Modes. Same notes different flavor. Unlocking the key to modes can dramatically increase your guitar prowess. Unfortunately this is perhaps one of the most confusing parts of music theory. Ionian, Dorian, Phrygian etc… sounds like a recipe for a headache. However if you can look past the complex names. A very simple pattern lies behind each.
What exactly are modes? A mode is...
Break down scales into manageable pieces. Understanding which scales to learn not only simplifies life but actually helps you to understand the relationship between various keys. There are a great deal of scales to commit to memory. The trouble does not end there however. When you have learn’t them how do you actually apply them in a practical real life situation. This is...