Natural Minor Scale Improvisation Tutorial

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Wondering how to play a natural minor scale on piano and use it in your modal piano improvisation? This natural minor scale improvisation tutorial is for you!
We will get you improvising in C natural minor scale on piano in no time by showing you effective piano improvisation exercises. You will also be able to create your own natural minor scale chords while learning how to improvise on piano that sound amazing - and you don’t need to think about the theory behind it at all. All you need to do is just keep it all within the mode frame. Give it a go now!
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@contemporaryschoolofpiano Год назад

Thank you for watching! Transform and liberate your piano playing - get in touch with us now so that we can help you solve all your challenges at the piano! www.contemporaryschoolofpiano.com/contact/

@thejackdiamondart Год назад

As a 70+ year old beginner I've approached learning piano over the past two and a half years much the same way I learned to snow ski in my 30s. I watched really good skiers on the mountain and mentally skied with them, feeling their rhythm . Then when I skied I was using that imaginary muscle memory. I started piano by "pretending" to play, imitating what I saw in videos like yours. Over time I found my fingers gravitating to the notes that work well together. I'v learned cords and modes, hand positions and practiced scales. But improvisation like you are teaching in this video is where I have the most fun. I set out to learn to express my inner feelings through the piano, I have no interest in playing the classics or impressing anyone. I sat down and played what you just demonstrated and it was fun. Thanks for your time and knowledge sharing Tom.

@contemporaryschoolofpiano Год назад

The skiing is a really good analogy. Trusting your movement, not letting overthinking get in your way..

@aTribeCalledCasey Год назад

You described psycho cybernetics 😮❤

@fernandog5855 Год назад

This is one of the best series on piano I have seen on RU-vid!

@contemporaryschoolofpiano Год назад

Many thanks for your kind words 🙏

@m8rc3l Год назад

What a very, very useful tutorial! Not only is the demonstrated technique a real contribution to having fun playing the piano, this tutorial - unlike many others - teaches you the valuable lesson of getting the thinking out of your playing. And get the creativity into it. I agree completely with what is taught here: "instead of analyzing the crap out of it, just ENJOY improvising and learn it by doing it over and over again!"

@contemporaryschoolofpiano Год назад

I'm delighted to see that this hands-on approach resonates with you. It really makes a bit difference.

@alexc2259 13 дней назад

This channel has so many awesome teachers

@mariaanning5830 2 месяца назад

Great tip to keep improvising for at least 20 minutes - discoveries keep emerging.

@contemporaryschoolofpiano 2 месяца назад

Yes!!!

@alexc2259 Год назад

Tom you need a new title. It belies how awesome this video is!

@contemporaryschoolofpiano Год назад

Thanks, Alex, what sort of titles do you think would reflect this video better? It really helps me in future videos we release. I would love your feedback on this, as a musician, I too can get a little caught up even myself in the technicalities of the title!! Ideas are welcome.

@greenvelvet 3 месяца назад

The way Erik Satie would shift a model tonal centers every 8 bars, is truly amazing I wish I knew how to do that.

@danle2884 Год назад

Beatiful sound from a tuned piano.

@johnbell913 3 месяца назад

Excellent lovely sound. Thank you from California.

@user-jd5po6kf6p 8 месяцев назад

Man I needed this, I improvise in Cm all the time. That technique of just make up chords with the notes is awesome. Thanks

@contemporaryschoolofpiano 8 месяцев назад

Glad it helped. We've got more templates via our website- www.contemporaryschoolofpiano.com

@ADAMSIVES 10 месяцев назад

THE BEST piano lesson I’ve ever seen or heard o!

@contemporaryschoolofpiano 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for your kind words, you can find out more about our work via our website www.contemporaryschoolofpiano.com - if this resonates with you, our overall approach more than likely will :) Thanks again for your gratitude.

@jennywren8937 Год назад

That's a wonderful sound Tom. I struggle with the chord of E, but with this I can really do something. I analyse too much in life, but this is so calming. 😊

@alissonburgers5329 Год назад

great teaching philosophy, thank you for the video

@axelv1753 Год назад

I love improvising in this scale, especially when adding blues notes.

@contemporaryschoolofpiano Год назад

Yes, sounds fantastic on blues, or even the Dorian mode too, (C,D,Eb,F,G,A,Bb,C)

@salvelox1923 9 месяцев назад

Even with my enjured right hand I enjoy your lessons!! Very very WELL!!!

@randyschmuki3173 10 месяцев назад

Fantastic job!

@nikospap8470 4 месяца назад

How enlightening video !

@nickk8416 Год назад

What wonderful advice. I'll never think again! I can't wait to try it out. Thanks.

@contemporaryschoolofpiano Год назад

Yes, thinking is overrated....!!

@jorgeparr3002 10 месяцев назад

AS ALWAYS: IMPRESSIVE STUFF SIR 👏

@davidegral7152 Год назад

Fantastic lesson. Great work Tom

@Toppitmanilikeit Год назад

Wonderful tutorial Tom! I always feel inspired by your lessons and the time you take to impart your knowledge. Thank you so much for helping me (us)! ....I'm confident the information you give is appreciated by all who enjoy and learn from your tutorials. Best regards 😊

@contemporaryschoolofpiano Год назад

It's a pleasure Mike, thanks for watching.

@BrendaBoykin-qz5dj 11 месяцев назад

Thank you,Tom.🌹🌹⭐🌹🌹

@contemporaryschoolofpiano 11 месяцев назад

You are so welcome

@lawrencetaylor4101 Год назад

Merci, one of the simplest and best improv lessons I've seen.

@contemporaryschoolofpiano Год назад

Glad this has resonated with you Lawrence.

@CrowClouds Год назад

Hell yeah God bless you

@composeryadinmichaeli6272 11 месяцев назад

Wow amazing lesson thank you very much😊

@contemporaryschoolofpiano 10 месяцев назад

Many thanks

@BoSong 6 месяцев назад

eye opening education.

@jorgeparr3002 Год назад

Simply AWESOME 🎉🎉THANK YOU SO MUCH SIR 🎉🎉🎉😂😂😂😂

@contemporaryschoolofpiano Год назад

So nice of you

@GoaWay4Sanity 10 месяцев назад

7:31 *THIS WAS SUCH A NICE PIECE OF INFO; WOOOW!* *thank you so much, Tom!*

@contemporaryschoolofpiano 10 месяцев назад

Many thanks!

@liriosanz Год назад

Buenísimo

@CrowClouds Год назад

6:27 Lol that sounded awesome

@georgeparreno Год назад

Thnak You Sir!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@contemporaryschoolofpiano Год назад

It's a pleasure, sir.

@johngilbert184 Год назад

Just for anyone else discovering this gem; the simple 4 note bassline from Learn Simple Blues Piano Improvisation; C, Bflat, Aflat G also works very well with this C natural minor RH.

@contemporaryschoolofpiano Год назад

Yes!! Great tip!

@hvdveer Год назад

Nice scale! I indeed use the harmonic natural usually. And some really nice melody improv! Although I would've preferred some more interesting chord progressions. So far if I stick to the scale it sounds quite bland to my ears. I'm guessing maybe you have to step out of the scale? But I would need some more instruction on when/how this can be done.

@contemporaryschoolofpiano Год назад

A quick powerful tip, if you want more interesting progressions, stack the notes together in the scale, you will create an endless myriad of suspensions and 7th/9th/11ths, all by just squeezing those notes in the scale together.

@rumenerangabomoise5751 Год назад

We mostly encounter the secondary dominants in Major Diatonic Chords. So I would ask if the same principle of secondary dominants is also applied in minor diatonic chords.How really?

@contemporaryschoolofpiano Год назад

Thanks for your question. Can you rewrite the question a bit clearer, as I'm not entirely sure what it is you are asking? Though I can make one comment, minor diatonic chords function in a different way, and it really depends on the type of piece it is. A lot of music that appears to be in a minor key is still very much built on its relative major for instance, and it may be better to think in terms of major diatonic chord that are pivoting on the minor chords (such as minor chords 2, 3 and 6 from a major key)

@GoaWay4Sanity 10 месяцев назад

9:22 *okay question, on the mixolydian mode I noticed you kept the C bass note as the pedal point and didn’t change the bass…* *why?*

@contemporaryschoolofpiano 10 месяцев назад

There was no need to change the C in the left hand as C Mixolydian and C natural minor scales, both have C as a the tonic note. Both scales also have other notes in common but I think that answers your question.

@GoaWay4Sanity 10 месяцев назад

@@contemporaryschoolofpiano *ahhh it does!* *the “improvise like Einaudi” and “classically improvise” videos are absolutely stellar, Tom!* *scales are EVERYTHING!*

@contemporaryschoolofpiano 10 месяцев назад

@CryptoMillions2023 it's a pleasure sir. Glad it's helping you deepen your connection with the piano! That's what it's all about.

@Mgaarons Год назад

First 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

@jamesbuechler1550 Год назад

Thank you 👍

@norakat Год назад

Hmm.. my random chords w the scale don't sound as good 🤔😂

@contemporaryschoolofpiano Год назад

Remember, every pianist has a unique style developed over many years of practice and experimentation. It's part of what makes them so captivating to listen to. As you continue to practice and explore the different ways to use scales and chords, you'll gradually develop your own unique sound. Don't be too hard on yourself, each step you take is progress. Keep experimenting, keep playing, and most importantly, keep enjoying the process! 🎵🎹😊