Uploaded September 2017 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
We talk how to create vocal runs using 3-note pentatonic chunks. This simple approach is extremely powerful for improvising vocal runs but also allows for deep creative variation.
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If you've ever wondered how to come up with your own vocal runs, the basic idea here is simple. Tons of runs come from the pentatonic scale (1 2 3 5 6). For our purposes, we'll break down the pentatonic scale into a series of 3 note chunks that we can use like melodic building blocks. For creating and singing fast vocal riffs and runs, this approach is extraordinarily effective and describes a staggering number of runs you'll come across.
Within one pentatonic scale, there's only 3 basic types of 3-note pentatonic chunk: step-leap (6 5 3 and 2 1 6), leap-step (1 6 5 and 5 3 2) and step-step (1 2 3). Meaning you can practice these until they're laser-focused and perfect. We go through one of the chunks in the video, then apply it to a melody. In my Vocal Runs Workshop, we go through all of them (and longer chunks as well as other riff pieces) in detail.
After you have the chunks perfected, you can get down to decorating melodies with one, adding a subtle filigree, or adding the chunks together to create longer, more ornate embellishments.
We talk how to create vocal runs using 3-note pentatonic chunks. This simple approach is extremely powerful for improvising vocal runs but also allows for deep creative variation.
Check out my singing lesson downloads! galtmusic.com/lessons/products
My previous video on how to sing fast vocal runs: youtube.com/watch?v=5ez36Yb-42M
Support my videos: patreon.com/sahergalt
Facebook: facebook.com/sahergalt
Twitter: twitter.com/galtmusic
If you've ever wondered how to come up with your own vocal runs, the basic idea here is simple. Tons of runs come from the pentatonic scale (1 2 3 5 6). For our purposes, we'll break down the pentatonic scale into a series of 3 note chunks that we can use like melodic building blocks. For creating and singing fast vocal riffs and runs, this approach is extraordinarily effective and describes a staggering number of runs you'll come across.
Within one pentatonic scale, there's only 3 basic types of 3-note pentatonic chunk: step-leap (6 5 3 and 2 1 6), leap-step (1 6 5 and 5 3 2) and step-step (1 2 3). Meaning you can practice these until they're laser-focused and perfect. We go through one of the chunks in the video, then apply it to a melody. In my Vocal Runs Workshop, we go through all of them (and longer chunks as well as other riff pieces) in detail.
After you have the chunks perfected, you can get down to decorating melodies with one, adding a subtle filigree, or adding the chunks together to create longer, more ornate embellishments.
