Allen Hinds

MasterClass Series
Major Scale Modes - Volume 1
Scale Charts
Transcription By:
David Clayton
GuitarBreakdown.com

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Take notice of how the patterns for the C Ionian

mode, D Dorian mode and the G Mixolydian mode
are all the same.
This holds true for all the other modes that come from the
C Major Scale (E Phrygian, F Lydian, A Aeolian and B Locrian).
These modes share the same exact notes but what
makes them sound different and unique are the intervals
between the notes.
Focus on the Root note of each mode (highlighted in Red) and hear
the whole step and half step intervals. This is sometimes
easier to hear when played over a chord
(C major 7th chord for C Ionian, D minor 7th chord for D Dorian
and G dominant 7th chord for G Mixolydian)

These aren't the only patterns ... there are hundreds of ways
to play scales and modes. These are just some of the
more common patterns.
The whole goal is to hear the difference between these modes as well
as coming up with patterns that click with your brain and allow
you to see the fretboard better.
Experiment with combining patterns and sliding between patterns
in different ways. But always be listening to the important
tones of whatever mode you are playing.
Resolve on strong tones (root, 3rd, 5th, 7th).

As with everything you learn ... experiment and discover

what works best for you.
Maybe playing patterns of 3 notes on one string then 2 notes on the next
and repeating that up each set of strings is more comfortable for you.
Maybe that gets you to see the fretboard differently
and helps you navigate easier.
Don't lose sight on the fact that the ultimate goal is to make music.
So always listen to what you are playing ... get outside of the brain and
the visual aspect of it all and hear the notes and intervals.
Take your time and enjoy the process ... that's the fun part ... exploring!