PART 3:
Scales
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Chapter 15. Introduction to scalesScales are for the brain, not the fingers. Don't play like a robot.
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Chapter 16. Major scaleThe foundation of Western music for the past 400 years.
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Chapter 17. Minor scalesThe natural minor scale, with adjustments to degrees 6 and 7 as harmonic and melodic circumstances require.
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Chapter 18. Diatonic modesThe seven modes of the major scale describe the tonal environments of the seven diatonic chords in a major key.
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Chapter 19. Pentatonic and blues scalesPentatonic scales are the most commonly used modes in the world outside the euroclassical domain. Blues tonality is related, but goes far beyond "blue notes".
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Chapter 20. Specialty scalesA few of the more interesting scales used in jazz and non-Western styles.