Instructor: Al JosephLevel: IntermediateTopic: ScalesStyle: Rock
Excerpt: Today, I've written 3 lines for you in Eminor/Gmajor. I don't play or think in terms of "Aeolian" or minor mode that much actually. I tend to hear the relative major mode.
For instance, in this case we are in Eminor. I will hear the Eminor pentatonic clearly but when it comes to expanding my vocabulary I tend to listen for major triadic ideas. In other word...
Instructor: Al JosephLevel: IntermediateTopic: ScalesStyle: Rock
Excerpt: Lick #1 starts off with an A minor/C major triad idea moving to a Gmajor triad and ending with a D major triad.
Very simple and straight forward. Remember we're exploring ideas for writing solos and lines so take note of the finger positions I'm using!
Instructor: Al JosephLevel: IntermediateTopic: ScalesStyle: Rock
Excerpt: Lick #2 starts also off with an A minor/C major triad idea moving to a Gmajor triad and ending with a D major triad as well.
Once you have it down let's move on to Lick #3!
Instructor: Al JosephLevel: IntermediateTopic: ScalesStyle: Rock
Excerpt: Lick #3 starts off using an E minor/G major triad and ending with an E minor Pentatonic line.
I hope this was helpful for you! Make sure to review my Root Connection Study from last month's Tutorial of Lydian. You'll not only learn really cool lines, but you'll learn a sure-fire way of visualizing your modes in a seamless manner throughout the fretboard!
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