Guitar and Music Theory
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2 Feb 2010There are two common ways to alter the natural minor scale (aeolian mode). One of these ways is the harmonic minor scale. The harmonic minor scale is simply the natural minor scale with a raised seventh degree. For this reason it is sometimes called the Aeolian ♯7 mode. Additionally, you could also think of the [...]
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1 Feb 2010The harmonic major scale is an interesting way to spice up the major scale. It is enharmonically related to the harmonic minor scale, which gives it a similar mood. You can think of it as a major scale with a minor sixth. A more technical name would be Ionian ♭6, or Ionian ♭13. Here’s the [...]
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17 Aug 2009A “musical mode” is what results from starting scale on a note other than its root. Modes can be formed from any scale. If a scale is not specified, then it is usually assumed the diatonic scale is being used, which is what will be discussed in this article. It is important, however to remember [...]
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16 Aug 2009Formula: 1-3-5-7-♯11 Notations: Major7(♯11), Maj7(♯11), M7(♯11), 7M(♯11), Δ7(♯11) The major7♯11 chord is the same thing as a major 7 chord, with the only difference being that a sharpened 11th is added to the top of the chord. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Movable Guitar Chord Shapes Scales/Modes To Use: Lydian Formula: 1-2-3-♯4-5-6-7 Lydian [...]
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