Built on the 2nd degree of the major scale and with a trademark bittersweet sound, the Dorian mode is a favourite amongst jazz and blues players. And, though you can certainly use it in any genre, the ...

Learn some basics of modal scales with our lesson on Dorian mode. You’ve probably heard of modes, even if you don’t know what they are. The basics are very simple: play the major scale but don’t start ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Alex Skolnick is known for his jazz trio these days, but he started out as the fret-melting ...

You’ve memorized the modes - but how do you use them? In this video, we go beyond the theory charts and scales to explore what each mode feels like. From the hopeful lift of Lydian to the brooding ...

From their meaning to their history in Western music, here's an easy guide to modes. The word ‘mode’ comes from the Latin for ‘manner, or method’ but musical modes all originated in ancient Greece, so ...