How to learn Arabic scales on the guitar?
On this page, each Arabic scale type is presented in notation, guitar TAB and guitar pattern diagrams, allowing you to incorporate them in your own compositions and improvisations. If you want to learn these scales in more than one position, take a look at our downloadable Guitar Scales book.
What are the different types of Arabic scales?
The scales we’ve included are: the double harmonic scale, Phrygian dominant scale, Phrygian scale, and the diminished scale (half-whole step). On this page, each Arabic scale type is presented in notation, guitar TAB and guitar pattern diagrams, allowing you to incorporate them in your own compositions and improvisations.
When was the barbat instrument first used in Mecca?
The barbat (possibly known as mizhar, kirān, or muwatter, all skin topped versions) was used by some Arabs in the sixth century. At the end of the 6th century, a wood topped version of the Persian-styled instrument was constructed by al Nadr, called “ūd”, and introduced from Iraq to Mecca.
What kind of music was played in ancient Egypt?
Fresco from the tomb of Nebamun, a nobleman in the 18th Dynasty of Ancient Egypt (c. 1350 BC). Hellenistic banquet scene from the 1st century AD, Hadda, Gandhara. Short-necked, 2-string lute held by player, far right. Iran, 11th or 12th century a.d. Earthenware statue of a musician playing a short-necked, lute-style instrument.
What kind of chords can you play on the Persian scale?
Because it contains both a major 3rd and a major 7th, the Persian scale serves as an interesting option for Lydian-based chords (maj7#11). But it can also be used as a basis for sinister metal riffs like the one in FIGURE 7, For the last two beats of bar 2, use your fret hand’s 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th fingers in consecutive order.
Which is the third mode of the Arabic scale?
Arabic Scale 4: Phrygian Modal Scale. The Phrygian modal scale is another scale known as the Arabic scale. It is the third mode of a major scale (you can read more about modal scales here: Guitar Modes.)
Who are some famous guitar players from around the world?
You can hear many of these tonalities in the ax work of players like John McLaughlin, Al Di Meola, Marty Friedman and Yngwie Malmsteen. This lesson will serve as a guided musical tour of select sounds from across the globe.
