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Guitar modes lesson 1: The Ionian mode is the same as the major scale – here’s what makes it work
Joe Satriani, Eric Johnson, Eric Clapton and Randy Rhoads all used this fundamental guitar mode in their songs. Here, Stuart Ryan takes you through the basics of the Ionian mode and shows you how to ...
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6 international scales every guitar player should know – and how to use them
But if you still find yourself trapped in the confines of pentatonic and major scales, a good way to break this harmonic ...
An essential scale for classic blues and rock solos, the Mixolydian mode is loved by everyone from B.B. King to Guns N' Roses – here's how it works
Used by countless blues guitarists and hard rockers from B.B. King and Guns N' Roses to Josh Smith and Joe Bonamassa, the ...
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What are scales?
Major pentatonic scales are used a lot in folk music and Chinese music. They usually have a joyful feeling. They are also very good for solos and melodies played on the guitar.