The Scales of Harmonies: Here
This PDF contains an overview of the 33 scales presented in this NewJazz lesson: https://youtu.be/Vq2xt2D3e3E
The scales are organized in 7 families.
Each family has a specific interval pattern and the scales can be defined by the degree/starting-point on that interval pattern.
The 33 scales are derived by complying with some very simple rules:
1) The scales may only contain half, whole and whole-and-a-half steps.
2) Half steps may not be neighbors.
3) Whole and Whole-and-a-half steps may not be neighbors.
4) Whole-and-a-half steps may not be neighbors.
If we comply with these simple rules we limit our total number of scales to 33 AND we make sure
that all our scales are well suited for building up straightforward and evident harmonies.
That may also be why these 33 “scales of harmonies” have been so popular throughout western music history!!!