[Dave Wright]

Would it be possible for someone to explain breifly what these are and what their benefit is. I have seen them mentioned here recently and am curious.
Thanks

 

[LowWoodwindMan]

Hexatonics are six note scales. They are commonly made by combining two triads, such as C major with D major triads. This scale works over many different chords like C major, C lydian, D7, A- and so forth. Hexatonic scales can be made by combining any two triads of any harmonic quality (major, minor, augmented, diminished). They have a very unique sound to them.

 

[renaissance_man]

Perhaps even more accessible (and fundamental) examples would be the whole tone scale and the blues scale. Both contain six tones, as suggested by the prefix "hexa-", which means six, and the root "tonic", which reduces to "tone" and the suffix "-ic", which creates the adjective form. Just a brief study in etymology.

 

[Hammertime]

Hexatonics are six note scales. They are commonly made by combining two triads, such as C major with D major triads. This scale works over many different chords like C major, C lydian, D7, A- and so forth. Hexatonic scales can be made by combining any two triads of any harmonic quality (major, minor, augmented, diminished). They have a very unique sound to them.

Uhm, I don't really get it: a triad, is that like C-E-G and D-F#-A? If so, the hexatonic scale is these both just put together? I thought hexatonic scales also could be a whole-tone scale like: C-D-E-F#-G#-Bb...

 

[sinkdraiN]

Uhm, I don't really get it: a triad, is that like C-E-G and D-F#-A? If so, the hexatonic scale is these both just put together? I thought hexatonic scales also could be a whole-tone scale like: C-D-E-F#-G#-Bb...

C E G + D F# A = C D E F# G A

C E G# = D F# A# = C whole-tone scale (based on Augmented triads)

...and my favorite
C maj + F# maj = C C# E F# G A#

 

[docformat]

Is there a good book for this stuff?

 

[ZenBen]

Walt Weiskopf (sp?) has a good book on triad pairs. I think its called Intervallic Improvisations. One of the Bergonzi books deals with this too I think.

Another book is called something like: Extentions for Jazz. Its by one of the guys who wrote paterns for jazz. Sorry I can't be more specific.

 

[sinkdraiN]

Bergonzi's latest is on Hexatonics but it's difficult to find. Walt Weiskopf's book "intervallic improvisation" (I think thats the name) and gary Campbell's "Triad Pairs" are the leading books.

 

[jazzbluescat]

Hexatonic scales are what witches give you to work on.

 

[Nefertiti]

I have all three of those books and I think Bergonzi's is the best. The only thing about his book is that it can be overwelming because there are so many patterns and pages.

 

[TJS]

I picked this one from an Alan Holdsworth book. C D# E G G# B C. He also sometimes uses a version of it that adds more passing tones to create a really interesting symmetrical scale. C D D# E F# G G# A# B C.

 

[Sivarix]

Combination of A, C# and F major triads give you FG#ACC#EF, works good on a Dmi chord...

(it's also on Blues and the Abstract Truth, Oliver Nelson)

 

[littlemanbighorn]

I'm also a big fan of playing whatever the diatonic scale for a given chord is and omitting the root(ie. A-B-C-D-E-F over G7 or E-F-G-A-B-C over Dm7) I used to have a problem with playing too many roots on strong beats on solos, which can take the life out of an otherwise good solo.

A hexatonic scale is a term that applies to any 6 note scale, not just ones based on a combination of two triads. D-D#-E-F-F#-G is also a hexatonic scale.

 

[Dr G]

Bergonzi's latest is on Hexatonics but it's difficult to find.

Have you tried http://www.jerrybergonzi.com/books.htm ?