QuickStart Scale and Arpeggio Fingering Series

QuickStart Scale and Arpeggio Fingering Series

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What is the Difference Between a Scale and a Mode?
The terms "scale" and "mode" are often used interchangeably, but strictly speaking, there is a significant difference between them in music theory. Although they may share the same set of notes, a scale and a mode or modal scale are not the same thing. It's important to note that a scale and a mode can contain the same notes. This started out as a reply to a on-line posting and question. I realized a lot of players don't know the difference between a scale and a mode or scale mode. So, I thought I'd spin out a little Internet lesson and post it. So here is my take on the Scale and Mode thingy.
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Diminished Scale for `Ukulele - C Tuning
The Diminished Scale scale is a symmetrical scale with a repeating pattern of whole steps and half steps. You only need three Diminished scales to cover all 15 keys.
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Whole Tone Scale for `Ukulele - C Tuning
The Whole Tone Scale scale is a symmetrical scale with an equal distance between each note or scale degree. Each scale degree is a whole step from the previous.
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Six Essential Scales for `Ukulele
These are six essential scales for ANY instrument, not just the ukulele.
The six essential scales are: Blues, Major Pentatonic, Mixolydian, Dorian, Aeolian, and Ionian. From the six essential scales, you can get through a wide variety of traditional and contemporary music.
Most music starts with a scale. The melody, chords, licks and riffs all can be related back to a particular scale or scales.