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Hi Guys,
Today, a quick look at modal chords.
The chords are from the backing track [below in this page] and they are “Transposed” with C as the root note.
These are exploited in the 12 bar form of a fusion blues.
Here are the chords for the chart:
To begin with, we will take the first chord for the basic Ionian/Major sound. Here we have a chord/triad of G Major over the bass note C as a substitution for Cmaj7:
Next, we have a C Dorian tonality. For this I am employing a 7sus4 chord with a triad of Bb over a C bass once again
From here, we will create a C Lydian sound. We will do this by employing a triad of D Major over a C Bass.
Now, we will move back to Ionian with another 7sus4 chord. This time it’s a triad of C Major over a D Bass.
To create interest, we will now make this tonality minor by adding a triad of Eb Major over a C Bass [a la C minor 7th]. [Aeolian/Dorian]
For, the Phrygian/Aeolian sound, we will employ a 1st inversion triad of Ab Major over a C bass.
To create some dissonance, and a more ethereal sound it’s a good idea to add a Locrian chord. In this instance, I am employing a triad of Db Major over the C Bass.
For the mixolydian sound I am employing a simple C7 chord. [You could also add a 4-3 suspension]
Now, let’s add a couple of Dorian chords.
These will be another 7sus4 chord of an Eb triad over an F bass.
And, a Major 9 [or sus2] no 3rd chord. For this we will add a triad of F major over a Bb bass.
For the penultimate Mixolydian chord, we will create a 3rd inversion [Dominant]. This will be a C Major triad over a [the 7th] Bb bass.
And finally, an Aeolian sound with an Fm6 chord over a G bass.
HERE IS THE BACKING TRACK:
Here, is the Chart:
Here are some Modal/Scale examples to improvise on over the chords.
CHORD LIST:
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