Hi All,
I am trying to get my head around modes theory. Have got the basics i.e. the names, patterns etc.
Now the application of the theory (the difficult bit)
An example.
I have the following chord progression Gm Am C Gm
So, I must be in the scale of F, but my tonal centre is G,
therefore for the melody or licks etc. I should be using G-Dorian.
Is my assumption correct?
Steve
Use of modes
I'm pretty hazy on modal theory but I would say that you are correct.
One part of yourterminology isn't quite right.
You should say that you are in the key of F (not the scale of F).
You would use the F major scale but centered on G - or in other words as you say G Dorian Scale.
One part of yourterminology isn't quite right.
You should say that you are in the key of F (not the scale of F).
You would use the F major scale but centered on G - or in other words as you say G Dorian Scale.