This Months Lesson / Fingertapping the 7 modes
In the previous scales and theory lesson, I had
shown you the 7 modes of C major scale, which in
order went Ionian, Dorian , Phyrgian, Lydian,
Mixolydian, Aeolian, and Locrian. We had learned
that Aeolian was the minor relative scale, which
produced harmony to C major.If you were to play
the 7 modes of C major, in the A minor position
you would begin in this order. Aeolian, Locrian,
Ionian, Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian.
This fingertapping exercise of the 7 modes, is
one of which I have created and use to play my
solo performance at live gigs.It is very easy
to understand and follow. Let's begin, one step
at a time.
Begin by tapping in descending order, Aeolian.
In this first frame, we will tap the note A,
pulling off to the notes G, F, E.The letter "t"
idicates to use your index (or middle) finger
to tap the note , to produce the sound of the
note , rather than picking it.
t p p p
e :------------------------------------------------------
B :--------10---8--6--5----------------------------------
G :------------------------------------------------------
D :------------------------------------------------------
A :------------------------------------------------------
E :------------------------------------------------------
Notes A G F E
Notice the connection. We began tapping with the note A,
ending with the note E. This basically began a descending
order of descending Aeolian, stopping on the note E(Phrygian).
This now gives us the option to continue descending on the
next string ( g string) with the note E ( Phrygian).
Lets begin begin by tapping the note E, followed by
pulling off to the notes descending D, C, B, in thus,
ending in the note B, will give the option to continue with
the B Locrian mode descend.
t p p p
e :------------------------------------------------------
B :------------------------------------------------------
G :-------9---7---5--4-----------------------------------
D :------------------------------------------------------
A :------------------------------------------------------
E :------------------------------------------------------
Notes E D C B
Next we will move again accordingly, by picking up where we
left off, by beginning to tap B (for Locrian), followed by
descending the notes A, G, F, E, once again ending in E Phrygian.
t p p p p
e :------------------------------------------------------
B :------------------------------------------------------
G :------------------------------------------------------
D :------9---7---5---3------2----------------------------
A :------------------------------------------------------
E :------------------------------------------------------
Notes B A G F E
Next
We will begin by tapping the note A, descending to the notes
G, F, E, ending again with E Phyrgian.
t p p p
e :------------------------------------------------------
B :------------------------------------------------------
G :------------------------------------------------------
D :------7---5---3--2------------------------------------
A :------------------------------------------------------
E :------------------------------------------------------
Notes A G F E
Next
We will now once again pick where we left off, by beginning
to tap the note E , desceding with pull-offs to the notes
D, C, B (ending with B note, B locrian)
t p p p
e :------------------------------------------------------
B :------------------------------------------------------
G :------------------------------------------------------
D :------------------------------------------------------
A :----7----5---3---2------------------------------------
E :------------------------------------------------------
Notes E D C B
Before drawing a conclusion to end this series of fingertapping
the 7 modes of C major, in the A minor position, there are
several methods of utilizing what you have thus learned so far.
Suggestions
Try repeating each of the above exercises, several times, until
you feel comfortable, changing to the next string, to perform the
next exercise. Once you have practiced these exercises slowly,
then begin to work on increasing speed.Then you can choose how many
times each you wish to play each exercise to create your guitar solo.
Lets move on to a flash ending.
Ending Ideas
Many of the guitars I play when performing live , have whammy bar
systems. So, I choose to end my solo with a whammy bar dive, by
pulling off to the open A string.Let's move on.
t p p p p
e :------------------------------------------------------
B :------------------------------------------------------
G :------------------------------------------------------
D :------------------------------------------------------
A :-----7---5--3---2-------0-----------------------------
E :------------------------------------------------------
Notes E D C B A
In Conclusion
There are many ways you can put a nice ending touch to this
fingertapping solo peice. Besides a whammy bar, you could choose
to add some pick scrapes, or pick slides, ending with A fifth (powerchord). Or you could use a delay pedal, to produce several
echos.The ideas are pretty much unlimited.So, practice slowly, build speed as you go, and have fun! And for daily guitar lessons, make sure to visit our main site, www.guitartabbooks.com
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