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mmmmmmmm aaaaaaaa tttttttt eeeeeeee ,,,,,,,, NNNNNNNN oooooooo
-------- HHHHHHHH oooooooo llllllll dddddddd ssssssss --------
BBBBBBBB aaaaaaaa rrrrrrrr rrrrrrrr eeeeeeee dddddddd ,,,,,,,,
SSSSSSSS uuuuuuuu pppppppp eeeeeeee rrrrrrrr GGGGGGGG uuuuuuuu
iiiiiiii dddddddd eeeeeeee TTTTTTTT oooooooo IIIIIIII nnnnnnnn
ssssssss tttttttt aaaaaaaa nnnnnnnn tttttttt llllllll yyyyyyyy
IIIIIIII mmmmmmmm pppppppp rrrrrrrr oooooooo vvvvvvvv eeeeeeee
YYYYYYYY oooooooo uuuuuuuu rrrrrrrr GGGGGGGG uuuuuuuu iiiiiiii
tttttttt aaaaaaaa rrrrrrrr PPPPPPPP llllllll aaaaaaaa yyyyyyyy
iiiiiiii nnnnnnnn gggggggg !!!!!!!!
AAAAAAAA mmmmmmmm aaaaaaaa zzzzzzzz iiiiiiii nnnnnnnn gggggggg
GGGGGGGG uuuuuuuu iiiiiiii tttttttt aaaaaaaa rrrrrrrr
SSSSSSSS eeeeeeee cccccccc rrrrrrrr eeeeeeee tttttttt ssssssss
!!!!!!!! BBBBBBBB yyyyyyyy DDDDDDDD aaaaaaaa nnnnnnnn DDDDDDDD
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The Ultimate, No-Holds-Barred, Super-Guide To Instantly Improve
Your Guitar Playing!
Dear Fellow Guitarist,Dear Fellow Guitarist,Dear Fellow
Guitarist,Dear Fellow Guitarist,
ou are about to embark on a journey through the amazing ou are
about to embark on a journey through the amazing ou are about to
embark on a journey through the amazing ou are about to embark on a
journey through the amazing world of guitar. world of guitar. world
of guitar. world of guitar. Youre going to learn how to play the
major
scales, minor scales, all seven modes, chords, barre chords, and
much more. Even if you dont know which end of the guitar to hold,
youre still going to make quick progress -- I guarantee it! HHHHow
ow ow ow TTTTo o o o UUUUse se se se TTTThis his his his
GGGGuide:uide:uide:uide:
Everything in this guide is explained in detail in the video
lessons which accompany your course. Theres no need to beat your
head against the wall trying to understand a certain concept.
Simply watch the accompanying video lessons ALONG WITH your guide
-- I go over everything with you.
Theres no need to try and learn everything all at once. Take
your time and go slowly, making sure that you have a firm
understanding of each concept before you move on to the next.
Y
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Make sure you are PLAYING along with the examples! Dont just sit
back and watch. Grab youre guitar and try it! Youll learn faster
and make more progress.
Have fun! I repeat, HAVE FUN! Lets face it. For the vast
majority of us, playing guitar is -- and will most likely remain --
a hobby, not a profession. So, remember to make sure that youre
having fun. Now, Im not saying that that learning guitar is going
to be a bed a roses. Its not. Sometimes it takes a lot of HARD work
to get good. No, I take that back. It takes a lot of hard work to
even be able to play anything at all! But the important thing is to
have fun. If you make mistakes, who cares? Keep practicing and soon
youll be playing things you never thought possible.
Important Note About The Movable Positions And Tab:Important
Note About The Movable Positions And Tab:Important Note About The
Movable Positions And Tab:Important Note About The Movable
Positions And Tab: As soon as you start practicing the scales in
this book you will notice something: the movable fretboard patterns
and the tab do NOT always match. This is on purpose. The reason is
simple: there are several different ways to play the same scale.
This will expose you to a least two. You can play both variations
and see which one you like best. Ive tried to indicate when the
movable pattern and the tab do NOT match. Please keep your eyes
pealed for this as you go through each position.
Important Note About The Modes:Important Note About The
Modes:Important Note About The Modes:Important Note About The
Modes: You will also see that Ive labeled each position for you
with the position number AND the corresponding mode (major scale
and melodic scale only). Try to keep in mind that each position of
the major scale corresponds to a particular mode. Also, remember
that each mode can be transposed from one key to another.
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So, grab your guitar, lock the door and roll up your sleeves.
And lets get started! Cheers,
Dan Denley
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Table Of ContentsTable Of ContentsTable Of ContentsTable Of
Contents Table Of
Contents..................................................................................................................................................................5
Guitar Lessons Covered on DVD
1.........................................................................................................................................7
From The Lesson Titled Chords
..........................................................................................................................................7
Chord Progressions Using Major CAGED
Chords...................................................................................................................8
From The Lesson Titled Reading Tab
..............................................................................................................................
12
From The Lesson Titled Playing Tab
...............................................................................................................................
13
From The Lesson Titled Building Finger
Strength...........................................................................................................
14
From The Lesson Titled, Notes On The
Fretboard...........................................................................................................
19
The Major Scale
Formula:...................................................................................................................................................
19
A Major Scale In All Seven
Positions..................................................................................................................................
24
A Major Scale In All Seven
Positions..................................................................................................................................
26
A Major Scale In All Seven
Positions..................................................................................................................................
27
Position 1, Major Scale: : Ionian Mode
..............................................................................................................................
28
Position 2, Major Scale: Dorian Mode
................................................................................................................................
30
Position 3, Major Scale: Phrygian
Mode.............................................................................................................................
32
Position 4, Major Scale: Lydian Mode
................................................................................................................................
34
Position 5, Major Scale: Mixolydian Mode
.........................................................................................................................
36
Position 6, Major Scale: Aeolian Mode (same as Natural Minor)
...................................................................................
38
Position 7, Major Scale: Locrian Mode
...............................................................................................................................
40
From The Lesson Titled, Power
Chords...........................................................................................................................
41
From The Lesson Titled, Scale Degrees
..........................................................................................................................
43
Guitar Lessons Covered On DVD 2
.....................................................................................................................................
44
From The Lesson Titled,
Intervals...................................................................................................................................
44
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Intervals Found In The Major
Scale...................................................................................................................................
49
Three different forms of the G major 7th
chord..................................................................................................................
50
From The Lesson Titled, The Minor
Scale........................................................................................................................
51
The Harmonic Minor
Scale..................................................................................................................................................
54
The Melodic Minor
Scale.....................................................................................................................................................
56
Intervals Found In The Natural Minor
Scale......................................................................................................................
62
From The Lesson Titled,
.....................................................................................................................................................
63
Creating Chords Using Intervals
.....................................................................................................................................
63
Quick Reference Guide For Interpreting Chord
Symbols...................................................................................................
64
From The Lesson Titled, Practicing Concepts
.................................................................................................................
67
The Natural Minor Scale
.....................................................................................................................................................
71
G Natural Minor Scale In All Seven Positions
....................................................................................................................
72
The Harmonic Minor
Scale..................................................................................................................................................
86
The Melodic Minor
Scale...................................................................................................................................................
101
From The Lesson Titled, Barre Chords
..........................................................................................................................
132
Sample Chord Progressions Using Barre Chords:
............................................................................................................
132
Example 4
.........................................................................................................................................................................
135
From The Lesson Titled, Pentatonic
Scales...................................................................................................................
136
Transcription of Solo at End of Pentatonic Scales
section...............................................................................................
143
Conclusion
........................................................................................................................................................................
147
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GuiGuiGuiGuitar tar tar tar Lessons Covered Lessons Covered
Lessons Covered Lessons Covered oooon DVD 1n DVD 1n DVD 1n DVD
1
From From From From The Lesson Titled The Lesson Titled The
Lesson Titled The Lesson Titled ChordsChordsChordsChords
The The The The Major CAGED ChordsMajor CAGED ChordsMajor CAGED
ChordsMajor CAGED Chords
C MajorC MajorC MajorC Major A MajorA MajorA MajorA Major G
MajorG MajorG MajorG Major E MajorE MajorE MajorE Major D MajorD
MajorD MajorD Major
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Chord Progressions Using Major CAGED ChordsChord Progressions
Using Major CAGED ChordsChord Progressions Using Major CAGED
ChordsChord Progressions Using Major CAGED Chords
Progression 1: G|D|C|DProgression 1: G|D|C|DProgression 1:
G|D|C|DProgression 1: G|D|C|D
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PPPProgression 2:rogression 2:rogression 2:rogression 2:
D|A|G|A|D D|A|G|A|D D|A|G|A|D D|A|G|A|D
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Progression 3: C|G|CProgression 3: C|G|CProgression 3:
C|G|CProgression 3: C|G|C
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Progression 4:Progression 4:Progression 4:Progression 4:
A|E|D|E|AA|E|D|E|AA|E|D|E|AA|E|D|E|A
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From The Lesson Titled From The Lesson Titled From The Lesson
Titled From The Lesson Titled Reading TabReading TabReading
TabReading Tab
Chords Discussed:Chords Discussed:Chords Discussed:Chords
Discussed:
G Major Chord C Major Chord A Major Chord
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From The Lesson TitFrom The Lesson TitFrom The Lesson TitFrom
The Lesson Titled led led led Playing TabPlaying TabPlaying
TabPlaying Tab E Minor Pentatonic ScaleE Minor Pentatonic ScaleE
Minor Pentatonic ScaleE Minor Pentatonic Scale
E minor pentatonic scale in one octave on 1 stringE minor
pentatonic scale in one octave on 1 stringE minor pentatonic scale
in one octave on 1 stringE minor pentatonic scale in one octave on
1 string
|---------------| |---------------| |---------------|
|---------------| |---------------| |-0-3-5-7-10-12-|
E minor pentatonic scale in one octave on 3 stringsE minor
pentatonic scale in one octave on 3 stringsE minor pentatonic scale
in one octave on 3 stringsE minor pentatonic scale in one octave on
3 strings
|-----------------| |-----------------| |-----------------|
|-------0-2-------| |----0-2----------| |-0-3-------------|
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From The Lesson Titled Building Finger StrFrom The Lesson Titled
Building Finger StrFrom The Lesson Titled Building Finger StrFrom
The Lesson Titled Building Finger Strengthengthengthength
Exercise 1: Chromatic A
scendingExercise 1: Chrom
atic A
scendingExercise 1: Chrom
atic A
scendingExercise 1: Chrom
atic A
scending
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Exercise Exercise Exercise Exercise 22 22
: Chromatic
: Chromatic
: Chromatic
: Chromatic DeDe DeDe scending
scendingscendingscending
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Exercise 3Exercise 3Exercise 3Exercise 3 : Chrom
atic
: Chromatic
: Chromatic
: Chromatic A
scending/DescendingAscending/Descending
Ascending/Descending
Ascending/Descending
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Exercise Exercise Exercise Exercise 44 44
: : : : Mixed
Mixed
Mixed
Mixed Chrom
aChrom
aChrom
aChrom
atic A
scendingtic A
scendingtic A
scendingtic A
scending /Descending/Descending/Descending/Descending
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Exercise 5: Exercise 5: Exercise 5: Exercise 5: Skipping
Chrom
atic A
scendingSkipping Chrom
atic A
scendingSkipping Chrom
atic A
scendingSkipping Chrom
atic A
scending
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From The Lesson Titled, From The Lesson Titled, From The Lesson
Titled, From The Lesson Titled, Notes On The FretboardNotes On The
FretboardNotes On The FretboardNotes On The Fretboard
******** Note: Note: Note: Note: In addition to the information
on the DVD, use the Guitar Codex software to memorize the notes on
the fretboard. This software will give you a visual representation
of the notes on
the fretboard as well as a vast number of chords and scales. A
video tutorial on how to download this software as well as how to
use it, is included with your course.
The Major Scale The Major Scale The Major Scale The Major Scale
Formula: Formula: Formula: Formula:
Whole step | Whole step | Half step | Whole step | Whole step |
Whole step | Half step
Abbreviated, the formula looks like:
W| W | H | W | W | W | H
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Remember: Remember: Remember: Remember: A whole step is when you
skip a fret. A half step is from one fret to the next fret (without
skipping). Whole and half steps can ascend (go up the fretboard) or
descend (go down the fretboard). For example:
Whole Step, AscendingWhole Step, AscendingWhole Step,
AscendingWhole Step, Ascending
|-----| |-----| |-----| |-----| |-----| |-3-5-|
Whole Step, Whole Step, Whole Step, Whole Step,
DeDeDeDescendingscendingscendingscending
|-----| |-----| |-----| |-----| |-----| |-5-3-|
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Half Step, AscendingHalf Step, AscendingHalf Step, AscendingHalf
Step, Ascending
|-----| |-----| |-----| |-----| |-----| |-4-5-|
Half StepHalf StepHalf StepHalf Step, Descending, Descending,
Descending, Descending
|-----| |-----| |-----| |-----| |-----| |-5-4-|
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G Major ScaleG Major ScaleG Major ScaleG Major Scale oooon n n n
oooone ne ne ne sssstring using the whole/half step formula for the
major scaletring using the whole/half step formula for the major
scaletring using the whole/half step formula for the major
scaletring using the whole/half step formula for the major
scale
G Major Scale G Major Scale G Major Scale G Major Scale iiiin
one octave on three stringsn one octave on three stringsn one
octave on three stringsn one octave on three strings
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G Major Scale in two octaves (first position)G Major Scale in
two octaves (first position)G Major Scale in two octaves (first
position)G Major Scale in two octaves (first position)
Movable Major Scale PatternMovable Major Scale PatternMovable
Major Scale PatternMovable Major Scale Pattern (1(1(1(1sssstttt
position) position) position) position)
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A Major ScaleA Major ScaleA Major ScaleA Major Scale In All
Seven Positions In All Seven Positions In All Seven Positions In
All Seven Positions
The tablature in the following diagram is NOT exactly the same
as what is played in the video. The reason is that there are many
approaches to playing scales. This way, you are exposed to at least
two. For same reason, the notation and the movable patterns wont
always match. This is true for all the scales in this book. The
only difference between what only you see in the video and what is
notated below is the 2nd string always has two notes, not
three.
How To Understand Each Column HeadingHow To Understand Each
Column HeadingHow To Understand Each Column HeadingHow To
Understand Each Column Heading Position NumberPosition
NumberPosition NumberPosition Number Most books, videos and other
guitar instructional material teach a scale in only one position.
Thats great when youre starting out. But, the problem with that
approach is that once youve mastered that position, youre stuck!
Great guitarists know that there are actually seven different
positions in which to play any scale. Once you learn the seven,
movable patterns you can play your solos over the ENTIRE fretboard!
Heres Heres Heres Heres what you need to know about the seven
positions:what you need to know about the seven positions:what you
need to know about the seven positions:what you need to know about
the seven positions: Every scale has a total of seven positions
Every scale has a total of seven positions Every scale has a total
of seven positions Every scale has a total of seven positions that
is can be played in.that is can be played in.that is can be played
in.that is can be played in. The reason is that there are seven
different notes in every scale. For example, the A Major scale has
these seven notes: A, B, C#, D, E, F#, G#. Each position
corresponds to one of these seven notesEach position corresponds to
one of these seven notesEach position corresponds to one of these
seven notesEach position corresponds to one of these seven notes of
the scale of the scale of the scale of the scale.... Therefore, for
the A major scale, Position 1 starts on A. Position 2, starts on B.
Position 3, starts on C#. Position 4, starts on D. And so on, and
so forth. In the major scaIn the major scaIn the major scaIn the
major scale, ele, ele, ele, each ach ach ach of the seven of the
seven of the seven of the seven
positionpositionpositionpositionssss also repr also repr also repr
also represents aesents aesents aesents a Mode.Mode.Mode.Mode. So,
once youve memorized all seven positions, you also memorized (the
first position) of each of the seven modes! Cool, huh? Now, each
mode has its own set of seven positions, but you dont need to worry
about that, right now. Just be aware that as you are practicing
each position, you are simultaneously playing one of the seven
modes.
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A A A A Quick List Of The Positions In The Major Scale Quick
List Of The Positions In The Major Scale Quick List Of The
Positions In The Major Scale Quick List Of The Positions In The
Major Scale And Their Corresponding ModeAnd Their Corresponding
ModeAnd Their Corresponding ModeAnd Their Corresponding
Mode::::
Position in Major ScalePosition in Major ScalePosition in Major
ScalePosition in Major Scale CorreCorreCorreCorresponding
Modesponding Modesponding Modesponding Mode
Position 1Position 1Position 1Position 1
IonianIonianIonianIonian
Position 2Position 2Position 2Position 2
DorianDorianDorianDorian
Position 3Position 3Position 3Position 3
PhrygianPhrygianPhrygianPhrygian
Position 4Position 4Position 4Position 4
LydianLydianLydianLydian
Position 5Position 5Position 5Position 5
MixolydianMixolydianMixolydianMixolydian
Position 6Position 6Position 6Position 6
AeolianAeolianAeolianAeolian
Position 7Position 7Position 7Position 7
LocrianLocrianLocrianLocrian
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The Movable PatternThe Movable PatternThe Movable PatternThe
Movable Pattern Take special note of the column labeled
MMMMovableovableovableovable PPPPatternatternatternattern.... This
column gives you a movable pattern for each position of the scale.
IMPORTANT!IMPORTANT!IMPORTANT!IMPORTANT! It may not look like much,
but the Movable PatternsMovable PatternsMovable PatternsMovable
Patterns Ive given you for each position are the KEYS TO UNLOCK
your ability to play anywhere on the fretboard! I Repeat: The
movable patterns are the secret codesecret codesecret codesecret
code that you need to crack in order to play anywhere on the
fretboard. Do NOT overlook these little, simple patterns. The
reason they are so important is because once youve memorized each
pattern, you can then transpose (move to another key) that pattern
to any key on the fretboard. If you want to play the A major scale,
simply take position 1 and start on A (5th fret, 6th string). Then
follow the pattern. For example:
The A Major Scale On 1 StringThe A Major Scale On 1 StringThe A
Major Scale On 1 StringThe A Major Scale On 1 String
|----------------------------------------------------------|
|----------------------------------------------------------|
|----------------------------------------------------------|
|----------------------------------------------------------|
|----------------------------------------------------------|
|-----5-----7-----9-----10-----12-----14-----16-----17-----|
A, the root of 1st note of the scale, is your starting point
for position 1.
B, the 2nd degree of the A scale, is your
starting point for position 2.
C#, the 3nd degree of the A scale, is
your starting point for position 3.
D, the 4th degree of the A scale, is your starting point for
position 4.
E, the 5th degree of the A scale, is
your starting point for position 5.
F#, the 6th degree of the A scale, is your
starting point for position 6.
G#, the 7th degree of the A scale, is
your starting point for position 7.
A, the root of
the key of A, starts over with
position 1.
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A Major Scale In All Seven PositionsA Major Scale In All Seven
PositionsA Major Scale In All Seven PositionsA Major Scale In All
Seven Positions Position 1Position 1Position 1Position 1, A Major
Scale, A Major Scale, A Major Scale, A Major Scale: : : : A A A A
IonianIonianIonianIonian
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MovablMovablMovablMovable Patterne Patterne Patterne Pattern
Position 1, Major Scale: Position 1, Major Scale: Position 1,
Major Scale: Position 1, Major Scale: : : : :
IonianIonianIonianIonian ModeModeModeMode
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Position Position Position Position 2222, A Major Scale: B
Dorian , A Major Scale: B Dorian , A Major Scale: B Dorian , A
Major Scale: B Dorian
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Movable PatternMovable PatternMovable PatternMovable Pattern
Position 2, Major ScalePosition 2, Major ScalePosition 2, Major
ScalePosition 2, Major Scale: : : : DorDorDorDorianianianian Mode
Mode Mode Mode
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Position Position Position Position 3333, A Major Scale: C#
Phrygian Mode, A Major Scale: C# Phrygian Mode, A Major Scale: C#
Phrygian Mode, A Major Scale: C# Phrygian Mode
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Movable PatternMovable PatternMovable PatternMovable Pattern
Position Position Position Position 3333, , , , Major Scale:
Major Scale: Major Scale: Major Scale:
PhrygiaPhrygiaPhrygiaPhrygiannnn Mode Mode Mode Mode
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Position Position Position Position 4444, A Major Scale: D
Lydian Mode, A Major Scale: D Lydian Mode, A Major Scale: D Lydian
Mode, A Major Scale: D Lydian Mode
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Movable PMovable PMovable PMovable Patternatternatternattern
Position 4, Major Scale: Position 4, Major Scale: Position 4,
Major Scale: Position 4, Major Scale: LydiLydiLydiLydianananan Mode
Mode Mode Mode
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Position Position Position Position 5555, A Major Scale, A Major
Scale, A Major Scale, A Major Scale: E Mixolydian Mode: E
Mixolydian Mode: E Mixolydian Mode: E Mixolydian Mode
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Movable PatternMovable PatternMovable PatternMovable Pattern
Position 5, Major Scale: Position 5, Major Scale: Position 5,
Major Scale: Position 5, Major Scale:
MixolydiaMixolydiaMixolydiaMixolydiannnn Mode Mode Mode Mode
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Position Position Position Position 6666, A Major Scale: F#
Aeolian (same as Natural Minor), A Major Scale: F# Aeolian (same as
Natural Minor), A Major Scale: F# Aeolian (same as Natural Minor),
A Major Scale: F# Aeolian (same as Natural Minor)
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Movable PatternMovable PatternMovable PatternMovable Pattern
Position 6, Major Scale:Position 6, Major Scale:Position 6,
Major Scale:Position 6, Major Scale: Aeolian Aeolian Aeolian
Aeolian Mode (same as Natural Minor) Mode (same as Natural Minor)
Mode (same as Natural Minor) Mode (same as Natural Minor)
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Position Position Position Position 7777, A Major Scale: G#
Locrian Mode, A Major Scale: G# Locrian Mode, A Major Scale: G#
Locrian Mode, A Major Scale: G# Locrian Mode
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Movable PatternMovable PatternMovable PatternMovable Pattern
Position 7, Major ScaPosition 7, Major ScaPosition 7, Major
ScaPosition 7, Major Scale: le: le: le:
LocrLocrLocrLocrianianianian Mode Mode Mode Mode
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From The Lesson From The Lesson From The Lesson From The Lesson
Titled, Titled, Titled, Titled, Power ChordsPower ChordsPower
ChordsPower Chords
Notes about Power ChordsNotes about Power ChordsNotes about
Power ChordsNotes about Power Chords
Power chords are the building blocks of thousands and thousands
of rock songs. They are simple and can be easily moved around the
fretboard in any key.
They do NOT contain the 3rd degree of the chord, therefore, they
are neither major nor minor.
This gives them a certain ability to slide in and out of
different keys that is not found in a standard triad.
Generally power chords are played only on the 5th and 6th
strings, or the 4th and 5th.
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ExampleExampleExampleExample of how power chords can be played
of how power chords can be played of how power chords can be played
of how power chords can be played onononon b b b both the 5oth the
5oth the 5oth the 5thththth/6/6/6/6thththth s s s strings AND the
4trings AND the 4trings AND the 4trings AND the
4thththth/5/5/5/5thththth strings strings strings strings::::
E Power ChordE Power ChordE Power ChordE Power Chord |--------|
|--------| |--------| |--------| |---14---| |---12---|
=
E Power ChordE Power ChordE Power ChordE Power Chord |-------|
|-------| |-------| |---7---| |---5---| |-------|
B B B B Power ChordPower ChordPower ChordPower Chord |-------|
|-------| |-------| |-------| |---9---| |---7---|
=
BBBB Power Chord Power Chord Power Chord Power Chord |-------|
|-------| |-------| |---4---| |---2---| |-------|
DDDD Power Chord Power Chord Power Chord Power Chord |--------|
|--------| |--------| |--------| |---12---| |---10---|
=
DDDD Power ChordPower ChordPower ChordPower Chord |-------|
|-------| |-------| |-------| |---7---| |---5---|
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FromFromFromFrom The Lesson Titled, The Lesson Titled, The
Lesson Titled, The Lesson Titled, Scale DegreesScale DegreesScale
DegreesScale Degrees
Each note in a scale can be referred to as a specific scale
degree: the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth or
seventh.
Heres the G Major Scale in one octave on three strings:Heres the
G Major Scale in one octave on three strings:Heres the G Major
Scale in one octave on three strings:Heres the G Major Scale in one
octave on three strings:
Heres the G Major scale inHeres the G Major scale inHeres the G
Major scale inHeres the G Major scale in one octave with each
degree identified for you: one octave with each degree identified
for you: one octave with each degree identified for you: one octave
with each degree identified for you:
|-----------------------------------------------|
|-----------------------------------------------|
|-----------------------------------------------|
|-----------------------------2(6th)-4(7th)-5(1st)-|
|------------2(3rd)-3(4th)-5(5th)------------------|
|-3(1st)-5(2nd)-----------------------------------|
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GGGGuitar Lessons Covered On DVD uitar Lessons Covered On DVD
uitar Lessons Covered On DVD uitar Lessons Covered On DVD 2222 From
The Lesson Titled, Intervals
In music, the space between any two notes can be measured. This
space or distance is called an interval. Intervals are the building
blocks of chords. Once you understand intervals, you can build any
chord in any key (even if youve never heard of that chord.)
Heres the G Major scale in one octave with each interval
identified for Heres the G Major scale in one octave with each
interval identified for Heres the G Major scale in one octave with
each interval identified for Heres the G Major scale in one octave
with each interval identified for you:you:you:you:
|------------------------------------------------|
|------------------------------------------------|
|------------------------------------------------|
|-----------------------------2(6th)-4(7th)-5(1st)-|
|------------2(3rd)-3(4th)-5(5th)------------------|
|-3(1st)-5(2nd)-----------------------------------|
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In any major key...In any major key...In any major key...In any
major key...
The distance between the 1st degree of the scale and the 2nd
degree = Major 2Major 2Major 2Major 2ndndndnd. (Also notated
M2)
Major 2Major 2Major 2Major 2ndndndnd in the key of G Major in
the key of G Major in the key of G Major in the key of G Major
|-----| |-----| |-----| |-----| |-----| |-3-5-|
The distance between the 1st degree of the scale and the 3rd
degree = Major 3Major 3Major 3Major 3rdrdrdrd.
(Also notated M3)
Major Major Major Major 3333rdrdrdrd in the key of G Major in
the key of G Major in the key of G Major in the key of G Major
|-----| |-----| |-----| |-----| |---2-| |-3---|
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The distance between the 1st degree of the scale and the 4th
degree = Perfect 4Perfect 4Perfect 4Perfect 4th.th.th.th.. (Also
notated P4)
Perfect 4th in the key of G MajorPerfect 4th in the key of G
MajorPerfect 4th in the key of G MajorPerfect 4th in the key of G
Major
|-----| |-----| |-----| |-----| |---3-| |-3---|
The distance between the 1st degree of the scale and the 5th
degree = Perfect 5Perfect 5Perfect 5Perfect 5thththth. (Also
notated P5)
Perfect 5Perfect 5Perfect 5Perfect 5thththth in t in t in t in
the key of G Major he key of G Major he key of G Major he key of G
Major
(this interval makes up the famous power chord)(this interval
makes up the famous power chord)(this interval makes up the famous
power chord)(this interval makes up the famous power chord) |-----|
|-----| |-----| |-----| |---5-| |-3---|
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The distance between the 1st degree of the scale and the 6th
degree = Major 6Major 6Major 6Major 6thththth. (Also notated
M6)
Major 6th in the key of G Major Major 6th in the key of G Major
Major 6th in the key of G Major Major 6th in the key of G Major
|-----| |-----| |-----| |---2-| |-----| |-3---|
The distance between the 1st degree of the scale and the 7th
degree = Major 7Major 7Major 7Major 7thththth. (Also notated
M7)
Major 7th in the key of G MajorMajor 7th in the key of G
MajorMajor 7th in the key of G MajorMajor 7th in the key of G
Major
|-----| |-----| |-----| |---4-| |-----| |-3---|
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The distance between the 1st degree of the scale and the 8th
degree = Perfect 8Perfect 8Perfect 8Perfect 8thththth or an octave.
(Also notated P8)
Perfect 8th (or an octave) in the key of G MajorPerfect 8th (or
an octave) in the key of G MajorPerfect 8th (or an octave) in the
key of G MajorPerfect 8th (or an octave) in the key of G Major
|-----| |-----| |-----| |---5-| |-----| |-3---|
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Play the following intervals. Play the following intervals. Play
the following intervals. Play the following intervals. Say the name
of the interval out loud as you play it. Try to remember the sound
of the interval. Its a good idea to be able to sing the intervals
as well. This will help you internalize
the sound of each interval.
Intervals Found In The Major ScaleIntervals Found In The Major
ScaleIntervals Found In The Major ScaleIntervals Found In The Major
Scale
Once you understand intervals Once you understand intervals Once
you understand intervals Once you understand intervals you can
build any chord you want. For example:you can build any chord you
want. For example:you can build any chord you want. For example:you
can build any chord you want. For example:
G Major 7G Major 7G Major 7G Major 7thththth Chord (also notated
GM7) Chord (also notated GM7) Chord (also notated GM7) Chord (also
notated GM7) |-------| |-------| |-------| |---4---| (Major 7th)
|---2---| (3rd) |---3---| (root
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Three different forms of the G major 7Three different forms of
the G major 7Three different forms of the G major 7Three different
forms of the G major 7thththth chord. chord. chord. chord.
Play each of these.Play each of these.Play each of these.Play
each of these.
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From From From From ThThThThe e e e Lesson Titled, The Lesson
Titled, The Lesson Titled, The Lesson Titled, The Minor ScaleMinor
ScaleMinor ScaleMinor Scale
The Natural Minor ScaleThe Natural Minor ScaleThe Natural Minor
ScaleThe Natural Minor Scale To make any major scale minor, simply
lower the 3rd, 6th and 7th
degrees of the major scale by a step (one fret).
The G Major Scale in one octaveThe G Major Scale in one
octaveThe G Major Scale in one octaveThe G Major Scale in one
octave
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The G Natural Minor Scale in one octaveThe G Natural Minor Scale
in one octaveThe G Natural Minor Scale in one octaveThe G Natural
Minor Scale in one octave
Another way to play this scale is:
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The G Natural Minor Scale in two octavesThe G Natural Minor
Scale in two octavesThe G Natural Minor Scale in two octavesThe G
Natural Minor Scale in two octaves
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The The The The Harmonic Harmonic Harmonic Harmonic Minor
ScaleMinor ScaleMinor ScaleMinor Scale To make any natural minor
scale, harmonic minor,
simply raise the 7th degree a step (one fret)
The G Harmonic Minor Scale in oThe G Harmonic Minor Scale in
oThe G Harmonic Minor Scale in oThe G Harmonic Minor Scale in one
octavene octavene octavene octave
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The G Harmonic Minor Scale in two octavesThe G Harmonic Minor
Scale in two octavesThe G Harmonic Minor Scale in two octavesThe G
Harmonic Minor Scale in two octaves
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The Melodic MinorThe Melodic MinorThe Melodic MinorThe Melodic
Minor Scale Scale Scale Scale
The melodic minor is unique. When you ascend (go up the
fretboard) you raise the 6th and 7th degrees. When you descend (go
down the fretboard) you lower the 6th and 7th.
However, the 3rd remains lowered going up and down.
Ok, heres what it looks like in tab:
G Melodic Minor Scale in G Melodic Minor Scale in G Melodic
Minor Scale in G Melodic Minor Scale in one octaveone octaveone
octaveone octave
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Most of time when you encounter or use the melodic minor scale,
its the Jazz minor scale
which looks exactly like the major scale, except it has a
lowered (flat) 3rd.
G Melodic Jazz Minor Scale in G Melodic Jazz Minor Scale in G
Melodic Jazz Minor Scale in G Melodic Jazz Minor Scale in two
octavestwo octavestwo octavestwo octaves
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Minor Intervals Every major interval has a minor
counterpart.
You can make any major interval minor by lowering the note a
step (one fret). InInInIn the natural minor scale for any key...
the natural minor scale for any key... the natural minor scale for
any key... the natural minor scale for any key...
The distance between the 1st degree (a.k.a. root) of the scale
and the 2nd degree = Major 2Major 2Major 2Major 2ndndndnd.
(Also notated M2)
Major 2Major 2Major 2Major 2ndndndnd in the key of G natural
minor in the key of G natural minor in the key of G natural minor
in the key of G natural minor |-----| |-----| |-----| |-----|
|-----| |-3-5-|
The distance between the 1st degree of the scale and the 3rd
degree = Minor 3Minor 3Minor 3Minor 3rdrdrdrd.
(Also notated m3) Minor 3Minor 3Minor 3Minor 3rdrdrdrd in the
key of G Natural Minor in the key of G Natural Minor in the key of
G Natural Minor in the key of G Natural Minor
|-----| |-----| |-----| |-----| |---2-| |-3---|
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The distance between the 1st degree of the scale and the 4th
degree = PePePePerfect 4rfect 4rfect 4rfect 4th.th.th.th.. (Also
noted P4)
Perfect 4th in the key of G Natural MinorPerfect 4th in the key
of G Natural MinorPerfect 4th in the key of G Natural MinorPerfect
4th in the key of G Natural Minor |-----| |-----| |-----| |-----|
|---3-| |-3---|
The distance between the 1st degree of the scale and the 5th
degree = Perfect 5Perfect 5Perfect 5Perfect 5thththth. (Also
notated P5)
Perfect 5Perfect 5Perfect 5Perfect 5thththth in the key of G N
in the key of G N in the key of G N in the key of G Natural
Minoratural Minoratural Minoratural Minor
((((ThisThisThisThis interval makes up the famous power chord)
interval makes up the famous power chord) interval makes up the
famous power chord) interval makes up the famous power chord)
|-----| |-----| |-----| |-----| |---5-| |-3---|
The distance between the 1st degree of the scale and the 6th
degree = Minor 6Minor 6Minor 6Minor 6thththth. (Also notated
m6)
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Minor 6th in the key of G Natural MinorMinor 6th in the key of G
Natural MinorMinor 6th in the key of G Natural MinorMinor 6th in
the key of G Natural Minor |-----| |-----| |-----| |---2-| |-----|
|-3---|
The distance between the 1st degree of the scale and the 7th
degree = Minor 7Minor 7Minor 7Minor 7thththth. (Also notated
m7)
Minor 7th in the key of G Natural MinorMinor 7th in the key of G
Natural MinorMinor 7th in the key of G Natural MinorMinor 7th in
the key of G Natural Minor |-----| |-----| |-----| |---4-| |-----|
|-3---|
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The distance between the 1st degree of the scale and the 8th
degree = Perfect 8Perfect 8Perfect 8Perfect 8thththth or an octave.
(Also notated P8)
Perfect 8th (or an octave) in the key of G Natural MinorPerfect
8th (or an octave) in the key of G Natural MinorPerfect 8th (or an
octave) in the key of G Natural MinorPerfect 8th (or an octave) in
the key of G Natural Minor
|-----| |-----| |-----| |---5-| |-----| |-3---|
**Note: The smallest interval on the fretboard is a minor 2nd.
Heres an example of a minor 2nd:
Minor second from the note G:Minor second from the note G:Minor
second from the note G:Minor second from the note G: |-------|
|-------| |-------| |-------| |-------| |---3-4-|
**Note: The minor second does NOT occur naturally in any of the
major or minor keys. It only occurs
naturally in two of the seven modes (Phrygian and Locrian).
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Play the following intervals. Play the following intervals. Play
the following intervals. Play the following intervals. Say the name
of the interval out loud as you play it. Try to remember the sound
of the
interval. Its a good idea to be able to sing the intervals as
well. This will help you internalize the sound of each
interval.
Intervals Found In The NaturalIntervals Found In The
NaturalIntervals Found In The NaturalIntervals Found In The Natural
Minor ScaleMinor ScaleMinor ScaleMinor Scale
Once you understand intervals you can build any chord you
want.Once you understand intervals you can build any chord you
want.Once you understand intervals you can build any chord you
want.Once you understand intervals you can build any chord you
want.
For example: G Major 7G Major 7G Major 7G Major 7thththth Chord
(also notated GM7) Chord (also notated GM7) Chord (also notated
GM7) Chord (also notated GM7)
|-------| |-------| |-------| |---4---| |---2---| |---3---|
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From The Lesson Titled, From The Lesson Titled, From The Lesson
Titled, From The Lesson Titled,
Creating Chords Using Intervalsreating Chords Using
Intervalsreating Chords Using Intervalsreating Chords Using
Intervals
What you need to know about chords:What you need to know about
chords:What you need to know about chords:What you need to know
about chords:
Chords usChords usChords usChords usually consist of at least
three notes.ually consist of at least three notes.ually consist of
at least three notes.ually consist of at least three notes.
Every chord must have the root.Every chord must have the
root.Every chord must have the root.Every chord must have the root.
In other words, the chord has to have the note that its
named after.
For example, if its a G7, it must contain a G note somewhere in
the chord.
Every chord must have the 3Every chord must have the 3Every
chord must have the 3Every chord must have the 3rd rd rd rd (except
power chords).
This interval tells you if the chord is Major or Minor.
Without the 3rd you wouldnt know.
If the chord is notatedIf the chord is notatedIf the chord is
notatedIf the chord is notated with a 7 with a 7 with a 7 with a
7thththth (e.g., G7, GM7, etc.) it must contain the seventh (e.g.,
G7, GM7, etc.) it must contain the seventh (e.g., G7, GM7, etc.) it
must contain the seventh (e.g., G7, GM7, etc.) it must contain the
seventh.
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Quick Reference Guide Quick Reference Guide Quick Reference
Guide Quick Reference Guide For Interpreting Chord Symbolsor
Interpreting Chord Symbolsor Interpreting Chord Symbolsor
Interpreting Chord Symbols
WrittenWrittenWrittenWritten
PronouncedPronouncedPronouncedPronounced Always has these
intervalsAlways has these intervalsAlways has these intervalsAlways
has these intervals ExampleExampleExampleExample
G G chord Root, Major 3rd |---3---| (optional) |---0---|
(optional) |---4---| (Major 3rd, B) |---5---| (octave, G)
|---5555---| (5th ,D) |---3333---| (root, G)
G5 (G Power Chord)
G five Root, 5th |---X---| |---X---| |---X---| |---X---|
|---5555---| (5th ,D) |---3333---| (root, G)
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G7 Dominant 7 Root, Major 3rd, Minor 7th
|---3---| (optional) |---3---| (optional) |---4444---| (Major
3rd, B) |---3333---| (minor 7th, F) |---5555---| (optional, 5th
,D,) |---3333---| (root, G)
GM7 G Major 7 Root, Major 3rd, Major 7th
|---3---| (optional) |---3---| (optional) |---4444---| (Major
3rd, B) |---4444---| (Major 7th, F) |---5555---| (optional, 5th
,D,) |---3333---| (root, G)
GmM7 G minor, major 7
Root, Minor 3rd, Major 7th
|---3---| (optional) |---3---| (optional) |---3333---| (Minor
3rd, B) |---4444---| (Major 7th, F) |---5555---| (optional, 5th
,D,) |---3333---| (root, G)
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Other chords discussed in the Creating Chords Using Intervals
section:Other chords discussed in the Creating Chords Using
Intervals section:Other chords discussed in the Creating Chords
Using Intervals section:Other chords discussed in the Creating
Chords Using Intervals section:
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From The Lesson Titled, From The Lesson Titled, From The Lesson
Titled, From The Lesson Titled, Practicing ConceptsPracticing
ConceptsPracticing ConceptsPracticing Concepts
The G Natural Minor Scale in two octavesThe G Natural Minor
Scale in two octavesThe G Natural Minor Scale in two octavesThe G
Natural Minor Scale in two octaves
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The G Harmonic Minor Scale in two octavesThe G Harmonic Minor
Scale in two octavesThe G Harmonic Minor Scale in two octavesThe G
Harmonic Minor Scale in two octaves
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G Melodic Jazz Minor Scale in two octavesG Melodic Jazz Minor
Scale in two octavesG Melodic Jazz Minor Scale in two octavesG
Melodic Jazz Minor Scale in two octaves
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Tab For G Harmonic Minor SoloTab For G Harmonic Minor SoloTab
For G Harmonic Minor SoloTab For G Harmonic Minor Solo
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The Natural Minor ScaleThe Natural Minor ScaleThe Natural Minor
ScaleThe Natural Minor Scale
Just as with the major scale there are seven notes, the same is
true with the minor scales. Ive given you all seven positions of
the natural minor scalenatural minor scalenatural minor
scalenatural minor scale in the key of G natural minor. There is no
special significance to why I chose this key. I had to choose one
to give you as an example. But thats all it is: an example. What
you really what to pay special attention to is the movable
patternsmovable patternsmovable patternsmovable patterns. Because
once you master those and understand how they relate to each other,
the sky really is the limit. Youll be able to play the natural
minor in any key, any place on the fretboard! Practice each
position with the tab thats been given. Then take the movable
pattern for each position and try starting on a different note.
Start memorizing all seven patterns for each position. This will
allow you to start moving all over the fretboard with your
improvisations. As you practice, try to think of what scale degree
youre starting on. This will help you to relate the movable pattern
with the position number.
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G Natural MinorG Natural MinorG Natural MinorG Natural Minor
Scale In All Seven Positions Scale In All Seven Positions Scale In
All Seven Positions Scale In All Seven Positions
Movable Pattern 1Movable Pattern 1Movable Pattern 1Movable
Pattern 1, Natural Minor: Aeolian Mode, Natural Minor: Aeolian
Mode, Natural Minor: Aeolian Mode, Natural Minor: Aeolian Mode
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G minor, 1G minor, 1G minor, 1G minor, 1stststst position
position position position: G Aeol: G Aeol: G Aeol: G Aeolian
Modeian Modeian Modeian Mode
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Movable Pattern 2Movable Pattern 2Movable Pattern 2Movable
Pattern 2, Natural Minor: Locrian Mode, Natural Minor: Locrian
Mode, Natural Minor: Locrian Mode, Natural Minor: Locrian Mode
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G minor, 2G minor, 2G minor, 2G minor, 2ndndndnd position
position position position: A Locrian Mode: A Locrian Mode: A
Locrian Mode: A Locrian Mode
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Movable Pattern 3Movable Pattern 3Movable Pattern 3Movable
Pattern 3, Natural Minor: , Natural Minor: , Natural Minor: ,
Natural Minor: Ionian Ionian Ionian Ionian ModeModeModeMode
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G minor, 3G minor, 3G minor, 3G minor, 3rdrdrdrd position
position position position: Bb Ionian (same as 1: Bb Ionian (same
as 1: Bb Ionian (same as 1: Bb Ionian (same as 1stststst position
Bb major) position Bb major) position Bb major) position Bb
major)
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Movable Pattern 4Movable Pattern 4Movable Pattern 4Movable
Pattern 4, Natur, Natur, Natur, Natural Minor: Dorian Mode al
Minor: Dorian Mode al Minor: Dorian Mode al Minor: Dorian Mode
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G minor, 4G minor, 4G minor, 4G minor,
4ththththpositionpositionpositionposition: C Dorian Mode: C Dorian
Mode: C Dorian Mode: C Dorian Mode
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Movable Pattern 5Movable Pattern 5Movable Pattern 5Movable
Pattern 5, Natural , Natural , Natural , Natural Minor: Phrygian
ModeMinor: Phrygian ModeMinor: Phrygian ModeMinor: Phrygian
Mode
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G minor, 5G minor, 5G minor, 5G minor,
5ththththpositionpositionpositionposition: D Phrygian Mode: D
Phrygian Mode: D Phrygian Mode: D Phrygian Mode
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Movable Pattern 6Movable Pattern 6Movable Pattern 6Movable
Pattern 6, Natural Minor: Lydian Mode, Natural Minor: Lydian Mode,
Natural Minor: Lydian Mode, Natural Minor: Lydian Mode
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G minor, 6G minor, 6G minor, 6G minor,
6ththththpositionpositionpositionposition: Eb Lydian Mode: Eb
Lydian Mode: Eb Lydian Mode: Eb Lydian Mode
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Movable Pattern 7Movable Pattern 7Movable Pattern 7Movable
Pattern 7, Natural Minor: Mixolydian Mode, Natural Minor:
Mixolydian Mode, Natural Minor: Mixolydian Mode, Natural Minor:
Mixolydian Mode
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G minor, 7G minor, 7G minor, 7G minor,
7ththththpositionpositionpositionposition: F Mixolydia: F
Mixolydia: F Mixolydia: F Mixolydian Moden Moden Moden Mode
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The Harmonic Minor ScaleThe Harmonic Minor ScaleThe Harmonic
Minor ScaleThe Harmonic Minor Scale
Just as with the major scale there are seven notes, the same is
true with the minor scales. Ive given you all seven positions of
the harmonic minor scaleharmonic minor scaleharmonic minor
scaleharmonic minor scale in the key of G harmonic minor. There is
no special significance to why I chose this key. I had to choose
one to give you as an example. But thats all it is: an example.
What you really what to pay special attention to is the movable
patternsmovable patternsmovable patternsmovable patterns. Because
once you master those and understand how they relate to each other,
the sky really is the limit. Youll be able to play the harmonic
minor in any key, any place on the fretboard! Practice each
position with the tab thats been given. Then take the movable
pattern for each position and try starting on a different note.
Start memorizing all seven patterns for each position. This will
allow you to start moving all over the fretboard with your
improvisations. As you practice, try to think of what scale degree
youre starting on. This will help you to relate the movable pattern
with the position number.
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Movable Pattern 1Movable Pattern 1Movable Pattern 1Movable
Pattern 1, Harmonic Minor, Harmonic Minor, Harmonic Minor, Harmonic
Minor
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G harmonic minor, 1G harmonic minor, 1G harmonic minor, 1G
harmonic minor, 1stststst position position position position
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Movable Pattern 2Movable Pattern 2Movable Pattern 2Movable
Pattern 2, Harmonic Minor, Harmonic Minor, Harmonic Minor, Harmonic
Minor
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G harmonic minor, 2G harmonic minor, 2G harmonic minor, 2G
harmonic minor, 2ndndndnd position position position position
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Movable Pattern 3Movable Pattern 3Movable Pattern 3Movable
Pattern 3, Harmonic Minor, Harmonic Minor, Harmonic Minor, Harmonic
Minor
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G harmonic minor, 3G harmonic minor, 3G harmonic minor, 3G
harmonic minor, 3rdrdrdrd posi posi posi positiontiontiontion
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Movable Pattern 4Movable Pattern 4Movable Pattern 4Movable
Pattern 4, Harmonic Minor, Harmonic Minor, Harmonic Minor, Harmonic
Minor
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G harmonic minor, 4G harmonic minor, 4G harmonic minor, 4G
harmonic minor, 4ththththpositionpositionpositionposition
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Movable PatternMovable PatternMovable PatternMovable Pattern 5 5
5 5, Harmonic Minor (Spanish Phrygian Mode), Harmonic Minor
(Spanish Phrygian Mode), Harmonic Minor (Spanish Phrygian Mode),
Harmonic Minor (Spanish Phrygian Mode)
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G harmonic minor, 5G harmonic minor, 5G harmonic minor, 5G
harmonic minor, 5ththththpositionpositionpositionposition
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Movable Pattern 6Movable Pattern 6Movable Pattern 6Movable
Pattern 6, Harmonic Minor, Harmonic Minor, Harmonic Minor, Harmonic
Minor
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G harmonic minor, 6G harmonic minor, 6G harmonic minor, 6G
harmonic minor, 6ththththpositionpositionpositionposition
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Movable Pattern 7Movable Pattern 7Movable Pattern 7Movable
Pattern 7, Harmonic Minor, Harmonic Minor, Harmonic Minor, Harmonic
Minor
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G harmonic minor, 7G harmonic minor, 7G harmonic minor, 7G
harmonic minor, 7ththththpositionpositionpositionposition
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The Melodic Minor ScThe Melodic Minor ScThe Melodic Minor ScThe
Melodic Minor Scalealealeale Just as with the major scale there are
seven notes, the same is true with the minor scales. Ive given you
all seven positions of the jazz minor scalejazz minor scalejazz
minor scalejazz minor scale in the key of G jazz minor. There is no
special significance to why I chose this key. I had to choose one
to give you as an example. But thats all it is: an example. What
you really what to pay special attention to is the movable
patternsmovable patternsmovable patternsmovable patterns. Because
once you master those and understand how they relate to each other,
the sky really is the limit. Youll be able to play the jazz minor
in any key, any place on the fretboard! Practice each position with
the tab thats been given. Then take the movable pattern for each
position and try starting on a different note. Start memorizing all
seven patterns for each position. This will allow you to start
moving all over the fretboard with your improvisations. As you
practice, try to think of what scale degree youre starting on. This
will help you to relate the movable pattern with the position
number.
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Movable PaMovable PaMovable PaMovable Pattern 1ttern 1ttern
1ttern 1: Melodic Minor: Melodic Minor: Melodic Minor: Melodic
Minor
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G minor, 1G minor, 1G minor, 1G minor, 1stststst position
position position position: Melodic Minor Mode: Melodic Minor Mode:
Melodic Minor Mode: Melodic Minor Mode
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Movable Pattern 2Movable Pattern 2Movable Pattern 2Movable
Pattern 2: Dorian b2 (flat 2) Mode : Dorian b2 (flat 2) Mode :
Dorian b2 (flat 2) Mode : Dorian b2 (flat 2) Mode
This mode is exactly like the Dorian mode, except the 2nd degree
is lowered step. The arrows point to the lowered 2nd (or flat
two).
Flat 2
Flat 2
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G minor, 2G minor, 2G minor, 2G minor, 2ndndndnd position
position position position: A Dorian b2: A Dorian b2: A Dorian b2:
A Dorian b2
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Movable Pattern 3Movable Pattern 3Movable Pattern 3Movable
Pattern 3: Lydian Augmented Mode: Lydian Augmented Mode: Lydian
Augmented Mode: Lydian Augmented Mode
This mode is exactly like the Lydian mode, except the 5th degree
is raised step (augmented). The arrows point to the augmented
5th.
Augmented 5th
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G minor, 3G minor, 3G minor, 3G minor, 3rdrdrdrd position
position position position: Bb Lydian Augme: Bb Lydian Augme: Bb
Lydian Augme: Bb Lydian Augmentedntedntednted
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Movable Pattern 4Movable Pattern 4Movable Pattern 4Movable
Pattern 4: Lydian Dominant Mode: Lydian Dominant Mode: Lydian
Dominant Mode: Lydian Dominant Mode
This mode is exactly like the Lydian mode, except the 7th degree
is lowered step. The 1st, 3rd, and 7th degrees of this mode create
a dominant 7th chord. This is why its called Lydian Dominant.
Flat 7th.
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G minor, 4G minor, 4G minor, 4G minor,
4ththththpositionpositionpositionposition: C Lydian Dominant: C
Lydian Dominant: C Lydian Dominant: C Lydian Dominant
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Movable Pattern 5Movable Pattern 5Movable Pattern 5Movable
Pattern 5:::: Mixolydian b6 (flat 6)Mixolydian b6 (flat
6)Mixolydian b6 (flat 6)Mixolydian b6 (flat 6)
This mode is exactly like the Mixolydian mode, except the 6th
degree is lowered step. This is why its called Mixolydian Flat
6.
Flat 6th.
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G minor, 5G minor, 5G minor, 5G minor,
5ththththpositionpositionpositionposition: D Mixolydian b6: D
Mixolydian b6: D Mixolydian b6: D Mixolydian b6
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Movable Pattern 6Movable Pattern 6Movable Pattern 6Movable
Pattern 6: Locrian #2 (sharp 2): Locrian #2 (sharp 2): Locrian #2
(sharp 2): Locrian #2 (sharp 2)
This mode is exactly like the Locrian mode, except the 2nd
degree is raised step. This is why its called Locrian #2.
Raised 2nd
Raised 2nd
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G jazz minor, G jazz minor, G jazz minor, G jazz minor,
6666ththththpositionpositionpositionposition: : : : E E E E Locrian
#2Locrian #2Locrian #2Locrian #2
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Movable Pattern 7Movable Pattern 7Movable Pattern 7Movable
Pattern 7: Super Locrian (Altered Mode): Super Locrian (Altered
Mode): Super Locrian (Altered Mode): Super Locrian (Altered
Mode)
This mode is exactly like the Locrian mode, except the 4th
degree is diminished (lowered step). This is why its called
Diminished 4th.
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G jazz minor, 7G jazz minor, 7G jazz minor, 7G jazz minor,
7ththththpositionpositionpositionposition: F# Altered Mode: F#
Altered Mode: F# Altered Mode: F# Altered Mode
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From From From From The The The The Lesson Titled, The Lesson
Titled, The Lesson Titled, The Lesson Titled, The
ModesModesModesModes About the ModesAbout the ModesAbout the
ModesAbout the Modes And entire course could probably be built
around just exploring the modes in detail. But, for our purposes,
we can make it simple... The Modes are unique scales which are
actually a combination of major and minor scales. (Actually the
modes existed BEFORE the major/minor scales. They come from
Gregorian chant, which has been used in the Catholic Liturgical
services since Pope St. Gregory The Great who died in the 604A.D.
The major/minor scales came along hundreds of years later -- but
thats another discussion altogether). In any case, what you need to
understand is two thiIn any case, what you need to understand is
two thiIn any case, what you need to understand is two thiIn any
case, what you need to understand is two things: ngs: ngs: ngs:
1.1.1.1. Each mode corresponds to a specific position of the major
scale (see the table below to see which modes go with which
positions).
2.2.2.2. The modes can be transposed to any key. For example you
can have G Dorian, F Dorian, E Dorian, etc.
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How To TranspoHow To TranspoHow To TranspoHow To Transpose The
Modes Into Any Kese The Modes Into Any Kese The Modes Into Any Kese
The Modes Into Any Keyyyy
Example:Example:Example:Example: Movable Pattern For Dorian Mode
(position 2 of major scale)Movable Pattern For Dorian Mode
(position 2 of major scale)Movable Pattern For Dorian Mode
(position 2 of major scale)Movable Pattern For Dorian Mode
(position 2 of major scale)
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|-----5-----7-----9-----11-----13-----15-----17-----19-----|
If you start pattern on A, you get Dorian on A.
If you start pattern on F, you get Dorian on F. If you start
pattern on C#,
you get Dorian on C#.
This same concept is true for all the modal patterns. If you
start the Phrygian modal pattern on E (12th fret, 6th string), you
get E Phrygian. If you start the modal pattern for Lydian on G, you
get G Lydian. If you start A, you get A Lydian. The point is, the
modes can be played on ANY note on the fretboard.
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Note: Ionian mode = any major scale in first position
Ionian mode on GIonian mode on GIonian mode on GIonian mode on
G
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Movable PatternMovable PatternMovable PatternMovable Pattern For
Ionian For Ionian For Ionian For Ionian
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Dorian mode on GDorian mode on GDorian mode on GDorian mode on
G
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Movable PatternMovable PatternMovable PatternMovable Pattern For
Dorian For Dorian For Dorian For Dorian
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Phrygian mode on GPhrygian mode on GPhrygian mode on GPhrygian
mode on G
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Movable PatternMovable PatternMovable PatternMovable Pattern For
For For For PhrygianPhrygianPhrygianPhrygian
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Lydian mode on GLydian mode on GLydian mode on GLydian mode on
G
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Movable PatMovable PatMovable PatMovable Patternternterntern For
For For For LydianLydianLydianLydian
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MixolMixolMixolMixolydian mode on Gydian mode on Gydian mode on
Gydian mode on G
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Movable PatternMovable PatternMovable PatternMovable Pattern For
For For For MixolMixolMixolMixolydianydianydianydian
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AeolAeolAeolAeolian mode on Gian mode on Gian mode on Gian mode
on G (Natural Minor Scale) (Natural Minor Scale) (Natural Minor
Scale) (Natural Minor Scale)
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Movable PatternMovable PatternMovable PatternMovable Pattern For
For For For AeolAeolAeolAeolianianianian
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LLLLocrocrocrocrian mode on Gian mode on Gian mode on Gian mode
on G
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Movable PatternMovable PatternMovable PatternMovable Pattern For
For For For LLLLocrocrocrocrianianianian
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From TFrom TFrom TFrom The Lesson Titled, he Lesson Titled, he
Lesson Titled, he Lesson Titled, Barre Barre Barre Barre Chords
G Major Barre Chord G Major Barre Chord G Major Barre Chord G
Major Barre Chord ---- GGGG Minor Barre Chord Minor Barre Chord
Minor Barre Chord Minor Barre Chord ---- AAAA Dominant Dominant
Dominant Dominant 7777th Barre Chord th Barre Chord th Barre Chord
th Barre Chord ---- A Major 7th Barre Chord A Major 7th Barre Chord
A Major 7th Barre Chord A Major 7th Barre Chord
(Symbols: (Symbols: (Symbols: (Symbols: G, Gmaj, GMG, Gmaj, GMG,
Gmaj, GMG, Gmaj, GM) (Symbols: Gm, Gmin) ) (Symbols: Gm, Gmin) )
(Symbols: Gm, Gmin) ) (Symbols: Gm, Gmin) (Symbols: A7, Adom7)
(Symbols: A7, Adom7) (Symbols: A7, Adom7) (Symbols: A7, Adom7)
(Symbols: (Symbols: (Symbols: (Symbols: AM7, Amaj7AM7, Amaj7AM7,
Amaj7AM7, Amaj7))))
Sample Chord Progressions Using Barre Chords:Sample Chord
Progressions Using Barre Chords:Sample Chord Progressions Using
Barre Chords:Sample Chord Progressions Using Barre Chords:
Play each of the following examples. This will give you a
practical understanding of how barre chords are
used. Dont worry if you find making barre chords difficult at
first. They are. Practice your fingers
strength exercises each day, as well as your scales to help
build the strength of your fingers. Then practice
your barre chord using the examples below. It may take a while,
but you will be playing these chords in a
very short time!
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Example 1:
Example 2
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Example 3
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Example 4Example 4Example 4Example 4
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From The Lesson Titled, From The Lesson Titled, From The Lesson
Titled, From The Lesson Titled, Pentatonic ScalesPentatonic
ScalesPentatonic ScalesPentatonic Scales A Major A Major A Major A
Major Pentatonic Pentatonic Pentatonic Pentatonic
ScaleScaleScaleScale
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Movable PatternMovable PatternMovable PatternMovable Pattern 1:
Pentatonic Major 1: Pentatonic Major 1: Pentatonic Major 1:
Pentatonic Major
Use The A Major Pentatonic Scale Over This Chord ProgressionUse
The A Major Pentatonic Scale Over This Chord ProgressionUse The A
Major Pentatonic Scale Over This Chord ProgressionUse The A Major
Pentatonic Scale Over This Chord Progression
Start on the 5th fret for A Major.
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A Minor Pentatonic ScaleA Minor Pentatonic ScaleA Minor
Pentatonic ScaleA Minor Pentatonic Scale
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MovabMovabMovabMovable Patternle Patternle Patternle Pattern:
Pentatonic Minor: Pentatonic Minor: Pentatonic Minor: Pentatonic
Minor
Use The A Minor Pentatonic Scale Over This Chord ProgressionUse
The A Minor Pentatonic Scale Over This Chord ProgressionUse The A
Minor Pentatonic Scale Over This Chord ProgressionUse The A Minor
Pentatonic Scale Over This Chord Progression
Start on the 5th fret for A Pentatonic Minor.
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Blues Pentatonic ScaleBlues Pentatonic ScaleBlues Pentatonic
ScaleBlues Pentatonic Scale GGGG Blues Pentatonic Scale Blues
Pentatonic Scale Blues Pentatonic Scale Blues Pentatonic Scale
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Movable PatternMovable PatternMovable PatternMovable Pattern:
Blues Pentatonic: Blues Pentatonic: Blues Pentatonic: Blues
Pentatonic Scale Scale Scale Scale
The flatted 5th is the ONLY difference between the Blues
Pentatonic and the Pentatonic Minor. This diminished 5th gives this
scale its blues quality.
Diminished 5th
Start on the 3rd fret, 6th string for G Blues Pentatonic.
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Use The GUse The GUse The GUse The G Blues Blues Blues Blues
Pentatonic Scale Over This ChorPentatonic Scale Over This
ChorPentatonic Scale Over This ChorPentatonic Scale Over This Chord
Progressiond Progressiond Progressiond Progression
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Transcription of Solo at End of Pentatonic Scales
sectionTranscription of Solo at End of Pentatonic Scales
sectionTranscription of Solo at End of Pentatonic Scales
sectionTranscription of Solo at End of Pentatonic Scales
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What you should know about the Blues Pentatonic Scale:What you
should know about the Blues Pentatonic Scale:What you should know
about the Blues Pentatonic Scale:What you should know about the
Blues Pentatonic Scale:
Its based on the minor pentatonic scale. So, once youve got the
Minor Pentatonic memorized,
youre just a very short step away from being able to play the
Blues Pentatonic.
The only difference between the Minor Pentatonic and the Blues
Pentatonic is this: the Blues Pentatonic scale has one extra note,
the diminished 5th. This one little note is what gives it a unique
blues sound.
There are actually several different versions of the Blues
Pentatonic scale (often just referred to as the Blues Scale).
The Blues Scale comes from the pentatonic minor scale, which
comes from the natural minor scale.
The diminished 5th is considered a passing tones. This note
pulls the ear toward the destination note (the 5th). Since passing
tones are just notes which help you get to the main note, there is
no specific position for this note. (Confused? Dont worry! Youll
catch on once you start playing the Blues Scale over some
chords.)
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Understanding how the Natural Minor, Pentatonic Scale
Understanding how the Natural Minor, Pentatonic Scale Understanding
how the Natural Minor, Pentatonic Scale Understanding how the
Natural Minor, Pentatonic Scale and the Blues Scale relate:and the
Blues Scale relate:and the Blues Scale relate:and the Blues Scale
relate:
Scale NameScale NameScale NameScale Name Notes For Scale Notes
For Scale Notes For Scale Notes For Scale Based on ABased on ABased
on ABased on A
Scale DegreesScale DegreesScale DegreesScale Degrees Example
TabExample TabExample TabExample Tab
A Natural Minor Scale A, B, C, D, E, F, G 1, 2, b3, 4, 5, b6,b 7
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||||----------------------------------------------------------------------------5555----6666----8888------------------------||||
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A Minor Pentatonic A, , C, D, E, , G 1, , b3, 4, 5, , b7
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||||----------------------------------------5555----7777----------------------------||||
||||----------------------------5555----7777----------------------------------------||||
||||----------------5555----7777----------------------------------------------------||||
||||----5555----8888----------------------------------------------------------------||||
A Blues Pentatonic with flat 5 (most common form)
A, , C, D, Eb, E, , G 1, , b3, 4, b5, 5, b7
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||||--------------------------------------------------------------------5555----8888----------------||||
||||------------------------------------------------5555----7777----8888----------------------------||||
||||------------------------------------5555----7777------------------------------------------------||||
||||----------------5555----6666----7777------------------------------------------------------------||||
||||----5555----8888--------------------------------------------------------------------------------||||
A Blues Pentatonic with flat 5 and raised 7
A, , C, D, Eb, E, G, G# 1, , b3, 4, b5, 5, b7, 7
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||||----------------------------------------------------------------------------5555----8888----9999----------------||||
||||--------------------------------------------------------5555----7777----8888------------------------------------||||
||||------------------------------------5555----6666----7777--------------------------------------------------------||||
||||----------------5555----6666----7777----------------------------------------------------------------------------||||
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From The Lesson Titled, From The Lesson Titled, From The Lesson
Titled, From The Lesson Titled, CAGED Minor ChorCAGED Minor
ChorCAGED Minor ChorCAGED Minor Chordsdsdsds
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ConclusionConclusionConclusionConclusion
I hope youve enjoyed exploring the guitar during this course.
Keep in mind that these concepts take a while to incorporate into
your daily playing. You need to be patient with yourself. Go
slowly. Step-by-step. Dont get frustrated if you cant make a
certain chord or play a certain scale. Just keep working at it.
Your determination is absolutely essential to your long-term
success as a guitarist. Many people just want to learn the quick
and easy way. Well, I hate to break the news to you... but
honestly, there is no quick and easy way. Learning to play the
guitar is labor of love. Youve got to want to learn. Youve got to
have the will to make progress. And youve got to make the time to
practice.
How important is talent?How important is talent?How important is
talent?How important is talent? Thats a great question. And Im not
sure I really know the answer. What I do know is that Ive seen a
lot of musicians (not just guitarists) who were mega-talented, but
never amounted to anything. Why? Well, because they were missing
the most important ingredient... determination. In fact, if I had
to choose between talent and determination, Id take determination
any day. Now, it doesnt hurt to have both. But heres the point: you
can go a long, long way with your playing if you have only a
smidgeon of talent and big, heaping portion of determination. Ive
seen far too many super-talented musicians who were just plain
lazy, who had all the talent in the world, but no self-discipline
who have all but given up playing altogether. On the other hand,
Ive seen people with only a small amount of talent but who worked
their fannies off, go places. Big places, under the lights in front
of 10,000 screaming fans.
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Heres a true story about lack of talentHeres a true story about
lack of talentHeres a true story about lack of talentHeres a true
story about lack of talent When I was a mere seventeen years of age
I played in a rock band. Three of the four members of the band were
classically trained. I had taken classical piano from the age of
five, and I also studied operatic voice. The lead guitarist in my
band had studied classical guitar at the Howard Vance Guitar
Academy from the age of six. He was a brilliant musician. The
drummer played Beethoven sonatas and Chopin etudes in his spare
time. He went on to study at the collegiate level. And the bassist?
Well, he was just one of those guys who practiced about four hours
a day. He could play anything. And I mean anything. Any style, any
genre, any lick. We were tight. I mean we practiced about three
times a week. And we played the other days. We played every major
venue in Memphis at the time, including a regular spot at the New
Daisy Theater on world-famous Beale Street. It was a blast. We had
a loyal following. Wrote ninety percent of our songs. We were one
of the hottest bands in town at the time (especially for a bunch of
high-school kids). We also played school dances (mostly for the
money). We were, in our little world, big time. We had various
bands open for us. But there was one band that I remember in
particular. Boy, we gave them a tough time. They all kind of looked
up to us. (Even though they were older). I suppose it was that
whole superior musician thing. My guess is that they were somewhat
intimidated by the fact that we were not just a bunch of rockers.
We were, for all intents and purposes, real, trained,
semi-professional musicians. And all of us planned to make music
our career.
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Im ashamed to say that I remember sitting back stage as this
band was opening for us. We would just sit back and laugh. And I
mean laugh hard. We hated their songs. We thought their guitar
solos were horrible. The singer couldnt sing. The guitarist knew
about five chords. The drummer was terrible. We had a name for this
band... the anti-talents. We were ruthless to these guys (behind
their back, of course). Anyway, time went on. My band eventually
broke up. We went our separate ways. And life moved on. Fast
forward four years. I had recently married. And my wife and I were
at a prominent outdoor shopping mall in one of the ritziest areas
of town. As we strolled past this record store, a poster caught my
eye. I looked up in amazement. I couldnt even speak. I couldnt
move. I just stood there. In shock. My world was spinning. I
wouldnt have been more surprised if someone would have thrown a
brick in my face. As I stared at the poster of these rockers,
mostly dressed in black, earrings, makeup and the whole bit, a
flood of memories came rushing upon me. I was stunned. It was the
band that used to open for us. The guys we had made fun of for
years. The guys we called the anti-talents. Their faces were
plastered all over one the biggest music stores in town. Their
newly-released album was stacked fifteen deep inside the store.
They had made it.
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I still remember that day, like yesterday. I had a profound
effect on me. And taught me several of lifes lessons. Mostly, it
showed me that the will to succeed is a very powerful force.
Final thoughtsFinal thoughtsFinal thoughtsFinal thoughts Now, Im
not one of these motivational guys that puts on a headset, runs up
on stage and screams that if you just think long enough, try hard
enough and work hard enough you can do anything. Personally
speaking, I think a lot of that is just plain pooh-pooh. But I will
admit this: when it comes to guitar, how far you go is largely
(notice I didnt say, entirely) up to you. Think about it. How many
hours do you think Joe Satriani spent playing the major scale in
all seven positions before he was able to solo over the entire fret
board? How many years to you think it took Steve Vai to be able to
play a solo in any key, at any time? How long do you think it took
Eric Johnson to memorize the pentatonic major, pentatonic minor and
pentatonic blues scales in all keys so that he could play
blistering arpeggios? And how many hours a day would you guess
Yngwie Malmsteen practiced when he was learning? To ask these
questions, is really to answer them. We both know that these guys
spent literally countless hours honing their skills. But the point
I want to make is that none of them, even as talented as they all
are, would have become the guitarists they are today without a
truck-load of self-discipline and bitter determination. They are
great largely because the decided that they were going to maximize
their God-given abilities. But without a whole lot of hard work,
they would have never become the guitar legends they are today.
Now, Im not saying that you necessarily want to be guitar legend.
Maybe you just want to play a few chords on your acoustic on a
Sunday afternoon. And thats great. But you still have to learn the
chords.
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You still have to get your guitar out. You still have to make a
decision between the TV and your guitar the other nights of the
week. So, if I could encourage you do just one thing, its this:
make a firm commitment. Whatever your goal is, just make a
commitment to achieve it. But it goes farther than just hoping. In
fact, it has a lot more to do with doing than just hoping. You see,
you can think about playing your favorite song, or you can go get
you dang guitar and try to figure it out. You can hope that youll
learn how to play solos, but unless you practice and teach yourself
the scales, you