Memorizing Modes

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Memorizing Modes, How to think about modes while writing or improvising

Taylor G View Member Profile	Feb 8 2011, 04:00 AM
Feb 8 2011, 04:00 AM	GMC:er Posts: 2 Joined: 13-January 11 From: Florida	Hi I have a question about how to visualize mode positions. I was amazed to find out that all the 7 modes are really just the major scale pattern with different root notes within a Major scale. So really when I'm playing a C Lydian scale I am really playing the G Major scale just starting with the 4th degree of the G Major. While that's pretty simple of an idea to understand, my question is while improvising, for instance to a song in C (while choosing the C Lydian as my scale of choice) should I be thinking in my head, "ok I'm going to just play the G major while focusing on C as my root tone" Or should I only be thinking of playing the Lydian scale in any position? I hope I am phrasing my question clearly here. I want to know what goes on in the mind of a great guitar player while improvising. Learning the Major scale in all 5 positions seems like something I can do with time. But memorizing all 7 modes in all their 5 positions seems like I'd lose my mind in the process. What is the best way to go about mastering the 7 modes? You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

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Fre View Member Profile	Feb 9 2011, 08:04 AM
Feb 9 2011, 08:04 AM	Learning Rock Star Posts: 319 Joined: 10-January 10 From: Belgium	This is a very clear explanation for studying modes on practise. Thanks man! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

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Taylor G Memorizing Modes Feb 8 2011, 04:00 AM

JamesT You're doing the right thing by starting with ... Feb 8 2011, 06:35 AM

Rated Htr It's not about memorizing shapes, if you know ... Feb 8 2011, 01:37 PM

Taylor G Thanks for the feedback guys. Much appreciated. ... Feb 8 2011, 10:13 PM

Rated Htr The thing here is, get a shape of the ones you hav... Feb 8 2011, 10:28 PM

Fre This is a very clear explanation for studying mode... Feb 9 2011, 08:04 AM

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