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How do Modes work?
A Mode is a type of scale. For example, Modes are alternative tonalities (scales) that can be derived from the familiar major scale by starting on a different scale tone. Music that uses the traditional major scale can be said to be in the Ionian Mode.
What chords go with what Modes?
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 |
Can you play Modes in any key?
Most people are taught to start on the note of the major scale associated with the mode they want to play. ... Once you learn the method I'm about to show you, you'll be able to bang out any mode in any key as quickly as you can find the root note on the 6th string.
