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Date: Wed, 5 Jun 2002 15:51:27 -0700 (PDT)

I am looking for an original sound on my squareneck. Is there any good 'ad lib' progressions other than pentatonic that work with dominant seventh, minor and major chords?

Greetings,

Try some of the following:

major chords: try the unichordal approach by orienting your scales to each chord as it's being played...for instance:
A G to C to D chord progression: play a G major scale over the G chord...and as soon as the progression switches to C, try using a G7th scale...this would essentially be a C major scale...when the chord progression starts in on the D, try a G major scale again with a sharp 4th as a passing tone. Don't forget to experiment with chromatic scales interspersed...(which is truly difficult on Dobro but challenging just the same).

minor chords: Again, the unichordal approach to a minor progression can be very effective...and, additionally, using the unichodal approach with pentatonic scales that fit each minor chord within the progression. For instance, avoid playing a C major scale over a minor chord progression with Am as the tonic chord. Try moving into each chord with independent scales that fit the chord itself.

Hope the above helps in some way...Mickey

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