Continuing in the key of G major we will now play the second position or mode of the G major pentatonic scale. The second note in the scale of G major pentatonic is A, so we will begin this second mode on the A at the 6th string, 5th fret. Notice how it directly ties to the first position we played earlier.
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Dorian Mode – The Fourth Position of the Natural Minor Scale
The guitar is one of the deepest of musical instruments. You can be as good or as bad as you wish. You can even play very well without knowing much theory. That’s if you have a good ear and a keen feeling for the instrument. However, the more time you dedicate to the guitar, the better.
The First Position of the Pentatonic Major Scale In keeping in line with the other lessons, we will be doing the major pentatonic scale in the key of G. This means that our minor pentatonic will be done in it’s relative minor, the key of E minor. Don’t forget you can transpose the scale to…
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The Aeolian mode is based on the sixth note of the major scale. In the key of G, this note is E. Note that the 6th note of the major scale is the relative minor. So guess what? The Aeolian Mode is the Natural Minor Scale! The E Aeolian Mode could be played in the…