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Tackling Major/Minor Modes

Al Joseph
IntermediateRockScales 6 lessons8m

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 words, try to hear these licks in any context you like! To help your learning foundation, please review my Root Connection Study tutorial. Good luck, AJ

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  1. 1 0:55 Lesson · 1m Tackling Major/Minor Modes - Introduction 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... Guitar Pro
  2. 2 0:42 Lesson · 1m Tackling Major/Minor Modes - Lick 1 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... Tab Guitar Pro
  3. 3 0:44 Lesson · 1m Tackling Major/Minor Modes - Lick 2 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! Tab Guitar Pro
  4. 4 1:32 Lesson · 2m Tackling Major/Minor Modes - Lick 3 & Wrap Up 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... Tab Guitar Pro
  5. 5 2:05 Backing track · 2m Tackling Major/Minor Modes - Backing Track Here's the backing track. Have fun and practice hard! All 3 licks are tabbed out below. Tab Guitar Pro
  6. 6 2:22 Backing track · 2m Tackling Major/Minor Modes - Backing Track (slow) Here's the backing slowed down. Tab Guitar Pro

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