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- Pentatonic
Minor pentatonic
Five note scale and the foundation of blues, rock and countless solos. Easy to play and instantly musical.
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Major pentatonic
The bright, happy counterpart to the minor pentatonic. Five notes that work over major chords in country, pop and rock.
Open scale - Major
Major scale
The diatonic foundation of Western music. Bright, stable and the basis of harmony, modes and most song forms.
Open scale - Minor
Natural minor
The Aeolian mode. Dark, expressive, and ubiquitous in rock, metal, film and folk traditions.
Open scale - Blues
Blues scale
Minor pentatonic with an added b5, the blue note. The single most recognizable lead vocabulary in blues and rock.
Open scale - Modes
Modes of the major scale
Seven sister scales built from the same notes, starting on different degrees. Each has a distinct color.
Open scale - Modes
Dorian mode
Minor scale with a natural 6. Jazzy, hopeful, and the default mode for minor7 vamps and modal jazz.
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Phrygian mode
Minor scale with a flat 2. Exotic, Spanish and metal sounding. Built on the third degree of the major scale.
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Mixolydian mode
Major scale with a flat 7. The natural fit over dominant seventh chords and classic rock vamps.
Open scale - Exotic
Harmonic minor
Natural minor with a raised 7th. Creates a strong leading tone and a characteristic augmented second between b6 and 7.
Open scale - Jazz
Jazz scales
A family of scales used to navigate jazz harmony. Includes melodic minor and its modes, the diminished scale, and bebop scales with added chromatic passing tones.
Open scale - Exotic
Exotic scales
Scales drawn from outside the common practice tradition. Use sparingly for unique color and unusual cadences.
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