Ionian #5 Family of Chords:
I+ chord = Eb augmented (4 note chord = E flat major 7th sharp 5th)
ii chord = F minor (4 note chord = F minor 7th)
III chord = G major (4 note chord = G dominant 7th)
IV chord = Ab major (4 note chord = Ab major 7th)
vo chord = B diminished (4 note chord = B diminished 7th)
vi chord = C minor (4 note chord = C minor major 7)
viio chord = D diminished (4 note chord = D minor 7th flat 5th)
Scale Formulas: WS, WS, HS, WS+HS, HS, WS, HS
Notes are: Eb, F, G, Ab, B, C, D, Eb
Now record (or have a friend play) these common Ionian #5 progressions 5 to 10 minutes each and live (or on another track) play the Ionian #5 (Mode 3 of Harmonic Minor) scale using quarter then eighth notes.
1. I+ //// IV //// vo ////
2. I+ //// III //// I+ //// III ////
3. ii //// III //// vi //// I+ ////
4. viio //// III //// vi //// ii //// vo //// I+ ////
Now transpose these to each position (register) of your instrument, then to all 15 keys.
All materials copyright 2010. For personal use only.
Vince Lauria Sun and Earth Music
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