In episode 154 of the guitar music theory podcast, I talk about which scales are used in the song Sweet Child of Mind by Guns and Roses. The Welcome to the Guitar Music Theory Podcast. If you're captivated by the magic of

guitar music and eager to unravel the mysteries of music theory,

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you become a more informed and skilled guitarist.

Together, we'll explore chord progression, scales, improvisation techniques, and more, unlocking the secrets

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Today we're going to take a look at what scales are used in the song Sweet Child

of Mind by Guns and Roses. This song features

prominent guitar work by Slash including the iconic opening riff and

memorable solos. The song uses Demixelidian mode, E. Alien mode, and E. harmonic minor. In this

lesson I explain each scale and its use in this quintessential rock anthem.

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