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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…
Pentatonic Minor Scale Intro
The most OVERUSED scale in rock music Allright, before we get started I suggest you read the Pentatonic Major Scale Intro lesson. In that lesson I talk about a number of issues pertinent to both the Pentatonic Major and Minor Scales. Ok, moving on… I can’t say this enough, the Pentatonic Minor Scale is, hands…
Dorian Mode – The Second Position of the Major Scale
The Dorian Mode is based on the second note of the Major Scale. In the key of G the second note of the scale is A, therefore this would be played as the A Dorian Mode. To play this mode in the key of G, begin by playing the first note at the 6th string…
Guitar Pedal Order – Part of the Absolute One Stop Guide
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Ionian Mode – The First Position of the Major Scale
Before you get started, let me point out that the last lesson ended with an example of the major scale in G. I’ll will continue to teach you the rest of modes of the major scale based in G. I will be sticking to G because it’s a very popular key. Not only that, but…
Pentatonic Major Fourth Mode
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