Intervallic Formulas for Modes

Intervallic Formulas for Modes

Intervallic Formulas for Modes

Modes are often taught as intervallic formulas. The intervallic formula changes depending on which scale degree is functioning as the root. For example, and using the G major scale, if the ii chord Am is functioning as the root (as in “Oye Como Va” by Santana) then your ear hears everything in relation to A, not G (in fact G becomes the 7th). Count your intervals starting from A and you have the intervallic formula for Dorian mode (1 2 b3 4 5 6 b7). But the notes and patterns remain the same as G major.

With guitar modes you don’t have to learn new patterns or alter the patterns you already know. You just have to understand which scale degree you’re playing around.

I walk you through all seven major scale modes and demonstrate how to use modal scales and create modal sounds in my DVD, Guitar Modes – The Modal Scales of Popular Music. Sign up for a free preview at: https://www.guitarmusictheory.com/free

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