Topmusicanswers
- Which modes go with which chords?
- How do you make modes with chords?
- Do modes change chords?
- What are guitar modes?
Which modes go with which chords?
Major chords follow the formula 1-3-5-7. Both Ionian and Lydian modes contain these notes; therefore either mode can be used.
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Seventh Chords and Modes.
| Chord Quality | Mode |
|---|---|
| Major, Major 7 | Ionian, Lydian |
| Minor, Minor 7 | Dorian, Phrygian, Aeolian |
| Major, Dominant 7 | Mixolydian |
| Diminished, Minor7b5 | Locrian |
How do you make modes with chords?
A simple way to do this on guitar is to play the low E or A string as a bass note. And then play a mode which has that note as its root. For instance, you can play low E on every four beats, and then play around with the notes of an E mode, such as E Mixolydian. For a broader application, you can play a vamp.
Do modes change chords?
The chords available to you in a given key are the same no matter what mode you choose. This is because you're still constructing the chords from the same set of 7 notes.
What are guitar modes?
Modes for guitar are derived from the major scale. ... CDEFGABC = 1st mode: Ionian (actually major scale) DEFGABCD = 2nd mode: Dorian (start from 2nd note) EFGABCDE = 3rd mode: Phrygian (start from 3rd note) FGABCDEF = 4th mode: Lydian (start from 4th note)
