Way to remember the order of modes

[Wild_Child]

Originally Posted by MattyCakes

no i know, i mean if you played the ionian dorian... etc. in correct order in the key of C, all of the notes from those "modes" make up the C major scale

Except then you wouldn't be playing modes. In order to play modally you need harmonisation otherwise, yes, it would sound like you're just playing the C major scale.

Modes are not just playing the major scale starting on a different note. People (well.. just guitarists really) often think of it like this and they are wrong. Each mode has a unique set of intervals that can be brought out when played in context.

I agree with the statement that modes are beyond 'basic' theory. But assuming a person has a grasp of 'basic' theory (intervals, chord construction etc) then modes of the major scale would be a useful thing to learn.

[MattyCakes]

correct

[neoclassical]

Newbie here. This is my favorite way to remember the modes:
I
Do
Pot
Leave
Me
A
lone

Adam

[Valhalla]

The best way is just through boneheaded repetition....Repeat the order out loud, in your head, and write them out constantly until you have the order memorized...Doesn't take too long...You don't need these stupid mnemonic devices.

[MattyCakes]

wierd mnemonic?

always thought it was spelled differently

[CalledToArms]

honestly the best way to remember the modes in a simple form when youre starting out as newbie imo is not by the order but how they differ from the major and minor scales ie what notes are sharped or flatted or a better way, what intervals are changed

[Valhalla]

Originally Posted by MattyCakes

wierd mnemonic?

always thought it was spelled differently

Nope! Ever heard of the movie with Keanu Reeves, Johnny Mnemonic? Not that I advocate watching anything with Keanu in it...His bad acting will scar your mind for life..lol

[MattyCakes]

Originally Posted by Valhalla

Nope! Ever heard of the movie with Keanu Reeves, Johnny Mnemonic? Not that I advocate watching anything with Keanu in it...His bad acting will scar your mind for life..lol

hey i liked the replacements!

[shredthisway]

I like " If Deep Purple Likes Madonna A Lot"