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Download Mastering the Modes E Book

Author: Chuck Anderson
Publisher: Chuck Anderson Publications – (42 pages)
ISBN: 0-9719730-9-1 Published: November 2003
Size: 8.5 x 11 inches (coil binding)
Product Code: MM1

The modes are a system of scales and chords dating back to Pythagoras of ancient Greece. They were heavily in use for a period of church music known as Gregorian Chant. They have also influenced the music of many diverse Western cultures.

Mastering the modes is an outstanding way to expand your concept of harmonic and melodic tonality. Key writing and improvising are important but limited. Modes provide a way of creating “shades” of major and minor keys. Once learned, modes will give you powerful new insights into the possibility of creativity.

  • Intro
    • Summary of whole – half step patterns for modes
  • The Characteristic Scale Step
  • How to Stress a Note
    • Characteristic Scale Steps
    • Characteristic Chords
  • Summary of Characteristic Chords
  • Mode – Major Scale Relationship
  • Mode With a C Root
  • Generalized
  • Working with the Modes
  • Characteristic Scale Steps of the Modes
  • Modes as Derivations of the Blues Scale
  • Modes as Derivations of the Pentatonic Scale
  • The ‘Devils” Mode
  • The Pedal Bass
  • Quartal Chords
  • Mode Scale & Chord Charts
    • Dorian Mode
    • Phrygian Mode
    • Lydian Mode
    • Mixolydian Mode
    • Aeolian Mode
    • Locrian Mode
    • Ionian Mode
  • Conclusion

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