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Recomended level: Beginner

Tags: #modal, #blues, #bluesy, #bluegrass, #chromatic, #pentatonic

A lot of modern Bluegrass and New Acoustic music uses a modal approach to incorporating the blues. Often, the key a song is in is neither minor, nor major. That is what is being taught and explored here.

  • Guitar Modal Blues in D Bluegrass - Low Octave

    Bluegrass - Low Octave

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      D
    • Tempo
      80 bpm
    • Tuning
      EADGBE

    This exploration of D modal blues is in the style of "Tear My Still House Down". In modern bluegrass and new acoustic music, the modal approach rarely defines the 1 and 5 chord ...

    Guitar Modal Blues in D Bluegrass - Low Octave
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  • Guitar Modal Blues in D Bluegrass - High Octave

    Bluegrass - High Octave

    • Difficulty
    • Key
      D
    • Tempo
      80 bpm
    • Tuning
      EADGBE

    This arrangement is much like the lower octave, but focuses on the treble strings. Check out those licks for some great Bluesy, Pentatonic, and Bluegrass options to use in this modal...

    Guitar Modal Blues in D Bluegrass - High Octave
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Practicing Tips

Modal Blues in D' offers a comprehensive learning tool for beginner flatpicking guitar players aiming to master Blues and Bluegrass styles. This course focuses on two unique styles - Bluegrass - Low Octave and Bluegrass - High Octave, specifically designed to take novice players to the next level. The song highlights various musical genres including Modal, Blues, Bluesy, Bluegrass, Chromatic, and Pentatonic, promising a rich and diverse learning experience.


The interactive Tunefox platform offers key features to aid your musical journey. These educational tools add a creative edge to your learning process, sparking interest and facilitating better engagement with the course material.


The 'Lick Switcher' tool is central to this interactive platform. It allows learners to add in new licks, offering a fresh perspective and creating numerous variations of the tune. Exploring different interpretations of the song using the Lick Switcher not only enhances your creative flair but enriches your understanding of the melody.


The 'Arrange Slider' tool also fosters intuitive learning. It gives the learner the liberty to modify the song's difficulty level and tone in line with their specific learning needs, ensuring a better grasp of the material at hand.


The platform also provides several practice tools for learners. These include adjusting the tempo, providing backing tracks to play along with, the 'Speed Up Function', and hiding notes for ear training. These functionalities are designed to foster effective and enjoyable practice sessions.


As a general tip for practicing, begin slowly and gradually increase the tempo once you feel comfortable. This approach may lead to a deeper understanding of the song and contribute to your progress more effectively. Remember, the ultimate goal is to enjoy the journey of learning this wonderful piece of music.