Major Scale Workout

Hey hey hey everybody! Here's the next episode of Scales & Tales with yet another scale workout, this time centering around the common/useful major scale (a.k.a. Ionian mode). As mentioned in yesterday's lesson, I decided to make this a "scale workout weekend" and judging by the feedback/comments the first two episodes received, I'm really glad I decided to create this short-run workout series this weekend, so let's dive into the final installment in this series.
This lesson revolves around the key/tonality of Bb Major and borrows a distinct sequencing movement from the legendary classical composer J.S. Bach for the melodic motif we're applying to this scale. The sequence itself cleverly reveals three minor triads hiding within the three-note-per-string Bb major scale fingering, and these three triads are utilized throughout the melodic and challenging technique-boosting workout shared in this lesson.
If you've been following the lesson series we've been hitting this weekend, then go ahead and dive into the next installment, as this episode will surely kick things up another notch and challenge your frethand and picking chops even further. Give this episode a view, leave some comments/feedback, and please subscribe to Late Night Lessons - THANK YOU!
Become a Patreon supporter of Late Night Lessons for only $5 (or more) each month and gain access to PDF notation/tab files of these lessons. Thank you!
www.patreon.com/latenightlessons

[@kimchi2780]

Please more of these videos!!! You're the first person who's broken this down in a way I understand.

[@texrx]

I concur

[@sergedenovo2389]

Mi 2!

[@michaelbonaventura1699]

Awesome video! Please keep these workouts going! 👍

[@adamnoble8235]

Thank you for what you do 🎸

[@Kurtis-Schubert]

Love these workouts! Reassuring to see I'm not the only one that holds their guitar like that. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge with the world!

[@raybbaby]

All classical guitar players hold their guitars like that, so, you were definitely never alone.🤘🤘

[@VictorVectorMusic]

Right leg placement while sitting is fundamentally wrong on so many levels.

[@hugechimp]

The Scale Workouts are Awesome. Definitely a springboard for new solo ideas and position competency. TY, David!

[@jonathanalcover1539]

Thanks for your work man. Pretty outstanding

[@xxxxx7876]

I love these lessons!! Love to practice, because playing the guitar is fun.

[@tallpaul1020]

Great workout Dave!!!. Thx for the slowdown here and there. Makes sure we hit the right notes . Fantastic weekend workout. Keep up the great work. Best lessons on line 👍🎸

[@jameslane9537]

As you moved through the keys, I went from hearing Paul Gilbert (Bb), Eric Johnson (G) and finally Steve Morse (F, sixth string).

[@robertdyer8517]

Yes more of these !!!

[@suzannecoholic1467]

whoa! another one! the motif sounds beautiful to play too. thanks Dave

[@Breathemusic4202]

Love it! I am a patron and have the tabs, I do them with economy picking and alternate picking, getting into tapping now. LOVE IT!

[@tazador793]

This is way above my present abilities. This a great video, love how you are able to connect. Back to basis. Thanks for a great presentation

[@endincite4149]

I definitely transpose sequences I like (and we seem to like similar sequences) from mode to mode (often through diatonic 4ths or 3rds) , so an episode on how you personally go about that might be generally appreciated. Doing so radically expands the utility of lessons like those this weekend.

[@johnwardle9667]

This is great. Going to binge these scale workouts for some fresh exercises. You are one of America's greatest exports!

[@n34z3r]

Definitely do a breakdown. Love this vid. About to get these fingers moving. Thanks for the Scales & Tales

[@lyudmilapavlichenko7551]

Thanks for this. I've been looking for more major stuff to play.

[@joeurbanowski321]

THANKS David..!!! I’ve been studying triads.. scales.. arpeggios… but they’ve only been “parts in a box”… But showing us the almost “outside” notes in the most basic of modes..the Ionian… is starting to let me build something out of those parts..! This really is a valuable and eye-opening lesson,man..!!! ❤️👍🏼

[@Bcananzey]

You are awesome. This is exactly what I'm looking for

[@bassethoundgang2800]

Nice lesson. I like how you are taking a major scale and adding the "minor sound" to it. Bb is a good key to know. Especially if you are learning jazz.

[@joeurbanowski321]

David went on to do the same in other keys… I’ll be putting this new thing on the fretboard as soon as I get home..👍🏼

[@STAMPER-DESIGN]

This broke my brain and challenged me to the edge of my ability - I need more time with this and it motivates me. Thank you!

[@sergedenovo2389]

I think that these scale lessons are awesome! Thanks, Dave. As always. All the best Serge in Chicago.

[@greg77hot]

Thanks Dave ... Ya gotta love the Major Scale

[@easter_sunday]

Dang Sensei Dave! I’m still messing around with the minor harmonic scale workout! 🤣🧂 S’all good. I’ll take this lesson and the last 2, chop em up and write a solo! 🤘 You are a teaching machine!

[@My.Guitar.Journey]

I've been watching these please do some more. Love your channel 🤘🤘

[@aaronball9640]

These workouts are fire!

[@GPLP335]

You do such an amazing job of presenting and describing topics, and then demonstrating how to play them.

[@vinski19]

A lot to digest with all of these but amazing information. Thanks for your time, David

[@twoforetee]

Your scale workouts and explanations are awesome!

[@gabrielhagg9597]

These are killer sessions, brother!

[@flatbaroque4049]

Bach rules man!!

[@josephblomeister3040]

👍👍👍

[@davidandrews3237]

Dang it Dave (Prof Brewster).... I feel like throwing my ax into the fire again.... OR... Get the fire back into the magical modes... Thank You so much for keeping us fresh and on our toes... Regards, David😎

[@jonfrisch2584]

Very natural instruction. How long have your friends and family been begging you to do this? Thank you!

[@christophersabatini]

Excellent. You love your music, and want to share your knowledge. And your approach is one of "best intent". I get a lot out of what you have to say and share.

[@VictorVectorMusic]

Great stuff! Stoked to have stumbled across your channel. Love your easy going vibe and temperament combined with your thorough understanding and knowledge. One of the few good teachers on here for intermediate/advanced players. Sub'd 👍

[@vincenttomazzolli3940]

Hey man, you've inspired me. Just got to develop my finger movement. Do you think that possibly you could give some context as to where / how one would use these scales that you are showing us? Like maybe create a backing track or something of the sort so that we can see (hear) where they would fit in? Thx and as always, you are the BEST, David!

[@Breathemusic4202]

They fit anywhere your own creativity and individuality wants them to! Trial and error to your own ear is the best method! Use the designated patterns and sequences where you think would sound good! Music is all very subjective

[@sixstringer3783]

Not really into Major tonalitys but this definitely adds some twists to the whole thing and looks to be the most challenging of the 3 definitely the decending part of the workout 👏👍

[@757mech1]

Cool

[@MikeJones-jr5hb]

This is a big stretch!😂😂😎

[@danmarcucci3207]

You made my least favorite scale fun to practice. Great lesson! Thanks Dave.

[@tonychavez1733]

Consider me inspired ♬

[@PopovSB]

Arpeggio seventh chords connected with scale - sequence in 5/8

[@mohitrahaman]

Just in time @1:10 am

[@martyisabeliever]

More scales plz. Providing a Link to tabs would be most excellent!

[@carllewis4629]

David. I love your lessons but I have a hard time keeping up. Any way to maybe close up a little more? Thanks

[@nacuda9]

I don't see anyone covering Stryper?

[@sergedenovo2389]

That guitar keeps looking prettier and prettier. …And I don’t even like telecasters. …But starting to. :)

[@ferrollg]

Why not base the Major scale in C Major. Wouldn't it be easier?

[@alexwillis954]

First

[@rocker8692]

I dont use scales,im punk rock