scales and chords Latest about scales and chords Avoid Melodic Monotony and Predictability Using the Half-Whole Diminished Scale By Chris Buono published 15 March 23 Here’s how to create more effective lines by relating the “symmetrical diminished” scale’s recurring fretboard patterns to chords Lessons Get The Pick NewsletterAll the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors LATEST ARTICLES1The time Bob Dylan picked a fight with Kiss and ended up writing a song with Gene Simmons2Michael J. Fox calls out the rock legend who stayed silent about his ‘Back to the Future’ scene, and names the guitar stars that the movie inspired3Jimmy Page on his plan to take Led Zeppelin to the next level — critics be damned4Brian May on the time Freddie Mercury shocked Queen onstage — and stole the spotlight from the biggest show on Earth 5Jim McCarty on Jeff Beck’s and Jimmy Page’s “stressed out” time in the Yardbirds
Avoid Melodic Monotony and Predictability Using the Half-Whole Diminished Scale By Chris Buono published 15 March 23 Here’s how to create more effective lines by relating the “symmetrical diminished” scale’s recurring fretboard patterns to chords