Guitar Theory Lessons Brighton If you're a guitarist who's ready to go beyond basic chords and riffs, it's time to dig into guitar theory. At Brighton Music Academy in Brighton, Michigan, we …
Exploring Scale System: Lydian Dominant-Inspired Chromatic Scale
This 7-note scale is based on E♭ and includes the following notes:E♭, G, A, B♭, B, C, D♭ Its interval structure is unusual — it contains five consecutive chromatic tones (A to D♭) yet still allows …
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Blues Scale Major 7th ♭13
Formula: 1, ♭3, 4, ♭5, 5, ♭6, 7 In this post, we’re looking at a 7-note scale that expands on the familiar minor blues scale, but with a few added twists that give it a unique flavor. The notes …
Exploring Scale System: 1,♭2,♭3,4,♭5,5,6
In an effort to explore sounds beyond the standard 7-note major scale, I used a combinations calculator and found that there are 792 unique 7-note combinations within the 12-tone chromatic system. …
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How Do You Make Spooky Sounding Music?
How Do You Make Spooky Sounding Music? As Halloween approaches, many musicians are curious about how to make spooky sounding music. While most musicians are familiar with major and minor scales, …
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Why Is It Important to Know the Circle of Fifths?
Why Is It Important to Know the Circle of Fifths? The Circle of Fifths is an essential tool for musicians, serving as a road map to better understand scales, chords, and key signatures. But why is …
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