The 5 Most Popular Modes for Pop Songwriting! (Lydian, Mixolydian, Dorian, Aeolian, and Phrygian)
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In this lesson we go over the 5 most popular modes for songwriting (excluding the ionian/major mode). The 5 modes are Lydian, Mixolydian, Dorian, Phrygian, and Aeolian. From these modes we can create unique chord progressions and use chords that you'd normally not use.
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