In this article I am going to explain what modes are and the theory behind them. Before you start this article you need to have an understanding of the major scale.
What are Modes?
A lot of people are confused by modes and try to stay as far away from them as possible. But really modes are quite simple to understand.
To explain modes we are going to use the C major scale. The notes in this scale are below and as you can see this scale doesn't have any sharps or flats in it.
C D E F G A B C
From this scale we can make seven different modal scales (modes). Each mode will use the same notes from the C major scale and play them in the same order but each mode will start and end on a different note.
To demonstrate this we will create seven modes from this scale.
Ionian
The first mode we can create is called the Ionian mode. The Ionian mode will start and end on the first note of a major scale, and in this case that is C
C D E F G A B C
As you may have noticed because this mode starts on the first note of the C major scale it is identical to that scale.
Each of the seven modes has it's own name and these are there original latin names.
Dorian
The dorian mode starts and ends on the second note.
D E F G A B C D E
Phrygian
The phrygian mode starts and ends on the third note.
E F G A B C D E
Lydian
The lydian mode starts and ends on the fourth note.
F G A B C D E F
Mixolydian
The mixolydian starts and ends on the fifth note.
G A B C D E F G
Aeolian
The aeolian starts and ends on the sixth note.
A B C D E F G A
Locrian
The locrian starts and ends on the seventh note.
B C D E F G A B
From just one major scale we were able to create seven modes. If you know the notes of any major scale you should now be able to create all seven modes.
Once you know the modes and you are able to play them on your instrument you can use them to make your improvising and soloing more interesting
If you need any help with modes leave a comment and I will respond.
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