Type Of Music/Modes

What type of music goes with what mode, generally speaking.

Ionian (major) - just about everything

Dorian - Mostly found in Jazz

Phrygian - Spanish sounding mode

Aeolian (minor) - just about everything

Lydian - very colorful scale, often used alot in all ranges of music.

The rest are mostly for harmonizing, there are very few mixolydian or locrian compositions.

I suggest learning there sound and just apply them to any type of music. They don't really have a fixed genre of music applied to them, although they all produce a different sense of music.

I find the Dorian is used alot for blues/jazz and phrygian is used alot for metal/flaminco. The minor scale(Aeolian) is used for rock. But I find the others aren't mentioned much.

Originally posted by Tele Master
...But I find the others aren't mentioned much.

Cuz they aren't played as much .

dorian, jazz, fusion,blues and rock
phrygian, flamenco, fusion,speed metal
lydian, jazz,fusion,rock and country
mixolydian,blues,country,rockabilly,and rock
locrian,jazz,and fusion
aeolian (natural minor scale),pop,blues,rock,heavy metal,country and fusion.

realy you know there isnt any set rule to using any of the above modes, the only limitation is your creativity and how you use them. dont be afraid to mix them in together. i suggest you learn them all and get your ears used to the tone differences between them and then just start mixing them in together for a tottaly melodic original sound. have fun with them thats what it is all about because if you make learning fun you never get bored and you practice more.
god bless tim pate