Hello there! Thanks for visiting this blog to learn more about the Locrian mode. If you’re a complete beginner with modes, you might want to read this article  where I cover the basics about what a mode is and start with the first one, Ionian. You can also listen to a podcast about the Locrian Mode here ! LOCRIAN Locrian is the seventh mode in the order of the modes: Ionian, Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, mixolydian, aeolian, and LOCRIAN . Here is what the scale looks and sounds l

Hello there! Thanks for visiting this blog to learn more about the Aeolian mode. If you’re a complete beginner with modes, you might want to read this article  where I cover the basics about what a mode is and start with the first one, Ionian. You can also listen to a podcast about the Aeolian Mode here ! AEOLIAN Aeolian is the sixth mode in the order of the modes: Ionian, Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, mixolydian,  AEOLIAN , and Locrian. Here is what the scale looks and sounds li

Hello there! Thanks for visiting this blog to learn more about the Mixolydian mode. If you’re a complete beginner in learning about modes, you might want to read this article where I cover the basics about what a mode is and start with the first one, Ionian. You can also listen to a podcast about the Mixolydian Mode here ! MIXOLYDIAN Mixolydian is the fifth mode in the order of the modes: Ionian, Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, MIXOLYDIAN, Aeolian, and Locrian. Mixolydian is most

Hello there! Thanks for visiting this blog to learn more about the Lydian mode! If you’re a complete beginner in learning about modes, you might want to read this article where I explain the complete basics, and start with the first mode, Ionian. You can also listen to a podcast about the Lydian Mode here . Now onto the topic of today’s article: Lydian. LYDIAN MODE Lydian is the fourth mode in the order of the modes: Ionian, Dorian, Phrygian, LYDIAN, Mixolydian Aeolian, and L

Hello there! I assume you’re reading this because you want to know more about the Phrygian mode. You’ve come to the right place! Modes can be very complex in their construction, so if you want to start with the basics, you can read this blog post . You can also listen to a podcast episode about Phrygian here . With that, let’s get into the mode of the article: PHRYGIAN. MUSIC EXAMPLES: PHRYGIAN This mode is based on a minor scale and is used in diverse genres of music. Becaus

Hello there! Wondering what the Dorian mode is or how to use it when composing? You’ve come to the right place, my friend. Now, the modes can be confusing to understand. I do my very best in explaining the details in this article, but I also have an article going over the basics of what modes are and their make up that you can read here , or a podcast on the topic you can find here . With that, let’s get into the mode of this article: Dorian! MODE: DORIAN Dorian is the second

Hello everyone! Wondering what the Ionian mode is or how to use it when composing? You've come to the right place! (And if you'd like to listen to a podcast on this topic, you can find it here .) This is a basic but complicated part of music theory, so hold on tight. A mode, as defined by a search on wikipedia , is: "a set of musical notes forming a scale and from which melodies and harmonies are constructed." In my own words, a mode is a musical scale that's built based on c

Have you ever wondered what goes on in a composer's mind while sitting down to write a piece of music? This article is based on an episode of my podcast "The Composer's Life" where I discuss my personal process of composing. Read about what I say in this article as well as tips I have for you if you are a composer, or head over and listen to the podcast ! Organic vs. Purposeful Composing The first thing that I do before sitting down to compose (because I like to use a piano)

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