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Essential Scale Secrets
lesson by Willie Myette
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Major Chords
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When a I chord
C Ionian
When a IV chord
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C Lydian
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As a IV chord,
B is a better choice
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Where does Lydian come from?
The 4th degree of the major scale!
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Minor Chords
b3 5 b7
Determine the key you are in
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C Dorian
C Natural Minor
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Minor is difficult! Should I play Dorian or Natural Minor? Always use your ear! Listen to the
difference on the Bb-7 chord which is a ii chord. Which sounds better Dorian or Natural Minor?
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From the lesson: "Essential Scale Secrets"
Find more lessons at: http://www.pianowithwillie.com/
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On dominant 7th chords we can add many more tesnsions and create numerous scales:
C whole-tone C 1/2 whole diminished
C Altered
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Creating Your Own Scales
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From the lesson: "Essential Scale Secrets"
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Lydian b7
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Use Lydian b7 on tritone sub
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