How to Practice Two Things At Once

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Why not practice two things at once? If you have to practice a scale, why not also practice dynamics? If you have to work on articulation, why not learn a new scale at the same time? Combine simple techniques and get through twice as much in the same amount of time.
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[@BradHarrison]

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[@d.l.loonabide9981]

I like singing the scales while practicing the banjo using the metronome. This helps get the sounds into your consciousness/ears.

[@BradHarrison]

Perfect!

[@swiar_d7057]

Agree its really great im practicing my kickflip while playing solo's in my guitar, needless to say i dont have a guitar anymore and a skateboars :(

[@swiar_d7057]

And my ribs are broken

[@BradHarrison]

Oh dear. Maybe that combination is a bit too advanced for now.

[@alicec1533]

The start made me think this was going to be some kind of satire/joke, but it turned out to be a very useful and informative, whilst entertaining and engaging lesson! You have a new subscriber.

[@BradHarrison]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@defaultset]

To some people who aren't musicians and stumbled here, basically another example is boxing, in boxing, you punch, move, dodge, block, and breathe. We practice them separately but it is more efficient to do them all at the same time. While you're practicing jabs, you also practice moving around after you jab, dodging incoming punches and returning the jab, and breathing right so you don't exhaust yourself throwing the jab. It's called shadowboxing. Like practicing scales, dynamics, articulation and rhythm or etc. At the same time. Musician's shadowboxing is practicing musicality and technical skills at the same time AKA practicing a piece you like (sparring) or practicing a specific pattern (hitting the pads) Just my take on it

[@d.l.loonabide9981]

That's great. Your comparison is thought provoking. Although I'm not very sporty, a boxing match appeared in my KZbin feed. It was Ali vs. Foreman. I watched it with no sound. It was really interesting.

[@lunyxappocalypse7071]

Agreed, this principle can be applied to any physical, precise movements you need to repeat. We do the same in our swimming class.

[@TheDaphinator]

Just used this technique while leading my school band’s clarinet section in fingering exercises by incorporating various tempos. That was the most I have ever felt like a concert master.

[@BradHarrison]

Excellent!

[@velcroman11]

This is one of the most useful videos on music practice I have ever heard on KZbin. Thank you.

[@davisswetmon3589]

As much as I absolutely love this video. It’s well put together, clean editing, great voice, fantastic explanation of topics in an easy to understand and interesting way. But I play drums

[@BradHarrison]

Drummers often practice multiple things at once already to achieve independence of their limbs. And it’s cool to have drummers sing too! Don’t forget practicing dynamics and accents on on paradiddles. And stick tricks are always fun. ;-)

[@davisswetmon3589]

@@BradHarrison I really appreciate you actually responding. You’re a great content creator and definitely deserve more recognition. and that’s great advice

[@virtuousthing9070]

not the eric callout lmao😭😭 thanks a lot for making this video, i am looking forward to implementing these to my practice sessions

[@t.h4951]

I can't believe how I haven't thought of this before... Thanks for the very helpful video!

[@karltorento3358]

Lol that subtle dad joke at the end. Almost missed it 👏🏻

[@TheFrottola]

I'm awesome. I already do this. Yay!

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Your content is crisp and clear . We want more video like this big thumps up .keep going👍

[@ssb201]

Guitar player here, love your content. Subscribed.

[@j123poop]

I watched your learn more practice less video, and this video compliments the warmup/technique phase nicely.

[@RoseLee23]

I love your clarity, originality and good humor! Adorable videos!

[@notSusNugget]

I’m glad to see you’re still making tutorial videos. Always solid great stuff as far as I can see.

[@robertacton1271]

Thanks for the personal advice, insisting I learn my scales/ While at first, it seemed to have taken forever to play D major with a steady flow, the improvement in my overall playing shows in everything I play

[@BradHarrison]

Nice! I’m a big fan of getting scales under control. They’re really great for a lot of things. You might enjoy this one too: Major Scales Give you superpowers kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZvPf3lmhquHkJI

[@martinsaint-germain3005]

Thanks Brad. I have learned two things; 1- I had already used some of your exercises suggestions 2- I have to write my ideas down so I can remember and share them. Thanks again for doing what you do for music and musicians.

[@BradHarrison]

Truly! It’s easy to forget the brilliant ideas and analogies we come up with. It’s good to record them so you don’t forget.

[@JawJX]

the legend is back with another video! Thanks so much!

[@tarnos12]

That was great watch, I am going to try and do some of those practices on a piano.

[@LeressaCrockett]

Why didn't I think of this? Excellent practice tip. Thanks!

[@bearscotland1083]

found the metronome tips useful cheers 🙌

[@rubengreenberg2253]

I thought this presentation simply brilliant: both in form and content. -such sound advice: pun intended!

[@abhishekpradhan6223]

This is one of the valuable lesson for the beginners . Thank man waiting for your next lesson

[@spoopyscaryskelebones3846]

Thank-Man, his powers are being thanked:)

[@cursed_bones]

Thank you so much for this video. I’ve been practicing scales non stop and the only variation I’ve done is trying to go faster. This will make the exercises more fun and more effective. :)

[@BradHarrison]

Nice! Yeah, it can be good to mix things up.

[@injeolmi6]

This is extremely useful. Thank you very much!

[@luiswhiley]

Thanks for the help! Now I can practise breathing and blinking at the same time :)

[@altviooltom]

nice thoughts and concepts. This (kind of video) certainly warrants its own playlist 'how to practice'!

[@kiwipomegranate]

1:42 I THOUGHT THERE WAS SOMEONE KNOCKING ON MY SECOND STORY WINDOW FOR A SECOND LMAO

[@PianoBeaShar]

Another great video. 👍

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Thank you. I needed your message

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I like the way you present theory and practice. I've subscribed!

[@BradHarrison]

Thanks!

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Thank you !

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Awesome information 😃

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To be honest this was great

[@Adks007]

I am very amazed whenever I watch your videos. How can you fit so much information in a video which is less than 10mins? You deserve followers in millions. One the best channels on KZbin. ❤️

[@BradHarrison]

Thanks so much! Honestly, the writing and planning takes the longest. All the best!

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@@BradHarrison I can clearly see it. All I can say is you are a legend!! My respect bro!!🙌

[@brianbergmusic5288]

Thanks to this tutorial, I'm now "Slappin' da bass" whilst I "régurité" Neapolitan ice cream simultaneously! 6:15

[@saberliberta]

Thanks for sharing these practical tips

[@BradHarrison]

My pleasure!

[@petercontarino646]

Excellent

[@glorIA1A2B]

Great..so helpful..thx

[@harrisfrankou2368]

Thought similar things but no where near as in depth. I have aa similar idea for interval work on guitar. Where you can learn two intervals patterns with one exercise. Great philosophy subbed!

[@Aqua_1014]

EXCELENT video, thank you :) :) :)

[@eo3380]

I find these videos really entertaining and useful! Do you think you could cover the naming and use of time signatures?

[@BradHarrison]

It’s on the list! Hopefully soon!

[@UniversalDirp]

@@BradHarrison It’s on the LISZT

[@Nylon_and_Gut-MatteoLaurenzi]

Thank you so much!!!

[@BradHarrison]

Hey! I just realized you sent a super thanks! Much appreciated!

[@Nylon_and_Gut-MatteoLaurenzi]

@@BradHarrison ahah ehi no problem. Thank you for your inspiring videos!!!

[@kenneth1767]

I've downloaded this video so that I can write all these aspects of practicing into my music book in the morning, and implement them.

[@geraldlewis9353]

5. Instrument specific techniques Steel Panists can proper sticking.

[@jill4829]

Your videos are very useful and the way you explain each topic is also easy to understand! Can i ask for a video about chords as well? I feel like i'm kinda stuck at it.

[@BradHarrison]

I did one on triads! Haven’t gotten around to 7 chords yet, but triads are the foundation.

[@jill4829]

@@BradHarrison oh, i see. Then can i request for a time signature video, please? I don't know if i sound rude or not, because english is not my first language. Sorry if i sound that way!

[@BradHarrison]

Rhythm, counting, and time signatures is definitely on my todo list!

[@jill4829]

@@BradHarrison thank you!

[@ingapeck]

Very interesting. Just one question, is it normal to partially loose your concentration if you put on a watch, or a ring, or roll up your sleeves, etc. to the point that you have to reduce speed by 10-20 bpm to regain the control?

[@kallypiga5123]

I believe it is. Any ring or bracelet gets me rather distracted from what I’m playing since it feels unnatural.

[@BradHarrison]

That kind of thing could potentially throw off your technique. If your fingers or wrist is a different weight, or you feel something flopping around, that could be distracting and some people could be more or less sensitive to that.

[@ingapeck]

Thank you for replying, that makes me feel not alone ))

[@bontrom8]

I notice small things too. For example on trombone, I always wear loose fitting sleeves and if I wear a watch I put it on my left hand.

[@FabioniMacaroni]

I've always wondered how to practice playing two trumpets at once.

[@BradHarrison]

Gunhild Carling can do three! Not even kidding.

[@MrBudaguda]

Nice

[@HaotoAnimeOnPiano]

Bruh, back when I was studying music, I was practicing at least 3 things at once. And then there's 2 more things that came from myself, which adds up a total of 5 lol.

[@placeholdier]

Mind telling what were those 5 things you practiced at the same time? ^^

[@HaotoAnimeOnPiano]

@@placeholdier 3 pieces were my exam pieces. 2 more pieces/arrangements were either from Chopin, or my own piano arrangement.

[@GamTam]

This is so sad Eric cannot play the trombone properly. How will he be able to play flight of the bumblebee at 300 BPM in time for the concert if he can't even play in tune?

[@BandPotato]

You must know him. Eric needs encouragement and small increments of success to improve. And if a new trombone player, it can be hard to know which note you are playing without having a sound to match. This can hurt any brass players self confidence.

[@notationmusical]

I practice 4 instruments. Although I rank them and practice the most on my 2 primary instruments, I will need experience on other instruments if I want to major in music.

[@tomassantos1675]

You should do about tuplet please!

[@augustinechinnappanmuthria7042]

Super 💓

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[@augustinechinnappanmuthria7042]

Super 💓❤️

[@frederickthethird5302]

there are 15 major scales!? which 3 have I been missing after all this time?

[@matthiasbreithaupt1391]

There are really only 12 DIFFERENT major scales - one for each on the notes of the chromatic scale. The other three are enharmonic with three of them ~ F-sharp major is enharmonic with G-flat major, C-sharp major with D-flat major, and B major with C-flat major.

[@BradHarrison]

Major Scales - Everything You Need To Know in 7 Minutes kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGWXf4xqm96rfqM

[@d.l.loonabide9981]

A thousand years ago some genius thought the twelve tones don't really need individual names. A very stupid system was adopted instead. Thus, sharps and flats were created. This has made learning music much more difficult than it has to be. The pattern that makes a major scale in an "easy key" like C, is the exact pattern that makes "difficult keys". In reality one is no more difficult than the other. People freak out when they see more symbols in the key signature only because of the stupidity of using sharps and flats.

[@jamesedward9306]

@@d.l.loonabide9981 Thank you thank you.........a million times thank you.

[@user-yc3bi1ic1e]

Could you make a video for jazz keys like K7? Anyways, thank you for your videos!

[@JacobR522]

Very, very helpful, I have so much to learn😩

[@BradHarrison]

We all do! Keep at it. Just keep moving forward.

[@emilyjohnson7287]

Ling Ling can practice every instrument at once. Ling Ling can even make the viola sound good

[@BradHarrison]

If anyone can do it, it’s Ling Ling.

[@georgiamay4045]

sound advice

[@taLLdavidproduction]

Yea Eric keep your guitar intonations in check.

[@MYMUSICMASTER-A.A.MATHEW]

Which software for like this

[@alfredolsson3819]

So by practicing this way I will be able to play not just one, but TWO trumpets simultaneously? Sweet.

[@BradHarrison]

Who you think taught Gunhild Carling? kzbin.info/www/bejne/foeqi6uObK12las (Not me!)

[@peytatron]

Can you do a video on how to figure out which note is a major 2nd or major third or perfect 5th etc. I just saw one of your videos that said something is a major 2nd lower than the original note i think it was your transposition video. Thanks!

[@BradHarrison]

Yeah! Didn’t you comment about intervals on the other video? Intervals: Part I - Half of Everything You Need To Know In 7 Minutes kzbin.info/www/bejne/boOzmJqcf5qVoLM Intervals: Part II - The Other Half of Everything You Need To Know In 8 Minutes kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3vThol7ia5pZtk

[@peytatron]

@@BradHarrison yeah i did haha

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What is project Cerberus and do you work with CIA or KGB?

[@deadmanswife3625]

01:41 come on in. its open

[@RoseLee23]

Good idea!

[@imeldaamores4534]

I practiced breathing and closing my eyes at the same time.

[@BradHarrison]

As long as you don’t stop breathing when you open your eyes.

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@@geoetz6877 yes

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6:35 “Eric”

[@chumdm3]

As a fellow practice nerd I love your channel. Inspiring stuff. I’m curious what you use to make the text and graphics?

[@BradHarrison]

Glad you’re enjoying! Keynote does most of the heavy lifting.

[@mrmaudeville]

Watching this video at 2x speed to maximize efficiency

[@BradHarrison]

Genius!

[@shihyi3986]

Hi I'm a music student and I have trouble understanding the 11 types of arpeggios of minor scale. Can you make a video explaining it ?

[@BradHarrison]

Not sure what you mean by that. I’m familiar with minor scales and arpeggios but not 11 types of arpeggios of the minor scale.

[@shihyi3986]

Oh it's OK. Thank you.

[@juwonnnnn]

👍

[@tomstanley7568]

there are only a hand full of people that can lead sing and play drums at the same time

[@Docia.]

Thanks for telling me how to cheat in life, but can you make another tutorial on how to stop my mom from saying “get off the ledge, you’re not a god, you can’t fly”

[@jasonruff1270]

WHY DO PEOPLE KEEP SAYING THERE'S 15 SCALES , YES WHEN WRITTEN BUT THAT DOESN'T MATTER!!!! oh also great content 👍

[@BradHarrison]

Glad you enjoyed! I’d say it matters. I’ve seen and played music in every key. Your fingers might not know the difference between C# and Db major but your eyes and your brain do. Knowing both makes for greater reading skills. Even when I’m improvising and reading chord symbols, the tiny amount of time it takes to convert Db to C# in my head is less good than knowing both spellings and not pausing at all. At least for my level of comfort, I want to know both well. It’s all about removing barriers and obstacles to better performances.

[@jonathanveenker6981]

@@BradHarrison why stop at 15, why not practice the F double flat major scale or the C double sharp major scales

[@BradHarrison]

Have you ever seen Fbb or Cx scales? Can you imagine a context when those would come up? Regardless, the “rules” of major scales allow for 15 standard major scales. Don’t hate the player, hate the game.

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

I have heard a rumour that you place one joke in each video. I haven't found one yet, so I'll keep looking.

[@BradHarrison]

I would deny such a scandalous rumor.

[@tedzhang4168]

Pianists: so u're saying LH and RH are one thing? We practice two things at once all the time. And when playing Bach, we would play 3, 4, or even 5 things at once

[@BradHarrison]

Sure! You’re also practicing notes and rhythms! Add two more! (Seriously, no. That not what I had in mind. Technical stuff usually layers well. But I think we both knew that.)

[@BradHarrison]

Sure! You’re also practicing notes and rhythms! Add two more! (Seriously, no. That not what I had in mind. Technical stuff usually layers well. But I think we both knew that.)

[@tedzhang4168]

@@BradHarrison lolll I didn't expect ur reply thx! Yes and I'm quite glad that I don't need to use my breath to play an instrument😂, that's a whole dimension I've never experienced

[@BornFromUProductions]

Shadow Clone Jutsu

[@KalinZahariev]

I almost felt sorry for Eric. What has he done to deserve ths?

[@BandPotato]

Me too

[@BradHarrison]

He knows what he did.

[@BandPotato]

@@BradHarrison I have students like that too.

[@jolu1621]

15 major scales ?

[@BradHarrison]

You bet! Some of them have two spellings. Gotta know them both!

[@jolu1621]

@@BradHarrison ah okay, great video by the way. Thank you

[@Bolillo-vm2oz]

Eric.

[@Rurattee]

0:46 Verbal typo or am I going insane?

[@BradHarrison]

15 major scales? Nope. That’s correct.

[@johnbautista4252]

I practice 4 things at once

[@BradHarrison]

Impressive!

[@brunob4436]

15 major scales to learn?

[@BradHarrison]

Yep! C#/Db, Cb/B, and F#/Gb are all enharmonic equivalents and follow the “rules” of major scales. More info here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGWXf4xqm96rfqM

[@brunob4436]

@@BradHarrison But why not consider B#/C, E#/F , Fb/E for example aswell? I understand that the 3 you mention (C#, Cb and F#/Gb) have less alterations (7 alterations max) and no double alterations, but, why stop there?

[@BradHarrison]

Fair question. These are “the rules” aka common usage. You can write B# major if you want to, but I can’t think of a good reason to off the top of my head (but there’s always an edge case in music theory so it’s theoretically possible). The other ones really do show up in music, either because of modulations or transposition. And personally, when I’m sight reading or improvising, if I see C#, I need to process that immediately and don’t want event a moments hesitation to convert it to Db, so I need to know both. And to ignore that those three exist would raise the question of why don’t we talk about those three when they follow the same patterns as the other 12.

[@brunob4436]

@@BradHarrison TY for your answer :). I come from a guitar sight reading background, so once i locate the root note, its all shapes and patterns from there, so i never bothered much with the difference of C#/Db for example. I usually don´t look again at alterations in the key, unless there is a change of key or alterations in the score get way too hectic.

[@nik-bw6th]

й :) 1:08

[@TheNotoriusA]

40 hours a day gang

[@tonynitzke]

Actually there are twelve major scales to learn. I wouldn't say that an enharmonic major scale is new if you've practiced its equivalent. (No difference to play F# and Gb major scales).

[@BradHarrison]

There isn’t to your fingers but there is to your brain. When I’m sight reading, which is often, I need both to be ready without hesitation.

[@tonynitzke]

@@BradHarrison Perhaps. I'm an intermediate pianist and I can play all the major scales 3 octaves. I think about the patterns of the keys. Like F#/Gb all black keys with the white keys on either side of the group of 3 black keys. But I don't sight read much. Maybe when I do more of that, I'll have to think of the enharmonic scales differently.

[@BradHarrison]

No doubt! It all depends on your goals and needs. Some people don’t feel they need major scales at all, and I guess that’s up to them to decide. For me reading is a huge part of my career and I think it’s a super useful part of musical literacy for almost everyone. All the best!

[@PeterJaquesMusic]

I had a really really hard time continuing this video, after you said there are 15 major scales to learn... My inner voice was screaming, "Does this guy know anything at all about music???" It's a really good video, finally, but that was a weird, and obvious, mistake right at the beginning...

[@BradHarrison]

Three scales have enharmonic equivalents. C#/Db, F#/Gb, and Cb/B. You’ve got to know them all because they all show up from time to time. Your fingers might know Db major but if you see C# major and freeze because you’ve never seen that or practiced it, that’s gonna be a bit of a problem. There are definitely 15 major scales. I did a whole separate video about major scales that specifically addresses this if you want to review. All the best!

[@PeterJaquesMusic]

​@@BradHarrison by that logic, why wouldn't you also include D#/Eb, E#/F, Fb/E, G#/Ab, A#/Bb, B#/C?

[@BradHarrison]

Because they would require double sharps and flats which are generally understood to break the “rules” of major scales. But they’re theoretically possible. More info here! -> Major scales: Everything you need to know in 7 minutes kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGWXf4xqm96rfqM

[@kovacskolos8477]

I am a guitarist and I am deeply hurt.

[@BradHarrison]

Just kidding! I do try to spread the teasing around to different instruments throughout my videos.

[@vladv5126]

Pinch harmonics on trumpets, go.

[@lzzy3959]

"There are 15 major scales to learn" * shows 12 *

[@IAMASTICKSTUPIDPERSON]

6:36 What did i do

[@DoubleMusician]

In the beginning, the Ukrainian flag was formed from trumpets. :)

[@BradHarrison]

A happy accident!

[@watergames8449]

Is this the way to practice 40 hours a day.

[@BradHarrison]

Ling Ling and I go way back.

[@thiagoheringer101]

Wut. Life is not a videogame. You dont need to min-max your real life skills in the most efficient way. Just enjoy life

[@BradHarrison]

You do what works for you! I’ve found this type of thing really helpful in becoming a better musician. And it can help me have more time to relax and enjoy life.

[@thiagoheringer101]

@@BradHarrison thats true!

[@FabiusPyromanus]

15 major scales..?? Shows the 12..

[@BradHarrison]

yeah, I reused a slide from another video with just the 12 instead of all 15. Sadly youtube doesn't let you edit videos so we're stuck with it.

[@BradHarrison]

It's a brief moment though and it's the concept that matters so I think I can live with it.

[@FabiusPyromanus]

I'm just so curious. Never heard of more than 12 major keys. Thanks for your videos!

[@BradHarrison]

Glad you’re enjoying them! Some scales have commonly used enharmonic equivalents - two names for the same sounding scale. More info here! Major scales: Everything you need to know in 7 minutes kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGWXf4xqm96rfqM

[@FabiusPyromanus]

@@BradHarrison thanks!