modes (if you can stand it)

[Wylie]

I am fairly new to bass; converted from guitar. And like a lot of middling guitar players, I never learned music theory. But now I am studying hard, practicing daily, and trying to learn how to get around on the bass with some imagination - and out of the 1-3-5 rut.

Everything I read about modes seems to discuss everything about modes (in about 25 words) -except- how to use them and why. I am looking for a practical, step-by-step explication of what a mode is, how is it USED IN A SONG, and, preferably, without using the key of C as an example. (I know why C is used - no sharps or flats - but since we use sharps and flats most of the time, wouldn't other key examples be more useful?)

I'm sure this has probably come up before, and I beg pardon if this post is redundant. But if anyone can direct to me help on this subject, I'd sure appreciate it.

Thanks.

Ted

[Buzz]

[url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=37864&hl=modes"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=37864&hl=modes[/url]

Might be usefull.

Go have a search for modes in the Theory and Technique sections, there's lots of threads and posts about modes and their uses.

[Wylie]

[quote name='Buzz' post='483770' date='May 9 2009, 03:35 PM'][url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=37864&hl=modes"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=37864&hl=modes[/url]

Might be usefull.

Go have a search for modes in the Theory and Technique sections, there's lots of threads and posts about modes and their uses.[/quote]


Thanks, I did see that ... only a little late! Very useful, thanks.