This rhythmic workout revisits four essential 16th note groupings and applies them to modal scale shapes as a phrasing lab. You’ll sharpen your time feel, improve picking mechanics, and prep your ears for next week’s dive into Lydian.
This session kicks off our exploration of Lydian—a bright, expansive sound built from the major scale with a #4 twist. You’ll learn how to build the mode around triads and maj7 arpeggios, while training your ear to target that signature raised 4th.
This Lydian workout uses a G–A/G–Bm7–A progression to explore descending scale ideas, colorful triad pairs, and modal substitutions. You’ll learn how to highlight the #11 using creative phrasing tools like G–A triad pairs and F# minor pentatonic over G.
This week we connect Dorian and Lydian sounds over a four-bar progression, focusing on crafting longer, melodic phrases. You’ll move through arpeggios, scales, and licks in three positions to internalize the modal shift and build your own ideas. Ask ChatGPT
Explore the soulful sound of Mixolydian by combining dominant arpeggios, full-scale patterns, and expressive triad connections. This week’s routine focuses on three core positions to help you internalize the mode’s flavor and phrasing potential.
This week’s Mixolydian workout blends expressive phrasing with real-world licks over a soulful Bb groove. With 12 musical lines, some bold chromatics, and an all-downstroke attack, this one’s designed to stretch both your hands and your ears.
This routine applies Mixolydian sounds over a full I7–II7–IV7–I7 progression, helping you sharpen your ability to shift scales and plan melodic ideas in real time. With a slower jazz-leaning groove, this one’s all about phrasing, awareness, and creative control.
This week we dig into Aeolian—the natural minor scale—and explore its pure, unembellished minor sound across E, C, and A positions using chords, arpeggios, scales, and triad-based phrases. Simple concept, powerful results.
We’re turning Aeolian theory into sound this week with a moody synth-rock progression and a batch of lyrical licks that move from simple 8ths to punchy 16ths. It’s all about locking into that natural minor vibe—and using it to craft your own phrases.
We’re wrapping up Aeolian with a driving 140bpm groove and a set of flowing licks that lean into the mode’s signature ♭6 and ♭7. With a classic i–♭VI–♭VII progression as your playground, it’s time to connect positions and lock in the sound.