Melodic Intervals
by MoshZilla1016 (Jul 24, 2011)
This lick uses Melodic 1st-5th intervals for the descending part. Then shifts to 1st-3rd intervals for the ascending. Notice the 1st-3rd intervals use a diatonic pattern but starts from the 5th diatonic position giving a Mixolydian feel. This lick is in the key of C.
5ths 3rds
e-8---5----------+----------------+----------------+---------------------+
B---8---5-8---5--+----------------+----------------+---------------------+
G-----------7---5+-7---5----------+----------------+---------------------+
D----------------+---7---5-7---5--+---2---3---5---7+----8----10----12-14-+
A----------------+-----------7---5+-3---5---7---8--+-10---12----13----15-+
E----------------+----------------+----------------+---------------------+