Traditionally, a tetrachord is a series of four tones filling in the interval of a perfect fourth. In modern usage a tetrachord is any four-note segment of a scale or tone row including the augmented fourth (+4). The term tetrachord derives from ancient Greek music theory, it literally means four strings.

Traditionally, a tetrachord is a series of four tones filling in the interval of a perfect fourth. In modern usage a tetrachord is any four-note segment of a scale or tone row including the augmented fourth (+4). The term tetrachord derives from ancient Greek music theory, it literally means four strings.

Essential C Blues/Minor Pentatonic scale patterns for ukulele.

Essential C Pentatonic or Major Pentatonic scale patterns for ukulele.

Learning scales typically starts with learning a position or pattern by shape. For a lot of players that's where it stops. With the many possible shapes between chords and scales to learn - there has to be a better way - There is!!!

The five pentatonic scale positions - a summary.

This is the first steps for most players in learning the pentatonic scales in various positions on the neck.

The next step is to connect these five positions with various pathways. This is best accomplished using the principles from the book, Six Secrets of Ukulele Fingering.

The five Major/Ionian scale positions - a summary.

The five basic positions are simply the expansion above and below the root and octave of the one octave scale fingerings using the notes that are available in that position.

This lessons explores that on the lowest note of the position with every finger.

Building on the Major Triad Arpeggios - Plus One for Creating Melodic Solos lesson you can add a b7 to a major triad for a 4-part Seventh chord. With chord tones, the notes of a chord playing a predominant role in writing melodies and in improvised melodies. The triad plus one additional note is a great melodic device for creating melodies - either written or improvised.

Using Diminished Triad Arpeggios - Plus One for Creating Melodic Solos.

With chord tones, the notes of a chord playing a predominant role in writing melodies and in improvised melodies. The triad plus one additional note is a great melodic device for creating melodies - either written or improvised.

Using Augmented Triad Arpeggios - Plus One for Creating Melodic Solos.

With chord tones, the notes of a chord playing a predominant role in writing melodies and in improvised melodies. The triad plus one additional note is a great melodic device for creating melodies - either written or improvised.

Exploring the triads plus one series is best done using the QuickStart series format and the fingering principles from my book The Six Secrets of Ukulele Fingering. The QuickStart series format single fingering solution for starting on each finger on strings four, three, two and one. Using the fingering principles from my book The Six Secrets of Ukulele Fingering allows you to explore scales, arpeggios, intervals and sequences from every finger-every strings, creating multiple pathways through any single note passage.

Traditionally, a tetrachord is a series of four tones filling in the interval of a perfect fourth. In modern usage a tetrachord is any four-note segment of a scale or tone row including the augmented fourth (+4). The term tetrachord derives from ancient Greek music theory, it literally means four strings.

The Minor tetrachord is the 1 2 b3 4 of a Natural Minor or Aeolian scale.

Chords with a minor third in them can use a tetrachord with a minor third in them.

Cm, Cm7, Cmin-maj7, Cm6

Traditionally, a tetrachord is a series of four tones filling in the interval of a perfect fourth. In modern usage a tetrachord is any four-note segment of a scale or tone row including the augmented fourth (+4). The term tetrachord derives from ancient Greek music theory, it literally means four strings.

The Phrygian tetrachord is the 1 b2 b3 4 of a Phrygian scale.

Chords with a minor third in them can use a tetrachord with a minor third in them.

Cm, Cm7, Cmin-maj7, Cm6

For Lesson Eight we'll add and build on the lesson and material from lesson four.

A metronome is a device that produces an audible click or other sound at a regular interval that can be set by the user, typically in beats per minute (bpm).

Level IV rhythmic syllable pairs for developing your ukulele strums vocabulary and sharpen your reading chops.