Articles tagged with: "blues scale"

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

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

Published on 14 Jun, 2025

Explore the Lydian Dominant (Lydian b7) scale: its definition, application in composition and improvisation, and its unique sonic character. Discover its historical context and unlock new creative possibilities.

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Tritone (Augmented Fourth): The Devil's Interval

Tritone (Augmented Fourth): The Devil's Interval

Published on 14 Jun, 2025

The tritone, spanning six semitones, is Western music's most historically controversial interval. From medieval prohibition to modern acceptance, this "devil's interval" became essential in dominant seventh chords, blues scales, and …

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Pentatonic Scales: Universal Simplicity and Expression

Pentatonic Scales: Universal Simplicity and Expression

Published on 17 May, 2025

Pentatonic scales, with their five notes per octave, are part of the musical traditions of virtually all cultures. This article explores the two main variants—major and minor—analyzing their structure, sonority, …

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The Blues Scale: The Sound of American Soul

The Blues Scale: The Sound of American Soul

Published on 17 May, 2025

The blues scale, with its characteristic "blue note" added to the minor pentatonic, is a fundamental musical tool that captures the expressive essence of blues and has influenced countless genres …

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