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MODUS 2.0

Music theory with creative joy

A learning universe for understanding music, developing your skills and finding your own expression.

Start learning music theory What is MODUS?

01 / LEARN

Studies

Structured learning and exploration

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02 / PRACTISE

Tools

Practise, explore and create

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03 / DISCOVER

Music atlas

Interactive maps and systems

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04 / EXPLORE

Articles

In-depth reading and insight

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THE MODUS PHILOSOPHY

Understand · Develop · Create

MODUS is a personal learning project for everyone who wants to understand music, play better and create their own music – at any level.

Understand music

See connections, structures and the bigger picture.

Develop your skills

From theory to practical skills on your instrument.

Create something of your own

Use your knowledge to compose, improvise and express yourself freely.

INTRODUCTION

Discover MODUS

82 seconds with Norwegian text and original music. An English text alternative is available in the player.

More about the learning tools and MODUS

01 / YOUR PLAYING ROOM

From silence to the first note.

READY TO PLAY

Backing tracks.
Room for your ideas.

Choose a key, mode and groove. Let drums, bass and piano accompany you as you improvise.

Keys and modes
Scale maps for guitar and piano
Chords, Roman numerals and MIDI

Open backing tracks

A QUICK LOOKE AEOLIAN · FUSION

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02Cmaj7♭VImaj7

03Gmaj7♭IIImaj7

04D7♭VII7

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ONE MAP. EVERY NOTE.90 BPM

02 / THE THEORY ROOM

Understand what you play.
Hear what you learn.

Explore intervals, modes, chords and cadences with piano maps and audio examples. One focus at a time.

Open the theory room

03 / THE CHORD WORKSHOP

From sound to shape.
Guitar and piano, side by side.

Build your own progression. Find practical guitar shapes, explore piano inversions and take the MIDI file into your own music.

Open the chord workshop

04 / THE ARTICLE LIBRARY

Small insights.
More room to play.

Illustrated music theory articles, from your first notes to harmonic subtleties. Choose beginner, intermediate or advanced – and find your next direction.

Explore the articles

05 / MEMBERSHIP AND PRICING

Modus+.
More room for music.

Start for free, and see what Modus+ and Modus Studio could offer next. Prices from NOK 79 per month. Memberships are in development; purchases are not open.

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A PERSONAL WELCOME

From the founder of MODUS

Welcome to MODUS.

Music is more than learning which notes to play. It is about understanding why they work together.

MODUS grew out of my own independent studies in music theory, guitar and composition. Along the way, I discovered how much easier learning becomes when theory, ear training and practical playing connect.

So I wanted to create a place where you can explore music at your own pace – whether you are just starting out or want to go deeper into harmony, improvisation and composition.

Here you can read, listen, experiment and build understanding step by step. My goal is not just for you to learn more theory, but to discover what you can do with music when you understand it.