MODES FOR GUITAR, MUSICIANS INSTITUTE Tom Kolb. CD TABLATURE
Publisher: Musicians Institute Press
In this one-on-one lesson, MI instructor Tom Kolb unravels the mystery of the modes, giving guitarists a complete approach to soloing and a thorough, hands-on explanation of Ionian, Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian, Aeolian and Locrian. He also covers: melodic minor, harmonic minor and the blues scale; soloing over diatonic and modal progressions; superimposing modes; patterns, progressions, licks; and much more. The accompanying CD includes 83 full-band tracks.
The modes of the major scale have long been a fascinating subject for guitarists. But at the same time, they can be a great source of confusion and misunderstanding. The purpose of this book is to unravel the mysteries of the modes and to guide you through the world of their applications. We'll take an in-depth look at how modes can be used in various soloing situations, as a source for creating riffs, and as tools for writing unique chord progressions. Each chapter contains suggested fretboard patterns, licks, and musical examples, as well as valuable insights into each mode's unique application. Each example is demonstrated on the accompanying CD. There is also a jam track featuring a "play-along progression" for each mode, so you can practice applying the modes in an improvisational setting. As a special bonus, in the final chapter, we'll explore some of the modes of other popular scales. Although it's highly recommended that you start at the beginning of this book and work your way through to the end, if you prefer, you can jump in anywhere, especially if you're already familiar with a mode or two. You can always refer back to the first chapter, "Theory of the Modes," if you find yourself getting confused. Every musical example in this book is demonstrated on the accompanying CD. Tracks with a full rhythm section are played twice-once at normal speed and then again at half speed. For the normal-speed examples, the featured guitar is mixed hard right. This allows you to play along either with the entire mix, or, by adjusting the balance to the left, with just the rhythm section. Don't forget-there's a jam track for each mode, so you can practice applying what you've just learned in an improvisational setting. You can work on soloing all over the neck with the various finger patterns provided, experiment with the musical examples presented in the text, and apply the concepts presented in the "Odds and Ends" section at the end of each chapter. Use Track. of the CD to tune your guitar.
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