Yes! You're right about the scales. Ivan focuses his solo on A minor pentatonic, and A aeolian when it sounds good, avoiding playing it when the chords E/G# and D/F# appear, which as you've said, are borrowed from Harmonic minor and Dorian mode. This technique is called Modal Interchange and it's a great arranging and composing harmony trick.
Hi Gabriel, now I know why I've had problems to find out the chords: because of the a minor scale I've not expect an E (with G#) or a D (with F#). Does this not scream for harmonic minor oder dorian? Or as a question: why does it sound so excellent nevertheless?
this helps a lot, thank you!
Hi mate, the chords from the backing are:
Am - E/G# - G - D/F#
then at 00:40, the progression is Am - D/F#
Please let me know if this helps and if you have any other questions.
great lesson. thank you!
I wonder what chords used for the backing track?
awesome lesson Ivan! guess he's not the one and only after all!
Thanks a lot man, glad you like it!
Hey Ivan, Man , this is Santana instantly, all over !!! Very cool lesson !! I bookmarked it and when I feel I'm ready for it, I will sure try to REC it.
Great man !!!
very very authentic mate!
Thanks for great comments
Great ! I know which is going to be my next rec take After I finish the the ones that I am working on now
YEAH! Love it Ivan - your in the style of lessons are always brilliant and this is no exception. Thanks for the inspiration!
Very interesting style!
Thanks a bunch guys, glad you like it, cheers
Brilliant playing, Ivan !
Very Cool Ivan - Great job!
This lesson just SHOUTS Santana! Great job & thanks so much Ivan!
NAILED! and it's not easy to nail just an organic style. This is great!
Thanks a lot guys, really glad to like it cheers
This lesson rocks! and so your playing Ivan! Great job!
i like it ivan, very nice!
Woow Ivan this is GREAT! pure Santana in here!
I like it, nice vibe and sound
great lesson
Nice lesson mate, captured his style quite well....cheers