Mixing the Dorian and Melodic Minor...

I've recently been experimenting with notes from the Melodic Minor scale. I think the natural 7th note really takes you away from the obvious Dorian vibe that is commonly used to solo over a minor vamp. Hope my examples help you in some way.

Bye for now,

Matt.

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[Oswah]

Cool thanks!!! which chord are you using on the back?? any m7 chord would do it right? sorry for the lame questions but I'm just learning to improvise!

[mattchurchill]

@Oswah That's not a lame question at all my friend. Yes, any minor 7 chord. It was a Scott Henderson (amazing player to check out if you like fusion) video that gave me this idea. He said that he'll play a major or minor 7 note over a m7 chord, it's really up to you and the vibe you want to create. You do have to practice some restraint though as the major 7 note sounds very 'out there' compared to the trusty old minor pentatonic: )

[tulsa9999]

Great lesson thanks for posting!

[mattchurchill]

@tulsa9999 Thanks man : )

[masnak1994]

Really liked the idea:) I'll try to incorporate it in my playing!

[mattchurchill]

@masnak1994 Thanks man. I've worked on this idea a lot since uploading this video and I'm better at applying it now. I find it's way too easy to disappear up your own ass and sound like a jazz wannabe if your not careful, so less is definitely more with this stuff. I watch this vid and laugh as I think there's way too many badly placed Melodic Minor notes in the improv, anyway, I'm always looking to improve; )

[mattchurchill]

@Hulahop36 Thanks, very constructive. You sound like an intelligent guy. 

[mattchurchill]

@gizatoob What's misleading about the title? My purpose was to show how I mix the 2 scales when improvising over minor7 chords. I'm no expert at this, I just like to share my progress for free with my YouTube friends. I see that you also upload guitar vids too (unlike Mr Friendly above) so I will always listen to guys like you over anonymous haters and I'm sorry you didn't get anything from this vid.

[will01r]

I love your accent! sweet video bro

[MyManDan]

very cool, thanks for posting this!

[prsfrank]

@Hulahop36 why did you even bother typing that I am glad I am not even closely associated with anyone as negative as you are. If you dont like it dont say anything unless its constructive . Or maybe you cant do this and it makes you feel inadequate. Either way, Matt i really enjoyed it your playing is very tastefull and good tone for all the styles that I have seen. Just dont get the negativity of some people i guess their glass is half empty.

[twangbarfly]

Nice going Matt - just a word to those who want to know more about this magical combination, check out the clip on here by brilliant jazz player John Stowell "#4 Melodic Minor Scale" - wonderful stuff with a really hypnotising sound.

Thanks again Matt!