Major Scale Parent Framework
Every mode is a rotation of the major scale starting on a different degree (Ionian to Locrian).
Step-by-Step Bass Tutorial
Bass Guitar Modes Explained Simply (With Audio & TAB)
Understand musical modes on bass guitar: Dorian funk, Phrygian metal tension, Lydian brightness, and Mixolydian blues pull.
Step-by-Step Practice Guide
Minor Modes (Dorian, Phrygian, Aeolian)
Compare the natural 6th of Dorian against the flat 2nd of Phrygian for dark mood shades.
Dominant Mode (Mixolydian)
Major 3rd with a flat 7th creates the signature groove of funk, blues, and classic rock.
Application in Basslines
Choose modes based on the chord family rather than thinking about the parent major scale key signature.