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Kristofer Dahl31st May 2024Yes! This is a very cool series, keep it up Chris 👊
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Welcome to "The Minor Scale" theory lesson. This is second lesson in a new series introducing music theory. Here we look at arguably the second most fundamental of scales, the minor scale. We discuss what constitutes the minor scale, reviewing the ideas of scale degrees and intervals.
Tone-wise I am using the neck pickup on my Tele. I am using a simulated Fender-style amp with a little spring to get a basic clean tone.
Concepts covered:
The Minor Scale and its sound
Scale Degrees
Intervals
Major 2nd (M)
Minor 2nd (m)
Minor Scale Intervals: MmMMmMM
Gear: Tele(neck pickup)>Tascam 4X4HR>Pro Tools>AmpliTube 5(American Amp 1)
Scales:
A Minor Scale(two octaves, starting on E string, three notes per string)
D Minor Scale (two octaves, starting on A string, three notes per string)
D Harmonic Minor Scale (two octaves, starting on A string, three notes per string)
From this course:
- The Major ScaleLEVEL 1An introduction to music theory and the most fundamental scale.
- Major and Minor TriadsLEVEL 1How to build major and minor chords from the ground up.
- Diatonic ChordsLEVEL 1Discover the pattern of how chords are built and determined in a major key.
- What Key Am I Playing In?LEVEL 3A practical guide to using diatonic chord knowlege to determine the song's key.
- Chord InversionsLEVEL 2An introduction to building inverted chords.
- Adding Color to ChordsLEVEL 3An introduction to chord colors.
- Diatonic 7th ChordsLEVEL 1Spice Up Your Chords: Unlocking Richer Sounds with 7ths!
- The 4-3 SuspensionLEVEL 1A classic sound that can add new dimension to your rhythm playing.
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Jump to start: Home or `s` , you can also click/tap the lesson part again (the numbers above player)
Go to next part: PageUP or End.
Volume: ArrowUp / ArrowDown keys
Go to any part: Number keys (combinations also possible)
Pause or play: `k` or space key
Fullscreen: `f`, esc to close
Increase / decrease speed : `+` or `-`
