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Scales.
The Major scale...
I have found great benefit in learning the major scale in all positions. It will develop
your ear, hand skills and more.

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C Ionian...or Major! C D E F G A B C
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D Dorian... D E F G A B C D.
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E Phrygian... E F G A B C D E
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F Lydian... F G A B C D E F...
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G Mixolydian... G A B C D E F G A.... Yes, guitar Jedi, a pattern is
forming, feel the Force!
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A Minor scale...or Aeolian mode... A B C D E F G A B C.
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B Locrian... B C D E F G A B.
The modes...
You may notice that all these scales are related to C Major!
It depends on where you start. By practicing the C Major scale you are indirectly learning
all the modes!
I like to play the modes using a pedal tone, so that
I can relate the mode and feel of the scale, rather than just hammer it
out! Play a pedal A on the 5th string, and run the mode on the 3rd string,
starting at the A, 2nd fret, G string. this is also great to get you
thinking along the fretboard! Try it with all modes/scales.
Apply the speed picking exercise above for some real fireworks!
I shall have some more fave exercises in future
pages!
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