The "Double Hammer Riff" Triad Chord Scale (F Major) – The Triad Chord Scale Series

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Channel: Jon Michael Swift · 2017 · Music

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I teach a first inversion triad chord scale in F Major on the 2-3-4 strings. This scale sees ridiculous tons of action in famous song riffs with double hammers. Some examples are "Helpless" by John Mayer, "You Can Call Me Al" by Paul Simon, and "How Do You Like Me Now?" by Toby Keith.

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0:00 Intro
0:32 F chord
1:02 Gm chord
1:55 Am chord
2:18 Bb chord
2:58 C chord
3:42 Edim chord
4:23 Dm chord
5:15 C chord
6:04 Putting it all together:  

F, Edim, Dm, C, Dm, Edim, F, Gm, Am, Bb, C, Bb, Am, Gm, F

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