What's Your Favourite Scale / Mode ?, Version II |
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What's Your Favourite Scale / Mode ?, Version II |
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Jul 28 2014, 12:14 PM |
I know Gabriel posted this question back in 2011 but I thought it was time to ask this question again because
1. Some GMCers weren't around then 2. Your choices may have changed ! So, what is your favourite mode ? Here's the original thread because some of you may want to compare your older answers https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/guitar_fo...=39245&st=0 My choice is probably the half / whole diminished scale. It's very exotic sounding. I love the combination of a flat5h and a dominant7th in the same scale. The Lydian Dominant is also very similar and just as cool but it has a major2nd instead of a minor 2nd. This post has been edited by Ben Higgins: Jul 28 2014, 12:15 PM |
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Jul 28 2014, 01:30 PM |
You got tabs for that ?? Yeah, I have but you never won't get it! |
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Jul 29 2014, 06:16 PM |
I very much like the flavor of every mode
To me, it's like being able to choose out of a big icecream selection that's right n front of me and each one has its distinct point of attraction. I learned that the most important thing in playing with modes or all sorts of scales, is to learn the way in which the notes relate to the chords over which they are played and basically this is one of the most overlooked aspects in using them. Usually people learn a lot of positions and have no clue what to do with them and then get bummed because they want to use modes and they feel no difference. I started tinkering with a few Japanese scales, thanks to Sinisa's amazing lesson: https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/45-Gui...es-In-One-Solo/ Check them out: - Iwato - Hirajoshi - Japanese - In Sen - Yo - Yona Nuki They are based on a pentatonic structure and they will certainly spice up your playing, especially if you are into this kind of sound! |
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Jul 29 2014, 07:32 PM |
Mxolydian #4: Also called lydian dominant Yeah I really like that one. I discovered it by accident and later learned what it was called ! |
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Jul 29 2014, 08:31 PM |
D-minor of course, saddest of all keys..
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Jul 30 2014, 01:38 PM |
I will only mention the one I cought myself abusing...it would be the Dorian mode Just love it
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Jul 30 2014, 02:00 PM |
Cosmin post made me remember that amazing lesson by Sinisa which is a proof of how many amazing scales and modes are there and how we can use them to create different vibes and feelings.
There is a killer series called "Exotic Scales" that include 31 lessons covering different weird scales that you should check! https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/lessonseries/Exotic-Scales/ -------------------- My lessons
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Jul 30 2014, 05:35 PM |
Cosmin post made me remember that amazing lesson by Sinisa which is a proof of how many amazing scales and modes are there and how we can use them to create different vibes and feelings. There is a killer series called "Exotic Scales" that include 31 lessons covering different weird scales that you should check! https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/lessonseries/Exotic-Scales/ I've had the pleasure of being involved in the proof reading of that one and boy did I enjoy the ride It is tedious work indeed, but the idea in itself was extraordinary and I went over the tediousness, because of the cornucopia of scales used in there. What have you guys created with the scales and modes you like, so far? C'mon, let's share some recordings! |
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Jul 30 2014, 06:30 PM |
I don't really have a 'favorite' but when confronted with a static dominant chord groove I will gravitate towards Phrygian with a natural 3rd ... which you can also think of as the fifth mode of the harmonic minor scale. Example: F harm min starting on C = C Db E F G Ab Bb C.
A lot of the time I'll avoid the Ab. There's a rough out-line of a minor pentatonic/blues scale contained in there so classic 'guitar' licks can work great (very John McLaughlin). Here's an old recording from a 'dead' website (in the key of F#). The trk loads fast so just click the play arrow anytime. http://www.kenlasaine.com/audio/Full_Load.mp3 This post has been edited by klasaine: Jul 30 2014, 06:39 PM -------------------- - Ken Lasaine
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Jul 30 2014, 09:07 PM |
Are there any good lessons you'd recommend that are around the 4-5 range? There was the Modal Madness series by Zsolt. It's in the 6-7 range but it doesn't have to be played at the same speed as the original.. the shapes can be taken away and used https://www.guitarmasterclass.net/instructor/Zsolt-Galambos/ Thinking about it, Zsolt tunes to D standard so the scale names will need to be transposed a whole tone |
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