Guitar Techniques

Intervals (2nds)

In this new series, we’re going to focus on solo studies that show how various different intervals can be applied to create ear-catching lines using Mixolydian. In sequence they will be 2nds, 3rds, 4ths, 5ths, 6ths, 7ths, octaves and, finally, a combination with of all of them being used in a solo.

Conceptually, intervals are a great way of developing approaches that produce distinct effects. Each interval type has its own innate flavour, and this is something that we can use to our advantage in order to control the musical complexion of what we do when improvising. For example, 4ths

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