My guitar theory lessons do not specifically teach jazz, but everything that they do teach is foundational to jazz.... 12 Oct Do You Teach How to Play Jazz Guitar? Desi Serna | Blog, Theory | 0My guitar theory lessons do not specifically teach jazz, but everything that they do teach is foundational to jazz....
Difference Between Major and Minor Pentatonic Guitar players often ask me what makes pentatonic scale patterns major or minor.... 05 Oct The Difference Between Major and Minor Pentatonic Scales, Patterns & Roots Desi Serna | major pentatonic, minor pentatonic | Blog, Scales | 16Difference Between Major and Minor Pentatonic Guitar players often ask me what makes pentatonic scale patterns major or minor....
Modes and modal scales are called by their roots, not parent major scales. For example, if you’re playing notes... 05 Oct The Correct Way to Name Modes and Modal Scales Desi Serna | guitar modes | Blog, Modes | 0Modes and modal scales are called by their roots, not parent major scales. For example, if you’re playing notes...
Guitar Scales for Eric Clapton’s Cocaine There are actually a couple ways to play over “Cocaine” by Eric Clapton.... 03 Oct How to Play Over “Cocaine” By Eric Clapton With Modal Scales Desi Serna | eric clapton, guitar modes | Blog, Lessons, Modes | 0Guitar Scales for Eric Clapton’s Cocaine There are actually a couple ways to play over “Cocaine” by Eric Clapton....
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...
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...