The Scale That Keeps On Giving (Coaches Corner, Episode 11)
Did you know there’s a scale that’s simpler than the major scale but even more powerful? Discover “the scale that keeps on giving”!
Scales
A scale is a series of notes in ascending or descending order of pitch. Scales are closely related to key and provide the framework which melodies and chord progressions are built from. Learning to recognise types of scale and the individual notes of a scale by ear can help you throughout your musical life.
Free articles about Scales
Q&A: How (and why) should you do ear training for scales?
Musical U founder, Christopher Sutton teaches why you should learn scales and the two types of scale ear training that will improve your musicality.
The Aural Illusions of the Locrian Mode
Discover the rare and enigmatic Locrian mode, what gives it its unique, chilling sound, where to hear it in music, and why you should use it.
About Why the Pentatonic Scale is So Great
Learn about the power of the pentatonic scale, why it makes for such beautiful melodies, and how to use it as an improvisational framework.
About Keeping it Simple
The Musical U team discusses the benefits of keeping it simple when it comes to music, and how simplicity can be used as a foundation to build on.
Unlocking Your Musicality: Part One
We asked eleven experts to share the one thing they’ve learned that can help musicians to tap into their inner musicality – here are their answers!
About the Moods of Modes
How can we understand, hear, and improvise with the seven musical modes? In this episode, we discuss an easy ear-based approach to working with modes.
Growing Into A Mighty Oak, with Andy Wasserman
Musician, composer, and educator Andy Wasserman discusses the Lydian Chromatic Concept, a theory that will forever change how you think about tonal music.
The Many Moods of Musical Modes
Enter the exciting, nuanced world of the seven musical modes with our guide to understanding, building, and using these expressive scales.
About the Lydian Chromatic Concept
Get acquainted with the Lydian mode and the Lydian Chromatic Concept – and learn why the Lydian scale, rather than the major, is the true “base” scale.
About Scales and their Flavors
Have you wondered what makes each scale different? Discover the “flavor” and feeling that each type of scale can produce.
First Steps to Improvisation
Dive right into improvisation with the major scale, and learn how to create memorable musical statements with just seven notes.
