Melodic Minor Scale Playing Examples
Music Theory: Level 2
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Most of what makes the Melodic Minor Scale unique is one simple note, but understanding how to implement that knowledge to create a coherent melody or solo in the Melodic Minor tonality is an entire new ballgame. Get these mode positions under your fingers and experience the strange, beautiful sound of Melodic Minor.
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