I ended up recording two improvised pieces in one day — a short part I, followed by an even shorter part II. It was a story of paradox that felt like it needed to be told — complex interconnectedness co-existing with entrapment and entanglement. They both felt like a tangled web, the first one catching the light and shimmering in the breeze, the second one getting buffeted by stormier weather, but still holding strong, like spiders’ webs often do. Distorting, stretching and changing shape, but always maintaining its integrity. A web is often invisible until it catches the light or dew — just like how so many things in life are not evident until you look at them from a different perspective, and suddenly you see something that was there all along. And just like how I didn’t know either of these pieces were in me until I played them.
Part I: C♯ Aeolian, B Lydian, E Dorian & E Aeolian
Part II: B Aeolian & E Dorian
Modes Used, Parent Scales, and Note Names for Part I:
| Mode | Notes | Parent Scale | Modal Relationship |
|---|---|---|---|
| C♯ Aeolian | C♯ D♯ E F♯ G♯ A B | E Major | 6th mode of Major |
| B Lydian | B C♯ D♯ E♯ F♯ G♯ A♯ | F♯ Major | 4th mode of Major |
| E Dorian | E F♯ G A B C♯ D | D Major | 2nd mode of Major |
| E Aeolian | E F♯ G A B C D | G Major | 6th mode of Major |
Interval Formulas (Part I):
- Aeolian: 1 – 2 – ♭3 – 4 – 5 – ♭6 – ♭7
- Lydian: 1 – 2 – 3 – ♯4 – 5 – 6 – 7
- Dorian: 1 – 2 – ♭3 – 4 – 5 – 6 – ♭7
Modes Used, Parent Scales, and Note Names for Part II:
| Mode | Notes | Parent Scale | Modal Relationship |
|---|---|---|---|
| B Aeolian | B C♯ D E F♯ G A | D Major | 6th mode of Major |
| E Dorian | E F♯ G A B C♯ D | D Major | 2nd mode of Major |
Interval Formulas (Part II):
- Aeolian: 1 – 2 – ♭3 – 4 – 5 – ♭6 – ♭7
- Dorian: 1 – 2 – ♭3 – 4 – 5 – 6 – ♭7
Learn More About the Modes Used
Aeolian Mode (Natural Minor Scale): Note Names in All 12 Keys, Character, and Examples
Lydian Mode Explained: How to Use it and Note Names in All 12 Keys, With Examples
Dorian Mode Explained: Complete Guide with Note Names in All 12 Keys
Complete Guide to Modes of the Major, Melodic Minor, and Harmonic Minor Scales
