I was recently asked how do I apply these modes into my playing?
1. Take one mode a week and concentrate on hearing the sound and the feel it creates. Record the chord progressions and SLOWLY listen to how each note reacts with each chord.
2. Its also necessary to start learning a wide variety of Pop and Jazz standards to truly appreciate the application of these modes. Here are some of the most commonly used modes:
Major Scale Modes:
Ionian mode1
Dorian mode 2
Aeolian mode 6
Mixolydian mode 5
Harmonic Minor Modes
Aeolian #7 mode 1
Phrygian Dominent mode 5
Ultralocrian mode 7
Melodic Minor
Dorian #7 mode 1
Lydian Dominent mode 4
Superlocrian mode 7
Harmonic Major Modes
Ionian b6 mode 1
Dorian b5 mode 2
Superphrygian mode 3
Mixolydian b9 mode 5
Always try to have or make these assignments fun!
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Now transpose these to each position (register) of your instrument, then to all 15 keys.
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Vince Lauria Sun and Earth Music
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