The Most Important Scale Exercise In Jazz

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  • You probably already practice arpeggios, but chances are you can do it as a better Scale exercise than what you are doing now, and that is what I want to talk about in this video. Jazz Scale Exercises should be about giving you the material you can use in your solos and help you know and play the different arpeggios and melodies found in the scale.
    When you improvise in Jazz then the lines or melodies that you play are related to the chords you are playing over and the solo follows the chord progression it is played over. One easy way to do this is to use the arpeggios of each chord.
    You can use the arpeggio of the chord you are playing over, but in fact, there are more options than this and the exercise in this lesson will help you tie all of that together in one exercise.
    Content:
    0:00 Intro
    0:13 Arpeggios!
    0:52 Improve How you Practice - Tie It All Together
    1:38 How to Use This and Improve your solos
    1:54 The Scale
    2:01 The Diatonic Arpeggios in the Scale
    2:20 A few thoughts about Scale Fingerings Systems
    2:42 Know what you are playing.
    3:39 #1 Making Music with the material from this exercise
    3:55 #2 Add some chromatic notes
    4:21 Examples #1 and #2 Slow
    4:30 Adding a bit of Bebop Rhythm
    5:12 #3 Bebop Arpeggio Lick
    5:33 #4 Bebop Arpeggio Lick
    5:54 Examples #3 and #4 Slow
    6:03 Do you work like this with connecting Scales and Arpeggios
    6:11 Finding more Arpeggios that work on a chord.
    6:30 Why an Arpeggio works Over a Chord
    7:04 Constructing another arpeggio and adding a 9th
    7:47 Taking this concept through a few chords
    8:11 #5 Using The Em7 arpeggio
    8:35 #6 Using The Em7 arpeggio
    8:57 Examples #5 and #6 Slow
    9:06 Finding more options for a II V I.
    9:46 Basic Bebop II V I with this idea
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  • @JensLarsen
    @JensLarsen  5 ปีที่แล้ว +171

    What do you consider the most important way to practice scales? 🙂
    I think this can be a very useful discussion with a lot of great information!
    Content:
    0:00 Intro
    0:13 Arpeggios!
    0:52 Improve How you Practice - Tie It All Together
    1:38 How to Use This and Improve your solos
    1:54 The Scale
    2:01 The Diatonic Arpeggios in the Scale
    2:20 A few thoughts about Scale Fingerings Systems
    2:42 Know what you are playing.
    3:39 #1 Making Music with the material from this exercise
    3:55 #2 Add some chromatic notes
    4:21 Examples #1 and #2 Slow
    4:30 Adding a bit of Bebop Rhythm
    5:12 #3 Bebop Arpeggio Lick
    5:33 #4 Bebop Arpeggio Lick
    5:54 Examples #3 and #4 Slow
    6:03 Do you work like this with connecting Scales and Arpeggios
    6:11 Finding more Arpeggios that work on a chord.
    6:30 Why an Arpeggio works Over a Chord
    7:04 Constructing another arpeggio and adding a 9th
    7:47 Taking this concept through a few chords
    8:11 #5 Using The Em7 arpeggio
    8:35 #6 Using The Em7 arpeggio
    8:57 Examples #5 and #6 Slow
    9:06 Finding more options for a II V I.
    9:46 Basic Bebop II V I with this idea
    9:55 Like the video? Check out my Patreon Page!

    • @The1RMS
      @The1RMS 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Jens Larsen nice system, but I do a kind of different excercise, I follow the diatonical funtional harmony of the modes by playing 2 arpeggios up and down, the notes from each mode/arpeggio are the 1 3 5 7 plus the 9 11 and 13 so for exempel Cmaj7 and in the octave higher a Dmin arpeggio, Dmin has the other 9 11 13 or 2 4 6 what makes the c majorscale complete after the cmaj7 arpeggio, you can do this excercise with dorian, lydian, phrygian, mixolydisch, minor and locrian modes, it will make clear what notes are in every mode, you can use it in any jazz song, so if you see a maj7 chord you play the 1 3 5 7 and 9b 11# 13 wich makes a lydian harmony function instead of the major mode function, by this way you interpret any chord different wich makes you sound more free and above everyone else who is playing

    • @JensLarsen
      @JensLarsen  5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@The1RMS Modes are not really that useful for jazz standards and most tonal songs, so I don't really focus on that 🙂

    • @The1RMS
      @The1RMS 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Jens Larsen that's true, but I use this more for writting melody's

    • @aeksinsang932
      @aeksinsang932 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I use the gambale arpeggios method in technique book 1; it was THE game changer for me: he does 7th arpeggios moving in 4ths. Sounds so musical!!!

    • @irynasilevych9544
      @irynasilevych9544 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for answer))

  • @TautologyTechSystems
    @TautologyTechSystems 3 ปีที่แล้ว +352

    Jens, I've been playing bass for almost 20 years now. After working on the exercise in this video for over a month in all 12 keys, I can honestly say this has advanced my soloing more than anything I've ever worked on. I was always so focused on a modal approach to soloing, but after working on this, something has clicked and all of a sudden I am able to drawn on tons of melodic ideas almost effortlessly and playing the changes just makes more sense now. Your videos have changed my playing forever. Can't thank you enough.

    • @JensLarsen
      @JensLarsen  3 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      Great! Really makes my day to hear that :)

    • @klfdqjmqboiklnkq
      @klfdqjmqboiklnkq 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Isnt modal just the same as this video?
      E arpeggios in C major is the same as E fryggian.

    • @chethelesser
      @chethelesser 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@klfdqjmqboiklnkq I think they meant that they choose a mode and noodle over several chords on end

    • @turkmusik
      @turkmusik ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@chethelesser I think you're right, in effect just taking seven scalar notes and noodling on them as the chords change regardless of how annoying that might sound.

    • @shmurflHD
      @shmurflHD ปีที่แล้ว

      thats really great to hear that, im convinced with that principle : better methods = faster learning

  • @gwbvegas
    @gwbvegas 3 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    18 years of the theory puzzle scattered all over the floor finally put together in 10 minutes - Brilliant!

    • @JensLarsen
      @JensLarsen  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Glad it was helpful 🙂

  • @louistech112
    @louistech112 4 ปีที่แล้ว +511

    Dude you just gave me years of lessons in like 12 mins lol

    • @JensLarsen
      @JensLarsen  4 ปีที่แล้ว +68

      Haha! I can then probably do that with most of my videos :)

    • @cameronmarick9855
      @cameronmarick9855 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      Deadass. this is the type of shit i’ve been trying to find on this website for 10 years

    • @espnpokerclub1246
      @espnpokerclub1246 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Scott Paul Johnson
      TH-cam channel as well
      Lol you're welcome!
      I feel u

  • @EarthSkyPVideos
    @EarthSkyPVideos 5 ปีที่แล้ว +494

    What your giving away free, some have paid thousands to go to Berklee for and still didn't learn nearly as much as you have to offer! Thanks so much! Your a God send ! ! !

    • @JensLarsen
      @JensLarsen  5 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Thank you! I suspect people get more for their money at berklee than what a few videos can do :)

    • @EarthSkyPVideos
      @EarthSkyPVideos 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@JensLarsen In this case though, I do not think so! ;)

    • @martinpaddle
      @martinpaddle 5 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      you don't go to Berklee for the knowledge, but to meet other musicians

    • @JensLarsen
      @JensLarsen  5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@martinpaddle Very true!

    • @jO-wp5vf
      @jO-wp5vf 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      EarthSkyP1000 Videos he’s good but blow him already jeeeesh

  • @plopzoppers3921
    @plopzoppers3921 5 ปีที่แล้ว +116

    wow you broke down the wall between arpeggios and scales in just a few minutes. 🤘🏽 mind blown

    • @JensLarsen
      @JensLarsen  5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You're very welcome George! Glad you like it 🙂

  • @WilRockQ
    @WilRockQ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +183

    His editing of his videos is fantastic, which allows him to get to the point and not waste viewers' time. Most every teacher on TH-cam doesn't understand this, and they bore people with long, self-serving introductions and sales pitches.

    • @JensLarsen
      @JensLarsen  4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Thank you! Also on behalf of my editor :)

    • @scootergreen3
      @scootergreen3 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes, so many guitarists talk for half of the video and don't show anything. Sometimes they act silly or mention their cat or something. I like this to the point!

    • @captainkoo
      @captainkoo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Exactly- and you can always slow it down if needed

  • @martystudioone
    @martystudioone 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    In my opinion this isn't just the most important scale but THE MOST IMPORTANT CHANNEL for every jazz guitar musician. Thank you Jens for your hard work for us :-)

    • @JensLarsen
      @JensLarsen  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you very much Marty!

    • @C_Dan_Guitar
      @C_Dan_Guitar 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      For real …You get that

  • @TheDCGuitar13
    @TheDCGuitar13 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    There’s no greater feeling as a young musician than when you see a video lesson and actually have a lightbulb Moment.

  • @danqodusk8140
    @danqodusk8140 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I'm an unschooled hack who learned basic music theory from a handful of well written books. I don't play jazz, or really any genre worth a darn, but I quickly learned practicing diatonic arpeggios opened up a whole new world of sounds and fretboard patterns for me. I don't think any musician can go wrong continuing to practice the basic elements of music. There's always some sweet nuggets hiding them waiting to be discovered! You do a great job of teaching and inspiring, Jens. There's no better jazz guitar instructor on TH-cam!

    • @JensLarsen
      @JensLarsen  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you 🙂 Glad you can put it to use!

  • @xBUMSKIx
    @xBUMSKIx 5 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    The unspoken star of this show is your tone. Very good.

    • @JensLarsen
      @JensLarsen  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you! :)

    • @To.Si.Ma.
      @To.Si.Ma. 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sounds great. What type of PU do you prefer for Jazz / Bossa Nova and why?
      57 PAFs, P90 or Filtertrons on a semihollow?

  • @gordoncole2242
    @gordoncole2242 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I started studying jazz guitar when I was 12 years old. I have always played guitar and bass but have paused and resumed jazz studies many times over the past 15 years. 6 minutes in to my first video on this channel and I believe that subscribing to this channel along with many hours of practice will get me to where I’ve always wanted to be. It is obvious that Jens is a supremely talented musician, teacher, and content creator.

  • @spivvo
    @spivvo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I am 54 years old, I listened to Joe Pass “Virtuoso” in 1978 and was mystified so focused on rock and blues. Now I want to play something with more meaning and after years of being bemused by jazz this man has opened the door for me.... I finally get it.... learn the scales and then learn the arpeggios to know which notes to emphasise. 40 years after picking up a buitar it is finally making sense. Thank you Jens.

    • @davidwickham9313
      @davidwickham9313 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dan, wot does your buitar sound like? I might just be interested to git me one.

  • @Modulizer69
    @Modulizer69 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is the clearest and most informative way i have seen jazz harmoni been explained on you tube. I play bass and the more times i see this video and a few others of yours the more i realize why i have been stuck for so long with hardly any progression in my playing. Its just down to being creative with ways of practise these arpeggios and scales i guess. I have been aware of the pure theory part but never really sat down and practiced all sides of this. Thanks to you i have a lot of new ways of incorperating this on the fretboard

  • @RodrigoRaez
    @RodrigoRaez 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    You're a genius! This is very practical for playing the arpeggios in a scale context and find new jazzy ways of making your melodies. It's amazing. Thank you very much for this information.

    • @JensLarsen
      @JensLarsen  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You're very welcome!

  • @Artec619
    @Artec619 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    It's unbelievable how often you put out a video that's about the thing I'm struggling with most at the moment. Thanks Jens, will try to put these tips into practice

    • @JensLarsen
      @JensLarsen  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad to hear it! Hope you can put it to use! :)

  • @deugdmama
    @deugdmama 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Really great lesson. Currently working on this with my guitar teacher and you explain it thoroughly but also very clearly. Respect!

    • @JensLarsen
      @JensLarsen  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's great to hear :) Glad you find it useful!

  • @Pyryx27
    @Pyryx27 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I just started playing jazz and i have to say my mind is blown by these videos. This is all i could ever ask for. I can say how thankful i am that you are putting this much thought and information in to these videos for free. someone could become a professional musician just on these videos alone.

    • @JensLarsen
      @JensLarsen  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you very much! Glad you put it to use 🙂

    • @olimpiacalin1919
      @olimpiacalin1919 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      👍🎸🎼

  • @Rob747
    @Rob747 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Just started looking at this as I'm only just moving into jazz guitar after 42 years of playing. I'm really glad I found you on TH-cam and very ompressed. Your lessons are well explained, which makes them easy to understand and put into practice. Thank you so much for your time Jens, it's well appreciated.

    • @JensLarsen
      @JensLarsen  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Rob! Glad you find the videos useful!

  • @erickpurnama
    @erickpurnama ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Man, I wish your channel existed when I was young. I don't even really play guitar that much anymore, finally having figured out that I prefer wind instruments (I still play a bit to hear the chord changes in a song), but I'm learning SO MUCH.
    When I was a kid I was always frustrated that every jazz lesson seemed to always say the same thing: practise scales and arpeggios over and over without providing clear context of how they're used. Now I'm actually looking forward to practising those on my ocarina so I can start sounding jazzy.
    You're such a good teacher. One of the best I've ever had, in any subject. It's almost criminal that these lessons are free on TH-cam.

    • @JensLarsen
      @JensLarsen  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad the videos are useful! 🙂

  • @mattdickun6145
    @mattdickun6145 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm a bassist and I've been watching your video for about three weeks trying to improve my phrasing on solos. I'm seriously much better than I was three weeks ago because of your teaching. Thanks so much, man.

  • @MichaelDHockenberry
    @MichaelDHockenberry 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Your enthusiasm for teaching is unsurpassed, diligent and inspiring.
    How can any guitarist not want to learn from such grace and professional dedicated instruction?
    I may not be able to keep up musically, or understanding all of the aspects, but I sure love to play and you help me do that.
    Thank you Jens Larson...

    • @JensLarsen
      @JensLarsen  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      That is very nice of you to say so! Thank you, Michael 🙂

  • @justinlessard1477
    @justinlessard1477 4 ปีที่แล้ว +233

    These scales are a pathway to many abilities some consider to be unnatural...

  • @vincentparrella272
    @vincentparrella272 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Jens is a experienced, awesome teacher and player,I've been listening to him for 3 years.

  • @PROFESSORGRIMM03
    @PROFESSORGRIMM03 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is by far the best jazz guitar lesson ive seen. Not even 30 mins into these excercises and I'm already improvising a lot better than I have been for the past 10 years of playing guitar

  • @stillwaters5134
    @stillwaters5134 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This is absolutely one of, if not, THE best lessons on guitar I've seen.
    Subscribed! Much blessings to you, sir.

    • @JensLarsen
      @JensLarsen  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're very welcome! I am glad you like it! 🙂

  • @sceiron
    @sceiron 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'm just discovering your channel. I wanted to say thank you for these videos. I've been playing for years, and despite studying chords, scales, arpeggios and the rest, I could never quite sound like I was playing jazz. You are already opening doors to me on things that I have been trying to get a grip on for years. You're a great teacher.

    • @JensLarsen
      @JensLarsen  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! I am really glad to hear that 🙂

  • @guitarpenter3357
    @guitarpenter3357 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thanks for helping me put the pieces together. I’ve learned the diatonic chords on all three strings e,a and d and the scale positions. Best teacher!

    • @JensLarsen
      @JensLarsen  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's great! Really glad you can put it to use!

  • @jeffruzik236
    @jeffruzik236 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Jen's approach to teaching is clear and concise. He is a marvelous instructor. Thanks for all your effort. Also a wonderful player.

  • @word67
    @word67 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I'm no Jazz player ( yet). But I've played Blues and other roots American music for 50 years. Always listened to Jazz and have loved Be Bop forever. Many years ago I was trying to grasp modal playing and on my own and figured that it would be a good idea to play 8 note scales based on C D E F G A B. I've been doing that exorcise for decades, but never really internalized it musically. My fingers know it, but I'm still a long way from calling myself a Jazz player ( I can swing though--lol) Nice to know I was on to something. So lately I've been scaling this back to arpegios I've been learning here. My fingers are picking it up with ease. I've taken a very convoluted route spanning decades, but if I keep at it I may eventually pull it all together. You have been a tremendous help.

    • @JensLarsen
      @JensLarsen  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sounds like you are right on track 👍🙂

    • @word67
      @word67 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@JensLarsen Yeah. I'm going to go over and over this lesson. It's tying a lot of valuable things together for me. Saying the related chord especially. That's been a blindspot that I'll work on.

  • @thanojishing534
    @thanojishing534 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I never had money to learn a music theory..I got some basics idea of music through TH-cam videos. But Jazz is a genre that I always found it hard and complicated to understand. Fortunately I came across your tutorial.am learning in the most simplest and the best way. Thank you Sir.

    • @JensLarsen
      @JensLarsen  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're very welcome! Glad you find the videos useful 🙂

  • @EmeraldSteeler
    @EmeraldSteeler 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Jens, I have learned melodies and chords to many standards but never knew how to begin to play anything else over the changes. I have been slowly getting used to these excercises and in time I will be able to play some basic lines over these songs. This is a breakthrough lesson for me at my basic level. In six weeks for one hour per day I have progressed more than the previous 5 years towards the first step in single note ideas over chords that make perfect sense. Thanks to you.

  • @akaThaJordan
    @akaThaJordan 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've been looking for this video for so long, and I didn't even realize untill I saw it. Thank you so much, Jens. I'll be in my room practicing for the coming days!

  • @stuartarnold4495
    @stuartarnold4495 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Watched this for the third time , Jen's, and today I suddenly got the meaning of the diatonic and arpeggio chords and notes.
    Just by reading the music instead of the tabs. Thanks.

    • @JensLarsen
      @JensLarsen  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's great 🙂

  • @TheMetalslayer100
    @TheMetalslayer100 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Such a great improvisation - training- concept!
    Thank you for that video! 👍🏼

    • @JensLarsen
      @JensLarsen  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you like it 👍🙂

  • @nickg2431
    @nickg2431 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was the best jazz lesson i have ever seen -years of wonder suddenly fell into place by exactly 3 mins and 43 seconds

  • @paulwells7567
    @paulwells7567 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I've watched lots of these videos and Jens clearly knows a lot about music and jazz but I haven't been able to get into it because I just play a bit of blues - or totally arranged things where I don't know what the music is doing functionally. But I think this video gives me a way in. Thanks so much!

    • @JensLarsen
      @JensLarsen  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      That sounds great, Paul! Go for it 🙂

  • @Raysonnn
    @Raysonnn 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Using the arpeggio of the 3rd is such a simple concept but such eye opening for me, I always had trouble finding the 9th and experiencing with its flavour. Thanks!!!

    • @JensLarsen
      @JensLarsen  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @waylonnicholson371
    @waylonnicholson371 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Dude. You just made twenty five years of trying to improvise through CAGE and the seven modes all make so much more sense. Your teaching style is excellent, and you make things really easy to grasp. Bless your heart. I'm buying your book to support you. I might even learn something from it!

    • @JensLarsen
      @JensLarsen  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Waylon! Really glad you like the video and I of course hope you find the book useful 🙂

    • @timothymathis2873
      @timothymathis2873 ปีที่แล้ว

      No more cage for me. This has helped me abandon the one thing that I always felt held me back. Bye bye caged system.

  • @mauriciorodriguez1459
    @mauriciorodriguez1459 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dear Professor Larsen, when it comes to jazz lessons on YT, you are the best. thank you for everything. Cheers from Mexico.

    • @JensLarsen
      @JensLarsen  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're very welcome! I am glad you like the videos! 🙂

  • @Darkfusion280
    @Darkfusion280 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've been playing for years and this gives me a ton of help on learning new ideas for playing overtop a progression. Thank you so much!

    • @JensLarsen
      @JensLarsen  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you like it! 🙂

  • @judithmurphy595
    @judithmurphy595 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    My son admires you very greatly he says you're the best guitar player online the best jazz teacher more importantly. His name is Frankie he says that you have graciously taught him about various things regarding a guy named Pat Martino. Anyway I just want to say thank you by my son's become better at his craft.

    • @JensLarsen
      @JensLarsen  5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you for taking the time to let me know, Judith. That is great to hear! Tell him to keep at it!

  • @dkwvt13
    @dkwvt13 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great lesson, super practical. I learned to play the diatonic chords of scales all in the same position, I never thought to break them down into their relative arpeggios in the same way. Thank You...!

    • @JensLarsen
      @JensLarsen  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you find it useful Donald!

  • @sirmaggiman6271
    @sirmaggiman6271 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Moin Jens,
    ich kann mich den Leute hier nur anschließen. Ich bin dir wirklich dankbar das du dein Verständnis und Wissen mit uns teilst. Ich hatte immer keinen wirklichen Angriffspunkt zum Jazz, da es mir immer so unfassbar viel vorkam. Aber du hast wirklich, allein durch dieses Video hier, das Portal ein großes Stück geöffnet. Cooler Typ ✌🏼

    • @JensLarsen
      @JensLarsen  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! That is great to hear 🙂 my German is unfortunately not up to the task of answering in German

  • @johnnydeeme
    @johnnydeeme 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    A true master instructor with options. By the time you get here, better to know what you're doing... or where the lesson is going.

  • @kymcarter589
    @kymcarter589 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Ive been doing this!!!! Great to hear you say it is good practice! I also do the same but with say, 3517, as many ways as I can come up with. great video! Many thanks! 😁

    • @JensLarsen
      @JensLarsen  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's great! Keep at it :) Making other melodic patterns is indeed a great way to find more things you can use!

  • @brianbobyoung3266
    @brianbobyoung3266 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Just had the most productive practice session in months. Thanks Jens

    • @JensLarsen
      @JensLarsen  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad to hear it! :)

    • @simdoyle
      @simdoyle 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JensLarsen What he said. Awesome.

  • @ambroseveno5730
    @ambroseveno5730 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are the absolute man. I totally agree with everyone raving about your lessons! Please keep it up, ThanKS!!! cheers

  • @brianvaughan4712
    @brianvaughan4712 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Between your books and videos, I've never smiled so much during my practice sessions, I'm hearing my music with new sounds and renewed joy...Thank you!

    • @JensLarsen
      @JensLarsen  ปีที่แล้ว

      Really glad to hear that Brian! :)

  • @Atlanticmoonsnail
    @Atlanticmoonsnail 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great video, I got a booklet by Carol Kaye on arpeggios in the early 80's and that formed the practice that I used. Your integration with scales and chromatic passing notes is very helpful thanks.

    • @JensLarsen
      @JensLarsen  5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thank you Peter! For learning Jazz you can do a lot worse than take advice from Carol Kaye :)

  • @davejackson88
    @davejackson88 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    fabulous lesson very intelligible on the use and fun of arpeggios in a single pattern.. lots of melody ready to use !

    • @JensLarsen
      @JensLarsen  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you 🙂 Glad you like it

  • @KittyGangsta
    @KittyGangsta ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey! I don't listen to Jazz that often and I'm not aiming to learn Jazz but, man, after watching this video, scales make sense now! holy cow! you, sir! are the best jazz/music teacher on TH-cam!!!! And I challenge anyone who thinks otherwise!

    • @JensLarsen
      @JensLarsen  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you very much! Glad you think so!

  • @petersantospago1966
    @petersantospago1966 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm a fairly decent player...I just haven't played in over a year...I wanted to break the old same patterns...I really appreciate how you go slow and present the material intelligently... This is a new beginning for me . Ty

    • @JensLarsen
      @JensLarsen  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! Go for it 🙂

  • @Gangari
    @Gangari 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Watching your videos makes me want to go to music school. I'm not at a level to fully understand this lesson, but it is a joy to listen to you teach!

    • @JensLarsen
      @JensLarsen  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you very much! Glad you find the videos motivating!

  • @tecnolover2642
    @tecnolover2642 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This video is similar to many others you've done but always amazing and drills in the point to students that this skill is so powerful for playing jazz! Thank you! Also the sound quality is very good. Superb production!

    • @JensLarsen
      @JensLarsen  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you! That is exactly the skill I was hoping to highlight 🙂

  • @brucemaier3943
    @brucemaier3943 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Jens Larsen; 50 years playing professionally and I learned more abut the guitar in one video than anything before it. I don't read music but I have composed hundreds and play entirely by feel. Still, something has been missing. Thank you for turning on the light!

  • @danielortiz85
    @danielortiz85 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Your explanation is very clear, I've been searching for this kind of information and you do it very simple, for someone who knows nothing about jazz and just practice scales this is a different world and just give me a different concept of music, thanks so much¡¡

    • @JensLarsen
      @JensLarsen  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're very welcome, Daniel! :)

  • @rodrigoetchebarne9569
    @rodrigoetchebarne9569 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Man, you're such a great teacher. All your videos are so clearly explained and so useful. I just got your book and its also great! Thanks for sharing! :)

    • @JensLarsen
      @JensLarsen  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you very much, Rodrigo. Great that you find the material useful.

  • @dannyprasetya2496
    @dannyprasetya2496 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Finally!!! I've found a lesson that makes sense on how to do lines in jazz! Thanks Mr. Larsen. Arpeggio, off we go!

    • @JensLarsen
      @JensLarsen  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Go for it, Danny 🙂

  • @corporatehippy
    @corporatehippy 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video is incredibly useful! I have been mixing arpeggios in with scale forms for years, but without much of an understanding of the roles the arpeggios were serving in the chord and scale structure. Most methods of explaining this are too elaborate and/or too abstract for me, making me feel defeated and I lose interest. By mixing short, clear examples in with diagrams, Jens provides material that I can work with in real time. I've started exploring new phrases and expanded my sound more in the last week than in the previous year as a consequence. Big thanks, Jens!

  • @Nicky-T
    @Nicky-T 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Even though I'm an advanced player (Classical/Rock/Blues/Country), I have been struggling with how to make use of these in a jazz context. This shed more light on it than I've ever seen. Thank you.

    • @JensLarsen
      @JensLarsen  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad you find it useful :)

  • @jacobh5150
    @jacobh5150 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    holy heck, how haven't I seen his channel before? This is soo useful and makes it so clear! I can't wait to use this technique to practice jazz!! Subscribed today! thank you

    • @JensLarsen
      @JensLarsen  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you very much Jacob! I hope you find something you can use, otherwise try to ask in a comment :)

  • @hectorrascon9884
    @hectorrascon9884 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Mr Larsen,you are a great teacher,thank you for sharing your knowledge on this diatonic class discussion!!👌

    • @JensLarsen
      @JensLarsen  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're very welcome, Hector 🙂

  • @DELREYGUY
    @DELREYGUY 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks... Nice channel.
    After 30 years of blues and rock playing, I have moved to Jazz.. And 11-52 strings.
    A nice and rewarding change..
    Keep up the good work..

  • @7775Kevin
    @7775Kevin 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks for this Jens. I just bought your “Modern Jazz Concepts” book this morning and I’m already learning from it. Thanks!

    • @JensLarsen
      @JensLarsen  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That is really great to hear, Kevin! If you have a few minutes then consider leaving a review on Amazon. That really helps me :)

  • @Benitohatausprobiert
    @Benitohatausprobiert 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks a lot! Please keep making those videos, they are so informative! Even for me as a Jazz Beginner!

    • @JensLarsen
      @JensLarsen  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you, Steven! I am glad you think so :) What are you looking for in the videos?

  • @Motif123
    @Motif123 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Leading note + arpeggio - amazing concept. Thanks so much

    • @JensLarsen
      @JensLarsen  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you find it useful 🙂

  • @andywilberding6176
    @andywilberding6176 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This was a real eye opener! I've been stumbling around trying to tie this together. You made it simple. Thank you.

    • @JensLarsen
      @JensLarsen  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you like it, Andy 👍🙂

  • @leblille4146
    @leblille4146 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome lesson! I've been playing for almost 30 years. This makes so much sense. Thank you.

    • @JensLarsen
      @JensLarsen  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are very welcome! :)

  • @vikramjitbanerjeetuki
    @vikramjitbanerjeetuki 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is one of your best lesson videos till date, imo, keep them coming,and thank you 👍

    • @JensLarsen
      @JensLarsen  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you very much! I will do my best to keep them coming :)

    • @davidjackson7791
      @davidjackson7791 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i am already getting better just from this one video

  • @paulgordon3113
    @paulgordon3113 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    If everyone had a teacher like Jens, the world would be a better place--or, at least, the guitarists would be better!

    • @JensLarsen
      @JensLarsen  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha! Thank you 🙂

  • @warnerbroken8973
    @warnerbroken8973 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Best jazz instructor in youtube hands down. And to think of the effort behind all of his videos. Thanks, man

    • @JensLarsen
      @JensLarsen  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you very much! Really glad you like the videos!

  • @UncleEti
    @UncleEti 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice lesson, addressing an hinge point between dry knowledge of theory and starting to play with fun. Enough work for me for weeks, now.Thank you a lot.

  • @steveschmitz1179
    @steveschmitz1179 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome stuff. I am very disappointed that an arpeggio exercise I learned almost 30-years ago now, I finally started practicing most days, about 6-months ago. With that one change (including naming in my mind the notes I am playing), my playing has totally changed. While my mind is blown with the exercise in this video, the fact that I understand it, and know that I just need practice time, has me really excited. Thank you for posting this great content! I am not someone who subscribes, I don't know why, but I just subscribed...you definitely deserve it and much more!

    • @JensLarsen
      @JensLarsen  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Steve! Really great that you can put it to use like that!

  • @AscensionSpirituelleHumaine
    @AscensionSpirituelleHumaine 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    One of the most important jazz music teaching videos on youtube. Thanks !

  • @jmoses580
    @jmoses580 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You probably won't read this with so many other comments for you to read already. I just want to say, Thank You So Much! I'm brand new to jazz. Listening to you always gives me enough information so I have a direction to start moving! Not only that, but the way you've done these videos I feel like I know you even though I've been watching for only 2 weeks! I very much appreciate you sharing your talent with us and giving information that I can understand even though I can't do it yet. I'm understanding what you're teaching and then you're showing how it sounds and how to do what you've just explained! Fantastic stuff for someone who doesn't know where to begin with jazz!!! Sorry about the lengthy comment. I just want you to know how much you are appreciated and that what you are doing is what I consider to be the best of the best anywhere! I believe this would be perfect for every level of jazz musician! Absolute beginner like me or the working musician in the clubs or the pro studio player!!! Thank you again Jens!!!!❤

  • @Dirk.Dreadmore
    @Dirk.Dreadmore 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for your videos Jens. They are much appreciated. I've learn so much so quickly.

    • @JensLarsen
      @JensLarsen  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're very welcome! I am glad you like it! 🙂

  • @JazzStrat781
    @JazzStrat781 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great lesson Jens, always appreciated! Thanks man!!

    • @JensLarsen
      @JensLarsen  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Really glad to hear that you like it! :)

  • @ccastromusic
    @ccastromusic 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow this is precious information very well put together and explained 🙏 Thanks for this and keep up the great work!

    • @JensLarsen
      @JensLarsen  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're very welcome! I am glad you like it! 🙂

  • @youttub7850
    @youttub7850 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Damn brah! Remember me? Im the guy that does not play guitar put applies everything i learn from you to piano! This is so valuable ! Many thanks ! By the way this video is one of the most baluables things i learned in my life! Thanks you ! God bless you

  • @johnwriterpoet1783
    @johnwriterpoet1783 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the lessons, congratulations for so many people watching! I wish you the best!

  • @lenilopez7880
    @lenilopez7880 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for the stuff as always. I look forward to one day look back from everyone I learned from and put it in a master album hahaha . Definitely get alot from your lessons. Thanks

    • @JensLarsen
      @JensLarsen  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That makes my day to hear! :)

  • @andrewhinkel-lipsker6685
    @andrewhinkel-lipsker6685 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    im only halfway though this video, trying to absorb and practice as much as I can, but I can already tell it is going to make me a much better player, so thank you!

    • @JensLarsen
      @JensLarsen  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Really glad to hear that 🙂 Go for it!

  • @sungbeomcho3606
    @sungbeomcho3606 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's most recommendable among flood of jazz lessons for beginners in the way that it contains essential basic theory as well as practical fun

    • @JensLarsen
      @JensLarsen  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you very much 🙂

  • @yoyoyo6706
    @yoyoyo6706 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Brilliant ! Thank you so much for sharing ! Sounds like a "reset" to me at the age of ... 70 🤣 and after playing for 55 years and learning jazz in the 80's...
    I do appreciate your nice way of teaching, it seems to make everything so easy to catch... Of course these are the basics but the video is very "transparent" .
    I will check out your page and website 🙏 ❤️

    • @JensLarsen
      @JensLarsen  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you find it useful 🙂

  • @davidferrara1105
    @davidferrara1105 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What a great cogent lesson. Thanks for sharing your expertise.

    • @JensLarsen
      @JensLarsen  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're very welcome! I am glad you like it! 🙂

  • @brentonkelly3780
    @brentonkelly3780 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This lesson moves fast but brilliant, thanks Jens! Much appreciated!

    • @JensLarsen
      @JensLarsen  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you very much, Brenton!

  • @chrisBrown58
    @chrisBrown58 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Jeez ! Its like a eureka moment...you've explained in ten minutes what Ive been trying to get my head round for an age...like years ago when the penny dropped and I realised what a "Key" was...

  • @larsdreioe798
    @larsdreioe798 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for an excellent video Jens - looking forward to learning more from you !

    • @JensLarsen
      @JensLarsen  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're very welcome! Hope you find something you can use :)

  • @oiseaupapillion
    @oiseaupapillion 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Bonjour Mr 🎸
    👏👏👏 a vous
    Vous faites partie de ceux qui savent expliqués Comment le Jazz se travail .
    Bravo à vous et merci pour eux 😉

  • @vividvulpe9842
    @vividvulpe9842 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Beautifully broken down into bite size chunks- FINALLY better understand what’s going on in more complex jazz according to theory- will continue to like and study ur vids. -Chris

    • @JensLarsen
      @JensLarsen  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you Christopher, I am glad you found it useful! 👍

  • @XLBiker13
    @XLBiker13 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm a first time viewer and guitar fanatic. Admittedly not much of a jazz player but this video was by far the best jazz instructional video I've ever watched. I'm now a subscriber. Your lesson was so interesting. You made scales interesting and fun. Really smart. Thanks.

    • @JensLarsen
      @JensLarsen  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! Glad to hear that. I hope you find more videos that you can use 🙂

  • @brad724p
    @brad724p 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great lesson, Jens (as always). Lots of great ideas to play around with.

    • @JensLarsen
      @JensLarsen  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you like it, Brad!

  • @contopiasvids
    @contopiasvids 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is easily one of the most comprehensive guitar method/theory videos I’ve ever seen

    • @JensLarsen
      @JensLarsen  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you 🙂

    • @mackenziebabu5088
      @mackenziebabu5088 ปีที่แล้ว

      I really appreciate you sir,for I have been yarning to know how to play jazz cords ,but you have helped me, now if I can ask do you have the beginners staff for the one who starts like me?

  • @keegsmarshall6610
    @keegsmarshall6610 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Loved it. This is what I call "bite-sized" knowledge. Small enough to chew in one session. Thanks Jens.

    • @JensLarsen
      @JensLarsen  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you like it! :)

  • @meptune
    @meptune 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Jens, you are a fabulous teacher. I don't even play guitar, I play vibes, but all of your lessons are transferable to my instrument. I will actually be practicing this lesson on vibraphone later today. Thanks, great material.

    • @JensLarsen
      @JensLarsen  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're very welcome! I am glad you they are also useful for you! 🙂

  • @charleshoernemann8661
    @charleshoernemann8661 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Most helpful tips for any serious guitarist, not only for Jazz. Thanks, Jens!

    • @JensLarsen
      @JensLarsen  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you very much Charles! Really glad you like the videos!

  • @SendilSelvan
    @SendilSelvan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you so much for your tremendous contribution to the our community dear Lars :)

    • @JensLarsen
      @JensLarsen  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're very welcome! :)

  • @cfreeridecg
    @cfreeridecg 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Its a great exercise, even more if you play de notes of Cmaj scale one by one downwards towards the next root of the next arpegio (that between each of them). And that all the way through the cycle of 5ths. Great for right hand technique!!

  • @oscaraguirre9478
    @oscaraguirre9478 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is one of the best video lessons i've ever seen once!! Thanks a lot for sharing.

    • @JensLarsen
      @JensLarsen  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Very glad you like it Oscar! :)