The major scale modes. When you first set out to learn your scales, it can be discouraging. There are so many of them, and their names are so bewildering. The good news is that when you learn one scale, you get a bunch of other scales “for free.” This is because many scales share the same pitches, just in different orders. Scales that are related in this way are called modes.
To understand modes, picture a set of Scrabble tiles. Say you have seven Scrabble tiles that spell the word RESPECT. Now imagine your Scrabble tiles spell ABCDEFG. This post will walk you through all of the modes of C major. Each mode goes with a chord, so I’ve listed those too, along with real-world examples. C to C – Ionian mode Ionian mode is just the regular old major scale. Scale: C D E F G A B Chord: C E G B D F A -- Cmaj7 Examples include everything from “Jingle Bells” to the William Tell Overture. D to D – Dorian mode Same as the D natural minor scale, but with a natural sixth. Scale: D E F G A B C Chord: D F A C E G B -- Dm7. Relative key. Circle of fifths showing major and minor keys Relative tonic chords on C and A ( Play ). Chromatic modulation in Bach's Du grosser Schmerzensmann, BWV 300, m. 5-6 ( Play with half cadence, Play with PAC) transitions from FM to its relative minor dm through the inflection of C♮ to C♯ between the second and third chords.
The minor key starts three semitones below its relative major; for example, A minor is three semitones below its relative, C Major. G major and E minor both have a single sharp in their key signature at F♯; therefore, E minor is the relative minor of G major, and conversely G major is the relative major of E minor. A complete list of relative minor/major pairs in order of the circle of fifths is: See also[edit] References[edit] Online Guitar Tuner. Become better at Sight Reading with Practice Sight Reading.com. Understanding Modes. Online - Music Theory Online Contents. Basic Music Theory for Beginners | TrueGuitarist.com Free Video Guitar Lessons. What follows is just a brief summary of basic theory and harmony necessary to understand practical applications on your instrument. The natural sounds are: You might also find in some books the name of these notes in Italian (nothing to do with ‘solfege’!)
Do,Re,Mi,Fa,Sol,La,Si and in German C,D,E,F,G,A,H. # = sharp: raises the given note of a half step. ## = double sharp: raises the given note of two half steps (also noted ‘x’). b = flat: lowers the given note of a half step. bb = double flat: lowers the given note of two half steps. = natural: cancels sharps and flats (double natural cancels double sharps and flats). The chromatic scale contains all 12 natural and altered sound (using sharps and flats). Notes called with a different name, but identifying the same sound, are called enharmonic (i.e.: C# e Db).
An interval is the distance between two notes. Intervals of a second, third, sixths and seventh are called major. Intervals of a fourth, fifth and octave are called perfect. Free Guitar Lessons for Beginners and Easy Guitar Songs.