Built on the 2nd degree of the major scale and with a trademark bittersweet sound, the Dorian mode is a favourite amongst jazz and blues players. And, though you can certainly use it in any genre, the ...
The exotic sounding Phrygian mode is employed by everyone from Latin rockers to classic metallers like Black Sabbath and Metallica. It's also a go-to for guitarists faking their way through a ...
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Guitar modes lesson 1: The Ionian mode is the same as the major scale – here’s what makes it work
The ‘happiest’ sounding of the modes, the Ionian is identical to the major scale, so it’s highly likely you’re already playing it on guitar. However, things really come alive when you approach Ionian ...
Guitar skills: Essentially, a mode is a scale that doesn’t start on its root note. For example, the Lydian mode starts on the fourth note of the major scale, so C ...
Take your next step with modal scales as we look at the clashing, dissonant tones of the Phrygian mode. Modes are a simple concept - think of them as scales that ...
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