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Matthew Greif
07/18/20
@ tonebase Guitar
To achieve a contemporary color while remaining in E major, I will briefly explore the modes, starting with the Ionian mode and moving through Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian, Aeolian, and Locrian modes.
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Advanced Improvisation Techniques (Full Lesson)
@ tonebase Guitar
07/18/20
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Matthew Greif
07/18/20
@ tonebase Guitar
When improvising, I often focus on the Dorian, Lydian, and Mixolydian modes, as they frequently arise in my teaching of improvisation.
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Matthew Greif
07/18/20
@ tonebase Guitar
In this advanced lesson, I will explore contemporary sounds and start with consonant sonorities using a progression in E major, which includes F# minor 7, A, and B7 chords.
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Matthew Greif
07/18/20
@ tonebase Guitar
The C sharp super locrian scale, which is the seventh mode of D melodic minor, contains many altered tones, making it suitable for creating an altered sound in improvisation.
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Matthew Greif
07/18/20
@ tonebase Guitar
As I improvise over the chord progression, I will focus on one pentatonic scale at a time to highlight different aspects of the E major scale, creating varied flavors while staying within consonance.
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Leo Brouwer
11/04/22
@ tonebase Guitar
I find Mixolydian and Lydian scales very useful for creating interesting patterns in my music.
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Matthew Greif
07/18/20
@ tonebase Guitar
Within E major, there are three pentatonic major scales: E major pentatonic, A major pentatonic, and B major pentatonic, each emphasizing different notes while remaining consonant.
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Matthew Greif
07/18/20
@ tonebase Guitar
The altered dominant scale, also known as the superlocrian mode, is derived from the melodic minor scale and is used to achieve a unique harmonic color in improvisation.
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Leo Brouwer
11/04/22
@ tonebase Guitar
In my music, I avoid standard major and minor tonalities, often using poly-modal harmonies instead.
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Matthew Greif
07/18/20
@ tonebase Guitar
Using C major pentatonic over the B7 chord can introduce interesting altered sounds, as it incorporates notes from the altered dominant scale while maintaining a coherent musical idea.