Songwriting basics and tips 19: Modes – Atmospheric Aeolian

by Bob Leslie on February 14, 2019April 12, 2019

All the ingredients of a minor drama – watchtowers, riders, moonlight & storms: it has to be Aeolian!

Songwriting basics and tips 18: Modes – Moody Mixolydian

by Bob Leslie on January 30, 2019April 12, 2019

Mixolydian: mean, modey, and magnificent!

Songwriting basics and tips 16: Modes – Freaky Phrygian

by Bob Leslie on January 17, 2019April 12, 2019

Phrygian – more than just a funny French hat, it’s a kind of strange musical mode used by the Clash, Jefferson Airplane, Love,Miles Davis, and flamenco!