Tigran Hamasyan Arpeggios Explained!

[@vveisshardt]

nahre: i do not know half of what's going on here... (proceeds to break down precisely what's going on here)

[@maxwalsh9950]

Hahaha yes 😭

[@oscargill423]

You mean precisely *half* of what's going on here

[@vveisshardt]

@@oscargill423 uh nope, she pretty much breaks down the entire passage. that's why it's funny...her false modesty was that complete.

[@oscargill423]

@@vveisshardt She may have broken down the entire passage, but did she break down the passage entirely? There is always more hidden patterns or unspoken meaning to be found in a piece, especially this one; I expect Nahre knows that better than most. Maybe that's what she's referring to.

[@vveisshardt]

@@oscargill423 yea ima gonna let you have the semantic W, it's yours, of course there's always more to understand in music or any artform. was just observing a bit of (perceivably false?) modesty from nahre insofar as she projected cluelessness but in fact was far from it. it's seemingly part of her brand to present herself as relatably struggling when a keen observer sees she's highly adept at basically any style she takes on.

[@collinthomas6288]

Love that song. One of the best examples of when jazz sounds like metal

[@Arycke]

It is a composed song with no improvised solos/musicians taking turn improvising solos *that I am aware of*, and that is a must in classification of jazz, to me. I also love this song a lot. It is my favorite from Tigran, but that's my 2 cents. It is a good approximation to classify it as "jazz metal," It is heavy asf.

[@Arycke]

I know Tigran has played standards, so he is a jazz pianist and obv is a composer. I don't think the song necessarily needs a genre, but jazz metal is the closest I agree

[@arunthebuffoon4554]

​@@AryckeThat's the best justification I've heard for this haha

[@WalterVertigo]

@@Arycke jazz is about freedom i guess, there is not solo but hey, how free is this crazy riff ?

[@Arycke]

@WalterVertigo tl;dr jazz is and isn't simply freedom. IMO. This banger of a riff from Tigran is as "free" as any of his others. Yeah you are free to play the chromatic scale up and down only, over any and all chords, but should you? Depends. Depends on genre, band, your goal(s), your fellow musicians' goal(s). You can shred a 16th note triplet filled solo using only Neopolitan Minor , over "I Will Always Love You", the whole time, 0 gaps, but should you? If it it is your goal and you aren't imposing this on listemers and players not wanting to hear that or don't care, then cool and good.

[@leowurgaftmusic8957]

Yes please more Tigran!!!!!

[@parap7697]

Lovely surprise to see this explanation of Hamasyan’s piece! Greetings from Tigran’s homeland, Armenia 🇦🇲! ❤❤

[@XxImaFunGuyxX]

You are such a BOSS to nail that piano riff!

[@MotifMusicStudios]

So super cool! It's not often I hear a term I have NO clue about in music and this is intriguing. Thanks for providing such exciting and interesting content! What a gift for our music community!

[@felixmarques]

Tigran Hamasyan is a pretty interesting pianist.

[@fulltongrace7899]

An addictive piece

[@Trystaticus]

i am such a tigran freak! more Tigran videos from you would be so cool

[@azmyadzkiansyah279]

Second this!

[@joanabug4479]

ah, third it! Even after seeing Tigran somewhat recently live, I just can't seem to get enough.

[@kageyamatobio-h4q]

I fourth this🔥🔥

[@TheSubzeto]

This really makes me think of Animal As Leaders

[@allenapplewhite]

Ditto!

[@NGC_2264]

well, Tosin Abasi featured in the song "Vortex", from the same album as "Levitation 21"

[@cedn8186]

The most AAL he wrote is "Space of your existence"

[@malignanttuna7790]

When i play this I much prefer to think of 7 groups of 3 (3x7=21). Just like how you count the intro of the song, and also how i would set the metronome. I practiced this line for a while with both hands 2 octaves apart and it is so hard to get fast haha. this vid inspired me to pick this song back up again.

[@inlonging]

Wouldn’t that change where the slight accents are located

[@malignanttuna7790]

I guess so, although you don't always have to accent on 1. There are multiple correct answers, as long as you still get the result you need! (although in some cases communication with your other musicians should also be taken into account)@@inlonging

[@sansumida]

Yes ridiculous to divide 21 into 5 beats and a quarter! She never heard of Janacek 17 / 16?😅

[@harrycrab8725]

The phrasing to me sounds like 7-5-5-4 or maybe 8-5-5-3. Yes, both = 21, and you could notate/subdivide it any number of ways, but alternating phrases of 6 and 4 isn’t necessarily best thought of as 2 phrases of 5. So cool we all hear it differently.

[@cecilgriffiths6399]

Apart from being an Awesome pianist you’re energy is so beautiful ❤

[@sidgar1]

*your

[@gitsurfer27]

Tigrans one of the greatest artists in the world, his music is heavenly.

[@fredsmith6324]

Nahre is better

[@MatthewWright001]

Love to see someone going over some Tigran!

[@HDPERFORM]

Knowledge, light and understanding. Please. Don't stop this mission. Thank you.

[@Cantbuyathrill]

Im in love with this woman because of the way she destroys it.

[@furzebird]

Thanks for introducing me to this wonderful piece - and utmost respect for playing it ❤

[@user-gm2zx8wo6p]

You are amazing and incredibly knowledgeable!!!!!!!! Your videos are fantastic!! You open my ears to wonderful music!!!!!!!! Would you expound more on Tigran Hamasyan's use of tetrachords and his exploration of jazz progressions?!?!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@tomiole]

It's like saying a tongue twister with your fingers!!!❤

[@coanmusic]

And so beautifully executed Nahre!

[@seanairy8959]

❤ You don't boast. You just do. That's awesome

[@alizeematon9633]

I'm SO happy that you are talking about this piece! I've been listening to it for so long now! And when i was in musicology, i did analyse this piece as well. There is a youtuber who did a great analysis of the song, especially the rhythm, you should chech it out!

[@vivekteega]

So sick! I am watching him play in Mumbai next week, very excited

[@Peter-sk5vg]

Stunning analysis

[@antonyshadowbanned]

That legend of a guy makes piano sound like there's hidden keys between the keys. Microtonal illusion wizardry :D

[@dariobenini7532]

I know nothing of music, but you are so nice and play so well that I can't stop watching your videos.

[@Jaujau933]

Talented & very beautiful

[@Nedwin]

Only genius who can break down this intro. Love it Nahre! So, thank you! ❤

[@wendellraulerson6547]

I want to give you all the moneys so you can do your channel forever!! I’m such a fan!🎉

[@ImprovUnedited]

Saw his trio live in Zürich, and I don't know how they made it through the whole show full of anything but 4/4. On the way home, I had to listen to 4/4 to prevent implosion. Moods is a 300 max place, so it was nice to get to talk to him afterwards like any guest.

[@wonderfalls2]

Yes! I knew you were a fan so I'm glad to hear you talk about his music 🙌🏾

[@bluesun2001]

Just mindblowing how the combination of just 7 notes can move human minds and create an explotion of emotions. Thank you.

[@ouroboricform]

You're talking dirty to me. I love Tigran and I love your videos. This is too short. I need more :D

[@NelsonPinheirojr]

Wow!!! You are a very blessed woman! I'm starting seriously to fall in love when watching your videos... Congratulations from Brazil!!!😊

[@bentaylor4705]

The magic of Tigran's stuff is that you can break it down and learn it and still feel like you don't understand it. Like how does he come up with that?!

[@kennethschweighardt4920]

Love your videos! While not a piano player per se… It is amazing to see your skill, hear your break down of the piece, and enjoy your instruction

[@robbes7rh]

Classical pianist takes the Cool Challenge and passes with flying colors! We all knew you had it in you. Wonderful!

[@alainmaurice2406]

Always great to see your instructive videos, thanks, dear!!!!!

[@qawi272]

It sounds cleaner when she plays it

[@Cantbuyathrill]

She says she doesnt "know what's going on here", but still she brings so much discerning clarity to new things

[@deferpanic8981]

This is insane! Nicely explained and played!!!

[@felixmarques]

Love to hear this kind of nerdy analysis.

[@davidfleuchaus]

Useful. You did the work to understand it. You shared it. Understanding expanded.

[@Cluless02]

That is so cool!!❤

[@DrawAndErase]

Prog, in 11/8 love Tigran so much!

[@davidgleeson1]

You are the best

[@Seaileanu]

This must be our wedding song! :D

[@eohippusone]

I like it! I like it a lot!

[@michaelkilgore]

This is the sound of inside my head for better or worse it’s been imprinted there like the sun on my eyes since the day he released it

[@julesrimetsouzafilho]

Esta divisāo matemática de tempos é bastante incomum.. congratulaçōes, Isto requer demasiada capacidade de abstraçāo.. 2023.08.04

[@user-ff1ez5sy5h]

Luv the song. Your analysis & ear tho - that blows my mind.

[@azaniaritualkollectivoffic5250]

Girl, yous a BEAST!!!

[@oscargill423]

Seeing Nahre float through and then break down Hamasyan makes me a certain kind of happy

[@Barnaldomort]

I AM SO HAPPY TO SEE THIS

[@davidfleuchaus]

Idea: Create something YOU think is interesting during your next today. THEN analyze it. THEN share both with us. I’m sure you have the skills and the ability.

[@GimmieCookie]

Way cool, you rock!

[@seaserver2272]

I love this

[@yoniteclas]

I super dig Nahre getting more and more into jazz!! Amazing

[@reidflemingworldstoughestm1394]

Love me some of that crazy phrygian sound.

[@Guzel_voiceofhealing]

Amazed 😃😃😃💡🔥🔥🔥

[@Cantbuyathrill]

She is DEFINITELY a boss. 😍

[@tomestubbs]

You sure do know what is going on. I love it.

[@TheDionysiac]

Such a dope riff. I really like how it sounds in Vardavar - still Phrygiany but over that major progression it feels so good 😌👌🏽

[@MrCoyoteculler]

That smile , when your on it!

[@heitorfreitas1663]

Vc é apaixonante e talentosa 🎹

[@lorencobbyweber646]

Totally reminds me of Animals as Leaders

[@hamzailarzeg]

Tigran is an alien, glad to hear you talk about him

[@alm5851]

You're amazing!

[@goblacklist]

wouah :) impressive ! congrats !

[@vartush]

Tigraaaannn ❤️❤️❤️

[@Fomites]

Great!

[@matanlugasy1]

Boss pianist level❤

[@JohnSunda]

Amazing 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@nuke97]

Awesome

[@Nick_Reinhardt]

That's a super cool pattern

[@Gquequeg98]

🔥🔥🔥 subscribed!

[@NelsonPinheirojr]

Uau!!! Você é uma mulher muito dotada! Eu estou começando a me apaixonar seriamente quando assisto aos seus vídeos. Parabéns do Brasil! 😊

[@RayfieldA]

It sounds like computer language put to melody. And you play it So well.

[@freddytackos]

this is METAL af

[@KasanovOFFICIAL]

it literally sounds like animals as leaders LMAO

[@harrycrab8725]

METAL wishes

[@chrisharrison809]

This reminds me of the band owls first album.

[@pavkey88]

At this point in my life I realize there are some pieces I’m just never going to learn. And I’m ok with that

[@siddhaarthanad479]

makes you wonder how they come up with such melodies

[@nilkilnilkil]

Yippee !!!

[@TimmyPVancity]

Sooooo rad to see someone unpacking this!!!! Did you learn this by Ear!??👏👏👏👏

[@LorenzoNW]

Reminds of Tarkus by ELP.

[@NicolasMazmanian]

❤

[@pianoby40]

Woww

[@bolillo5013]

Cool

[@danielcarvajal-rg1zw]

❤😮

[@leechild4655]

Keith Emerson used this idea. It sounds very familiar.

[@bluetv6386]

Which piece?

[@leechild4655]

@@bluetv6386 hmm not sure exactly, karn evil 9 maybe?

[@wayneparsons1243]

Can you do a video on Oscar Patterson 🙏🏾

[@PINKALIMBA]

Please compose a 'my take' song based on this odd beat and phrygian mode riff!!!!!!

[@baptistelesne9218]

I always wantyed to learn some but this is so hard to begin. Would you make some more shorts about how to practice it ? :D

[@NelsonPinheirojr]

I would like it, too!

[@decib3ls_dB]

started learning this yesterday and I'm at about .75 speed but the last .25 seems so impossible lmaoo, wish me luck

[@ricardusdanisworo3086]

I heard pattern of music from the second winner of American idol alejandro aranda

[@lyd.ahoney]

😮

[@FirstLast_Nba]

So what's the thing with all the key's your playing on called?

[@ArcadeFM90]

Reminds me of a heavy metal band called Animals As Leaders. Guitarist does something like this with arpeggios and hammerons with an 8 string guitar 🎸 I don’t mean to compare a digent heavy-metal song to such a masterpiece

[@hansikursch484]

Common influences (hint: Meshuggah)

[@palmillsp665]

Sounds like Emerson lake and palmer

[@dgraxel]

You are 🎉

[@mynamesjeffhardly]

Her: "I do not know half of what is going on in here" Me: "I feel like I just woke up and caught the tailend of a conversation" 😂