For a time, theory was content to define the triads and seventh chords that can be built on the degrees of a given scale. But chords are way bigger nowadays...
Return to the Home page Mando ModeExplorer for mandolin magnaChops ModeExplorer for guitar Click here to read about our upgrade policy ModeExplorer Expedition Outfitters - Free tools to help you reach the summit, explore the depths, discover new territories... See what's happening at Groveland Access any patches and downloads for ModeExplorers Information on scales and chords, as well as our chart catalog Send us an email for support, product questions, or music theory help for ModeExplorer users Frequently asked questions To get more out of the ModeExplorers Tips on how to play mandolin Tips on how to play 10-string, fifths-tuned cittern For a time, theory was content to define the triads and seventh chords that can be built on the degrees of a given scale. But chords are way bigger nowadays... 'So what scales should I play over these chords?' Well, maybe that's really not the right question, considering that in reality, 'the Scale IS the Chord, and the Chord IS the Scale'. Read why...
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The Groveland Scalar Safari

'I have these chords - How do I hunt down the right notes to play over this thing to make the solo sound right?' A very typical question for players who are called upon to improvise a solo. The chord changes define the pool of notes from which you choose to play. And some of those changes can be pretty obscure.

Build your chords using the dropdowns, and click "Add Chord" to add them to the list like they occur on the chart. Each chord you add narrows down the candidate scales to choose from. Sometimes one scale will work for any entire passage. Other times each chord will require a change of scale. And other progressions may yield multiple solutions. There's plenty of game and no bag limit...

Set your sights, fellow ModeExplorers!

Tonic
Chord type
Choose these scales and their modes to improvise over the set of chords you selected:

(w = whole step, h = half step, wh = step and a half)

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