C Ionian in Octaves Here we will look at C Ionian in octaves. This pattern can be challenging because of the size of the jumps involved. This is a good pattern to help you learn the names o...

C Ionian in 7ths Here we have C Ionian in 7ths. This is a modern sounding pattern that is found in jazz, fusion and modern classical music. It will require stretches and some creative finge...

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....

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...

C Ionian in 4ths Here we have C Ionian in 4ths. This is a modern sounding pattern that is found in jazz, fusion and modern classical music. This will require a rolling motion of the fingers...

C Ionian Scale in 3rds This video shows the C Ionian scale in 3rds. This ascending 'zig-zag' pattern can be applied to any scale and is a good way to learn a scale in depth. This pattern ca...

G# Dorian Scale in 3rds In this video, we play a G# Dorian scale in 3rds. If the Dorian scale is new to you, watch this video first to understand how a Dorian scale is constructed. The G# D...

C Phrygian Scale in 3rds This video shows a C Phrygian scale in 3rds. The Phrygian mode has a distinctive Spanish flavor and is often used in Latin, flamenco, jazz and fusion music.The ...

C Ionian Scale in 3rds This video shows the C Ionian scale in 3rds. This ascending 'zig-zag' pattern can be applied to any scale and is a good way to learn a scale in depth. This pattern ca...