Modal Pentatonics Guitar Lesson
Modal Pentatonics
Dave explains how to use the pentatonic scales to achieve a modal sound.
Taught by David Davidson in Lessons With Dave Davidson seriesLength: 13:32Difficulty: 2.5 of 5
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Lesson 1
Scale Lexicon
Dave Davidson covers some advanced topics on scales and arpeggios. He explains chord tensions and how to use them effectively.
Length: 23:26 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
Application Of The Modes
Here Dave goes over a brief summary of each mode of the major scale and talks about how each one is used.
Length: 18:19 Difficulty: 3.0 Members Only
Exotic Scales
Dave covers some exotic modes and scales that he uses frequently. Melodic minor, Harmonic minor, and Hungarian minor are explained.
Length: 12:08 Difficulty: 3.5 Members Only
Achieving An Altered Sound
Dave Davidson from Revocation talks about achieving altered sounds that are not from the diatonic key of the music you may be playing.
Length: 10:00 Difficulty: 3.5 Members Only
Modal Pentatonics
Dave explains how to use the pentatonic scales to achieve a modal sound.
Length: 13:32 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
Chromatic Flavor
Dave teaches you how to incorporate chromaticism into your own playing style. He starts off with some simple passing tones and then gets into more advanced lines using multiple notes outside of the scale.
Length: 10:42 Difficulty: 2.5 Members Only
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