I'd say (and Pebber probably would too) start with the caged system, please understand there's a difference between a pattern/fingering and a scale: -Patterns and fingering tipically cover every possible note in a certain key in a certain fretboard area -Scales move from root to root (so they exist within the patterns)
It's very confusing trying to get a particular sound in your head when your "scale shape" goes up two octaves plus a third.
For modes you're gonna have to work on them just like you work on major, so consider each one a new scale so the scale shape becomes a new thing that fits within the diatonic patterns you already have and also and MOST important SIIIIIIIIIIIING, you'll NEVER remember a scale without having sung it for a while.
Here's how I think and teach the fourths, as long as you know your open strings you're good to go (fifths are the same thing in reverse):
If you think of a seven string guitar (standard + low b) you could do this: C, F then from B to G down a half step (Bb, Eb, Ab, Db, Gb), then from B to G again (B, E, A, D, G all naturals), repeat ad infinitum.
It probably sounds more complicated than it is, cause it sure works for me and my students so give it a shot
My worries being I'll be 31 by then, and will I be able to beat the hordes of people coming to it as it opens... Also, there's no news on them teaching performance yet... although I'm VERY interested in composition lately...
Maybe a "normal" school here in Madrid will do the trick... who knows?...
If you wanted to write it using flats you'll call it Gb Mixolydian, sharps or flats only on diatonic scales, so no F# Ab for ex, plus you've got to keep the order (A B C D E F G).
Then you'd have something like this: Gb Ab Bb Cb Db Eb Fb <= Looks weird doesn't it?
But if you think for a moment, G Mixolydian is all naturals so down a half-step (Gb Mixolydian) would make everything go down a half-step.
So risking a shotgun wound from Adam (possibly on the face), here's my answer:
Mixolydian is built on the fifth degree of a major scale so the ONLY major scale that has an F# as a fifth degree is B so you'd take your alterations from that "parental" key (5 sharps in this case) so it looks like this:
F#, G#, A#, B, C#, D#, E
and if you want to make sure it's really a mixolydian scale just remember its formula and compare it to F# major like so:
Major: F# G# A# B C# D# E# 1__2__3__4__5__6__7
Mixolydian: F# G# A# B C# D# E 1__2__3__4_5__6__b7
I'm assuming you know the order of modes and how major keys are built.
Hope it helps
Now back to my Wes Montgomery transcription and analisys...
Absolutely right Adam, that's why I said those were the MAIN three hehehe.
I've seen a bunch of guys who've lost part of their arms play very good and I honestly think it can be done most any way... there's even guys playing with their feet out there (no joke).
So assuming you have no physical malformations, amputated limbs or anything like that, those three are a good place to start if you don't have a preference so far or you feel it's not working for you. They're the tried and true methods... but only a starting point for YOUR technique, and that's a whole different topic as you are the only with your exact body, awareness and experience (maybe for another time)
There's a number of ways to hold the pick, but the main three are (with a front view explanation):
1. Between the pad of the thumb and the side of the index finger (standard grip): you'd see a fist basically wether closed or more relaxed 2. Between the pad of the thumb and the pad of the index (begginer grip): same as standard grip, too close to notice a difference 3. Between the tip of the thumb and the pad of the index (reversed grip): you'd see an open fist, usually, but no thumb
There's also changing the index for the middle finger / using three fingers (thumb, index and middle) like Van Halen, Steve Morse or Pat Metheny.
McLaughlin's pacific video can fool you because of the angles (the ones from the left side, like 0:16 to 0:32).
Thanks Pebber, appreciate it. 29, I always thought I'd be rich and famous by now
The rest of you I'll answer in the afternoon when I get back from work but please get over looks for a minute and focus on what can I (aka YOU) learn from this guy and question number 2 is the price worth it.
Tom is waaaaaaaay more down to earth than it may seem at first, he's just develloped this very pro look and that's how he rolls, he's a terrific teacher though (studied with george bellas for ex).
Sat Jul 17, 2010 2:38 pm
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