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The Ultimate, No-Holds-Barred, Super-Guide

To Instantly Improve Your Guitar Playing!

Dear Fellow Guitarist, Dear Fellow Guitarist, Dear Fellow Guitarist, Dear Fellow Guitarist,

ou are about to embark on a journey through the amazing ou are about to embark on a journey through the amazing ou are about to embark on a journey through the amazing ou are about to embark on a journey through the amazing world of guitar.

world of guitar. world of guitar.

world of guitar. YouÊre going to learn how to play the major scales, minor scales, all seven modes, chords, barre chords, and much more. Even if you donÊt know which end of the guitar to hold, youÊre still going to make quick progress -- I guarantee it!

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Everything in this guide is explained in detail in the video

lessons which accompany your course.

ThereÊs no need to beat your head against the wall trying to understand a certain concept. Simply watch the accompanying video lessons ALONG WITH your guide -- I go over everything with you. •

ThereÊs no need to try and learn everything all at once.

Take

your time and go slowly, making sure that you have a firm understanding of each concept before you move on to the next.

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Make sure you are PLAYING along with the examples!

DonÊt just sit back and watch. Grab youÊre guitar and try it! YouÊll learn faster and make more progress.

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Have fun!

I repeat, „HAVE FUN!‰ LetÊs face it. For the vast majority of us, playing guitar is -- and will most likely remain -- a hobby, not a profession. So, remember to make sure that youÊre having fun. Now, IÊm not saying that that learning guitar is going to be a bed a roses. ItÊs not. Sometimes it takes a lot of HARD work to get good. No, I take that back. It takes a lot of hard work to even be able to play anything at all! But the important thing is to have fun. If you make mistakes, who cares? Keep practicing and soon youÊll be playing things you never thought possible.

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Important Note About The Movable Positions And Tab:

As soon as you start practicing the scales in this book you will notice something: the movable fretboard patterns and the tab do NOT always match. This is on purpose. The reason is simple:

there are several different ways to play the same scale. This will expose you to a least two. You can play both variations and see which one you like best. IÊve tried to indicate when the movable pattern and the tab do NOT match. Please keep your eyes pealed for this as you go through each position. •

Important Note About The Modes:

You will also see that IÊve labeled each position for you with the position number AND the

corresponding mode (major scale and melodic scale only). Try to keep in mind that each position of the major scale corresponds to a particular mode. Also, remember that each mode can be

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So, grab your guitar, lock the door and roll up your sleeves. And letÊs get started! Cheers,

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The Lesson Titled „„„„Chords

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The Major CAGED ChordsMajor CAGED ChordsMajor CAGED ChordsMajor CAGED Chords

C MajorC MajorC MajorC Major A MajorA MajorA MajorA Major G Major G MajorG MajorG Major E MajorE MajorE MajorE Major D MajorD MajorD MajorD Major

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Chord Progressions Using Major CAGED Chords

Progression 1: G|D|C|D Progression 1: G|D|C|DProgression 1: G|D|C|D Progression 1: G|D|C|D

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Progression 3: C|G|C Progression 3: C|G|C Progression 3: C|G|C Progression 3: C|G|C

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Progression 4: Progression 4: Progression 4:

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From The Lesson Titled

From The Lesson Titled „Reading Tab‰

„Reading Tab‰

Chords Discussed:

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From The Lesson Tit

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E Minor Pentatonic Scale

E minor pentatonic scale in one octave on 1 string

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E minor pentatonic scale in one octave on 3 strings

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From The Lesson Titled „Building Finger Str

From The Lesson Titled „Building Finger Strength‰

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Ex erc ise 1 : C hr oma tic A sc en din g Ex erc ise 1 : C hr oma tic A sc en din g Ex erc ise 1 : C hr oma tic A sc en din g Ex erc ise 1 : C hr oma tic A sc en din g

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Ex er cis e Ex er cis e Ex er cis e Ex er cis e 2222 : C hr om a tic : C hr om a tic : C hr om a tic : C hr om a tic D eDeDeDes ce nd ing sc en ding sc en ding sc en ding

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Ex erc ise 3 Ex erc ise 3 Ex erc ise 3 Ex erc ise 3 : C hro m a tic : C hro m a tic : C hro m a tic : C hro m a tic A sc en din g/ De sc en din g A sc en din g/ De sc en din g A sc en din g/ De sc en din g A sc en din g/ De sc en din g

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E xe rc ise 5 : Ex erc ise 5 : Ex erc ise 5 : Ex erc ise 5 : S kip pin g Ch ro m a tic A sc en din g Sk ip pin g Ch ro m a tic A sc en din g Sk ip pin g Ch ro m a tic A sc en din g Sk ip pin g Ch ro m a tic A sc en din g

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From The Lesson Titled,

From The Lesson Titled, „Notes On The Fretboard‰

„Notes On The Fretboard‰

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** Note:

Note:

Note: In addition to the information on the DVD, use the Guitar Codex software to memorize

Note:

the notes on the fretboard. This software will give you a visual representation of the notes on

the fretboard as well as a vast number of chords and scales. A video tutorial on how to

download this software as well as how to use it, is included with your course.

The Major Scale

The Major Scale Formula:

Formula:

Whole step | Whole step | Half step | Whole step | Whole step | Whole step | Half step

Abbreviated, the formula looks like:

W| W | H | W | W | W | H

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Remember: Remember: Remember:

Remember: A whole step is when you skip a fret. A half step is from one fret to the next fret (without skipping). Whole and half steps can ascend (go up the fretboard) or descend (go down

the fretboard).

For example:

Whole Step, Ascending Whole Step, Ascending Whole Step, Ascending Whole Step, Ascending

|---| |---| |---| |---| |---| |-3-5-| Whole Step, Whole Step, Whole Step,

Whole Step, DeDeDeDescendingscendingscending scending

|---| |---| |---| |---| |---| |-5-3-|

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Half Step, Ascending Half Step, Ascending Half Step, Ascending Half Step, Ascending

|---| |---| |---| |---| |---| |-4-5-| Half Step

Half StepHalf Step

Half Step, Descending, Descending, Descending, Descending

|---| |---| |---| |---| |---| |-5-4-|

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G Major Scale

G Major ScaleG Major Scale

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G Major Scale G Major Scale G Major Scale

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G Major Scale in two octaves (first position) G Major Scale in two octaves (first position) G Major Scale in two octaves (first position) G Major Scale in two octaves (first position)

Movable Major Scale Pattern Movable Major Scale PatternMovable Major Scale Pattern Movable Major Scale Pattern

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A Major Scale

A Major Scale In All Seven Positions

In All Seven Positions

The tablature in the following diagram is NOT exactly the same as what is played in the video. The reason is that there are many approaches to playing scales. This way, you are exposed to at least two. For same reason, the notation and the movable patterns wonÊt always match. This is true for all the scales in this book.

The only difference between what only you see in the video and what is notated below is the 2nd_{string always has two notes, not}

three.

How To Understand Each Column Heading How To Understand Each Column Heading How To Understand Each Column Heading How To Understand Each Column Heading

Position Number Position Number Position Number Position Number

Most books, videos and other guitar instructional material teach a scale in only one position. ThatÊs great when youÊre starting out. But, the problem with that approach is that once youÊve mastered that position, youÊre stuck! Great guitarists know that there are actually seven different positions in which to play any scale. Once you learn the seven, movable patterns you can play your solos over the ENTIRE fretboard!

HereÊs HereÊs HereÊs

HereÊs what you need to know about the seven positions:what you need to know about the seven positions:what you need to know about the seven positions:what you need to know about the seven positions:

Every scale has a total of seven positions Every scale has a total of seven positions Every scale has a total of seven positions

Every scale has a total of seven positions that is can be played in.that is can be played in.that is can be played in.that is can be played in. The reason is that there are seven different notes in every scale. For example, the A Major scale has these seven notes: A, B, C#, D, E, F#, G#.

Each position corresponds to one of these seven notes Each position corresponds to one of these seven notes Each position corresponds to one of these seven notes

Each position corresponds to one of these seven notes of the scale of the scale of the scale of the scale.... Therefore, for the A major scale, Position 1 starts on A. Position 2, starts on B. Position 3, starts on C#. Position 4, starts on D. And so on, and so forth.

In the major sca In the major sca In the major sca

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A Quick List Of The Positions In The Major Scale

Quick List Of The Positions In The Major Scale

And Their Corresponding Mode

And Their Corresponding Mode::::

Position in Major Scale

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Position 1

Ionian

Position 2

Dorian

Position 3

Phrygian

Position 4

Lydian

Position 5

Mixolydian

Position 6

Aeolian

Position 7

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The Movable Pattern The Movable Pattern The Movable Pattern The Movable Pattern

Take special note of the column labeled „„„„MMMMovableovableovableovable PPPPatternatternatternattern.‰.‰.‰.‰ This column gives you a movable pattern for each position of the scale. IMPORTANT!

IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT!

It may not look like much, but the „Movable Patterns‰„Movable Patterns‰„Movable Patterns‰ IÊve given you for each position are the KEYS TO UNLOCK your ability to play „Movable Patterns‰ anywhere on the fretboard!

I Repeat: The movable patterns are the „secret code‰„secret code‰„secret code‰ that you need to crack in order to play anywhere on the fretboard. Do NOT „secret code‰ overlook these little, simple patterns. The reason they are so important is because once youÊve memorized each pattern, you can then „transpose‰ (move to another key) that pattern to any key on the fretboard.

If you want to play the A major scale, simply take position 1 and start on A (5th fret, 6th_{string). Then follow the pattern. For example:}

The A Major Scale On 1 String The A Major Scale On 1 String The A Major Scale On 1 String The A Major Scale On 1 String

|---| |---| |---| |---| |---| |---5---7---9---10---12---14---16---17---| A, the “root” of 1st

note of the scale, is your starting point

for position 1.

B, the 2nd degree of the A scale, is your

starting point for position 2.

C#, the 3nd degree of the A scale, is your starting point

for position 3.

D, the 4th degree of the A scale, is your starting point for

E, the 5th degree of the A scale, is your starting point

for position 5.

F#, the 6th degree of the A scale, is your

starting point for

G#, the 7th degree of the A scale, is your starting point

for position 7. A, the “root” of the key of A, starts over with position 1.

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A Major Scale In All Seven Positions

Position 1

Position 1, A Major Scale

, A Major Scale

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Movable Pattern

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Position 6, Major Scale:

Position 6, Major Scale: Aeolian

Aeolian

Aeolian Mode (same as „Natural Minor‰)

Aeolian

Mode (same as „Natural Minor‰)

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Position

Position 7777, A Major Scale: G# Locrian Mode

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From The Lesson

From The Lesson Titled, „

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Titled, „Power Chords

Power Chords

Power Chords‰‰‰‰

Notes about Power Chords

Power chords are the building blocks of thousands and thousands of rock songs. They are simple and can be easily moved around the fretboard in any key.

They do NOT contain the 3rd degree of the chord, therefore, they are neither major nor minor.

This gives them a certain ability to slide in and out of different keys that is not found in a standard triad.

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Example

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From

From The Lesson Titled, „

The Lesson Titled, „

The Lesson Titled, „Scale Degrees

Scale Degrees

Scale Degrees‰‰‰‰

Each note in a scale can be referred to as a specific scale degree: the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth or seventh.

HereÊs the G Major Scale in one octave on three strings: HereÊs the G Major Scale in one octave on three strings:HereÊs the G Major Scale in one octave on three strings: HereÊs the G Major Scale in one octave on three strings:

HereÊs the G Major scale in

HereÊs the G Major scale inHereÊs the G Major scale in

HereÊs the G Major scale in one octave with each degree identified for you: one octave with each degree identified for you: one octave with each degree identified for you: one octave with each degree identified for you: |---| |---| |---| |---2(6th)-4(7th)-5(1st)-| |---2(3rd)-3(4th)-5(5th)---| |-3(1st)-5(2nd)---|

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GGGGuitar Lessons Covered On DVD

uitar Lessons Covered On DVD

uitar Lessons Covered On DVD 2

2

2 From The Lesson Titled, „Intervals‰

In music, the space between any two notes can be measured. This „space‰ or „distance‰ is called an interval.

Intervals are the building blocks of chords. Once you understand intervals, you can build any chord in any key (even if youÊve never heard of that chord.)

HereÊs the G Major scale in one octave with each interval identified for HereÊs the G Major scale in one octave with each interval identified for HereÊs the G Major scale in one octave with each interval identified for

HereÊs the G Major scale in one octave with each interval identified for you:you:you:you:

|---| |---| |---| |---2(6th)-4(7th)-5(1st)-| |---2(3rd)-3(4th)-5(5th)---| |-3(1st)-5(2nd)---|

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In any major key...

The distance between the 1st degree of the scale and the 2nd degree = Major 2Major 2Major 2Major 2ndndndnd.

(Also notated „M2‰) Major 2

Major 2Major 2

Major 2ndndndnd_{in the key of G Major}_{in the key of G Major}_{in the key of G Major}_{in the key of G Major}

|---| |---| |---| |---| |---| |-3-5-|

The distance between the 1st_{degree of the scale and the 3}rd_{degree = Major 3}_{Major 3}_{Major 3}_{Major 3}rdrdrdrd_.

(Also notated „M3‰) Major

Major Major

Major 3333rdrdrdrd_{in the key of G Major}_{in the key of G Major}_{in the key of G Major}_{in the key of G Major}

|---| |---| |---| |---| |---2-| |-3---|

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The distance between the 1st degree of the scale and the 4th degree = Perfect 4Perfect 4Perfect 4Perfect 4th.th.th.th.. (Also notated „P4‰)

Perfect 4th in the key of G Major

Perfect 4th in the key of G MajorPerfect 4th in the key of G Major

Perfect 4th in the key of G Major

|---| |---| |---| |---| |---3-| |-3---|

The distance between the 1st_{degree of the scale and the 5}th_{degree = Perfect 5}_{Perfect 5}_{Perfect 5}_{Perfect 5}thththth_.

(Also notated „P5‰) Perfect 5

Perfect 5 Perfect 5

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(this interval makes up the famous „power chord‰)

(this interval makes up the famous „power chord‰)(this interval makes up the famous „power chord‰)

(this interval makes up the famous „power chord‰)

|---| |---| |---| |---| |---5-| |-3---|

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The distance between the 1st degree of the scale and the 6th degree = Major 6Major 6Major 6Major 6thththth. (Also notated „M6‰)

Major 6th in the key of G Major

Major 6th in the key of G Major Major 6th in the key of G Major

|---| |---| |---| |---2-| |---| |-3---|

The distance between the 1st_{degree of the scale and the 7}th_{degree = Major 7}_{Major 7}_{Major 7}_{Major 7}thththth_.

(Also notated „M7‰)

Major 7th in the key of G MajorMajor 7th in the key of G Major

|---| |---| |---| |---4-| |---| |-3---|

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The distance between the 1st degree of the scale and the 8th degree = Perfect 8Perfect 8Perfect 8Perfect 8thththth or an octave. (Also notated „P8‰)

Perfect 8th (or an „octave‰) in the key of G Major Perfect 8th (or an „octave‰) in the key of G Major Perfect 8th (or an „octave‰) in the key of G Major Perfect 8th (or an „octave‰) in the key of G Major

|---| |---| |---| |---5-| |---| |-3---|

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Play the following intervals. Play the following intervals. Play the following intervals.

Play the following intervals. Say the name of the interval out loud as you play it. Try to remember the sound of the interval. ItÊs a good idea to be able to sing the intervals as well. This will help you internalize

the sound of each interval.

Intervals Found In The Major Scale

Once you understand intervals

Once you understand intervals Once you understand intervals

Once you understand intervals you can build any chord you want. For example:you can build any chord you want. For example:you can build any chord you want. For example:you can build any chord you want. For example:

G Major 7

G Major 7 G Major 7

G Major 7thththth_{Chord (also notated GM7)}_{Chord (also notated GM7)}_{Chord (also notated GM7)}_{Chord (also notated GM7)}

|---| |---| |---| |---4---| (Major 7th) |---2---| (3rd)

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Minor Scale

Minor Scale‰‰‰‰

Minor Scale

The Natural Minor Scale

To make any major scale minor, simply lower the 3

rd

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th

and 7

th

degrees of the major scale by a step (one fret).

The G Major Scale in one octave

The G Major Scale in one octaveThe G Major Scale in one octave

The G Major Scale in one octave

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The G Natural Minor Scale in one octave The G Natural Minor Scale in one octave The G Natural Minor Scale in one octave The G Natural Minor Scale in one octave

Another way to play this scale is:

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The G Natural Minor Scale in two octaves The G Natural Minor Scale in two octaves The G Natural Minor Scale in two octaves The G Natural Minor Scale in two octaves

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The

The Harmonic

Harmonic

Harmonic Minor Scale

Minor Scale

To make any natural minor scale, harmonic minor,

simply raise the 7

th

degree ½ a step (one fret)

The G Harmonic Minor Scale in o

The G Harmonic Minor Scale in one octave

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The G Harmonic Minor Scale in two octaves

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The Melodic Minor

The Melodic Minor Scale

Scale

The melodic minor is unique.

When you ascend (go up the fretboard) you raise the 6

th

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th

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When you descend (go down the fretboard) you lower the 6

th

and 7

th

.

However, the 3

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Ok, hereÊs what it looks like in tab:

G Melodic Minor Scale in

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Most of time when you encounter or use the melodic minor scale,

itÊs the „Jazz‰ minor scale –

which looks exactly like the major scale, except it has a lowered (flat) 3

rd

.

G Melodic Jazz Minor Scale in

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Minor Intervals

Every major interval has a minor counterpart.

You can make any major interval minor by lowering the note ½ a step (one fret).

In

In the natural minor scale for any key...

the natural minor scale for any key...

The distance between the 1st degree (a.k.a. „root‰) of the scale and the 2nd degree = Major 2Major 2Major 2Major 2ndndndnd_.

(Also notated „M2‰)

Major 2

ndndndnd

_{in the key of G natural minor}

|---|

|-3-5-|

The distance between the 1st degree of the scale and the 3rd degree = Minor 3Minor 3Minor 3Minor 3rdrdrdrd_.

(Also notated „m3‰)

Minor 3 Minor 3 Minor 3

Minor 3rdrdrdrd_{in the key of G Natural Minor}_{in the key of G Natural Minor}_{in the key of G Natural Minor}_{in the key of G Natural Minor}

|---| |---| |---| |---| |---2-|

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The distance between the 1st degree of the scale and the 4th degree = PePePerfect 4Perfect 4rfect 4rfect 4th.th.th.th.. (Also noted „P4‰)

Perfect 4th in the key of G Natural Minor

Perfect 4th in the key of G Natural MinorPerfect 4th in the key of G Natural Minor

Perfect 4th in the key of G Natural Minor

|---| |---| |---| |---| |---3-| |-3---|

The distance between the 1st_{degree of the scale and the 5}th_{degree = Perfect 5}_{Perfect 5}_{Perfect 5}_{Perfect 5}thththth_{. (Also notated „P5‰)}

Perfect 5 Perfect 5 Perfect 5

Perfect 5thththth_{in the key of G N}_{in the key of G Natural Minor}_{in the key of G N}_{in the key of G N}_{atural Minor}_{atural Minor}_{atural Minor}

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|---| |---| |---| |---| |---5-| |-3---|

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Minor 6th in the key of G Natural Minor Minor 6th in the key of G Natural Minor Minor 6th in the key of G Natural Minor Minor 6th in the key of G Natural Minor

|---| |---| |---| |---2-| |---| |-3---|

The distance between the 1st_{degree of the scale and the 7}th_{degree = Minor 7}_{Minor 7}_{Minor 7}_{Minor 7}thththth_{. (Also notated „m7‰)}

Minor 7th in the key of G Natural Minor Minor 7th in the key of G Natural Minor Minor 7th in the key of G Natural Minor Minor 7th in the key of G Natural Minor

|---| |---| |---| |---4-| |---| |-3---|

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The distance between the 1st degree of the scale and the 8th degree = Perfect 8Perfect 8Perfect 8Perfect 8thththth or an octave. (Also notated „P8‰)

Perfect 8th (or an „octave‰) in the key of G Natural Minor Perfect 8th (or an „octave‰) in the key of G Natural Minor Perfect 8th (or an „octave‰) in the key of G Natural Minor Perfect 8th (or an „octave‰) in the key of G Natural Minor

|---| |---| |---| |---5-| |---| |-3---|

**Note: The smallest interval on the fretboard is a minor 2nd_{. HereÊs an example of a minor 2}nd:

Minor second from the note „G‰: Minor second from the note „G‰: Minor second from the note „G‰: Minor second from the note „G‰:

|---| |---| |---| |---| |---| |---3-4-|

**Note: The minor second does NOT occur naturally in any of the major or minor keys. It only occurs naturally in two of the seven modes (Phrygian and Locrian).

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Play the following intervals.

Say the name of the interval out loud as you play it. Try to remember the sound of the

interval. ItÊs a good idea to be able to sing the intervals as well. This will help you internalize

the sound of each interval.

Intervals Found In The Natural

Intervals Found In The Natural Minor Scale

Minor Scale

Once you understand intervals you can build any chord you want. Once you understand intervals you can build any chord you want. Once you understand intervals you can build any chord you want. Once you understand intervals you can build any chord you want.

For example: G Major 7

G Major 7 G Major 7

G Major 7thththth Chord (also notated GM7) Chord (also notated GM7) Chord (also notated GM7) Chord (also notated GM7)

|---|

|---4---|

|---2---|

|---3---|

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From The Lesson Titled,

„„„„Creating Chords Using Intervals

reating Chords Using Intervals

reating Chords Using Intervals‰‰‰‰

What you need to know about chords:

• Chords us

Chords us

Chords usually consist of at least three notes.

ually consist of at least three notes.

• Every chord must have the „root.‰

Every chord must have the „root.‰

Every chord must have the „root.‰ In other words, the chord has to have the note that itÊs

named after.

For example, if itÊs a G7, it must contain a „G‰ note somewhere in the chord.

• Every chord must have the 3

Every chord must have the 3

rd rd rd rd

(except power chords).

This interval tells you if the chord is Major or Minor.

Without the 3

rd

_{you wouldnÊt know.}

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Quick Reference Guide

Quick Reference Guide For Interpreting Chord Symbols

or Interpreting Chord Symbols

Written WrittenWritten

Written PronouncedPronouncedPronouncedPronounced Always has these intervalsAlways has these intervalsAlways has these intervalsAlways has these intervals ExampleExampleExampleExample

G

„G chord‰

Root, Major 3

rd

_{|---3---| (optional)}

|---0---| (optional)

|---4---| (Major 3

rd

, B)

|---5---| (octave, G)

|---5

55 5---| (5

th

,D)

|---3333---| (root, G)

G5 (G Power

Chord)

„G five‰

Root, 5

th

|---X---|

|---5

55 5---| (5

th

_,D)

|---3333---| (root, G)

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G7

„Dominant 7‰

Root, Major 3

rd

, Minor

7

th

|---3---| (optional)

|---4

4 4---| (Major 3

4

rd

, B)

|---3333---| (minor 7

th

_{, F)}

|---5

55 5---| (optional, 5

th

,D,)

|---3333---| (root, G)

GM7

„G Major 7‰

Root, Major 3

rd

_{, Major}

7

th

|---3---| (optional)

|---4

4 4---| (Major 3

4

rd

_{, B)}

|---4

4 4---| (Major 7

4

th

, F)

|---5

55 5---| (optional, 5

th

_,D,)

|---3333---| (root, G)

GmM7

„G minor, major

7‰

Root, Minor 3

rd

, Major

7

th

|---3---| (optional)

_{|---3---| (optional)}

|---3333---| (Minor 3

rd

, B)

|---4

4 4---| (Major 7

4

th

, F)

|---5

55 5---| (optional, 5

th

,D,)

|---3333---| (root, G)

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Other chords discussed in the „Creating Chords Using Intervals‰ section:

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From The Lesson Titled, „

From The Lesson Titled, „Practicing Concepts

Practicing Concepts

Practicing Concepts‰‰‰‰

The G Natural Minor Scale in two octaves

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The G Harmonic Minor Scale in two octaves

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G Melodic Jazz Minor Scale in two octaves

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Tab For G Harmonic Minor Solo

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The Natural Minor Scale

Just as with the major scale there are seven notes, the same is true with the minor

scales. IÊve given you all seven positions of the natural minor scale

natural minor scale

natural minor scale in the key of G

natural minor. There is no special significance to why I chose this key. I had to choose

one to give you as an example. But thatÊs all it is: an example.

What you

really

what to pay special attention to is the movable patterns

movable patterns

movable patterns. Because

once you master those and understand how they relate to each other, the sky really is

the limit. YouÊll be able to play the natural minor in any key, any place on the

fretboard!

Practice each position with the tab thatÊs been given. Then take the movable pattern

for each position and try starting on a different note. Start memorizing all seven

patterns for each position. This will allow you to start moving all over the fretboard

with your improvisations. As you practice, try to think of what scale degree youÊre

starting on. This will help you to relate the movable pattern with the position number.

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G Natural Minor

G Natural Minor Scale In All Seven Positions

Scale In All Seven Positions

Movable Pattern 1 Movable Pattern 1Movable Pattern 1

Movable Pattern 1, Natural Minor: Aeolian Mode, Natural Minor: Aeolian Mode, Natural Minor: Aeolian Mode , Natural Minor: Aeolian Mode

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G minor, 1 G minor, 1G minor, 1

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Movable Pattern 2 Movable Pattern 2 Movable Pattern 2

Movable Pattern 2, Natural Minor: Locrian Mode, Natural Minor: Locrian Mode, Natural Minor: Locrian Mode , Natural Minor: Locrian Mode

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G minor, 2 G minor, 2 G minor, 2

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Movable Pattern 3, Natural Minor: , Natural Minor: , Natural Minor: Ionian , Natural Minor: Ionian Ionian Ionian ModeModeModeMode

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G minor, 3rdrdrdrd_position_{position: Bb Ionian (same as 1}_position_position_{: Bb Ionian (same as 1}_{: Bb Ionian (same as 1}_{: Bb Ionian (same as 1}stststst_{position Bb major)}_{position Bb major)}_{position Bb major)}_{position Bb major)}

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Movable Pattern 4

Movable Pattern 4Movable Pattern 4

Movable Pattern 4, Natur, Natur, Natur, Natural Minor: Dorian Mode al Minor: Dorian Mode al Minor: Dorian Mode al Minor: Dorian Mode

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Movable Pattern 5

Movable Pattern 5 Movable Pattern 5

Movable Pattern 5, Natural , Natural , Natural , Natural Minor: Phrygian ModeMinor: Phrygian ModeMinor: Phrygian ModeMinor: Phrygian Mode

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G minor, 5thththth_position_{position: D Phrygian Mode}_position_position_{: D Phrygian Mode}_{: D Phrygian Mode}_{: D Phrygian Mode}

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Movable Pattern 6

Movable Pattern 6, Natural Minor: Lydian Mode, Natural Minor: Lydian Mode, Natural Minor: Lydian Mode, Natural Minor: Lydian Mode

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Movable Pattern 7

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The Harmonic Minor Scale

Just as with the major scale there are seven notes, the same is true with the minor scales. IÊve

given you all seven positions of the harmonic minor scale

harmonic minor scale

harmonic minor scale in the key of G harmonic minor. There

harmonic minor scale

is no special significance to why I chose this key. I had to choose one to give you as an example.

But thatÊs all it is: an example.

What you

really

what to pay special attention to is the movable patterns

movable patterns

movable patterns. Because once you

master those and understand how they relate to each other, the sky really is the limit. YouÊll

be able to play the harmonic minor in any key, any place on the fretboard!

Practice each position with the tab thatÊs been given. Then take the movable pattern for each

position and try starting on a different note. Start memorizing all seven patterns for each

position. This will allow you to start moving all over the fretboard with your improvisations.

As you practice, try to think of what scale degree youÊre starting on. This will help you to

relate the movable pattern with the position number.

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Movable Pattern 1, Harmonic Minor, Harmonic Minor, Harmonic Minor , Harmonic Minor

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G harmonic minor, 1 G harmonic minor, 1 G harmonic minor, 1

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Movable Pattern 2, Harmonic Minor, Harmonic Minor, Harmonic Minor, Harmonic Minor

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G harmonic minor, 2 G harmonic minor, 2G harmonic minor, 2

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G harmonic minor, 4thththth_position_position_position_position

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Movable Pattern

Movable PatternMovable Pattern

Movable Pattern 5 5 5 5, Harmonic Minor (Spanish Phrygian Mode), Harmonic Minor (Spanish Phrygian Mode), Harmonic Minor (Spanish Phrygian Mode) , Harmonic Minor (Spanish Phrygian Mode)

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G harmonic minor, 5 G harmonic minor, 5G harmonic minor, 5

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The Melodic Minor Sc

The Melodic Minor Scale

ale

Just as with the major scale there are seven notes, the same is true with the minor scales. IÊve

given you all seven positions of the jazz minor scale

jazz minor scale

jazz minor scale in the key of G jazz minor. There is no

jazz minor scale

special significance to why I chose this key. I had to choose one to give you as an example. But

thatÊs all it is: an example.

What you

really

what to pay special attention to is the movable patterns

movable patterns

movable patterns. Because once you

movable patterns

master those and understand how they relate to each other, the sky really is the limit. YouÊll

be able to play the jazz minor in any key, any place on the fretboard!

Practice each position with the tab thatÊs been given. Then take the movable pattern for each

position and try starting on a different note. Start memorizing all seven patterns for each

position. This will allow you to start moving all over the fretboard with your improvisations.

As you practice, try to think of what scale degree youÊre starting on. This will help you to

relate the movable pattern with the position number.

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Movable Pa

Movable Pa Movable Pa

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Movable Pattern 2: Dorian b2 (flat 2) Mode : Dorian b2 (flat 2) Mode : Dorian b2 (flat 2) Mode : Dorian b2 (flat 2) Mode

This mode is exactly like the Dorian mode, except the 2nd degree is lowered ½ step. The arrows point to the lowered 2nd (or “flat two).

Flat 2 Flat 2

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G minor, 2ndndndnd_position_position_position_{position: A Dorian b2}_{: A Dorian b2}_{: A Dorian b2}_{: A Dorian b2}

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Movable Pattern 3: Lydian Augmented Mode: Lydian Augmented Mode: Lydian Augmented Mode: Lydian Augmented Mode

This mode is exactly like the Lydian mode, except the 5th degree is raised ½ step (augmented). The arrows point to the augmented 5th.

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Movable Pattern 4: Lydian Dominant Mode: Lydian Dominant Mode: Lydian Dominant Mode : Lydian Dominant Mode

This mode is exactly like the Lydian mode, except the 7th degree is lowered ½ step. The 1st, 3rd, and 7th degrees of this mode create a dominant 7th chord. This is why it’s called “Lydian Dominant”.

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Movable Pattern 5:::: Mixolydian b6 (flat 6)Mixolydian b6 (flat 6)Mixolydian b6 (flat 6)Mixolydian b6 (flat 6)

This mode is exactly like the Mixolydian mode, except the 6th degree is lowered ½ step. This is why it’s called “Mixolydian Flat 6”.

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Movable Pattern 6: Locrian #2 (sharp 2): Locrian #2 (sharp 2): Locrian #2 (sharp 2): Locrian #2 (sharp 2)

This mode is exactly like the Locrian mode, except the 2nd degree is raised ½ step. This is why it’s called “Locrian #2”.

Raised 2nd

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G jazz minor, G jazz minor, G jazz minor,

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Movable Pattern 7

Movable Pattern 7: Super Locrian („Altered Mode‰): Super Locrian („Altered Mode‰): Super Locrian („Altered Mode‰): Super Locrian („Altered Mode‰)

This mode is exactly like the Locrian mode, except the 4th degree is diminished (lowered ½ step). This is why it’s called Diminished 4th.

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G jazz minor, 7 G jazz minor, 7G jazz minor, 7