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Blues Slide Rule
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MODULE 6
PAGE 2
M6 -
C2 -
YOU CAN FIND ANY MODE INSTANTLY
I will cover this in more detail later on but for the moment just to keep it simple
There are 7 Modes in the Major Scale
You can find them by using the Scale and Modes Formula shown with the Slide Rule
OR USE THE INSTANT METHOD SHOWN HERE BELOW
The 7 Modes of the Major Scale are:
1 -
2 -
3 -
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5 -
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So Mixolydian is the 5th Mode of any Major Scale
So as shown in the Picture above to find the notes of the A Mixolydian Mode
place the Number 5 over the Note of A on the Keyboard
If you wanted to find the notes of the B Mixolydian place the Number 5 over the Note of B on the Keyboard
This applies to all Keys and all modes
For example if you wanted to find the C Dorian Mode -
If you want to find the A Aeolian (Known as the A Natural Minor/Relative Minor Scale)
place the Number 6 over the note of A on the Keyboard and there is the A Aeolian Mode shown all over the guitar neck and across the Keyboard
A -
We need to extend this module now
As stated in M4 P2 -
Very basically -
1 When possible play a Major or Minor Pentatonic this includes the B notes, a Major Scale or Mixolydian Scale/Mode
2 When there is a chord that does not work with the Pentatonic's, play the chord itself and play around with the notes of the Chord and notes that harmonise with the chord, moving back to the Pentatonic's when possible or Major or Mixolydian (This is where basic chord theory can help)
Remember:
If you are finding any of this a little confusing then definitely study these two modules in the links below
A Easy Practical Theory Module
Both these Modules are very important and easy to follow
3 Know and use other Scales
Basically there are several scales that all good blues players should know
This may all be starting to sound scary and intimidating, well actually it is a lot easier than it looks
This is why I created and invented the Guitar/Music Slide Rules
B -
Plus you have access to many other Modules not just for the Blues, plus access to many other Slide Rules and for other instruments as well, plus access to other modules
C1 -
If you want to find for example the A Mixolydian Mode in the Jam-
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The Slide Rule is now set up showing the A Mixolydian Mode across the whole guitar neck and for the Keyboard too. See how easy it is? See the Picture below
THE SLIDE RULE IS NOW SET FOR THE A MIXOLYDIAN SCALE/MODE
All the Blue Numbers show the notes of the A Mixolydian Mode all over the neck of the Guitar and across the Keyboard too
NOTICE HOW THE A MIXOLYDIAN SCALE/MODE
IS THE SAME AS THE D MAJOR SCALE
A MIXOLYDIAN SCALE/MODE
C3 -
All Harness the power of the Slide Rules in the Jam-
Panel B in the Jam-
If you haven't already, I suggest you now use the Major Scale Slide Rule to practise the Mixolydian Mode with some of the Videos in the Jam-
Experiment and have fun