The Harmonic Tensions
Some Quick Basic Chord Theory. As we discussed in previous blogs, chords are built stacking 3rd intervals. A 3rd interval is a 3-letter distance. From C to E is a 3rd (CDE = 123), from E to G is a 3rd (EFG). These 3 notes (C E G) combined form a C chord. This is … The Harmonic Tensions
How to Solo on Guitar Over Modal Interchange Chords
Improvisation over Modal Interchange chords. This blog is a continuation of last week’s blog on the modal interchange. Check that blog here if you need a review on modal interchange chords: Modal Interchange Chords in Major Keys. This week I wanted to talk about the scales of choice for improvisation over modal interchange chords. In … How to Solo on Guitar Over Modal Interchange Chords
Modal Interchange Chords in Major
Beef Up Your Chord Progressions With Modal Interchange Chords “Modal Interchange” is a harmonic technique in which you borrow chords from parallel scales. This allows you to add new harmonic colors in addition to the 7 chords of the key you are writing in. Parallel scales are scales that start on the same root. Examples: … Modal Interchange Chords in Major
Fun With Secondary Dominants
The Theory of Secondary Dominants The 5th chord in a scale always wants to resolve to the first chord in a scale. For example: ||: C | Am | Dm | G7 :|| C || 7th chords (as in: “G7) are also called “dominant chords”. V7 in the scale is called “the dominant chord) because … Fun With Secondary Dominants
Speed On Guitar Is The Byproduct of Accuracy
Speed On Guitar Is The Byproduct of Accuracy As many of you know, Guthrie Govan is one of my top 10 all-time favorite guitar players. Guthrie published 2 books, which you can find here: And apparently, which just found out why doing this research, Guthrie also published a volume 3 (Recording Effects), which you can … Speed On Guitar Is The Byproduct of Accuracy
