www.creativeguitarstudio.com Andrew Wasson of Creative Guitar Studio answers a viewers question: Q: Can you do a quick video lesson about the Ionian Mode. I think it is associated to the Major Scale. But, my guitar teacher couldnt explain it very well. I always appreciate your clear explanations, could you please help me out! – Thanks, Lamar Jacksonville, FL. The mode known as IONIAN is simply an ancient Greek name for our most basic of scales the “Major Scale.” The major scale is the most important scale in music. All other scales are either taken from it or compared to it. The video lesson explains the; structure of the Major scale, it’s formula, intervals, basic harmonic design and also included are a few simple practice tips. The complete lesson article for this video, is available on the Creative Guitar Studio website. Follow the link below to read the full article and get the jam track used in the solo example at the start of the video lesson: www.creativeguitarstudio.com ____________________________________ Andrew’s Official Q & A Guitar Blog Website: www.andrewwasson.com Andrew’s “Video guitarblog” youtube Channel www.youtube.com The Creative Guitar Studio Website: www.creativeguitarstudio.com Follow Andrew on Blogspot: creativeguitarstudio.blogspot.com Follow on Twitter for new lesson announcements: twitter.com myspace: www.myspace.com Facebook: www.facebook.com

This is video 2 of 2 of the lesson on the Texas Blues Roadhouse found here: www.texasbluesroadhouse.com If you go to that site you can get a PDF of the complete lesson along with the backing tracks used in this video. If you like the video, or if you have comments on how to make it better next time, please leave a comment. We want to learn from this first video and get better with time. I should mention that I’m a left-handed guitar player. This is a theory lesson, so the exact notes I’m …

This is video 1 of 2 of the lesson on the Texas Blues Roadhouse found here: www.texasbluesroadhouse.com If you go to that site you can get a PDF of the complete lesson along with the backing tracks used in this video. If you like the video, or if you have comments on how to make it better next time, please leave a comment. We want to learn from this first video and get better with time. I should mention that I’m a left-handed guitar player. This is a theory lesson, so the exact notes I’m …