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Licking Up the Modes: Phrygian
Mike Salow
Licking Up the Modes is back!!! This month we discuss Phrygian! Phrygian is slightly different than the rest of the modes in the fact that we have no available extensions (otherwise known as "void" tones). This means we are basically stuck with our root, b3, 5, and b7 when building chord voicings. Although we can't add much to the chord itself, this does not mean we have to ignore the b2, 4, and b6.
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Lesson · 3m Licking Up the Modes: Phrygian - Intro
Licking Up the Modes is back!!! This month we discuss Phrygian! Phrygian is slightly different than the rest of the modes in the fact that we have no available extensions (otherwise known as "void" tones)...
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Lesson · 2m Licking Up the Modes: Phrygian - Lick 1
So our first lick is a 16th note run. The tempo I'm working with is 105bpm so these 16ths are a little slower. Note that this lick does not start on a down beat but rather on the "a" of 2. (1 -e -& - a - 2 - e...
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Lesson · 2m Licking Up the Modes: Phrygian - Lick 2
The second lick is somewhat similar to the first lick except this time we are starting on the "e" of 1 (1 - e - & - a - 2 - e- & - a - 3 - e - etc...). It is also a 16th note run just liike the first one. Also...
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Lesson · 1m Licking Up the Modes: Phrygian - Lick 3
Alright, this is our first lick utilizing 16th note triplets. This one, like the others, is using a lot of different techniques like sliding, legato, and string skipping (sort of). Pay close attention to the...
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Lesson · 2m Licking Up the Modes: Phrygian - Lick 4
Another 16th note triplet run! This one also using some different triad shapes but rolls off the fingers nicely once worked up to speed!
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Lesson · 2m Licking Up the Modes: Phrygian - Lick 5
So our final lick utilizing some "Frank Gambale" style sweeping. If you've checked out last months tutorial you should have a head start at this lick. Pay close attention to the tab and work on getting the...
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Lesson · 1m Licking Up the Modes: Phrygian - Outro / Demonstration
Alright guys! Have fun with these licks! Remember to start slow and work your way up to speed. There's no rush! Phrasing is key! :) Until next time, farewell!
- 8 4:37 Backing track · 5m Licking Up the Modes: Phrygian - Backing Track This backing track is a C Phrygian vamp. Chords are Cm7 - Dbmaj7#11 in a loop.
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