posted Oct 15, 2011 5:57 AM by Alex Rogowski
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The index of symmetric scale patterns is finally completed . . for now. As always, I am open to questions, concerns and criticisms. Also, note that I have corrected some bad links on the index of transcriptions page. Most of the broken links were to files on Google Docs. Unlike a claim made on another site regarding access to these files, you do not need an account with Google - my transcriptions are indented to be universally accessible. Anyway, I hope all is well now and if you do stumble on a bad link, give me a shout. Stayed tuned for further tweaking updates. Good Day! |
posted Oct 13, 2011 7:51 AM by Alex Rogowski
Posted today are the last four sets of favorite patterns from Slonimsky's Thesaurus.
661: Quadritone fourth-y line; extrapolated 729: Second inversion major triads via Quadritone progression 360: Neighboring augmented triad via Ditone progression 290: Minor major seventh chords linked via Ditone progression; similar shape as pattern 360 195: Descending portion only; another minor major seventh sequence. 208: Descending portion only; more sequenced minor chords 320: Major triads; descending
Audio file here; PDF file here. Compare with original patterns here or other lines here
Diminished
483: Neighboring tones noodling through the Sesquitone progression 146: Tritone progression with minor triads interpolated 498: Third-y Sesquitone line; descending 744: Sesqui-quadrdritone progression; i.e., minor sixths via major sixths 540: Neighboring dominant seventh chords via Sesquitone progression 542: Another fourth-y pattern; descending only.
Audio file here; PDF file here.Compare with original patterns here or other lines here 13: Major seventh fragment via Tritone progression 68: Stacked fourths via Tritone progression; similar to pattern 13 Double Notes (pages 196 - 201) exploring same patterns as above
Audio file here; PDF file here.Compare with original patterns here or other lines here 101: Major triads interpolated; Tritone progression 124: Dominant seventh chords via tritone progression; note: this pattern is transposed (originally a "mode" of stated scale) 128: Interwoven altered dominant chord(s); similarly, mode of scale Permutations (page 188): Infrequent five and six note patterns Palindromic Cadences (page 238)
Audio file here; PDF file here. Compare with original patterns here or other lines here
This might be a good time - if somewhat belated - to clarify a few points. First, please note that by "favorite patterns" I mean those that I personally feel sounded best of only ten select symmetric scales (see criteria of inclusion previously stated in the index of scales). Again, the nomenclature for the symmetric scales is my own; an ad hoc remedy. Lastly, Nicolas Slonimsky's book "The Thesaurus of Scales and Melodic Patterns" remains high on my recommendation list. Do not confuse my presentation of ideas eluded from his book as being the gist of it but rather ideas that have been reduced and arranged into a form that is, for my own purposes, manageable.
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posted Oct 9, 2011 10:02 PM by Alex Rogowski
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updated Oct 9, 2011 10:06 PM
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Three more sets of favorite Solnimsky patterns.
OM6.3: 160: Tritone progression; a slight variation to pattern 158
Audio file here; PDF file here. Compare with original patterns here or other lines here
Tritone Minor: 104: Alternating minor triads via Tritone progression. Notice similarity to pattern 160 from the Octatonic scale OM6.3 120: Descending portion of this pattern - extrapolated. 176: Minor 6th chords via Tritone Progression.
Audio file here; PDF here Compare with original patterns here or other lines here
Whole Tone Scale: 670: Scale-like pattern; Quadritone fragmentation 291: Ditone pattern with Whole Tone results 328: Ditone Progression; wide leaps 716: 9ths via Quadritone Progression 607: Augmented triads via Whole Tone Scale. 90: Tritone Progression pattern; Ditone manipulation 225: Whole Tone Chord via Ditone Progression
Audio file here; PDF here Compare with original patterns here or other lines here
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posted Oct 4, 2011 5:24 AM by Alex Rogowski
Moving forward in my quest to isolate personal favorites from Slonimsky's Thesaurus, here are my picks for scale 182:
PDF here
284: Neighboring tone line 292: Descending portion of pattern; cascade edit 342: Neighboring augmented triads (extension of pattern 284) 254: Major triads contrary motion; Ditone Progression 721: P4 in contrary motion; Quadritone progression / Ditone edit 714: M7 via Quadritone / 192: M7 via Ditone 231: Descending neighboring tones
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posted Sep 29, 2011 10:56 AM by Alex Rogowski
A set of my favorite Dominant Diminished scale patterns as found in Slonimsky's seminal work. Listen to sound file here for the following patterns: 802: TT and other wide intervals via the Sesquiquadritone Progression.
525: Interesting weave of triads via the Sesquitone Progression.
751: Minor triads via the Sesquiquadritone Progression
163 and 523: Basic cell (minor seventh chord) via two progressions.
784: Wide and narrow leaps.
472: Minor triads in contrary motion.
737: Narrow and wide leaps.
494: Leading tone - fourth; Sesquitone Progression |
posted Sep 22, 2011 7:56 PM by Alex Rogowski
Virtualized and submitted tonight for your amusement, astonishment and general bewilderment, here are the personal favorite patterns of Slonimsky's scale 184 (Tcherepnin Scale, OM3.3).
Below, in order of appearance, are the associated patterns and quick overview of each: 383 - alternating P4 and TT (second inversion seventh chord): F7 - A7 - C#7 - etc 369 - alternating P4(d) and M3(a) - reminiscent of a famous Eddie Harris tune. Permutation of pattern 184 (page 190) - Chromatic Diminished Seventh chords via Ditone Progression. Slightly altered; ascending only. 214 - Minor Ninth chords via Ditone Progression. 682 - Minor Ninth chords via Quadritone Progression 344 - Seven flat ninth fragments via Ditone Progression 198 - P4, TT, P5(d): wide intervallic line via Ditone Progression (217b) Double Notes page 207 - Amusing if obnoxious. 215 - Major Ninth chords; see 214 (minor version of same pattern)
Compare with original patterns here and other original lines here.
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posted Sep 18, 2011 6:43 PM by Alex Rogowski
Added this evening are the nonatonic Tcherepin Scale patterns to the "NS" column. Follow this link to view.
Beyond making this announcement I also wanted to mention that I've decided to change the format somewhat to the column containing the Slonimsky patterns. What I'd like to do - soon - is single out personal favorite patterns from his text and post virtualized sound files edited according to my own tastes - not unlike the other sound files - but still leave a cross index so that others may be able to easily find and explore patterns on their own - perhaps the way ol' Nick had intended.
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posted Sep 8, 2011 7:18 AM by Alex Rogowski
Under the archive section of this site is the all new index of symmetric scale patterns. Essentially, this is an addendum to the index of scales with an obvious focus on symmetric scale patterns. The scales considered on the new page are limited to the same ten covered in the index of scales (for the rationale behind this, please see the criteria for inclusion on that page).
The idea behind the new "index" came about as I was trying to come up with patterns that didn't sound too pattern-y. That is, too predictable. One obvious tactic is to step outside of the usual rhythmic subdivisions; avoid the one-e-and-a, two-e-and-a and trip-il-et, trip-il-et patterns that become so nauseating after a while. Groupings of fives, sevens, etc. turn out to be a bit more fun as do unusual interval groupings. So, one thing led to another and, as you know if you've been following my announcements, I began to write these things down, make the associated virtual sound files and post them. Hopefully, you'll find these (on some level) contextually functional if not useful.
Additionally, I've re-introduced and assimilated the cross indexed patterns of Slonimsky* into the index. The patterns have been arranged according to the associated scale type and also edited; frequently transposed to remain within the range of the guitar. The pattern number ascribed for the original are also included.
For those who are a bit OCD about this stuff I've also included a couple of 2D illustrations to go along with each scale.
* The Thesaurus of Scales and Melodic Patterns [Slonimsky, Nicolas. Thesaurus of Scales and Melodic Patterns. Charles Scribner's Sons, 1947. Print.] |
posted Sep 1, 2011 7:10 AM by Alex Rogowski
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updated Sep 2, 2011 7:06 AM
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The last two sets of symmetric scale patterns that I'll be considering are posted today: the Tritone Minor and the ever popular Whole Tone Scale.
Tritone Minor Patterns PDF here Audio file here Compare with the PDF and audio files from the index of scales.
Whole Tone Scale Patterns PDF here Audio file here Compare with the PDF and audio files from the index of scales
In the works is the new page index of symmetric scale patterns - soon to make a public appearance under the archive section to this site. This will take the basic form of the other "index" pages and include material from these recent posts plus, as they say, much, much more! |
posted Aug 27, 2011 6:09 AM by Alex Rogowski
Posted today are the so called (by me) Tonic Symmetric Scales; i.e., the Tonic Diminished and the Tonic Augmented. The "Tonic" handle is used here as a means to distinguish between each of the two diminished and two augmented scales and because of a shared similarity with a concept in traditional theory: that the root (tonic) may be approached by a leading tone (e.g., "B" to "C").
Diminished (Tonic) Patterns PDF here Audio file here Compare with the PDF and audio files from the index of scales.
Augmented (Tonic) Patterns PDF here Audio file here Compare with the PDF and audio files from the index of scales. |
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