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by Supernaut » Tue Jun 13, 2006 6:09 pm
Which of the modes is quite rocky? For example, apparently Dorian is more of a jazz style mode. Which could I use to test out during improvisation and stuff, without making the song sound like a jazz number?
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by Paul Wolfe » Thu Jun 15, 2006 2:59 pm
Randy Rhoads often used Dorian and Aeolian modes. He also tended to like Harmonic Minor a lot.
The question is, are you looking for metal or rock playing ideas?
Dorian, Phrygian and Aeolian modes fit nicely with metal, where Ionian and the pentatonics work best for straight rock.
Check out Frank Gambale's DVD Modes: No More Mystery for a very good explanation of the modes and how to apply them.
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by Ell » Thu Jun 15, 2006 3:53 pm
RockyRhoads knows his Rocky Modes, sorry, couldn't resist
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by Supernaut » Thu Jun 15, 2006 4:15 pm
Well, I guess it's Black Sabbath mainly so it's mroe metal. But when I'm fiddling round by myself, trying to at least be a patch on Billy shehean or Cliff, anything goes!
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by Paul Wolfe » Fri Jun 16, 2006 8:06 pm
Supernaut wrote: Well, I guess it's Black Sabbath mainly so it's mroe metal. But when I'm fiddling round by myself, trying to at least be a patch on Billy shehean or Cliff, anything goes!
If you're going for a Sabbath vibe, try Phrygian... it's rather dark sounding...
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by Supernaut » Fri Jun 16, 2006 8:47 pm
Alright thanks rocky. I'll keep that in mind and hopefully come up with some cool stuff!
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by Paul Wolfe » Fri Jun 16, 2006 9:52 pm
When you have time, check out the forums at
I Breathe Music , there is a wealth of information there that will help anyone who is musically inclined.
This thread is an interesting look at a question similar to yours, specifiacally about the Phrygian mode, it was interesting to me at least
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by Supernaut » Sat Jun 17, 2006 4:16 pm
Phrygian actually sounds pretty good. I was using it for a solo in Metallica's "Wherever I May Roam"
sounds cool!
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by Ell » Sat Jun 17, 2006 4:34 pm
That website's helpful, do you know anywhere that has tabs for all the modes and stuff?
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by Supernaut » Sat Jun 17, 2006 4:39 pm
I do! I tabbed them all! they're in the wrong order but still, you can put them in the order
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by Ell » Sat Jun 17, 2006 4:41 pm
Could you possibly put then on this site? It would help me loads.
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by Tommy » Sat Jun 17, 2006 5:49 pm
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by Paul Wolfe » Sun Jun 18, 2006 5:45 pm
That is definitely a great site, I've used it often for reference.