Melodic Minor Explained 🎸 History, Theory & Why It Matters (Part 1 of 3 | GuitarNerdery 140)

Melodic Minor Explained 🎸 — Part 1 of 3 in my GuitarNerdery series. In this lesson I cover the history, theory, and why the Melodic Minor scale matters for guitarists.

What is the Melodic Minor scale, and why does it sound so unique? 🎶
In this lesson, I’ll break down the history and theory behind the Melodic Minor scale, how it came into existence, and why it’s such a powerful tool for modern guitarists.

👉 Perfect for players exploring jazz, fusion, prog, and advanced guitar theory.
👉 This is Part 1 of my Melodic Minor Trilogy — check out Parts 2 & 3 for scale shapes and modes!

Ultimate Backing Track 🎸🔊 | All Melodic Minor Modes in A:    • Ultimate Backing Track 🎸🔊 | All Melodic Mi...  
Ultimate Backing Track 🎸🔊 | G Melodic Minor – All 7 Modes:    • Ultimate Backing Track 🎸🔊 | G Melodic Mino...  

Timestamps:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:35 Melodic Minor derived from Aeolian & Harmonic Minor
00:05:40 Problem – What to do with this oriental sound?
00:06:47 Melodic Minor - Problem Solver
00:07:35 Classical versus Jazz Theory

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BENJAMIN SCHIPPRITT is an enthusiastic and passionate musician since the early 1980s. His main instruments and the foundation of his musical thinking are the electric and western acoustic guitar, but he also enjoys singing and playing the electric bass guitar. Additionally, he produces, records, and mixes music in his studio.

Spending a lifetime around his guitar, Benjamin has developed a virtuosic playing style and completed a full-time jazz guitar study at the Institute for the Arts (Artez) in the Netherlands. Despite his jazz background, he has a strong passion for rock music. His creative songwriting and contributions span many different styles of music, perfectly fitting that rocking attitude. Besides being a live and studio musician, he is utterly passionate about guitar teaching.

Benjamin Schippritt Located in Nijmegen, the Netherlands

Gitaarleraar in Nijmegen, Gitaarles in Nijmegen, Gitarist Nijmegen, Gitarrenunterricht Mülheim an der Ruhr, Musikschule Mülheim an der Ruhr, Neue Schule für Musik (Inhaber: Tom Täger)