
The best way to start your modal learning journey is to have an understanding of the Ionian mode (commonly referred to as "Major") and the Aeolian mode (AKA "Natural Minor").
With an understanding of these 2 modes, the other 5 modes will make more sense, as we'll be putting the modes into families of major and minor. We'll also be comparing their characteristics and differences to one another.
This brief introduction to Dorian will cover the learning the Dorian mode to 1 octave and learning about it's important characteristic note often referred to as the "raised", "sharp" (#) or "Dorian 6th".
This brief introduction to Phrygian will cover the learning the Phrygian mode to 1 octave and learning about it's important characteristic note often referred to as the "diminished" or "flat" (b) 2nd.
This brief introduction to Lydian will cover the learning the Lydian mode to 1 octave and learning about it's important characteristic note often referred to as the "raised" or "sharp" (#) 4th.
This brief introduction to Mixolydian will cover the learning the Mixolydian mode to 1 octave and learning about it's important characteristic note often referred to as the "dominant" or "flat" (b) 7th.
This brief introduction to Locrian will cover the learning the Locrian mode to 1 octave and learning about it's 2 important characteristic notes, which are the b2 and the b5.
This lesson will help you learn all 7 modes across the fretboard, as 3 note per string, 6 string scales spanning 18 notes, which are easily transferrable into any key.
We'll learn a simple formula which will help with what seems like a daunting task of having to memorise all 7 of the 18 note modal scales.
In this lesson we’ll reiterate the Ionian mode to 1 octave and then compare it to the other Major modes that are Lydian and Mixolydian.
We’ll discuss the importance of the perfect 4th and the major 7th to create the overall happy and joyful sound that the Ionian mode is so well known for.
In this lesson we’re going to focus on the Diatonic Chord Structure, and how it relates to the Ionian mode.
This will help you identify and compose Ionian sounding chord progressions, as well an understanding of the importance of the i chord.
In this lesson we’re going to discuss how to solo in the Ionian mode.
We’ll focus on use of:
*3 note per string Ionian Diatonic scale shape
*Relative minor pentatonic usage
*Major triad arpeggios
In this lesson we’re going to discuss how to use the Ionian soloing options we learned in a previous lecture and turn them into some licks to hear them in a musical and less robotic context.
In this lesson we’ll reiterate the Dorian mode to 1 octave and then compare it to the other Minor modes that are Aeolian and Phrygian.
We’ll discuss the importance of the raised or #6 that creates the interesting juxtaposing sound of Dorian as it has a minor sound with a hopeful sounding, major life that can be heard in Jazz, Blues, Rock and even RnB.
In this lesson we’re going to focus on the Diatonic Chord Structure, and how it relates to the Dorian mode.
We’ll discuss finding the “Parent Key” of the mode we’re using, which will help us determine what chords we have at our disposal within the key signature we’re working with.
This will help you identify and compose Dorian sounding chord progressions, as well an understanding of the importance, highlighting and use of the ii chord.
In this lesson we’re going to discuss how to solo in the Dorian mode.
We’ll focus on use of:
*3 note per string Dorian Diatonic scale shape
*Minor pentatonic usage with the additional #6 for Dorian flavour
*Minor triad arpeggios with added #6 as well as how to use a m7b5 arpeggio in a Dorian context
In this lesson we’re going to discuss how to use the Dorian soloing options we learned in a previous lecture and turn them into some licks to hear them in a musical and less robotic context
In this lesson we’ll reiterate the Phrygian mode to 1 octave and then compare it to the other Minor modes that are Aeolian and Phrygian.
We’ll discuss the importance of the diminished or b2 that creates the sad minor sound, with the tense and evil “shark chasing sound” that we hear in the Phrygian mode that is repeated used in Nu Metal, Thrash and Flamenco.
In this lesson we’re going to focus on the Diatonic Chord Structure, and how it relates to the Phrygian mode.
We’ll discuss finding the “Parent Key” of the mode we’re using, which will help us determine what chords we have at our disposal within the key signature we’re working with.
This will help you identify and compose Phrygian sounding chord progressions, as well an understanding of the importance, highlighting and use of the iii chord.
In this lesson we’re going to discuss how to solo in the Phrygian mode.
We’ll focus on use of:
*3 note per string Phrygian Diatonic scale shape
*Minor pentatonic usage with the additional b2 for Phrygian flavour
*Minor triad arpeggios with added b2 for Phrygian flavour
In this lesson we’re going to discuss how to use the Phrygian soloing options we learned in a previous lecture and turn them into some licks to hear them in a musical and less robotic context.
In this lesson we’ll reiterate the Lydian mode to 1 octave and then compare it to the other Major modes that are Ionian and Mixolydian.
We’ll discuss the importance of the raised or #4 and also the major 7th that creates the dreamy, tense and spacey sound that the Lydian mode is well known for.
In this lesson we’re going to focus on the Diatonic Chord Structure, and how it relates to the Lydian mode.
We’ll discuss finding the “Parent Key” of the mode we’re using, which will help us determine what chords we have at our disposal within the key signature we’re working with.
This will help you identify and compose Lydian sounding chord progressions, as well an understanding of the importance, highlighting and use of the iv chord.
In this lesson we’re going to discuss how to solo in the Lydian mode.
We’ll focus on use of:
*3 note per string Lydian Diatonic scale shape
*Relative minor pentatonic usage
*Major triad arpeggios with added #4 for Lydian flavour
*Lydian Hirojoshi pentatonic
In this lesson we’re going to discuss how to use the Lydian soloing options we learned in a previous lecture and turn them into some licks to hear them in a musical and less robotic context.
In this lesson we’ll reiterate the Mixolydian mode to 1 octave and then compare it to the other Major modes that are Ionian and Lydian.
We’ll discuss the importance of the dominant or b7 that creates the fist raising, stadium, GLAM rock sound as well as subtle Celtic influence that the Mixoydian mode is well known for.
In this lesson we’re going to focus on the Diatonic Chord Structure, and how it relates to the Mixolydian mode.
We’ll discuss finding the “Parent Key” of the mode we’re using, which will help us determine what chords we have at our disposal within the key signature we’re working with.
This will help you identify and compose Mixolydian sounding chord progressions, as well an understanding of the importance, highlighting and use of the v chord.
In this lesson we’re going to discuss how to solo in the Mixolydian mode.
We’ll focus on use of:
*3 note per string Mixolydian Diatonic scale shape
*Relative minor pentatonic usage
*Major dominant arpeggios
*Mixolydian/Dominant pentatonic scale
In this lesson we’re going to discuss how to use the Mixolydian soloing options we learned in a previous lecture and turn them into some licks to hear them in a musical and less robotic context.
In this lesson we’ll reiterate the Aeolian mode to 1 octave and then compare it to the other Minor modes that are Dorian and Phrygian.
We’ll discuss the importance of the natural 2nd and the minor 6th that creates the sad, ballad, melancholy mode that Aeolian is well known for.
In this lesson we’re going to focus on the Diatonic Chord Structure, and how it relates to the Aeolian mode.
We’ll discuss finding the “Parent Key” of the mode we’re using, which will help us determine what chords we have at our disposal within the key signature we’re working with.
This will help you identify and compose Aeolian sounding chord progressions, as well an understanding of the importance, highlighting and use of the vi chord.
In this lesson we’re going to discuss how to solo in the Aeolian mode.
We’ll focus on use of:
*3 note per string Aeolian Diatonic scale shape
*Minor pentatonic usage
*Minor triad arpeggios
In this lesson we’re going to discuss how to use the Aeolian soloing options we learned in a previous lecture and turn them into some licks to hear them in a musical and less robotic context.
Modes have often been "scary" subject matter for many of my students over the years. This is mostly attributed to it repeatedly being taught in a theoretical manner with little application and context. This can leave students and would be learners stumped, intimidated and often unmotivated.
My course is all about creating an understanding of "hearing" the mode and the "mood" that is created when you hear it. It may even help you with the kinds of moods you are trying to convey in your compositions.
In this course we'll cover the 7 modes as 1 octave scales, to covering the whole fretboard, as well as creating lead licks and understanding modal chord progressions.