Scale sequences and melodic patterns pdf

Try to make melodies from the patterns, play with the notes, experiment. Many guitarists and others own a copy, but few have got much advantage from it. I show you how to play a linear fours sequence, a pentatonic 4ths sequence, a skipped diminished arpeggio sequence, and a super. To complete the pattern we must extend the scale a couple of notes beyond the octave and later below. Developing melodic scale sequences, part ii kingston. Melodic patterns guitar lessons brad carlton truefire. All of the scales pitches are represented in a fivenote symmetrical. Major scales for classical guitar pdf sheet music, tab. Major scale sequences and patterns chris juergensen. Free guitar scales pdf 84 scale and arpeggios chart. Imagine that you are standing halfway up a ladder, and youve decided to create a pattern by stepping up and down the rungs. Here well explore using the in 3rds sequence in patterns 2 and 3 of the major scale and some problem solving concepts. The descending circleoffifths sequence the descending circleoffifths sequence gets its nickname from its pattern of. This melodic sequences on guitar lesson teaches you the important scale patterns that build fluency and melodic vocabulary on the guitar.

By combining these steps and jumps we create patterns that can be successively used at each degree of the scale. For example, in the great jazz tune all the things you are, the melody spends a great deal of time cycling through perfect and augmented 4ths. Another use for harmonic minor that creeps up from time to time is the 5th mode. The second group of scale patterns are applied to major scale fingerings. See all 5 formats and editions hide other formats and editions.

Also includes the five closed major scale patterns over the entire. Once i really got the hang of it i came to learn the benefits of mastering sequences. The melodic pattern exercises were great for practicing my fingering. This is part ii of the previous post and if you got the basic scale sequences under your belt youre pretty much up for this challenge. By creating melodic patterns and sequences on the guitar, you will not only warm up quickly and efficiently, but they will act as lick and riff. Section three is identical to section two, except for the fact that a different pentatonic scale 305 is pluggedin in order to demonstrate the. Practicing a wide range of sequences for each scale you learn will help ingrain your understanding of both the pattern and the sound of the scale. Figure 1a applies this concept to the g minor pentatonic scale gbbcdf. By organizing the scale with different beat groupings, we can create different sequences. There are many types of guitar sequences that we could cover, but these should be enough to get you familiar with how sequencing works. Were going to practice some sequences using the pentatonic scale in different beat groupings. The sequence sounds incomplete because, although there are 8 notes in our scale, we have started our groups of four on only the first five notes of the scale. In 3rds major p4 p5 now were checking out p4 and p5 of the major scale in. Thesaurus of scales and melodic patterns by nicolas slonimsky dec 11 1975 show more.

Though theyre used over the major scale in these examples, you can apply them to every mode in your studies. A melodic sequence is a fragment of a scale that, when repeated, forms a continuous pattern. This will enable you to discover unusual ways of using common scales and create original melodic figures. Your plan should cover several days and allow for varied work on each. The major 3rd of the v chord is not in the natural minor scale, but it. Sequences will improve your technique and ability to improvise and create melody on the spot. Spiralbound book spiralbound april 1, 2015 by yusef a. Additionally, playing small parts of a sequence of a scale is common in soloing, so by practicing these sequences, you can. An amazingly helpful pdf practice routine of using scale. You can rack up a lot of melodic mileage by combining these 3rds sequences with other scale patterns and modes.

Also, practicing sequences is one of the most powerful guitar exercises when it comes to improving technicality. In music, a sequence is a series of short, repeated musical patterns. Encyclopedia of scales, modes and melodic patterns. In this lesson we learn the most important melodic pattern in 3rds and apply it to pattern 1 of the major scale. Composers such as bach, beethoven, and mozart used sequences in their music. Some of the greatest melodies of all time are based o. Today, i am going to show you part two of my guitar warm up regime. Our approach thus far has entailed using an open string. Continue sequencing the rest of the scale in the same way. Thats where i explain why and how you should practice scale sequences. I have been using this guitar tab to learn blood of the scribe by lamb of god. Common open and closed scale patterns up to four sharps or flats, two octaves some three octaves, and examples of open string shifts. There are almost unlimited possibilities, but maybe to start, youll make a pattern going up two steps and down one step, up two and then down once again. Scale sequences have been in use for hundreds of years.

Download the entire book completely free nicolas slonimskys thesaurus of scales and melodic patterns is a legendary book that has influenced musicians as diverse as john coltrane, jaco pastorius, frank zappa and buckethead. Harmonic minor scale sequences are a useful device for creating melodic interest. C major scale, incomplete ascending sequence tab example c, accenting for definition. Yusef lateef repository of scales and melodic patterns. For each scale, you can learn a number of different shapes and patterns, depending on the zone of the fretboard youre working on. A jump from the iii the second degree of the scale would take us straight to v the fourth degree of the scale and so on. Click here to read that post first and make sure that you fully understand those concepts before jumping into this post any type of scale or mode major, minor, pentatonic, chromatic, etc. Pdf includes notation, tab, fingering, some diagrams, tips, and more. Intervalic sequences this type of sequence jumps directly from the starting note of the scale c, in the example below to the designated interval without sounding the notes in between in the example given below, a 4th. In music and jazz improvisation, a melodic pattern or motive is a cell or germ serving as the basis for repetitive pattern.

Check out these examples of scale sequences with onscreen tabs. Take a basic scale f major in this example and play each note with a grouping added to it. Bair, jeff, cyclic patterns in john coltranes melodic vocabulary as influenced by nicolas slonimskys thesaurus of scales and melodic patterns. They are more practical and musical than basic linear scale patterns. This lesson shows you some legato sequences using hammerons and flickoffs that will help you make fast flowing lines with your pentatonics. This first file shows you the first licks that i play at the start and the picking. These patterns teach us new melodic possibilities while building our technique, confidence and fluency. If youre new to scale sequences i suggest you check out 6 basic major scale sequences melodic patterns first. Melodic sequences on guitar fundamental changes music.

The entire course in a pdf file containing all the scales, sequences, examples and the entire video transcript. The fourbook pdf bundle which includes the guitarchitects guide to modes. Melodic sequences are small, repeating melodic fragments that gradually ascend or descend a scale. I recently got jerry cokers patterns for jazz and it looks like it covers a lot of the same ground as the berle book only in more detail, meaning this berle book is not a throwaway superficial intro, it covers significant material in a good basic way. Incorporate bits and pieces of each sequence into your improvisation. Yusef lateef repository of scales and melodic patterns full. Sequence refers to the repetition of a part at a higher or lower pitch, and melodic sequence is differentiated. Melodic patterns, the guitarchitects guide to modes. We then play the next note of the scale in this case a d note and jump to the diatonic 4th of that note g in the.

Anyways, i am one of those players that rely on tabs a lot, and i. Exclusive bonus how to build fast guitar speed with scale sequences video you are about to learn one of the most innovative, effective and easiest ways to. Also included at the bottom of the app are the 5 scale patterns for memorizing these scales and a pdf download of all keys in standard tuning. Listen to the music of bach to hear great examples of scale sequences. And while youre at it, try experimenting with other combinations of intervals. On the other hand, one can search through it and find raw material to base a composition or improvisation repositiry. Harmonic minor scale sequences learn this melodic pattern. Your playing becomes more flexible, creative and itll keep you from sounding like someone who is playing scales all the time. These sequences will initially be given around the first position of the major scale before being applied to the other major scale shapes and different types of scales. Memorize the 6 sequences below ascending and descending and play them through the cycle of fourths.

There are harmonic sequences repeated harmonic patterns and melodic sequences repeated melodic patterns by repeated we mean they have the same underlying structure while being played off of different notes. Take a look at figure 1a, which depicts the popular groupsoffour sequence. Just select your string tuning standard tuning is default, click the link that says go then click a key link. The ebook contains the most important scales for beginners, such as major and minor, but shows also more advanced. In order to cycle through as many areas of scale practice as possible and not get bored it is important to have a plan. Scale sequences are a great way to learn and use scales. Traditionally, a scale sequence is a specific pattern of notes, usually two to four, that is repeated at various starting points within the same scale. Melodic patterns looks at combinatorial for melodic sequencing taking one patterns and adapting it to the process. In developing melodic sequences, part i, i explained some of the basic concepts regarding sequencing any type of scale into numeric patterns. When learning how to play scales and modes on guitar, its tempting to learn one scale, or even one fingering, and then quickly move on to the next scale. Once you practice these enough i think youll start noticing them in the music you listen to, and youll find them to be a powerful way to move through the scales.

With its dom7 home chord and b2 it can be a very cool sound to incorporate. Heres a free guitar scales pdf ebook 22 pages with plenty of scales and arpeggios patterns. You can learn latef scales from various parts of the world and thats part of the uniqueness about this book. Major scales for classical guitar pdf beginner to intermediate classical guitar. Beginning melodic sequences bass technique studybass. In the previous lesson, i showed you some practical ways to improve your dexterity and coordination through a series of five carefully picked exercises. This sequence can be applied to any scale or mode simply by following the diatonic scale degrees 1234, 2345, 3456, and so forth, figure 1b depicts the descending form of the groupsoffour sequence, this time applied to the c minor scale cdebfgabbb. Scale patterns are also referred to as melodic scale patterns. The lessons in this series will cover sequencing in 3s, 4s and 6s using the major scale and pentatonic scale. It helps to be aware of the four most standard patterns. Its a reference book but for something you can just turn a page to and find something that makes you go, oh i never thought of that before its a deep tool. Save an extra 25% off your first order with code ignited and combine with truefire cash for max savings. Melodic guitar patterns fundamental changes music book.