Modes
Modes probably cause more confusion than anything else when it comes to learning the guitar and music theory. As this section develops you will be exploring modes and their use in soloing. They will be explained in a simple to understand fashion that will take the mystery out of them once and for all.
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- The Aoelian Mode
Let’s continue our study of modes with the aoelian mode, also know as the natural minor scale. It is simply the major scale starting on the 6th note. The natural minor scale works well in certain progressions that are found in heavier rock music.
Read More» - The Mixolydian Mode
Let’s start our exploration of the modes with the mixolydian mode. Why the mixolydian mode? Because it is the
Read More» - What Are Modes?
The simple answer…modes are simply scales. The two words are interchangeable.
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Don’t try to make it it any more complicated than that.