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Phrygian Study Piece #2

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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 funk/hip-hop piece – which is based on the E Phrygian mode – will enable you to become comfortable with using the mode, whilst giving your fingers a good workout at the same time!

In this video course I’ll be talking you through the E Phrygian mode and talking about its unique sound. I’ll then be breaking this piece down and showing you how to play it, section by section.

Don’t forget to hit the Download Resources button above to get hold of the PDF transcription and the audio files for this piece (available to subscribers only). This course contains the following videos, each of which can be selected from the video player above.

1. Phrygian Study Piece #2

This video is a demonstration of this study piece, performed on Fender Marcus Miller signature jazz bass.

2. Overview of the E Phrygian Mode

In this video I’ll be talking about the E Phrygian mode, focusing on its distinguishing features and unique sound.

3. A Section

In this video we’ll be working through the A section of this piece, which is the main melody line. The sound of the Phrygian mode comes across very strongly here. This lesson covers bars 1-10.

4. B Section

This lesson covers the B section, which is built on a simple slap groove that once again makes the sound of the mode very obvious. This lesson covers bars 11-18.

5. C Section

The C section of this piece is the guitar solo, which is underpinned by a slap bass groove featuring some tasty Phrygian fills. This lesson covers bars 19-24.

6. D Section

This section of the track is the first half of the bass solo, which builds on the theme from the main melody. This lesson covers bars 25-32.

7. E Section

This part is the second half of the bass solo, which features some popped double stops and open string hammer-on triplets.