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Posted by Eddie G. (from: spider-tm073.proxy.aol.com) on March 01, 2001 at 00:23:09:

In Reply to: For the theory buffs... posted by Ben on February 27, 2001 at 16:08:59:

Hmm.Interesting.My theory is kinda rusty,but I'll give it a shot.When the tune moves to F#m,Bm,C#min I'd try to stay aware of this key change.Being already familiar
with this type of transition,I'll stay away from the unstable tones and hangout in the F#min(Pentatonic)zone.Until I hear the V chord turn-around,then I know it's O.K. to return to the Amaj scale(pure).So be aware when the chord tones change, that will dictate your approach(choice of tones).The F#m,Bm,C#m is a 1,4,5,as you know.So why not handle it like an F# Blues??This transition opens up a lot of other options!
But for now,never mind the theory! When improvising,use
your ears and pick your tones smartly.The F#m is the minor 6 chord in Amaj.Whos relative major is Amaj!
Hope this helps.

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: Hmm.Interesting.My theory is kinda rusty,but I'll give it a shot.When the tune moves to F#m,Bm,C#min I'd try to stay aware of this key change.Being already familiar : with this type of transition,I'll stay away from the unstable tones and hangout in the F#min(Pentatonic)zone.Until I hear the V chord turn-around,then I know it's O.K. to return to the Amaj scale(pure).So be aware when the chord tones change, that will dictate your approach(choice of tones).The F#m,Bm,C#m is a 1,4,5,as you know.So why not handle it like an F# Blues??This transition opens up a lot of other options! : But for now,never mind the theory! When improvising,use : your ears and pick your tones smartly.The F#m is the minor 6 chord in Amaj.Whos relative major is Amaj! : Hope this helps.

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