Understand Modes in 1 Minute! #guitarlessons #musictheory #guitarsolo

Understand Modes in 1 Minute!  #guitarlessons #musictheory #guitarsolo

An introduction to modal music, in this mini guitar lesson I’ll break down how the major scale can be used to determine the 7 modes of the major scale, opening the door to a vast world of melodic possibilities. Stay tuned for an in-depth follow-up breaking down tips and tricks for all 7 modes of the major scale. Enjoy your progress! -Rob

📚Lesson Summary:
The seven modes of the major scale are created by playing the same set of notes but beginning and resolving on different scale degrees. For example, if you play a C major scale starting from its first note, you’re playing the first mode—C Ionian—ideal for soloing in the key of C major.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting…

If you shift your starting point to the second note, D, while keeping the same pattern, you’ll produce the second mode—D Dorian. This means that when jamming in D minor, you can simply use the notes of the C major scale to achieve the rich and mysterious Dorian sound. The key difference is that D now functions as your root note and tonal center. The same process can be applied to all 7 notes of the major scale to produce the following modes:

C Ionian – Play the C major scale over C major chord.
D dorian – Play the C major scale over D minor chord.
E Phrygian – Play the C major scale over an E minor chord.
F Lydian – Play the C major scale over an F major chord.
G Mixolydian – Play the C major scale over a G major chord.
A Aeolian – Play the C major scale over A minor chord.
B Locrian – Play the C major scale over B half-diminished.

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