C Ionian in 6ths
In this video, we will look at C Ionian in 6ths. As this entails fairly big jumps between notes, we will need to stretch with the left hand and skip strings with the right....
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Last Kiss - guitar only
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C Ionian in 5ths
Here we have C Ionian in 5ths. This is a modern sounding pattern that is found in jazz, fusion and modern classical music. Mastering this pattern will breathe life into you...

