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Chapter 2 - The Modes

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IONIAN MODE

The mode that starts on the FIRST degree of the entire major scale, is the Ionian mode. It is the PURE MAJOR scale.

The pattern in the diagram below, contains two Ionian modes, hooked together. This is one of the most beneficial patterns to learn. This pattern will make it a lot easier, to understand some of the chords and arpeggios that relate to the Ionian mode.

This is just one possible way to play the Ionian mode.

This is the tablature for the above Ionian mode, in the key of "E" major.

Remember the first degree indicates the major key name.

Memorize the Ionian mode pattern in the diagram above. Play it repeatedly, both forwards and backwards, until it's easy to recall and play. Make sure that the picking hand uses an up and down picking stroke, not just all down strokes.

This is the entire major scale in the key of "E" major.

An Ionian mode, in the key of "E" major, consists of an E, F#, G#, A, B, C# and a D#.

Notice that the Ionian mode, is part of the entire major scale.

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