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In the Raw Material of Music Method we'll build a working knowledge of the 7 string fretboard from the ground up starting with the standard BEADGBE tuning and develop a Triad System from those notes throughout the entire fretboard. The purpose is to offer you basic skills that will either prep you for, or be a companion to The 7 String Main Course where we'll integrate theory into music. As a stand alone, you'll be equipped to take these ideas and develop your own music intuitively.
The Raw Material of Music Method
The Raw Material of Music - Lesson 1
Rather than learn the fretboard in chunks, starting from square 1, the entire fretboard is fair game.
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The Raw Material of Music - Lesson 2
Now we're going to identify where the BEADGBE unison notes are located on the fretboard.
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The Raw Material of Music - Lesson 5
In this lesson you will learn the location of BEADGBE on each string in the area of the first 12 frets, with little twist on the high Band E strings. Practice until you can play along with the drill in the video.
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The Raw Material of Music - Lesson 7
We're now going to form single string major triads (chord tones) from the 7 open strings. The root is the open string, the major 3rd is a four fret jump and the 5th is a three fret jump from the major 3rd.
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The Raw Material of Music - Lesson 8
Now we're going to tag the root drill on to the end of each triad. Once you have this under your fingers, try playing along with the video.
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The Raw Material of Music - Lesson 9
Time to double up on our major triads over the span of the entire fretboard.
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The Raw Material of Music - Lesson 10
Okay this one's really going to test your skills! Remember the root drill from lessons 5 and 7? We're going to build single note triads off of each one of those roots. Say it with me... "four fret jump, three fret jump."
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The Raw Material of Music - Lesson 11
The Minor Triad consists of the Root, Minor or Flatted Third and Fifth. Enjoy this first of 3 Minor drills.
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The Raw Material of Music - Lesson 12
This second Minor Drill will have you running back and forth over the entire fingerboard! Enjoy!!
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The Raw Material of Music - Lesson 13
Alright... Don't let your fingers get in front of your brain on this one. Take your time.
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