Quick overview of modes and how and when to use them The Ionian mode – Also known as the major scale. The dorian mode – Built on the second degree of the major scale, used over a minor family chord such as min6 or min13. A common chord progression would be a ii – V chord progression. The phrygian mode – Built on the third degree of the major scale, although minor by description, this mode is often used Continue
Songwriting thought of the Day
Are you writing lyrics or poems?
- Are you completely certain on the difference between the two?
- Do you know how to turn a poem into a lyric?
- Do you know why one might be better than the other when turned into a song?
