Now that the Melodic Minor Scale Modes are complete do the following:
1. Learn in all keys ( Db, D, Eb, E, F, F#, G, Ab, A, Bb, B,)
2. Record all the chord progressions and play the modal scale with the modal chords.
3. Start to move to other keys. Example take C Dorian #7 and move to D Dorian #7.
The chords would be the same chord types just in the new key. See here below:
D, E, F, G, A, B, C#, D is the D Melodic Minor scale - also called the D Dorian #7 Mode.
The Family of Chords has the same chord types as the C Melodic Minor Family of Chords.
No matter what key you change to the chord types remain the same!
i chord = D minor (4 note chord = D minor major 7)
ii chord = E minor (4 note chord = E minor 7th)
III+ chord = F augmented (4 note chord = F major 7th sharp 5th)
IV chord = G major (4 note chord = G dominant 7th)
vo chord = A major (4 note chord = A dominant 7th)
vio chord = B diminished (4 note chord = B minor 7th flat 5th)
viio chord = C# diminished (4 note chord = C# minor 7th flat 5th)
Now record (or have a friend play) these common Dorian #7 progressions 5 to 10 minutes each and live (or on another track) play the D Dorian #7 scale using quarter then eighth notes.
1. i //// //// III+ //// //// vio //// //// ii //// V /////
2. vio //// viio //// i //// viio ////
3. V //// i //// IV //// viio //// III+ //// viio //// vio //// viio //// i ////
4. i //// V //// i //// V ////
5. i //// IV /// viio /// III //// vio //// ii //// V ////
Now transpose these to each position (register) of your instrument, then to all 15 keys.
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Vince Lauria Sun and Earth Music
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