Visualising D Lydian b7

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Ayan Baruah

2 months ago

Hi, I had a question regarding visualising the D Lydian b7 scale

I first tried visualising the notes in an A melodic minor box but of course Lydian b7 is a mode of melodic minor so then I tried visualising it in a B Dorian box with a b2 interval, I’m just wondering what’s the best way to visualise it?? I later tried visualising it in a D minor pentatonic box but I’m a bit confused on how others would look at the scale and use it

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Linda M Tucker

2 months ago

HI Ayan. I love the Locrian sound. I started with (and still practice) Locrian on a single string, (top string, then B string, etc.). Just one string one finger with eyes closed does a better job burning it into memory (for me). After a while of doing that you will open your eyes and "see" all the Locrian notes.

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Ayan Baruah

2 months ago

Yes! I feel like understanding it by the sound itself is really important I need to give more time really hearing the sound itself, Thank you!

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Tomo Fujita Mod

2 months ago

Thank you Linda! Good job on Locrian sound!

Tomo

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Tomo Fujita Mod

2 months ago

Thank you Ayan for asking about Lydian b7 phrase. I think it is important to learn that sound first then use a scale to understand it. Then you can visualize that phrase if you want.

So first your need to learn "Lydian b7 sound" How about "D7 / D9" Vamp. So you can play A melodic minor notes.

I hear phrasing in my head like this... (..) is string.
B (3) G# A (4) B(3)
C (3) E(2) G# B (1)
A (1)

A Melodic minor
4th degree from D is D Lydian b7

Hope this idea help you.

Tomo

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Ayan Baruah

2 months ago

Thank you so much Tomo! Going to try this approach and figure it out, a big fan of yours and love the way you teach, Thank you! ❤️

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Tomo Fujita Mod

2 months ago

My pleasure Ayan! Lydian b7 is very fun sound! Thank you so much!

Tomo

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