When learning to play a mode all over the fingerboard, it’s also important to put it to use in some actual lines, so that you can hear it in action. This piece – which is based on the F Lydian mode – will enable you to become comfortable with using the mode, whilst giving your fingers a good workout at the same time.
The lessons in this course will first recap the theory behind the Lydian mode and its unique sound. They will then demonstrate how to play this study piece, section by section.
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This course is 22 MINUTES long and contains the following videos, each of which can be selected from the video player above:
This video is a demonstration of this study piece, performed on a Zon Sonus bass strung with stainless steel Rotosound strings.
This video gives an overview of the F Lydian mode, focusing on its distinguishing characteristics and which chord it is played over.
The bass plays a chordal part in the upper register in this section, very clearly outlining the tonality of the Lydian mode. This lesson covers bars 1-2 in the transcription.
This section features a fingerstyle groove built around the F Lydian mode. You’ll notice that the B (the #4) features heavily here. This lesson covers bars 3-7.
This section is a slap and pop line. This line requires only a basic level of slap technique. This lesson covers bars 8-15 in the transcription.