Diatonic 3rds in 4 Modes

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Includes:

Backing Tracks
Ionian (Major) in D.mp3
Mixolydian (b7) in A.mp3
Dorian (b3, b7) in Em.mp3
Aeolian (Nat’l min.) in Bm.mp3

PDF Documents
3rds on B&E strings.pdf
3rds on G&B strings.pdf
4 modes on scale circle.pdf

Notes:

• Getting familiar with diatonic thirds can really open up your understanding of the guitar neck, modes and harmony. It's a great way to add more interest to your soloing.

• In Ionian (major scale), the order of the thirds is Maj. Min. Min. Maj. Maj. Min. Min. (and back to Maj.). But I think it's best to think of it as a circle.

• Just remember you'll never play more than 2 Majors or 2 Minors in a row.

• In this lesson I use D major, because it starts near the nut but uses no open strings (and is therefore movable).

• D Ionian = A Mixolydian = Em Dorian = Bm Aeolian. Therefore, you can play the D Major series to all 4 backing tracks!

• Though the notes are the same, each mode has a different "tone center."

• The goal is to get so familiar with the series that your ear tells you if the next third will be major or minor.

• In actual use, combine diatonic thirds with other scales, arpeggios, licks, lines, rhythms, etc.

Enjoy!

—DP