@@MangoldProjectI thought it was a test of attentiveness, because in part 2 of the lesson the correct scale is given for a solo to the chord Am7 (A Aeolian) 😊
Mangold: I have spent *thousands* of hours over the last 3 years practicing piano (without help) learning music theory and its application. I've always had a good ear and voice, but was never sent to formal music training (except for the classical pianist who kicked me out of her class for playing everything by ear instead of reading the music). Always berated myself, always told myself that I'm delusional and that I'm still a rubbish player. Your comment about understanding what scale to play over a certain scale degree chord is an amazing achievement for a beginner, really uplifted me because I can play all of them in all 12 keys. Unfortunately I'm incredibly isolated at a small home in rural England with no real friends (I'm South African) which means I have no-one against whom I can measure my progress. I thankGod for things like TH-cam where affirmation can be given by total strangers; known or unbeknownst!
Keep on practicing and you will eventually see rewards! You can't go wrong when practicing scales, chords, arpeggios and things that are universally useful, from both a technical and a musical perspective.
even though i have been in piano for a year and came across these topics. your content provided answer which release me from many sleepless nights. You are sharing not just music theory, but precious experiences of your own. We need more teachers like this and heartful thanks to your great work👍🙏👏❤️
My pleasure. Don't forget to tune in and watch the entire video whenever there's a new video in the series (even if you don't watch it all, just leave it running in the background - the TH-cam algorithm counts the time spent watching and if it is long this encourages it to recommend it to others.)
Started transposing in the different keys as advised in Lesson 2 because I also want to fully understand the number system and use it. It doesn’t come easy but it’s working. I’m going around the circle of 5ths clockwise. It made me realise because there’s a an F# in the G Major scale and is number 7 in the number system, the Jazz Ballard in C Major key uses a Bb and in the number system of the C Major scale B (not Bb) is number 7 which is F#. Therefore transposing Bb in the key of C to the key of G you also have to flatten the number 7 F# to simply F. Enjoying the journey so far. Looking forward to Lesson 3 but I think transposing and getting it under my belt may take me some weeks before getting to it but appreciate all you are doing Mangold. Thank you.
Beginnings are always hard. Plus this is SUCH a boring thing to do ... :) But as it becomes second nature you start to see the benefits of it. Take it slowly and don't expect to get the hang of it within a few weeks or so - it takes many months, even years, to comfortably transpose things around, but it's just worth it in the long run.
WH40k ? I love you so much, you made me laugh my a** off. Thank you eternally for you invaluable content throughout the years. You are a blessing for myself and many many others I suppose!!! ❤️🙏
you are a wonderful teacher who articulates thoroughly and has impassioned me. I follow these lessons closely and im actually learning. I still have questions but im sure ill learn as we go. One thing I have to point about regarding the "playing the scales" segment. As i practiced through using the list of scale names that you gave in this video I noted that a couple of chords that you played has different scales than you listed like at 17:17 when you played Am7, you didnt play the A Aeolian scale I believe. Your scales listed mentioned that A Aeolian (which is Natural minor, Aeloian?) is 2,1,2,2,2,2,1 but you played a melodic minor scale 2,1,2,2,1,2,2,. Please clarify what Im mistaking. Perhaps A Aeolian means melodic minor? Apologies for the elementary question. I just want to make sure Im understanding adequately. Thank you!
Yes, as another viewer has noted I accidentally swapped them. To many 1s and 2s. The natural minor is 2 1 2 2 2 2 1 and the melodic minor is 2 1 2 2 1 2 2.
There's no "set" answer, and it varies between lesson and lesson. I'd say maybe 1-2 weeks, but don't stop practicing a concept just because you've moved on to the next lesson. These things take many years to master! Create a practice routine and expand it as you go through the lessons.
Great to see you have a jazz series for beginners... do you also have lessons for intermediate and advanced students? Would love to see a complete course! What is the name of this ballad called?
Well this IS a complete course (still ongoing, though). We get to functional harmony by lesson 5, chord substitutions, and many other things. The ballad is just an original piece I wrote down for this course. I didn't want to get called out on copyright issues.
@@MangoldProject nice ballad! but this course is for beginners right? I was wondering if you have jazz for intermediate and advanced lessons for later? Once we have finished the beginner course?
@@MangoldProject I thought i did reply but never mind.... but this is a jazz course for beginners right? I was wondering if you are going to make another complete course for intermediate and advanced levels? Love your teaching style by the way! very clea and just hope that my jazz will continue to improve all the way!
@@pianoLee-sx9dx As I've said, the "Beginners" in the title simply means you don't need any requisite knowledge (and to get people to click on it!). However, the course goes fairly deep, covering things like diatonic harmony, substitutions, quartal voicings and so forth.
Hi John. I'm afraid the keys, chord names and staves themselves are white and, as a result, can't be shown on a black background (or they *can* but look exceedingly ugly). However, you can invert the colors yourself if you're on Windows with a simple keyboard shortcut. Just follow these instructions: th-cam.com/video/mFmzn_JdSlI/w-d-xo.html
Hi@@MangoldProject, thank you for responding Assaf, the keyboard is fine, as it is, It does not require to be a black background above the keyboard, to help with the eyesight, just not plain glaring white. Basically anything toned down from plain white, there are many examples of this all over the internet. Inverting the colours as you describe does not work for me. Something like the "Velom" colour in Tutorials By Hugo, above the keyboard, (th-cam.com/video/UbybB9Cayvk/w-d-xo.html), helps greatly in this respect, myself, and many other people with eyesight problems I'm sure would benefit greatly from this, and would be much appreciated. Yours hopefully, John.
Would you advise me to learn the scales exactly as is mentioned in the ' Demonstration ' part? Or should I stick to learning first all 12 major scales (and minor?) And after that move on to the other scales you mentioned noted above in the ' Demonstration ' part.
Either would work - it's like driving to a destination with a truck or a car. Whenever possible, however, I would argue it's better to practice within a musical context. Playing scales over chord changes in a real tune is probably the best way to practice and memorize them.
Hi, got a question. you said in the video that soloing a m7 chord is best done in one of the 3 minor scales, however in your example you play notes from the dorian scale, does that mean that you consider the dorian scale as part of the 3 other minor scales?
Yes. That's a small slip on my part - I should say the four minor scales. And, of course, you also have pentatonic scales and other scales to consider, something we will get into once we hit the "soloing" part of the series.
If not mistaken, the progression does not correspond to the original progression you laid out in the 1st lesson. For example, the 3rd chord was D9 sus 4 followed by Db9(13). Any reason for this?
Yes, and this is also articulated in the video: Practice playing the scales I've chosen over the ballad chord changes. First do the original key (C major), and then transpose to all other keys. This will get you to play major, melodic minor, HW-dim, WH-dim, mixolydian and many other types of scales in all keys - and switch between them.
Who, sir, am I to disagree with that? I hope I didn’t leave you with the wrong impression. That was just me saying out loud to myself, mostly, that I appreciate what you’ve done here on the channel. I suppose you can liken it to a basic instinct? No more, no less. Best regards.
@@MangoldProject Ok thank you. Its just exciting to try a new style of practicing scales with a soloing combinatiom, like hitting 2 birds with one stone.😊👍👍
Ok you lost me a little in this lesson. I'm pretty intimidated practicing this. There are so many different scales. You said to not worry about memorizing them, but so what do you do? You have a cheat sheet at all times??? When you learn a new song do you just memorize some scales with each chord? Not sure how to practice this. Thanks for your help.
The best way is to just use scales. Over time you internalize them. For example if you're playing a jazz tune, sit, write and practice the scale of each chord you'll use for soloing. Another thing you can do is just use scales as warmup exercises - e.g., for 2-3 months just play all 12 major scales first thing. Then maybe play all 12 Aeolians. Then maybe all 12 Mixolydians and so forth. You need to accept the fact that this is a long-term goal that takes years to master. Don't think too much about it - just do it and you will internalize it over time.
Formulas of Natural minor and Melodic minor need to be swapped: Aeolian - 2122122 and Melodic - 2122221
Damn it, I *knew* this would happen no matter how many times I checked.
@@MangoldProjectI thought it was a test of attentiveness, because in part 2 of the lesson the correct scale is given for a solo to the chord Am7 (A Aeolian) 😊
Don’t think it was a test of anything mate. What are even doing here this is for beginners
I can't believe this level of instruction is free. You are doing a service. Thank you.
Absolutely
Mangold: I have spent *thousands* of hours over the last 3 years practicing piano (without help) learning music theory and its application. I've always had a good ear and voice, but was never sent to formal music training (except for the classical pianist who kicked me out of her class for playing everything by ear instead of reading the music).
Always berated myself, always told myself that I'm delusional and that I'm still a rubbish player. Your comment about understanding what scale to play over a certain scale degree chord is an amazing achievement for a beginner, really uplifted me because I can play all of them in all 12 keys.
Unfortunately I'm incredibly isolated at a small home in rural England with no real friends (I'm South African) which means I have no-one against whom I can measure my progress.
I thankGod for things like TH-cam where affirmation can be given by total strangers; known or unbeknownst!
Keep on practicing and you will eventually see rewards! You can't go wrong when practicing scales, chords, arpeggios and things that are universally useful, from both a technical and a musical perspective.
I feel so blessed having found this channel
even though i have been in piano for a year and came across these topics. your content provided answer which release me from many sleepless nights. You are sharing not just music theory, but precious experiences of your own. We need more teachers like this and heartful thanks to your great work👍🙏👏❤️
Never any diminishing returns when you follow your teaching and insights. Many thanks Mangold
One might say that there are no diminishing returns, just diminished 7th returns :)
Sir .. u are music god .. giving so much knowledge for free. May it all and all the good come back to you in many forms and ways …
Thank you so much Assaf for this free super proffesional and high quality content youre providing for us! ❤
My pleasure. Don't forget to tune in and watch the entire video whenever there's a new video in the series (even if you don't watch it all, just leave it running in the background - the TH-cam algorithm counts the time spent watching and if it is long this encourages it to recommend it to others.)
this is the best class ever
Brother thank you, I learned so manythings by watching your video, I hope you and your whole family are always happy and healthy.
Another superb lesson. Thank you.
AMAZING lesson. Not only clear and exhaustive, it's very structured and clears up any potential confusion as it arises. Thank you infinitely.
Glad it was helpful!
I’m shocked, the quality of those lessons are just amazing! Big thanks u from Italy
The text you display above the keyboard is great.
Started transposing in the different keys as advised in Lesson 2 because I also want to fully understand the number system and use it. It doesn’t come easy but it’s working. I’m going around the circle of 5ths clockwise. It made me realise because there’s a an F# in the G Major scale and is number 7 in the number system, the Jazz Ballard in C Major key uses a Bb and in the number system of the C Major scale B (not Bb) is number 7 which is F#. Therefore transposing Bb in the key of C to the key of G you also have to flatten the number 7 F# to simply F. Enjoying the journey so far. Looking forward to Lesson 3 but I think transposing and getting it under my belt may take me some weeks before getting to it but appreciate all you are doing Mangold. Thank you.
Beginnings are always hard. Plus this is SUCH a boring thing to do ... :) But as it becomes second nature you start to see the benefits of it. Take it slowly and don't expect to get the hang of it within a few weeks or so - it takes many months, even years, to comfortably transpose things around, but it's just worth it in the long run.
Great lesson
Thank you for your exhaustive explanation on scales.
Thank you.
Welcome!
I cant wait to start practicing
what exactly do you practice?
Please keep this up! I really enjoyed these
Part eight dropping tomorrow, on advanced jazz chords.
Many many thanks sir … awesomeness 🙏🙏🙏
This is great stuff. Thank you
WH40k ? I love you so much, you made me laugh my a** off. Thank you eternally for you invaluable content throughout the years. You are a blessing for myself and many many others I suppose!!! ❤️🙏
Hey, I'm waiting for the upcoming Rogue Trader just like everybody else!
Really you're awesome❤❤❤
God bless you!!!
this is incredibly helpful thanks
No prob!
You are incredible🎉🎉🎉
No, you should've have, that's too much ... but please continue :D
you are a wonderful teacher who articulates thoroughly and has impassioned me. I follow these lessons closely and im actually learning. I still have questions but im sure ill learn as we go. One thing I have to point about regarding the "playing the scales" segment. As i practiced through using the list of scale names that you gave in this video I noted that a couple of chords that you played has different scales than you listed like at 17:17 when you played Am7, you didnt play the A Aeolian scale I believe. Your scales listed mentioned that A Aeolian (which is Natural minor, Aeloian?) is 2,1,2,2,2,2,1 but you played a melodic minor scale 2,1,2,2,1,2,2,. Please clarify what Im mistaking. Perhaps A Aeolian means melodic minor? Apologies for the elementary question. I just want to make sure Im understanding adequately. Thank you!
Yes, as another viewer has noted I accidentally swapped them. To many 1s and 2s. The natural minor is 2 1 2 2 2 2 1 and the melodic minor is 2 1 2 2 1 2 2.
Thank you very much ..🙏
Such a great tutorial! I am wondering how long should we practice before moving to the next lesson?
There's no "set" answer, and it varies between lesson and lesson. I'd say maybe 1-2 weeks, but don't stop practicing a concept just because you've moved on to the next lesson. These things take many years to master! Create a practice routine and expand it as you go through the lessons.
@MangoldProject Thanks so much! You're amazing!!❤️❤️
Great to see you have a jazz series for beginners... do you also have lessons for intermediate and advanced students? Would love to see a complete course!
What is the name of this ballad called?
Well this IS a complete course (still ongoing, though). We get to functional harmony by lesson 5, chord substitutions, and many other things.
The ballad is just an original piece I wrote down for this course. I didn't want to get called out on copyright issues.
@@MangoldProject nice ballad! but this course is for beginners right? I was wondering if you have jazz for intermediate and advanced lessons for later? Once we have finished the beginner course?
@@MangoldProject I thought i did reply but never mind.... but this is a jazz course for beginners right? I was wondering if you are going to make another complete course for intermediate and advanced levels? Love your teaching style by the way! very clea and just hope that my jazz will continue to improve all the way!
@@pianoLee-sx9dx As I've said, the "Beginners" in the title simply means you don't need any requisite knowledge (and to get people to click on it!). However, the course goes fairly deep, covering things like diatonic harmony, substitutions, quartal voicings and so forth.
@@MangoldProject so that means, you won't be making anymore courses on jazz but anyway, really love this series...
Thank you!
Awesome
Thnks sar
Thanks 🙏
Hello, is there any news on maybe changing the glaring white background above the keyboard please ?
Hi John. I'm afraid the keys, chord names and staves themselves are white and, as a result, can't be shown on a black background (or they *can* but look exceedingly ugly). However, you can invert the colors yourself if you're on Windows with a simple keyboard shortcut. Just follow these instructions:
th-cam.com/video/mFmzn_JdSlI/w-d-xo.html
Hi@@MangoldProject, thank you for responding Assaf, the keyboard is fine, as it is, It does not require to be a black background above the keyboard, to help with the eyesight, just not plain glaring white. Basically anything toned down from plain white, there are many examples of this all over the internet. Inverting the colours as you describe does not work for me. Something like the "Velom" colour in Tutorials By Hugo, above the keyboard, (th-cam.com/video/UbybB9Cayvk/w-d-xo.html), helps greatly in this respect, myself, and many other people with eyesight problems I'm sure would benefit greatly from this, and would be much appreciated. Yours hopefully, John.
Would you advise me to learn the scales exactly as is mentioned in the ' Demonstration ' part? Or should I stick to learning first all 12 major scales (and minor?) And after that move on to the other scales you mentioned noted above in the ' Demonstration ' part.
Either would work - it's like driving to a destination with a truck or a car. Whenever possible, however, I would argue it's better to practice within a musical context. Playing scales over chord changes in a real tune is probably the best way to practice and memorize them.
So should i get very good at one scale before moving to another?
At one scale *type* before moving to another (i.e. master the simple major scale first in all keys, then melodic minor in all keys, etc).
Thank you so much for the tutorial. Could you please provide the pdf notes as well..?❤
Working on it ... No time ... :)
“Easy enough” proceeds to play all the scales in a cord progression at the end.
Hey, I said *enough* 😀
While I do like these lessons I feel I am only truly able to execute by learning from a song and then trying to break it down.
Hi,
got a question. you said in the video that soloing a m7 chord is best done in one of the 3 minor scales, however in your example you play notes from the dorian scale, does that mean that you consider the dorian scale as part of the 3 other minor scales?
Yes. That's a small slip on my part - I should say the four minor scales. And, of course, you also have pentatonic scales and other scales to consider, something we will get into once we hit the "soloing" part of the series.
If not mistaken, the progression does not correspond to the original progression you laid out in the 1st lesson. For example, the 3rd chord was D9 sus 4 followed by Db9(13). Any reason for this?
Thank you
Scales ♎❤
Scales indeed.
pardon, I'm overwhelmed; Can you perhaps be very specific about what we should practice? with examples or tasks.
Yes, and this is also articulated in the video: Practice playing the scales I've chosen over the ballad chord changes. First do the original key (C major), and then transpose to all other keys. This will get you to play major, melodic minor, HW-dim, WH-dim, mixolydian and many other types of scales in all keys - and switch between them.
🙏🙏🙏
In God We Trust.
Non-religiously. Thank you.
Hey, all people, religious and non-religious alike, are welcome on this channel, as long as they respect each other.
Who, sir, am I to disagree with that? I hope I didn’t leave you with the wrong impression. That was just me saying out loud to myself, mostly, that I appreciate what you’ve done here on the channel. I suppose you can liken it to a basic instinct? No more, no less.
Best regards.
...this is going to test my memory skills🤣🤣
You don't have to learn everything at once. Add maybe a new transposition once per week or two.
@@MangoldProject Ok thank you. Its just exciting to try a new style of practicing scales with a soloing combinatiom, like hitting 2 birds with one stone.😊👍👍
Ok you lost me a little in this lesson. I'm pretty intimidated practicing this. There are so many different scales. You said to not worry about memorizing them, but so what do you do? You have a cheat sheet at all times??? When you learn a new song do you just memorize some scales with each chord? Not sure how to practice this. Thanks for your help.
The best way is to just use scales. Over time you internalize them. For example if you're playing a jazz tune, sit, write and practice the scale of each chord you'll use for soloing. Another thing you can do is just use scales as warmup exercises - e.g., for 2-3 months just play all 12 major scales first thing. Then maybe play all 12 Aeolians. Then maybe all 12 Mixolydians and so forth. You need to accept the fact that this is a long-term goal that takes years to master. Don't think too much about it - just do it and you will internalize it over time.