It can be used over a V7♭13 chord, but is generally reserved for a ImMaj7/V chord.

The Mixolydian ♭6 mode is rarely used in Jazz.

The Lydian Dominant mode (‘Lydian’ because of the #4 and ‘Dominant’ because of the♭7) is played over a V7#11 chord, but can also be played over a regular V7 chord.

The Lydian Augmented mode (‘Lydian’ because of the #4 and ‘Augmented’ because of the #5) is played over a Maj7#5 chord, but can also be played over a regular Maj7 chord.

While it can be played over a m7 chord, the ♭2 would be an avoid note.

The Dorian ♭2 mode is generally reserved for the Phrygian Chord (D7sus♭9).

The associated chord is the CmMaj7 chord – which is not found in Major scale harmony. But in Jazz, we play the ‘true’ melodic minor scale both up and down, and call it the Jazz Melodic Minor Scale. In Classical music, you play the ‘true’ melodic minor scale ascending and the natural minor scale descending.

The first mode of the melodic minor scale is…the melodic minor scale.

The melodic minor scale is exactly the same as the Major scale except that it has a ♭3.Īll the Melodic Minor Modes are detailed in the below table along with their related chords. In Jazz, the modes of the melodic minor scale are very widely used. We are already familiar with the Modes of the Major Scale, but we can create modes from any pre-existing scale. Minor gripe, you can take it to Fedex office to get it binded for around $6 if it becomes too bothersome to you.As we have already learned, a Mode is a scale created by establishing a new root note within a pre-existing scale. Once you get into these types of books, it becomes difficult to lay flat on the piano desk without the pages closing. The one thing I wish was included was a spiral binding. The paper stock is thick and sturdy so it can stand up to some abuse. They used quality paper and ink for this book. The book is of high quality with bright big text and is very easy on the eyes.

The book has all the scales every student should master as well as some informative information regarding music fundamentals. 'Alfred's Books have always been some of the best learning materials available. Must have for any budding pianist, AugReview By Dat Hong This review is from: The Complete Book of Scales, Chords, Arpeggios and Cadences: Includes All the Major, Minor (Natural, Harmonic, Melodic) & Chromatic Scales - Plus Additional Instructions on Music Fundamentals (Paperback) The Complete Book of Scales, Chords, Arpeggios and Cadences: Includes All the Major, Minor (Natural, Harmonic, Melodic) & Chromatic Scales - Plus Additional Instructions on Music Fundamentals

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