Articles tagged with: "blues scale"

Tritone (Augmented Fourth): The Devil's Interval

Tritone (Augmented Fourth): The Devil's Interval

Published on 15 Jul, 2025

The tritone, an interval spanning six semitones, is arguably the most fascinating and historically significant interval in Western music. Known for its jarring dissonance and powerful need for...

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Unlocking the Dorian b2: A Deep Dive into the "Phrygian Dorian" Mode

Unlocking the Dorian b2: A Deep Dive into the "Phrygian Dorian" Mode

Published on 15 Jul, 2025

Often called "Phrygian Dorian" or, more commonly, Dorian b2, this mode offers a captivating blend of dark tension and bright resolution. As the second mode of the Melodic Minor scale, …

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Unlocking the Lydian Dominant (Lydian b7): A Comprehensive Guide

Unlocking the Lydian Dominant (Lydian b7): A Comprehensive Guide

Published on 15 Jul, 2025

Dive deep into the Lydian Dominant scale (Lydian b7), the sound behind *The Simpsons* theme and countless jazz solos. This guide breaks down its theory, shows you how to build …

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The Blues Scale: The Sound of American Soul

The Blues Scale: The Sound of American Soul

Published on 15 Jul, 2025

The blues scale is a fundamental musical tool that captures the expressive, soulful heart of the blues and has profoundly influenced countless genres, from jazz and soul to rock and …

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Mastering the Mixolydian Mode: From Theory to Practice

Published on 15 Jul, 2025

The Mixolydian mode is one of the seven musical modes derived from the major scale. It is often described as a major scale with a flattened seventh (♭7), giving it …

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