Modes

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Modes

A clear and practical explanation of diatonic modes. Modes are names for the way the major scale fits around each chord in a key.

This series is still in development. In the meantime, see Diatonic modes in the Fretboard Foundation book.

Major

Ionian Mode (I) In development
The major scale.
Lydian Mode (IV) In development
The major scale rooted on the IV chord.
Mixolydian Mode (V) In development
The major scale rooted on the V chord.

Minor

Aeolian Mode (vi) In development
The natural minor scale. The major scale rooted on the vi chord.
Dorian Mode (ii) In development
The major scale rooted on the ii chord.
Phrygian Mode (iii) In development
The major scale rooted on the iii chord.
Locrian Mode (vii°) In development
The major scale rooted on the vii° chord.

First lesson

Ionian Mode (I)

Chapter: Diatonic modes

The chapter on diatonic modes in the Fretboard Foundation book.