Guitar Scales In Context
The Practical Reference Guide
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The Practical Reference Guide. Composed by Joseph Alexander. Book Only. Fundamental Changes #MUS9781910403112. Published by Fundamental Changes (BT.MUS9781910403112).

ISBN 9781910403112.

Guitar Scales In Context goes further than every other scale dictionary available: it provides you with backing tracks and licks for every one of the essential 18 scales and modes that it covers. With over 50 backing tracks included, each scale is analysed, discussed and shown in the five most commonly used patterns. Each scale shape is given with a corresponding chord, triad and arpeggio pattern to help you build and memorise the scale, both physically and aurally. Each scale has an extensive information page giving examples of its use and a description of its unique character. Finally, so you can experience how each scale sounds and feels, three live-recorded examplelicks are given so you can instantly put the scales into musical context. Guitar Scales in Context is essential reading and practical application for anyone wanting to develop their fretboard skills, music theory and aural awareness. Scales Covered Include: The Major Scale The Dorian Mode The Phrygian Mode The Lydian Mode The Mixolydian Mode The Aeolian Mode The Locrian Mode The Minor Pentatonic (Blues) Scale The Major Pentatonic (Blues) Scale The Melodic Minor Mode The Lydian Dominant Mode The Altered Scale The Harmonic Minor Scale The Phrygian Dominant Mode The Mixolydian Bebop Scale The Dorian Bebop Scale The Half Whole Diminished Scale The Whole Tone Scale

Guitar Scales In Context goes further than every other scale dictionary available: it provides you with backing tracks and licks for every one of the essential 18 scales and modes that it covers.

Withover 50 backing tracks included, each scale is analysed, discussed and shown in the five most commonly used patterns. Each scale shape is given with a corresponding chord, triad and arpeggio pattern to help you build and memorisethe scale, both physically and aurally.

Each scale has an extensive information page giving examples of its use and a description of its unique character.

Finally, so you can experience how each scale sounds and feels,three live-recorded example licks are given so you can instantly put the scales into musical context.

Guitar Scales in Context is essential reading and practical application for anyone wanting to develop their fretboardskills, music theory and aural awareness.

Scales Covered Include:


  • The Major Scale
  • The Dorian Mode
  • The Phrygian Mode
  • The Lydian Mode
  • The Mixolydian Mode
  • The AeolianMode
  • The Locrian Mode
  • The Minor Pentatonic (Blues) Scale
  • The Major Pentatonic (Blues) Scale
  • The Melodic Minor Mode
  • The Lydian Dominant Mode
  • The Altered Scale
  • The HarmonicMinor Scale
  • The Phrygian Dominant Mode
  • The Mixolydian Bebop Scale
  • The Dorian Bebop Scale
  • The Half Whole Diminished Scale
  • The Whole Tone Scale