Even more colour emerges when the Ionian mode is harmonized as 7th chords and you hear the tense m7b5 (minor 7 flat 5) chord emerge on the 7th degree of the mode. In this key it’s the G#m7b5. A ...

2. Chords in the Aeolian mode These are some basic chords you can play using the notes of A Aeolian. Remember, because the two scales share the same notes, you’ll find the same chords in C major – ...

The Mixolydian mode is a great alternative to the minor pentatonic scale when you’re soloing over a 12-bar blues or dominant 7th chords so keep it in mind for blues and blues-rock jams. BB King’s solo ...