Melodic Minor with 1 Simple Arpeggio - Licks with Tabs Included!

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In this weeks lesson we'll cover a great arpeggio you can use to capture the sound of the melodic minor scale Cmin maj9. I've notated 3 licks and I'll show you how to use them over 3 types of chords.
C minor: for a straight melodic minor sound
B7: for an Altered sound
F7: for a lydian dominant sound
We also cover basic theory on how to find the chords derived from a scale.
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[@DanGolik]

What an incredibly versatile scale! Jack you’re creating a new generation of players with these videos, lessons and your patreon page I can’t wait to see the results. My playing has changed significantly. Your lessons are truly helping many of us transcend the norm on the blues.

[@JackRuch]

Thanks so much!

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He really is

[@rongcup]

I agree! even my playing has changed significantly after finding Jack's channel last year. Thanks Jack!

[@WickBeavers]

this is one of my favorite lessons. I hate to think it's because almost anything I play that DID look like what you were doing sounds just as byzantine!

[@bangerslotwell1796]

I only just discussed this channel, and all i can say is genius. JR is the boss; the true slow hand if you will. The true slow hand strikes again!

[@cryptoking8060]

Silky. Melodic minor is graceful and sultry when done right.

[@JackRuch]

Agreed!

[@TheTwangKings]

Thanks Jack. This will be an interesting way to use the altered scale, which can get a bit predictable.

[@turbodownwarddog]

Thanks a bunch. I've practiced the Melodic Minor scale a ton, but still had problems using in a musical context. This really helps!!

[@marinostathakis3486]

I am a member of TrueFire where I’ve been exposed to Jack’s course. Take it if you can. This teaching here drops the seeds and a harvest that can keep you busy for the rest of your life. This is an INCREDIBLE compression of data that people will charge for an entire course. Thank you Jack!

[@JackRuch]

Thank you Marino!!

[@talisman964]

Amazing lesson Jack! As well as jazzing up my blues I've suddenly got a deeper understanding of modes in general 👍

[@ckjjclan]

Gosh darn that intro was AWESOME!

[@JackRuch]

Thanks!!

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I only discovered your channel a week ago and I have to say that you are, without a doubt, one of the finest guitarists I've ever heard. Not only do you phrase beautifully, but your teaching style is out of this world! I can't thank you enough for sharing your knowledge with us here. I'm going to be checking you patreon this week. From the heart... you are a joy to listen to. Stay well Jack!

[@JackRuch]

Thank you Stephen!

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[@JackRuch]

Fair enough!

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Exactly what i was looking for. Beautifully explained and demonstrated. Glad i found your channel, instant sub

[@JackRuch]

Awesome, thank you!

[@bruceanderson5188]

Jack, your lessons are pure gold! This opens up a whole new world for me.

[@austinhall2362]

That sounds so good.

[@vincenzopriore4534]

Thanks för this informativ lesson

[@davidgalemusic9546]

Terrific as usual. These lines were composed for the lesson, of course as they should have been. However, even when Jack is improvising , it still seems composed. It's so melodic, no throw away notes....and the kicker is that it's usually at slow tempos. Hard to kill slowly but he does.

[@JackRuch]

Thank you!

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[@JackRuch]

Awesome, thank you!

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This is Gold.

[@Arthur_My_Dear]

Love you channel, Jack. This lesson is like moving from sewing to tapestry

[@JackRuch]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@wecameasdonuts]

0:14

[@bobparsonsartist564]

Finally! If I cant relate something to the blues, it just doesnt stick!

[@JackRuch]

Thanks Bob!

[@sergiocorrera6387]

Hi Jack, Just signed up to your channel, thanks for the nice lesson, very useful for all those who, like me, are taking their first steps in the wonderful world of scales and modes of jazz. I will continue to follow you.🙏👍

[@spideymarino]

Thanks Jack. Have known the melodic minor notes for years but have had trouble making it sound musical. These licks show me how it can be used. Thanks a million.

[@JackRuch]

Great!

[@rodolphesanchez8937]

Hello from France. One of my favourite channels , so much so that I bought your course on Truefire. Your lessons are a must-have, so inspiring. Thanks a lot. MERCI !!!

[@JackRuch]

Awesome, thank you!

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Your tutorials are pure gold!

[@JackRuch]

Thanks James!

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@@JackRuch My pleasure, Jack!

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Thanks man

[@deependguitar777]

Trying to figure out the chord progression on this video. I joined your patreon because of this video. ABSOLUTELY LOVE your playing!!! Thank you Jack!

[@JackRuch]

I will post the solo on Patreon today!

[@hkkdh]

Beautiful thanks~

[@JackRuch]

Thank you!

[@stevengrinold3203]

Great lesson Jack. Melodic minor lines sound very cool

[@JackRuch]

I agree!

[@mickstick5112]

Another great lesson, with concise explanation and context. Thank you!

[@JackRuch]

Glad you liked it!

[@andytimmonsguitar]

Great playing and tone Jack!

[@JackRuch]

Thanks so much!

[@dananthony6258]

I love this scale. I call it the altered scale. I hear a lot of these tones in Pink Floyd’s the wall. That dissident sounding major and minor clash.

[@michaelweiss9219]

I always enjoy your videos Jack, way over my head but enjoyable anyway!

[@JackRuch]

Glad you like them!

[@randalltindall282]

GREAT LESSON BROTHER!!! Very smooth playing.

[@JackRuch]

Thank you!

[@boomerdell]

I first started watching your videos and following you on social media because of your AMAZING playing. There's something about what you coax out of the guitar from a melodic perspective that's really in your own voice. Such a rare and beautiful gift! I'm now a happy supporter of yours on Patreon and I can't wait until the work meeting I'm about to Zoom into ends so I can start diving into your fantastic stuff. (Don't worry, I'll still get my work done, but your lessons will be a very welcome and energizing antidote to work drudgery -- thanks!)

[@JackRuch]

Thank you Boomer!

[@dragon43inf]

Beautiful, thanks for sharing

[@JackRuch]

My pleasure!

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As always, great stuff!

[@JackRuch]

Thank you! Cheers!

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[@JackRuch]

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[@iantaylor827]

Sounds magic, Jack. Thanks as always.

[@JackRuch]

My pleasure!

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Great hands!

[@JackRuch]

Thanks Chris!

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[@JackRuch]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@Bflatest]

Another cool idea is instead of the DOM 5 chord get the bass and second guitar to play a chord from the altered scale instead of the parent key 5 chord just pick one or two it can sound amazing

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[@trentwaterman7049]

Thanks Jack. Love the 6 - 4dom progression you used to outline the Lydian Dom. Makes so much sense in that context!

[@JackRuch]

Glad it was helpful!

[@wulfrache]

Wouldnt it be much easier calling it a major scale with a b3? 1:15

[@JackRuch]

Not in my opinion. It’s a minor scale that works over minor chords.

[@wulfrache]

@@JackRuch yea i see where ur coming from. I just always learned to associate any scale with whatever its modifications are from a major scale. Especially since its only 1 note different than the ionian scale.

[@robertblake3909]

Hi Jack. Thank you for this lesson on the C melodic arpeggio. Question: Why does the F lydian dominant chord resolve to Amin? I can see that the “shape” of the C melodic arpeggio contains a Aø7 chord-is that the explanation? I see, too, the F lydian dominant is the vi (minor 6th) of A, which goes to the V7 (E7) and then Amin. Is that it?

[@Sammywhat]

I know what I'll be doing for the next 6 months... 💪😉🎸Thanks so much for the super quality teaching and wisdom!! I'm curious, what software are you using to edit the videos and add those tab boxes? That is exceedingly helpful!! Thanks so much, Mr. Ruch!!

[@JackRuch]

I edit everything it iMovie. Glad you enjoy the video!

[@Weld-derb]

Very nice lesson, but why we dont use the note that "Make" the melodic minor ? Wich is " A" int this case. Maybe i'm wrong but without this note (a) or major sixth its just sound like a Hamonic minor arpeggio . Thanx

[@RickDanner]

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The juice

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just so tasty. what a boss!

[@JackRuch]

Thanks Robert!

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I ADMIT TO WEAKNESS...IMPROVISING OVER MINOR VAMPS...PENTATONIC AND MAJOR...I CAN WAIL..SO I DO TAKE THESE MINOR LESSONS SERIOUSLY.

[@JackRuch]

Thanks George!

[@IvorThomas]

‘Non functioning dominant chords’ 🤕