April 16, 2008

Major Scale Modes: Part 3

This Major Scale Mode video shows the 3-note-per-string patterns for the guitar fretboard.

These modal patterns are based on using the 1st finger for the root note. They clearly demstrate the difference between each mode.

Just remember…

for major chords (the 1 and 4 chords of the major scale) you can use the Ionian or Lydian modes
for dom7 chords use the Mixolydian mode
for mi7 chords, use the Dorian, Phrygian or Aeolian modes

The next video will show a quick and dirty way to play modes with pentatonic scales.

If you have any questions please leave a comment below.

Filed under Guitar Theory by The Tortoise on Apr 16th, 2008. Comment.

Comments on Major Scale Modes: Part 3

April 18, 2008

sam @ 7:05 am

There is no doubt of your command of music concepts Maestro and your ability to covey the concepts across to students. Your charts are crystal clear .

August 31, 2009

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Hi Rob. Nope, never heard of it. Had to look it up on You Tube!! I'm a rock/blues guy. Never played classical and know little about it. So not sure my stuff will help you if you can play that good and you're into classical.

Thanks for your comment.