The Most Important Scale You'll Ever Learn /// Scott's Bass Lessons

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The modes can be soooooo confusing!…

What are they actually used for?

Which one should I learn first?

How can I actually use them to create bass lines, grooves and solos?

All of these questions are extremely common… so if they resonate with you – don’t worry, you are not alone!

In this lesson I’m going to show you a great way to learn the ionian mode (major scale) – which is by far the most important scale you’ll ever learn, as all of the other diatonic modes are related to this one scale.

I’m going to show you how it relates to major chord types, and three finger patterns that will help you master this scale over the entire fretboard.

Ready?!… ok…

As always, see you in the shed…

Scott :)

PS. If you enjoy this lesson and really want to become a “scales/arpeggios ninja” on the bass you should check out our 10+ hour course, “Harmonic Layering – A Comprehensive Guide To Chord Tones, Arpeggios & Scales”.

Within the new course I cover arpeggios, chord tones, scales, pentatonic scales, the modes, uses of more exotic scales, but most importantly – I show you how to use all of these elements to create awesome bass lines, grooves and solos.

​In other words – I not only show you everything I know, I also show you how to actually use this information in real life situations!

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Video Breakdown:

00:00 – Why Modes Are Confusing
00:30 – What Modes Are Actually Used For
01:10 – Which Mode To Learn First
01:50 – Introduction to the Ionian Mode (Major Scale)
02:40 – Why the Major Scale Is the Most Important Scale
03:30 – How Other Diatonic Modes Relate to Ionian
04:30 – Ionian Mode and Major Chord Types
05:30 – Three Finger Patterns for the Major Scale
06:40 – Applying the Scale Across the Fretboard
07:50 – Using the Ionian Mode in Bass Lines, Grooves, and Solos
09:00 – Conclusion

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