Name: Ear Training: Part 2. Lets work on the major scale.
Uploaded: 2023-08-21T20:23:56.724Z
Duration: 2 min 53 s
Description: Let's practice hearing the foundational major scale.

Let's practice hearing the foundational major scale. 

Piano

The most important thing is to have a teacher who is prepared for each lesson.  You will get personalized instruction that is designed to inspire you each and every time.  This is key to sticking with the instrument for a long time.

I have over 15 years of teaching experience, an undergraduate degree in music, and continuing education with a local world class jazz musician.

I teach classical, jazz, improvisation, composition, ear training, songwriting, and instrumental music.

Please get in touch and ask me anything you want to know!

Ear Training: Part 2. Lets work on the major scale.

2bf2255c-05e8:37755;isclassifiedstrendingsuggestionsenableddt:42136;316f64c0-2415:46048;b2454379-d6cf:44572;335d7519-3303:46159;31885555-099a:47313;9979286f-d859:47315;i9de8100:55497;ei83g319:53872;596id705:58363;fg008402:58376;i6jj6667:86739;istutorredesignv2_1:73124;2b6i0532:68197;a5gbd220:61179;blogpwt:71359;5db3b892:67466;2a2j8400:70238;b534g232:70741;j91hb444:69773;18h21436:69961;85h98405:81245;0eie7335:76839;cia78296:75037;9b4gd804:78753;4d465237:81260;deisn977:110326;1d789912:110325;slcardst:87990;searchranking_newpqs:91321;b1ff5649:88417;d9c7i206:87231;ajgj0920:88926;a1d06430:92612;4fh22297:92227;3cf2h499:95552;90ahj157:94513;2a718373:100011;gg41j822:94817;3i5dg498:97157;437bb176:97771;241d3193:100431;9ab7j510:99496;a0ge6769:101092;bfb37872:105751;7f8gg909:114000;eh7a9388:114646;

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

I have been performing along the front range in Colorado for the last 10 years.  I perform with jazz trios, in rock and roll groups, and as a classical soloist!

Performer

I hope to be a fun teacher because I love teaching.  I have extensive training and playing experience in classical, jazz, improvisation, and composition.  

I strive to inspire my students and work to develope a personalized lesson for my students.

Ryan is a great teacher...  I started as a beginner and, well I am still a beginner, but he has already taught me so much and made me feel super comfortable starting from square one. :)

Ryan is an excellent teacher.  I have already learnt so much in 5 weeks.

I have had a great time learning with Ryan! He is very interactive and enjoyable I absolutely love his lessons!

Ryan is a fantastic teacher who quickly adapts his teaching style to your level and abilities on the piano. He always has a thought out, prepared lesson, and is extremely patient when teaching. I would strongly recommend Ryan to anyone looking to improve their piano skills.

Ryan Is a great piano teacher who caters his teaching style to his students preferences and strengths.  I have been taking piano lessons with him for about 7 years and he keeps me very engaged and motivated.  I would highly recommend him for all levels of students.

Ryan is a wonderful piano and music teacher. He is enthusiastic, talented and organized. I continue to learn from him and apply his wealth of knowledge.

Ryan has been my children's piano teacher for more than 6 years. He is enthusiastic, talented, and loves teaching. My older son started playing piano because his Grandma was a very good concert pianist in Germany, and my husband wanted him to learn how to play. According to my son, the only reason he kept learning was Ryan: his way of teaching, his talent and his inspiration.

I'll play through two note examples within the A minor scale.  Try to hear the different intervals!

Ear Training Part 3.  Work on hearing a minor scale.

We work on phrasing and using the blues scale creatively.  I try to give you some suggestions and parameters so that you feel like you have an idea where to start.

Ryan T.

Ear Training: Part 2. Lets work on the major scale.

Ryan's Piano videos

Ear Training Part 3. Work on hearing a minor scale.

Improvisation Activity Part #2. A minor blues.

Ear Training: Part 2. Lets work on the major scale.

Ear Training #5: More on a minor scale

Ear Training #4. More on Major scales.

Ear Training #1. How to hear 2nds, 3rds, 8th!

Rhythm Cards: Part 3

Rhythm Cards: Part 2.

Rhythm Cards: Part 1

Improvisation Lesson 101

Teacher Reviews (9)

Book online lesson

Star Wars

A Simple Tip to Understand 8th Note Rhythm

Clair de Lune by Claude Debussy adapted by John Thompson

Can-Can - Jacques Offenbach (Beginner Level)

Chord

A Simple Trick to Improve Hand Coordination

Vocalise excerpt

Left handed Silent Night

When You Wish Upon a Star - Leigh Harline, From "Pinocchio".

Bewitched (from Pal Joey) - Richard Rodgers. Piano, Intermediate level

Related Subjects