I made it to the next level yesterday when I finally put 2 and 2 toghether to realize the Merlin was built for the key of A mjor also. Here are some new scales, modes, and chords based on this different point of view.
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A Major Scale
DD====================1==
A---------------------4---5---6-------
D---4---5---6---7---------------------
B Dorian Mode
DD================1==2==
A---------------4---5---6-------------
D---5---6---7-------------------------
C# Phyrgian
DD==============1==2==3==
A------------4---5---6-----------------
D---6---7-------------------------------
D Lydian Mode
DD============1==2==3==4==
A--------4---5---6-----------------------
D----7------------------------------------
A Major
==6==
---4---
---4---
A Major (difficult)
==1==
---2---
---4---
B minor
==7==
---5---
---5---
B minor (difficult)
==2==
---3---
---5---
C# minor
==6==
---4---
---6---
C# Major or minor
==6==
---6---
---6---
D major (uke sound)
==4==
---5---
---7---
D Major
==2==
---0---
---0---
E Major (no E)
==5==
---6---
---5---
E major or minor
==5==
---4---
---5---
F# minor
==4==
---5---
---6---
F# minor
==6==
---5---
---4---
G# diminished
==7==
---6---
---5---
G# diminished
==5==
---6---
---7---
If you want to observe the point where the Seagull Merlin tips between the two keys (A Major(B Dorian Mode) & D Major) try playing "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" starting with "B" the 5th fret of the low D string. The song uses both the "G" and "G#".
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Crafted in LaPatrie Quebec, Canada and inspired by the dulcimer, the Seagull Merlin is a very portable & compact 4-string diatonic acoustic instrument that is simply fun to play and very hard to put down. This instrument was designed to introduce & stimulate people of all ages (some of whom may not necessarily be players) to the joy of creating & playing music. This is further accentuated by the Merlin’s diatonic scale, in which the player will find it nearly impossible to hit an “off note” on the fingerboard.
The Seagull Merlin Natural SG is available with the option of a solid spruce top or solid mahogany top, both with satin oil finishes. It features a 'mustache' style Tusq bridge & compensated saddle by Graphtech, a 3-piece rock maple body with drive-through neck design and vintage style open-geared tuners.
Whether they are just starting out on a stringed instrument or are a professional musician, players from all levels will find the Merlin to be an attractive addition to their musical palette. This is especially true with a look at its incredibly affordable North American price tag of $129 street!!
See the Seagull Merlin at WINTER NAMM in the Godin showroom #211A
Further model info at: www.seagullguitars.com
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