Mixolydian for the Guitar and Voice: Resource for Clinical Improvisation

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Below is a brief introduction to the mixolydian mode for the guitar. Also included,  are some practice ideas to help incorporate this mode into your clinical tool box. I. INTRODUCING MIXOLYDIAN Mixolydian Mode The relationship to the major scale Relationship between major scale and Mixolydian The mixolydian mode is always based on the Fifth scale degree of the relative major scale: The […]

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Paul Nordoff’s Thoughts on the Diminished 7 Chord

Leave a Comment / Dr. John Carpente, Functional harmony, Guitar Techniques for the music therapist, IMCAP-ND, Music Domain, Musical play, Uncategorized /

Hi all, Paul Nordoff believed that the diminished 7th is one of the most important chords in music (Nordoff & Robbins, 1998). The diminished 7th brings with it so many harmonic possibilities. Therefore it is a tremendous asset for the music therapist to have at finger tips when engaging clients in musical experiences. . This

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How Important are Music Skills for the Music Therapist?

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How Important are Music Skills for the Music Therapist? As an educator and clinical supervisor, the question regarding the importance of music skills on the part of music therapists continues to repeat itself. How important is it for the music therapist to have a high level of music skills? And, what does high level mean?

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Musical Resources for Improvising Music Therapists: Mixolydian for the Guitar & Voice

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Below is a brief introduction to the mixolydian mode for the guitar. Also included,  are some practice ideas to help incorporate this mode into your clinical tool box.  I. INTRODUCING MIXOLYDIAN Mixolydian Mode The relationship to the major scale Relationship between major scale and Mixolydian The mixolydian mode is always based on the Fifth scale

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Musical Resources for the Improvising Music Therapist: Middle Eastern Idiom for Guitar

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    GUITAR TECHNIQUES IN A MIDDLE EASTERN  IDIOM LOOKING AT THE SCALE BASED on D Major This particular Middle Eastern Idiom is based on a major scale (D, Eb, F#, G, A, Bb, C#, D) Based on a major scale with the 2nd (E-Eb) and 6th (B-Bb) degrees lowered a ½ step Triads: I Major, II Major,

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