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Hi Guys,
Today, a quick look at the way Frank Zappa exploits octave displacement.
This, is a really useful compositional device especially when writing for a string quartet or stringed instruments.
EXAMPLE 1:
In this example we can see the use of the displaced octave [or Maj7th interval].
With further analysis, we will notice the employment of the minor 3rd interval as a means of connection and predictive avoidance.
Although, this phrase/motif descends a minor 3rd it is actually, [quite cleverly] copied up a semitone:
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EXAMPLE 2:
This example is the same as that found in Pat Martino’s 12 chromatic forms:
This amazing shape creates a really nice resonance/blend on the guitar. It’s also useful for various inversions and shifting positions around on the fingerboard.
Here, once again we see the exploitation of the minor 3rd interval to move and connect the shape.
EXAMPLE 3:
This application employs everything that we have looked at so far in one short example.
Notice, the minor 3rd connection, the open string, the shape, etc. It all becomes familiar.
EXAMPLE 4:
The final example is similar in concept to our first one.
It has a motif/phrase which is connected by the minor 3rd interval, that, then copies it up a half step.
Full Example:
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