In this exercise, the left hand is descending and the right hand is ascending then alternating. Practicing these contrary movements increases the dexterity you need to move around the fret board. Though I ended on an E phrygian mode you can keep playing through rest of the scale (F lydian, G mixolydian. A aeolian, B locrian).
You’ll notice the intervals between all the notes are written out. I did this so you can identify the different intervals you’re playing. The intervals are determined by the distance between the lowest note and the highest. The first series of intervals are a minor 13th chord (1-b3-5-b7-9-11-13), the next spells out a extremely crunchy chord - a dominant 7b5#11b13 chord (1-3-b5-b7-9-#11-b13). Talk about dominant diminished! The last series is another minor 13th chord, which ends with a Cmajor7 chord.
Practice can be stressful on the fingers, sometimes leading to possible wrist and finger pains. Like athletes, we as musicians need to warm up our fingers and hands before performing intricate fret board gymnastics. Take the time to play this warm up exercise before practicing and you’ll find you fingers will work better when you really need them.
Remember, when you’re not practicing - someone else is with the intent of taking your solo! Till next time.
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