#music_theory

[musicianposter]

Learn 3NPS Smarter: Hungarian Minor Vs Harmonic Minor

Hi all! Today we'll take a look at a cousin of Harmonic Minor: The Hungarian Minor scale! ;) The difference is 1 note but the fun part of this scale is 2 leaps of 2 half-steps! Harmonic Minor has 1 such leap. By contrast, Natural Minor scale and Melodic Minor scale has 0 such leaps, so it's quite a different sensation for your fretting hand :)

Its characteristic interval is #4 which is a tritone. This raised 4th results in 2 consecutive half-steps which introduces natural chromaticism. The takeaway here is that if you like the dark sounding Harmonic Minor then you will appreciate this one as well! ;)

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Soon I'll publish a variation with beginner-friendly note names as well. Keep an eye on the website for updates! :)

If you find this content helpful, I'd appreciate any kind of support—a Like, a share, or a comment—everything helps! Have fun learning! Oleg

[musicianposter]

Learn Dorian 3NPS Patterns Easy Using Scale You Know

Do you feel like there's no end to the number of guitar scale patterns and every other one you find seems to be different and unrelated, even though they have similar titles?

In this reference chart we're focusing on the concept of learning something new by comparing it with a similar alternative you already know. In our case, we are comparing Dorian to the Natural minor scale, side-by-side, note-by-note, highlighting the changes. You'll see how a "new" pattern is derived from an existing pattern, and from that point onwards you'll not think of the new pattern as "unrelated" anymore!

The best part? You don't have to memorize a whole new scale pattern. Instead, you only need to learn the changes. Our ultimate goal is for you to think in terms of "this new scale is like this other one I know except for one small change". Once you make this connection, you'll have nailed the concept!

This reference features diagrams with beginner-friendly note names instead of generic intervals and other types of presentation you might not yet be comfortable with.

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In the near future I will post a variation with generic intervals as well, so check back later!

If you find this content helpful, I'd appreciate any kind of support—a Like, a share, or a comment—everything helps! Have fun learning! Oleg

[musicianposter]

5 CAGED shapes of A-Minor pentatonic (chart)

My next chart is to help you learn the 5 shapes (or patterns, or positions) of A-Minor pentatonic of the CAGED system for guitar. Fretboard diagrams are stacked and aligned horizontally to show you where patterns line up. The circles have scale note names. Root tones have a stronger visual emphasis to provide soloing landmarks and a better overview of the shape's primary "anchor points" to help you memorize and internalize all 5 shapes.

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If you follow the link there is also a variation of the same reference with relative scale degrees (intervals) instead of the note names.

I'd appreciate a share a lot and any feedback is very welcome. Have fun! Oleg

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5 Reasons to Learn Music Theory - Five good reasons why music theory is a must if you expect to perfect your musical talent.