Scales & Modes

"Scales & Modes" is a fantastic guide for musicians of all genres and players of all instruments. Along with chords, scales and modes are the building blocks of music and are very important to know, particularly for composition and improvisation. Featuring 31 of the most commonly used scales and modes in each of the 12 keys, this book is great for those who wish to improve their playing technique and for those looking to write and arrange their own melodies. Created by musicians for musicians, with helpful pictures, clear accessible text and a practical ringbound format, it is an ideal resource for musicians of all abilities.

Jake Jackson's publications, as writer, editor or contributor, include The Beginner's Guide to Reading Music, How to Play Classic Riffs and Play Flamenco.
As guitarist and songwriter he has been in a few bands, including
Slice, The Harmonics and Starbank and has studied a form of Flamenco
guitar. Although Jake has a range of fine guitars in his house his
favourite music software is Sibelius and, having worked with Cubase for
many years, is now moving over to Logic Pro.

Alan Brown is a former member of the Scottish National Orchestra.
He now works as a freelance musician, with several leading UK
orchestras, and as a consultant in music and IT. Alan has had several
compositions published, developed a set of music theory CD-Roms,
co-written a series of Bass Guitar Examination Handbooks and worked on over 100 further titles.