Pitch axis theory (original) (raw)
Pitch axis theory refers to a way of thinking about chord progressions and modes, that was heavily used and popularized (though not invented) by the guitarist Joe Satriani. When composing using this concept, the pitch axis is simply a chosen note (a specific pitch), which is thought of as the tonic for a sequence of chords, which must all have this pitch as their root note. However, the other notes in each chord may be drawn from completely different keys. A mode (or any other scale) is chosen that fits with each chord, and also has the "pitch axis" as its root note. This sequence of scales is then used for creating a melody or improvising a solo.
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| dbo:abstract | Pitch axis theory refers to a way of thinking about chord progressions and modes, that was heavily used and popularized (though not invented) by the guitarist Joe Satriani. When composing using this concept, the pitch axis is simply a chosen note (a specific pitch), which is thought of as the tonic for a sequence of chords, which must all have this pitch as their root note. However, the other notes in each chord may be drawn from completely different keys. A mode (or any other scale) is chosen that fits with each chord, and also has the "pitch axis" as its root note. This sequence of scales is then used for creating a melody or improvising a solo. The term "pitch axis theory" has been criticized as misleading, as the above techniques do not represent a separate theory of music, and simply refer to the application of scales — according to standard music theory — over the common technique of a pedal point chord progression. However, the approach has also been praised as a useful compositional tool and perspective, which encourages experimentation with frequent key shifts and movements between parallel scales. (en) Pitch Axis Theory é uma técnica de composição musical utilizada na construção de progressões de acordes. A tônica, ou raiz, é usada como a nota de base, e escalas melódicas são escolhidas de acordo com os acordes que estão abaixo delas. Esta técnica ficou famosa após o guitarrista virtuoso Joe Satriani usá-la em inúmeras composições, por amar o som que ela cria. Satch Boogie (originalmente interpretada apenas na quinta corda) é um bom exemplo de canção que utiliza esta técnica. Satriani a usa por Além de Satriani, outros guitarristas como John Petrucci, Steve Vai, Marty Friedman, Michael Angelo Batio e Guthrie Govan também fazem uso desta técnica. (pt) |
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| rdfs:comment | Pitch axis theory refers to a way of thinking about chord progressions and modes, that was heavily used and popularized (though not invented) by the guitarist Joe Satriani. When composing using this concept, the pitch axis is simply a chosen note (a specific pitch), which is thought of as the tonic for a sequence of chords, which must all have this pitch as their root note. However, the other notes in each chord may be drawn from completely different keys. A mode (or any other scale) is chosen that fits with each chord, and also has the "pitch axis" as its root note. This sequence of scales is then used for creating a melody or improvising a solo. (en) Pitch Axis Theory é uma técnica de composição musical utilizada na construção de progressões de acordes. A tônica, ou raiz, é usada como a nota de base, e escalas melódicas são escolhidas de acordo com os acordes que estão abaixo delas. Esta técnica ficou famosa após o guitarrista virtuoso Joe Satriani usá-la em inúmeras composições, por amar o som que ela cria. Satch Boogie (originalmente interpretada apenas na quinta corda) é um bom exemplo de canção que utiliza esta técnica. Satriani a usa por (pt) |
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