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Originally Posted by dyna mo
hey, hope it's ok to change the op topic but since all the guitarists are here, i've got a music theory question-
as of a few weeks ago i've been practicing my scales a lot, >1.5 hours/day and i LOVE practing and learning them. currently focused on the blues scale, in all keys.
but it's raised a lot of questions for me-
why are scales so important?
what are the benefits of practicing and learning the scales?
in fact, who even created scales and the rules for them? ( i wiki'd this and the wiki is confusing to me)
what the hell is a phrygian mode?
who is dorian?
which scale should i incorporate in my practice sessions after the blues scale?
should i take the time to study the theory behind scales or just learn the application?
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Modes are patterns of putting together notes in major scales. What is confusing about music theory is that modes can be interchanged and combined in any type of music.
Pull up some Larry Coryell vids on youtube. If I had to name one master of modes it would be him. What you hear when you listen to him are short riffs that at first don't sound like they should work together. But they do.
Music theory can be a 4 year degree so my suggestion is at this stage of your guitar playing, ignore it all. Let your ear decide what sounds good.