Modes

Modes are early forms of scales which were invented by the ancient Greeks before the major scale had been established. They are still used today to add slightly different tonal qualities to a piece of music, in preference to the constant use of the major scale. However, modes contain all the same notes of the major scale. Let’s explain: If … Read More

Fingering The Modes

A) IONIAN MODE Fingering and root note is the same as for the major scale. Listen (Ionian Mode starting on A): B) DORIAN MODE Root note is 2nd note of major scale. Listen (Dorian Mode starting on A): C) PHRYGIAN MODE Root note is 3rd note of major scale. Listen (Phrygian Mode starting on A): D) LYDIAN MODE Root note is 4th note … Read More