Kent, I love your music. You might want to look into having a patreon account at youtube. That way people can donate money to you on a monthly basis or just whenever they want to. It would be such a godsend for you having that extra income. And it would give you more time to share and pass on the wonderful world of jazz. Bless you.
Hi Richard, I appreciate your kindness w/ your suggestion. Since I'm not so good at that kind of thing, do you mind writing to me to explain how to do it? I'm not sure I want to do that, but I would appreciate your help. kenthewitt@hotmail.com
@@KentHewittpiano88 Patreon is a page that allows artists/educators/etc to be payed directly by their fans. Its like paypal, but way more suitable. Fans can either make a one time donation or subscribe to donate an amount each month. That way artist can have a 'paycheck' each month. I have a feeling people would be so keen to donate to your patreon, since you give so much value here!
@@jozokukavica9814, this is so kind of you to chime in. Does that mean you would feel better about your relationship with me if you could contribute to my patreon account? I'm curious, because many folks have suggested it , but I've avoided it, because I don't want to be soliciting money from people. I enjoy giving everything for free, particularly to people from impoverished countries, because I feel that I have been given privileges because of my births destiny. .
Kent Hewitt great answer from a great man- and your teaching is the best. If the pay pall is not for KH I strongly recommend buying his book. IT is as good as anything and given a wonderfull resymé of his you tube lessons. Bless you Ken Hewitt!
The world needs more teachers like you Kent! Passionate, brilliant, inspiring, and always keeping a smile on your students' faces! Your lessons are truly a treasure, and as always I'm beyond grateful that you would share your knowledge with us. Cheers, and keep on being the wonderful human being you are Kent!
A quick 26 minutes, geez. Buckets of love on you buddy! It’s a funny thing when the same info is heard from two different sources and reveals itself in two completely different stories. Part 2 will be enjoyed when you have it for us. Brian.
Thanks! We all come from different backgrounds, age categories, experiences , educational advantages, etc., beside our own likes and preferences. Most of all, we all learn for each other.
Wow, pretty incredible Kent. I've seen lots of tutorials on modes and understood how they're derived and all, but this lesson was different. Not only was your Autumn Leaves a great example of several modes, for me, suddenly, light bulbs went on like never before. I could generally figure out which notes could be improvised with which chords but this lends so much more logic and structure, it's just incredible. That's all I can say. Thank you.
Thank you so much, Robert. This video was created with you in mind. You are the person that's sitting by my side in my living- room. Thank you so much for giving me the affirmation, that this video, which was the most ambitious one I've done in 4 years, had true meaning and value to my listeners. God bless, and swing loose, brother!
Yes Kent I was telling students that the other day. I learned the Modes at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. But there was no iTunes or youtube to learn repertoire. You had to go into a record store and listen to the vinyl like you were going to buy the record. Just to hear the song you were supposed to learn! I think youtube is incredible for learning music. Every standard is at your fingertips. Thanks for sharing. I send your links to all my students.
Fabulous, Dorian! My next video is applying the modes to practical examples in tunes. I always try to take theory and make it applicable to what we want to play as songs. I'm very happy to receive your links. I'd be pleased if you would link your students to my videos. Please ask them to write to me, and we can exchange ideas. Deep thanks and bless you!
it's easier than most people makes it. The Major scale's INTERVAL is the REFERENCE to all scales , chords or MODES. You have to memorize them for what they are...and that's that. The 7 BASIC Modes and their terms will help you obtain the other intervals. Keys are just PITCH..all the circle of 5th dose it help keyboard play the same old major diatonic in 12 different pitch.. There's 9-ea diatonic ( 7 notes ) scales 9 x 7 = 63 modes. KEEP it SIMPLE The 5 black keys.......b2 b3.....b5......b6.....b7 FOLLOW simple Instructions....shift ONE NOTE at a time....KEEP it SIMPLE They had to call these scale something...dont get hung up on the TERMS. It's more important that you Know the INTERVALS for what they are.... The BASIC....b3, b6, b7 are the SECOND ARPEGGIO of the I, IV, V chords. Im going to push DOWN from C MAJOR towards C Natural minor The other scales are somewhere in between them. Ab........then Eb..........then Eb, Ab...ect b6 = Harmonic MAJOR. C Maj F min G Maj b3= Melodic minor C min F Maj G Maj b3, b6 Harmonic min C min F min GMaj b2, b3 = Melodic min b2 b2, b3, b6 = Harmonic min b2 b3, b5 = Melodic min b5 b3, b5, b6 = Harmonic min b5 b3 #4 = Melodic min #4....or Lydian b3....IV mode of Harmonic MAJOR b3, #4, b6 = Harmonic min #4....aka Double harmonic minor b3, b6, b7 = NATURAL minor..... You can Reverse the PROCESS...push UP from A min towards A MAJOR You're still going to play the Black keys..but G#.....then F#, G#.....D#. F#, G# if you play C#, F#, G#...it'll simply be A MAJOR diatonic. F# natural minor. b3, b6 b3 b6 ect...ect..ect as I said you simple have to memorize certain things....It is what it is. The only different between Aeo and Dor...is Maj6 or b6 b3, b7 = dorian Harmonic minor = aeo with a LEADING TONE ( maj7) Melodic min = dor with a LEADING TONE harmonic min b2 = Phrygian with a LEADING TONE Melodic min b2 = Dorian b2 with a LEADING TONE...... where did I get the dorian b2 ????? It'a just the II chord/mode of the melodic min KEEP it simple...SHIFT ONE note. ion b3 dor b2 phy b1.......converted to Ion #4, #5...aka Lydain augmented lyd b7 mix b6 aeo b5 loc b4 Harmonic MAJOR ion b6 dor b5 phy b4 lyd b3 mix b2 aeo b1.......converted to Lydian augmented #2 ( ion, #2, #4, #5) loc bb7 Harmonic min aeo maj7 loc maj6 ion #5 dor #4 phy Maj3 lyd #2 mix #1........converted to Loc b4, bb7 Then shift ONE NOTE at a time...using the harmonic min b2 or b5 Harmonic Min b5 ( its sort of like combining the melodic and harmonic min.lol aeo b5 maj7 loc b4 maj6 ion b3 #5 dor b2 #4 phy b1 #3,......converted to Lydian augmented #3..lol ( it is what it is) lyd b7 #2......AKA HUNGARIAN MAJOR ( or Mix #2, #4) mix b1 #1.....converted to Loc b4 bb6, bb7 Mix b6 with leading = Harmonic MAJOR aeo b5 with leading tone = Harmonic min b5 dor b5 with leading tone = Melodic min b5... as I said...you'll have to remember the BASIC modes for what they are. Ion....#4 = Lydian ion b7 = Mix b2, b3, b6, b7 = Phygian or,...aeo b2........aeo b2 ,b5 = loc You can simply play the C# note on the Keyboard to get D melodic minor.. Then play the Mix b6 with a leading tone....C#. ..........G# = A Harmonic MAJOR A lydian b3 F#.....dorian b5 A melodic F# aeo b5. Leading tone???? F# minor...ish to A MAJOR from A min.lol
Thanks so much Kent. I have been trying to understand modes for a long time. You are the only one who has been able to get through to me. I get it!!! Of course, I now will have to work on application. It was also great that I have been working on Autumn Leaves this past week so your illustration was really appreciated. You are just great! We are so very lucky to have you.
Thanks for the kind works, Debra, and I'm happy that this video is beneficial to you. Please keep watching and I love to hear from you. Happy New Year!
I always love your videos. Not only do I learn something each time; the way you explain things resonates and feels natural. Thank you for sharing your magic.
Great video Kent. Some of the glorious things from the internet are when there are people like yourself that can explain a complex subject like this one and make it easy to understand. Having taken some music theory many moons ago when I was young in college, the professors would run through these modes in about the same time as you do here, but seemed to teach the subject like a review for the class. I was too embarrassed to sound stupid and state that I didn't even understand what the professor was talking about. Reading music was incredibly difficult for me too (still is). I would see a piece and couldn't even get to 1st base to the basic rhythm and melody. Today, a simple search of a piece I'm learning gets me started. Just hearing how it sounds right off the bat is massively helpful for me. As I enter the autumn of my life, simple explanations from an expert as yourself with a lifetime of experience in music is like free gold. To help me remember the modes in order, I made up a nonsensical sentence. I (Ioanian) Don't (Dorian) "Ph"eel (Phrygian) L"y"ke (Lydian) Mixing (Mixolydian) Another (Aeolian) Locomotive (Locrian). Who mixes locomotives? I don't know. But I do know a diminished triad sounds like the whistle of a locomotive.
Hi.Phillip Thanks for the comment!!. You are where you are because of your destiny. When music is your ultimate goal and passion, you will have the motivation to practice and get better. That's the 3 main ingredients: Passion, Motivation, and Practice. The only reason I'm here today writing to you, is because I was blessed w/ those 3 ingredients ...not having any idea what it might lead to....but being curious enough to make a try. No one can give those desires to you, they might inspire you, but you have to find them within yourself. I'd try this: I don't feel like making another lemonade".
51 and just rediscovering my love of the piano (lessons in my teens; occasional playing now and then, since). You and your videos are a huge part of my return. Pure inspiration. Heck, theory and practicing scales is fun. Go figure! Part II, please!
Merci beaucoup for this. I'm a Noob but have followed musical people for a while. Your videos are well explained with just the right hint of advanced ideas to tease us for what waits for us as we progress on our journey.
Hi Kent, I realise this is the start of a long journey of discovery and to be honest my head is a bit fuzzy after watching but I’m so grateful for your generous and detailed explanations. They seem to show that even though the modes appear vast, they are built on simple patterns which even we beginners can work on especially if we don’t panic too much about the whole lot at once. I will be back visiting these concepts you’ve outlined and trying to understand their relationships and how to play with them. Thanks so much!
Thanks, that's sounds very smart. Yes, repeated viewings are necessary...I do that all the time. Repetition is one of the keys to learning anything well.
Hi Kent! I started out as a music major in college (1976) and never finished the program. We were taught the modes then and although grasping the concept, it never really sunk in. I intuitively play through the modes but this really solidifies the theory/concept and will make me a better player. All of your videos/lessons and particularly your book have made me a better player...thank you so much!
Kent, as always, you're an excellent teacher. As stated before, I'm a self-taught accordionist and apply your lessons to my instrument. All the best during the Festive Season!
i didnt really want to watch this. but then you quoted frank zappa, and i instantly knew you are a man of great intergrity, great taste, knowledge, wisdom and i had to watch it.
I am a classical piano player and composer and have decided to study jazz. I love the academic thoughts that have gone into your lesson. I enjoyed every moment of it and played it through three times to understand it better. I went immediately to my piano and my hands seem to just follow all you had explained. Thank you so much for your very professional and pleasant way of teaching. I have subscribed to your channel and will definitely purchase your book. Is it on your webiste? Once again...the jazz lights have become brilliant in my eyes. Warmest wishes to you.
Great comment...thank you so much. It is so rewarding to me, that I made a difference in your music. Please go to my website for my book, I'm sure it will be a big help.
Frank was great with words. Yeah, this is true. And he was very great with music. Since about 30 years he is my favourite musician. Great is also, what you are teaching, by the way. You have showed a lot to me. Thanks!
Which Frank are you referring to?...sorry I've made so many videos I can't remember everything I said. I appreciate your telling me that you are benefiting from my videos.
Man, you’re the epitome of the Super Cool Cat. If I lived on the East Coast, I’d probably be taking you out to lunch...dinner...hanging in clubs...and probably be a pest. But I’m stuck out here in SoCal where it’s a sunny 68 degrees. Live long and prosper, man. And THANKS for everything you do!
Thanks, dad! I grew up in the era when hip cats were more on the scene, so I try to emulate that persona, because, to me that's what real jazz is about. One of the hippest cats I met back when I was a teenager was Thelonious Monk, He became one of my "heroes".
Wonderful explanation of the modes relating to how we need to think about and use them, but i particulalry like your advice to treat them as an intellectual guide. I'm fascinated by the mathematical complexities of music simplifying how we hear it. Once again I thank you wholeheartedly Kent, still belatedly catching up on your treasure trove of lessons.
Thanks, Stephen for your thoughtful and supportive comments. I'm touched, grateful and encouraged, Please write to me with subject matter that you are interested in and I'll direct you to videos that will be helpful.
Thanks you Mr. Hewitt! Im relatively new to composing and your videos are pure gold for me! Because of great amount of information and examples during non-stop playing video provides really great understanding of how harmony works and made my newbie composer moves less blind (well I hope so :) ) Modes are very interesting - especially as way to spice up a tune by dropping chord from another mode. Is it possible to make a video with some more examples of modal interchange (borrowed chords)? Other videos about this theme not often go beyond most popular "drop iv in major".
Thank you so much for this vid, can't believe how hard it was to find something that went into the actual technicalities of scales, instead of the typical "memorize this". Or I suck at you tube searches lol. Again many thanks for this vid, you sir have a new subscriber. Much Love from Dublin!!
Love this video - thanks Kent! Been in the dark about this for years - was stuck with the second way to see it (backwards IDPLAMAL) and couldn’t get anyone to explain me out of it (!) until this - great ! Thanks again
Clear and easy to understand. Currently trying to broaden my capability beyond pop stuff so this is great! Will check your other videos out soon. Cheers from North England
Wow, I need a world map with pins on all the countries I hear from. What's the coast like there, the Baltic Sea? Any interesting coastal resorts? We live on the coast, that's why I ask. www.baltictravelcompany.com/ I just checked this, double wow!!
thanks for doing the 2nd part of the video where you actually named C Dorian as using a Bb scale, C Phrygian as Ab scale etc......that helped clear up a naming problem for me :)
Kent, an old pro with user-friendly advice, not a crusty academic Thumbs up. Why know the modes? 1. They're the basis of tons of music. 2, They're baby steps; dues paid by every cat who can compose/improviser of jazz. 3. They are fun!! 4. They're easy!!
Has been very illustrative what I could digest of your lesson. Quite complex and I did loose you there a few times or more than that. I liked the Beethovev frase you said at the beginning of your video. Will have too see it a few more times before I make heads and tails of it. From Los Cabos I'm writing you. Always a pleasure too see your videos. Roberto
Hi Kent - was it useful - Yes! Going to look for Part 2 for the Application examples now. (Some years classical piano, just starting jazz piano and all at sea!! Thanks Dave
Just found your channel just learning to play piano on my own thanks so much for teaching us such great information.will watch it al lot until I get it.very inspirational. Thanks for posting please keep them coming.
Thank you Kent for a very good video. I hope that in.your next video you will spend more time on the sort of thing you did with Autumn Leaves. It was very enlightening.
That's a big compliment, Paul. This video means a great deal to me...because of the work I put into it. Even though it's an old subject to me, by hearing your words, I can see it's importance to todays sound and meaning. Blessings!
Thanks! I've learned, in other place, a thing I would like you to show your own opinion of. It is a way to play in all these modes knowing only the pentatonic scale. You take the same pentatonic pattern from your tonic and two other notes. For example, if we are in C, we take the fifth, G, and the fifth of G: D. Now we have these as three "roots" for our same pentatonic pattern, which is this: Tonic → minor third - Tone - Tone - Minor third. Then, playing all the notes that arise..., we will be playing C dorian (with this same pentatonic pattern played over C, G and D). And then, only by moving this 3-pentatonic-pattern, steps down (B, etc)..., we will be playing in all the other modes, these "church modes", of the same root, C.
Solomon, thanks so much for telling me...but I'd love to know what you mean from your perspective. Since I've been absorbed in music for so many years, and I'm always looking to learn more, I would love to hear about your own experience, and how I may have had a positive effect on it.
@@KentHewittpiano88 Well a friend of mine had mentioned modes before, but I just remember not understanding shit about what he was saying back then. Hearing your explanation and seeing it with the piano made it easy to understand exactly what they are, and upon that realizing how useful they will be. I have been dabbling in improvisation for a long time, and for a long time I've known I'd need to explore the intellectual side of things and not just rely on intuition alone, and this video was definitely a push in the right direction. I'm not discounting intuition at all but every once in a while you need to take a look at the map. Keep up the great videos man
Solomon, I can see you heard my words and understood them. We're all different but sometime we need to jump out of our comfort zone, and try to learn something in another way...so I'm gratified to read your comments.
Hey Kent, great and informative video. I’ve been intrigued by modality since listening to Kind of Blue and you do an excellent job explaining it to this relatively novice piano player. Thanks!
Hi Kent, you are a trip! I love your approach and the videos I've seen so far. Like Jimmy Durante, you got a million of them! Thanks for that. I just watched Why Learn Modes video and I'll admit its over my head right now. But as I am always looking for ways to simplify can you tell me if my logic is correct or way off base here: If I am playing the root 7th chords in my left hand, is it safe to say that I am 4/7th of the way to playing the correct mode (notes) in my right hand? Something tells me I'm way oversimplifying it because theres probably a Yes and No answer?
I'm not sure what you mean by 4/7....am i thick here? Play each of the scale tone 7ths (any key) one at a time and play the related scale starting with the bottom note (or bass note) as you move up. When completed you will have played all 7 of the major modes in that key.
@@KentHewittpiano88 I wasnt too clear. What I meant was there are 7 notes in each mode before they repeat correct? If you are playing a 4 note chord in your left hand (or right I suppose) then arent already playing 4 of the 7 notes in the correct mode?
Yes you are playing 4 of the correct notes in that scale and actually they are the target tones (chord tones) the remaining 3 notes are passing tones (Approach tones).
Kent, I love your music. You might want to look into having a patreon account at youtube. That way people can donate money to you on a monthly basis or just whenever they want to. It would be such a godsend for you having that extra income. And it would give you more time to share and pass on the wonderful world of jazz. Bless you.
Hi Richard, I appreciate your kindness w/ your suggestion. Since I'm not so good at that kind of thing, do you mind writing to me to explain how to do it? I'm not sure I want to do that, but I would appreciate your help. kenthewitt@hotmail.com
I agree!
@@KentHewittpiano88 Patreon is a page that allows artists/educators/etc to be payed directly by their fans. Its like paypal, but way more suitable. Fans can either make a one time donation or subscribe to donate an amount each month. That way artist can have a 'paycheck' each month. I have a feeling people would be so keen to donate to your patreon, since you give so much value here!
@@jozokukavica9814, this is so kind of you to chime in. Does that mean you would feel better about your relationship with me if you could contribute to my patreon account? I'm curious, because many folks have suggested it , but I've avoided it, because I don't want to be soliciting money from people. I enjoy giving everything for free, particularly to people from impoverished countries, because I feel that I have been given privileges because of my births destiny. .
Kent Hewitt great answer from a great man- and your teaching is the best. If the pay pall is not for KH I strongly recommend buying his book. IT is as good as anything and given a wonderfull resymé of his you tube lessons. Bless you Ken Hewitt!
I love this human being
You are my soul buddy...bless you!
The world needs more teachers like you Kent! Passionate, brilliant, inspiring, and always keeping a smile on your students' faces! Your lessons are truly a treasure, and as always I'm beyond grateful that you would share your knowledge with us. Cheers, and keep on being the wonderful human being you are Kent!
That's a wonderful comment, Chris. The affirmation is very helpful to me.
A quick 26 minutes, geez. Buckets of love on you buddy! It’s a funny thing when the same info is heard from two different sources and reveals itself in two completely different stories. Part 2 will be enjoyed when you have it for us. Brian.
Thanks! We all come from different backgrounds, age categories, experiences , educational advantages, etc., beside our own likes and preferences. Most of all, we all learn for each other.
With subs on, every time the word 'Locrian' comes by, it is subbed as 'Long Korean'. It makes my day.
Wow, pretty incredible Kent. I've seen lots of tutorials on modes and understood how they're derived and all, but this lesson was different. Not only was your Autumn Leaves a great example of several modes, for me, suddenly, light bulbs went on like never before. I could generally figure out which notes could be improvised with which chords but this lends so much more logic and structure, it's just incredible. That's all I can say. Thank you.
Thank you so much, Robert. This video was created with you in mind. You are the person that's sitting by my side in my living- room. Thank you so much for giving me the affirmation, that this video, which was the most ambitious one I've done in 4 years, had true meaning and value to my listeners. God bless, and swing loose, brother!
I totally agree with Robert. Excellent video Kent!
Kent, thank you.
No matter how in-depth your lessons go, you always keep me smiling.
Nice comment, if ADEM's jokes could make you chuckle, then that's even better!
I was a music major in college, but had put the various modes in the back of my memory. Thanks for a great explanation and bring them to light again.
There's lots more to do, but I'm glad I made this start. Thank you!
Yes Kent I was telling students that the other day. I learned the Modes at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. But there was no iTunes or youtube to learn repertoire. You had to go into a record store and listen to the vinyl like you were going to buy the record. Just to hear the song you were supposed to learn! I think youtube is incredible for learning music. Every standard is at your fingertips. Thanks for sharing. I send your links to all my students.
Fabulous, Dorian! My next video is applying the modes to practical examples in tunes. I always try to take theory and make it applicable to what we want to play as songs. I'm very happy to receive your links. I'd be pleased if you would link your students to my videos. Please ask them to write to me, and we can exchange ideas. Deep thanks and bless you!
@@KentHewittpiano88 i
it's easier than most people makes it.
The Major scale's INTERVAL is the REFERENCE to all scales , chords or MODES.
You have to memorize them for what they are...and that's that.
The 7 BASIC Modes and their terms will help you obtain the other intervals.
Keys are just PITCH..all the circle of 5th dose it help keyboard play the same old major diatonic in 12 different pitch..
There's 9-ea diatonic ( 7 notes ) scales 9 x 7 = 63 modes. KEEP it SIMPLE
The 5 black keys.......b2 b3.....b5......b6.....b7
FOLLOW simple Instructions....shift ONE NOTE at a time....KEEP it SIMPLE
They had to call these scale something...dont get hung up on the TERMS.
It's more important that you Know the INTERVALS for what they are....
The BASIC....b3, b6, b7 are the SECOND ARPEGGIO of the I, IV, V chords.
Im going to push DOWN from C MAJOR towards C Natural minor
The other scales are somewhere in between them.
Ab........then Eb..........then Eb, Ab...ect
b6 = Harmonic MAJOR. C Maj F min G Maj
b3= Melodic minor C min F Maj G Maj
b3, b6 Harmonic min C min F min GMaj
b2, b3 = Melodic min b2
b2, b3, b6 = Harmonic min b2
b3, b5 = Melodic min b5
b3, b5, b6 = Harmonic min b5
b3 #4 = Melodic min #4....or Lydian b3....IV mode of Harmonic MAJOR
b3, #4, b6 = Harmonic min #4....aka Double harmonic minor
b3, b6, b7 = NATURAL minor.....
You can Reverse the PROCESS...push UP from A min towards A MAJOR
You're still going to play the Black keys..but G#.....then F#, G#.....D#. F#, G#
if you play C#, F#, G#...it'll simply be A MAJOR diatonic. F# natural minor.
b3, b6
b3
b6
ect...ect..ect
as I said you simple have to memorize certain things....It is what it is.
The only different between Aeo and Dor...is Maj6 or b6
b3, b7 = dorian
Harmonic minor = aeo with a LEADING TONE ( maj7)
Melodic min = dor with a LEADING TONE
harmonic min b2 = Phrygian with a LEADING TONE
Melodic min b2 = Dorian b2 with a LEADING TONE......
where did I get the dorian b2 ?????
It'a just the II chord/mode of the melodic min
KEEP it simple...SHIFT ONE note.
ion b3
dor b2
phy b1.......converted to Ion #4, #5...aka Lydain augmented
lyd b7
mix b6
aeo b5
loc b4
Harmonic MAJOR
ion b6
dor b5
phy b4
lyd b3
mix b2
aeo b1.......converted to Lydian augmented #2 ( ion, #2, #4, #5)
loc bb7
Harmonic min
aeo maj7
loc maj6
ion #5
dor #4
phy Maj3
lyd #2
mix #1........converted to Loc b4, bb7
Then shift ONE NOTE at a time...using the harmonic min b2 or b5
Harmonic Min b5 ( its sort of like combining the melodic and harmonic min.lol
aeo b5 maj7
loc b4 maj6
ion b3 #5
dor b2 #4
phy b1 #3,......converted to Lydian augmented #3..lol ( it is what it is)
lyd b7 #2......AKA HUNGARIAN MAJOR ( or Mix #2, #4)
mix b1 #1.....converted to Loc b4 bb6, bb7
Mix b6 with leading = Harmonic MAJOR
aeo b5 with leading tone = Harmonic min b5
dor b5 with leading tone = Melodic min b5...
as I said...you'll have to remember the BASIC modes for what they are.
Ion....#4 = Lydian
ion b7 = Mix
b2, b3, b6, b7 = Phygian or,...aeo b2........aeo b2 ,b5 = loc
You can simply play the C# note on the Keyboard to get D melodic minor..
Then play the Mix b6 with a leading tone....C#. ..........G# = A Harmonic MAJOR
A lydian b3 F#.....dorian b5
A melodic F# aeo b5.
Leading tone???? F# minor...ish to A MAJOR from A min.lol
Loved you taking us through the practical application with autumn leaves. Very helpful Kent
Thanks for telling me!
Thanks so much Kent. I have been trying to understand modes for a long time. You are the only one who has been able to get through to me. I get it!!! Of course, I now will have to work on application. It was also great that I have been working on Autumn Leaves this past week so your illustration was really appreciated. You are just great! We are so very lucky to have you.
Thanks for the kind works, Debra, and I'm happy that this video is beneficial to you. Please keep watching and I love to hear from you. Happy New Year!
I always love your videos. Not only do I learn something each time; the way you explain things resonates and feels natural. Thank you for sharing your magic.
That's a super comment, Murray...a million thanks!
Great video Kent. Some of the glorious things from the internet are when there are people like yourself that can explain a complex subject like this one and make it easy to understand. Having taken some music theory many moons ago when I was young in college, the professors would run through these modes in about the same time as you do here, but seemed to teach the subject like a review for the class. I was too embarrassed to sound stupid and state that I didn't even understand what the professor was talking about. Reading music was incredibly difficult for me too (still is). I would see a piece and couldn't even get to 1st base to the basic rhythm and melody. Today, a simple search of a piece I'm learning gets me started. Just hearing how it sounds right off the bat is massively helpful for me. As I enter the autumn of my life, simple explanations from an expert as yourself with a lifetime of experience in music is like free gold. To help me remember the modes in order, I made up a nonsensical sentence. I (Ioanian) Don't (Dorian) "Ph"eel (Phrygian) L"y"ke (Lydian) Mixing (Mixolydian) Another (Aeolian) Locomotive (Locrian). Who mixes locomotives? I don't know. But I do know a diminished triad sounds like the whistle of a locomotive.
Hi.Phillip Thanks for the comment!!. You are where you are because of your destiny. When music is your ultimate goal and passion, you will have the motivation to practice and get better. That's the 3 main ingredients: Passion, Motivation, and Practice. The only reason I'm here today writing to you, is because I was blessed w/ those 3 ingredients ...not having any idea what it might lead to....but being curious enough to make a try. No one can give those desires to you, they might inspire you, but you have to find them within yourself. I'd try this: I don't feel like making another lemonade".
I took lots of notes! It will take some study to get all this! Thank you so much. You are a generous and inspiring teacher! I love Jazz.
Thanks for telling me and swing on!
51 and just rediscovering my love of the piano (lessons in my teens; occasional playing now and then, since). You and your videos are a huge part of my return. Pure inspiration. Heck, theory and practicing scales is fun. Go figure! Part II, please!
Thanks for the request for Part 2, Matt. Your words inspire me to keep going. Heartfelt thanks!
Merci beaucoup for this. I'm a Noob but have followed musical people for a while. Your videos are well explained with just the right hint of advanced ideas to tease us for what waits for us as we progress on our journey.
Thanks so much for the good comment!
Thank you for helping me understand the modes so much better! I was confused until you explained it so perfectly. It’s like magic! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Really nice feedback for me...because that's my goal...so thanks!
That was totally amazing. What a brilliant teacher you are. Thank you!
I appreciate the compliment, Geoffrey...swing loose!
Explained beautifully. You don't know how much you opened up my world for new scales and runs.
I very grateful you told me, Garry.
Hi Kent, I realise this is the start of a long journey of discovery and to be honest my head is a bit fuzzy after watching but I’m so grateful for your generous and detailed explanations. They seem to show that even though the modes appear vast, they are built on simple patterns which even we beginners can work on especially if we don’t panic too much about the whole lot at once.
I will be back visiting these concepts you’ve outlined and trying to understand their relationships and how to play with them. Thanks so much!
Thanks, that's sounds very smart. Yes, repeated viewings are necessary...I do that all the time. Repetition is one of the keys to learning anything well.
Hi Kent! I started out as a music major in college (1976) and never finished the program. We were taught the modes then and although grasping the concept, it never really sunk in. I intuitively play through the modes but this really solidifies the theory/concept and will make me a better player. All of your videos/lessons and particularly your book have made me a better player...thank you so much!
Thanks so much for telling me Paul, I appreciate that you bought my book...that means a lot to me! Keep up the good work!
Kent Hewitt what’s the name of the book going to go find it.
Truly enjoyed this video. I’ve struggled with the concept of modes and for whatever reason your explanation and demonstration just clicked. Thank you.
I'm REALLY GLAD to hear that...because a lot of people don't think they matter much.
I had no trouble understanding both approaches and I have no background in music theory. Thanks again Kent. You’re the best!
Wonderful comment, Charles, thank you so much!
I'm a country guitarist and this was a great theory refresher and lesson for me. Waiting for Part 2. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for the comment...I try to respond to all people who take the time to watch and write to me.
Kent, this is second time through this discussion for me. This time it sunk in. Thanks so much for the instruction
Glad to help!
Kent, as always, you're an excellent teacher. As stated before, I'm a self-taught accordionist and apply your lessons to my instrument. All the best during the Festive Season!
Great to hear from you, Henry. Best of the season!
Best explanation I have heard so far. Thank you .
Thanks, Michael. With all that's out there now, I grateful to you for telling me.
Part 2? Yes please!
It will be coming soon, and thank you so much!
This is best toturial that I've ever seen. Greatfully thanks for your sharing.
i didnt really want to watch this. but then you quoted frank zappa, and i instantly knew you are a man of great intergrity, great taste, knowledge, wisdom and i had to watch it.
Can't tell you how much your affirmation means to me...the encouragement to go on......I'll keep going, Thanks!
Your explanation is so clear and easy for anderstanding. Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
I am a classical piano player and composer and have decided to study jazz. I love the academic thoughts that have gone into your lesson. I enjoyed every moment of it and played it through three times to understand it better. I went immediately to my piano and my hands seem to just follow all you had explained. Thank you so much for your very professional and pleasant way of teaching. I have subscribed to your channel and will definitely purchase your book. Is it on your webiste? Once again...the jazz lights have become brilliant in my eyes. Warmest wishes to you.
Great comment...thank you so much. It is so rewarding to me, that I made a difference in your music. Please go to my website for my book, I'm sure it will be a big help.
Another classically trained pianist bites jazz’s dust.
KENT ! YOU ARE THE BEST TEACHER ANYWHERE BROTHER ! GREAT LESSON HERE !
Thanks, brother, yu.. the man!
Frank was great with words. Yeah, this is true. And he was very great with music. Since about 30 years he is my favourite musician.
Great is also, what you are teaching, by the way. You have showed a lot to me. Thanks!
Which Frank are you referring to?...sorry I've made so many videos I can't remember everything I said. I appreciate your telling me that you are benefiting from my videos.
Man, you’re the epitome of the Super Cool Cat. If I lived on the East Coast, I’d probably be taking you out to lunch...dinner...hanging in clubs...and probably be a pest.
But I’m stuck out here in SoCal where it’s a sunny 68 degrees. Live long and prosper, man. And THANKS for everything you do!
Thanks, dad! I grew up in the era when hip cats were more on the scene, so I try to emulate that persona, because, to me that's what real jazz is about. One of the hippest cats I met back when I was a teenager was Thelonious Monk, He became one of my "heroes".
Wonderful explanation of the modes relating to how we need to think about and use them, but i particulalry like your advice to treat them as an intellectual guide. I'm fascinated by the mathematical complexities of music simplifying how we hear it. Once again I thank you wholeheartedly Kent, still belatedly catching up on your treasure trove of lessons.
Thanks, Stephen for your thoughtful and supportive comments. I'm touched, grateful and encouraged, Please write to me with subject matter that you are interested in and I'll direct you to videos that will be helpful.
Thanks Kent! Such very good clear teaching here cutting through any possible confusion with the major modes.
Great to hear!
This video helped tremendously to understand modes. Thanx!
Thanks, I'm glad you told me.
Wonderfully educational lesson. Definitely look forward to Part 2. And practice, practice, practice.
If practice and the rewards are not gratifying, then there's no purpose to it.
Yes ,please. Part 2 would be great. I asked my brother who lives in boulder Colorado to buy your book for me , and bring to Brasil.
Felipe Di Bona que orgulho saber que mais um brasileiro assiste a esse mestre!!!!
Another great explanation of modes
Thanks for telling me!
Great video showing the chord/scale relationships to the modes and the difference when a target note is applied up thru the modes. Thank You!
Thanks for the support and comment...keeps me going!
Best descriptions of modes yet. Also, Good review for more advanced players. With different approaches from Kent.
I appreciate the compliment and encouragement, Gene. Keep watching!
Thank you for taking the time to make this great video. Really looking forward to part two.
I appreciate you comment big time...because this 2 camera thing took a lot more work than before w/ just one.
Thanks you Mr. Hewitt! Im relatively new to composing and your videos are pure gold for me! Because of great amount of information and examples during non-stop playing video provides really great understanding of how harmony works and made my newbie composer moves less blind (well I hope so :) )
Modes are very interesting - especially as way to spice up a tune by dropping chord from another mode.
Is it possible to make a video with some more examples of modal interchange (borrowed chords)? Other videos about this theme not often go beyond most popular "drop iv in major".
Thanks for the comment and request. I'll come up with some ideas for another video.
Best video I have seen on modes. Really excellent
Your comment means the world to me...thanks so much!
Thanks for the video Kent! waiting for part 2 ;)
Thanks for the encouragement...keeps me going!
Have no idea what you're talking about,
but I sure love listening to you play.
alpha..you're a cat! ….your comments are very special to me, because I don't know what I'm talking about, either!...…. (just kidding!)
I take All and it become slowly but shurely clear ,so just Thank you once again !
Thanks for telling me..that make all the difference. Keep swinging!
Excellent in-depth analysis on the topic
I'm glad to help out!
Thank you so much for this vid, can't believe how hard it was to find something that went into the actual technicalities of scales, instead of the typical "memorize this". Or I suck at you tube searches lol. Again many thanks for this vid, you sir have a new subscriber. Much Love from Dublin!!
Thank for the support and great comment!
Love this video - thanks Kent! Been in the dark about this for years - was stuck with the second way to see it (backwards IDPLAMAL) and couldn’t get anyone to explain me out of it (!) until this - great ! Thanks again
Your comment does my heart good...I can't tell you, but that's the reason for my experience to be worthwhile....many thanks!
@@KentHewittpiano88 My pleasure - Thanks Kent, stay well out there
As always, another jewel Kent. Thanks for the video. I just keep drilling it in as I work through your book.
I appreciate your telling me and thanks for buying my book, Doug.
Thanks very much for all the new stuff you have given me to study on my own.
I'm so glad I can help out, and that you write to me.
Clear and easy to understand. Currently trying to broaden my capability beyond pop stuff so this is great! Will check your other videos out soon. Cheers from North England
I was there, years ago, but hope to return someday. Glad you commented!
Love to see part 2 Kent.
I love the way you teach, thank you Kent :)
You are very welcome!
Thank you for taking the time to make these videos, Kent! just great. Part 2, please! TQ!
When I hear from you, and others, it makes it all worth it. And I always learn new things myself.
God bless you, Kent! Can't wait to watch the other videos!
Dear Kent, Many thanks for your reply. I look forward to absorbing them as with all your amazing tutorials.
Sincerely, Paul Carroll.
Thanks for the comment, Paul.
A very great class, finally I got to understand Modes, thank you soo much, regards from Argentina
You are welcome!
Greetings from LIthuania! Thanks for the tutorials and videos, they are a huge help!
Wow, I need a world map with pins on all the countries I hear from. What's the coast like there, the Baltic Sea? Any interesting coastal resorts? We live on the coast, that's why I ask. www.baltictravelcompany.com/ I just checked this, double wow!!
A good lesson on helping to get my head wrapped around the modes.
That's a very great comment!
Looking forward to part 2. Have a great thanksgiving day!
Part 2 and 3 are out now. Thanks for the good wishes.
can't wait for part 2! so much useful information here
Thanks for telling me!
thanks for doing the 2nd part of the video where you actually named C Dorian as using a Bb scale, C Phrygian as Ab scale etc......that helped clear up a naming problem for me :)
Excellent as usual Kent.. I would love to see Part 2.
I didn't do part 2 ? I might have been incorporated it in another video. If not, that's a good suggestion for a future video.
Deb'ra, are you there? This is your request!
Kent Hewitt I’m not Debra but thanks, I’ll watch this on repeat for a while
I'm not Debra. Sounds like a good title for a sad country song.
S. Aturn HAHAHAHAHAHAHAH
Kent, an old pro with user-friendly advice, not a crusty academic Thumbs up.
Why know the modes?
1. They're the basis of tons of music.
2, They're baby steps; dues paid by every cat who can compose/improviser of jazz.
3. They are fun!!
4. They're easy!!
Great list...and thanks for the acknowledgement!
Thanks a lot kent! Nice to see you again
Thanks for the nice comment!
Fantastic lesson! Thanks a lot!
My pleasure!
Love your lessons, thank you!
Thank you!
Thanks for all you do Kent! I would like to request a video explaining more about Modes vs. Scales. Thank you!!
I appreciate the comment and request....an interesting question.
Has been very illustrative what I could digest of your lesson. Quite complex and I did loose you there a few times or more than that.
I liked the Beethovev frase you said at the beginning of your video. Will have too see it a few more times before I make heads and tails of it. From Los Cabos I'm writing you.
Always a pleasure too see your videos.
Roberto
Check out my video on slowing down the speed and other tips:ruclips.net/video/07Qlhd_-p0s/видео.html
Thanks for the comment!
Very helpful overview Kent, another way for me to use your book.
Thanks for telling me, Terry!
Hi Kent - was it useful - Yes! Going to look for Part 2 for the Application examples now. (Some years classical piano, just starting jazz piano and all at sea!! Thanks Dave
I hope to bring you ack to shore. There's part 2 and 3 available now...thanks!
Just found your channel just learning to play piano on my own thanks so much for teaching us such great information.will watch it al lot until I get it.very inspirational. Thanks for posting please keep them coming.
Great comment...thanks so much!
As always great video and lesson from the master. Thank you for your work.
Thanks a million for the affirmations!
Please, part 2! I loved this.
I have more work to do on Part 2 , but it will be soon.
Striving for this much knowledge.
Thank you Kent for a very good video. I hope that in.your next video you will spend more time on the sort of thing you did with Autumn Leaves. It was very enlightening.
I plan to do that...thanks for asking!
Thank you for the lesson...great aproach...
Thanks for the reply!
Thank you Kent you've given me a lot to think about and work on I appreciate you more than I can say!
That's a big compliment, Paul. This video means a great deal to me...because of the work I put into it. Even though it's an old subject to me, by hearing your words, I can see it's importance to todays sound and meaning. Blessings!
Thanks, Paul, that's a wonderful comment!
You make this stuff easy to understand. Thanks man!
I'll very glad you told me.
Great session..these are must see tutorials.THANK YOU!
Thanks so much for the support!
I got most of that ....big surprise to me ....stimulating ..thanks Kent ...
That's cool, keep listening. Thank you.
Thanks!
I've learned, in other place, a thing I would like you to show your own opinion of.
It is a way to play in all these modes knowing only the pentatonic scale.
You take the same pentatonic pattern from your tonic and two other notes.
For example, if we are in C, we take the fifth,
G,
and the fifth of G:
D.
Now we have these as three "roots" for our same pentatonic pattern, which is this:
Tonic → minor third - Tone - Tone - Minor third.
Then, playing all the notes that arise..., we will be playing C dorian (with this same pentatonic pattern played over C, G and D).
And then, only by moving this 3-pentatonic-pattern, steps down (B, etc)..., we will be playing in all the other modes, these "church modes", of the same root, C.
Heck yeah I stuck to the end, you make a really great driving buddy LOL.
Love that...because of all the years I've sought inspiration while driving...while on the road as a musician.
Thank you so much for this Kent, and looking forward to the 2nd part :)
2nd part will be coming soon, thanks!
Helpful & very contributing..
Thank you!
at some point during this video I realized that this may be the most important turning point in my musical understanding....
Solomon, thanks so much for telling me...but I'd love to know what you mean from your perspective. Since I've been absorbed in music for so many years, and I'm always looking to learn more, I would love to hear about your own experience, and how I may have had a positive effect on it.
@@KentHewittpiano88 Well a friend of mine had mentioned modes before, but I just remember not understanding shit about what he was saying back then. Hearing your explanation and seeing it with the piano made it easy to understand exactly what they are, and upon that realizing how useful they will be. I have been dabbling in improvisation for a long time, and for a long time I've known I'd need to explore the intellectual side of things and not just rely on intuition alone, and this video was definitely a push in the right direction. I'm not discounting intuition at all but every once in a while you need to take a look at the map. Keep up the great videos man
Solomon, I can see you heard my words and understood them. We're all different but sometime we need to jump out of our comfort zone, and try to learn something in another way...so I'm gratified to read your comments.
Yes Kent, I am here.
HI ! xox
Very helpful tutorial, please can you make another tutorial of a different 2-5-1 changes.
Thanks for the suggestion. Have you watched my video on 2-5-1s in minor keys?
Hey Kent, great and informative video. I’ve been intrigued by modality since listening to Kind of Blue and you do an excellent job explaining it to this relatively novice piano player. Thanks!
I'll be using So What form Kid of Blue for the Dorian scale. thanks!
Yes, I found this very iineresting- my first foray into modes! Please issue the second part!
Thanks, Paul. Both parts 2 and 3 are up and running!
Outstanding lesson, Sir.
Thanks for the comment!
I had never seen any video like yrs..
So simple to learn chords
Awsm sir Thnks
Thanks a million for a superb comment!
Great Explanation. Thanks so much!
I appreciate the comment!
Nice , simply explained. thanks again
Great comment...thanks!
Incredible lesson.Thank you
Thanks so much!
Hi Kent, you are a trip! I love your approach and the videos I've seen so far. Like Jimmy Durante, you got a million of them! Thanks for that. I just watched Why Learn Modes video and I'll admit its over my head right now. But as I am always looking for ways to simplify can you tell me if my logic is correct or way off base here: If I am playing the root 7th chords in my left hand, is it safe to say that I am 4/7th of the way to playing the correct mode (notes) in my right hand? Something tells me I'm way oversimplifying it because theres probably a Yes and No answer?
I'm not sure what you mean by 4/7....am i thick here? Play each of the scale tone 7ths (any key) one at a time and play the related scale starting with the bottom note (or bass note) as you move up. When completed you will have played all 7 of the major modes in that key.
@@KentHewittpiano88 I wasnt too clear. What I meant was there are 7 notes in each mode before they repeat correct? If you are playing a 4 note chord in your left hand (or right I suppose) then arent already playing 4 of the 7 notes in the correct mode?
Yes you are playing 4 of the correct notes in that scale and actually they are the target tones (chord tones) the remaining 3 notes are passing tones (Approach tones).
@@KentHewittpiano88 Thank you Kent! that really helps.