Mixolydian Using Major and Minor Pentatonics
You can easily achieve the Mixolydian feel by combining pentatonics.
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Theory
Applied Dominant Chords Explained
Since our last post was on modulation, I thought I’d talk a little bit about one way in which we modulate—by using applied dominant chords.
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What is Modulation in Music?
A few months ago, an adult guitar student asked me about a concept called modulation. Since then, I’ve been thinking that it is time for a posting on the subject. Check it out.
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WHAT DOES ENHARMONIC EQUIVALENT MEAN?
This posting deals with a topic I’ve been getting lots of questions about lately: enharmonic equivalents.
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Basic A String Barre Chords
Yesterday, we looked at forming basic major and minor Barre chords with roots on the E string. Today, we’ll do the same on the A string.
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Basic E String Barre Chords
In today’s post, we’ll look at two basic Barre Chord shapes. Once you’ve got the hang of these, you’ll be able to play any major or minor chord whose root is on the E string.
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Diminished Triads and Augmented Triads
So far in this series, we’ve looked at major, minor, major seventh, minor seventh and dominant seventh chords. Today, we’ll take a look at diminished and augmented chords.
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Two Pentatonic Approaches to Mixolydian
It is quite simple to adopt the mixolydian feel by playing either a major or a minor pentatonic scale with a couple of added or changed notes. Check it out.
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Modes Part 1: The Basics
In this series, we’ll look at modes. I’ve written a fair amount on the Dorian mode in previous postings, but let’s rewind a little bit and start with the basics.
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CHORDS: MAJOR TRIAD VS. MINOR TRIAD
In part one of this series on chords, we will start with the basics: major and minor triads.
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