The Interval Lesson I wish someone had given me! How to both HEAR and USE Intervals in music EP492

In this week's lesson, we'll be talking about how to find, understand, and use intervals to create melodies when composing a song or improvising. Having the ability to hear and play intervals is the key to speaking the language of music!
To view the extra materials for this lesson (the MP3 jam tracks, the interval ear training quizzes, and the extra video), visit: www.activemelody.com/lesson/t...
00:00 - Introduction
01:46 - What is an interval?
02:06 - The major scale and it's role in intervals
04:36 - Major 2nd Interval
05:25 - Perfect 4th Interval
08:00 - Major 3rd Interval
08:36 - Minor 3rd Interval
10:31 - Perfect 5th Interval
11:17 - Major 6th Interval
12:04 - Major 7th Interval
12:57 - Minor 7th Interval
13:44 - Examples of Intervals using a Jam Track

[@RealJamesWoods]

Brian is just the best, but this one lesson alone is perhaps the best single explanation of music structure for any guitarist or any musician in general. For me it was like walking out of the forest into the sunlight. What a great teacher (and all around guy) he is.

[@mrtambourineman6107]

Thanks James Woods 🙏

[@lorenzo-agnes]

Fully agreed! I finally get it. Thank you!

[@canadianintheukbrian]

Mr. Woods he certainly has a tremondous ability to teach, I definetly agree with you it was a massive light bulb that went on this 57 year old brain : )

[@tommyers2166]

What he said!

[@stephie.m]

Don't forget, also, that there's life beyond Greek scales/modes.

[@stuartsmith4223]

More interval training please! The most authentic guitar teacher out there. Thank you for putting so much enthusiasm and joy into your lessons Brian.

[@Romdryl]

Such good stuff, Brian. You’re a credit to the music teaching world.

[@SY-lm5ke]

Maybe your best lesson yet from an educational perspective, and you’ve had many good ones, thank you.

[@Harrysound]

In the last 90 minutes I’ve watched this 3 times. I’ve got it down. I understand it and can apply it and now can teach others the same. Turning point video for me!

[@ek19751]

I always hit the like button first by default, and then I go through your lesson. And I've never regretted hitting that like button 😅. Thank you Brian

[@denisechetty4019]

Haha, me too😊

[@5StringRob]

😊 Me too. Afraid I'll forget, and I KNOW it's gonna deserve a thumbs up. Brian is amazing.

[@luckyfamilyman]

OK Brian this is one of the best teaser lessons ever.. I use the term teaser for one reason only when he says members get all this extra material Like playing these in multiple keys, quizzes etc.. he means it. Brian is the type of guy that doesn’t do all that smoke and mirrors, over promise underperform trickery other guys do. I have referred multiple people to the member section and every single one of them that have signed up have loved it only two people were upset with me and that was for waiting so long to tell them about it😂 Can’t wait to see the member lesson! Thanks again Brian!!

[@brianklink443]

One of the best teachers on KZbin. I wish he was available 30 years ago to break this stuff down into bite size chunks for me.

[@wsurferdude]

Finally coming together. It took awhile to make some sense of intervals. More interval training please. Brian, Thank You!

[@nomadman123]

This, sir, is an excellent lesson! Definitely the one that is getting me to subscribe to the extra materials. I thought I knew my intervals but I’ve never *listened* to them in this way. It helps to hear the notes in an organized manner and I am NOT organized so I’d never come across this myself. Another very focused and helpful lesson. Like so many of yours, you teach me to listen and it’s not only smart but it’s way more fun!

[@GuitarJoLa]

Intervals are the hardest concepts for me to HEAR - but now that you came up with this absolutely BRILLIANT 💡well-constructed lesson and training materials, I think there might still be hope for me! Words can't describe how amazing teacher you are, Brian - you have AGAIN outdone yourself! 🎶💖

[@demyb]

Single note backing track is a brilliant idea. Thanks for the lesson!

[@LMSlondon]

One of the best lessons I’ve come across. And I’ve watch SO so many. Thanks for sharing your knowledge so lucidly.

[@jimmybobbgraham2047]

Really great lesson Brian. Been often wondering how when really great players are improvising or making it up spontaneously how they do it. This lesson feels like a real breakthrough for me in that direction. Many thanks. You're a great teacher.

[@jonessusan100]

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[@martinburns7928]

Formatted presentation containing a wide and valuable scope that includes those little details of information that “some mortals” apparently are not born with. Nicely done, Thanks !

[@msteve1956]

Thanks Brian that is probably the most important guitar lesson that I've ever watched.

[@taovox]

One of the best teachers on the web. Simply great 🤟🤟🤟

[@d.l.huntministries8131]

Yes, This lesson I just keep going back to it & enjoying it very much!! What a teacher You are! A+A+A+A+

[@bryanhernandez2028]

Literally the best instructor out there. Makes everything so clear! 🤘 thank you, Brian.

[@jdrichardson5985]

Brian absolutely one of your best lessons! You’re a superb teacher.

[@midrider335]

I’ve been following your lessons for years now Brian but this is at the top of the heap! Great lesson and thank you!

[@Stevieboysp202]

Brian I have been trying to play guitar and understand the mechanics properly for many years. I have had lessons on and off for decades. I have to say this is the best lesson ever, explained perfectly and at a perfect pace for me, brilliant thank you.

[@cameronsmith8515]

This has honestly changed everything for me. Amazing lesson

[@meltoninyourmouth]

The most enlightening guitar instructor I've ever heard. This lesson is a perfect example. Love this guy.

[@drivenmad7676]

Brian i just had a moment watching this. You just opened my eyes and made me understand this for the first time. Thank you very much.

[@Win_die_Alice]

how many more times i will sit with the smile on the whole face and think that it's the best guitar teacher on youtube?) thank you Brian for your work, u're actually the one who truly shed light on heads of even intermediate guitarists. you're the BEST!!!!

[@jarhead3038]

I've been playing since 1963 and your channel is the most informative out there. Excellent.

[@scottierockswii]

You are the best at explaining everything. An absolute pleasure takiing in your instruction.

[@CraigStetsonScottsdale]

Awesome, Brian! That’s opened a lot of doors for me.

[@randyandamberthompson9972]

This is by far the best explanation I've seen. Thank you.

[@scottcarroll550]

Great lessons you always answer the questions people have in their heads while you're explaining,I like how you put context to the words used in music theory.

[@venician2face]

Amazing. Brian, you are a real teacher.

[@281Boss]

Well hell. Now I know how I'm spending my Saturday. I LOVE this lesson. Thank you.

[@mastabad2]

This is one seriously exceptional lesson. Thanks

[@inretrospect2010]

One of the best guitar lessons I’ve ever had! You rock man thanks

[@weddingwiththewhitedove]

Yess!Finally.Someone linking the intervals with their sound ,diminished and root plus perfect 7th.Sound is everything at the right interval..

[@yourmomma6909]

Brian this is by far the best lesson you have giving to date. You have a lot of good ones would love to see more on this subject . This will definitely help improve your ear great lesson

[@peterballotta2215]

Brian, this was one of the clearest, easy to absorb lessons you have presented. Thanks so much….

[@georgearuldoss]

This is among your best lessons Brian. Thank you.

[@imvevad89]

One of the best lessons I’ve seen in the last couple of years

[@tedc6694]

53 years old, playing since I was 4. I can feel Epiphany #24 trying to materialize because of this lesson.

[@demofuckinoner]

This lesson was mindblowin for me. I learned so much in the middle of the night… Thanks a lot!

[@29memyselfandi]

Mate, that was genuinely brilliant. Made so much sense even to an old guy like me who’s not much good on guitar. Maybe the best lesson I’ve seen on KZbin. Thanks.

[@chris_5064]

Thank you. A lightbulb moment. A brilliant lesson. I have seen many attempts to convey this knowledge, but this has to be the clearest and most accessible of any I have seen. I too wish I had heard this 45 years ago. Coming from a non musical background I love music, and on one level you don't have to know how it works to enjoy it. Musical language can seem mysterious and impenetrable, but this offers such a simple clear demonstration of how melody can work with tension and resolution. It's a short step then to harmony, add a steady beat, and the sky is the limit.

[@Bcananzey]

Dude, I love you man. This is litterly the best most important video ever. I can absolutely relate to the Title. Everyone should see this if they struggle with melodic playing. Took me a long time to figure this stuff out being self taught. Again Bravo!!!

[@paulmera7677]

✨Wunderbar! Danke für die Lektionen 👌

[@jayseb]

Interesting, even after 30 years playing. Always a good reminder, and how learning flows helps learn a bunch of songs from a simple root. Great video.

[@meeno_the_man]

Always! Such clarity!

[@drewdietz2115]

absolutely a great lesson. thanks Brian.

[@susandaniels4879]

This is so interesting! and you explain it so well, i knew some notes leave you 'hanging' and they can be resolved with another note, and the 'blue' note.....but thats really all i knew, and now i cant wait to watch this again and get some ear training practice in, thank you Brian

[@stenindelente8472]

stunning channel that i discovered only yesterday, but i learned more in one day about theory than the last five years, thank you so much, Brian!

[@redelk2974]

Thank you Brian. Excellent.

[@lorenzo-agnes]

It's like the light was just switched on! Thank you for this - finally all makes sense.

[@johnsee7269]

I just don't know how he can come up with this stuff; consistently creating a sense of awe and wonder (in me) that never ends... Kinda like your next favorite song that you haven't heard yet...

[@macsarcule]

Omg, this is the best explanation of this EVER.

[@styoda9049]

super lesson, I knew the intervals, but now I understand them. great teatcher. thanks.

[@jmorra]

Holy Toledo. A whole semester of music school in a few minutes. I went back to a theory book I worked through when I was 18. All of this was there, with zero application. And now....this. THANK YOU!

[@jameswoodley9409]

This is the best lesson on intervals I have ever heard and experienced thank you so much

[@johnmikeswift4960]

very much enjoyed your explanation of intervals. I think I understand how to use them now. Thanks

[@StuartMealor]

Just a great lesson. As a keyboard player I know the intervals, but as a guitar learner it was so nice to see this related to a chord, a simple position, and taking the time to hear, and feel, the tones and relationships between the notes, and over the jam track it was a clear and powerful example - very well taught - thanks so much !

[@friedenslutheran2757]

This was a huge lightbulb moment! Thanks!

[@danmcnamara7782]

Dang…..this is awesome! Just makes so much sense. The member lesson really helps a lot! Thanks Brian!

[@christh22]

Great lesson. Intervals easily explained, what, how and application.

[@nickyengle9668]

Another Awsome lesson,Thks !, your my fav on youtube,please dont go nowhere. Thks again !

[@sviborgamulin3929]

Brilliant Lesson! Thank you!

[@jeffcollins4912]

So helpful Brian . Thank you . Another great lesson

[@shumboom]

First time i have got through a theory lesson all the way to the end. You are the music teacher I never had at school.

[@susandaniels4879]

hah me too!

[@olivermirez6667]

Thank you for this lesson, Brian.

[@timsmith190]

I have been subscribed to and followed your channel for a few years now. I just noticed you DON'T have a long, annoying, and loud title sequence. God bless you. To my mind it lends credibility to what you are trying to convey. Thanks for your efforts.

[@ludovicmoreau2900]

this is simply excelent in its simplicity. well done.

[@user-ln2ko5pr3f]

Awesome- fantastic interval lesson

[@slartibartfast1268]

Very nicely done. Simple and direct and a very good way of making sense of melody making.

[@chrisharrison6797]

Awesome resource, thank you Brian 🙏🔥

[@amandamoore8516]

Excellent. Great to overlay with major and minor pent scales.

[@MarkandSandieInMotion]

As a beginner concentrating on creating melodies, I believe I've found the right place to learn:)

[@trukapipa]

Great lesson! By using Happy Birthday for the 2nd in the beginning, you establish a key in the listener’s head. Many students will hold this key in their head and hear the 4th, which you cover next, as the tonic. Then when you introduce the 3rd as a plane landing, it fails to have that effect to the listener who has the key of E major still in their head. So, as you point out, it is not always the best idea to use a melody to remember intervals-the melody can suggest a key that might be different than the one you are working in.

[@johnhughes6573]

As always you expand my guitar knowledge!!!!!

[@George1963]

What a fantastic enlightened lesson...

[@frksike]

Exelente! Por fin una explicacion clara sobre el uso de intervalos. Gracias!

[@raymobbs732]

Absolutely another class lesson 👏

[@Dave-gf3kd]

Wow. I understand intervals and the major scale, but the way you presented this was really unique…I haven’t seen anyone present them this way. Off to turn on the looper and do this. Really cool! Thank You!

[@balthebat1962]

Wow. Fabulous explanation. Thank you so much Sir

[@robindavis726]

Incredibly helpful. Thank you

[@kevinlawrence3935]

Brilliant lesson, Brian!

[@epiphany987]

Many Kudos always Brian! Thank you!

[@canadianintheukbrian]

Brian you nailed it with this lesson, I'm pretty familar with intervals but I wanted to get more into it, having it explained in a clear consise manner is real important to understand this , I'm back as a Premium Member, the extras on this lesson , my hands are clapping, I am going to work on this lesson take my time , again thank you for this lessons ,

[@medinad001]

Light Bulb! I haven't had an Aha! moment in quite a while. This was a revelation for me. Thanks Brian!

[@ShahabShahani-co8xz]

You are great teacher, thank you. And congratulations ❤

[@michaelsparks6084]

Great lesson Brian, love your teaching style!

[@readmails3033]

More my good friend. More. We want more. ❤️

[@emoshurchak]

Barney Kessel calls this "interval sense". Thanks for taking a shot at something that most instructors avoid because it is so difficult to explain (ear training). I would just add that a good way to develop this skill is to play simple, familiar melodies (eg "Happy Birthday", "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star"). You will start out using trial and error, but will get more accurate as your ear learns the sounds of the intervals.

[@virtualmarc2383]

Wow what a fabulous lesson! I wish this was the first lesson I'd ever heard.

[@dipdayve]

Thanks Brian, great lesson!

[@lManwel]

Wow, just found this channel (coming from the circle of 5ths lesson), and I already can see it's one of the best, theory-wise. Congrats, and thank you!

[@blade123able]

Brilliant lesson, this drew me in straight away and showed me a different way of understanding the intervals, best lesson I’ve seen in a very long time.

[@d.l.huntministries8131]

That is surely helpful for me! Thank you!!

[@stevelarsen4526]

Good stuff, Brian. Thx.👍😊🎸

[@JS-nf1sn]

Awesome lesson. Thank you!

[@tapinsapien6179]

thanks for this you explain things well. making me aware of the whole picture without overwhelming me with info.. really giving me something to try and develop! great job!

[@andercoyote4170]

This was the lesson I needed. Gracias