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Manimal
04-24-2003, 06:06 PM
I'd like to start experimenting with modes a little. Can anyone give me a link that shows which modes sound good with which chords?

Thanks,
Manimal

SLY
04-25-2003, 07:12 AM
Same chords that goes with a scale goes with it's modes , just different order.

noticingthemistake
04-26-2003, 10:28 AM
Ionian (major scale)- Anything major.

Dorian - ii in a major key, alternative for some minor 7 chords, minor 6 chords, minor 6/9 chords. Often used in jazz.

Phrygian - iii in a major key, alternative for minor 7th chord although dorian is probably better.

Lydian - IV in a major key, alternative for any major chord. Works well over major 7(b5) and major 7(#11) chords.

Mixolydian - V in a major key. Great scale for Dominant 7 chords.

Aeolian (natural minor) - Anything minor.

Locrian - viio in a major key. Minor 7(b5) chords.