Modal interchange progressions

Modal interchange refers to the use of “borrowed” chords. Consider the following scenario: our song is in C major, and contains the chords I, vi, IV, V or C, A^min, F, G. At some point, the F chord becomes an F^min chord, borrowed from the parallel C minor. This is an example of mode mixture.

1. What are modal interchange chords?
2. How do you do modal interchange?

What are modal interchange chords?

Modal interchange, sometimes called modal mixture, is a guitar technique through which you combine chords from parallel scales. ... For example, the A major scale and the A minor scale are parallel. Because the tonic pitch remains the same with modal interchange, it isn't considered a key change.

How do you do modal interchange?

Some General Guidelines When Exploring Modal Interchange On Your Own

1. Make sure that there is no conflict between the melody and the chords.
2. Make sure that the original key is clearly established.
3. Modal interchange chords should be preceded- and followed by diatonic chords.
4. Do not overuse.