Confused by Modes? A Simple Explanation (and how to play them)
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Published 2023-12-23
Hey, Steve from GuitarZoom here! 🎸 Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the concept of guitar modes? You're not alone. In this comprehensive guide, I'll demystify the world of modes for guitar players, making it accessible and easy to understand.
🔹 What You'll Learn:
The fundamentals of modes in music theory
Practical tips on how to play each mode on the guitar
Real-life applications of modes in your guitar playing
Simplified explanations to break down complex concepts
🔸 Why This Video?
As a guitar instructor who has tackled this subject many, many times, I understand the challenges that come with grasping the concept of modes. This video is tailored to help beginners and intermediate players alike, providing a step-by-step approach to mastering modes on the guitar.
🎶 Dive Deep Into Each Mode:
Understand the unique sound and feel of each mode
Learn how to incorporate modes into your solos and improvisations
Discover tips for composing and songwriting using modes
💡 Stay Motivated & Engaged:
Engaging examples and demonstrations
Interactive practice suggestions
Inspirational advice to keep you motivated on your guitar journey
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0:00 - Introduction
Hey Steve from Guitar Zoom here
1:00 - Understanding Diatonic and Chromatic Scales
Explaining the basics of music theory
1:58 - Understanding Octaves and Music Alphabet
Explaining octaves and the music alphabet
4:25 - Simplifying Music Theory for Beginners
Making music theory accessible
4:54 - The Diatonic Scale and Its Importance
Delving into the diatonic scale
7:24 - The Origin of Music Theory
A historical perspective on music theory
9:47 - The Major Scale: A Detailed Look
Diving deeper into the major scale
11:48 - Building Chords from Scales
How chords are derived from scales
16:42 - Visualizing the Fretboard and Chord Progressions
Tips for understanding the guitar fretboard
18:25 - The Concept of Relative Major and Minor
Understanding relative major and minor keys
19:39 - The Six Chord and Its Importance
The role of the six chord in music
23:26 - Practical Application of Modes on Guitar
Applying modes in guitar playing
26:47 - Naming and Understanding Modes
Introducing the names and concepts of modes
27:23 - The Dorian Mode Explained
Explaining the Dorian mode in depth
28:35 - The Phrygian Mode: An Overview
Understanding the Phrygian mode
29:12 - Lydian and Mixolydian Modes
Exploring Lydian and Mixolydian modes
29:49 - The Aeolian Mode and Its Characteristics
Delving into the Aeolian mode
30:25 - Locrian Mode: A Brief Introduction
Introducing the Locrian mode
31:48 - Understanding Pentatonic Scales and Modes
Connecting pentatonic scales with modes
32:20 - Applying Modes Across the Fretboard
Techniques for playing modes on guitar
32:56 - Visualizing Chords and Arpeggios in Modes
Practical application of chords and arpeggios
34:37 - Avoiding Confusion with Modes on Guitar
Clarifying common misconceptions about modes
37:39 - Practical Soloing Example: Emphasizing Chords
Demonstrating practical soloing techniques
38:54 - Visualizing the Entire Fretboard in a Key
Tips for fretboard mastery in a specific key
39:42 - Chromatics and Other Techniques in Soloing
Exploring advanced soloing techniques
40:14 - Understanding Modes as Chord Emphasis
Simplifying the concept of modal playing
41:03 - The Evolution of Naming Modes
History behind the naming of different modes
41:36 - Exploring Modes Further: A Conclusion
Encouraging further exploration of modal theory
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All Comments (21)
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An easy way to remember the names of the modes is the funny phrase "If Dora plays like me all's lost" -- If (Ionian), Dora (Dorian), Plays (Phrygian), Like (Lydian), Me (Mixolydian), All's (Aeolian) Lost (Locrian). I always thought that was funny, and it sure helps me remember the names of the modes!
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Dude. I’ve known about modes for decades. This is the best explanation regarding origin and application that I have ever heard!! Bravo!!!!
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Every time I watch one of your videos, you manage to connect the dots of something that I've been dancing around for months, and I have an "AHA!" moment. Or two!
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One of the best teachers ever. Thank you so much
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Been playing for 35 years, I taught myself by watching Star Licks VHS back in the 80’s, play pause rewind over and over 😂. Anyway I never learned theory and now in my 40’s I decided it was time. This is the best explanation of modes i’ve heard, I use this stuff all the time, I just never learned why it all works. Excellent lesson thanks.
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Your very good at teaching my man.
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Best guitar teacher I’ve ever had. 💯
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Makes my head spin, but, I will not give up! Excellent teacher! Thank you, sir.
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Thank you, Steve. I’ve been struggling to understand modes for so long, but you have just set it out in a perfectly understandable way and I am so grateful 👏👏👏👍
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Best explanation I’ve heard on this topic. 👍
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You made me smile. Now I understand modes. Thank you.
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Excellent presentation. Really enjoyed your explanation. Was previously hard to wrap my head around this
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Best explanation I’ve seen on modes
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I'm a 75 16:07 year old lefty. Played bass for 50 of those years and got some fingers cut off. Pouted for a while, then decided to try guitar. Good choice! I really enjoy your work. As a lefty it's like looking in a mirror. Thanks for what you do!😊
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Mr. Stein thank you so much for your persistent, empathetic, compassionate and thoroughly usable insights. I will just say to you that in the three years or so that I’ve been watching your videos, I’ve picked up more from you than any of my Guitar buddies could ever or would ever show me. Thank you for sharing, all the important information you have with us. I wish you all the best, sir. You have carried me through an amazing journey of self discovery.
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Lots of love from india sir🇮🇳❤️❤️🥰
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Your explanation is very good, it is easily understood… putting it into practice takes hours. But it certainly helps a lot and becoming familiar with the jargon of the terms is essential. Thanks Steve. I will spend hours on this
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Hi Steve . Very Good Explaination. I understood it as a German Guitar Beginner.
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Thanks Steve. This video cleared the clouds obstructing my view of modes. The Gregorian chant example you made up was very effective. Muchas gracias amigo. Merry Christmas!
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I seriously dig the way you explain things in a way even someone as new and thick as me can begin to understand. I have a number of years of your videos to catch up on. Thank you for putting these out.
