Your content really inspires me and I have been practicing pentatonic seriously for about a month now and it is amazing how my vocabulary increased and also fluidity through ideas. Being a bass player, the vocabulary that I learned by playing bass line was mostly pentatonic and being able to translate that knowledge into melodic ideas was a real breakthrough for me.
It's very true. Some of the information you've shared has truly changed and improved my playing overnight. And like you said, it's information I already knew. I know my pentatonics, triads, how to harmonize scales. I think what transformed my playing the most was probably the idea of intentionally using extensions. Which triad pairs really help with!
It's also nice to play the dominants as alt. chords and play the major pentatonic a tritone away from the root, or the pentatonic b3 a half step above the root. Nice video, brother.
This is honestly not only useful but COOL AS HELL! I was exclaiming out loud when you pointed out the emerging pentatonic from stacking 4ths from the major 7!
This is amazing Nick! I’ve bought a couple other scale and chord studies from you and always impressed with how deep you go. This is a lifetime of knowledge you put together here. Already ordered my copy and can’t wait to get started!
The other advantage would be when we applied that on maj7 chords that there will be used most of the time maj7#11(for a reason, that the #11 makes it ongoing ) while the 4 makes it really stop...and bring back to the 3rd.. so two possibilitie's on for instance Cmaj7#11 are 256 and & 73#11 D GA(+ the inversions of course EF#B GAD & F#BE ADG BEF# or in opposite direction... or the 2nd one D F#G & E A B the Inventor of this technique is Mick Goodrick, John Scofield was using his technique both in his solo's and in his improvisations(Techno, Protocol, rule of the Thumb etc)for me his Highlight-period...of course I do like his later stuff also...
Wow! This looks like a great book. Nick's exercises are always helpful and productive (and I do own quite alot of methid books). Will definitly check it out. Thanks Nick 🙏
That beginning of the video with that music, what is that musical style called with those chord changes? Could you make a video explaining that way of playing with those chord changes? thank you❤ 
This is awesome brother...!!! I confess you I was very near... exactly on the verge to discover this concept... Just a tiny little step more ahead that could take me likely a thousand years span but... With this kind of help...!!! I'll there maybe just in one or two...!!!... Thanx so much man... This is real knowledge...!!!
Okay although I of course was acquainted with pentatonics etc..I did study all your idea's Maybe something that could be interesting for you as a new topic could be GMC, In case you're not familiar with it it is Generic Modalty Compression. the interesting thing is that you were almost doing that at D7 using D G C a sus4 stack of 4ths lets say a "Q"s. but In GMC that would have been merely something like Bb Eb Ab and the remaining "Triad"= would have been F C F# so this is of course over altered D7 Do you get the idea?? The Root is compressed and the rule is to steal of tw remaining triads a 3rd and change it into a 4th or a 2nd so that to interval shapes remain that are not the 135 so also the result is modalit but the advantage of course is to not play the root, So to give your solo more wings than normal..Used to this idea will really give the feeling of coming down if you are used to not play the roots any longer. Of course this takes at least the same effort of your 4ths and pentatonics that seem easier then they are..to really adapt them....
First of all thank you for these videos They’re very helpful I want to say, though, these don’t work as improvisations or compositions, as they are. A bit like run-on sentences I would want to hear melody and phrasing But they’re probably just intended as exercises or demonstrations, and I can appreciate that
this is awesome, thanks for sharing this, do you have any notes on what other chords 'work' for this system? like what chord types you could substitute for the maj7 or 7sus4 and still have the pentatonics as described here 'fit'? will try some things myself of course! maybe 6/9 could work in place of the maj7? any other chord type and pentatonic combos you have found could be useful in building my own progressions+melodies. it's a very useful technique as it's easier to memorise different pentatonic scales than full 7 note scales for each chord and the way the scales rapidly change and flow into each other gives a great jazzy sound and makes up for the more simplistic sound of the pentatonics.
thanks so much!! I have a non musical question. have you been in Uruguay or why is that dude drinking mate and the music at the very end is a Candombe??
Thanks for the video. It looks like you chose these pentatonic scales because they outline the chords, but perhaps add in the 9th in some cases. Why do you choose to look at a Gmaj7 and play B minor pentatonic if it’s the same notes?? I don’t see a functional difference.
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Your content really inspires me and I have been practicing pentatonic seriously for about a month now and it is amazing how my vocabulary increased and also fluidity through ideas. Being a bass player, the vocabulary that I learned by playing bass line was mostly pentatonic and being able to translate that knowledge into melodic ideas was a real breakthrough for me.
Glorious! I hear so many French Impressioist tunes here - especially Paul Maurice's 'Chanson Pour Ma Mie.'
Excellent. ..
Nick, this is wondrous! Even more so than usual. Thank you for the jsical ideas and even more, the humanity behind them.
Super vid! Nice to see your face, makes the thing more lively and friendly. Keep on it bro we love your work
It's very true. Some of the information you've shared has truly changed and improved my playing overnight. And like you said, it's information I already knew. I know my pentatonics, triads, how to harmonize scales. I think what transformed my playing the most was probably the idea of intentionally using extensions. Which triad pairs really help with!
You are a gold mine of knowledge
Heart Strings Pulled and Played!
Thank you for the inspiration!
My music purchase for my Summer expansion.
It's also nice to play the dominants as alt. chords and play the major pentatonic a tritone away from the root, or the pentatonic b3 a half step above the root. Nice video, brother.
Prolly, the easiest to digest and most readily applicable method for Giant Steps improv, that even a newbie can grasp.
Thanks, Maestro Nick!!
It's an ocean of ameising possibilities to absorb ... Thank you!
This guy's videos are gold
Hi! I am from Argentina, in Cordoba! Love your channel! I am learning a lot!!
Thanks!!!
Very soothing
Thank you for sharing!
This is honestly not only useful but COOL AS HELL! I was exclaiming out loud when you pointed out the emerging pentatonic from stacking 4ths from the major 7!
Thanks!
All your concepts are well appreciated and thank you for your hard work and 'vision'.
What an excellent video. Thank you.
I have no understanding of this, but I absolutely love it, Its has clicked something in my brain. Brilliant.
I already played over giant steps rather decently but with this material I'll be sounding much hipper. Excellent material!!
I am know where near this level of playing my saxophone but I love your playing and your educational channel. 💯✌🏿💯✌🏿🙂
What a usefull and creative tools!
You are amazing. Thank you for you great videos ❤️
Very clever stuff here.
Amazing video!
I learn so many great ideas from your videos!!
Great presentation! A wealth of pentatonic knowledge. Subbed
Thank you Nick! Good video as always
1:57 - 2:16 sonó a merengue venezolano (5/8), Genial!!
great ideas here!
I made the purchase last night. Lots of good material to work on.
Very good. Thank you
I hit the like button before watching it.
Excelente !!!😁💪
i always think of modes and 2-5-1 licks...i never imagined pentatonics could be that usefull...thanks for sharing
Superb. Really useful stuff!🤝🙏
Yes sir amazing theory teaching! Thank you for sharing your approach.
Brilliant as usual!!!
This is amazing Nick! I’ve bought a couple other scale and chord studies from you and always impressed with how deep you go. This is a lifetime of knowledge you put together here. Already ordered my copy and can’t wait to get started!
awesome thanks!
genial gracias
The other advantage would be when we applied that on maj7 chords that there will be used most of the time maj7#11(for a reason, that the #11 makes it ongoing ) while the 4 makes it really stop...and bring back to the 3rd.. so two possibilitie's on for instance Cmaj7#11 are 256 and & 73#11 D GA(+ the inversions of course EF#B GAD & F#BE ADG BEF# or in opposite direction... or the 2nd one D F#G & E A B the Inventor of this technique is Mick Goodrick, John Scofield was using his technique both in his solo's and in his improvisations(Techno, Protocol, rule of the Thumb etc)for me his Highlight-period...of course I do like his later stuff also...
Thank you
Well, practicing these patterns on bass clarinet is kind of harder than I thought :D
Nice!
Wow! This looks like a great book. Nick's exercises are always helpful and productive (and I do own quite alot of methid books). Will definitly check it out. Thanks Nick 🙏
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Love the sound quality!
Saludos mr. Nick!.
Sounds great!
this is amazing, thanks !
Gracias!!!
That beginning of the video with that music, what is that musical style called with those chord changes? Could you make a video explaining that way of playing with those chord changes? thank you❤

excellent video!! and the guy having mate is the best thing hahah
Interesting colors interesting sound
Maan you have a nice sound, but i do know you have a great alto sound too! Would love to hear it in the next video!
This is awesome brother...!!! I confess you I was very near... exactly on the verge to discover this concept... Just a tiny little step more ahead that could take me likely a thousand years span but... With this kind of help...!!! I'll there maybe just in one or two...!!!...
Thanx so much man... This is real knowledge...!!!
amo las sierras de Cordoba!!
Ah cuando aparece el
Amazing thank you for such a wonderful class
What to impose on Minor chords in Giant Steps ??
beautiful
Thanks for post
A healthy judicious use of tri tone will give some nicely spiced ?Monk flavor !
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Really nice💓
great work!!..thanks🤗
Lovely
Hey what is the software are using in the synthesizer sounds fine so great I want I need that? For training
grant green use the same systhem in i wish you love video ( sound like trane);
thank soooo much for all your video
Niiiiice!
Ha, saludos from a cordobesian!
Need this in Bass clef. Is it available
tremendo video!! y tremendos musicos argentinos convocaste !!!
Cool!
is there a pdf of guitar tab for this???
How do you do to keep in your mind all that information??? It overwhelm me...
I used to practice many hours. I was overwhelmed when I started to learn spanish at 39. It was so frustrating.
@@JazzDuets haha good answer! But your spanish is better than my jazz lenguage. Thanks
Patience. Rest revisit five Times a week
Okay although I of course was acquainted with pentatonics etc..I did study all your idea's Maybe something that could be interesting for you as a new topic could be GMC, In case you're not familiar with it it is Generic Modalty Compression. the interesting thing is that you were almost doing that at D7 using D G C a sus4 stack of 4ths lets say a "Q"s. but In GMC that would have been merely something like Bb Eb Ab and the remaining "Triad"= would have been F C F# so this is of course over altered D7 Do you get the idea?? The Root is compressed and the rule is to steal of tw remaining triads a 3rd and change it into a 4th or a 2nd so that to interval shapes remain that are not the 135 so also the result is modalit but the advantage of course is to not play the root, So to give your solo more wings than normal..Used to this idea will really give the feeling of coming down if you are used to not play the roots any longer. Of course this takes at least the same effort of your 4ths and pentatonics that seem easier then they are..to really adapt them....
8:10 sounds like Onalaska on a Winter morning
wow !! awesome !!!
At last! Satta33 jazz version!)))
As the robots take over, bright minds like yours convey the deeper understandings that humanity can comprehend!
First of all thank you for these videos
They’re very helpful
I want to say, though, these don’t work as improvisations or compositions, as they are.
A bit like run-on sentences
I would want to hear melody and phrasing
But they’re probably just intended as exercises or demonstrations, and I can appreciate that
I so don't understand what's going on but I love that channel anyway
Are you in Alpujarra?
This guy is gooood
Hi where I can download this pdf?
this is awesome, thanks for sharing this, do you have any notes on what other chords 'work' for this system? like what chord types you could substitute for the maj7 or 7sus4 and still have the pentatonics as described here 'fit'? will try some things myself of course! maybe 6/9 could work in place of the maj7? any other chord type and pentatonic combos you have found could be useful in building my own progressions+melodies.
it's a very useful technique as it's easier to memorise different pentatonic scales than full 7 note scales for each chord and the way the scales rapidly change and flow into each other gives a great jazzy sound and makes up for the more simplistic sound of the pentatonics.
thanks so much!! I have a non musical question. have you been in Uruguay or why is that dude drinking mate and the music at the very end is a Candombe??
yes I have been to Uruguay a few times
Some of that was circular breathing? Nice! Is there any live video of you?
no circular breathing
@@JazzDuets great breathing control!
Saludos del Pianista Javier Donado desde barranquilla, Colombia
Que hermoso el candombe del final!
Wow
ΕΙΣΑΙ ΠΟΛΥ ΚΑΛΟΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΑ ΕΞΗΓΕΙΣ ΑΠΛΑ ΚΑΙ ΩΡΑΙΑ ΜΠΡΑΒΟ ΕΧΩ ΠΑΡΕΙ 3 ΣΟΥ ΒΙΒΛΙΑ ΤΩΡΑ ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΟΙΚΟΝΟΜΙΚΗ ΚΡΙΣΗ ΔΕΝ ΜΠΟΡΩ ΝΑ ΠΑΡΩ ΑΛΛΑ ΤΟ ΚΑΛΟΚΑΙΡΙ ΘΑ ΠΑΡΩ
I can't sight read music.... What can I do if I purchase? Does the book come with audio of the notes?
yes
Wolllll !!
Do you have this course in F Cleff?
yes
Hello main! Eso es Córdoba! I think you talk spanish, anyway what r u doing there?
drinking mate!
Hi! Does the pack comes with tab notation for those who can't read music 😥? (Please don't kill me)
yes!
Thanks for the video. It looks like you chose these pentatonic scales because they outline the chords, but perhaps add in the 9th in some cases. Why do you choose to look at a Gmaj7 and play B minor pentatonic if it’s the same notes?? I don’t see a functional difference.
Holy SHIT!!!!!!!