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A Beginner's Guide To Modes On The Guitar
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Rating: 4.6 out of 5(174 ratings)
1,074 students
Created byChris Zoupa
Last updated 6/2018
English

What you'll learn

  • Play all 7 modes to 1 octave on the guitar.
  • Play 3 note per string diatonic shapes across the fretboard that will be useable in all keys.
  • Understand how to play and compose chord progressions in a chosen mode.
  • Understand what scales, shapes and arpeggios are suitable to use in specific keys and modes for composition and improvisation.

Course content

8 sections31 lectures2h 29m total length
  • Introduction Ionian & Aeolian2:43

    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.

Requirements

  • Basic guitar chord knowledge and chord playing ability.
  • Be able to play simple/beginner scales on the guitar.
  • Basic dexterity to be able to cross strings and change chords.

Description

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.

Who this course is for:

  • Someone who feels stuck with improvisation and composition and wants to know how understanding the modes can progress their playing.
  • Someone who wants to have a better understanding of modal theory and how to apply to not only guitar but any instrument.
  • Someone who has already tried to learn the modes but found it dull and wasn't able to engage with the subject matter.
  • Someone who wants to learn the modes in a fun and easy to understand manner, without all of the technical jargon.