21
Jul
2009
Using ‘Pedal Notes’ For Modes - Part II
In a previous post on this topic, I talked about using pedal notes (constant sounding low notes) while playing the major scale modes, to try and hear the characteristic sound of the mode.
In that post, I suggested playing the pedal note tone on one of the lower strings, while playing the mode pattern on the upper strings, tuning the lower string as appropriate. This is a good technique to learn, as you can use it when practicing anywhere.
Here, I’m going to continue on from the previous post, detail the other modes, and there’s an MP3 file with the pedal notes, which you can use to practice with. Read the rest of this entry »
26
Jun
2009
The CAGED System For Learning Guitar Scales - Part I
You may at some point have come across the term ‘CAGED’ in relation to guitar scales, and wondered exactly what it meant.
‘CAGED’ is a method for helping you memorise different scale patterns on the guitar fretboard, and how they link together. If you’ve ever tried to learn scale patterns over the whole fretboard, and found them all blending into one, or had trouble remembering the shapes, the CAGED method could help you out. Read the rest of this entry »
