After studying the harmonic minor scale, its chords, and its application in the first volume, in this second volume we will continue our journey by exploring the scale in greater depth, with a particular focus on its fifth mode: Phrygian dominant. We will analyze how modes work and learn how to write riffs and progressions using Phrygian dominant consciously and effectively. We will also take a closer look at the dim7 chord, its inversions, and its use within harmonic progressions, including as a substitute for the dominant chord through tritone substitution.
We will learn how to use the diminished arpeggio in different harmonic contexts, from the V7–i cadence to secondary dominants, and even in Phrygian dominant progressions. We will continue the practical study of the five shapes of the harmonic minor scale and the Phrygian dominant scale, and we will also study the famous Andalusian cadence.
Here are some of the topics covered in this second volume:
- Phrygian dominant mode
- the five scale shapes
- Phrygian dominant progressions and riffs
- the dim7 chord
- the diminished arpeggio over the V7–i cadence, secondary dominants, and Phrygian dominant
- the Andalusian cadence
- licks, riffs, and solos for each chapter
The book includes licks, riffs, and solos in different musical genres: rock, metal, shuffle rock, gypsy, Spanish guitar, reggae, rock ballad, and electronic music. Downloadable audio tracks and backing tracks are included online.
The method is designed mainly for electric guitar, but it also includes some exercises recorded on classical guitar, which can also be played on electric guitar.
An intermediate level is required to work through this book. It is recommended that you have already studied Harmonic Minor Series Vol. 1; alternatively, you should already be familiar with the harmonic minor scale, its harmonization, and its use in the V7–i cadence.