The Blues Scale Formula (Piano Lesson)

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[@biocronic2986]

No boring selling talking. Very good and clean video. He is not trying to sell something as many others do. excellent!

[@skysmusic__7666]

My learning is so backwards. I’ve been playing around on a piano for years and years without lessons. I play so many scales that I didn’t even know the name of, now I’m learning them in their technical way and it’s somehow making it HARDER lol.

[@MoonLanta]

I loved music so much more when I didn't know what I was doing 😅😆

[@susitytto7483]

Same!!!

[@growingsoul30]

Same lol. Do you play by ear by chance?

[@AmolWate-m8d]

I used to but then tutorials good me and now I am trying to get my ears back😢

[@emanawesome2464]

Facts!

[@Moialice871]

I have fallen in love with blue scale just now❤️❤️

[@sindollface]

I’m so excited!! I’ve looked for this for YEARS !! I instantly paused video to create scales 🥳👍.. Can’t thank you enough.

[@Piano_By_Jey]

Hope you learn!

[@NadjaDelyona]

I love the way they teach. Truly appreciate their effort of making it look easy which helps me pursuing my passion :)

[@daydreamsparkle1262]

I just got my first blues scale (G) in Grade 5 Electronic Keyboard. And this video is super-helpful! Thanks for sharing the blues scale construction formula. Now I can derive literary any other blues scale!

[@franciscorosales2212]

HELLA CLEAR . Precise to the point.. the shortest most effective lesson to improvise. !

[@Biblock05]

Hmm I don't get it. The A (minor) blues scale is A C D Eb E G (A) Right ? At 2:22 he plays the I, IV and V chords. Of what ? The I is A C E, nothing to say. Could be A blues scale or Am scale The IV is D F# A which isn't from either the A blue scale nor the Am scale. It's the IV degree of the major A scale though. The V is E G# B which we also find in the major A scale instead of the minor and blues one. Also in the harmonic A minor. The IV and V could also be the root chords of the D and E scales (and major blues scales) D and E being the IV and V degrees of the A minor scale. So how did you pick those chords please ? I would very much enjoy understanding that to be able to transpose correctly.

[@PianoteOfficial]

Great question! The I-IV-V are taken from the A major scale. But the great thing about this blues scale is that you can play it over those major chords and it still works.

[@nagy-one4212]

You rock Jordan plain and simple.

[@aswardjnocharles5305]

Thanks for the formula circle of fifths excises for me greetings from France 🇫🇷

[@CafeSnoopy]

Always love your stuff but I think (no I know) I'm lost. In which key are you playing the 1-4-5 chords (time ~2:25), Am (ACE), D (ADF#), and E (BEAb)? If you're playing the Am blues scale, wouldn't 1 be an Adim and 4 an Eb5th... ? I know that you like to mix major and minor chords, is that what you're doing here? Thanks so much for all you bring bro.

[@theophilusmartins]

CafeSnoopy It’s pretty simple to learn, they all sound the same lol.

[@alexander731998]

I think he is doing it in the A minor melodic scale

[@jystdog]

@@alexander731998 Yes

[@MAXIDAR2002]

Awesome, Thanks.

[@RolandMusics]

Many Thanks for the straight to the point tutorial.

[@hotlinetony9297]

Amazing! Well explained thank you so much!

[@dhananjayragade6212]

You sound really beautiful and touching! Thank you sir.

[@geckovision]

Just signed up for the courses. Let the journey begin.

[@spotwms8768]

How is your piano development and practicing coming along?

[@SomeGuyWatchin]

Comparing to other videos, you teaching the formula was the best one as it made me understand the notes used for some variations of blue scales, I'm surprised this isn't getting enough views.

[@cstrep]

Listen from 2:15 at 0.5x. You're welcome.

[@BlueSky144]

Wow! Explained so well. Thank you very much for this video.

[@HomayunM]

Well explained.. Thanks very much...

[@ElmaTVSouthAfrica]

SPLENDID!

[@anasstuff]

This is my favorite and I’m learning it now and your video is the best video ever thank you

[@juniorbabla2001]

HATS OFF

[@helgeschneider5423]

Great, so easy and comprehensive!

[@MegaPraiseHim]

Wow, thank you, thank you so much, I get it!!

[@PianoteOfficial]

Glad it helped!

[@-maxipoo-]

Thank so much!

[@Taffy5484]

Awesome thanks

[@techfreak9698]

This is was I looking for...

[@GarryBurgess]

It's easier for me to think of it as a minor pentatonic with a flat 5 included, and the same notes as a major pentatonic with a flat 3. So 6 notes: 1, 2, b3, 3, 5, 6.

[@jaurenceredombo]

Better explanation than the video. Thank you

[@stuckinamomentt]

@@jaurenceredombo agree, the guy just made it more complicated

[@briandube9429]

Agreed - was thinking the same thing. So much misinformation also online. The blues scale is a hex atomic scale - minor pentatonic with a flatted 5th.

[@vaniasetti7753]

There are different ways to define scales.... comparing it to another scale (either a major, a minor, a Dorian, a pentatonic, etc...) , using the hand positions on the piano, or using a formula. All these ways are totally correct and valid.... each person/musician will prefer the one they find easiest. But it’s unfair to judge this video to not be the easiest way.... I actually love the formulas... no comparison necessary... so... if I don’t know any other scale.. I just learned the minor blues scale thanks to this video! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏽

[@amirhosseinmousavi115]

Please show us more scale or modulation that used in jazz and rock or metal

[@AlexSmith-gh3pz]

When you are playing chords in the left hand in the conclusion section of the video. Am I correct in thinking that these are inversions rather than just the standard 1-4-5 from the Am key?

[@maryseeker7590]

Useful and thank you

[@ansleyrix]

Newbie here!! How come at the end you can put a B, F# and Ab in those 1-4-5 chords he was playing with his left hand while he riffs on the right with notes in the blues scale? He said play the notes within the scale...? Can someone explain? THANKS!!

[@ForceOfWill100]

3 years late, but here's your answer! The key is A minor, so the 4 he's using is D major and the 5 is E major. D major is D, F#, A, and E major is E, G# (Ab), and B. He inverts the chords so the root is different, but the idea is that you play 1-4-5 in the left hand while the right-hand melody only uses notes from the blues scale. Hope this helps!

[@paigecarr3254]

How do I know when I can keep using the scale when the chords change or if I need to use a different key in any song

[@PianoteOfficial]

Generally, you can use the blues scale over any chord in the song, as long as the key of the song doesn't change. If the song key changes, then switch to the blues scale in that key!

[@patricknoonan7242]

Can you please help me explain the RH Fingering of the blues scale? I need the formula for my piano practice and the voice lesson. Please help

[@geovanadiamantes4530]

Thanks so much!

[@mitulp.mandalia6123]

Thank you Sir.

[@amirhosseinmousavi115]

Amazing😍😍

[@benno_tz]

I saw this video one year ago I didn't understand..but today I have understood what's going on 😂😂..thank you

[@anand10ful]

Thanks

[@jamalyannicguzmansierra7996]

Works this formula for any key in the minor blues scale? G for example or F? :)

[@vaniasetti7753]

Yes.... that’s why I love formulas!

[@Joesire]

So when you switch chordds your switching scales???? Ive been looking for the answer to this questions for a while now

[@rajanvijayudu1337]

The new technic of display chord is very helpful. Thanks

[@theophilusmartins]

rajan vijayudu It’s really great, I wonder what software it is.

[@LuscaLospeS]

Thank you so much! This was really useful!!!

[@ricardohincapie1537]

Awesome!

[@mango1162]

The shortest easiest and most incredible way of showboating with the piano😈

[@PianoteOfficial]

Sorry you see it that way. We're just trying to show you what's POSSIBLE with the blues scale if you practice!

[@dandaniel439]

I think mango meant it to be a compliment.

[@ahmed25march]

hello sir , is there mi & mj blues scale or only one formula 🤔

[@dulduress]

Hi new to music theory, just wondering how the '4' you played is a 4th degree chord, im a little confused because i count to the third degree of the scale and i think thats the root of the chord (if its an inversion) i just lack the knowledge haha

[@michaelboreham6713]

Is this formula only for blues minor scales?

[@vaniasetti7753]

Yes. Specific formula for a specific scale! It’s logical... an to me magical! Love formulas!

[@davidgoode7416]

Great stuff, thanks

[@jamesbondaygee]

Are you still playing the a minor blues scale over that chord progression? And what were the chords?

[@Griffindor21]

Great video! Can I use this to improvise in a jazz 251?

[@ellen823ful]

Helpful 😊

[@leslieseale9761]

Ty easy to follow. Love this scale!

[@collwinwhrite9947]

What about doing a blues scale in a major key

[@PianoteOfficial]

Great idea for a video!

[@plaisirnitunga606]

Guys, help me to know when to add some chords on every song. These chords are: Sus, dim, augm, 2th, 5th, 7th, 9th 11th and so on??

[@adorablebunny2223]

Blues Scales is sounds like jazzy

[@CowanSong]

lovely, clear, helpful to my students

[@endtropi]

Excellent! Time for practice!

[@nitaichandhalder6079]

Blue scale is similar to raag bhimpalasi in Indian classical music

[@karenfal8448]

I'm a beginner and it's fun to play blues scales, but just wondering how many there are?! How do people remember all these note combinations?

[@PianoteOfficial]

Every key has its own blues scale! As you practice and improve it does get easier to learn and remember!

[@asher4098]

Can u say on scale F# M

[@fahrulrozi409]

is these scales just can be used in minor chord?

[@ValianTheRELover]

of course, just make sure the scale is in the same key as the song

[@Dominique632]

This is so cool =P

[@magnumopus8202]

So can you play the blues scales in any key

[@PianoteOfficial]

Yes you can!

[@Loco__]

Just so you know guys…it’s in the key of c…la,do,re,me,mi,so,la

[@SamuelChewe]

Amen

[@lybasily]

2:31

[@curtpiazza1688]

COOL! Thanx! 😂

[@properjob]

Great theory, but I was left wanting an illustration of the fingering of blues scales in at least one or two keys

[@PianoteOfficial]

Ooh good point. The F blues scale is a great one to start with! The notes are F-Ab-Bb-B-C-Eb-F and the fingering is just 1-2-3-1-2-3. Other common blues scale fingering is 1-2-3-4-1-2-3. We have lessons on some individual blues scales. They're old but they show you how to play them: Here's F - kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4vYpIuPaZlrrbc D - kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGmrhXx8a9Sggc0 Here's a playlist with all the scales: kzbin.info/aero/PL887D3B7B4E4E361A

[@properjob]

@@PianoteOfficial Thank you!

[@TheJhbk]

I watched and tryed out your 12 bar blues Video and now iam confused. In the Video with the blues formular you played in c using c7 chord, f and f7 and g and g7. But thats not how the blue scale works as i understood in this video. 😓

[@PianoteOfficial]

Hi, thanks for the question! The C7, F7, and G7 are the chords we use as the basis for the 12 bar blues. Then we play the blues scale on top of that chord progression. The cool thing about the blues scale is that it can be played over a major or minor chord progression. It's so versatile! I hope that helps.

[@TheJhbk]

@@PianoteOfficial I see thanks for the answear! Music is really confusing to me. I thought the chords which were used in the 12 bar blue video makes the blues sound but now there is also a key for it. I really have to get a theory book i guess 😓😂

[@stevenbirchland1538]

It would be more obvious showing it in key of C major?

[@Joesire]

So when you do the 1 4 5 chords, they are not in the key of Aminor. This is the question a lot of people are having? You are teaching about the blues scale, but then use a chord that includes notes that are not on this scale. Why? This is confusing. I cannot find the answer to this question.

[@laurence9695]

Because he changes scale, and uses the formula he gives multiple times.

[@Joesire]

@@laurence9695 How does he come up with the Aflat on the five chord?

[@icey_john]

i have been improving for 30 minutes now, how to stop?

[@Griffindor21]

Is the Blues scale based on the minor scales?

[@pankajjoshi3189]

A minor blues different from A major blues ???

[@PianoteOfficial]

Yes they are different, although you can often use both. The major difference is the 3rd. In the major the 3rd is C#, while in the minor the 3rd is C.

[@famuyiwaabigail3679]

I have been playing for about 2 yrs, and I only know pentatonic scale

[@Avarice0918]

So it's Root, Flat 3rd, 4th, flat 5th, 5th, and flat 7th

[@PianoteOfficial]

Yes!

[@robbiemichael9386]

It’s worth mentioning that whereas normal scales contain 8 notes from root to root the blues scale only contains 7 …. this freaks me out a bit !!

[@marsh8795]

Dont mind thiss lol: minor third, whole step, half step half step, minor third

[@theophilusmartins]

Great video for beginners - (I think I might be intermediate but I don’t know) After a while the blues scale gets super boring so you have to step it up by combining the minor blues scale with the major one and it sounds great when I’m trying to improvise..check out my blues and boogie playing on my channel and let me know what you think..

[@ourochroma]

I thought the thumbnail said Blue's Clues

[@tvflight7858]

so it's 1 b3 4 #4 5 b7

[@anthonyboadu2628]

👏👏

[@theophilusmartins]

Gotta love the blues man!

[@lidijapljakicjocic5017]

👍

[@timrowe234]

Formulas, half and whole steps and minor thirds?? UGGH

[@adityakrishnamalhotra1]

AcdeBega

[@torocruz1192]

He started in A minor and I am out 😂

[@marileadufresne9092]

m3, W, H, H, m3, W 1, 4, and 5 chords You're welcome

[@robertg7259]

I don’t

[@najlev]

When music is sussy

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Here from tiktok?

[@sylvesterbenthien]

AMOGUS

[@JLPrice-kc2uy]

Just say, 3211321

[@fgamerz3683]

Bruh how am i grade 6 and have never heard of a Blues Scale im so confused

[@igalko9530]

Among us

[@abhigyankaushik9134]

The intro was quite bad

[@theophilusmartins]

KEYBOARD with ABHIGYAN KAUSHIK how so?

[@StratosFair]

@@PianoteOfficial Don't listen to him, this video helped me a lot

[@williampyle4652]

Why oh why ..why do you only spent three minutes and 27 seconds one such an important framework of music …. It’s not like you were rushing to a fire …and then don’t give us the cords for the 1-4-5 progression it’s a secret Never mind explaining what is the notes in your favorite Dm scale ….. sorry very disappointed

[@vaniasetti7753]

Title of the video “The Blues Scale Formula”. Objective , to the point, clear.... but you’re disappointed because you want more than the formula???

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