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    The document introduces several exotic scales used in guitar solos, including the harmonic minor, Spanish gypsy, double harmonic, and Hungarian minor scales. It notes that these scales contain intervals like 1-1/2 and 2 steps that give them a mystical sound. The document also discusses the technique of rubato for soloing with these scales and provides listen buttons and scale patterns for various exotic scales from around the world.

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    The document introduces several exotic scales used in guitar solos, including the harmonic minor, Spanish gypsy, double harmonic, and Hungarian minor scales. It notes that these scales contain intervals like 1-1/2 and 2 steps that give them a mystical sound. The document also discusses the technique of rubato for soloing with these scales and provides listen buttons and scale patterns for various exotic scales from around the world.

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    The document introduces several exotic scales used in guitar solos, including the harmonic minor, Spanish gypsy, double harmonic, and Hungarian minor scales. It notes that these scales contain intervals like 1-1/2 and 2 steps that give them a mystical sound. The document also discusses the technique of rubato for soloing with these scales and provides listen buttons and scale patterns for various exotic scales from around the world.

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    Exotic Scales and Modes for guitar.

    HOME

    Pgina 1 de 6

    EXOTIC SCALES

    SOLOS

    These scales are some of my personal favorite to play.


    These 'eastern' sounding scales are commonly used by players
    such as Marty Friedman (Megadeth), Yngwie Malmsteen, Chuck
    Schuldiner, Randy Rhoads, etc...
    Notice that these scales have a lot of 1-1/2 and 2 step intervals.
    The placement of these wide jumps gives each scale its own distinct
    sound. For example: The Japanese, Iwato, and Hirajoshi scales all
    contain two 4 fret (2 step) jumps, giving them a very exotic and
    almost mystical sound.
    A very effective technique to use while soloing using these
    types of scales is called rubato, meaning 'robbed time'.
    This is done by playing some of the notes slightly out of time
    and then getting back in time quickly. Masters of this technique
    are Marty Friedman and George Lynch. Now, on with the scales.

    Harmonic Minor
    (Jewish, Mohammedan, Major Phrygian)
    W,H,W,W,H,1+,H

    listen to this scale

    Spanish Gypsy
    This scale is the 5th mode from the Harmonic Minor scale.
    This is one of my personal favorites.
    H,1+,H,W,H,W,W

    listen to this scale

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    Exotic Scales and Modes for guitar.

    Pgina 2 de 6

    Double Harmonic (Gypsy, Byzantine)


    H,1+,H,W,H,1+,H

    listen to this scale

    Hungarian Minor (Algerian)


    W,H,1+,H,H,1+,H

    listen to this scale

    Hungarian Gypsy
    W,H,1+,H,H,W,W

    listen to this scale

    Hungarian Major
    1+,H,W,H,W,H,W

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    Exotic Scales and Modes for guitar.

    Pgina 3 de 6

    listen to this scale

    Persian
    H,1+,H,H,W,1+,H

    listen to this scale

    Egyptian
    This 5 note pentatonic scale is probably the
    least exotic sounding scale on this page
    W,1+,W,1+,W

    listen to this scale

    Arabian (Major Locrian)


    In my opinion, this scale almost sounds
    too exotic for practical use.
    W,W,H,H,W,W,W

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    Exotic Scales and Modes for guitar.

    Pgina 4 de 6
    listen to this scale

    Oriental
    H,1+,H,H,1+,H,W

    listen to this scale

    Chinese (Mongolian)
    Oddly enough, this scale is also called the 'Country Pentatonic',
    which is used in country and western music...go figure.
    W,W,1+,W,1+

    listen to this scale

    Japanese (Kumoi)
    H,2,W,H,2

    listen to this scale

    Iwato
    H,2,H,2,W

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    Exotic Scales and Modes for guitar.

    Pgina 5 de 6

    listen to this scale

    Hirajoshi
    This 'Elongated' box pattern makes it easier to play the
    2 step jumps in this scale, adding speed and smoothness.
    W,H,2,H,2

    listen to this scale

    Kokinjoshi
    H,2,W,1+,W

    listen to this scale

    Lydian Minor
    W,W,W,H,H,W,W

    listen to this scale

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    Exotic Scales and Modes for guitar.

    Pgina 6 de 6

    Prometheus
    W,W,W,2,W

    listen to this scale

    If you know of an exotic scale that isn't featured here,


    please feel free to e-mail it to me.

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    EXOTIC SCALES

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    SOLOS

    22/03/2003

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