subject: Test About The Guitar Modes [print this page] Do you know what the guitar modes are ? Do you know what the guitar modes are ?
If you dont know the answer to the above question, i recommend that you first read this guitar modes article and then take the test.
This is a test that is meant to verify your basic knowledge about the guitar modes
1. How many guitar modes are there in the natural major scale ?
a. 5
2. 8
c. 7
2. What is the name of 5th mode of the guitar modes ?
a. lydian
b. dorian
c. mixolydian
3. What is the name of the mode that has the same intervals as and is the major scale ?
a. phrygian
b. ionian
d. aeolian
4. What is the type of the phrygian mode ?
a. minor
b. major
c. diminished
5. What is the name of the 7th mode ?
a. lydian
b. locrian
c. dorian
6. What is the name of the mode that has the same intervals as and is the
minor scale ?
a. aeolian
b. phrygian
c. dorian
7. What is the only mode that is pure major ?
a. dorian
b. phrygian
c. ionian
8. What is the only mode that is pure minor ?
a. lydian
b. mixolydian
c. aeolian
9. What is the only diminished mode in the natural major scale?
a. locrian
b. aeolian
c. ionian
10. What is the name of the 4th mode ?
a. mixolydian
b. locrian
c. lydian
Answers :
1. c
2. c
3. b
4. a
5. b
6. a
7. c
8. c
9. a
10. c
Thats about it.
How much did you scored ?
If it is 10/ 10 then it means that you know your theory very well and you completely understand what you play on your guitar. This is a very important aspect of guitar playing because once you have understood something you will never forget it.
If you didnt scored 10/10 dont feel sorry for yourself because guitar playing is an ongoing process that will never end indifferent on how much knowledge and skill you have. Just read the guitar modes article and then try taking the test again, I am sure that your are going to have a perfect score the second time.
In the end I hope that you understand that this is just a music theory test concerning the guitar modes and in order to become a better guitarist you have to apply and practice this concepts on your instrument.
In the end i would like to wish good luck with your guitar modes practice
