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.
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.
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!
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!!
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
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.
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".
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!
Thanks so much for the in depth explanation. The Autumn Leaves example was great in showing how much use you can get out of the modes in a single piece of music.
Thanks so much, window! You have given affirmation for my doing this video. In Part 2 you will see how I put these concepts to practical use...and then that will give meaning to what I'm trying to explain.... about how intellect and study can help you, in extraordinary ways, as an improvisor.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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".
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!
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 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 :)
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
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.
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.
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!!
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
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! 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.
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!!
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.
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
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
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!
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!
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.
