Scales/modes
Am in the key of C is called a mode because we are starting
the scale in a different place and this gives it a different sound.
If we look at the notes in C major (or A minor) we can see the
chords of the key within the notes.
Em at the nut, Am on the 5th fret, Dm on the 10th
fret and so on.
We are also introduced to the A minor scale and we can use
these additional notes with our pentatonic scale.
If we look at the Em and the Dm we will see that they have
totally different patterns and because of this, different sounds.
But they also have the same pentatonic shape within them and
that’s what makes this 5-note scale so strong. It contains a common element or
the same intervals with the other minor chords of the key.
So if you play these scales when you change chords you can
play the same pentatonic shape but it will have different additional notes;
these additional notes will colour the sound differently.
A pattern to follow the 7 chords:
http://youtu.be/e4ypOL_NT8w
Fancy Names for the Modes
We will need these so we can discuss how we use them in practice.
Am - Aeolian (Traditional Minor)
B - Locrian (diminished)
C -Ionian (Traditional Major)
Dm - Dorian
Em - Phrygian
F - Lydian
G - Mixoydian
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