Hey Friend,
Today we’re starting a series of exercises that start off in one mode, but when you finish the pattern, you end up in another. The exercises are simple pairings of two concurrent modes.
If you’ll recall, a mode is a scale pattern from within a musical key. There are seven modes, and the note you start with (scale degree) determines which mode you’re playing in.
For example, you could play the first mode (I, or Ionian) in the key of C major and it looks like this:
C D E F G A B
You could transition into the fifth mode (V, or Mixolydian), starting on the G note like this:
G A B C D E F
You’re still playing in the key of C major using the same notes, you just changed the reference point. It’s like you’re driving in the same town, but you changed streets…
The exercises are pretty simple, but you will get a good finger workout. You’ll continue to build your dexterity and get some good stretches in. Here are the exercise files:
I realize that if you're on an acoustic guitar, these will be a bit more… challenging.
Do the best you can. I’ve take this into consideration for the next few days of exercises, but I think you can handle it today.
These scale exercises might seem a bit boring, but I promise, they’re working on your ears, brain and fingers to make you a better musician. When we get to the next set of exercises (after these mode combos), you’re going to see how these scales can help you create cool riffs and melodies.
Catch you tomorrow.
Peace~
Dave
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