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Which mode is characterized by the formula 1,2,b3,4,5,6,b7?
Which mode is characterized by the formula 1,2,b3,4,5,6,b7?
- Phrygian
- Ionian
- Dorian (correct)
- Mixolydian
What relationship does the E Major Pentatonic have with C# Minor Pentatonic?
What relationship does the E Major Pentatonic have with C# Minor Pentatonic?
- They cannot be used together.
- They are the same scale.
- They are enharmonically equivalent.
- They are relative major and minor scales. (correct)
Over which type of chords does the Mixolydian mode work particularly well?
Over which type of chords does the Mixolydian mode work particularly well?
- Minor chords only
- Dominant 7th and 9th chords (correct)
- Major chords only
- Diminished chords
Which of the following scales can be used over all chords in the major key jam discussed?
Which of the following scales can be used over all chords in the major key jam discussed?
How does the Dorian mode combine elements of both minor and major sound?
How does the Dorian mode combine elements of both minor and major sound?
Which progression is highlighted as an example in the major key blues?
Which progression is highlighted as an example in the major key blues?
What is the primary characteristic of the Dorian mode in music theory?
What is the primary characteristic of the Dorian mode in music theory?
What is a suggested practice when working with the E Dorian mode?
What is a suggested practice when working with the E Dorian mode?
What is the root note for the Expanded I A minor pentatonic scale played at the fifth fret?
What is the root note for the Expanded I A minor pentatonic scale played at the fifth fret?
Which finger should be used to play the root note on the low E string for the Expanded I scale?
Which finger should be used to play the root note on the low E string for the Expanded I scale?
Which of the following notes is NOT part of the Expanded I D minor pentatonic scale?
Which of the following notes is NOT part of the Expanded I D minor pentatonic scale?
What technique is recommended for pivoting on the G string?
What technique is recommended for pivoting on the G string?
How many notes are in the minor pentatonic scale referenced in the content?
How many notes are in the minor pentatonic scale referenced in the content?
What is the basic shape used to play the minor pentatonic scale on the guitar?
What is the basic shape used to play the minor pentatonic scale on the guitar?
What fret should you start on to play the Expanded I D minor pentatonic scale?
What fret should you start on to play the Expanded I D minor pentatonic scale?
Which of the following scales is defined as having the root on the low E string using the first finger?
Which of the following scales is defined as having the root on the low E string using the first finger?
What is the Major Pentatonic scale primarily derived from?
What is the Major Pentatonic scale primarily derived from?
Which degrees of the Major scale are not used in the Major Pentatonic scale?
Which degrees of the Major scale are not used in the Major Pentatonic scale?
In terms of music theory, the relative minor of the Major Pentatonic scale is found how many frets below it?
In terms of music theory, the relative minor of the Major Pentatonic scale is found how many frets below it?
What is the interval pattern of the Major Pentatonic scale?
What is the interval pattern of the Major Pentatonic scale?
How does the emphasis on different notes affect the perception of a scale?
How does the emphasis on different notes affect the perception of a scale?
Which of the following pairs represent the same set of notes but different scales?
Which of the following pairs represent the same set of notes but different scales?
What is a notable characteristic of the Major Pentatonic scale when played in rock music?
What is a notable characteristic of the Major Pentatonic scale when played in rock music?
Which scale has the same notes as the C Major Pentatonic scale?
Which scale has the same notes as the C Major Pentatonic scale?
Which scale can always be used over all chords in a minor key progression?
Which scale can always be used over all chords in a minor key progression?
What should be used when encountering a IV major chord or II minor chord in a minor key progression?
What should be used when encountering a IV major chord or II minor chord in a minor key progression?
Which of the following scenarios requires the use of Harmonic Minor scale?
Which of the following scenarios requires the use of Harmonic Minor scale?
In the example progression of Bm-Em-F#m, what scale is appropriate to use over all the chords?
In the example progression of Bm-Em-F#m, what scale is appropriate to use over all the chords?
What are the two minor modes that can generally be used in a minor key jam?
What are the two minor modes that can generally be used in a minor key jam?
When is it appropriate to use the Minor Pentatonic & Blues scales?
When is it appropriate to use the Minor Pentatonic & Blues scales?
What is the relationship between Aeolian mode and Natural Minor?
What is the relationship between Aeolian mode and Natural Minor?
Which scale should be used in a minor progression without a major V chord?
Which scale should be used in a minor progression without a major V chord?
What is the Major Pentatonic Sus4 scale primarily characterized by?
What is the Major Pentatonic Sus4 scale primarily characterized by?
Which intervals make up the Major Pentatonic Sus4 scale?
Which intervals make up the Major Pentatonic Sus4 scale?
What is one major advantage of using the Major Pentatonic Sus4 scale over the traditional Major scale?
What is one major advantage of using the Major Pentatonic Sus4 scale over the traditional Major scale?
Which type of music is mentioned as particularly benefiting from the Major Pentatonic Sus4 scale?
Which type of music is mentioned as particularly benefiting from the Major Pentatonic Sus4 scale?
When practicing the Major Pentatonic Sus4 scale, what should players specifically note each time they pass through the scale?
When practicing the Major Pentatonic Sus4 scale, what should players specifically note each time they pass through the scale?
What does adding the fourth degree to the Major Pentatonic scale create?
What does adding the fourth degree to the Major Pentatonic scale create?
Which string bending technique is suggested for creating a sweet sound in the Major Pentatonic Sus4 scale?
Which string bending technique is suggested for creating a sweet sound in the Major Pentatonic Sus4 scale?
What is the significance of viewing the Major Pentatonic Sus4 shape in relation to its relative Minor Pentatonic scale?
What is the significance of viewing the Major Pentatonic Sus4 shape in relation to its relative Minor Pentatonic scale?
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Modes
- Dorian Mode: 1, 2, b3, 4, 5, 6, b7
- Mixolydian Mode: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, b7
Major Key I-IV-V Blues
- Use E Minor Pentatonic & Blues scales over all chords for a bluesy minor sound
- Use E Major Pentatonic scales over all chords for a sweet major sound
- Use a mix of E Minor and E Major Pentatonic scales over all chords
- Use E Dorian over all chords
Minor Key Progressions
- Minor pentatonic and blues scales work over all chords, except for a major V chord
- Aeolian mode (Natural Minor or Pure Minor) works over all chords in a minor key progression unless there is a IV major or II minor chord
- Dorian mode works over all chords in a minor key progression if there is a IV major or II minor chord
- Use Harmonic Minor over a V major chord
Minor Pentatonic & Blues Scales
- Useful over all chords in a minor key progression
- Useful over all chords in major key I-IV-V blues, shuffles and swings
- Useful over any minor type chord
- Useful over all chords in rock jams, or jams using power chords
Major Pentatonic Scale
- A 5-note scale consisting of notes 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6 from the Major scale
- Derived from the Major scale, similar to how the Minor Pentatonic is derived from the Natural Minor scale
- Has a sweet major sound
- Useful in blues music
- Can be viewed as the relative minor pentatonic scale (e.g., C Major Pentatonic = A Minor Pentatonic)
Major Pentatonic Sus4 Scale
- A 6-note scale consisting of notes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 from the Major scale
- Basically a major scale without the 7th degree
- Works well in most contexts
- Useful for playing in major pentatonic contexts as it avoids the sometimes "iffy" major 7th note
- Gives you a sweet sounding sus4 note
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