I've recorded a simple
backing track with some drums and an easy rhytm part based on D. I use this to practice my scales. I know all the modes and when practicing I just run over the whole the fretboard.
the modes I use are G-Ionic, A-Dorian, B-Phrygian, C-Lydian, D-Mixolydian, E-Aeolian & F#-Locrian
Or for a different feeling I can move the scales up and start from the A-Ionic, B-Dorian, C#-Phrygian, D-Lydian, E-Mixolydian, F#-Aeolian and G#-Locrian.
in the first example I tend to start-finish my licks on the note G, and in the second example I start-finish a lot on the note A.
I don't know how to tell which mode/scale I'm using. Do I look at the note I use a lot in the scales, or do I look at the rhytm part to tell my friends what I'm playing? So in the first example, do I say " I'm playing in D-Mixolydian" or do I say "I'm playing G-Ionic/major" ?
I hope my question is clear, if not, please feel free to ask (or ignore

).