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Andy G Jones of the London College of Creative Media begins a new series looking at intervals and chord tones and how to use them musically.
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Steely Dan would often superimpose Pentatonic scales over different tonalities
This month we’ll extend the use of the Minor Pentatonic with two more superimpositions. Remember to note the distance between the root of the chord you’re playing over and the root of the superimposed Pentatonic scale - this creates a formula that can be used in all keys. It’s also important to note the extensions or chord degrees that are generated by these superimpositions, as this will help gauge the degree of tension created.