Nothing Special   »   [go: up one dir, main page]
Scribd Logo
Upload

Welcome to Scribd!

  • 66 views

    Modal Licks: Guitar

    Uploaded by

    Andres Felipe Vanegas Jimenez
    krngkfgnjk

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    Modal Licks: Guitar

    Uploaded by

    Andres Felipe Vanegas Jimenez
    66 views4 pages
    krngkfgnjk

    Original Title

    fdkgnfgfdddd

    Copyright

    © © All Rights Reserved

    Available Formats

    PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    Did you find this document useful?

    Is this content inappropriate?

    krngkfgnjk

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Download as pdf or txt
    66 views4 pages

    Modal Licks: Guitar

    Uploaded by

    Andres Felipe Vanegas Jimenez
    krngkfgnjk

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Download as pdf or txt
    of 4
    At a glance
    Powered by AI
    The passage discusses modal licks and phrases in the key of F Major using the modes G Dorian, D Aeolian, C Mixolydian and F Ionian. It provides examples for guitar, keyboard, bass and drums.

    For guitar, it discusses legato licks involving string skipping in measures 1 and 3. It also mentions picking indications and harmonizing in 3rds with the keyboard in those measures.

    For bass, it discusses providing a rock solid groove in measures 1 and 3, while measures 2 and 4 provide some off-kilter fills. It also mentions working on sixteenth notes slowly.

    Tuned In

    September 21, 2007

    Modal Licks
    By Jason Kokoszka

    In this installment of Licks and Tricks, we will be looking at modal licks and phrases. If youre not sure what
    modes are, be sure to check out this issues Theory Corner. Although the each of the examples below are in the
    key of F Major, each measure focuses on a different mode: G Dorian, D Aeolian, C Mixolydian and F Ionian.
    The chords given for each bar reflect the overall harmonic structure (when the examples for guitar, keyboard and
    bass are taken into account).

    Try these ideas out with your friends; complimentary parts for guitar, keyboard, bass and drums are included
    below.

    Dig in, and enjoy!

    Guitar
    This example is full of cool legato licks involving string skipping. Measures 1 and 3 are harmonized in 3rds by
    the keyboard. Watch the picking indications and slow down if those sixteenth notes are giving you trouble. Keep
    it loose and smooth, and rock on!
    Keyboard
    Time for some quick right-hand runs! As stated in the guitar section, the right hand harmonizes with the guitar
    in measures 1 and 3, with a bit of a fill in measure 2. The left hand provides simple harmonic reinforcement
    along with the bass. What are you waiting for? Lets jam!
    Bass
    Want a rock solid groove and some tasty fills? Look no further. Although were focusing on four specific chords
    below, these rhythms can be applied to any number of harmonic situations. Measures 1 and 3 give us the meat
    of our groove, while measures 2 and 4 give us some off-kilter fills to mix things up a bit. Work those sixteenth
    notes up slowly and be sure to keep the beat grounded. You rock like no other!

    Drums
    Heres a pattern that relies heavily on the kick drum with accents on the ride bell. Measures 2 and 4 also show
    you two new fills you can add to your collection. Youll have a blast banging this groove out with your buddies!
    For a discussion of modes and how they are constructed, be sure to see our Theory Corner column in this issue.
    This is a complex topic, so check out some of our lessons to get a better understanding.

    Guitarists will want to view intermediate lessons in jazz (taught by Tom Dempsey, Amanda Monaco, Mark
    Dziuba and Jody Fisher) and rock (taught by Jeff Peretz, Glenn Riley, Tim Quick, Joel Gregoire, Jared Meeker,
    Ralph Agresta, Dave Martone, Ken Steiger and Tobias Hurwitz). If you get comfortable with these lessons, there
    are many advanced mode-related lessons on our site to discover!

    Not a guitar player? Dont fret! (pun intended). Keyboard players will want to check out Andrea Amos and Leo
    Marchildons Adult Refresher lesson In Other Modes. Bassists will enjoy lessons on modes taught by Matt
    Scharfglass and Chris Kuffner.

    You might also like