This shape, when played in the context of a natural minor scale, represents the 6th position of the scale. Keep in mind that Lydian is a scale on it’s own and has it’s own set of rules and structure. However, we call the shape that to give it a name. Much easier to remember than just calling it a position.
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Ionian Mode – The Third Position of the Natural Minor Scale. The third position or degree of the natural minor scale is the Ionian mode shape. We’re calling it that so we can remember the shape more easily.. However, remember that it’s a scale on it’s only, and in fact it’s actually the major scale….
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Natural Minor Key – All positions of the natural minor scale put together. This example shows all the 7 positions of the Natural Minor Scale put together. Remember, these are essentially the same shapes of the major scale positions or modes. The difference is the emphasis on the root note, based on a minor key,…
The Fourth Position of the Pentatonic Major Scale Continuing in the key of G major we will now play the fourth position or mode of the G major pentatonic scale. The fourth note in the scale of G major pentatonic is D, so we will begin this fourth mode on the D at the 6th…
The natural minor scale is a relative of the major scale. It also contains 7 notes, or degrees. If we follow this relationship, it’s based on the 6th degree of the major scale. The first position or mode of the natural minor scale is the Aeolian mode. If we compare that to the major scale,…