Hey Friend,
Today, let’s combine the scale patterns for the Dorian and Phrygian modes. In the key of C major, that means the scale patterns start with the D and E notes, or second and third scale degrees, respectively.
D E F G A B C (Dorian)
and…
E F G A B C D (Phrygian)
I’ve broken the exercises down into two groups - one for acoustic players, and the other for electric. The electric exercises maintain your hand position up the neck in the second octave grouping of frets (frets 12-22 on most electric guitars).
The acoustic exercises, however, have you start in the tenth position (for the Dorian mode) but then shoot you down to the open position to complete the Phrygian mode.
Electric players, I want you to practice the acoustic exercises as well. That way you’ll benefit from the quick position change, too.
Here are the exercises:
The easiest way to make the shift from upper to lower neck position smoothly is to pluck the last note on the G string (the A note on the third string, fourteenth fret) and then play the open B string as you slide your hand down to the open position.
As you can see in the tabs, you can play the entire Phrygian mode in the open position, so the return trip doesn’t require you to jump back up the neck.
The tempo is set at 80 BPM, so practice the move a few times before you try to play along with the MP3.
That should keep you entertained for a while… have a great day!
Peace~
Dave
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