modes

Anybody know of a comprehensive (and I mean comprehensive :) book all about scales for bass guitar. Not the actual scales, but specifically on how to use them? Having difficulty getting my head around all the different scales and how to apply them to creating bass lines Questions like: 1. Can...

Which scales go over which chords? Lets say the backing chord is C major: - the C major scale - all modes of the C mayor scale, which are build of the exact same notes like the C major scale. Including Aeolian, the relative minor. So far so good.. Do I have to keep "switching scales" with...

Hello mates! I just wanna share that when practicing and jamming, as a way to practice but for fun too, I go over different modes. Let's say if the jam goes G7 - Dm7 , I play you know mixo in G, dorian in D, but I also go Ionian C, Phrygian in E, Lydian F, and the thing is that in my ears I...

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If you care to help I have a few questions that would really help me out by answering. #1: MODES: I've been learning my modes and I have them down pretty well - as well as scale degrees and their qualities. So if it's a 251 progression should I play 2 Dorian, 5 Mixolydian, 1 Ionian? Or just...

Hello all, It shouldn't be, but my music theory is a bit flaky, so hoping my betters here can confirm or expand on this... I think I've been a bit duped by a questionable (and in some cases plain wrong) "bass theory" poster I bought online. I've seen a few different iterations of it online...

A wrap-up of the 7 modes on a 4 string bass. This video includes all modes, their respective chords, basslines and my thoughts on how to think of them in 3rds https://youtu.be/r5PBzsc47vA www.thebassguitarchannel.com

So I know modes are derived from the major scale C Ionion D Dorian etc. And how they fit over there own key. (Am I right about that?) But is it limited to that? Meaning could you play the Dorian mode over C or F? Instead always D? I mean I've played it over d minor and it sounds good. But I...

hey all! check out my video on modes on the bass and some ways to use them, enjoy!

Hey, guys, I got this kinda complex (for me) question that needs answering: been playing for about 17 years and I never paid attention to the whole scales and modes thing before. I know the basic construction of a major scale, natural, harmonic and melodic minor, intervals in such scales, etc...

Hi Fellow bass player. I hope everyone is healthy and keeping a positive vibe where possible?! I've had a little more time this past week to make several new You Tube videos on a variety of bass topics. I am also delivering all of my one-to-one lessons over Skype, Zoom, FaceTime etc. If...

Seems it’s only good for mainly soloing. And fills I guess. Your thoughts? And jazz I guess. I play for my church and doesn’t seem like I need it much. But I guess good to know anyway as a bassist. That’s why I wonder what your thoughts are. Thanks

I can't believe I'm going to do this. I'm posting my excitement about the modes again. I know. (I was in two branches of the military too. Some people just don't learn.) (I'm posting this in a new thread because the last one went to crazy town...multiple times.) Arthur C. Clarke wrote "Any...

I've been playing music for decades, multiple instruments, multiple genres/styles, I've somehow never gotten around to learning the modes. But I want to improvise melodic bass lines (and actually lead-like lines behind my wife), so decided to start studying them. I wasn't even sure why other...

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Hello, Is there a comprehensive book, list or website with tablatures for double octaves of all scales and modes? I was thinking about getting bass grimoire but was wondering if anyone else has utilized this?

Hi all, I'm using the book Berkeley Jazz bass to better understand how to build a solid walking bass line. Unfortunately, I don't quite get the need for modal scales at the moment. Take a look at the first four bars of Rhythm Changes coming from figure 2.17 of the book. The progression is...

I am not a salsa player, just a bassist killing time between gigs in a hotel room. This weekend its mostly C&W for the convention crowd, so I need something to get the taste out of my mouth. When I see a Dm7b5/G7/Cm7, I think immediately harmonic ii/V/i . But when I look at the rest of the...

Hi Bassists! I'm in the process of putting together a handful of free bass tuition videos for you tube. As a pro player and successful educator of some of the best new bass players in the UK I would love to put up some videos of material that you'd be interested in. If any of you guys have any...

Hey guys, this is my first time posting here :hyper:, although I've been a regular visitor for about 10 years! I'd just like to share with you all an unfinished music theory book that I began in 2013. I had planned to use it as part of a university project, but ended up taking different...

Hi all, I have been playing for a little while, and am trying to practice the modes of the major scale. I can see that there a are 7 modes in the Ionian modal scales, but the 2 books I have that show this scale, and all other scales incidentally, only show 5 box patterns. So, for the Ionian...

Hi all, I have been playing for a little while, and am trying to practice the modes of the major scale. I can see that there a are 7 modes in the Ionian modal scales, but the 2 books I have that show this scale, and all other scales incidentally, only show 5 box patterns. So, for the Ionian...

Firstly, I'd like to say thank you for all the great musical advice and knowledge you've shared with us on TalkBass. I, personally, can only speak for myself, but, I must say that, I've learned bounds in the past few weeks. Be it from your inspiring posts, or from practice and research after the...

I'm a nube trying to learn some music theory online. I'm really struggling mentally but I'm in it for the long hall. In the Dorian mode 1,2,b3,4,5,6,b7 what does the b3 and b7 actually mean? I know b3 is an F and b7 is a C, however I don't understand the designation (b)? I'm sure this is...

Hi everyone, I was recently looking at "Norwegian Wood", and learnt of its parallel with All Blues (the All Blues as Miles played it). They're also great examples of the Mixolydian and Dorian modes. So I've put together a harmonic look at the two tunes, and also a look at the jazz side of All...

I am a keyboard player first bass player second and now I am taking my bass playing more seriously. I understand the theory of modes but when it comes to the bass because I am still learning all the notes on my 5 string so it is a struggle finding the correct fingering for the various modes...

I'm sure this has already been 'discovered', but I was trying to combine the idea of practicing from the lowest available note, going through the modes, and also through the circle of fifths. I "found" this pattern, looking at the lowest available note (on a 4 string) cycling through the circle...

Hey, I have more students asking about modes and have learned that it is best to "dissect" the modes and break them down to their interval structure. This way you can see the exact intervals that make the modes what they are. For example a Dorian mode is a minor scale with a major 6th...

Hey all - if you haven't heard of Daric Bennett wanted to share some info on him. His is a crazy amazing bass player and teacher. He's got a bunch of free bass lessons his site daricbennett.com and on YouTube. Also big followings on Facebook and Instagram if you want to keep track of what he's...