EXOTIC Pentatonic scales for ROCK, FUSION & MODES - Crystal Clear!

[@QJamTracks]

E-BOOK - Exotic Pentatonic scale for Guitar qjamtracks.myshopify.com/products/exotic-pentatonic-scales-for-guitar

[@robhendricks7059]

Your ebook says it’s out of stock! 😢

[@pietrobello]

Hi there Rob. Great job, I'm loving the book but I'm a little confused and I Hope you can help me. In the page 10 of the book you call the Asavari Scale as Bhairavi Scale. What is the most correct name in your opinion?

[@pietrobello]

Hi Rob, it's me again. Before I say something I wanna do a little disclaimer: I'm not trying point fingers ou expose you or anything o this type, please don't get me wrong man. I'm putting this on KZbin comments just because I don't have your email or any kind of personal contact with you. In the page 7 of the book in patterns section there's is a formation error in the second pattern, the indication "III" is in the wrong place. Again dude, I'm not trying to point fingers, I'm a big fan of your materials and that's a simple formation issue.

[@QJamTracks]

@robhendricks Really? I just checked and I can't regenerate the out of stock warning. Are you sure this was with the Exotic Pentatonic Scales ebook?

[@QJamTracks]

@pietrobello On the contrary. I appreciate that you point this out to me. Thank you Pietro. I will take actions!

[@bestboy897]

Every intermediate guitarist who wants to go to the next level needs to watch this video. Its a game changer.

[@QJamTracks]

Thanks Fazeel!

[@pauloshea3741]

I agree 100% i learned more in the first 5 mins of this video than the last 5 years!

[@a_handshake_of_carbon_monoxide]

a game changer indeed.

[@demonicusa.k.a.theblindguy3929]

Well that was probably a couple of months in music school's worth. I never went to music school so it's nice that it's right here in this tidy little package.

[@demonicusa.k.a.theblindguy3929]

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[@demonicusa.k.a.theblindguy3929]

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[@demonicusa.k.a.theblindguy3929]

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[@demonicusa.k.a.theblindguy3929]

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[@BorisBidjanSaberi11]

Right?? This needs views

[@gigisdad]

That intro scale immediately made me think of Within You Without You.

[@osirisyoda]

I knew the Asavari as the Japanese Iwato Scale.Great job bringing this scales to all of us who wants to improve their skills and expand our Scales File.

[@mentalitydesignvideo]

There are rules to constructing Japanese scales: you have to pick three notes in the upper and lower tetrachord within a forth (so no augmented 4ths) and the tetrachords must contain a whole step in between. So I have my doubts about the 5th mode of the Hirayoshi scale.

[@goffdroid]

Very clear very thorough without any blabbering.thank you .. I'm trying to tie things together . Figure out the spatial relation. It being broke down by notes and derived from another scale dropping or adding notes.

[@SevaralStrings]

That's just priceless. All of this stuff in one place with usage examples and related chords... I mean it's just priceless. Thank you SO MUCH

[@marcinbreczko4777]

I have no words to say how valuable your lessons are, Sir. You have the ability to squeeze an impressive amount of information into a relatively short video. Thank you and let your channel grow. More advanced players can really draw inspiration from this material. All the best from Poland!

[@QJamTracks]

Thank you Marcin!

[@steveperks59]

Having done the Major, Minor, Pentatonic and Modal scales to death, this has given me plenty to get my teeth into, especially exploring the modes of each scale given and the associated chords they work over. I like to carry out mental practice away from the guitar and also sing scales from memory. This lesson will keep me out of mischief for some time to come - thank you!

[@QJamTracks]

Yes, singing scales is a good practice to really learn and feel the sound of a scale.

[@gsxerwhite]

Thank you so much, these patterns are perfect for someone like me trying to break out of “all my solos sounding the same to me” problems .

[@director2bob]

Thank you so much for this video. I just turned 60 and decided to get back into playing guitar after a 5 year hiatus after stopping due to health issues and the terrible depression that developed after the pandemic took away the little joy I had left in life. Music and guitar used to be my passion and hobby and this video magically appeared in my YT feed at the perfect time. I bought the Yamaha THR30 battery powered amp over 6 months ago and have not used it even once. This video motivated me to start playing again and for that I am so very grateful. The Universe works in strange ways. By any chance do you offer zoom guitar lessons? If so I would take weekly lessons. I am not a beginner and been playing for 40 years. That would help me stay motivated, set weekly goals & hold me accountable to progress every week. If so, let me know the best way to communicate with you. Depression is a killer and I need to break the cycle. Bless you my friend 🙏

[@QJamTracks]

Hi Bob. That must have been a tough time for you and maybe still is. Depression takes all breath away from the joy of life and yet, in rare cases it can also bring something new and good. Did you ever listen to Steve Vai's story of his depression. That's very interesting... Anyway I'm glad this video helped to find you joy in playing guitar again! I do not offer online lessons for now. Maybe in the future, but for now I'm having trouble to find enough time for theaching an the KZbin channel. I wish you well Bob.

[@leevitalone]

this is the best video I have found on the exotic scale for sound and for laying out the progression, that was huge for me, was able to stop and track along with nthe movement up and down the neck thank you.

[@TruthSurge]

amazing how different something sounds just by leaving out one or two notes. add a fourth to a dom 7 and you get that indian sounding scale. You could also add the sharp 1 to that and get a kind of blend of harmonic minor and Hindu. 6 notes. Even MORE exotic. good vid!!

[@newandreview]

Uncannily brilliant. You are a master guitarist and musician. Your approach to music and the teaching of it is very refreshing and impressive. I am happy to subscribe and spread the existence of your channel.

[@stanmcclure229]

This video is awesome. I didn't realize that I was playing some of these scales when soloing. I don't know my scale names, I just figured out these patterns and just know what notes not to hit.

[@zionmit10]

WOW! Can’t wait for the handbook!

[@robertolazzarotto1084]

I'm italian guitarist...thank you for your video!!...great video!!

[@WickBeavers]

Superior! Just what the doctor ordered. Thanks!

[@QJamTracks]

Well Wick, then it will be a healthy summer ;)

[@tomlopez7819]

So great to see these colorful scales applied to more contemporary music along with the chords than can be used. I already have tons of applications in mind. Many thanks.

[@QJamTracks]

Thanks Tom!

[@GregoryPearsonMusic]

These are beautiful scales - I am seeing them as alternatives for approaching fusion and jazz

[@alexproh3826]

Thank you again and again for such insane quality lessons and giving for free for poor guys like me. It would take me years to figure out some of those concepts by myself, incredible

[@HeavenestStCyr]

This video is such a great resource. Thank you very much.

[@robalo61]

Excellent lessons and obviously a Great Teacher, many thanks. From Costa Rica a big Pura Vida for you

[@timothyclay3668]

Love that Hindu scale... sounds awesome. Supercool lesson, as usual !!

[@QJamTracks]

Thanks Timothy!

[@nicobrur]

same than mixolydian pentatonic

[@amithpandit4043]

Your rock lick with the Hindu scale immediately reminded me of the song Atonement by Opeth

[@mikeleigh3493]

Mind blowing and fascinating! can’t wait to try these out Thank you!

[@lauriewinestock4195]

THANKS GREETZ FROM THE NETHERLANDS !!!! I agree with the comment below. Probably several months of music classes in this one youtube video you have made. THANKS FOR SHARING. Hope you find a Patron. You are VERY GENEROUS. I am a jazz vocalist and composer, who is learning about chords and how to choose the right ones for my jazz tunes. This is VERY HELPFUL!

[@eleazarlaggui9739]

So refreshing to see this kind of a lesson. Time to brush off my dusty guitars and play guitars solos again.

[@mackvismusic8622]

It is funny, I started at the top and worked down because I loved Frampton’s jazz runs with humble pie. This lesson is wonderful, but I am always a blues rock man at heart!

[@Williamk492]

Amazing and well explained 👍🏼

[@scottbronder]

Just fantastic. Thanks for the lesson.

[@EclecticSceptic]

Glad to see you've been picking up a lot more subscribers. Well deserved for a lot of hard work and high quality material.

[@Web4Panama]

That’s fantastic, wow. This is going to keep me busy. I’ve been noodling about jumping between the Hindu pentatonic and the Hirayoshi, and sometimes to the mine blues also.

[@CROSSFIRE19604]

Great instructional video! I've been stuck in the mud with my playing but this was exactly what I needed! Thanks, thanks alot!

[@robhendricks7059]

Subscribed. This is the coolest educational guitar video I’ve ever found on KZbin. Holy crap.

[@Outrider74]

Excellent video. A very good lesson for somebody like me that needs to push himself beyond the basic practice routines. Thank you!

[@ericskinner7355]

This is a great lesson. The kind of stuff I need to work on. It's like when you go for a drive, you can take the main roads, or you can take the back roads, which are much more interesting.✌️

[@chrispage2782]

Wow! I’m not even half way through, and already it’s probably the most helpful vid I’ve seen in this genre in quite a long time…..maybe forever….thanks so much….lots of work ahead!

[@choimdachoim9491]

Your played examples are great!

[@QJamTracks]

Thank you!

[@maharishijetset4609]

Many thanks…. I’ve been chasing these sounds for years. You made it so simple.

[@kartikaymusic.]

The amount of work you put into this video. damn ..

[@thehoodie7740]

damn the asavari scale was amazing for metal!

[@JohnColeSitar]

Sadly what he played wasn't Asavari, as Asavari doesn't have a b2.

[@estebansaez2145]

Thanks Rob, excellent video, excellent educative content, grettings from Chile

[@nigelhajjar]

Wonderful Thank you new sub from Tasmania.

[@LawrenceDuffy477]

7:47 Asavari was awesome!!! Great stuff and I love the way you have chord diagrams you show the tableture, you explain it so well and concise wow great job awesome. One minor point though: But twice you said something the scale was an A started and you can start higher on G, then you said it starts on C you can start higher on a B. It's actually lower cuz that guitar you don't consider up and down in terms of gravity but in terms of pitch so the nut is down the bridge is up. In other words to pitch is lower or higher. I don't know that's just a convention of where you're from or what.

[@QJamTracks]

True. If I said that G is higher up the neck than A, then that's a mistake...

[@JohnColeSitar]

@@QJamTracks another mistake is that the Asavari doesn't have a b2.

[@Dkmahabir]

The best Guitar teacher ! Thank You Brother !

[@eiredes666]

Fantastic Video, Eye opening, Very Useful/Educational....

[@peterburi2727]

Interesting...very interesting. I'll have to try some if not all of these. Thank you!

[@joelmenezes1797]

Wow amazing!! Thank you so much!! 😄🙏

[@Chunga-MusicIsTheBest]

Awesome lesson! Thanks a lot Rob!

[@Oron354]

Love from India🇮🇳❤

[@rallypojken]

Best channel. We owe you ❤

[@drpacman9996]

You really can learn something new and every day

[@aleksandrnestrato]

He’s talking about pentatonic skills so much I couldn’t finish the vid-will go train my skills.😊

[@DylanMatthewTurner]

Are there any cool pentatonic scales that use microtones for use on fretless instruments?

[@lianbaite1995]

Amazing video👍👍 love from India. Keep up the good work.

[@jefffloyd7760]

Great teacher! Nice video

[@gad8522]

Please comment on that guitar and also the processor that’s giving you that background effect behind your scales if I’m not mistaken that’s a full guitar synth?

[@scottbabb4485]

FANTASTIC instructional video! Thanks.

[@blastgoal2367]

This is what i was looking for very informative.

[@nadeemafzal8984]

Absolute brilliant summary - very complex topics made stupidly simple For me 5 note modes was a big learning point today

[@SelfPropelledDestiny]

Asavari 6:42 vs. Hirayoshi 4th mode 13:04 Same scale.

[@QJamTracks]

Yes, it's possible that scales with the same notes have different names.

[@JohnColeSitar]

Asavari doesn't have a b2.

[@raystewart8575]

Fantastic Stuff,, 1st time seeing you on You Tube,, I'll be back. Thank you for your time putting this together

[@BurntMcgurnt]

Nice job man ! And nice tone too!

[@thedonrizzguitar]

Excellent video!

[@christopherlane486]

Fantastic video mate. While I’ve only been playing for a few years, I’ve always been drawn to modal tones often experimenting with blends of them. I never knew of these exotic scales. 100% enlightened! Thank you so much. 🙏

[@Soso-nl2dh]

That sounds really refreshing. 😎

[@brutexrp7207]

Are you interested in creating an ebook on your pentatonic scales and variations?

[@QJamTracks]

I'll put that on my list :)

[@briancooper2844]

This lesson is quite wonderful, sir. You have explained the concept extremely well. I have subscribed tp your site and look forward to watching more of your unique ideas!

[@QJamTracks]

Thank you Brian :)

[@craigfouche]

Thanks for another great video!

[@jutsuhandbuch7327]

Wow one of the best videos I've seen

[@xavierluanika4453]

One more great video ! Thanks you and god bless you!!!!

[@theamericanpoets4555]

Awesome! You just opened up my world! Guess I know what I’ll be working on for the next few months. 😀👍🏼 🎸🎶 Thanks!

[@QJamTracks]

Thank you :)

[@DavidRamos-nz4bh]

Great lesson! Thanks once again.

[@melberry7611]

WOW! Know I realize Joe Satriani's use of this on " one robots dream", Sir, you are the man! Of all the teachers of music theory as applied to guitar, there are no other in your league. I will definitely spend much more of my time dedicated to your material! ( from an older student in Atlanta, Georgia, wishing you much success)

[@QJamTracks]

Thank you! :)

[@jaytc3218]

Very nice presentation. I actually took notes! I've been messing around with this type of thing for a few months, mostly discovering new things on my own as there is little info out there like that's readily available. One thing that I did for myself was to map out the other modes of the "traditional" blues/pent scales. I found the Hindu/Suspended and the Yo scales on my own (although I didn't know that's what they were called). They sit inside the normal blues/pent scales. In between those two scales is some type of diminished pent scale (1 -♭3 -♭4 -♭5 -♭6) which I haven't really messed around with too much. I suppose you could play it over regular diminished chords--or "maybe" a dim7(?) but I haven't tried that yet so I don't know if that second one would work. So between the Minor, Major, Hindu/Suspended, Diminished, and the Yo, you now have all five modes of the natural blues/pent scales. Most people say, "There's just minor and major blues; ignore the the other modes." But I was never satisfied with that answer. There is so much material underneath our fingers on the fretboard to discover! I do have one thing to add for players who are just learning the pentatonic scales. If you know what your pentatonic patterns look like, try this exercise: on a blank fretboard, write out all of the whole notes. Then, using different colored pen or highlighter or black marker, mark every space that doesn't have a note written in it. If you look carefully, you'll discover that you have all of your pentatonic patterns highlighted. Again, very nice presentation. Thank you, Sir.

[@allenquartermane6134]

This is fantastic! Wow! This will help me with many synth artists wanting unique me to do leads on their work. Thank you soooo much!

[@granttolond6707]

An amazing lesson again! This is so cool and will give my playing so much more depth. Thanks for putting this together.

[@mikefairchild5059]

Another great lesson! On a different note, I run my AxeFX III into Headrush cabs also. And I also have Jem in my arsenal. Great gear that plays and sounds amazing.

[@QJamTracks]

Absolutely! :)

[@EarthAltar]

Excellent break down. 🤘🤘

[@captainclyde5082]

Really interesting video! The Hindu scale immediately reminded me of Mahavishnu Orchestra.

[@QJamTracks]

Yes Paul. Same vibe :)

[@amithpandit4043]

Yes! This scale sounds like something John McLaughlin would play.

[@Chunga-MusicIsTheBest]

Indeed, and Steve Hillage too.

[@alwalw3692]

thanks for a very comprehensive clip

[@congamike1]

Wow! I'm going to be busy for a while. Thanks!

[@zeerakkhan7140]

This video is such a treasure !

[@UncleTerry]

thank you for the lesson. these are great sounding scales

[@CarlosFersant]

Beautiful sound...

[@uzairfatmi6924]

Stunning... Thanks for guidance

[@reneraymond7807]

Fantastic!

[@rafa_guitar]

Rob thanks to you, music is infinite, lot of good stuff to digg in, thank you so much for your awesome job and sharing! (It is curious that I discover some of this sounds just jamming or composing)

[@QJamTracks]

Thanks Rafa :)

[@DiscoverDesk]

Wow! Great video! Liked and subbed.

[@MreenalMams]

Asavari would actually be the Natural Minor Scale (Aeolian).. Though I understand the raga names can get too confusing.. And I've never heard of any raga called hindu , so that would be a bit of a weird misnomer.. I've once heard of the 1 2 3 4 5 b6 b7 scale (a mode of Mel Minor) once called the hindu scale in a jazz book.. Again pretty weird.. Using numbers or solfege is much more safe.. Using geographical/cultural terms can get a little dicey.. PS this is an amazing resource you've put together.. Thank you so much for that.. I just spent the last hour or more on this & have only gotten halfway through..

[@navindersingh9118]

You're right - the Asavari Thaat/Raag equals to the Aeolian Mode. The one being taught in this video is actually the Bhairavi Thaat/Raag with the minor 2nd interval (equavalent to the Phrygian Mode). I've also seen what is described as the 'Hindu Scale' in western music theory - it is commonly known as Mixolydian flat 6 (a mode of the Melodic Minor scale).

[@MreenalMams]

@@navindersingh9118 Ya calling it Bhairavi makes a lot more sense.. but then again it's pentatonic so i think giving them Thaat names can kinda go different directions.. I forgot what the rest of the scale in the video was but if it was a Maj3 then it could be argued to be Bhairav or Puriya, or Marwa.. and b3 would make it Bhairavi or Todi.. Ya the Mixb6.. I like to call it the MajMinor Scale (since its 1st half major, 2nd half minor).. the word Hindu scale is just cringe.. putting a religion name to a scale..

[@navindersingh9118]

@@MreenalMams Agreed, since the lesson is on pentatonic scale structures then thaat names may not be the best representations. However i would argue that certain raags (which are contructed from thaats) also have just 5 notes either in their ascending or descending shape. There certainly are other thaats with the minor 2nd intervals as well (bhairav, purvi, todi), but bhairavi fits closest to this lesson i think. And yup, mixolydian b6 or majmin scale makes way more sense that 'hindu' scale which can be kinda cringe. If anchoring scale names on ethnicities then 'indian' scale would be better.

[@t3hgir]

Dominant pentatonic was used by Jeff Beck quite a bit, good stuff!

[@Dangzag]

This lesson is a great primer for anyone looking to understand more about Marty Friedman's lead style.

[@raoul_duke7253]

This was awesome… I know my modes lol… and have been in that ‘stuck/bored’ place I think most of us find ourselves in from time to time… Finding interesting ways to use this has broken me out of that meh 😑 space. Thank you for that!

[@10BrainySnippets]

Thank you for this very thorough discussion on exotic scales. I only know how to play Iwato as far as exotic scales are concerned. This is a great. And of course I'm subscribed now.

[@lucioalvarez8250]

Gracias! genial!saludos desde Argentina,.

[@Crabfather]

Mind blown! How have i never seen your Channel before!

[@QJamTracks]

Thanks Duke :)

[@raytristani]

Wow great video

[@sigallamichel8840]

Great. Let’s not forget the famous slendro and pelog scales for another time

[@QJamTracks]

Maybe in one of the next videos!

[@voronOsphere]

Excellent Lesson!!! Thank you!!!!