Music theory coffee: What scale should I play?

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Music theory coffee: What scale should I play?

FromPickup Music Pod for Guitarists

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28 minutes

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Feb 17, 2024

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Take a deep dive into the music theory of chords and scales. You'll learn how to know exactly what scale to play over any chord in a key.

Released:

Feb 17, 2024

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Weekly pod for guitarists from Pickup Music, the #1 online guitar learning platform, with Sam Blakelock (co-founder) and Karl Kerfoot (Head of Education).https://pickupmusic.com/

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