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Welcome to your course on Mastering the Modes. This can be a difficult and confusing topic, but not to worry. By the time you're through, you will the have the modes totally mastered.
Before you get going, it is best if you have already gone through my course on Basic Theory for Guitar, as that gives you the foundation to tackle the modes, but if you have a strong grasp of all the Major and Minor scales and all their associated chords, you should be good to go, and if not, no worries, my previous course is super fun as well.
Welcome to your course on Mastering the Modes. This can be a difficult and confusing topic, but not to worry. By the time you're through, you will the have the modes totally mastered.
Before you get going, it is best if you have already gone through my course on Basic Theory for Guitar, as that gives you the foundation to tackle the modes, but if you have a strong grasp of all the Major and Minor scales and all their associated chords, you should be good to go, and if not, no worries, my previous course is super fun as well.
In this course, you will learn to recognize modal progressions and know how to choose the right scales to play with those progressions. You will learn all seven modes, in theory and on the neck. And you will have plenty of practice soloing with each mode. You will receive a comprehensive PDF book to go with your video lectures.
By the time you're done you will be able to recognize and use these super cool alternate scales, that work in Rock, Jazz and Blues music.... whether you need a super cool Dorian minor scale to jazz up your Blues Playing, a Phrygian Spanish Jam to sound like a real Gypsy King, or a groovy Mixolydian scale, to give a more rock vibe to your part, you will be equipped to handle any modal playing you might need.
Happy Playing. - Jack, with fromjoetopro.
In this lesson, we will start our journey into the challenging topic of understanding modes, by checking out our most basic one, Ionian. This is the same as the major scale. We will check out both a basic scale shape and a cool jam to play over. Let's jump in!
In this Chapter, we take another look at the Ionian mode. This time, instead of our jazzier chord jam, suggesting the full mode, we will look at a more pop/rock jam that will help us to see the relationship between Ionian and the basic Major Pentatonic.
In this Chapter, we will explore a scale commonly used in Funk, Blues Jazz and Rock, the very cool sounding Dorian Mode. Let's check it out!
In this chapter we will take a look at a very cool scale you're likely to hear in Flamenco music or Surf Rock, the Phrygian Mode. Let's jump in and take a look!
In this chapter we will take a look at less common but cool sounding scale, you're more likely to hear in either Jazz or cinematic movie music- The Lydian Mode. Let's Check it out!
In this chapter we will take a look at a very fun scale that is super common in both Rock and Blues Music- The Mixolydian Mode. Let's check it out!
In this chapter we will explore a very common but very useful scale, often found in folk rock, roots reggae and other styles of popular music- The Aeolian Mode, also known as Natural Minor. Let's jump in!
In this chapter, we will take a look at the very far out there sounding scale, known as the Locrian Mode. This is an unusual one, but if you need a heavy and out there sound, this could be just the scale you need. Let's check it out!
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