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The Locrian Mode In 5 Positions On Guitar

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Phil Lewis Guitar

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http://www.phillewisguitar.com/TheLocrianMode.htm A guitar lesson showing you how to play the Locrian mode in 5 positions. The Locrian mode is used ...

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