Most people might not realize it, but scales have their own built-in chord systems. By using the notes from a scale we can make up… Read More »Creating Chord Progressions In Major Keys With Chord Families
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Hopefully, you’re not the type of person who talks too much. You know, the type that won’t let anyone else get a word in. When… Read More »Leaving Space
So, you’re about ready to jam with others. I’m sure you have questions like “What should I expect?” and “What should I play?”. Playing with… Read More »Tips On Playing Well With Others
Fig. 1: Hexatonic The hexatonic, or six note, blues scale consists of the minor pentatonic scale plus the ♯4th or ♭5th degree. Fig. 2: Hepatonic The heptatonic, or seven note, conception of… Read More »Blues Scale Variations
Fig. 1: Hexatonic The hexatonic, or six note, blues scale consists of the minor pentatonic scale plus the ♯4th or ♭5th degree. Fig. 2: Hepatonic The heptatonic, or seven note, conception of… Read More »Blues Scale Variations
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Fig. 1 Realize that the 12th fret is the same note as the open string. This is called an octave. An octave is the same note… Read More »Playing The 12th Fret And Above