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Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Jan 19 2011, 02:15 PM

We all use different modes when we are in different moods. First check out Cosmin's new lesson, "http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Mixolydian-Phrasing-4-Variations/", and then post a reply to today's topic.

What mode do you prefer to use most often? Does your mood affect you mode?

Posted by: Ben Higgins Jan 19 2011, 02:42 PM

Good question ! I mostly seem to be in the Minor, oops, I mean Aeolian mode !! Maybe that says something about me ???????

I must admit how satisfying it is to reel off some licks in Ionian, Lydian or Mixolydian though.. the happy sounding licks are infectious. I'd actually say that playing those modes affects my mood in a positive way, rather than the other way around !

Are you storing our answers for a personality assessment ??

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jan 19 2011, 03:02 PM

Hey man!

I am a happy chap usually so, major modes are my friends I can't say that I don't enjoy some Dorian stuff though

but anyway, as they say - sad songs are the best aren't they?

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Jan 19 2011, 03:09 PM

Nah I have already assessed you, you're major with a touch of super locrian!

Posted by: thefireball Jan 19 2011, 03:17 PM

I use the Pentatonic pattern a lot. It's probably because I don't know many scales yet. I usually walk up the Minor Penta scale from the D string to the G string, bend up and release, etc. That's my favorite lick. But for some reason when I try to write a minor solo, I make it sound sad. I guess because sadness is a vulnerable state of mind for me, so it feels more personal playing in this manner. And when I'm riffing, it's always some mean sounding thing! So, I'm kind of diverse, but also limited. I need to learn more scales. I'm currently trying. I've been working at it. I'm motivated by your messages of trying hard. And thanks, Kris, for starting these topics; Gets the forum buzzing.

Posted by: Sickz666 Jan 19 2011, 03:24 PM

Natural minor / harmonic minor and phrygian dominant is the scales i use the most i guess.
I also love to throw in the blues note now and then , it has such an charming effect
But yeah , love both shredding and melodies within the natural minor and harmonic minor scales

Posted by: Ben Higgins Jan 19 2011, 03:55 PM

Haha, love it !! I would definitely say that you are a whole tone scale and chromatic scale personality !!

Posted by: Kristian Hyvarinen Jan 19 2011, 05:40 PM

Dorian mode! Mostly I feel blue and mostly I play blues.

Posted by: Bear Rose Jan 19 2011, 10:41 PM

I'm an Ionian man all the way! Can't get enough of the happy licks!

Posted by: Fran Jan 20 2011, 10:48 AM

Aeolian (minor) here mostly

Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Jan 20 2011, 12:36 PM

I prefer using mixes of notes/scales, but in diatonic modes, I use dorian frequently, although I like the sound of all modes, they are interesting

Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Jan 21 2011, 12:54 AM

I like Ionian a lot Maybe because I'm a happy kind of guy

Posted by: Daniel Realpe Jan 21 2011, 04:26 AM

Lydian is quite "hopeful", if that makes any sense

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jan 21 2011, 09:41 AM

Of course it does I totally understand what you mean mate!

Posted by: Ben Higgins Jan 21 2011, 09:50 AM

Yes, that's a real interesting way of putting it I think it's maybe because the intervals seem to soar further than Ionian or Mixolydian.. they seem to have a quality of almost 'reaching out' further into the... I dunno... positive stuff like blue skies, chirping birds & bunny rabbits etc !

Posted by: Cosmin Lupu Jan 21 2011, 09:53 AM

))))))))) that image actually made me laugh but it is very very true i ge the same feeling