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AVOID AVOIDING THE AVOID NOTES
AVOID NOTES? What're those? Well, don’t be afraid, because these apparently ‘forbidden’ notes are not dangerous at all - on the contrary.
In this NewJazz Lesson we’ll walk through some of the most commonly declared AVOID NOTES - and one by one I’ll show you how they are all COLORFUL, THRILLING and UNAVOIDABLE. Avoid notes give contrast and characteristics to jazz music.
We’ll also play ‘forbidden’ JAZZ CHORD PROGRESSIONS. And by the very end of this lesson I’ll show you a fascinating thrilling SUPER JAZZ CHORD that contains lots of avoid notes. This Jazz lesson will be an exciting and fun musical journey for sure…
Short Wikipedia article and overview of the avoid note concept - with references.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avoid_note
Translations of the English subtitles to Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and French by Edgardo Solano from Colombia. Thank you so much Edgardo!!! You can turn on the subtitles and choose a language in the video settings.
All NewJazz lessons are free, public and for everybody. If you want to help me keep going you are so much welcome to make a small voluntary donation at either
www.patreon.com/newjazz or
www.paypal.me/newjazz
You can also just give me a nice like - moral support is also great support!!! Thank you so much :) :) :)
Many warm regards from Oliver Prehn
University Master degree in Music & Multimedia
www.newjazz.dk
Index
00:00 Intro
03:10 Avoid note DEFINITION
03:33 MAJOR SCALE avoid note
06:23 DORIAN avoid note
09:38 NATURAL MINOR avoid note
12:31 PHRYGIAN avoid note
14:27 MIXOLYDIAN B6 avoid note
17:25 LOCRIAN avoid note
19:55 Avoid ii-V-I CHORD PROGRESSION
22:58 Avoid SUPER JAZZ CHORD
27:07 Outro
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Відео

Thrilling Scales for the ii-V-i progression in MINOR
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We'll learn what scales to use on what chords when playing the ii-V-i progression in MINOR. And by the end we will have created a very useful and complete SCALE CHART for jazz improvisation. In this other jazz lesson we also build up a similar scale chart - but over the chords from the ii-V-I progression in MAJOR. ua-cam.com/video/obehWchLrlo/v-deo.html Here we have the two scale charts (MINOR ...
Thrilling Scales for the ii-V-I progression in Major
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We'll learn what scales to use on what chords when playing the ii-V-I progression in MAJOR. And by the end we will have created a very useful and complete SCALE CHART for jazz improvisation. Our SCALE CHART is complete and enclosed - and we'll find out that we can combine any of our scales to make an awesome result. At the conclusion of this jazz lesson I'll demonstrate that, by rolling dice an...
5 Practical Beginner Tips to Piano Improvisation
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In this Piano Improvisation Lesson we'll learn 5 Easy and Practical Beginner Tips on how to Improvise over Common Jazz 7th Chords. Later on we’ll add some Additional and more Advanced Jazz Chord Flavors as well... All NewJazz lessons are free, public and for everybody. I have no sponsors and I sell no merchandise. I'm just little me trying to make Music the EPIC CENTER of everything! If you wan...
A Funky Modal Jazz Fusion Jam (observe all the thrilling scales in use on the keys)
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THE SCALES in use ARE WRITTEN above the piano AND MARKED on the keys. A Funky, Modal, Jazz Fusion Jam in D minor by "The NewJazz Fusion Trio". Fabricio Pereira; Bass Red-E (Erik Frandsen); Drums Oliver Prehn; Piano Title; "a minor jam" The musical scales in use on the piano; Natural Minor Aeolian Dominant (Hindu) Locrian Altered Dominant bb7 Lydian Augmented Mixolydian (no6) Lydian Minor Blues ...
THE MEGA EXTENDED JAZZ CHORD
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We’ll create a thrilling MEGA jazz chord. First we'll build up the chord. Then we’ll do music theory and analyze what we hear. Finally we'll learn simple and easy practical tips about how we can use the MEGA chord when improvising Jazz Music… I refer to this other lesson about scales and their systematics; ua-cam.com/video/9C6hPGG7C8Y/v-deo.html About 6 years ago I presented the idea about the ...
SYSTEMATIC OVERVIEW of MUSICAL SCALES
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We’ll create a simple, outstanding and consistently systematic overview of musical scales. First we’ll define our field of study. Then we’ll do a methodical scale walkthrough and draw our simple overview scale chart. And finally, if you're interested, we'll discuss some geeky music theory stuff about the methods in use and the preconditions of our simple scale overview chart. In many ways, this...
How to improvise LYDIAN - Simple & Thrilling Modern Jazz Methods
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We'll learn a simple and thrilling method to approach Lydian - in that way we'll create an Exciting and Fun Lydian Playground suited for Modern Jazz improvisation. We can use the Lydian Playground both when playing with or without a band. First we'll learn to play Lydian by using a simple Major Triad Add2 structure. Then we'll do thrilling Lydian Progressions. Then we'll play gripping Contrary ...
Modern jazz in LYDIAN MODE with a simple HAND GRIP
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Lydian improvisation with graphics on top of the piano showing the hand grip positions in use. In the center of the screen you'll also see the Lydian progression in use: ||: E Lydian | D Lydian | C Lydian | B Lydian | A Lydian | G Lydian | F Lydian :|| On the bass we have the passionate and spirited Fabricio Pereira (the Earth Man). On the drums we have the impulsive and dynamic Erik Frandsen (...
Exercises to gain TOTAL RHYTHMIC FREEDOM when improvising jazz
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This lesson is an alternative and quite silly approach to Jazz. But we really don't care, because our silly exercises of rhythm are also very applicable and useful. And Music is all about being a little silly sometimes - having fun. So you may want to try this out. At 26:08 I refer to this other lesson about how to play all the 7 Modes by using a single pentatonic hand grip: ua-cam.com/video/P_...
EASY TIPS to "SpiceUp" the DORIAN MODE
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We'll learn to really SpiceUp the Dorian Mode when improvising a jazz solo. First we'll learn some basic stuff about how to play Dorian by using a pentatonic HAND GRIP. Then we'll add some thrilling BLUE NOTES. Then I'll show you THE GOLDEN JAZZY TRICK (how to blend in the Locrian Mode). Finally I'll present some EXTRA MATERIAL (how we can easily transpose our thrilling techniques to any tonali...
POLY MODAL IMPROVISATION with the Major Modes
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This lesson ended up pretty advanced - but only in theory!!! In practice we use only ONE simple hand grip!!! But we do not just play a single mode - we play POLY MODAL; we freely alter our sound and we blend different thrilling colors and flavors making our jazz improvisation organic and alive. If you want to investigate more thrilling benefits of the hand grip technique you can also try out th...
Easy Method to Improvise in ANY KEY
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The great advantages of using HAND GRIPS - a simple tool for free jazz improvisation. First we'll learn how we can quite easily improvise in any key. Then we'll learn to blend different musical scales; we'll play POLY MODAL and make our jazz improvisation both colorful and exciting - we'll gain a fantastic tonal freedom and tell a musical story! By the end we'll go further in depth about the ID...
LOTS of BLUESY JAZZ PHRASES in SLOW MOTION
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19 exercises with bluesy jazz lines for the right hand over the ii-V-I chord progression in C - first in normal speed, then in slow motion so that you can play along and really investigate what's going on in detail - nice and easy. In the left hand we play a simple walking bass. Above the keys we have the sheet music. We'll start out easy with exercise 1 and then the exercises get more advanced...
3 fingers to do thrilling "ii-V-I" improvisation
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We'll use only 3 fingers to do thrilling blues & jazz improvisation over the standard ii-V-I chord progression. We'll start out simple - then we'll gradually add more and more stuff - finally we'll add the pinkie to the party ;) With the 3 finger motor system we take advantage of the physiology of the hand so that we can play really fast, firm and steady. Furthermore we have a simple and safe h...
Learn Awesome Blues Tricks
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Learn Awesome Blues Tricks
Use thrilling CHROMATIC TONES to improvise over the ii-V-I chords
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Use thrilling CHROMATIC TONES to improvise over the ii-V-I chords
Blending the MAJOR & MINOR Blues Scale
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Blending the MAJOR & MINOR Blues Scale
Go INSIDE & OUTSIDE when improvising Jazz
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Go INSIDE & OUTSIDE when improvising Jazz
A Modal 'Viking' Blues (with graphics showing the scales in use)
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A Modal 'Viking' Blues (with graphics showing the scales in use)
The best way to learn Music
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The best way to learn Music
How to Play Thrilling 'Free Style' Jazz - Right Away!!!
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How to Play Thrilling 'Free Style' Jazz - Right Away!!!
3 Memos to Improvise Thrilling Jazz
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3 Memos to Improvise Thrilling Jazz
How to use the PENTATONIC SCALE to improvise thrilling Jazz...
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How to use the PENTATONIC SCALE to improvise thrilling Jazz...
ESSENTIAL IMPROVISATION EXERCISES
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ESSENTIAL IMPROVISATION EXERCISES
POLY MODAL IMPROVISATION with the Melodic minor Modes
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POLY MODAL IMPROVISATION with the Melodic minor Modes
PRACTICAL SHORTCUT to play all the MELODIC MINOR MODES
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PRACTICAL SHORTCUT to play all the MELODIC MINOR MODES
Funky 'Train' Jazz in G (with Scale Graphics on Keys)
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Funky 'Train' Jazz in G (with Scale Graphics on Keys)
The SECRET to become FAST & STEADY on the PIANO
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The SECRET to become FAST & STEADY on the PIANO
101 Licks & Phrases in Slooow Motion - for Jazz Improvisation
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101 Licks & Phrases in Slooow Motion - for Jazz Improvisation

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @spry100
    @spry100 2 дні тому

    As a percussionist starting to learn piano....sir, you are a genius. Thank you!

  • @CreateArtRecords
    @CreateArtRecords 2 дні тому

    I have to correct my posting on the "Avoid.." Vid. It is not a Circle, its a Spiral that goes like the Universe.. that never ends as long your looking for.

  • @CreateArtRecords
    @CreateArtRecords 2 дні тому

    Somehow you closed the Circla with this Vid..;)

  • @CreateArtRecords
    @CreateArtRecords 2 дні тому

    Great Vid, thx. I learnd that Avoid-Notes only in relation to a Functional-Harmonic Situation should be avoided. Espacialy on Downbeats. But you showed me, that it is also possibel in a II-V-I Prog. Its realy helpfull to make some more thoughts about this term. And it is also very helpfull to have the possible Scales Graphical shown like in this Vid. thx Oliver! Whe need the Avoid-Notes to realise all the Colors of temperatet Music. I think always, the Rhytmical Positioning of Notes are very importend. I learnd so mutch things espacialy in a Practical sence from you! ANd by the Way it is also a good Ear-Training!

  • @user-dt3pv3bz7e
    @user-dt3pv3bz7e 3 дні тому

    Thank you so much oliver.

  • @ChrisBCartagena
    @ChrisBCartagena 4 дні тому

    Nice

  • @theviolentspectator
    @theviolentspectator 4 дні тому

    I usually don't comment on videos but this deserves appreciation .. never have i ever encountered a video that explains such a complex or big topic so fluently and make it seem so easy thanks man.. i really wish u all the very best in ur music journey and i really hope u get where u wanna be

  • @johndliu2284
    @johndliu2284 5 днів тому

    Thank you for this. It is both explaining a type of logic and at the same time freeing the thought of continuous repetition. This gives structure and at the same time permission to expand beyond the norm. This is Jazz for me. To experience the complexity and appreciate the virtuosity coming from a kind, compassionate, rational, voice and the very meaning full hand gestures completely captured me. Thank you for sharing this. I'm so glad to have found you and look forward to exploring more of your insights.

  • @joshuashibuvarghese3205
    @joshuashibuvarghese3205 5 днів тому

    He can easily play rush e

    • @NewJazz
      @NewJazz День тому

      LOL - Cheers from Oliver

  • @girlinagale
    @girlinagale 6 днів тому

    PayPal'd you a few coffees thanks.

    • @NewJazz
      @NewJazz 5 днів тому

      Thanks a lot :) :) :) Warm regards from Oliver

  • @CKILBY-zu7fq
    @CKILBY-zu7fq 6 днів тому

    I can't fit it in my van and still make music. But thanks.

    • @NewJazz
      @NewJazz 5 днів тому

      Hi :) Don’t worry. We do not need to know anything about scales to play great Music. We just need our good ears. Scales and theory are mostly for reflection... Cheers from Oliver

  • @yancikwei2386
    @yancikwei2386 7 днів тому

    I’m a vocal teacher,but i hope i can play keyboard to singing and compare for my voca student。 i try to improve my keyboard free skills!

  • @smbeatscraftstamil9745
    @smbeatscraftstamil9745 7 днів тому

    super and thank you

  • @musicislifefaith2372
    @musicislifefaith2372 7 днів тому

    Very good teaching. Clear and easy to understand. Thanks

  • @svestkakokos7871
    @svestkakokos7871 8 днів тому

    Ionian scale ❌ Onion scale ✅

    • @NewJazz
      @NewJazz 5 днів тому

      Correct hahaha - still working on my English... Cheers from Oliver

  • @boopy12g
    @boopy12g 9 днів тому

    1:25 started off like Erik Satie! Definitely subscribed

  • @Original_Lurke_fromthe_Unknown
    @Original_Lurke_fromthe_Unknown 9 днів тому

    Can you do a lesson on the Hexatonic Scale at some point? Or is there a Video on this channel? Thank you so much your friend Bill

    • @NewJazz
      @NewJazz 9 днів тому

      Hi Bill :) Great suggestion! But I have so many requests so I’m not sure if or when - I hope that you understand... but I'll have it in mind for sure :) Thanks a lot for your input and feedback. Cheers from Oliver

    • @Original_Lurke_fromthe_Unknown
      @Original_Lurke_fromthe_Unknown 8 днів тому

      @@NewJazz no problem Oliver.

  • @swediauntukanda1736
    @swediauntukanda1736 10 днів тому

    Can this lesson be applied to just normal blues? So when I do a blues song I can mix between the two scales?

    • @NewJazz
      @NewJazz 9 днів тому

      Hi :) Sometimes yes - it depends on the song, what sound we want and so on. In this playlist I've gathered all my lessons about blues and we also use hand grips to play 12 bar blues chord progressions ua-cam.com/play/PLd8gNAxPUcJw5aJHoXoWvu2g8D9I0g5fe.html Cheers from Oliver

    • @swediauntukanda1736
      @swediauntukanda1736 9 днів тому

      @@NewJazz Awesome. Your teaching is the best on youtube. Thank you.

  • @farzamhadi918
    @farzamhadi918 11 днів тому

    ❤️❤️❤️

  • @GRV-by7kn
    @GRV-by7kn 12 днів тому

    I can listen to this forever.

  • @GRV-by7kn
    @GRV-by7kn 12 днів тому

    3.56 - 4.03 killing stuff

  • @GRV-by7kn
    @GRV-by7kn 12 днів тому

    Superb!

  • @tkmfischerman2582
    @tkmfischerman2582 13 днів тому

    A ✨complete✨ guide? Double harmonic minor? Harmonic lydian? Neapolitan minor? Neapolitan major?

    • @NewJazz
      @NewJazz 12 днів тому

      Hi :) Other scales are just as valid as the scales shown in this vid. I just made a well-defined field of study; ‘the scales of harmonies’ (explained from 12:25) to limit the total number of scales to walk through. But I believe that I’ve shown you the way and method to continue the exploration... Best regards from Oliver

  • @jpkeys5356
    @jpkeys5356 13 днів тому

    How do use them in a song

    • @NewJazz
      @NewJazz 12 днів тому

      Hi :) The NewJazz channel is mostly about modal and free improvisation and not so much about playing songs and the old standards. I really hope that you understand and that it's ok with you. Cheers from Oliver

  • @888-dial-a-djentertainment3
    @888-dial-a-djentertainment3 13 днів тому

    Thank you so very very much

  • @user-dt3pv3bz7e
    @user-dt3pv3bz7e 14 днів тому

    Always so beautiful thank so much. love turkıye

  • @donaldkwren
    @donaldkwren 14 днів тому

    @NewJazz thanks this made clear things that I struggled with

  • @user-dt3pv3bz7e
    @user-dt3pv3bz7e 14 днів тому

    Thank so much the best teacher love turkiya

  • @user-dt3pv3bz7e
    @user-dt3pv3bz7e 15 днів тому

    Thanks so much

  • @joer4
    @joer4 15 днів тому

    this is the first time I have ever seen modal jazz explained in a way that makes sense. Thank you so much for this!

  • @thanhtruongvlogxinh5934
    @thanhtruongvlogxinh5934 15 днів тому

    Mr. Prehn has just a right mix of theory, practice, and performance. Thanks a lot.

  • @user-ol5gx7ci6d
    @user-ol5gx7ci6d 15 днів тому

    I discover my 4th finger dying and weak..... so easy so important exercise. THANKS!!!!

  • @trombonemunroe
    @trombonemunroe 15 днів тому

    Really love your content, man, keep up the great work!

  • @varvarasherman
    @varvarasherman 16 днів тому

    Amazing how much work Oliver puts into his videos, especially organising every scale so perfectly. Thank you so much! You should teach at a university!

  • @varvarasherman
    @varvarasherman 16 днів тому

    I believe there's a mistake in the formula of family 6. It shouldn't say W-H-W-H-W-H-W-H (as in whole-half-whole-half-etc.), but instead W-W-W-W-W-W-W (only wholes), otherwise it is identical to the diminished or family 5 on the chart, which alternates between whole and half steps.

    • @NewJazz
      @NewJazz 16 днів тому

      Correct and thanks :) I’ve made a spelling mistake on the graphics, I’m so sorry about that. The whole tone scale is of course 6*W. I have pinned a comment to the top explaining… Best regards from Oliver

    • @varvarasherman
      @varvarasherman 16 днів тому

      @@NewJazz All good! Didn't see the comment. Many thanks for a wonderful video, very educational and inspirational! Thank you for teaching me something I didn't learn in music school 😆

  • @owennovenski4794
    @owennovenski4794 16 днів тому

    A warm cheers! from New Zealand.

  • @225ktimur
    @225ktimur 16 днів тому

    i love your explanation... easy to practice

  • @ColorfulKeys
    @ColorfulKeys 16 днів тому

    How come I feel like watching The Bridgerton and Lady Whistledown :). Excellent explanation, so grateful I found your channel.

  • @driggerfireon5760
    @driggerfireon5760 16 днів тому

    Oliver !! Yo so cool 😎

  • @driggerfireon5760
    @driggerfireon5760 16 днів тому

    Can anyone find a better method of teaching out there? And as smooth and easy? Very gifted and talented teacher.

  • @MatthewMoore-fv2iw
    @MatthewMoore-fv2iw 16 днів тому

    Joe Henderson In and Out

  • @driggerfireon5760
    @driggerfireon5760 16 днів тому

    Fantastic teacher. Wonderful style - system of thinking -approach.

  • @user-dt3pv3bz7e
    @user-dt3pv3bz7e 17 днів тому

    Thank you so much

  • @ronniemacsween6977
    @ronniemacsween6977 17 днів тому

    Thanks so much!!!

  • @meglomania2001
    @meglomania2001 18 днів тому

    I don't think my life is going to be long enough to learn all of that 😢

    • @NewJazz
      @NewJazz 16 днів тому

      You certainly don't have to learn all scales - I haven't - then I for sure get confused… instead just recognize the system of families and look up specific scales whenever needed. Here is a PDF with all the scales, then you can always have them nearby: newjazz.dk/Compendiums/scales_of_harmonies.pdf Best regards from Oliver

  • @alcidespiedrahita3297
    @alcidespiedrahita3297 19 днів тому

    ¡Gracias!

    • @NewJazz
      @NewJazz 16 днів тому

      Thank you so much for your very generous voluntary “super thanks” donation - you help keep me going for sure!!! I'm very grateful :) :) :) Best regards from Oliver

  • @kfgrelaxingrhythm8038
    @kfgrelaxingrhythm8038 20 днів тому

    Amazing sir 😊

  • @keyboardtek
    @keyboardtek 20 днів тому

    50 years ago when I was a twenty year old budding jazz pianist, I ran into one of the top players in Buffalo. He said he was so used to playing complex clusters of dissonant chords and odd scales, that they no longer sound dissonant after a while and just more interesting and cool. At 69 years old now, I understand what he meant.

  •  20 днів тому

    Amazing

  • @johnjamatia9188
    @johnjamatia9188 21 день тому

    On the right hand what scales are you playing? Seems like right hand is playing scale based notes

    • @NewJazz
      @NewJazz 19 днів тому

      Hi :) That's a really good question. I'm not thinking so much about scales in this video, I think 'hand grips' - but if we should analyse this as musical scales (and that is also fun) we have a span form Bb Major scale over Mixolydian to Dorian - a mixture of those 3 - a mixture of minor and Major ;) Cheers from Oliver