Use the Altered Scale to Add 'Outside' Sounds to the Blues

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[@danielhunt2510]

Jack you have a such a calm style in delivering a subject which I’ve avoided in the past. You are so right in seeing the scale interval relationship to the chords. It’s all about the chords! I like the way you made the examples with a few notes at time, not a blistering run allowing me to dip my toes in to get the sound in my head.

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[@wicksp335]

You hit on exactly the problem: how to start very simply introducing the scale and in the right places. Like it, thank you.

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[@bryana297]

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[@JackRuch]

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[@steeltheshow8484]

this lesson is bIrilliant in its simplicity and accessibility. The altered scale can be quite complex and daunting, but you make it so easy to apply. Not easy to do. I love your feel for the blues Very tasty choice of notes and phrasing. It's very musical; which is what solos are supposed to be. That's the essence of soloing--to make music; and you're a perfect example of that. Well done.

[@oneworld9071]

Aw MAN at 3 minutes in...... I totally understand intervals, but never connected the value of knowing by rote those intervals in transposition...... huge thanks. I've as so typically found transposition to be something best avoided unless absolutely necessary. This just opened up the doors and windows :)

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[@JackRuch]

Thank you!!!

[@curiousguitarist]

The best bite sized delivery for getting this sound in your head and under your fingers. Thank you, THANK you Jack.

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[@JazzgutsVGvanKampen]

Very good lesson Jack, it all boils down to a good melodic outside phrase which resolves logicly to a good chord note, you explain it beautiful and with logic, thanks Vic

[@JackRuch]

Thank you Vic!

[@joserra79]

Hey Jack! Could you make a video explaining your guitar tone setup one day? How you set your overdrive tone, etc Thanks!

[@elijahsomlock_music]

It’s hard to even get through the lesson when I’m stuck listening to the intros🤣 ROCK ON! 🎸

[@kennywally]

Solo guitar doesn't get much better than this. So inspiring.

[@James-jd7ik]

All music appreciation is individual. My favourite genre is Rock/Blues with A few tasteful Jazz substitutions thrown in. This lesson is brilliant because Mr.Ruch narrates while he plays with ‘mastery’. Thank you.

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[@JackRuch]

You are very welcome

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Thank you Rob!

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I have been looking for someone like you all of my life. Finally-something I can understand and get me out of the riffs I am so ingrained in. THANK YOU, Mr. Ruch!!

[@JackRuch]

Thanks Steve!

[@SoulfulGuitarLessons]

Amazing playing on that intro

[@daninick]

another cool and sometimes easier way to get this idea is to think of the altered scale as being the same as playing the minor melodic scale from the b2nd (minor melodic C in the case of going from B to E)

[@johnmac8084]

You're really helping me jazz up my blues Jack, thanks 😀

[@JackRuch]

Awesome! Thanks John

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Tasty tasty Jack! Another winner. Thank you for taking the time and breaking it down. Some serious wood shedding to do!

[@JackRuch]

Thanks Tom!

[@czgibson3086]

One of the best lessons I've ever seen on using the altered scale. Thank you!

[@JackRuch]

Awesome, thank you!

[@theguitaraficionado8349]

What a great lesson. I've struggled with how to use the altered scale for so long...especially when it comes to timing, note choice, and being able to hear and identify the "altered" sound. This lesson broke things down into just the right amount of information to get anyone headed in the right direction. Would love to see this concept expanded into a TrueFire series. The first series was extremely helpful. Thanks for taking the time to create these little gems.

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You're very welcome!

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I am a music teacher my self and you humble me Jack Ruch. You are a great pedagogue! Keep up the good work!

[@musicjunkie2k]

Outstandingly informative. You are the king!

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I appreciate that!

[@bassplayer9432]

Great sound and feel! I really appreciate the use of space in your solos 👍

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[@JackRuch]

Thank you kindly!

[@joeg46Highlands]

A very useful video. Thanks! As a horn player I often use altered scales when soloing over dominants. The easiest way to figure out the scale is to remember that every note in the major scale bar the tonic is flattened by a semitone. So your BAlt scale is a Bb Major with a sharp tonic; your F#Alt scale is an F Major with a sharp tonic.

[@GS-uy4xo]

Never explored it from this perspective - time to get out the pencil and paper ! Thanks for sharing.

[@cooghoublaga7555]

Nice bite size digestible lesson on a complex subject, many thanks!

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You're very welcome!

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Great video--demonstration, then straight to business. Thanks.

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You are so THE MAN! Love your videos and I learn a lot of cool stuff from them. I have played guitar professionally for over 50 years now, but you have stuff under your sleeve that really blows wind up my skirt! Thanks Jack.

[@JackRuch]

That is awesome! Thanks

[@thomasthornton5378]

Dude, you got my brain and hands jacked up. I've watched like 5 lessons tonight and I'm just over here like, I know the chord tones to anything but now I need all the "wrong" notes syncopating and building tension to everything I plan to resolve

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You are one soulful player.

[@JackRuch]

Thank you!

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You have a great way of explaining things to make it easy to understand.

[@JackRuch]

Glad you think so!

[@bobartur1386]

This lesson really improve my playing! Thanks a lot!

[@Sammywhat]

THAT TONE!! Thank you for this, Mr. Ruch!! God Bless You!! 🙏

[@JackRuch]

Thanks for listening

[@brainstain2904]

What a fine blues player he gives me shivers up and down my spine! Thanks for the Memories Jack! I'm going to buy your courses!

[@JackRuch]

Awesome! Thank you!

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@@JackRuch Not very often that the dude you think is so great answers your post Thank Jack your the real deal keep up the great licks!

[@bluzzjazz]

Yep, yep, I like it very much. Such great, smooth tone!

[@JackRuch]

Thanks for listening

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You ARE an educator! Loved this post. It spurred me to buy your shades of blues course. Just what I needed to put it all together. I got it now!!! Thank you!

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You are so welcome!

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dat intro be mighty sweet playing, man. I'm gonna learn this one, thanks!

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Love your playing Jack!

[@JackRuch]

Hey thanks Shawn! Love your channel

[@michaelmack6069]

Thank you it’s well explained I like that you explain to he intervals It helps me to transpose

[@SMart7751]

Jack, great lesson. The only suggestion I can offer, is to include the formal definition of an “Altered” scale. Really enjoyed the video! 😊

[@clarkesinspace]

Love this video and how you teach!Super important to perceive the altered scale in terms of the dominant chord that you’re on. My two “quick cheats” for the altered scale are thinking whole tone scale between the third up to the root Or the more commonly taught one(also more complete) melodic minor starting a half step above the root. That being said I totally believe understanding it relative to the chord you’re on is what gives meaning to it. Thanks for a great and clear lesson

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Always find gold in your lessons! I'm finally getting my head around some of the more jazz concepts and this and ii-V-I turnarounds from your lessons has been an absolute game changer. Thanks Jack!!

[@JackRuch]

Thanks Jimmy!

[@jab3879]

wow. been playing 20 years, this is just amazing. tone, feel, everything. nice job

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As soon as I heard the first few notes and the sweet tone and lovely playing, Subscribed. Lovely playing and nicely explained.

[@mariozedda3036]

Thank you, Jack, all the way from Italy, for another excellent, inspiring and awesome lesson on the blues. Pentatonic, diminished and altered scales become clear concepts under your guidance.

[@michaelpowell7120]

Good Lesson

[@MrPXavier]

Absolutely the best practical lesson on the altered scale With useful and very tasty licks Many thanks JR

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What a great lesson! Simply explained yet very thorough. Just what I needed. Thanks a lot Jack! 🙏🏽

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It's not how fast you play, but what you say. Subscribed.

[@Django61]

Thanks for this lesson Jack. Very cool, and accessible. I’ll be using this soon. Thx again 🪕✌️

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Mr. Ruch you are a phenomenal guitar player! Thank you for sharing your blessed guitar playing and music with us. Just wanted to say that I've learned so much watching your videos. I've been stuck for so many years and you've been a huge inspiration in advancing my playing. Would you ever make an instructional video for players that need some sort of path to follow, practice routine, structure, music theory, what were the most important things you did to make yourself such a great guitarist?

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Thanks Jack, another great lesson.

[@JackRuch]

Glad you liked it!

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Another clear explanation with useful application. Right on!

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What a goood lesson, pefectly explaind, relaxed and first of all a huge content! Thank you. PS. Your english dialect is the best understandable on the planet.

[@alanbalkany1438]

VERY helpful! Great practical examples that gave me an understanding of how the altered scale is used. I also learned a lot from the non-altered parts. Thanks!

[@chillfactorberlin7547]

I knew about those concepts and use them but it’s always great to hear your melodic approaches 👍

[@jimiwmusic]

Thank you for this brilliant lesson. You play beautifully and are a great teacher!

[@calravens8707]

Thanks for the great lesson again. Beautiful how much mileage you get from one idea. Very clear explanation and tasteful playing!

[@JackRuch]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Peter-sk5vg]

Jack, superb. Youve got a great tone and touch. Thanks for your clarity and generosity

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Thank you for making things totally understandable!! Love your playing!!

[@JackRuch]

My pleasure!

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You're a brilliant guitar player. Great feel.

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Thankyou very much , great lesson

[@dwise3651]

Smooth-unique-helpful. Thanks Jack-enjoy your work with the Heritage also👍

[@danqodusk8140]

Great lines, Jack. I definitely need to do some work with the altered scale to get a feel/ear for it's tones.

[@davidchavanel1715]

Great pedagogic skills! Thanks!

[@po3333]

Excellent lesson.. thank you so much for the lesson.. Love it.😊

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Every lesson of yours is pure gold! Love your tasty phrasing! Greetings from Italy 👍👍

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Very good teacher

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New favorite channel. Man, you are so tasteful. Love your groove man

[@JackRuch]

Thank you!

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[@kevinallman6700]

Beautiful as always Jack..working through your videos has TOTALLY transformed the way I approach my playing,studies and listening..as I am such a theory virgin I have to concentrate so hard but when I do make progress I am really proud of myself..😊😊 once again thankyou from the bottom of my ♥️ love,peace & happiness

[@JackRuch]

Thank you Kevin! I'm glad to hear that

[@steveandsheilalauder8261]

This is very good. Thanks Jack. I'll try to internalize this.

[@elephantfootrisers]

Great lesson, tasty licks.

[@ThomasHope73]

Another really well presented lesson Jack! Nice one!👍

[@JackRuch]

Glad you liked it!

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another great lesson

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i love your ease at playing beautiful

[@JackRuch]

Thank you!

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Oh God, I really love your tone and feel! Reminds me of the love for the instrument, which I need to rediscover and your videos help a great deal! 🙏

[@Jonobueno]

Nice!! some really tasty ideas and a good explanation. Thanks !!

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10 !!! Very Good Lesson !!!

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Love this Jack. Thanks a lot.

[@JackRuch]

My pleasure!

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Sick playing man!!!

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Pure Gold!!!

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[@JackRuch]

Awesome, thank you!

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Great content! Thanks very much! This answered some questions for me!

[@JackRuch]

Great to hear!