the pitch axis theory: how does it work?

[choubix]

hello,

great fan of Satch I would like to know how the "pitch axis" theory works... I found a couple of videos on youtube by Satriani but: english not being my mother tongue + bad audio = I didnt get it...

Does anyone have a good link explaining the concept behind please?

actually: I would like to learn his style so I would be interested in some hints on what to look out for (scales, modes...)

thanks!

[LethalAe86TypeR]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pitch_Axis

[IbanezGirl]

Satch seems to like using the Lydian scale abit, so i'd suggest you start off getting to know that one really well.
Listen to "Flying In A Blue Dream" to hear the Lydian at work.

[Myst and rain]

You'll find this video to be quite helpful.

http://www.jemsite.com/forums/showth...light=Satriani

Alwin

[choubix]

got some problems viewing the video but the situation should be better tomorrow. some work is being done on the lines since Friday...

thanks for the link! much appreciated