The Lydian Mode
The Lydian mode starts on the fourth scale degree and like the corresponding chord is major in nature. It has been described as having a modern sound, giving drive or…
The Phrygian Mode
The Phrygian mode starts on the third scale degree and like the corresponding chord is minor in nature. It has been described as having an exotic sound, sometimes a Spanish…
The Dorian Mode
The Dorian mode starts on the second scale degree and like the corresponding chord is minor in nature. It can help give a jazzy feel to your music, without necessarily…
The Ionian Mode (Major Scale)
As I've said in previous posts, modes are a very good way to introduce melodies / lead lines / solos into your songs. I'll outline each mode and the type…
Phrasing and developing your own style
Firstly I must apologise for the delay with this blog post - I started writing it about 6 weeks ago. If nothing else it's proof that good ideas and good…
Modes demystified
Modes. A subject that tends to send a shudder down most guitarists' spines. And to be honest, it was the one thing when I started learning theory that really confused…
An introduction to melody
It's a long time ago now, but the secondary school I attended was fairly small. Within my year there were established groups of friends. Although everyone did pretty much get…