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simic

 

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Mediterranean Sundance scales? 
Hello. I have a question about scales that can be used to play in the song Mediterranean Sundance and still give it that latin feel. I have to learn this song in 2 months, and it is a very demanding piece. I obviously won't learn it note by note because that would be stupid. I will take the general frame and some licks and fill the rest with improvisation, but I am unsure which scales to use and i would very much appreciate if someone could tell me which ones are usable for this song.

Here's the link to the song:

Thank you and best regards

Edit: I realize that this is not really a flamenco song but I don't know where else to ask. If you could help me that would be awesome.
  REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE |  Date Aug. 4 2012 21:25:16
 
johnnefastis

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RE: Mediterranean Sundance scales? (in reply to simic) 
Hi

I am sure you will get a better answer here but you can use E minor, G Major and B Phrygian (look this pattern up and practice it in the 7th fret position). All modes from the G Major Scale basically.

Also look up phrygian dominant as in this case (B) it has a d# in it and this is used a lot but in the right places.

I can't play the piece but I think that would get you started
  REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE |  Date Aug. 4 2012 21:55:36
 
Erik van Goch

 

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RE: Mediterranean Sundance scales? (in reply to simic) 
Funny how 2 old songs can melt into a new one:



  REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE |  Date Aug. 5 2012 15:09:05
 
Ricardo

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RE: Mediterranean Sundance scales? (in reply to simic) 
Generally only need to think E minor...EF#GABCD and you play the D# only on the last chord of both sequences the B7 chord. But Honestly, I think if you could not quite decifer THAT then this tune is WAY WAY WAY out of your league. THe main issue is not the scales to use, that is like the baby simple part. The challenge with this is the RHYTHM. I have only heard a couple of pros do that actual intro and subsequent rhythm backing and improv with the proper timing. THe intro expecially is not just some fast runs it's a precisely timed groove. I recommend you and whoever you planned to play this tune with get some lessons before attempting it.

Good luck.

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  REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE |  Date Aug. 5 2012 15:20:55
 
simic

 

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RE: Mediterranean Sundance scales? (in reply to simic) 
Thank you for the replies. I knew that the E minor/G major scale is the one to use prior to my posting, but I didnt achieve that spanish sound. Maybe I shouldve rephrased my question hehe.
Now I know that I have to use the B phrygian with a d# on the last chord :D - that is what I was looking for.

By the way, this song can be greatly simplified - one person plays the chords the other one plays a solo, after that they change. The intro rythm is kinda odd, but i'll manage to get it down in 2 months. It's not gonna sound like the original recording (far from that) but it will be good enough for a school play.

Thank you again.
  REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE |  Date Aug. 5 2012 18:23:50
 
prd1

 

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RE: Mediterranean Sundance scales? (in reply to simic) 
I had a lesson with a guy in Granada a while back - his view was similar to what has been said here - this is a poppy song with a piece of technical brilliance - I could play the notes but to put them together in compas at the speed of the original is out of the scope of most of us - good luck!

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