Diatonic Scales and Chords The music theory term “diatonic” is usually intended to mean “of the scale”. For example,... 12 Sep What does Diatonic mean? Desi Serna | Blog, Lessons, Theory | 2Diatonic Scales and Chords The music theory term “diatonic” is usually intended to mean “of the scale”. For example,...
When learning the guitar pentatonic scale patterns, use pattern one to determine your root and key and then connect... 31 Aug How to Determine Pentatonic Roots and Keys Desi Serna | pentatonic | Blog, Lessons | 1When learning the guitar pentatonic scale patterns, use pattern one to determine your root and key and then connect...
In Fretboard Theory Chapter 5, Major Scale Patterns, I explain that there are several different ways to break up... 30 Aug Connecting and Creating Different Guitar Major Scale Patterns Desi Serna | connecting | Blog, Lessons, Scales | 0In Fretboard Theory Chapter 5, Major Scale Patterns, I explain that there are several different ways to break up...
“Space Oddity” by David Bowie has a Phrygian Mode intro. The chord changes are Fmaj7#11/E to Em. Because these chords... 04 Aug Phrygian Mode Songs Desi Serna | guitar modes, modes | Blog, Lessons | 4“Space Oddity” by David Bowie has a Phrygian Mode intro. The chord changes are Fmaj7#11/E to Em. Because these chords...
Pentatonic scale patterns are easier to use and apply than major scales. In order to apply major scales properly... 06 Jun Pentatonic Scale Patterns Apply Differently Than Major Scales Desi Serna | pentatonic scale | Blog, Lessons, Scales | 0Pentatonic scale patterns are easier to use and apply than major scales. In order to apply major scales properly...
The notes and patterns of C major are also D Dorian, E Phrygian, F Lydian, G Mixolydian, A Aeolian... 02 May Major Scale Notes and Patterns Also Other Modes Desi Serna | Blog, Lessons | 4The notes and patterns of C major are also D Dorian, E Phrygian, F Lydian, G Mixolydian, A Aeolian...
The guitar solo to “Let the Praises Ring” by Lincoln Brewtser is a great example of using guitar major... 24 Apr Let the Praises Ring Guitar Solo Tab Desi Serna | Blog, Theory | 6The guitar solo to “Let the Praises Ring” by Lincoln Brewtser is a great example of using guitar major...
GUITAR THEORY BOOK Here’s a quick overview of what you’ll learn in the Fretboard Theory 9×12, 150 page guitar... 28 Mar What Is Fretboard Theory? Desi Serna | guitar theory | Blog, Fretboard, Theory | 0GUITAR THEORY BOOK Here’s a quick overview of what you’ll learn in the Fretboard Theory 9×12, 150 page guitar...
A customer recently said regarding Dorian mode, “Silly me, when I move the Dorian mode over the root like... 23 Mar C Dorian Mode is Actually the Bb Major Scale Desi Serna | guitar modes | Blog, Modes | 0A customer recently said regarding Dorian mode, “Silly me, when I move the Dorian mode over the root like...
Modes are often taught as intervallic formulas. The intervallic formula changes depending on which scale degree is functioning as... 11 Mar Intervallic Formulas for Modes Desi Serna | guitar modes | Blog, Modes | 0Modes are often taught as intervallic formulas. The intervallic formula changes depending on which scale degree is functioning as...