Why 3 Minor Scales Exist (And How We Can Use Them)

Intro to Minor Scales Video: • Minor Scales: Easy Mus...
1:09 - How the Natural Minor Scale and Harmonic Minor Scale Differ
1:44 - What's a Leading-Tone?
2:40 - Why Do We Have the Harmonic Minor Scale?
4:25 - What Are Diatonic Chords?
7:18 - Diatonic Chords in C Natural Minor Scale
14:25 - Dominant Resolving to Tonic
18:21 - Diatonic Chords in C Harmonic Minor Scale
21:12 - Comparing Diatonic Chords of the Harmonic and Natural Minor Scales
21:46 - Diatonic Chords in C Melodic Minor Scale
24:45 - Finding the Melodic Minor Scale from a Melodic Standpoint
28:01 - How We Can Use These Minor Chords and Scales When Improvising Or Composing
32:40 - Why Is The Melodic Minor Scale Different When It's Ascending vs. Descending?
36:38 - Exercise to Practice Improvising Minor Scales On 2-Chord Vamps
41:37 - Ending
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[@peterkohout7901]

Its like turning a lamp on in a dark room. Clear and concise. Many thanks for your generosity Gracie.

[@exitthelemming145]

This is the first time in my 39 years of studying and learning where anyone has explained clearly and logically why we use the melodic minor ascending and the natural minor when descending i.e. as the leading tone is only meaningful when approached from below. Kudos to you Gracie

[@MarioBuchichio]

I was about to say the same thing. Couldn't agree more.

[@psbii]

Agreed, this was very well explained.

[@GracieTerzian]

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[@ANOLDMASTERJUKZ]

Rules are stupid, and impede true creative freedom.

[@JESL_TheOnlyOne]

@@ANOLDMASTERJUKZ Thank you for that most insightful observation.

[@MrTrashcan1]

I learned music theory at a very young age and none of it really meant anything to me. It is amazing that such talented teachers like Gracie can make such a difference some 60 years later. I'll also add that I am so impressed with the commenters here--you people are angels. Someone makes a negative comment and what I see in the responses is tolerance and patience. God bless you all.

[@GracieTerzian]

Yes the people here are very kind! It’s a nice community! :) thank you so much for your sweet comment - it really means a lot to hear!

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AWESOME

[@ukestjohn]

I was a teacher for 34 years and I have never seen such clear presentation. Thank you for making these topics so interesting and clear.

[@banacek60chord43]

My teachers, although talented musicians signally failed to impart their knowledge to me. Same with the foreign language teachers. I'm so impressed with this if a little late to the party! [If you want to learn a language try Elisabeth Smith's 'Instant' series for starters].

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My teachers, while untalented, were efficient knowledge-imparters !

[@Chi_Mecha]

"If you can't explain something simply, you don't understand it well enough". Seems like Gracie understands it very well. Love the logical approach as a first time viewer, and I will definitely be back for more.

[@jeffreywise4807]

My thoughts exactly! The methodical, logical progression of her explanations make stuff so clear! This was fabulous! One question though; where do the names “melodic”and “harmonic” minor cone from?

[@gillesgenete9598]

Very clear lesson, thank you ! You're a very good teacher. Learning guitar , I better understood scales and improvisation over chords from you. It looks scales and modes are directly linked, Aeolian mode being Natural minor scale, Dorian being Harmonic and Mixolydian being Melodic. Correct me if I'm wrong. Thanks.

[@GracieTerzian]

@@jeffreywise4807 I have heard many different theories about why they are those names... and I have also heard people say they're just random names. So.... I wouldn't worry about "why" they have those names... unless you can come up with some reason that helps you remember which is which based on their names... haha :)

[@Frodohotep]

@@jeffreywise4807 My understanding is that the "harmonic minor" gets its name because altering note #7 to create a leading tone turns the dominant chord into a major triad, and helps the dominant harmony create the intended leading tension toward the tonic. In other words, use of the raised 7th allows a similar dominant-tonic relationship to the one we have in major keys. Gracie demonstrates this well at 14:22 - 18:10 and it is what all the spelling of diatonic chords was leading up to. The term "melodic" for the other variation comes because it's most useful in creating natural-sounding melodic lines, using tones that seem to lead upward for upward moving passages, and returning to the unaltered tones for passages leading down. It helps the melody create uplift when called for, and a downward "minor" feeling when called for. Shorter answer: The reason for the raised 7th is for harmonic usage of the dominant chore. The reason for the raised 6 and 7 in the melodic minor scale is smooth melodic intervals when gong upward or downward. So the names reflect the reasons the variations were devised.

[@tinmya1]

@@Frodohotep Very helpful explanations. Thank you.

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I admire your teaching style. You can present a dry topic with precision and eloquence. There is no noise in my head because you teach with so much clarity. I'll be coming back.

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"Scales are just melodies." You are gifted.

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[@GracieTerzian]

Aww thank you James!! :) You put a smile on my face!

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[@GracieTerzian]

Aw thank you so much! I’m so glad you found this helpful! ❤️

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When you 'read' those books, you shouldn't have "hopped over" them, "like a bunny rabbit".

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You have become my go to in terms of music theory. I am so incredibly impressed and grateful for with your great teaching skills . I am presently a student at the Victoria Conservatory of Music in BC, Canada and I must admit, I am learning much faster and more profoundly with your youtube channel. As a 64 year old woman trying to finally learn to read and write music, this journey is quite challenging. I am a autodidacte composing with a computer and DAW. Thank you! Thank you!

[@richardjordan6518]

Personable= Check Kind=Check Caring=Check Articulate=Check Knowledgeable=Check Passionate=DOUBLE CHECK Gracie, Thank you so much for taking time to explicate the intricacies and nuances of the Three Minor Scale in such a tasty and palatable way!! Whether one is a novice, intermediate, or advanced this cooking is edible for everyone! Wow... I was watching another video of someone who is a professor try to explain this and I was a little confused so I just searched, "The Three Minor Scales," and clicked on yours and man was it worth it! I thank my God and Saviour Jesus for helping me find this channel!! I took notes, played a long on the piano and have grown leaps and bounds in 42 minutes!!!!! So, thank you and God Bless you and your praxis through and through!! I'm learning piano for LogicProX; so I can produce my own music. I"m a guitar player by trade! I don't have much but I'm going to venmo you a small token of my appreciation! Wish I could give more... Thanks again!! Sincerely, Richard Jordan Psalm 33:3 "Sing to The Lord a new song...play Skillfully!" :)

[@robfairbrother3014]

If only my piano teacher explained theory like you. Scales and theory was pure torture for me. You, Gracie have such a great way of explaining all this. After 30 some odd years absence from playing piano, I have once again gone back to it but this time I enjoy doing scales because I’m beginning to see the link of where all this is going and how it’ll help me begin to understand to not only play already written music, but to start improvising as well. Thank you 😊

[@GracieTerzian]

Aw thank you so much! I am so happy to hear you find my videos helpful. Best of luck on your continued musical journey, and thank you for the nice comment!

[@jcb-ly9sm]

Gracie, you are nominated (and thereby winning) the Yngwie J Malmsteen award of excellence for this explanation. Incredibly well laid out and so understandable. Well done.

[@vincestevenson9430]

LOL YJM?! That's perfect since The Yngster isn't exactly known for his excellence of his explanations due to his Bleepin' Fury!

[@satinrules]

I’ve been playing guitar for 15 years and was never taught how to create chords like this in any mode. I finally understand how modes work with just this video on minor scales

[@empiresSR]

I have a distinct memory of getting in an argument with a music theory person over the concept of “if it sounds good, it is good” and I love that you repeat it multiple times like it’s so simple and obvious.

[@gdub999tube]

After playing guitar for 50 years and avoiding theory utterly, I am now seeing the light, thanks to you, Gracie. I never thought I'd become a theory nerd, but this is what I now do for fun. Better late than never.

[@trillrifaxegrindor4411]

if you actually learned to play "at all" in the last 50 years and have any semblance of improvisational skill you haven't avoided theory,you've just pretended to...this is much like all the great,famous musicians who claim the same nonsense.if you know when to play major,minor,natural minor ,pentatonic etc but didn't know how to define them you understand basic theory.give yourself a little credit

[@gdub999tube]

@@trillrifaxegrindor4411 Fair point, Axegrindor. Yeah, I do know something. It just occurs to me that I could have been much better if I worked harder on the theory side - instead of constantly collecting more gear. Never too late, I hope.

[@johnp.johnson1541]

Thank you Gracie. Having minored in music at a highly-selective university, I can say that you teach much better than my uni professors ever did.

[@ledaswan5990]

You “minored”,lol.

[@johnp.johnson1541]

@@ledaswan5990 Well we had but two choices, minor or major. 😜

[@ruthxk7844]

​@@johnp.johnson1541😂😂😂

[@mikebaker3152]

Learning piano at 70 plus years old. You finally explained the rationale behind the 3 minor scales. Thanks. And well done.

[@SillyMoustache]

Like the previous commenter, I am an elderly (acoustic) guitarist who struggled to work out harmonising the (major) scales, but once I did I found it so extremely helpful. (I actually worked them out on an excel spreadsheet!) However, I have always struggled with the minor scales and their differences this young lady has explained them so well, showing the logic. Now to compose my Minor spreadsheets !!! I'm very grateful to you Gracie, Thank you.

[@stanleyknife1967]

The most useful 40 minutes of my musical life. Well done.

[@SearchfortheMeaning]

Epiphany.... I'm self taught and somehow I established much of this myself just trying write progession for melodies and filling out accompaniment. This makes things crystal clear for me. Thank you my lady.🙏

[@tinirop]

One year later. Just caught the bus. Not to late. I’ve subscribed for music theory lessons. Thank you so much Gracie. I’ve never been able to get out of the box. That being, stuck in the three chord theory and major scale. With your tuition, the box will be something like the tonic, (me old hangout). But still an important begining. That diminished turns me on. I like piano. It’s all laid out in front of me. Much respect to. Much love❤

[@petersonb.mwesigye4448]

I had not come across a clear explanation of Harmonic, melodic, and natural minor scales. I struggled to understand them. This is so clear and well explained! Praise God! And thank you Gracie! Peterson Kampala Uganda:))

[@bunkie2100]

Excellent. After a lifetime of playing music solely by ear, I am making an effort to actually understand theory. This one video has filled in so many gaps, what a diminished chord is, how an augmented chord is constructed and, of course the main points of this lesson. The last part with the vamping makes me want to get a keyboard (I'm a guitarist/vocalist) and finally pick up piano skills. You are an *outstanding* teacher!

[@GracieTerzian]

Awww you are so kind! I'm so touched!

[@lawrencemcconnell8962]

What makes the guitar so difficult of an instrument to study music theory on is that you have to "FIND" the damn chords after you know what they are. For example - there are (and I can prove it) at least 16 different ways to play a single half diminished chords on the guitar somewhere on the neck. On the piano? Counting inversions - 4. So one commit an enormous number of chords to memory in order to be able to improvise.

[@seattlesoundisgrunge]

@@lawrencemcconnell8962 very true, but that's why I think imo that learning theory, and then understanding how intervals are laid out across the fretboard, is extremely helpful in being able to improvise and arrange chords in new ways, instead of just memorizing patterns/shapes, which is what most guitar players do. I mean, memorizing patterns/shapes is fine too, but I think it needs to be connected in your head to the "why" it exists, and working through it over and over again will lead to better memorization than just try to memorize what someone else has already worked out.

[@marktapley7571]

In other words you were just mostly playing chords to pop music.

[@whyyeseyec]

This lesson is like a large Thanksgiving meal. Afterwards, you know three things - 1) There's going to be a lot of food 2) You ARE going to over eat 3) You're going to be really really full afterwards

[@GracieTerzian]

Hahahaha I love this comment. Thank you!!!!!

[@benjysshed1883]

As a kid i could never get my head wrapped around music theory, at 55 im finally getting it! 😁👍

[@OIP_1]

i just kinda accepted that there were different varieties of the minor scale for years and have never properly understood why, or how they fit into modal framework, until now. thankyou so much!

[@GracieTerzian]

You're very welcome. Thanks so much for the nice comment! :)

[@kinetixtt]

​This YT channel is the only music theory channel that speaks in a language I can understand. Thank you for making these great videos Ms Gracie!

[@GracieTerzian]

Thank you so much!! That makes me so happy to hear!!!

[@angieLoved]

@@GracieTerzian I agree....I've really understand so many things I have struggled in over 3 years.🙏😁 with just this one lesson I've gone from 20- almost 70%....you're amazing. Thank you.

[@angieLoved]

Can you please also do a tutorial on which chords to play next in a song...I mean the sequence from one chord to another because in different songs it's different. Thank you..

[@donnieji4825]

This video is hot like fire. Greaaaat explanations. Loved all of this

[@Martbass64]

Wow... finally, music theory without stress... Bass player of 35 years, beating myself up trying to learn harmony from other bass related tutorials. The presentation is chilled and delightful. Thank you Gracie!

[@paulterry9307]

I've started relearning how to play the guitar about 3 years ago due to me losing the ability to play with my fretting hand 8 years ago. I woke up one day and found out my muscle memory (for the hand) was gone. Brain problem. So after a few years of trying to play hoping everything would come back I decided to relearn how to play and also incorporate learning music theory. I'm glad I ran across this video yesterday and just wanted to let you know how appreciative I am for this lesson. I enjoyed it! I would complement you more but it looks like others' comments have done so already. Anyway, Thanks again😀😀😀

[@MICKEYISLOWD]

I'm so glad 'Music Theory' or western Music theory no longer is the giant stamp on what you can do. I remember reading so many articles about the Classical professionals despising The Beatles because they were breaking so many rules yet now we all live in the mainstream they spearheaded and created. They also saved the classical world from the impasse that happened when nobody wanted to listen to classical music any more as they showed established tonal music still had everything to offer. It's important to learn theory but when creating your own music try things out and see where it can take you.

[@maxll64]

I think guys from The Beatles saw the second half of her video from the past, and I think you should do the same to see how well guys from The Beatles used exactly the same Music Theory

[@fieldofsky3632]

Music theory is a strange thing; for example when Ms Gracie played the G and suggested it wanted to resolve to A.... did you really feel that or did you just agree. Theory suggests there is a science to music but fundamentally it is subjective and cultural. Theory is good for those who want to get a job in music but it does not make intuitive innovators like The Beatles

[@juancarlossuarez7486]

Ummmm the Beatles were just copying the devices used by black people pioneering on rock and roll and at best they were mixing it up with a little "old world" (European) approach They just got more attention from the media because they were white, like the beach boys

[@MyNameAkhim]

@@fieldofsky3632 George Martin helped write and arrange a lot of The Beatle’s songs and he was extensively trained in music theory. So to say the Beatles did not use any music theory when they wrote their music is not entirely correct

[@invadercivic2774]

Bru... You can do whatever you want with music. But if you want people to actually enjoy listening to it then your going to need "music theory". There are so many videos explaining how the Beatles use music theory. The idea that they just randomly played chords and it magically sounded good is a myth. If it sounds good, then it's using music theory.

[@robster7316]

Wonderful lesson, Gracie! The 3 minor scales and their respective diatonic chords are typically presented as a memorization exercise, without the rationale behind them. The context you provided is extremely helpful, as is hearing the 2 chord vamps and the selected diatonic chords played over the different minor scales. Bravo!

[@GracieTerzian]

Oh I'm so glad to hear that! Thank you so much :)

[@calstonjemmott7326]

Clearest explanation of music ever.

[@henrybibb8991]

I sincerely hope there are people in this world fortunate enough to have you as a private teacher. I certainly wish I had been so fortunate back in the day.

[@joy211191]

Music has no rules but only guidelines. Great video.

[@sabygeorge5615]

Gracie You are amazing I have years of struggle and never understood The way you explain made me realise Music is an art God bless

[@GracieTerzian]

Aww thank you so much! you are too kind! much appreciated

[@peterichard6071]

Gracie, you are a natural teacher. Patient and one can tell you know your subject, but more importantly your passion and love of what you are doing shine throughout your presentation.🙏 Bravo!

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

Third time watching just as a review. I just took a quiz practice of AP Music Theory. Your whiteboard helped me get 15 out of 15. Merci.

[@GracieTerzian]

Woohoo!! So happy to hear that :)

[@jetpaq]

I stopped for red hair, and curiosity. Kept watching because she sounded confident, and looked adorable. Then I stayed and subbed, because I actually LEARNED something new!!! I know a LOT of theory, but this was fascinating.

[@joshellyson]

Ms Gracie, this is just a brilliant unwrapping of minors. Every time you teach, i learn so much. The combination of the quality of your teaching content coupled with your teaching style that makes this stuff so accessible and understandable....well....its like a perfect scale and chord combination. Thank you so much.

[@GracieTerzian]

Aww thank you Josh.. what a lovely comment and compliment! I greatly appreciate your kind words

[@markphilliphorch]

Very nice and easy explained, makes remembering the diatonic chords of the minor scale ridiculously easy. But I wonder , if you could do the same for the Hungarian minor, Neapolitan minor and pentatonic minor scales, especially the last one cause I can't seem to use your system to derive their chords from them

[@goatsub8115]

I'm so pleased that you explained the underlying reasons why these scales and chords are the way that they are. Finally, after many years, I might just be able to remember this stuff!

[@GracieTerzian]

Yay I hope so! Thank you so much :)

[@HowlingUlf]

Better yet, when you understand things you don't have to waste mental energy and space to remember it. You just know it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@andrewmettler2228]

I found this by googling "why are there 2 different minor scales" and now you're telling me there's actually 3? 😒 Anyway, your videos are great. You have a gift for teaching. Kudos!

[@GracieTerzian]

Thank you so much!

[@nicolettabertorelli.2561]

I love the sound of the baby in the background. I was enjoying very much the lesson, so clear and complete, but when I heard that, that pulled me off the chair! I'm flattered by your cool blood and mind sharpness. I admire you very much. Thank you so much! Chapeau, from the deep of my heart!

[@harishkohale9941]

Thanks to the modern technology there are a lot of lessons which are available on internet nowadays but you deserve a big 'Thank'. The methodology adopted by you is no doubt praiseworthy and really a boon to the lone learner like me in my sixties. May God bless you. H.M. Kohale, Nagpur (India)

[@GracieTerzian]

Thank you so much!! I am so honored by your kind words. I really appreciate it.

[@michaeleccher4068]

Excellent teacher quality, you are very talented in communication! So easy to follow and retain information from this video. Thank you.😮

[@tomlally8561]

Me, having no idea how chords work. Stumble upon this, video, and now I know how scales and chords work with each other. I play guitar, not piano but this is the best thing I’ve ever seen on theory and I’ve been watching a lot of videos the last couple of months.

[@Rpodnee]

This helped me immensely. My power can no longer be contained.

[@God_Is_Good_Everyday]

SELF TAUGHT and THIS is GOLD!!!!! You are amazing teacher!!!!!! Blessings to you!!!

[@denverdaniel7901]

I don’t know how I stumbled on this video on KZbin but I’m sure happy I did. Thank you! You are a Brilliant teacher, it is your gift 🙂

[@GracieTerzian]

Thank you so much!! I’m happy you stumbled on it too! :)

[@user-io2ym6gm8z]

Always hated solfeggio class in music school as a kid, "I'll just use my ears" I said, but this is actually nice. Puts into a system what I already hear.

[@rhettmccoullough6990]

I've been playing guitar for almost 40 years and if I had people like you explaining things I would have comprehended theory much earlier. Fantastic work, thank you so much. Better late than never, I guess? 😅

[@zigydk]

There were so many things that clicked into place in my guitar universe seeing this. Thank you so much.

[@JonnyCrackers]

Great lesson! I'm familiar with how these concepts work, but I like to get a refresher on the basics every now and then. This is probably the most clear and concise music theory lesson I've come across on KZbin. You deserve more subs.

[@rebeccamouse9294]

I keep watching this over and over but I always fall asleep a few minutes in! 😂

[@sauravsrivastava1235]

Everything thats originates from indian classical music ❤❤

[@markgoodwin5306]

I really just use Harmonic and Melodic minor for bits and pieces, I love them. I like the diminished 7th, I like to mess with the Altered scale you get from melodic minor. Phrygian dominant, 5 of harmonic is awesome, Dorian#4 is fun. It’s all good. There’s so much to explore it’s almost overwhelming

[@GracieTerzian]

yes it can feel overwhelming because there is so much! keep enjoying what you're playing -- and have fun :)

[@bassManDavis1953]

What a fabulous piece of tuition Gracie! So well explained and it all makes perfect sense! All thanks to you. Much love x

[@GracieTerzian]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you like it :)

[@gerardo7548]

Excellent class. No one has ever explained it to me so clearly. I just subscribed. Someone told me that the harmonic minor was "banned" because it sounds arabic and that's why the natural one was "invented." Personally I like harmonic much more than natural or melodic.

[@slinkytreekreeper]

That was superbly done. I found it frustrating to create with 3 scales but i'm simply using chords that don't fit my scales, not scales that don't fit my chords choice/order. Thank you for so much detail and such a beautifully linear explanation. Simple but not childish, apart from maybe the bunny reference :)

[@grmelectric6826]

I have just recently stumbled onto your channel. I am a guitar player and have struggled learning theory for years. Your teaching style is amazing. I have learned so much!

[@downtownbillyandthenewjivefive]

Theory is what the uninspired use to decipher the work of genius.

[@KingLoopie1]

Thanks for explaining and drawing it out on your white board! That actually made sense of a lot of murkiness for me. Trying to make sense of this as an untrained guitar player has been confusing but you've removed a lot of the fog! You're an excellent teacher, Gracie! 👍

[@GracieTerzian]

That is wonderful to hear!! Thank you so much

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

Thanks. I went back to review the ideas and realize that you taught me lots about music theory. Merci beaucop. Hope you're doing well in your new apartment.

[@t.c.494]

I should add, you present yourself with class, and for this I take off my hat to you. Decency is rare today.

[@musicalea2239]

You ain't my mom but you relate her. Neither she was pious nor am i, yet we both played church organ because we could. She taught me via the pentatonic (black) keys as they are so tactile. Thank you for teaching us all. To go on, along with my classical and liturgical training, as i suspect yours, i had jazz training. Each taunted me to learn and break every rule, as i suspect you.

[@binglim1]

Grace, you are such an amazing teacher. I started learning the piano via KZbin 5 months ago but I find music theory fascinating because of you.

[@redshot_8897]

Gracie, you are such an excellent teacher ❤️, I can't tell you how much you've improved my music creation with your videos and your help of understanding music theory. I could watch you all day, truly appreciate you. Keep up the GREAT work.🐐😎🔥💯

[@robinfletcher2133]

Hi Gracie, I’ve been playing guitar for, wow 48 years, my keyboard, sits in my bedroom, gathering dust, but mainly clothes that are just draped over it. I have always stayed away from the minor scales, I just didn’t get what the books were telling me, anyway to cut a long story short, I’m not only playing these scales on my guitar, and really enjoying the exploration of new ideas, I’ve also started playing the keyboard again, and comping. You have given new life to an aging guy. Thank you so much Gracie!

[@joycegrove5602]

Beautifully presented! Especially towards the end when improvising on the piano - I wish I'd been taught in this way as a kid instead of going straight to reading music - I feel that it's the understanding "why" notes sound good together is what makes you a better musician. Thank you!!

[@graceli5515]

Love Love love. Thank you very much for explaining everything so nice and clear.

[@GracieTerzian]

Thank you Grace! PS cool name :)

[@namronmanelok4119]

These scales are awesome. They sound so pretty. This is something you hear in the movies. Thank you for the eye opening lesson.

[@david203]

This answered so many questions that I never could frame clearly.

[@ronniebarbera3804]

Thank you for explaining this theory. I have subscribed to your channel and absolutely love this. Thanks again!

[@GracieTerzian]

Thank you so much Ronnie!

[@Dicklesberg]

Another amazing video by the best music educator on KZbin! Thanks so much for making these, it means a lot to people! Keep up the great work

[@GracieTerzian]

You’re very welcome! Thank you so much for this nice comment!!!

[@doBobro]

My favorite style of teaching. State the problem: "we need a strong resolve in a minor scale". And describe approaches to solve the issue. It has so much value comparing to blunt information about how to construct given scales.

[@jonathanoflondon5897]

Gracie. Where were you in 1969, when I started learning music theory? You really are a natural teacher. Thankyou.

[@GracieTerzian]

Thank you!!

[@ho11owbone]

this was such a valuable lesson. it felt so authentic and comprehendible, and most youtube lessons are not nearly this helpful and practical. thank you!

[@GracieTerzian]

Aww that makes me so happy to hear! Thank you so much!!

[@judahroused1168]

Thanks this is a great technique to use to commit to memory those diatonic triads of any scale type.

[@GracieTerzian]

Glad it was helpful!

[@bobreynolds6587]

Amazingly clear explanation. I have never understood the logic behind the minor scales. Now I do. You're a great teacher!

[@AardvarkDream]

OK, this is the first video of your that I've come across. There were a couple of times where the music theory jargon was thicker than I'm used to and my eyes glazed a little, but I probably learned more from this single video than I've learned from any other music video I've seen in years. There's five videos worth of material here. You cleared up a couple of mysteries about scales that I had noticed when writing but didn't understand because I'm relatively uneducated music-theory-wise. It never even occurred to me to move up the minor scale in thirds to find that set of chords. Major, sure. Minor? Duuuh. And the ascending vs descending scales being preferred because of the LEADING NOTES is a total eye-opener for me. I'm saving this video and will probably refer back to it, something that is incredibly rare for me. This is super solid stuff. New subscriber here.

[@Brutsyd]

I actually understood how to practice scales by viewing this video- awesome. Would you be able to explain modulation from one key to another in one of your upcoming videos?

[@ponolepono2165]

Gracias Gracie I Love you❤️ 😅I mean I was about to ask for a video like this,I just didn't know how to put the question in words,yet you still managed to come through and I aint even asked yet😂 You are scary amazing,Most def one of those teachers who's classes I wouldn't dare to ever miss, Genius 😘👌

[@GracieTerzian]

Aww what a lovely and kind thing to say! I am so honored you feel that way! Thank you so much for watching, and for your generous comment! :)

[@extanegautham8950]

nice to hear see someone on you tube who is not blood shouting! thank you! great lesson!

[@user-mv6ey6zr3u]

One of the clearest presentations of what the leading tone means and the derivation of the chords in the minor scales that I have ever been exposed to. Keep up the good work. I'm looking forward to watching more videos produced by you. Claude

[@PlayitonPan]

🔥🔥🔥 The content after the first 28 (or so) minutes, and the two chord vamp, are what made this video extra special for me. So often we learn theory without practical exercises and application. The fact that we can “hang out with a scale” over a chord, improvise, improve our ears and make beautiful music… gold 🍯🎶😁giving thanks💫

[@GracieTerzian]

Yay so glad you enjoyed that! Yes you can improvise over just 1 chord forever! But 2 chord vamps are so fun! Great fun way to practice that is manageable yet still opens endless possibilities

[@Randy950]

@@GracieTerzian So right you are. Miles Davis and The Grateful Dead literally made careers out of doing that!

[@Randy950]

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[@terrybeaud9348]

Hi Gracie ! OMG my head exploded at 27:00 !! You make music theory as easy to understand as first grade math !! It also sounds great to flatten the 'D' note when playing the scale descending so that the Db is a leading tone to the 'C' note. BTW, I listened to your video Over The Rainbow with Rotem Sivan Trio (2017). It was over the top !! Cheers :))

[@GracieTerzian]

Ahh that's cool! (flattening of the D when descending). Thank you so much!!! And so glad you like our Over The Rainbow :)

[@danielschipper1572]

You are great at explaining! I like your first principles approach, explaining the why, and keeping it all in perspective.

[@jbman413]

O my GOD. Gracie I really appreciate your trying to help me. By your taking something very complex and simplifying it. In my own life the complexity of these concepts. Reminds of studying electronics from 78 on. The material back then was written by people who were trying to show the world how smart they were. (It took me over a decade to realize it was simpler. Thanks in part to Avionics Fundamentals UAL). I am hoping someday it may click for me for music a little. And I really appreciate your efforts. Much learning creates madness. Started plucking strings for rehab and it goes on and on. I have so much appreciation for those who somehow get all this. :)

[@crushpuppy7777]

Thank You! I have been trying to understand minor scale theory and this is Brilliant! You Rock \m/

[@GracieTerzian]

Yay that makes me happy! :) \m/

[@dilipkulkarni2655]

Comparative explanation of three minor scales was very interesting. One observation if the 3rd note of any major scale is flattened it becomes a melodic minor scale of that key is'it?

[@GracieTerzian]

Yes that is right

[@joshuaklein2859]

And flatting the 6th aa well gives you the harmonic minor scale.

[@dilipkulkarni2655]

Thnkyou madam .I realized it later but think that it is to late to inform you sorry Again thankyou for your kind information .

[@JamesDean-O]

She works hard for the money!! Patience is a virtue and I thank you.

[@diablomozzarella4525]

the way you keep staring into my eyes like that is causing a lot of unresolved tension😩😩😩

[@allenalsop6032]

What about the ascending and descending aspects of playing some minor scales? How and why does that work?

[@jimhouse9961]

Watch the video. She explains it towards the end!

[@TheGuitologist]

Hearing the Fbm on that piano, I wanted you to play the theme from The Young and the Restless.

[@CaalamusTube]

This is such a leftfield comment! XP ...then I notice who posted it & it gets three times funnier!

[@houseofshred3725]

Read this in your voice. It was accompanied by a sneakily inserted picture and followed by banging on a resistor with a chopstick.

[@markphilliphorch]

Could you explain where she played an Fbm? I only see her play Fm and F ...

[@trillrifaxegrindor4411]

@@markphilliphorch ..humor..work on it

[@chrisjamesr77]

Personally I prefer D-double-sharp to F-flat

[@JulienMARY]

Aaaaaaaah!!!!! Some very clear explanations at taking the time to explain so that there is no fog. About 30 years of guitar without music theory. Now I do a lot of theory, and It is like opening the window to get fresh air. As as exercise left to me -> A) 1. Write the 3 scales for Am 2. Make a loop, anything for example Am F (1st, I avoid Em, E, or G chord to unlock the G# resolving to A, can add G and E later to make it spanish Am G F E and se what's happening) 3. Navigate between the scale and make some experiences with A -> G and G# ->A B) Do the same for Em,Dm,Bm,Gm

[@carlmagnussen7773]

Hi Gracie Terzian, I just want to say that I think that you are a really good teacher. I hope that you have a lot of students and making a good living, really. All the best! :)

[@ruthxk7844]

33:03 yep, in classical music they made me play it different going up the scale and going down. But I never understood what was actually going on till I saw this video. Thank you so much!!