SmokeAndMirrors

What I just described was my solo approach to music, which I don't really have much more than some low-fi, improv. bass drone recordings with heavy effects because I don't really have access to better recording equipment or other instruments right now.

As for the band I am/was/is in, I think we're on hold for the moment because everyone is too financially tapped out at the moment. IDK...I don't too much post that anywhere anymore. I sort of make it a point to kind of avoid that subject these days. Part of how I ended up on MusicBanter in the first place was that I got a bit overwhelmed with modern social media platforms in part because of music and I try to keep a low profile online about that stuff now.

If you want low-fi drone bass stuff, point me to an uploading place and I'll kick some that way. Otherwise, I'm gonna wait it out until I can get into a proper home recording studio with some ideas. I know someone that has one, but he's going through some stuff right now and it's just not the right time.

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Tokushi

Pentatonic Scale:

Style: Blues, Rock
I use this scale extensively in blues and rock improvisation. Its simple, five-note structure makes it versatile and easy to use in various musical contexts.
Blues Scale:

Style: Blues, Rock
Like you, I love the blues scale for its soulful and expressive qualities. It adds that classic bluesy flavor to my playing and works well in blues and rock styles.
Dorian Mode:

Style: Jazz, Funk, Fusion
The Dorian mode has a smooth, jazzy sound that I enjoy using in jazz, funk, and fusion contexts. It adds a bit of sophistication to my improvisations.
Natural Harmonic Minor Scale:

Style: Metal, Classical
This scale is perfect for creating a dark, mysterious atmosphere, making it ideal for metal and classical music. I often use it to add tension and drama to my compositions.
Mixolydian Mode:

Style: Rock, Blues, Funk
The Mixolydian mode has a laid-back, bluesy feel that works well in rock, blues, and funk styles. It adds a bit of a twist to my improvisations, giving them a more colorful sound.
Ionian Mode (Major Scale):

Style: Pop, Country, Rock
The Ionian mode, or major scale, is a staple in many genres, including pop, country, and rock. Its bright, cheerful sound is perfect for creating uplifting melodies.
Lydian Mode:

Style: Progressive Rock, Fusion
The Lydian mode has a dreamy, ethereal quality that I like to use in progressive rock and fusion music. It adds a sense of otherworldliness to my compositions.
Phrygian Mode:

Style: Flamenco, Metal
The Phrygian mode has a distinct, exotic sound that works well in flamenco and metal music. I often use it to add a bit of spice to my playing.
Locrian Mode:

Style: Experimental, Avant-garde
The Locrian mode is the darkest and most dissonant of the modes, making it perfect for experimental and avant-garde music. I use it sparingly to create tension and contrast in my compositions.
I hope this list gives you some new ideas to incorporate into your playing!

The One Armed Bandit

Dorian. For modal jazz it's the one, exemplified by Roy Haynes.

AndreasDevig

Major scales, harmonic scales (and its variations), melodic/altered, diminished.

I've discovered 3 scales that are used a lot in Ethiopian music:

1. Standard pentatonic scale. 1,2,3,5,6.
2. Harmonic 5 note scale. 1,b3,#4,5,M7. Or it can be seen as starting on the b6 (the 1 becomes the b6). So then it becomes a harmonic scale, without the minor 1 and m4.
3. Another 5 note minor scale. 1,2,b3,5,b6. Could potentially be seen as the same as the scale above (2nd scale) except it has the 1 instead of the M7.

Tristan_Geoff

i weigh around 160

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Almost everything I make is pentatonic, mainly because I love how the black keys sound on my synths, but also because I'm lazy and *technically* not classically trained. Honestly though, if it works it works. To each their own.