Guitar Practice Mode

Select a mode to start a focused practice session with drills, fretboard diagrams, and guided exercises.

Pick a mode to start practicing

Choose from 43 modes across 9 scale families

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Mode
Start with Ionian
The sound of 'home.' Bright, resolved, and familiar. this is the plain major scale you already know. It sounds happy, st...

The major scale is the foundation of all modal study

Mode
Start with Dorian
Minor but not sad. Dorian has a warm, soulful quality. think Santana, Miles Davis, or a funky minor groove. The natural ...

The most versatile minor mode. essential for jazz and funk

Mode
Start with Mixolydian
Bluesy, confident, and strong. Mixolydian is the dominant sound. it wants to resolve but also grooves hard on its own. T...

The dominant sound powers blues, rock, and jazz

Path
Start: Beginner Modal Path
A structured introduction to the seven modes of the major scale, ordered by familiarity and ease of understanding. Start...

A structured learning path is the best way to begin

Practice
Ascending & Descending in One Position
Play the mode ascending and descending within a single five-fret box. Build muscle memory and connect the sound to the s...

Hands-on practice reinforces everything you learn

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Apply your practice to real chord progressions with interactive backing tracks.

Ear Training

Build the listening half of your ear-hand connection.

Scales

Browse every scale with notes, formulas, and fretboard diagrams.

Chromatic Concepts

Add approach notes and enclosures to your technical vocabulary.

Common questions

How long should I practice scales daily?
15 to 30 focused minutes a day beats two hours on the weekend. Pick one scale or technique, set a timer, and work it until it's clean. Consistency builds muscle memory; marathon sessions just build fatigue.
What's the best practice order for modes?
Start with Ionian (major) and Aeolian (natural minor), the most common and what your ear already knows. Then add Dorian and Mixolydian, the workhorse jazz and rock modes. Save Phrygian, Lydian, and Locrian for later; they're more characterful and less needed for everyday playing.
How do I memorize the fretboard?
Learn the notes on the low E and A strings cold (just E and A, frets 0 through 12), since those anchor every chord and scale shape. Use octave shapes (root plus the same note 2 strings down and 2 frets up) to find every other note. Drill 5 minutes daily for a week and the rest fills in.