Many - in fact most - of the guitar-related media uses modal theory to discuss and analyse music theory. I have a great problem with modal theory. I believe it is one of the greatest misdirections committed against guitarists who are trying to extend their theoretical knowledge. Modal theory is useless, pointless, more than likely harmful, and non-applicable to modern music.
To cut to the chase, so that we move on, I ask this question to modal theorists: I am improvising over a chord progression that is Dm7/ G7/ Cma7. I play the notes F D B. What mode am I using?
Modal theory is a myth designed to confuse musicians (mainly guitarists) about improvisation. I look foward to your answers/comments/ and questions.
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or this site.
Clyde.
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You could be using any mode?
Thanks for your reply, drg. Yes, you could be using any mode. More to the point, NOT using ANY mode, but playing from the tonal centre - C Major. Then, if you know C major all over the fretboard, there is no need to think modally.
Cheers, Clyde.
Modes just mess with your brain. I agree that they are pointless and cause more trouble than they are worth.Relating chord progressions, through analysis, to a tonal centre is a much better way of understanding the movement of the music and it creates a more open plane for exploring improvisation.
Dig the blog by the way Clyde
you're using the ionian mode.
the II - V - I chord progression simply represents the resolution from the dominant to the tonic chords in a key signiature.
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