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Everyone from Metallica to jazz pros have made use of the ominous sound of the Locrian mode – here's how it could shake up your guitar playing
Their in-built dissonance can sound muddy when played in the bass range. Like the Phrygian mode, much of the Locrian tension comes from its minor 2nd degree – and that’s emphasised at the ...
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It's one of Joe Satriani and Steve Vai's favorite scales, and holds the most mysterious-sounding note combinations – here's how the Lydian mode works
Here, we've harmonized the Phrygian mode in 3rd diads. Just remember, these are all notes from the scale – hence you'll encounter both major and minor 3rds as you play. The impact of the mode ...