Hi,


Listen to this solo, and try to hear the mode of the music.


http://soundcloud.com/jonas-tamas-guitar/guess-the-mode

First step: try to locate the root (the note that sounds the most natural if you play it when the music is on).

Second step: if you have the root, check the 3rd note of the scale. Is it a major 3rd or a minor 3rd?

Third step:
if it is a major 3rd, then check whether the scale is ionian (major), lydian or mixolydian
if it is a minor 3rd, then check whether the scale is aeolian (minor), dorian or phrygian


Theory refresher:

Lydian: same as the major scale, but the 4th note is raised with a half step.
Mixolydian: same as the major scale, but the 7th note is lowered with a half step.

Dorian: same as the minor scale, but the 6th note is raised with a half step.
Phrygian: same as the minor scale, but the 2th note is lowered with a half step.



(the mode is not locrian, so this time we can discard it )



After step #03 you have the correct mode

D lydian

very nice playing too by the way

Dang, beat me to it...yup D Lydian!

Going to listen to that a few more times...amazing playing, some REALLY nice phrases in there!

Yes, D lydian - Patrik is the winner, I'll send you the gift via PM!

And thanks so much for the kind words too




Thanks a lot, I'm glad you like it!


I can see that this has been your very first post as a GMC member. I'd like to take this opportunity to welcome you to the community! And I've decided that as a welcome gift for you, you are a winner too, and get the prize as well.

I'll write a PM, and send you the download link.