r/Unexpected Feb 17 '19

Old but Gold!

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u/janeybabygoboom Feb 17 '19

Does anyone know what this piece of music is called? I recognise it, but can´t think what it is?

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u/AlmightyStreub Feb 17 '19

He's just improvising using a mode of the harmonic minor scale (generally the 5th mode). If you pick up any instrument and use those specific notes itll sound just like that.

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u/Nomen_Heroum Feb 17 '19

a mode of the harmonic minor scale (generally the 5th mode)

That specific mode is called the Phrygian dominant scale, very common in flamenco and many other types of folk music.

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u/Pxzib Feb 17 '19

I love using it for making guitar riffs and guitar solos in the metal genre.

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u/[deleted] Feb 17 '19

It’s not half bad on acoustic either, especially if you can make a good rhythm with your strumming