We're now going to switch to a 2-5-1 progression in a major key. In the key of D major, the standard 2-5-1 is Em7-A7-Dmaj7, but we're going to add an extra chord. This is B7, and means we now have 2-5-1-6 (or II-V-I-VI, if you prefer).
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Ex 01
As I said in the introduction, we're creating tension by playing Superlocrian over the altered ...
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Ex 02
Now A Superlocrian resolves to A over Dmaj9 (the 5th), and B Superlocrian resolves to F# over Em9 ...
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Ex 03
The same approach as Ex2, but notice how my B7 line is a series of arpeggios from B Superlocrian.
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Ex 04
Here, the A Superlocrian line is a series of descending arpeggios.
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Ex 05
Resolving to the 5th of each minor chord. The B Superlocrian line is a mini legato workout!
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Lick 01
I hope you now feel more confident with the Superlocrian scale! We'll now build the full ...
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Lick 02
I start with E minor pentatonic and then play a sequence of arpeggios from A Superlocrian (Cm6, ...
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Lick 03
Hardcore legato! After the linear approach over Em9/A7#5, I then play a more vertical ...
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