The Phrygian mode (or scale) is another kind of minor scale. The characteristics of the Phrygian mode are the flattened: Second Third Sixth and Seventh The flattened third is the distinguishing trait that denotes a scale is a minor one versus a major one. The Phrygian mode is based off the third step, or third note, of a major scale. In other words, the first … [Read more...] about Theory in 300: Phrygian Mode
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An Easy-to-Use Guide to Using the Musical Modes
In this post, we're going to be taking a look at what the musical modes are and how to use them. The musical modes are one of the most misunderstood, challenging and most difficult concepts to explain - regardless of your instrument. But for bass players, where this is one of the most sought after questions that usually is faced with an unsatisfying answer (on Talkbass, use … [Read more...] about An Easy-to-Use Guide to Using the Musical Modes