Major scales: Everything you need to know in 7 minutes

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  • Опубліковано 4 лис 2018
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    Learning to write major scales can be tricky at first. But, all major scales are built using just few simple rules. Learn them all, as well as how to avoid a few common mistakes, with this quick visual explanation.
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  • @BradHarrison
    @BradHarrison  8 місяців тому +10

    Take private lessons online with me! Trumpet, brass, theory, composition & arranging, improvisation, or whatever musical/life coaching you’d like to work on. More information at www.bradharrison.ca/lessons

  • @SnowBoy1008
    @SnowBoy1008 3 роки тому +1018

    This guy explained 2 weeks of music class in 7 minutes

  • @KubikCubed
    @KubikCubed 3 роки тому +467

    super helpful! my teachers always just made us memorize the scales w/o explaining the underlying pattern, thanks so much

  • @JGabrielRonkainen
    @JGabrielRonkainen 11 місяців тому +15

    Bruh... This video had no right being this concise and clear.

  • @NolanHolladay
    @NolanHolladay 3 місяці тому +8

    everybody out here making things complicated and you just explained that SOO much simpler than anyone else I've come across!
    I only just learned a couple weeks ago (46yrs old here and I played piano for 2 years when I was a kid and THOUGHT I was taught basic music theory back then) that notes are dynamically named based on the key of the scale you're playing in!
    and you just explained all of that so clearly!
    it's like there's this expectation by seasoned musicians that scales and note naming are just second nature and all students have to do is "just practice the scales"
    but how can anyone practice something they don't even understand?
    looking forward to reviewing more of your videos!

    • @BradHarrison
      @BradHarrison  3 місяці тому

      Glad you enjoyed! Yeah, getting the info in the right order to avoid confusion was a big chore. Everything is music is connected!

  • @Rinzler.18
    @Rinzler.18 3 роки тому +43

    My brain was hurting until you came along my dude.. basically you untangled it😂. Thanks for explaining this mess 💯🤜🤛

  • @drosales814
    @drosales814 3 роки тому +156

    I'm totally not going to fail my music class now! Thank youuuu.

    • @hiiiadamm
      @hiiiadamm 3 роки тому +4

      Haha same my g

    • @nanayvlog5625
      @nanayvlog5625 3 роки тому +5

      Why does that sound Sarcastic lmao

    • @damiankuzma3189
      @damiankuzma3189 3 роки тому

      @@nanayvlog5625 no id does not

    • @nanayvlog5625
      @nanayvlog5625 3 роки тому +2

      @@damiankuzma3189 The ‘totally’ made it sound a lil sarcastic though

    • @hiiiadamm
      @hiiiadamm 2 роки тому +2

      I’m back again same time as last year

  • @Ley14350
    @Ley14350 5 місяців тому +7

    I finally understood the major scales all thanks to this video 😭😭

  • @JuJuRed
    @JuJuRed 4 місяці тому +5

    I have a quiz tomorrow on this and I came back from the Key signatures video and I have to say, thank you sir so much

  • @mjquinn0911
    @mjquinn0911 2 роки тому +98

    This really brings a lot of information in a short amount of time, and the presentation is simple but is also amusing as you bring bits of humor in between examples. The way you break things down is clear and is easy to understand. You're content is very helpful, thank you for that.

  • @ping3488
    @ping3488 2 роки тому +42

    You have the best graphic display on the music theory on youtube, so clean and pleasant to watch and understand, thanks to all of your team..!

    • @BradHarrison
      @BradHarrison  2 роки тому +13

      Thanks so much! I’m a solo operation so far though!

    • @shinymetalvids
      @shinymetalvids Рік тому +2

      @@BradHarrison have you considered making PDFs? Maybe for Patreon?

  • @14littledude
    @14littledude 2 роки тому +32

    I've just wrapped my head around G# major to find it's a theoretical scale. This was very informative and I've learned a lot about major scales. Thank you

    • @BradHarrison
      @BradHarrison  2 роки тому +9

      Yeah, any spelling of a scale is technically possible but some of them cause more problems than they solve, so you’re not likely to see G# major out in the wild too often.

    • @TaylorJohnHardin
      @TaylorJohnHardin 2 роки тому +2

      @@BradHarrison guitar tuner says G#, and I think "yeah in a minor key sure" lol"

    • @somedude8728
      @somedude8728 Рік тому

      Same reason as to why im here

  • @saxnoob
    @saxnoob Місяць тому +2

    This is awesome! I just entered the scale part of my studies on sax and was in trouble trying to figure out WHY we’re doing this. NOW I get it. Thanks

  • @Novvadiaries
    @Novvadiaries Місяць тому +2

    OMG UNBELIEVABLE , I understood it all . I WAS STRUGGLING A LOT WITH SCALES . THNAK YOU !!

  • @atinibel
    @atinibel 5 років тому +63

    Great content, thank you. 32 year old guitarist, bassist here. I can play but I don't know why things work and others dont. Trying to change that.

  • @koencagurangan3256
    @koencagurangan3256 3 роки тому +7

    Holy crap this was easier than I thought it would be, I thought I might need to focus on this 110% but I got all the necessary info despite eating while listening

  • @raj27481
    @raj27481 11 місяців тому +6

    @BradHarrison My son just started learning Piano, and was learning the major scales in theory during his classes. You just dont know how easier you made it for myself and my son to understand through your simplified way of explaning and mind blowing visual graphics. Your videos are simply an asset. Please continue to do the good work!

    • @BradHarrison
      @BradHarrison  11 місяців тому +1

      That’s great to hear! Thanks so much for mentioning!

  • @rosalindhermanstein7164
    @rosalindhermanstein7164 4 місяці тому +3

    This really helped me even 5 years later. I have a test tomorrow and this video explained so much in such little time. Thanks for making this video

    • @BradHarrison
      @BradHarrison  4 місяці тому

      Love that evergreen content! Good luck on the test tomorrow!

  • @jpthomas369
    @jpthomas369 4 місяці тому +2

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    @PopTartKingOG 4 місяці тому +2

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  • @zarah4881
    @zarah4881 9 місяців тому +4

    My teacher who explained that thing for 1 hour and still no one understood meanwhile this video is just 7 min and i finally understood everything 😂

  • @user-hb4io1nx8l
    @user-hb4io1nx8l 3 роки тому +9

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  • @MrsPapadia
    @MrsPapadia 7 місяців тому +2

    If Brad had taught me theory throughout music school, I would've understood everything. The graphic explanation of literally everything is so soothing, satisfying, and easy to comprehend, especially for neurodivergent people. And I'm East European, we use a different musical note system, and I still get it. My adhd brain is so brateful for this!

  • @terryremaly957
    @terryremaly957 3 роки тому +4

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    @zharaireland2646 2 роки тому +15

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    @JawJX 3 роки тому +19

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  • @whkone
    @whkone 4 місяці тому +2

    This is the most clear explanation I have seen. Very easy to understand and remember.

  • @kenmcf
    @kenmcf 6 місяців тому +2

    I play guitar but I getting into Piano we just got a new one for our child. I was reviewing scales etc from a piano perspective...wow...I really got some things cleared up that I guess I never paid attention to before, like why there are not certain major scales. You have some good videos here thanks much.

  • @viangabrielmorong8680
    @viangabrielmorong8680 3 роки тому +3

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    @johngallaghermusic9777 2 роки тому +4

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    @robertmyers4080 3 роки тому +3

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    @hannahp125 3 роки тому +5

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    @BabaDXBro 3 роки тому +2

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    @vidalwilliams5450 11 місяців тому +1

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    @vanityshop5155 2 роки тому +4

    This was so clear and thorough and helpful. Thank you!!!!

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  • @PeterRigii
    @PeterRigii 2 роки тому +2

    This is the best explanation I have ever heard. I can't believe how wrong I was about some things. I now know why G# doesn't exist.

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    @geoffreystephen2890 4 роки тому +8

    Terrific channel, Brad - these lessons are both effective & efficient!

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    @nitrocoldbrew3039 Рік тому +3

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    @007camera 2 роки тому +2

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    @vicaa927 2 роки тому

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  • @aaronfagerstrom1
    @aaronfagerstrom1 2 роки тому

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    @justafan4266 Рік тому +1

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  • @Garry-the_Snail
    @Garry-the_Snail 2 місяці тому +1

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  • @vickmac721
    @vickmac721 2 роки тому +1

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    @shadowsparks3030 5 років тому +19

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    @yaqinwang8523 11 місяців тому +1

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  • @swimmer751
    @swimmer751 2 роки тому +1

    I love you. This was so simple. Thank you.

  • @dianebuckle5093
    @dianebuckle5093 4 місяці тому +2

    Just great at explaining thank you!

  • @jacobit2211
    @jacobit2211 7 місяців тому +2

    Thx bro
    I was always confused at how Major scales worked and sharps

  • @marcellacarta2766
    @marcellacarta2766 4 роки тому +3

    Your video are very helpful! . If before for me was difficult to understand these concept you made me easy to understand them! :D thanks a lot! I hope you will keep make new videos :)

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    @michaelobrien5958 2 роки тому +1

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  • @MartiA1973
    @MartiA1973 8 місяців тому +1

    4 weeks of confusion dispelled in 10 minutes - because I watched it on 0.75 speed. Thanks, had to sub.

  • @antaravaishnavi
    @antaravaishnavi 2 роки тому +3

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  • @dr.paolabianco9617
    @dr.paolabianco9617 Рік тому +1

    Very well explained. Thank you.

  • @xerxesofpersia9630
    @xerxesofpersia9630 3 роки тому +2

    Finally! Someone who bothers to explain this in full detail and quickly.

  • @shaddaneab946
    @shaddaneab946 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you brad. You were a huge help. 🙏

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    @travelwithjollyandchaochi4263 3 роки тому +2

    Clear explanation!

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    @kkuharonoks3241 3 місяці тому +1

    As of now I have been struggling so much you came and helped my teacher always made me memorise it now I got everything right on my music theory you helped so much

  • @patricialee805
    @patricialee805 Рік тому +1

    Most useful, indeed. You made it sound so simple! Thank you!

  • @johnlay3040
    @johnlay3040 Рік тому +1

    Judging from the comments below, I could hardly imagine that anyone would even think about making a video like this. Obviously the is a need for it.

    • @BradHarrison
      @BradHarrison  Рік тому

      Theory can be real confusing. And I thought there was room for improvement over the common style of “dude in front of a white board”. (Not that there aren’t tons of fantastic theory channels out there in many great styles. I just picked a style and went with it.)

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    @majoraxis 5 місяців тому +1

    This is great! Thanks.❤

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    @lauren-ru6tw 3 роки тому +1

    Very useful, thank you!

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    @jonathansampson7450 8 місяців тому +1

    I know this is an old video but holy... you're a lifesaver for my Music Theory course!! thank you!

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    @rikiFurry 7 місяців тому +1

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    @thecoolcarhd4402 Рік тому +1

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    @melodyworld7149 2 роки тому +1

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  • @sustainablelife1st
    @sustainablelife1st Рік тому

    This is a great lesson, a summary of so much info! Thank you!!! I always wondered why some notes didn't have scales. Now i know the rule. (To those whining, this is a summary of things you should already have studied. It's test prep.)

  • @anotherdude2453
    @anotherdude2453 4 роки тому

    Great video, thank you!

  • @dwijaksara
    @dwijaksara 3 роки тому +7

    Im so glad I found this

  • @rebeccawizov5599
    @rebeccawizov5599 4 місяці тому +1

    Using this to reinforce teaching the whole scale formula to my class tomorrow. Your videos are awesome!!!

    • @BradHarrison
      @BradHarrison  4 місяці тому

      Thanks! Good luck with your lesson and hello to your class!

  • @jhannaway9729
    @jhannaway9729 2 роки тому +7

    Brilliant. Thank you for explaining why we can have a B# and an E#. So much education in only 7 minutes.

    • @timmcclements7657
      @timmcclements7657 10 місяців тому

      I'm not getting why he is saying it is a C sharp when it is an A sharp showing in music notes not piano,,,,this is confusing....look at 3:39 and you will see what I mean

    • @BradHarrison
      @BradHarrison  10 місяців тому

      @timmcclements7657 check the clef. It’s bass clef.

    • @timmcclements7657
      @timmcclements7657 10 місяців тому

      your A major scale in music is coming out as f g a# b c#( e#no such thing) to f@@BradHarrison

    • @BradHarrison
      @BradHarrison  10 місяців тому

      @timmcclements7657 It would be if it were treble clef, but that scale is shown in bass clef. The notes are all different! Check my video on note naming if you’re still confused. Also, E# is a note, but it’s not shown in that scale at that moment(because it’s in bass clef.;-) hope that helps!

  • @franklinarguedas4832
    @franklinarguedas4832 Рік тому +1

    Very nicely presented and explained

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    @Heyitsbxrry Рік тому +6

    Wow, this is a very helpful video. I just had to show it to my teacher, he was so surprised because you spent a 2 weeks worth of lessons it 7 minutes. This is probably the best channel that I have used for theory on the Piano. My Brother has just started piano and is struggling with understanding and when i showed him this he can't stop watching your videos! Thank you so much and I am definitely Subscribing and giving likes to every vid I can find! - Jaina

    • @BradHarrison
      @BradHarrison  Рік тому

      Glad you enjoyed! And thanks for much for the support!

  • @foxdestroyer6970
    @foxdestroyer6970 3 роки тому +2

    This was so fricking helpful.

  • @contemporary_Latino
    @contemporary_Latino 3 роки тому +1

    An excellent summary

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    @mainpianokeyboard5740 3 роки тому +1

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    @dineshsharma3459 4 роки тому +2

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    • @BradHarrison
      @BradHarrison  4 роки тому

      Thanks so much! More soon hopefully!

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    @alexyehdego6419 5 років тому +2

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    @ushanikalupahana8595 11 місяців тому +2

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  • @Dave_MC
    @Dave_MC Рік тому +1

    you make me understand subjects i wouldve have failed with out you escpecially your key signature guide

    • @BradHarrison
      @BradHarrison  Рік тому

      Excellent! Glad I could help you sort some stuff out.

  • @robinanneluciahachadoorian4614
    @robinanneluciahachadoorian4614 10 місяців тому +1

    WELL PUT!