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Melodic Minor Modes - Dorian b2 - Diatonic Substitutions - Mode 2

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Vince Lauria
on November 28, 2009 7:53 AM | | Comments (0)
C Melodic Minor starting on D   =  D,  Eb, F,  G,  A, B,  C,  D, Eb,  F    G,   A,  B,   C,    D
D Dorian b2 scale numbers        = 1,  b2, b3, 4,  5,  6, b7, 8, b9, b10,11, 12, 13, b14, 15
Notice that b2/b9, 4/11, 6/13 are the same notes.  
Get use to them being referred to both ways. This one number system applies to all keys!

Now lets take every other note in a group of three, four, five, six, and seven notes.

3 notes   = D, F, A                     = D minor                                                 (Dm)
4 notes   = D, F, A, C                 = D minor seventh                                    (Dm7)
5 notes   = D, F, A, C, Eb           = D minor seventh add flat ninth              (Dm7/b9)
6 notes   = D, F, A, C, Eb, G      = D minor seventh/flat ninth/eleventh   (Dm7/b9/11)                       
7 notes   = D, F, A, C, Eb, G, B  = D minor seventh/flat ninth/eleventh/thirteenth (Dm7/b9/11/13)

Other common minor chords:
(small m means minor - also / means to add those 
additional notes to the original 3 note chord or triad)

Dm/b9                                     = D, F, A, Eb
Dm/11                                     = D, F, A, G             (also called minor suspended fourth)
Dm7/11                                   = D, F, A, C, G
Dm7/13                                   = D, F, A, C, B
Dm7/b9/13                              = D, F, A, Eb, B
Dm7/11/13                              = D, F, A, C, G, B

Dm/6                                       = D, F, A, B
Dm/6/b9                                  = D, F, A, B, Eb
Dm/6/11                                  = D, F, A, B, G
Dm/6/b9/11                             = D, F, A, B, Eb, G


So here is your assignment that you will do with all keys using the Dorian b2 Mode.
Dorian b2 chord progression key of C melodic minor:

Original progression  - Dm //// F //// Cm //// G ////                       (i, III, vii, IV)  
Now with sub chords  - Dm/6/11 //// F7th //// Cm7 //// G7th //// ( i/6/11, III7th, vii7, IV7th)  
 
You can use any of the 4 note chords to replace the 3 note chords.
You can use any of the D minor chords in this lesson to sub for the i of the D Dorian b2 mode.
I will expand on this in greater detail later but for now go back to all the Dorian #7 chord progressions previously given (Melodic Minor Modes - Dorian b2 - Mode 2) and sub the 4 note chords for the 3 note chords and sub the i chord with the new i chords from this lesson.


Also take these chord formulas and a note name chart and start to create these chords in all possible octaves and positions. When creating chords on the guitar the root,third, fifth or seventh are often omitted because of just having six strings. 
You can use all notes when multi-tracking.


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

Melodic Minor Modes - Dorian #7 - Diatonic Substitutions - Mode 1

By
Vince Lauria
on November 25, 2009 6:59 AM | | Comments (0)
C Melodic Minor starting on C   = C, D, Eb, F, G, A, B, C, D,  Eb,   F   G,   A,  B,   C
C Dorian #7 scale numbers        = 1, 2, b3, 4, 5, 6, 7,  8, 9, b10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15
Notice that 2/9, 4/11, 6/13 are the same notes.  
Get use to them being referred to both ways. This one number system applies to all keys!

Now lets take every other note in a group of three, four, five, six, and seven notes.

3 notes   = C, Eb, G                   = C minor                                                 (Cm)
4 notes   = C, Eb, G, B               = C minor major seventh                           (Cm maj7)
5 notes   = C, Eb, G, B, D          = C minor maj seventh add ninth                (Cm maj7/9)
6 notes   = C, Eb, G, B, D, F      = C minor maj seventh/ninth/ eleventh      (Cm maj7/9/11)                       
7 notes   = C, Eb, G, B, D, F, A  = C minor maj seventh/ninth/eleventh/thirteenth (Cm maj7/9/11/13)

Other common minor chords:
(small m means minor - also / means to add those 
additional notes to the original 3 note chord or triad)

Cm/9                                        = C, Eb, G, D
Cm/11                                      = C, Eb, G, F
Cm/9/11                                  = C, Eb, G, D, F
Cm/9/11/13                             = C, Eb, G, D, F, A
Cm maj7/11                             = C, Eb, G, B, F
Cm maj7/13                             = C, Eb, G, B, A
Cm maj7/9/13                         = C, Eb, G, B, D, A
Cm maj7/11/13                       = C, Eb, G, B, F, A

Cm/6                                       = C, Eb, G, A
Cm/6/9                                   = C, Eb, G, A, D
Cm/6/11                                 = C, Eb, G, A, F
Cm/6/9/11                              = C, Eb, G, A, D, F


So here is your assignment that you will do with all keys using the Dorian #7 Mode.
Dorian #7 chord progression key of C melodic minor:

Original progression  - Cm //// Eb+ //// Ao //// Dm //// G ////     (i, III+, vio, ii, V)  
Now with sub chords  - Cm/6/9/11 //// Ebmaj7+ //// Am7b5 //// Dm7 //// G7 //// (i/6/9/11, III maj7+, vi7b5, ii7, V7)  
 
You can use any of the 4 note chords to replace the 3 note chords.
You can use any of the C minor chords in this lesson to sub for the i of the C Dorian #7 mode.
I will expand on this in greater detail later but for now go back to all the Dorian #7 chord progressions previously given (Melodic Minor Modes - Dorian #7 - Mode 1) and sub the 4 note chords for the 3 note chords and sub the i chord with the new i chords from this lesson.


Also take these chord formulas and a note name chart and start to create these chords in all possible octaves and positions. When creating chords on the guitar the root,third, fifth or seventh are often omitted because of just having six strings. 
You can use all notes when multi-tracking.


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 Musicria

Recap of Harmonic Minor Scale Modes - Diatonic Substitutions

By
Vince Lauria
on November 22, 2009 12:33 PM | | Comments (0)
Now that the Harmonic Minor Scale Modes Diatonic Substitutions are complete do the following:

1. Learn in all keys (C, 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 Aeolian #7 and move to D Aeolian #7. 
The chords would be the same chord types just in the new key. See here below:

D, E, F, G, A, Bb, C#, D is the D Harmonic Minor scale - also called the D Aeolian #7 Mode.

The D Harmonic Minor Family of Chords has the same chord types as the C Harmonic 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)
iio chord =   E diminished      (4 note chord = E minor 7th flat 5th)
III+ chord =  F augmented     (4 note chord = F major 7th sharp 5th)
iv chord =    G minor            (4 note chord = G minor 7th)
V chord =     A major           (4 note chord = A dominant 7th)
VI chord =    Bb major          (4 note chord = Bb major 7th)
viio chord = C# diminished   (4 note chord = C# diminished 7th)  

Now record (or have a friend play) these common Aeolian #7 progressions (in the new key) 
5 to 10 minutes each and live (or on another track) play the D Aeolian #7 scale using quarter then eighth notes. Remember to start using the sub chords for each chord like this example here.

1. i/9 //// iv/6 //// V7 ////

2. i/b6/9 //// VImaj7 //// iv7/#11 //// V7/b9 ////

3. i maj7/9 //// iio/b9 //// V+ //// viio7/b9 //// i maj7/11 //// V7sus // V7// 

4. iv9/ //// V+/b9/11 //// i maj7+ //// VImaj7/#9 //// iio/6 //// V7/b9 //// i/9 ////
 





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

Harmonic Minor Modes - Ultralocrian - Diatonic Substitutions - Mode 7

By
Vince Lauria
on November 21, 2009 10:28 AM | | Comments (0)
C Harmonic Minor starting on B =B, C,  D,  Eb, F, G, Ab, B, C,  D,   Eb,  F,   G,  Ab,  B
B Ultralocrian scale numbers   = 1, b2, b3, b4,b5,b6,bb7,8,b9,b10,b11,b12,b13,b14,15
Notice that b2/b9, b4/b11, b6/b13 are the same notes.  
Get use to them being referred to both ways. This one number system applies to all keys!

Now lets take every other note in a group of three, four, five, six, and seven notes.
(small circle means diminished also written as dim.)

3 notes   = B, D, F                 = B diminished                                         (Bo)
4 notes   = B, D, F, Ab           = B diminished seventh                             (Bo7)
5 notes   = B, D, F, Ab, C       = B diminished seventh add flat ninth       (Bo7/b9)                                                                        

6 notes   = B, D, F, Ab, C, Eb = B diminished seventh add flat ninth add flat eleventh     (Bo7/b9/b11) 
7 notes   = B, D, F, Ab, C, Eb, G =B diminished seventh add flat ninth add flat eleventh add flat thirteenth   (Bo7/b9/b11/b13)


Other common diminished chords:
(/ means to add additional notes to the original 3 note chord-triad 
remember b6/b13 same thing)

Bo/b9                   = B, D, F, C
Bo/b11                 = B, D, F, Eb
Bo/b9/b11            = B, D, F, C, Eb
Bo/b9/b11/b13     = B, D, F, C, Eb, G

Bo/b6                   = B, D, F, G
Bo/b6/b9              = B, D, F, G, C
Bo/b6/b11            = B, D, F, G, Eb
Bo/b6/b9/b11       = B, D, F, G, C, Eb 


So here is your assignment that you will do with all keys using the Ultralocrian Mode 7.
Ultralocrian chord progression key of C Harmonic Minor:

Original progression   - Bo //// G //// Ab //// Cm //// Fm //// Bo ////  
Now with sub chords  - Bo/b9 //// G7 //// Ab maj7 //// Cm/9 //// Fm7 //// Bo/b6/b9 //// 
 
You can use any of the 4 note chords to replace the 3 note chords.
You can use any of the B Ultralocrian chords in this lesson to sub for the i of the 
B Ultralocrian Scale.

I will expand on this in greater detail later but for now go back to all the Ultralocrian chord progressions previously given (Harmonic Minor Modes - Ultralocrian - Mode 7) and sub the 4 note chords for the 3 note chords and sub the io chord with the new io chords from this lesson.
You can also sub any of the chords already covered, example C minor becomes Cm/11.

Also take these chord formulas and a note name chart and start to create these chords in all possible octaves and positions. When creating chords on the guitar the root, fifth or seventh are often omitted because of just having six strings. 
You can use all notes when multi-tracking.


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

Harmonic Minor Modes - Lydian #2 - Diatonic Substitutions - Mode 6

By
Vince Lauria
on November 18, 2009 8:19 AM | | Comments (0)
C Harmonic Minor starting on Ab = Ab, B,  C,  D,  Eb, F, G, Ab, B,   C,   D,   Eb,  F    G  Ab
Ab Lydian #2 scale numbers =         1, #2,  3, #4,  5,  6, 7,  8,  #9, 10, #11, 12, 13, 14, 15
Notice that #2/#9, #4/#11, 6/13 are the same notes.  
Get use to them being referred to both ways. This one number system applies to all keys!

Now lets take every other note in a group of three, four, five, six, and seven notes.


3 notes   = Ab, C, Eb                  = Ab major                                                   (Ab)
4 notes   = Ab, C, Eb, G             = Ab major seventh                                        (A maj7)
5 notes   = Ab, C, Eb, G, B         = Ab major seventh sharp ninth                      (Ab maj7/#9)
6 notes   = Ab, C, Eb, G, B, D     = Ab major seventh sharp ninth/sharp eleventh               (Abmaj7/#9/#11)                       
7 notes   = Ab, C, Eb, G, B, D, F = Ab major seventh flat ninth /sharp eleventh/thirteenth (Abmaj7/#9/#11/13)

More chords from Ab Lydian #2 Scale:
(remember #2/#9 and #4/#11 same thing)

Ab maj/6                                 = Ab, C, Eb, F
Ab maj/#9                               = Ab, C, Eb, B
Ab maj/#11                             = Ab, C, Eb, D
Ab maj/#9/#11                        = Ab, C, Eb, B, D
Ab maj/6/#9                            = Ab, C, Eb, F, B   
Ab maj/6/#9/#11                     = Ab, C, Eb, F, B, D

Ab maj7/6                                 = Ab, C, Eb, G, F
Ab maj7/6/#9                           = Ab, C, Eb, G, F, B
Ab maj7/#11                             = Ab, C, Eb, G, D
Ab maj7/#11/13                        = Ab, C, Eb, G, D, F 

Ab sus #4                                  = Ab, D, Eb, 
Ab sus #4/6                               = Ab, D, Eb, F 
Ab sus #4/#9                             = Ab, D, Eb, B
Ab sus #4/7                              = Ab, D, Eb, G
Ab sus #4/7/#9                         = Ab, D, Eb, G, 


Dont be afraid to work out these chords there are some incredible sound possibilities that normally you would never discover without putting in the time and effort.

So here is your assignment that you will do with all keys using the Lydian #2 Mode.
Lydian #2 chord progression key of C harmonic minor:

Original progression  - Ab //// Cm //// Fm //// G ////                               (I, iii, vi, VII) 
Now with sub chords  - Absus #4 //// Cm/9 //// Fm7/#11 //// G7 sus ////  (Isus#4,iii/9, vi7/#11, VIIsus)

You can use any of the 4 note chords to replace the 3 note chords.
You can use any of the Ab Lydian #2 chords in this lesson to sub for the I of the Ab Lydian #2 Scale.

I will expand on this in greater detail later but for now go back to all the Lydian #2 chord progressions previously given (Harmonic Minor Modes - Lydian #2 - Mode 6) and sub the 4 note chords for the 3 note chords and sub the I chord with the new I chords from this lesson.

You can also sub any of the chords already covered, example G major becomes G seventh suspended fourth.

Also take these chord formulas and a note name chart and start to create these chords in all possible octaves and positions. When creating chords on the guitar the root, third, fifth or seventh are often omitted because of just having six strings. 
You can use all notes when multi-tracking.


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

Harmonic Minor Modes - Phrygian Dominant - Diatonic Substitutions - Mode 5

By
Vince Lauria
on November 17, 2009 9:54 AM | | Comments (0)
Also called Phrygian #3 Mode

C Harmonic Minor starting on G =       G, Ab, B, C, D, Eb, F,  G, Ab,  B,  C,   D,   Eb,    F    G
G Phrygian Dominant scale numbers = 1,  b2, 3, 4, 5, b6, b7, 8, b9, 10, 11, 12, b13, b14, 15
Notice that b2/b9, 4/11, b6/b13 are the same notes.  
Get use to them being referred to both ways. This one number system applies to all keys!

Now lets take every other note in a group of three, four, five, six, and seven notes.

3 notes   = G, B, D                     = G major                                                  (G)
4 notes   = G, B, D, F                 = G seventh                                                (G7)
5 notes   = G, B, D, F, Ab           = G seventh flat ninth                                 (G7/b9)
6 notes   = G, B, D, F, Ab, C       = G seventh flat ninth/eleventh                  (G7/b9/11)                       
7 notes   = G, B, D, F, Ab, C, Eb = G seventh flat ninth /eleventh/flat thirteenth  (G7/b9/11/b13)

More chords from G Phrygian Dominant Scale:
(remember b6/b13 same thing - also flat sixth same as augmented + sharp fifth)

G maj/b6                                 = G, B, D, Eb
G maj/b9                                 = G, B, D, Ab
G maj/b9/11                            = G, B, D, Ab, C
G maj/b6/b9                            = G, B, D, Eb, Ab   
G maj/b6/b9/11                       = G, B, D, Eb, Ab, C

G+                                            = G, B, Eb
G+/b9                                       = G, B, Eb, Ab
G+/11                                       = G, B, Eb, C 
G+/b9/11                                  = G, B, Eb, Ab, C

G7+                                          = G, B, Eb, F     
G7/b6                                      = G, B, D, F, Eb
G7/b9                                      = G, B, D, F, Ab
G7/b6/b9                                 = G, B, D, F, Eb, Ab   ( also called G7b9+)


G7 sus                                      = G, C, D, F
G7 sus/b9                                 = G, C, D, F, Ab
G7 sus/b13                               = G, C, D, F, Eb

Dont be afraid to work out these chords there are some incredible sound possibilities that normally you would never discover without putting in the time and effort.

So here is your assignment that you will do with all keys using the Phrygian Dominant Mode.
Phrygian Dominant chord progression key of C major:

Original progression  - Cm //// Eb+ //// Do //// G //// ( iv, VI+, vo, I) 
Now with sub chords  - Cm maj 7/9 //// Eb+/6/9 //// Dm7b5 //// G7+ // G7// (iv maj 7/9, VI+/6/9, vm7b5, I7+, I7)

You can use any of the 4 note chords to replace the 3 note chords.
You can use any of the G phrygian dominant chords in this lesson to sub for the I of the G phrygian dominant Scale.

I will expand on this in greater detail later but for now go back to all the Phrygian Dominant chord progressions previously given (Harmonic Minor Modes - phrygian dominant - Mode 5 and sub the 4 note chords for the 3 note chords and sub the I chord with the new I chords from this lesson.

You can also sub any of the chords already covered, example E flat augmented becomes Eb+6/9.

Also take these chord formulas and a note name chart and start to create these chords in all possible octaves and positions. When creating chords on the guitar the root, third, fifth or seventh are often omitted because of just having six strings. 
You can use all notes when multi-tracking.


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

Harmonic Minor Modes - Dorian #4 - Diatonic Substitutions - Mode 4

By
Vince Lauria
on November 15, 2009 11:01 AM | | Comments (0)
Also called Lydian b3 b7 Mode

C Harmonic Minor starting on F =  F,  G, Ab,  B, C, D, Eb, F, G,  Ab,    B,  C,   D,  Eb,    F
F Dorian #4 scale numbers         = 1,  2, b3,  #4, 5, 6, b7, 8, 9, b10, #11, 12, 13, b14, 15
Notice that 2/9, #4/#11, 6/13 are the same notes.  
Get use to them being referred to both ways. This one number system applies to all keys!

Now lets take every other note in a group of three, four, five, six, and seven notes.

3 notes   = F, Ab, C                   = F minor                                                  (Fm)
4 notes   = F, Ab, C, Eb              = F minor seventh                                     (Fm7)
5 notes   = F, Ab, C, Eb, G         = F minor ninth                                         (Fm9)
6 notes   = F, Ab, C, Eb, G, B     = F minor ninth/sharp eleventh                  (Fm9/#11)                       
7 notes   = F, Ab, C, Eb, G, B, D = F minor ninth/sharp eleventh/thirteenth (Fm9/#11/13)

Other common minor chords:
(small m means minor - also / means to add those 
additional notes to the original 3 note chord or triad)

Fm/9                                       = F, Ab, C, G
Fm/#11                                    = F, Ab, C, B
Fm7/#11                                  = F, Ab, C, Eb, B
Fm7/13                                    = F, Ab, C, Eb, D
Fm7/9/13                                = F, Ab, C, Eb, G, D
Fm7/#11/13                             = F, Ab, C, Eb, B, D

Fm/6                                       = F, Ab, C, D
Fm/6/9                                   = F, Ab, C, D, G
Fm/6/#11                               = F, Ab, C, D, B
Fm/6/9/#11                            = F, Ab, C, D, G


So here is your assignment that you will do with all keys using the Dorian #4 Mode.
Dorian #4 chord progression key of C harmonic minor:

Original progression  - Fm //// Bo //// Cm //// Ab ////     (i, ivo, v, III)  
Now with sub chords  - Fm/6/9 //// Bo7 //// Cm maj7 //// Ab maj 7//// (i/6/9, ivo7, v maj 7, III7)  
 
You can use any of the 4 note chords to replace the 3 note chords.
You can use any of the F minor chords in this lesson to sub for the i of the F Dorian #4 mode.
I will expand on this in greater detail later but for now go back to all the Dorian #4 chord progressions previously given (Harmonic Minor Modes - Dorian #4 - Mode 4) and sub the 4 note chords for the 3 note chords and sub the i chord with the new i chords from this lesson.


Also take these chord formulas and a note name chart and start to create these chords in all possible octaves and positions. When creating chords on the guitar the root,third, fifth or seventh are often omitted because of just having six strings. 
You can use all notes when multi-tracking.


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

Harmonic Minor Modes - Ionian #5 - Diatonic Substitutions - Mode 3

By
Vince Lauria
on November 14, 2009 4:41 PM | | Comments (0)

C Harmonic Minor starting on Eb = Eb, F, G, Ab, B, C, D, Eb, F, G,  Ab,  B,   C,   D,  Eb
Eb Ionian #5 scale numbers          =  1,  2, 3,  4, #5,  6, 7,  8,  9, 10, 11, #12, 13, 14, 15
Notice that 2/9, 4/11, 6/13 are the same notes.  
Get use to them being referred to both ways. This one number system applies to all keys!

Now lets take every other note in a group of three, four, five, six, and seven notes. Lower case b means flat or one half step lower in tone also the sharp 5th or augmented 5th is written as +)

3 notes = Eb, G, B,                  = Eb augmented                                                    Eb+                                            

4 notes = Eb, G, B, D               = Eb major seventh sharp 5th                                 Eb maj 7+

5 notes = Eb, G, B, D, F           = Eb major seventh sharp 5th add ninth                  Eb maj 7/9/+

6 notes = Eb, G, B, D, F, Ab     = Eb major seventh sharp 5th /ninth/eleventh         Eb maj 7/9/11/+

7 notes = Eb, G, B, D, F, Ab, C = Eb major seventh sharp 5th /ninth/eleventh/thirteenth Eb maj 7/9/11/13/+


Other common augmented chords:

Eb+/6th                                 = Eb, G, B, C

Eb+/9th                                 = Eb, G, B, F

Eb+/6/9                                = Eb, G, B, C, F

Eb maj7/6+                           = Eb, G, B, D, C

 

Eb+sus                                  = Eb, Ab, B

Eb+sus 2                               = Eb, F, B

Eb+sus 2/7                            = Eb, F, B, D

 

So here is your assignment that you will do with all keys using the Ionian #5 Mode. 

Eb Ionian #5 chord progression key of C harmonic minor:

 

Original progression    - Do //// G //// Cm //// Eb+ ////     (viio, III, vi, I+)

Now with sub chords   - Dm7b5 //// G7 //// Cm maj7 //// Eb maj7/6 +  //// (vii7b5, III7, vi maj7, I maj7/6+)

 

You can use any of the 4 note chords to replace the 3 note chords.

You can use any of the Eb Ionian #5 chords in this lesson to sub for the I+ of the Eb Ionian #5 Scale.

I will expand on this in greater detail later but for now go back to all the Ionian #5 chord progressions previously given (Harmonic Minor Modes - Ionian #5 - Mode 3) and sub the 4 note chords for the 3 note chords and sub the I+ chord in this lesson for any of the I+ of the Eb Ionian #5 Scale.

You can also sub any of the chords already covered, example D diminished becomes Do/b9.

Also take these chord formulas and a note name chart and start to create these chords in all possible octaves and positions. When creating chords on the guitar the root, fifth or seventh are often omitted because of just having six strings. 

You can use all notes when multi-tracking.


 

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


Harmonic Minor Modes - Locrian #6 - Diatonic Substitutions - Mode 2

By
Vince Lauria
on November 13, 2009 8:39 AM | | Comments (0)

C Harmonic Minor starting on D = D, Eb, F, G, Ab, B,  C,  D,  Eb,   F,  G,   Ab,  B,   C, D

D Lydian #6 scale numbers =     1, b2, b3, 4, b5, #6, b7, 8, b9, b10, 11, b12, #13, b14, 15

Notice that b2/b9, b3/b10 b5/b10 #6/#13 b7/b14 are the same notes.  

Get use to them being referred to both ways. This one number system applies to all keys!

 

Now lets take every other note in a group of three, four, five, six, and seven notes.

 

 

3 notes   = D, F, Ab                =  D diminished                                                  (Do)

4 notes   = D, F, Ab, C            = D minor seventh flat five                             (Dm7b5)

5 notes   = D, F, Ab, C, Eb      =  D minor seventh flat five flat nine              (Dm7b5/b9)

6 notes   = D, F, Ab, C, Eb, G   = D minor seventh flat five/flat nine/eleven (Dm7b5/b9/11)                                      

7 notes   = D, F, Ab, C, Eb, G, B = D minor seventh flat five/flat nine/eleventh/sharp thirteenth (Dm7b5/b9/11/#13)

 

More chords from D Locrian #6 scale:

 

D dim7               = D, F, Ab, B

Do/b9                 = D, F, Ab, Eb

Do/11                 = D, F, Ab, G

Do/b9/11            = D, F, Ab, Eb, G

Do/b9/11/#13     = D, F, Ab, Eb, G, B

Dm7b5/11           = D, F, Ab, C, G

Dm7b5/#13         = D, F, Ab, C, B

Dm7b5/b9/#13    = D, F, Ab, C, Eb, B, 

Dm7b5/11/#13    = D, F, Ab, C, G, B


  

 

Do/#6                 = D, F, Ab, B

Do/#6/b9            = D, F, Ab, B, Eb

Do/#6/11            = D, F, Ab, B, G

Do/#6/b9/11       = D, F, Ab, B, Eb, G

 

 

Dont be afraid to work out these chords there are some incredible sound possibilities that normally you would never discover without putting in the time and effort.

 

So here is your assignment that you will do with all keys using the Locrian #6 Mode.

Locrian #6 chord progression key of C harmonic minor:

 

Original progression  - Do //// Cm //// Fm //// G ////                           (io, vii, iii, IV) 

Now with sub chords  - Do/#6 //// Cm/9 //// Fm7/11 //// G7/b9 ////  (io#6,vii/9, iii7/11, IV7/b9)

 

You can use any of the 4 note chords to replace the 3 note chords.

You can use any of the D Locrian #6 chords in this lesson to sub for the i of the D Locrian #6 Scale.

 

I will expand on this in greater detail later but for now go back to all the Locrian #6 chord progressions previously given (Harmonic Minor Modes - Locrian #6 - Mode 2) and sub the 4 note chords for the 3 note chords and sub the io chord with the new io chords from this lesson.

 

You can also sub any of the chords already covered, example F minor becomes F minor seventh add sharp eleven.

 

Also take these chord formulas and a note name chart and start to create these chords in all possible octaves and positions. When creating chords on the guitar or bass the root, third, fifth or seventh are often omitted because of just having four or six strings. 

You can use all notes when multi-tracking.



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

Harmonic Minor Modes - Aeolian #7 - Diatonic Substitutions - Mode 1

By
Vince Lauria
on November 12, 2009 7:09 AM | | Comments (0)
C Harmonic Minor starting on C =  C, D, Eb, F, G,  Ab, B, C, D,  Eb,  F,   G,   Ab,  B,   C
C Aeolian #7 scale numbers =        1, 2, b3, 4   5,  b6,  7, 8, 9, b10, 11, 12, b13, 14, 15
Notice that 2/9, 4/11, b6/b13 are the same notes. They are the same thing.
Get use to them being referred to both ways. This one number system applies to all keys!

Now lets take every other note in a group of three, four, five, six, and seven notes.

3 notes   = C, Eb, G                   = C minor                                                 (Cm)
4 notes   = C, Eb, G, B               = C minor maj seventh                              (Cm maj7)
5 notes   = C, Eb, G, B, D           = C minor maj seventh add ninth               (Cm maj7/9)
6 notes   = C, Eb, G, B, D, F       = C minor maj seventh add ninth/eleventh (Cm maj7/9/11)                      
7 notes   = C, Eb, G, B, D, F, Ab = C minor maj seventh add ninth/eleventh/flat thirteenth    (Cm maj7/9/11/b13)

Other common minor chords:
(small m means minor - also / means to add those 
additional notes to the original 3 note chord or triad)

Cm/9                    = C, Eb, G, D
Cm/11                  = C, Eb, G, F
Cm maj7/11          = C, Eb, G, B, F
Cm maj7/b13        = C, Eb, G, B, Ab
Cm maj7/9/b13     = C, Eb, G, B, D, Ab
Cm maj7/11/b13    = C, Eb, G, B, F, Ab

Cm/b6                   = C, Eb, G, Ab
Cm/b6/9               = C, Eb, G, Ab, D
Cm/b6/11              = C, Eb, G, Ab, F
Cm/b6/9/11          = C, Eb, G, Ab, D, F

Cm maj7+              = C, Eb, Ab, B
Cm maj7+/9           = C, Eb, Ab, B, D
Cm maj7+/9/11      = C, Eb, Ab, B, D, F


So here is your assignment that you will do with all keys using the Aeolian #7 Mode.
Aeolian #7 chord progression key of C harmonic minor:

Original progression  - Cm //// Fm //// Do //// G ////     (i, iv, iio, V)  
Now with sub chords  - Cm maj7+ //// Fm7 //// Dm7b5 //// G7//// (i maj7+,iv7,iio7b5,V7)  
 
You can use any of the 4 note chords to replace the 3 note chords.
You can use any of the C minor chords in this lesson to sub for the i of the C Aeolian #7 mode.
I will expand on this in greater detail later but for now go back to all the Aeolian #7 chord progressions previously given (Harmonic Minor Modes - Aeolian #7 - Mode 1) and sub the 4 note chords for the 3 note chords and sub the i chord with the new i chords from this lesson.


Also take these chord formulas and a note name chart and start to create these chords in all possible octaves and positions. When creating chords on the guitar the root, fifth or seventh are often omitted because of just having six strings. 
You can use all notes when multi-tracking.


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

Recap of Major Scale Modes - Diatonic substitutions

By
Vince Lauria
on November 11, 2009 12:43 PM | | Comments (0)
Now that the Major Scale Modes with the diatonic subs are complete do the following:

1. Learn in all keys (C, 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 and
also experiment using the substitutions given.

3. Start to move to other keys. Example take C Ionian and move to D Ionian. 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 major scale - also called the D Ionian Mode.

The Family of Chords is the same as the C major Family of Chords.
No matter what key you change to the chord types remain the same!

D major note names =     D, E, F#, G, A, B, C#, D, E,  F#, G,   A,  B,  C#,  D
D major scale numbers = 1,  2, 3,  4,  5, 6, 7,   8, 9, 10,  11, 12, 13, 14, 15
Notice that 2/9, 4/11, 6/13 are the same notes. They are the same thing.
Get use to them being referred to both ways. This one number system applies to all keys!

Now lets take every other note in a group of three, four, five, six, and seven notes.

3 notes = D, F#, A                     = D major
4 notes = D, F#, A, C#               = D major seventh 
5 notes = D, F#, A, C#, E           = D major ninth
6 notes = D, F#, A, C#, E, G      = D major eleventh
7 notes = D, F#, A, C#, E, G, B  = D major thirteenth

Other common major chords:
(Major also written as Maj or triangle)

D maj 6th                          = D, F#, A, B
D maj add 9th                    = D, F#, A, E
D maj 6/9                          = D, F#, A, B, E
D maj 7/6                          = D, F#, A, C#, B

D sus                                 = D, G, A
D sus 2                              = D, E, A
D maj sus 2                       = D, E, A, C#

I chord =     D major              (Dmaj7 four note chord)
ii chord =    E minor               (Em7 four note chord)
iii chord =   F# minor             (F#m7 four note chord)
IV chord =   G major              (Gmaj7 four note chord)
V chord =    A major              (A7 four note chord)
vi chord =    B minor              (Bm7 four note chord)
viio chord = C# diminished     (C#m7b5 four note chord)

Now record (or have a friend play) the common Ionian progressions 5 to 10 minutes each and live (or on another track) play the D Ionian scale using quarter then eighth notes. Start at or around 60 BPM.

1. I maj6 //// IV /+11 //// V7 //// IV maj9 +11 ////

2. I sus //// vi11 //// IV maj 9 /+11 //// V7/6 /////

3. I maj 6/9 //// IV sus 2 //// I maj 13 //// V sus // V//

4. I maj 7 //// IV maj13 +11 //// viio/b9 //// iii /11 //// vi7/b13 //// ii 6/9/11 //// V9 //// ////

(remember to use the sub chords in the new keys for each chord within the the family of chords)


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

Major Scale Modes - Locrian - Diatonic Substitutions - Mode 7

By
Vince Lauria
on November 9, 2009 10:49 PM | | Comments (0)
C major starting on B =     B,  C,  D,  E,  F,  G,  A,  B,  C,   D,   E,   F,     G,    A,    B
B Locrian scale numbers = 1, b2, b3, 4  b5, b6, b7, 8, b9, b10, 11, b12, b13, b14, 15
Notice that b2/b9, 4/11, b6/b13 are the same notes. They are the same thing.
Get use to them being referred to both ways. This one number system applies to all keys!

Now lets take every other note in a group of three, four, five, six, and seven notes.
(small circle means diminished also written as dim.)

3 notes   = B, D, F               = B diminished                                                             (Bo)
4 notes   = B, D, F, A           = B minor seventh flat fifth                                          (Bm7b5)
5 notes   = B, D, F, A, C       = B minor seventh flat fifth add flat ninth                                                                      (Bm7b5/b9)
6 notes   = B, D, F, A, C, E   = B minor seventh flat fifth add flat ninth, eleventh     (Bm7b5/b9/11)
7 notes   = B, D, F, A, C, E, G  = B minor seventh flat fifth add flat ninth, eleventh, flat thirteenth           (Bm7b5/b9/11/b13)

Other common diminished chords:
(small m means minor - also / means to add  
additional notes to the original 3 note chord)

Bo/b9                 = B, D, F, C
Bo/11                 = B, D, F, E
Bo/b9/11            = B, D, F, C, E
Bo/b9/11/b13     = B, D, F, C, E, G
Bm7b5/11           = B, D, F, A, E
Bm7b5/b13         = B, D, F, A, G
Bm7b5/b9/b13    = B, D, F, A, C, G
Bm7b5/11/b13    = B, D, F, A, E, G

Bo/b6                 = B, D, F, G
Bo/b6/b9            = B, D, F, G, C
Bo/b6/11            = B, D, F, G, E
Bo/b6/b9/11       = B, D, F, G, C, E

So here is your assignment that you will do with all keys using the Locrian Mode.
Locrian chord progression key of C major:

Original progression  - Bo //// Am //// Em //// F ////  
Now with sub chords  - Bo/11 //// Am/11 //// Em7/11 //// Fmaj7+11 //// 
 
You can use any of the 4 note chords to replace the 3 note chords.
You can use any of the B diminished chords in this lesson to sub for the i of the B Locrian Scale.
I will expand on this in greater detail later but for now go back to all the Locrian chord progressions previously given (Major Scale Modes - Locrian - Mode 7) and sub the 4 note chords for the 3 note chords and sub the io chord with the new io chords from this lesson.
You can also sub any of the chords already covered, example E minor becomes Em/b9.

Also take these chord formulas and a note name chart and start to create these chords in all possible octaves and positions. When creating chords on the guitar the root, fifth or seventh are often omitted because of just having six strings. 
You can use all notes when multi-tracking.

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

Major Scale Modes - Aeolian - Diatonic Substitutions - Mode 6

By
Vince Lauria
on November 9, 2009 6:18 AM | | Comments (0)
C major starting on A =    A, B,  C, D, E,  F,  G,  A, B,  C,   D,  E,   F,    G,   A
A Aeoian scale numbers = 1, 2, b3, 4  5, b6, b7, 8, 9, b10, 11,12, b13, b14,15
Notice that 2/9, 4/11, b6/b13 are the same notes. They are the same thing.
Get use to them being referred to both ways. This one number system applies to all keys!

Now lets take every other note in a group of three, four, five, six, and seven notes.

3 notes   = A, C, E                   = A minor                                           (Am)
4 notes   = A, C, E, G               = A minor seventh                              (Am7)
5 notes   = A, C, E, G, B           = A minor ninth                                 (Am9)
6 notes   = A, C, E, G, B, D       = A minor eleventh                            (Am11)
7 notes   = A, C, E, G, B, D, F   = A minor eleventh add thirteenth      (Am11/b13)

Other common minor chords:
(small m means minor - also / means to add those 
additional notes to the original 3 note chord)

Am/9             = A, C, E, B
Am/11           = A, C, E, D
Am7/11         = A, C, E, G, D
Am7/b13       = A, C, E, G, F
Am9/b13       = A, C, E, G, B, F
Am7/11/b13  = A, C, E, G, D, F

Am/b6           = A, C, E, F
Am/b6/9        = A, C, E, F, B
Am/b6/11      = A, C, E, F, D
Am/b6/9/11   = A, C, E, F, B, D

Am7+             = A, C, F, G
Am7+/9         = A, C, F, B
Am7+/9/11    = A, C, F, B, D


So here is your assignment that you will do with all keys using the Aeolian Mode.
Aeolian chord progression key of C major:

Original progression  - Am //// Em //// F //// G ////  
Now with sub chords  - Am7+ //// Em7/11 //// Fmaj/9 //// G13 sus //// 
 
You can use any of the 4 note chords to replace the 3 note chords.
You can use any of the A minor chords in this lesson to sub for the i of the A Aeolian Scale.
I will expand on this in greater detail later but for now go back to all the Aeolian chord progressions previously given (Major Scale Modes - Aeolian - Mode 6) and sub the 4 note chords for the 3 note chords and sub the i chord with the new i chords from this lesson.
You can also sub any of the chords already covered, example C major becomes C maj 6/9.

Also take these chord formulas and a note name chart and start to create these chords in all possible octaves and positions. When creating chords on the guitar the root, fifth or seventh are often omitted because of just having six strings. 
You can use all notes when multi-tracking.


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

Major Scale Modes - Mixolydian - Diatonic Substitutions - Mode 5

By
Vince Lauria
on November 8, 2009 8:02 AM | | Comments (0)
C major starting on G =          G, A, B,  C,  D,  E,  F,  G,  A,  B,  C,   D,  E,   F,   G
G Mixolydian scale numbers  = 1,  2, 3,  4,  5,  6,  b7, 8,  9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15
Notice that 2/9, 4/11, 6/13 are the same notes. They are the same thing.
Get use to them being referred to both ways. This one number system applies to all keys!

Now lets take every other note in a group of three, four, five, six, and seven notes.

3 notes = G, B, D                     = G major                           (G)
4 notes = G, B, D, F                 = G dominant seventh         (G7)
5 notes = G, B, D, F, A             = G dominant ninth            (G9)
6 notes = G, B, D, F, A, C         = G dominant eleventh      (G11)
7 notes = G, B, D, F, A, C, E     = G dominant thirteenth    (G13)


Other common dominant chords:
(dominant also written as 7)


G7/6th                                  = G, B, D, F, E
G maj 6th                              = G, B, D, E
G maj add 9th                        = G, B, D, A
G maj 6/9                              = G, B, D, E, A

G sus                                      = G, C, D
G sus 2                                   = G, A, D



G7 sus                                    = G, C, D, F
G7 sus 2                                 = G, A, D, F
G7/6 sus                                = G, C, D, F, E
G13 sus                                  = G, D, F, A, C, E

(remember 6 functions also as 13)

So here is your assignment that you will do with all keys using the Mixolydian Mode.
Mixolydian chord progression key of C major:

Original progression  - G //// Dm //// F //// C ////
Now with sub chords  - G9 //// Dm7/11 //// F maj 7/+11 //// C maj 9 ////

You can use any of the 4 note chords to replace the 3 note chords.
You can use any of the G dominant chords in this lesson to sub for the I of the G Mixolydian Scale.

I will expand on this in greater detail later but for now go back to all the Mixolydian chord progressions previously given (Major Scale Modes - Mixolydian - Mode 5) and sub the 4 note chords for the 3 note chords and sub the I chord with the new I chords from this lesson.
You can also sub any of the chords already covered, example C major becomes C maj 6/9.

Also take these chord formulas and a note name chart and start to create these chords in all possible octaves and positions. When creating chords on the guitar the root, fifth or seventh are often omitted because of just having six strings. 
You can use all notes when multi-tracking.


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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Major Scale Modes - Lydian - Diatonic Substitutions - Mode 4

By
Vince Lauria
on November 7, 2009 8:58 AM | | Comments (0)
C major starting on F =      F,  G, A,  B,  C,  D,  E,  F,  G,  A,   B,    C,   D,   E,   F
F Lydian scale numbers    = 1,  2, 3, #4,  5,  6,  7,  8,  9,  10, #11, 12, 13,  14, 15
Notice that 2/9, #4/#11, 6/13 are the same notes. They are the same thing.
Get use to them being referred to both ways. This one number system applies to all keys!

Now lets take every other note in a group of three, four, five, six, and seven notes.

3 notes = F, A, C                     = F major                                            (F)
4 notes = F, A, C, E                 = F major seventh                                (F maj 7)
5 notes = F, A, C, E, G             = F major ninth                                   (F maj 9)
6 notes = F, A, C, E, G, B         = F major ninth sharp eleventh             (F maj 9 +11)
7 notes = F, A, C, E, G, B, D     = F major thirteenth sharp eleventh      (F maj 13 +11)

Other common major chords:
(Major also written as Maj or triangle, also + is also used to show a sharp)

F maj 6th                          = F, A, C, D
F maj add 9th                    = F, A, C, G
F maj 6/9                          = F, A, C, D, G
F maj 7/6                          = F, A, C, E, D

F maj 6/9 +11                   = F, A, C, D, G, B
F maj /7/+11                    = F, A, E, B
F maj 7/+11                      = F, A, C, E, B 
F maj 9 +11                       = F, A, C, E, G, B
F maj /9 +11                     = F, A, C, G, B
F maj /+11                        = F, A, C, B

(remember 6 functions also as 13)


F sus 2                               = F, G, C
F sus +4                              = F, C, B
F sus +4 / 9                        = F, B, C, G



So here is your assignment that you will do with all keys using the Lydian Mode.
Lydian chord progression key of C major:

Original progression  - F //// Am //// G //// Dm ////
Now with sub chords  - F maj 13/+11 //// Am7 //// G7 //// Dm6 ////

You can use any of the 4 note chords to replace the 3 note chords.
You can use any of the F major chords in this lesson to sub for the I of the F Lydian Scale.
I will expand on this in greater detail later but for now go back to all the Lydian chord progressions previously given (Major Scale Modes - Lydian - Mode 4) and sub the 4 note chords for the 3 note chords and sub the I chord with the new I chords from this lesson.
You can also sub any of the chords already covered, example D minor becomes D minor sixth.

Also take these chord formulas and a note name chart and start to create these chords in all possible octaves and positions. When creating chords on the guitar the root, fifth or seventh are often omitted because of just having six strings. 
You can use all notes when multi-tracking.


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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Major Scale Modes - Phrygian - Diatonic Substitutions - Mode 3

By
Vince Lauria
on November 5, 2009 9:04 PM | | Comments (0)
C major starting on E =       E,  F,  G, A, B,  C,  D,  E,  F,   G,   A,   B,   C,    D,     E
E Phrygian scale numbers = 1, b2, b3, 4, 5, b6, b7, 8, b9, b10, 11, 12, b13, b14, 15
Notice that b2/b9, 4/11, b6/b13 are the same notes. They are the same thing.
Get use to them being referred to both ways. This one number system applies to all keys!

Now lets take every other note in a group of three, four, five, six, and seven notes.

3 notes = E, G, B                   = E minor                                                      (Em)
4 notes = E, G, B, D               = E minor seventh                                          (Em7)  
5 notes = E, G, B, D, F           = E minor seventh / flat ninth                        (Em7b9)
6 notes = E, G, B, D, F, A       = E minor seventh / flat ninth / eleventh       (Em7 b9/11)
7 notes = E, G, B, D, F, A, C   = E minor seventh / flat ninth / eleventh /flat thirteenth        (Em7b9/11/b13)







Other common minor chords:
(small m means minor - also / means to add those 
additional notes to the original 3 note chord)

Em/b9          = E, G, B, F
Em/b9/11     = E, G, B, F, A
Em7/11        = E, G, B, D, A
Em/b9/b13   = E, G, B, F, C
Em/11          = E, G, B, A

Em/b6             = E, G, B, C
Em/b6/b9        = E, G, B, C, F
Em/b6/11        = E, G, B, C, A
Em/b6/b9/11   = E, G, B, C, F, A

So here is your assignment that you will do with all keys using the Phrygian Mode.
Phrygian chord progression key of C major:

Original progression  - Em //// Am //// F //// Em ////
Now with sub chords  - Em/b6 //// Am7 //// Fmaj7 //// Em/b6/b9/11 ////

You can use any of the 4 note chords to replace the 3 note chords.
You can use any of the E minor chords in this lesson to sub for the i of the E Phrygian Scale.
I will expand on this in greater detail later but for now go back to all the Phrygian chord progressions previously given (Major Scale Modes - Phrygian - Mode 3) and sub the 4 note chords for the 3 note chords and sub the i chord with the new i chords from this lesson.

Also take these chord formulas and a note name chart and start to create these chords in all possible octaves and positions. When creating chords on the guitar the root, fifth or seventh are often omitted because of just having six strings. 
You can use all notes when multi-tracking.


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

Major Scale Modes - Dorian - Diatonic Substitutions - Mode 2

By
Vince Lauria
on November 5, 2009 9:24 AM | | Comments (0)
C major starting on D =   D, E, F,  G, A, B,  C,  D, E,  F,   G,  A,  B,  C,   D
D Dorian scale numbers = 1, 2,b3, 4   5, 6, b7,  8, 9, b10,11,12, 13,b14,15
Notice that 2/9, 4/11, 6/13 are the same notes. They are the same thing.
Get use to them being referred to both ways. This one number system applies to all keys!

Now lets take every other note in a group of three, four, five, six, and seven notes.

3 notes   = D, F, A,                  = D minor                               (Dm)
4 notes   = D, F, A, C               = D minor seventh                   (Dm7)
5 notes   = D, F, A, C, E           = D minor ninth                       (Dm9)
6 notes   = D, F, A, C, E, G       = D minor eleventh                 (Dm11)
7 notes   = D, F, A, C, E, G, B   = D minor thirteenth               (Dm13)

Other common minor chords:
(small m means minor - also / means to add those 
additional notes to the original 3 note chord)

Dm/9          = D, F, A, E
Dm/11        = D, F, A, G
Dm7/11      = D, F, A, C, G
Dm7/13      = D, F, A, C, G
Dm9/13      = D, F, A, C, E, B
Dm7/11/13 = D, F, A, C, G, B

Dm6           = D, F, A, B
Dm6/9        = D, F, A, C, E
Dm6/11      = D, F, A, B, G
Dm6/9/11   = D, F, A, B, E, G

So here is your assignment that you will do with all keys using the Dorian Mode.
Dorian chord progression key of C major:

Original progression  - Dm //// C //// Dm //// F //// Em //// G ////
Now with sub chords  - Dm6 //// Cmaj7 //// Dm7/11 //// Fmaj7 //// Em7 //// G7////

You can use any of the 4 note chords to replace the 3 note chords.
You can use any of the D minor chords in this lesson to sub for the i of D Dorian Scale.
I will expand on this in greater detail later but for now go back to all the Dorian chord progressions previously given (Major Scale Modes - Dorian - Mode 2) and sub the 4 note chords for the 3 note chords and sub the i chord with the new i chords from this lesson.
You can also sub any of the chords already covered, example C major becomes C maj 6.

Also take these chord formulas and a note name chart and start to create these chords in all possible octaves and positions. When creating chords on the guitar the root, fifth or seventh are often omitted because of just having six strings. 
You can use all notes when multi-tracking.


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

Major Scale Modes - Ionian - Diatonic Substitutions - Mode 1

By
Vince Lauria
on November 3, 2009 8:37 AM | | Comments (0)

The Ionian mode (major scale) is one the most commonly used modes.

Our ears like this sound. First lets see the major scale and create all possible diatonic chord. In other words lets see how many chords we get from just using the notes within the major scale.

It takes two octaves to create all possible diatonic chords.

Numbers are given to each scale position. 

Since all scales are in relation to the Major Scale it is necessary to memorize the following. 

 

C major note names =     C, D, E, F, G, A, B, C, D,  E,  F,  G,  A,  B,  C

C major scale numbers = 1,  2, 3, 4, 5, 6,  7, 8, 9, 10, 11,12, 13,14, 15

Notice that 2/9, 4/11, 6/13 are the same notes. They are the same thing.

Get use to them being referred to both ways. This one number system applies to all keys!

 

Now lets take every other note in a group of three, four, five, six, and seven notes.

 

3 notes = C, E, G,                = C major

4 notes = C, E, G, B             = C major seventh 

5 notes = C, E, G, B, D         = C major ninth

6 notes = C, E, G, B, D, F     = C major eleventh

7 notes = C, E, G, B, D, F, A = C major thirteenth

 

Other common major chords:

(Major also written as Maj or triangle)

 

C maj 6th                          = C, E, G, A

C maj add 9th                   = C, E, G, D

C maj 6/9                          = C, E, G, A, D

C maj 7/6                          = C, E, G, B, A

 

C sus                                = C, F, G

C sus 2                             = C, D, G

C maj sus 2/7                   = C, D, G, B

 

So here is your assignment that you will do with all keys using the Ionian Mode.

Ionian chord progression key of C major:

 

Original progression     - C //// Am //// Dm //// G ////

Now with sub chords   - Csus4 //// Am7 //// Dm7 //// G7 ////

 

You can use any of the 4 note chords to replace the 3 note chords.

You can use any of the C major chords in previous lesson to sub for the I of the C Ionian Scale.

 

I will expand on this in greater detail later but for now go back to all the Ionian chord progressions previously given (Fun with Major Scale Modes - Ionian - Mode 1) and sub the 4 note chords for the 3 note chords and use any of the C major chords in this lesson to sub for the I of the C Ionian Scale. I will expand on this in greater detail later but for now go back to all the Ioniam chord progressions previously given (Fun with Major Scale Modes - Ionian - Mode 1) and sub the 4 note chords for the 3 note chords and sub the I chord with the new ! chords from this lesson.

You can also sub any of the chords already covered, example C major becomes Cmaj6.

Also take these chord formulas and a note name chart and start to create these chords in all possible octaves and positions. When creating chords on the guitar the root, fifth or seventh are often omitted because of just having six strings. 

You can use all notes when multi-tracking.

Now take these chord formulas and the note name chart and start to create these chords in all possible octaves and positions. When creating chords on the guitar the root, fifth or seventh are often omitted because of just having six strings. 


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

Review of all Modes - twenty eight total modes

By
Vince Lauria
on November 2, 2009 8:04 AM | | Comments (0)
As you can see there are 28 modes in fifteen written keys - twelve audible keys.
To learn, memorize and then apply all of them is a daunting task. 
First I will list all 28 modes - then starting with the Major Scale Modes, 
I will demonstrate application ideas for each mode.


Major Scale Modes


Ionian           Mode 1

Dorian           Mode 2

Phrygian        Mode 3

Lydian           Mode 4

Mixolydian     Mode 5

Aeolian          Mode 6

Locrian          Mode 7

 

Harmonic Minor Modes 

Aeolian #7                Mode 1

Locrian #6                Mode 2

Ionian #5                  Mode 3

Dorian #4                 Mode 4

Phrygian Dominant    Mode 5

Lydian #2                  Mode 6

Ultralocrian               Mode 7

 

Melodic Minor Modes

Dorian #7                Mode 1

Dorian b2                Mode 2

Lydian #5                Mode 3

Lydian Dominant      Mode 4

Mixolydian b6           Mode 5

Locrian #2                Mode 6

Superlocrian             Mode 7

 

Harmonic Major Modes  

Ionian b6                        Mode 1

Dorian b5                        Mode 2

Superphrygian                 Mode 3

Lydian Diminished           Mode 4

Mixolydian b9                 Mode 5

Lydian Augmented #2      Mode 6

Locrian Diminished 7       Mode 7




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



 

Recap of Harmonic Major Scale Modes

By
Vince Lauria
on November 1, 2009 8:16 AM | | Comments (0)
Now that the Harmonic Major 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 Ionian b6 and move to D Ionian b6. 
The chords would be the same chord types just in the new key. See here below:

D, E, F#, G, A, Bb, C#, D is the D Harmonic Major scale - also called the D Ionian b6 Mode.

The Family of Chords has the same chord types as the C Harmonic Major Family of Chords.
No matter what key you change to the chord types remain the same!

I chord =       D major             (4 note chord = D major 7th)
iio chord =    E diminished      (4 note chord = E minor 7th flat 5th)
iii chord =     F# minor           (4 note chord = F# minor 7th)
iv chord =     G minor             (4 note chord = G minor major 7th)
V chord =     A major             (4 note chord = A dominant 7th)
VI+ chord =  Bb augmented    (4 note chord = Bb major 7th sharp 5th)
viio chord =  C# diminished    (4 note chord = C# diminished 7th)  

Now record (or have a friend play) these common Ionian b6 progressions 5 to 10 minutes each and live (or on another track) play the D Ionian b6 scale using quarter then eighth notes.

1. I //// iio //// //// viio //// I //// 

2. I //// iv //// I //// V ////

3. iio //// V //// I ////

4. I //// iv //// viio //// iii //// VI+ //// iio //// V ////

5. I //// iii //// viio //// iv //// I ////
 



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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