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Posted by: Alex Feather May 28 2012, 07:45 PM
Hello! I am very happy that you joined my mentoring program! Welcome aboard! 
I have a few questions before we start! It will give me a better idea about what assignments to give you!
-What are your goals?
-What is your weakness?
-What is your strongest point?
-Your favorite guitar players?
Looking forward to start working with you!
Posted by: smolentsev May 29 2012, 01:25 PM
Hi! I'm happy too. I beleave it will be cool.
My goal is to learn how to make music. I mean i want to know how to make a chord progression and develop a nice melody over it. I want to understand how theory works and after that to combine these knowledge with technical skills of my hands.
It seems to me that phrasing i my weakness. Sometimes I just fail in creation a good phrase or melody.
I think my strongest point is my motivation and discipline. I started to play guitar rather late (at the age of 20), but really enjoy playing guitar and I'm going to keep practicing, though my free time is limited because of my job (I'm a PhD student and I'm going to receive a PhD these year). Anyway, I can devote 2-3 hours for guitar.
My tastes are pretty wide I like many styles, many guitar players. I can highlight Nuno Bettencourt, Richie Kotzen, Steve Vai and even Eric Sardinas. My favorite styles are blues rock and funk rock.
I'm looking forward to my first task.
Posted by: Alex Feather May 29 2012, 07:15 PM
Perfect!
To start I have a really good exercise that will get your hands synced together very well and very fast!
Here is the tab
E ||---------------------------|----------------------------------------|
B ||---------------------------|----------------------------------------|
G ||o5--5--5--5--5--5--5--5----|--5--5--5--5--5--5--5--5--5--5--5--5----|
D ||o--------------------------|----------------------------------------|
A ||---------------------------|----------------------------------------|
E ||---------------------------|----------------------------------------|
----------------------------|---------------------------------------|||
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--5--5--5--5--5--5--5--5----|--5--5--5--5--5--5--5--5--5--5--5--5--o|||
----------------------------|--------------------------------------o|||
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-------------3--3----------|--------------3--3----------|
-------4--4--------4--4----|--------4--4--------4--4----|
o5--5----------------------|--5--5----------------------|
o--------------------------|----------------------------|
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--------------3--3----------|--------------3--3---------|||
--------4--4--------4--4----|--------4--4--------4--4---|||
--5--5----------------------|--5--5--------------------o|||
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-6--3----------------------|--6--3----------------------|
----------4--6--3----------|-----------4--6--3----------|
o------5-----------5--3----|--------5-----------5--3----|
o--------------------------|----------------------------|
---------------------------|----------------------------|
---------------------------|----------------------------|
--6--3----------------------|--6--3---------------------|||
-----------4--6--3----------|-----------4--6--3---------|||
--------5-----------5--3----|--------5-----------5--3--o|||
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-6--3--------------------6--3----------------------|
----------4--6--3-----------------4--6--3----------|
o------5-----------5--3--------5-----------5--3----|
o--------------------------------------------------|
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--6--3--------------6--3----------------|
--------4-----------------4-------------|
-----------5--4--3-----------5--4--3----|
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--6--3--------------------6--3----------------------|
-----------4--6--3-----------------4--6--3----------|
--------5-----------5--3--------5-----------5--3----|
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--6--3--------------6--3---------------|||
--------4-----------------4------------|||
-----------5--4--3-----------5--4--3--o|||
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-6--4--3-------------------------------------------|
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o---------7--5--3--------------------7--5--3-------|
o---------------------------6--5--3----------------|
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--------6--5--3-----------------------------3--5----|
--5--3-----------------------------3--5--6----------|
-----------------6--4--3--3--4--6-------------------|
-----------------------4--6--8--3--4--6-------------|
--------------4--6--8--------------------3--4--6----|
-----3--5--7----------------------------------------|
--6-------------------------------------------------|
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--6--4--3-------------------------------------------|
--------------------6--4--3-------------------------|
-----------7--5--3--------------------7--5--3-------|
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--------6--5--3-----------------------------3--5----|
--5--3-----------------------------3--5--6----------|
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-----------------------4--6--8--3--4--6------------|||
--------------4--6--8--------------------3--4--6---|||
-----3--5--7--------------------------------------o|||
--6-----------------------------------------------o|||
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Make sure to practice it at a slow tempo using a metronome! This exercise will do miracles and you will see results very quick!
Let me know if you have any questions or need help!
GP file
Hands_workout.gp5 ( 4.5K )
: 99Posted by: smolentsev May 30 2012, 03:38 PM
Ок. The task is clear. Working on it now.
Posted by: Alex Feather May 30 2012, 07:49 PM
QUOTE (smolentsev @ May 30 2012, 02:38 PM) 
Ок. The task is clear. Working on it now.
Awesome I am looking forward to hear your take! Let me know how it goes and if you have any questions!
Posted by: smolentsev Jun 4 2012, 04:43 PM
Hi Alex!
I've just made a take. Here is it - http://soundcloud.com/artem-6/alex_task_1
Still don't feel confortable at 80, therefore I think I should keep on practicing with it.
Cheers,
Artyom.
Posted by: Alex Feather Jun 4 2012, 09:33 PM
QUOTE (smolentsev @ Jun 4 2012, 03:43 PM)
Hi Alex!
I've just made a take. Here is it - http://soundcloud.com/artem-6/alex_task_1
Still don't feel confortable at 80, therefore I think I should keep on practicing with it.
Cheers,
Artyom.
I've just made a take. Here is it - http://soundcloud.com/artem-6/alex_task_1
Still don't feel confortable at 80, therefore I think I should keep on practicing with it.
Cheers,
Artyom.
You did very very good! Sometimes you are rushing a little bit! I can suggest to add this exercise into your warm up routine and continue practicing it! I will post a new assignment for you in a few hours! We will start getting into melodic exercises a little bit more!
Posted by: Alex Feather Jun 6 2012, 02:27 AM
QUOTE (smolentsev @ Jun 4 2012, 03:43 PM)
Hi Alex!
I've just made a take. Here is it - http://soundcloud.com/artem-6/alex_task_1
Still don't feel confortable at 80, therefore I think I should keep on practicing with it.
Cheers,
Artyom.
I've just made a take. Here is it - http://soundcloud.com/artem-6/alex_task_1
Still don't feel confortable at 80, therefore I think I should keep on practicing with it.
Cheers,
Artyom.
So I have a new assignment for you!
Here is the backing track that you can use to practice your assignments!
http://soundcloud.com/alex-feather-akimov/blues-mentoring
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/scalegenerator
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/scalegenerator
Let me know if you have any questions or need help!
Posted by: smolentsev Jun 6 2012, 01:46 PM
Wow! Love this track!
Should I use only E minor pentatonic or modes are also allowed? I found that E mixolydian sounds very nice over this track.
Artyom.
Posted by: Alex Feather Jun 6 2012, 04:36 PM
QUOTE (smolentsev @ Jun 6 2012, 12:46 PM)
Wow! Love this track!
Should I use only E minor pentatonic or modes are also allowed? I found that E mixolydian sounds very nice over this track.
Artyom.
Should I use only E minor pentatonic or modes are also allowed? I found that E mixolydian sounds very nice over this track.
Artyom.
Great! I am glad you like it!
For this exercise I would like you to use pentatonic only! Just jam with it we will add more scales as we go along! I will also record my take to give you ideas in a few hours!
Posted by: Alex Feather Jun 9 2012, 05:20 PM
Hello! So I did my take!
Here it is!
http://soundcloud.com/alex-feather-akimov/smolentsev
I used the same pentatonic shapes that I gave you!
So now I would like you to continue and record your 8 bars!
Try to keep it less busy and be as melodic as possible!
Please record your take after mine and leave the rest of the backing track so I can do the next part!
Let me know if you have any questions!
Posted by: smolentsev Jun 13 2012, 05:19 PM
Hi Alex!
Here is my take. I add my 8 bars as you asked.
http://soundcloud.com/artem-6/task2_smolentsev_take
Posted by: Alex Feather Jun 13 2012, 06:25 PM
QUOTE (smolentsev @ Jun 13 2012, 04:19 PM)
Hi Alex!
Here is my take. I add my 8 bars as you asked.
http://soundcloud.com/artem-6/task2_smolentsev_take
Over A7
A minor blues pentatonic
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/scalegenerator
Over D maj7
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/scalegenerator
Try to combine them together that's what I did
What I am looking for is to really hear the A minor pentatonic over A7 chord!
This exercise will help you to learn how to play over changes!
Let me know if you have any questions or need help!
Here is my take. I add my 8 bars as you asked.
http://soundcloud.com/artem-6/task2_smolentsev_take
Over A7
A minor blues pentatonic
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/scalegenerator
Over D maj7
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/scalegenerator
Try to combine them together that's what I did
What I am looking for is to really hear the A minor pentatonic over A7 chord!
This exercise will help you to learn how to play over changes!
Let me know if you have any questions or need help!
Posted by: smolentsev Jun 14 2012, 09:13 AM
Hello!
I recorded another 8 bars (from 43sec).
http://soundcloud.com/artem-6/task2_smolentsev_take2
I used only E dorian and D ionian. You asked me to use A minor pentatonic, but it sounds a little bit weird here, especially note C. Is it correct to use Aminor over this track (as I understand the key of the track is E dorian)?
Posted by: Alex Feather Jun 15 2012, 08:19 AM
QUOTE (smolentsev @ Jun 14 2012, 08:13 AM)
Hello!
I recorded another 8 bars (from 43sec).
http://soundcloud.com/artem-6/task2_smolentsev_take2
I used only E dorian and D ionian. You asked me to use A minor pentatonic, but it sounds a little bit weird here, especially note C. Is it correct to use Aminor over this track (as I understand the key of the track is E dorian)?
I recorded another 8 bars (from 43sec).
http://soundcloud.com/artem-6/task2_smolentsev_take2
I used only E dorian and D ionian. You asked me to use A minor pentatonic, but it sounds a little bit weird here, especially note C. Is it correct to use Aminor over this track (as I understand the key of the track is E dorian)?
You did a good job! I like your sound and ideas are great! Your guitar is a little out of tune! I would like you to play A minor pentatonic over A7 chord the whole point of this exercise is to hit those changes and playing A minor pentatonic over A 7 chord is totally fine, same thing when you are playing E minor pentatonic over E7 blues!
Try it out! Just jam a little and let me know how it goes!
Posted by: Alex Feather Jun 22 2012, 07:48 AM
QUOTE (smolentsev @ Jun 14 2012, 08:13 AM)
Hello!
I recorded another 8 bars (from 43sec).
http://soundcloud.com/artem-6/task2_smolentsev_take2
I used only E dorian and D ionian. You asked me to use A minor pentatonic, but it sounds a little bit weird here, especially note C. Is it correct to use Aminor over this track (as I understand the key of the track is E dorian)?
I recorded another 8 bars (from 43sec).
http://soundcloud.com/artem-6/task2_smolentsev_take2
I used only E dorian and D ionian. You asked me to use A minor pentatonic, but it sounds a little bit weird here, especially note C. Is it correct to use Aminor over this track (as I understand the key of the track is E dorian)?
I just wanted to follow up and see how this A minor pentatonic coming along?
Let me know if you have any questions or need help!
Posted by: smolentsev Jun 22 2012, 03:54 PM
Hi, Alex!
Sorry for delay, I was limited in time a little.
More 8 bars recorded (from 0:59).
http://soundcloud.com/artem-6/task2_smolentsev_take3
I used A minor pentatonic with blue note as you recommend. I like the result. It's very interesting and useful exercise for me, because I don't deal much with improvisation and phrasing.
Thank you.
Artyom.
Posted by: Alex Feather Jun 24 2012, 07:40 AM
QUOTE (smolentsev @ Jun 22 2012, 02:54 PM)
Hi, Alex!
Sorry for delay, I was limited in time a little.
More 8 bars recorded (from 0:59).
http://soundcloud.com/artem-6/task2_smolentsev_take3
I used A minor pentatonic with blue note as you recommend. I like the result. It's very interesting and useful exercise for me, because I don't deal much with improvisation and phrasing.
Thank you.
Artyom.
Sorry for delay, I was limited in time a little.
More 8 bars recorded (from 0:59).
http://soundcloud.com/artem-6/task2_smolentsev_take3
I used A minor pentatonic with blue note as you recommend. I like the result. It's very interesting and useful exercise for me, because I don't deal much with improvisation and phrasing.
Thank you.
Artyom.
You did a great job! Very melodic and creative! I like it very much!
I will add my take tomorrow and will add new assignment as well!
Great job!
Posted by: Alex Feather Jun 24 2012, 06:34 PM
QUOTE (smolentsev @ Jun 22 2012, 02:54 PM)
Hi, Alex!
Sorry for delay, I was limited in time a little.
More 8 bars recorded (from 0:59).
http://soundcloud.com/artem-6/task2_smolentsev_take3
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/scalegenerator
And over D major 7 let's use arpeggios:
A major
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/scalegenerator
G major
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/scalegenerator
D major 7
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/scalegenerator
I will add my take in a couple of days!
Let me know if you have any questions or need help!
Sorry for delay, I was limited in time a little.
More 8 bars recorded (from 0:59).
http://soundcloud.com/artem-6/task2_smolentsev_take3
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/scalegenerator
And over D major 7 let's use arpeggios:
A major
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/scalegenerator
G major
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/scalegenerator
D major 7
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/scalegenerator
I will add my take in a couple of days!
Let me know if you have any questions or need help!
Posted by: Alex Feather Jul 1 2012, 02:47 AM
QUOTE (smolentsev @ Jun 22 2012, 02:54 PM)
Hi, Alex!
Sorry for delay, I was limited in time a little.
More 8 bars recorded (from 0:59).
http://soundcloud.com/artem-6/task2_smolentsev_take3
I used A minor pentatonic with blue note as you recommend. I like the result. It's very interesting and useful exercise for me, because I don't deal much with improvisation and phrasing.
Thank you.
Artyom.
Sorry for delay, I was limited in time a little.
More 8 bars recorded (from 0:59).
http://soundcloud.com/artem-6/task2_smolentsev_take3
I used A minor pentatonic with blue note as you recommend. I like the result. It's very interesting and useful exercise for me, because I don't deal much with improvisation and phrasing.
Thank you.
Artyom.
Hi I just wanted to follow up and see how are you doing! Let me know if you have any questions or need help!
Posted by: smolentsev Jul 6 2012, 12:49 PM
QUOTE (Alex Feather @ Jul 1 2012, 01:47 AM)
Hi I just wanted to follow up and see how are you doing! Let me know if you have any questions or need help!
Hello!
I have some ideas, but still can't get rid of mistakes, when playing arpeggios. Have to practice my phrases a little bit more
Will record my take until the next week.
Cheers!
Posted by: Alex Feather Jul 7 2012, 05:32 AM
QUOTE (smolentsev @ Jul 6 2012, 11:49 AM)
Hello!
I have some ideas, but still can't get rid of mistakes, when playing arpeggios. Have to practice my phrases a little bit more
Will record my take until the next week.
Cheers!
I have some ideas, but still can't get rid of mistakes, when playing arpeggios. Have to practice my phrases a little bit more
Will record my take until the next week.
Cheers!
Sounds great! I am looking forward to hear your take!
Posted by: smolentsev Jul 10 2012, 01:22 PM
Hi, Alex!
Finally, I recorded a take with arpeggios. Arpeggios work well here! But I found I should improve my sweep picking to play them with ease.
New frases start at 1:17
http://soundcloud.com/artem-6/task2_smolentsev_take4
Posted by: Alex Feather Jul 10 2012, 06:29 PM
QUOTE (smolentsev @ Jul 10 2012, 12:22 PM)
Hi, Alex!
Finally, I recorded a take with arpeggios. Arpeggios work well here! But I found I should improve my sweep picking to play them with ease.
New frases start at 1:17
http://soundcloud.com/artem-6/task2_smolentsev_take4
Finally, I recorded a take with arpeggios. Arpeggios work well here! But I found I should improve my sweep picking to play them with ease.
New frases start at 1:17
http://soundcloud.com/artem-6/task2_smolentsev_take4
Beautiful take! You did a great job! Love your phrases for this one! I will post my take and a new assignment in a few hours!
Posted by: smolentsev Jul 11 2012, 08:38 AM
Glad you like my take
Looking forward for a new assignment.
Posted by: Alex Feather Jul 13 2012, 05:31 PM
QUOTE (smolentsev @ Jul 11 2012, 07:38 AM)
Glad you like my take
Looking forward for a new assignment.
Looking forward for a new assignment.
Here is a new assignment! We will add more scales and combinations!
http://soundcloud.com/alex-feather-akimov/smolentsev-1
Over A7
B minor pentatonic
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/scalegenerator
A chromatic scale (you can use any notes from it just don't resolve into them)
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/scalegenerator
D maj7
When this chord will come I would like you to combine E dorian scale with arpeggios
here are arpeggio choices:
F# mi7
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/scalegenerator
D maj7
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/scalegenerator
E mi7
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/scalegenerator
Bmi7
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/scalegenerator
If you will use more arpeggios than E dorian will be perfect!
Let me know if you have any questions or need help!
Posted by: Alex Feather Jul 27 2012, 06:54 PM
I just wanted to follow up and see how are you doing? let me know if you have any questions or need help with anything!
Posted by: smolentsev Jul 27 2012, 07:02 PM
QUOTE (Alex Feather @ Jul 27 2012, 05:54 PM)
I just wanted to follow up and see how are you doing? let me know if you have any questions or need help with anything!
I'll record my take tomorrow
Posted by: Alex Feather Jul 28 2012, 09:54 AM
QUOTE (smolentsev @ Jul 27 2012, 06:02 PM)
I'll record my take tomorrow
Perfect! Looking forward to it!
Posted by: smolentsev Jul 28 2012, 07:02 PM
Hi, Alex!
Here is my take as I promised
Still have some confusions with sweep picking, but I think this problem will disappear with practice.
http://soundcloud.com/artem-6/task2_smolentsev_take5
Posted by: Alex Feather Jul 30 2012, 08:31 PM
QUOTE (smolentsev @ Jul 28 2012, 06:02 PM)
Hi, Alex!
Here is my take as I promised
Still have some confusions with sweep picking, but I think this problem will disappear with practice.
http://soundcloud.com/artem-6/task2_smolentsev_take5
Check it out!
I also have a perfect exercise for you! It will help you to master modes plus will bring your alternative picking to the next level!
Modes being used:
F# Locrian - G major - A dorian - B phrygian - C Lydian - D mixolydian - E minor
Here it is!
Guitar Pro
Scales_workout.gp5 ( 8.99K )
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I would like you to start by getting use to those shapes and when you will be learning them try to call out notes it will help you to master the neck better!
And here is a cool part of this exercise!
I played a track and would like you to play along with me! This exercise will help you with picking technique!
http://soundcloud.com/alex-feather-akimov/modes-workout
Let me know if you have any questions or need help!
Here is my take as I promised
Still have some confusions with sweep picking, but I think this problem will disappear with practice.
http://soundcloud.com/artem-6/task2_smolentsev_take5
Check it out!
I also have a perfect exercise for you! It will help you to master modes plus will bring your alternative picking to the next level!
Modes being used:
F# Locrian - G major - A dorian - B phrygian - C Lydian - D mixolydian - E minor
Here it is!
E ||----------------------------------------------3----|
B ||-------------------------------------3--5--7-------|
G ||o---------------------------2--4--5----------------|
D ||o------------------2--4--5-------------------------|
A ||----------2--3--5----------------------------------|
E ||-2--3--5-------------------------------------------|
--5--7--5--3---------------------------------------|||---|---|||
--------------7--5--3------------------------------|||---|---|||
-----------------------5--4--2--------------------o|||o--|--o|||
--------------------------------5--4--2-----------o|||o--|--o|||
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Scales_workout.gp5 ( 8.99K )
: 80I would like you to start by getting use to those shapes and when you will be learning them try to call out notes it will help you to master the neck better!
And here is a cool part of this exercise!
I played a track and would like you to play along with me! This exercise will help you with picking technique!
http://soundcloud.com/alex-feather-akimov/modes-workout
Let me know if you have any questions or need help!
Posted by: smolentsev Aug 2 2012, 05:38 AM
Ok, I'm practicing this exercise. Should I make a record over the click or just play along with you over the backing track?
Posted by: Alex Feather Aug 2 2012, 05:41 PM
QUOTE (smolentsev @ Aug 2 2012, 04:38 AM)
Ok, I'm practicing this exercise. Should I make a record over the click or just play along with you over the backing track?
You can do either way! Click is the best, If you can do that it would be awesome!
I also will be posting the backing track next week so you can practice using it as well!
Let me know if you have any questions or need help with anything!
Posted by: Alex Feather Aug 8 2012, 08:54 PM
QUOTE (smolentsev @ Aug 2 2012, 04:38 AM)
Ok, I'm practicing this exercise. Should I make a record over the click or just play along with you over the backing track?
Hi I just wanted to follow up to see if you have any questions or need help with anything! Let me know!
Posted by: Alex Feather Aug 9 2012, 06:14 PM
So here is what we will be doing!
I will be explaining a new theory subject once a week or every other week and will be giving assignments based on it!
Theory questions (will help me to get a better idea where to start! )
- Harmonize G major scale
- Build A7 chord
- Write ii - V - I chord progression starting with Cmi7
- D mi7 - Bb - Gmi - F What key this chord progression in?
Posted by: smolentsev Aug 10 2012, 06:41 AM
QUOTE (Alex Feather @ Aug 8 2012, 07:54 PM)
Hi I just wanted to follow up to see if you have any questions or need help with anything! Let me know!
I practice this exercise about 20-30 min every day. When I memorise this scale nicely I will make a record over the click.
QUOTE (Alex Feather @ Aug 9 2012, 05:14 PM)
So here is what we will be doing!
I will be explaining a new theory subject once a week or every other week and will be giving assignments based on it!
Theory questions (will help me to get a better idea where to start! )
- Harmonize G major scale
- Build A7 chord
- Write ii - V - I chord progression starting with Cmi7
- D mi7 - Bb - Gmi - F What key this chord progression in?
I will be explaining a new theory subject once a week or every other week and will be giving assignments based on it!
Theory questions (will help me to get a better idea where to start! )
- Harmonize G major scale
- Build A7 chord
- Write ii - V - I chord progression starting with Cmi7
- D mi7 - Bb - Gmi - F What key this chord progression in?
Well, here is what I have:
1. G major - A minor - B minor - C major - D major - E minor - F#dim
2. A7 chord: A-C#-E-G (I-III-V-bVII)
3. Cmi7 - F7 - A#M7 (II-V-I)
4. D mi7 - Bb - Gmi - F, looks like the key of progression is Dm
Is it correct?
Posted by: Alex Feather Aug 11 2012, 10:06 PM
QUOTE (smolentsev @ Aug 10 2012, 05:41 AM)
I practice this exercise about 20-30 min every day. When I memorise this scale nicely I will make a record over the click.
Well, here is what I have:
1. G major - A minor - B minor - C major - D major - E minor - F#dim
2. A7 chord: A-C#-E-G (I-III-V-bVII)
3. Cmi7 - F7 - A#M7 (II-V-I)
4. D mi7 - Bb - Gmi - F, looks like the key of progression is Dm
Is it correct?
Well, here is what I have:
1. G major - A minor - B minor - C major - D major - E minor - F#dim
2. A7 chord: A-C#-E-G (I-III-V-bVII)
3. Cmi7 - F7 - A#M7 (II-V-I)
4. D mi7 - Bb - Gmi - F, looks like the key of progression is Dm
Is it correct?
You are correct! Only technical mistakes!
For ii - V - I chord progression we will have
Cmi7 - F7 - Bbmaj7
In this case you can't use A# because if you will it is not V it is #IV I know it is the same note but it will bring you a lot of troubles in the future so it's better to learn it the correct way!
You are correct about the chord progression! But the is another possible option!
here is how to look at it:
D mi7 - Bb - Gmi - F
F/Dmi major scale harmonized:
F - Gmi - Ami - Bb - C - Dmi - E dim
Bb/Gmi major scale harmonized:
Bb - Cmi - Dmi - Eb - F - Gmi - Adim
You can see that the triads are the same in both keys so unless I will be using 7th chords it can be both!
Let me know if you have any questions and we will move on!
Posted by: smolentsev Aug 12 2012, 06:07 AM
QUOTE (Alex Feather @ Aug 11 2012, 09:06 PM)
You are correct! Only technical mistakes!
For ii - V - I chord progression we will have
Cmi7 - F7 - Bbmaj7
In this case you can't use A# because if you will it is not V it is #IV I know it is the same note but it will bring you a lot of troubles in the future so it's better to learn it the correct way!
You are correct about the chord progression! But the is another possible option!
here is how to look at it:
D mi7 - Bb - Gmi - F
F/Dmi major scale harmonized:
F - Gmi - Ami - Bb - C - Dmi - E dim
Bb/Gmi major scale harmonized:
Bb - Cmi - Dmi - Eb - F - Gmi - Adim
You can see that the triads are the same in both keys so unless I will be using 7th chords it can be both!
Let me know if you have any questions and we will move on!
For ii - V - I chord progression we will have
Cmi7 - F7 - Bbmaj7
In this case you can't use A# because if you will it is not V it is #IV I know it is the same note but it will bring you a lot of troubles in the future so it's better to learn it the correct way!
You are correct about the chord progression! But the is another possible option!
here is how to look at it:
D mi7 - Bb - Gmi - F
F/Dmi major scale harmonized:
F - Gmi - Ami - Bb - C - Dmi - E dim
Bb/Gmi major scale harmonized:
Bb - Cmi - Dmi - Eb - F - Gmi - Adim
You can see that the triads are the same in both keys so unless I will be using 7th chords it can be both!
Let me know if you have any questions and we will move on!
When need to define a key of the progression I usually use following procedure:
- I write notes of each chord in progression. For D mi7 - Bb - Gmi - F we have
D, F, A, C - for Dmi7
Bb, D, F - for Bb
G, Bb, D - for Gmi
F, A, C - for F
In the result we have 6 notes - D F G A Bb C. Only F/Dmi fits with this notes set.
Is it ok to define a tonality using such procedure?
Posted by: Alex Feather Aug 13 2012, 11:30 PM
QUOTE (smolentsev @ Aug 12 2012, 05:07 AM)
When need to define a key of the progression I usually use following procedure:
- I write notes of each chord in progression. For D mi7 - Bb - Gmi - F we have
D, F, A, C - for Dmi7
Bb, D, F - for Bb
G, Bb, D - for Gmi
F, A, C - for F
In the result we have 6 notes - D F G A Bb C. Only F/Dmi fits with this notes set.
Is it ok to define a tonality using such procedure?
- I write notes of each chord in progression. For D mi7 - Bb - Gmi - F we have
D, F, A, C - for Dmi7
Bb, D, F - for Bb
G, Bb, D - for Gmi
F, A, C - for F
In the result we have 6 notes - D F G A Bb C. Only F/Dmi fits with this notes set.
Is it ok to define a tonality using such procedure?
Wow it is a very interesting method!!! I like it a lot! It is a correct way but it fits both scales!
It doesn't have VI which is E (Eb in Bb/Gm) So both will work!
Does it make sense? Let me know!
Posted by: smolentsev Aug 14 2012, 04:01 AM
QUOTE (Alex Feather @ Aug 13 2012, 10:30 PM)
Wow it is a very interesting method!!! I like it a lot! It is a correct way but it fits both scales!
It doesn't have VI which is E (Eb in Bb/Gm) So both will work!
Does it make sense? Let me know!
It doesn't have VI which is E (Eb in Bb/Gm) So both will work!
Does it make sense? Let me know!
Yes! I see now. One step can be both E or Eb, so both scales (Dm and Gm) are possible, right?
Posted by: Alex Feather Aug 14 2012, 05:19 PM
QUOTE (smolentsev @ Aug 14 2012, 03:01 AM)
Yes! I see now. One step can be both E or Eb, so both scales (Dm and Gm) are possible, right?
Exactly!!!
QUOTE (smolentsev @ Aug 14 2012, 03:01 AM)
Yes! I see now. One step can be both E or Eb, so both scales (Dm and Gm) are possible, right?
How is the exercise I gave you coming along? Do you have any questions or need help with anything? I will post a new melodic assignment today!
Posted by: smolentsev Aug 15 2012, 05:53 PM
QUOTE
How is the exercise I gave you coming along? Do you have any questions or need help with anything? I will post a new melodic assignment today!
I'm practicing the exercise, but still have some mistakes. Anyway, I can make a record over the click at slow tempo (about 60 BPM) in order to show the present result.
New melodic assignment sounds very nice. Like such type of exercises. They help me to develop my phrasing
Posted by: Alex Feather Aug 16 2012, 06:10 PM
QUOTE (smolentsev @ Aug 15 2012, 04:53 PM)
I'm practicing the exercise, but still have some mistakes. Anyway, I can make a record over the click at slow tempo (about 60 BPM) in order to show the present result.
New melodic assignment sounds very nice. Like such type of exercises. They help me to develop my phrasing
New melodic assignment sounds very nice. Like such type of exercises. They help me to develop my phrasing
Sounds good!! Make a recording so I can be sure that you are practicing it correctly!
After I will post a new assignment!:) Posted by: smolentsev Aug 17 2012, 10:09 AM
QUOTE (Alex Feather @ Aug 16 2012, 05:10 PM)
Sounds good!! Make a recording so I can be sure that you are practicing it correctly! After I will post a new assignment!:)
After I will post a new assignment!:)Here is the record as I promised.
http://soundcloud.com/artem-6/smolentsev_scales_60bpm
Posted by: Alex Feather Aug 22 2012, 12:49 AM
QUOTE (smolentsev @ Aug 17 2012, 09:09 AM)
Here is the record as I promised.
http://soundcloud.com/artem-6/smolentsev_scales_60bpm
The chord progression is:
Dmi - Bb - Gmi - F
I would like you to create a solo pretending it is in the key of F
You can use
D minor pentatonic
F major pentatonic
F major scale
D minor scale
Try to be as melodic as possible and let me know if you have any questions or need help with anything!
http://soundcloud.com/artem-6/smolentsev_scales_60bpm
The chord progression is:
Dmi - Bb - Gmi - F
I would like you to create a solo pretending it is in the key of F
You can use
D minor pentatonic
F major pentatonic
F major scale
D minor scale
Try to be as melodic as possible and let me know if you have any questions or need help with anything!
Posted by: smolentsev Aug 23 2012, 08:19 AM
Nice backing track! It will be very interesting to create a solo over it.
I leave the city for a week, so the results will be later.
Posted by: Alex Feather Aug 24 2012, 05:08 AM
QUOTE (smolentsev @ Aug 23 2012, 07:19 AM)
Nice backing track! It will be very interesting to create a solo over it.
I leave the city for a week, so the results will be later.
I leave the city for a week, so the results will be later.
Awesome! I am looking forward to hear what you will come up with!
Let me know if you have any questions or need help with anything!
Posted by: Alex Feather Aug 27 2012, 08:37 AM
Hi! I just wanted to follow up and see how are you doing?
Posted by: smolentsev Aug 29 2012, 05:51 AM
I'm working on the solo now. I plan to finish it until the next week.
Posted by: Alex Feather Aug 31 2012, 03:09 AM
QUOTE (smolentsev @ Aug 29 2012, 04:51 AM)
I'm working on the solo now. I plan to finish it until the next week.
Perfect! Let me know if you have any questions or need help with anything!
Posted by: Alex Feather Oct 24 2012, 01:26 AM
QUOTE (smolentsev @ Aug 29 2012, 04:51 AM)
I'm working on the solo now. I plan to finish it until the next week.
Hi I just wanted to follow up and see how are you doing? Do you need help with anything? Let me know!
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