June 23, 2006
Fun With Fourths
Major scales and pentatonic scales can be expressed entirely as perfect fourths. For example B, E, A, D, G, C, F is the C major scale as perfect fourths. (continued)
For an interesting effect, try playing that sequence of notes over a Dm7 chord. If your instrument has the range, you can play the sequence completely as stacked fourths. For a different effect, you can play up thee notes, then drop down an octave for the next 3 notes and so on. Let us know about your favorite use of fourths.
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