![]() In one sense that definition is accurate, as in form 1 is Ionian, form 2 is dorian, form 3 is phrygian etc. ![]() For example, Form 2 would be a Dorian mode on the second degree of the major scale. Some people might look at what I call the forms like this: The “forms” of the major scale are essentially the modes. I like to call them forms because they fit together like pieces of a jig saw puzzle to create the entirety of the neck rather then a piecemeal approach that most methods teach that I always felt was limited. So as not to drive myself crazy I will henceforth use the term “the forms” for the seven fingerings of the major scale. When you hear or see an explanation of a scale which includes a b3 or b7 it doesn’t mean the note itself is a flat but that the third or seventh is a half step lower then it would be in the major scale. ![]() You can look at the major scale as being the foundation from which all other scales are derived. First let’s get into the 7 fingerings of the major scale. ![]()
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