel happy and peaceful. :)

  • @jonneville5295
    @jonneville5295 8 років тому

    Excellent explanation of minor scales- I haven't seen this information anywhere else. Thanks

  • @kenmclanejr5536
    @kenmclanejr5536 10 років тому

    Thanks for not waiting time, very well explanation. Love your straight forward approach.

    • @jazztutorial
      @jazztutorial  10 років тому

      Thanks so much Ken - I appreciate that

  • @lottedesmet6467
    @lottedesmet6467 5 років тому

    I just binge watched your jazz videos and its like so clear and it helps me a lot. YUR A HERO THANKSS :O!!!!!!

  • @chitragurung5984
    @chitragurung5984 4 роки тому

    Very logically described...great tips to me...Thanks so much!!!

  • @lisapurplehayes
    @lisapurplehayes 5 років тому

    Thank you for the post!

  • @markw6136
    @markw6136 4 роки тому

    Just discovered this, better late than never huh? Thank you for your clarity and playing examples from popular or fairly known tunes as examples. Very helpful for a newbie piano learner.

  • @kakooji1
    @kakooji1 9 років тому

    Thanks for teaching me, you're the best piano teacher ever!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @enrichingexchanges
    @enrichingexchanges 9 років тому +1

    This is incredibly beautiful! In addition to learning a bunch, I just totally enjoyed the superb musicality in your playing. Gosh, I am glad that I found your videos. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and music! Subscribing RIGHT NOW!

  • @louiseturner8082
    @louiseturner8082 7 років тому +1

    Thank you! Very clear, interesting and informative (from a music theory novice with a classical background)

  • @allsaints2k156
    @allsaints2k156 8 років тому

    keep this up please,it really helped me

  • @TheRaivadera
    @TheRaivadera 9 років тому

    wonderful sir. It was a great help. Thank you

  • @FMasic
    @FMasic 8 років тому

    I think I'm most familiar with the Dorian scale. Fela Kuti is one of my favourite examples; just about everything he did was based on it. Mostly I minor/IV major chords as you mentioned (e.g. Gentleman), but with occasional variations like I minor/II minor/III major (e.g. Water No Get Enemy). It's cool how you can descend onto the major 6th with a diminished chord (VI dim), which emphasises it nicely, and it's also nice to throw in the tritone (♭5) in passing sometimes.
    The Dorian mode is also common in psychedelic and blues rock music. E.g. Riders on the Storm by The Doors; Oh Yeah by Can. And I think I minor/IV major is basically Pink Floyd's default jam, haha.

  • @marylh914
    @marylh914 10 років тому +1

    Excellent! Makes me want to get back to piano.

  • @oneydjacks
    @oneydjacks 9 років тому +3

    The harmonic minor example that you attribute to Coolio is really a Stevie Wonder composition. Pastime Paradise" is a song from the 1976 album Songs in the Key of Life by Grammy-winning artist Stevie Wonder. The song was one of the first to use a synthesizer (the Yamaha GX-1) to sound like a full string section.[2] Built initially from synth tracks rather than from a drummer setting the basic rhythm, the song was later augmented with rhythm performances from Ray Maldonado and Bobbye Hall, especially featuring finger cymbals.[3]..Coolio just did a little vocal masturbation.

  • @jeannieafolayan8907
    @jeannieafolayan8907 8 років тому

    Thank you so much. I really appreciate your music sessions. I'm learning a lot. I will sign up at the beginning of June. Again. Thank you.

  • @hansongnaily
    @hansongnaily 3 роки тому

    This is educational! Thanks!

  • @Saf1ouane
    @Saf1ouane 8 років тому

    Your lessons and playing are great man, thank you very much

  • @bandulahewamanage3521
    @bandulahewamanage3521 5 років тому

    perfect teacher.. excellent, very clear.. bless you sir... thank you very much..!

  • @tompp880
    @tompp880 10 років тому

    hey,Bradley,nice as always,and i am waiting for the new thing every time,but still every time i need a song from start to the end,please could you give any song as a hole thing,for example here you started with the "message it the bottle",could you continue with your version,regards

    • @jazztutorial
      @jazztutorial  10 років тому +1

      Hey Tom, sure!
      HARMONIC MINOR = 'Survivor' Destiny's Child. 'Sweet Dreams' Eurythmics.
      MELODIC MINOR = Vertigo by Bernard Herrmann (the only music I can think of that stays melodic minor throughout).
      DORIAN MODE - 'Mad World' by Gary Jules (throughout).

  • @menomossomusic
    @menomossomusic 9 років тому

    Wonderful lesson. Clear, concise and easy to understand. I teach my students the Harry Potter theme and the Munsters theme song to show examples of how minor modes like to "sneak" their way between each other. Great stuff!

    • @jazztutorial
      @jazztutorial  9 років тому

      Thank you Bob! Yes, the Harry Potter theme is a good one, harmonic minor with a bit of chromatacism towards the end. Thanks for the comment :)