Modes
Using LIMDAP to Learn the Modes of a Major Scale
LIMDAP
Lydian - 4th mode of a major scale
Ionian - 1st mode of a major scale more commonly known as a major scale
Mixolydian - 5th mode of a major scale
Dorian - 2nd mode of a major scale
Aeolian - 6th mode of a major scale more commonly known as a minor scale
Phyrgian - 3rd mode of a major scale
Minor scales are also known as Natural Minor Scales
We are missing Locrian - 7th mode of a major scale
Lesson
Difficulty: Beginner
Video Time: 14:20
In this video you will learn how to play
A Lydian
A Ionian (Major)
A Mixolydian
A Dorian
A Aeolian (Minor)
A Phyrgian
Phyrgian is the 3rd mode of a major scale. So in the case of A Phyrgian, A would be the 3rd degree (note) of an F major scale.
F Major: F G A Bb C D E F (1 flat)
A Lydian
Lydian is the 4th mode of a major scale. So in the case of A Lydian, A would be the 4th degree (note) of an E major scale.
E Major: E F# G# A B C# D# (4 sharps)