If you like these lessons, definitely check out www.zombieguitar.com/ It is a one-of-a-kind site dedicated to helping guitarists to understand the fretboard and create their own music. You will love it!!
@kendipietro68554 жыл бұрын
You have a serious gift for teaching. Maybe it's that you speak in terms that resonate with how I think but I have come to believe that most people will also find your explanations to be clear and well thought out. Thanks again for another awesome lesson!
@Skinned_Knees4 жыл бұрын
Love the way you display diagrams along with your playing. Very helpful for us visual learners.
@aylbdrmadison10514 жыл бұрын
A great way to really get all the patterns into your head is to physically write them out yourself on blank fret board graphs. I highly advise writing the actual note where it shows the dots though. This is far better because it will teach you every note on the fret board, not *just* the shapes. That makes understanding everything from keys and modes, to chords and harmony much easier.
@josearalat2 жыл бұрын
Doug Mark's Metal Method was the teacher that confused the hell out of me back in the day. You have a teaching gift, my friend.
@md.shahinurislam85503 жыл бұрын
Wasted three years & learnt nothing. Then found your videos. I did practice and got much better. Yours is the only channel I find as a gem in KZfaq specially for self-learners. I'll suggest your channel and videos to the others too. Thanks a lot. Take love from Bangladesh. ❤️
@zombieguitar3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I really appreciate that! 😀
@petercanavan7334 жыл бұрын
I've been trying to understand modes for weeks, watched this this morning eating my breakfast. Light bulb moment, all to do with the way it is put across. Brilliant description, great delivery and easy to follow. Top marks. The best on youtube
@davidfrews3 жыл бұрын
Just payed 20 bucks for 2 classes with a teacher, didn´t understand it. Watched this, you did it for me xxx
@philjames10194 жыл бұрын
Thanks Brian ... this lesson was an absolute joy to watch. As I've mentioned within the Zombie FB pages, I love The Modes, and believed that I experienced a light bulb moment on the subject many months ago. After watching this video, that 60 watt light bulb turned into a 100 watt light bulb ... and my knowledge on the subject has increased enormously ... as always, excellent tutorial Professor!!!
@markzandarski30754 жыл бұрын
I was missing part of this for so long and this explained it. So playing the G scale over an E minor chord emphasizing E as the center is Aeolian. Play E minor over the D scale emphasizing E and it is a Dorian sound.
@markzandarski30754 жыл бұрын
And Thank you!
@avoidingpuffins5577 Жыл бұрын
Well shii thanks friend that's a great way to put it in context haha
@frankyguitar124129 күн бұрын
Just WOW, THANK YOU! Can't wait to see Part 2, finally someone who explains this topic in a clear and concise way, kudos to you!
@zombieguitar28 күн бұрын
I appreciate you watching! 😀
@steveg.30224 жыл бұрын
Brian, I knew enough about modes to recognize that a lot of people on the Internet had it wrong or were explaining modes in misleading ways. This really helped me to put modes together in my mind. Thanks.
@SyntagmaStation2 жыл бұрын
3:40 describes me EXACTLY. I finally was like, “it doesn’t sound any different. It’s all the same notes . . . What’s the point here?” But it did teach me to navigate the fretboard a lot better, so not a total waste. Like he said.
@Nacoinini4 жыл бұрын
You nailed it yet again Brian....you know how to convey your knowledge across and drive the point home. Thanks again !
@rla5108 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for making this video. I’m just getting into modes now and this video really ‘kicked open’ some doors for me. Great job!
@simondou68822 жыл бұрын
I now really understand the practical application of modes over guitar neck.
@david-ky7rt2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic Brian, you explain it brilliantly, in a way I can understand it. Thank you. ( Dave., Essex U.K. )
@gautamasakyamuni66884 жыл бұрын
The thing most people seem not to understand is the "interval" changes,so even if I play the very same notes of my relative major scale in another mode,I play the same notes but shift the tonal center AND the intervals in between,that's what makes the "mode's flavour",soundwise.Then there's the other way to use modes wich is keeping the same tonic but using different modes,but that implies a different approach to the chord progression as well. By the way stay home Brian here in Italy we are dealin' with the virus,and it's a hard fight while my wife's sister she lives in California and she's saying people seem not to understand very well "how important" is to not cluster with people,there's really no other way to keep it at bay other than "isolation".keep on doing your stuff! 👍
@zombieguitar4 жыл бұрын
I took the other comments off, but I honestly don't know what is going to happen with all this craziness that is going on in the world. I wish everyone the best with it.
@aylbdrmadison10514 жыл бұрын
Keeping calm is most important when things get crazy. I wish you both and everyone else) health and happiness.
@gonzaloarmijos3 жыл бұрын
Once again, excellent and thank you very much. I spend a lot of time trying to understand and you explained me in your videos about modes that I watched tonight.
@regsburg4 жыл бұрын
the best teacher ever ..keep doing what your doing
@berndfachinger60003 жыл бұрын
A really good explanation. One of the best, I think.
@tommore32632 жыл бұрын
You really did it. I get it. The smog has lifted. Thanks. Very glad I signed up with a membership which is phenomenal value.
@zombieguitar2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Tom! Much appreciated 😀
@blue66334 жыл бұрын
Thanks Brian again! For very clearly explaining how modes correctly work on the fretboard. I knew that there was only one note difference between each mode, But the way you just explained it, that it is only the tone -root note that is the difference between the modes, was excellent! Thankyou very much for your help and support explaining modes! Your way of teaching guitar and theory of everything you do is A Real Breath of Fresh Air!! Cheers Brian and Happy Days from Australia
@dean33234 жыл бұрын
Very well explained thank you!!
@thephunk13 жыл бұрын
A really great lesson, man. I like the use of your tonal center graphics too.
@stormman83937 ай бұрын
Brilliant lesson
@jetekhape17684 жыл бұрын
The best lesson so far
@richardanderson40372 жыл бұрын
Great instructional video for modes
@stephenkaczkowski5654 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Brian. Yes I too had solved the problem by using the 7 different patterns and thinking of them as the modes. The idea of playing all seven modes within the same pattern opens up a whole new horizon. Seems like I have much work to do. Of course being in self isolation MODE gives me plenty of time.
@aylbdrmadison10514 жыл бұрын
The western diatonic series are just those 7 shapes. What changes the mode is where you place the root note. But even the Major and minor scales are 2 of the seven modes. The Major scale is the ionian mode, and the minor scale is the aeolian mode. So if you already know the Major and minor scales, then you only need to learn 5 more of the 7 modes.
@edigabrieli78644 жыл бұрын
Finally a clear and simple lesson combining sound and visual. Thanks, you got me subscribed today.
@najospokesman27672 жыл бұрын
you always deliver & tell like it is
@sci11etta3 жыл бұрын
That was an excellent explanation! That clarified every question I current have regarding modes and how to apply them. Thank you for your time and effort.
@thestonedrummer61474 жыл бұрын
Finally finally I get it 🙏 Thanks a million Brian you are a legend amongst guitar teachers 👍
@22236163pangpun2 жыл бұрын
You are one the best guitar teacher. Thank you for your dedication.
@pareshwagh87084 жыл бұрын
Thank you Brian! I finally found detail and accurate video on understanding modes. It removed all the confusion I earlier had...
@bobbydhal21992 жыл бұрын
Amazing lesson , huge insight into modal playing . You are a gift , a great teacher . Thank You Brian . Thank You .
@christopherfryda3 жыл бұрын
Your awesome Brian!
@punkmusiclessons6 ай бұрын
great lesson but also KILLER tone. immediately heard the Doors when you started plucking
@satansatansatan4 жыл бұрын
Thx man! I was in that mindset and was frustrated as hell. This really cleared things up and I'll be practicing and playing accordingly.
@aylbdrmadison10514 жыл бұрын
Glad you found this correct explanation now. Brian definitely is 100% correct here btw. I've been teaching guitar since the 80's myself, and was shocked to find this is even a thing now. It's a damned shame that so many people spread so much misinformation these days. You should never have had to go through that.
@frankmeese11713 жыл бұрын
I have always been interested in modes. But this explanation here is the only one I understood.Thank you for the great explanation.
@treering4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, man! I learned the modes as a way to play in key just like you described back in 1990 (!) in an old warehouse on a sheet of paper. The patterns helped memorize the frets, but I never knew just how things would sound soloing...it was always trial and error. This is great... lightbulb moment for sure! Better late than never.
@Heavenlydemon7776 ай бұрын
best modes lesson by far
@marjan3kov4523 жыл бұрын
Great explanation. Thanks man!
@jotaroshinsuke3 жыл бұрын
Finally.... i get it. Great lesson, thankyou!
@dompalozzi43842 жыл бұрын
Great lesson thx
@SalvvOrtiz4 жыл бұрын
Very well explained, no more confusion, thanks!
@charmelynlayam58404 жыл бұрын
Thank you Brian sensei...
@capbubba3 жыл бұрын
Awesome job explaining it, been down a few rabbit holes too but you just cleared it all up 👍👍👍
@arifkabir11124 жыл бұрын
Perfect explanation of modes, thanks.
@pf8443 жыл бұрын
Tonal Centre is the key word !
@matthewcage45504 жыл бұрын
You're the first guitar teacher I've seen mention using the scale method to improvise. As a home jammer, that's the approach I've taken naturally. And to my fellow hobbyists, here's a way to name ALL the notes. Y Z I O U C D E F G A B The Y & Z cover the 2 adjacent 'black keys' and the I - O - U the 3 adjacent 'black keys'. See how THAT looks on a fret board schematic. (better than A#/Bb crap)
@daveb95514 жыл бұрын
Thank you Brian, I have been struggling to properly understand modes etc, this has in a few short minutes has been a light bulb moment.
@neilrobinson76154 жыл бұрын
You should teach You Tube guitar teachers how to teach guitar theory. By far the best theory channel on YT.
@zombieguitar4 жыл бұрын
Haha thanks Neil!
@heymanuel35574 жыл бұрын
very clear video again! best mode explanation I'v seen, thanks!
@toneseeker49684 жыл бұрын
I love this @#%$! Thank you for posting, Brian!
@dorianhamdi58064 жыл бұрын
thank you sir :)
@Bob-Bakley3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I think I finally got it
@bmoraski4 жыл бұрын
Love your content. It just clicks with me. Thanks.
@jahissa4 жыл бұрын
Awesome video IAm finally getting it. Give Thanks again my Teacher
@andymellor90564 жыл бұрын
Great lesson, thanks. Could you build on this an talk about the scale intervals in each mode that produce each mode's characteristic colour?
@zombieguitar4 жыл бұрын
I have TONS of lessons about that already. Just search through my past vids 😎 I am feeling that a part 2 to this video may be a good ides though...I'd focus on "parallel modes" like you are suggesting for part 2.
@gerhardhenning51823 жыл бұрын
Weltklasse
@aldrinf.cabudol42524 жыл бұрын
Thankk youu!!!!
@stephensmith7993 жыл бұрын
Best ratio of Likes to Dislikes I have ever seen... and justifiable! Thanks
@petskup44 жыл бұрын
Yees. even I got the thing. Must look all the theory videos from this channel. :)
@tammyjodolan85334 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@psychocybernetics13474 жыл бұрын
Brilliant
@99vkh4 жыл бұрын
Nice 👍
@JDiamondMusic4 жыл бұрын
If i have minor I - IV - V chord progession A min/ D min/ E min ... .. . in the key of A minor but i decided i want to go phrygian mode feel Which would be the E note in the C major/ A minor relative scales how should i approach it for my lead playing use the relative or the parrel scale for the phrigian mode? The relative would be focusing E notes within an A minor scale ? then the parallel would be an A phrygian which would i use in this appication ??? ANY BUDDY PLEASE AND THANK YOU !!!!
@matthewcage45504 жыл бұрын
How about making your next lesson on the root keynote, and how that works with Non-root keynotes. Let's say I'm jamming against a IIm7 - V7, an Am7 and D7. Where does the root keynote come in, during each chord. Is the root keynote a G? (as the IIm7 A chord indicates) If I'm playing an A blues scale, where does the root keynote (of G) come in? Do I just think of tonal centers instead? (of A, in this case) If I'm jamming in A blues against the Am7, the tones are related to that scale, BUT when the D7 comes around those tasty blues notes become different tones. How do I think of them then, when a b5 of Am7 becomes a b2 of D7? And where does the G root keynote fit into that, if at all. (G is root keynote of the D7)
@zombieguitar4 жыл бұрын
Hey, in that example that is a "Dorian progression". You could just use A Dorian as your overall framework and target chord tones of the Am and D chords as those chords are occurring. As you have already pointed out, you can combine Dorian with minor pentatonic/minor blues and it will work great too. In my opinion, there's no need to even think about 'G' in this example.
@EnochMC2 жыл бұрын
When you are working through improvs, are you seeing the scale shapes in your head? or do you think of which notes are in the scale and just have the fretboard memorized? Trying to figure out what I should be working towards so I can freely improvise without having to think about each shape in the scale, because it takes me a second to think of how to switch into a different shape as it is and so I stay in each "box" for longer than I'd like to.
@zombieguitar2 жыл бұрын
Just wait until you get into chord tone targeting. That's even tricker. At least the scale remains constant!!
@MrEvanBacon4 жыл бұрын
Do the modes only revolve around the G major scale? Or is that just relative to the major scale in general and it doesn’t matter what key you are in?
@darrenbrignell84823 жыл бұрын
Evan the modes can be used in any key Brian is just demonstrating in the key of G for example in the key of C it is D Dorian and G Mixolydian etc and in the key of A it would be B Dorian and E Mixolidian etc.
@edmundchoy29923 жыл бұрын
Eureka moment!
@guitarmann1112 ай бұрын
Playing in modes, does the starting note of a Phrase should be a particular note or any note from the scale would be ok if we end the phrase with the target note, for example note E for E Aeolian mode.
@zombieguitar2 ай бұрын
It's not so much about the note that you start or end on... Instead, it's more about highlighting the notes of the underlying CHORD that the mode is based on. For example if you're playing E Aeolian mode, which is based on the vi chord in the parent key signature of G major, which is an E minor chord...then you'd want to be highlighting the notes E, G and B...while also utilizing the full 7-note E Aeolian scale (E F# G A B C D). The whole chord is important. Not just the root note!
@jayleecarlisle3 жыл бұрын
Depending on the chord type whether major, minor, sus 2/4, 7's, 11's etc you can steal or borrow modes from other keys. Thats what I was hoping you'd show people.
@jayleecarlisle3 жыл бұрын
You did help to further actual knowledge of theory.
@cliffwardguitar4 жыл бұрын
This is great stuff! Thank you! Has anyone else ever said its like being taught by Adam Sandler??😄
@zombieguitar4 жыл бұрын
Haha I only hear that here in the KZfaq comments 🤣
@fredigutierrez73853 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bryan,another ah ha moment,I was in that rabbit hole thinking that a section of the scale was a mode but now makes sense , that was on G , if I play a different scale it will be the same process,now the question is what name is given when you play it : aeolian in the key of G,Aeolian in the key of C, Dorian in the key of D...???????
@zombieguitar3 жыл бұрын
Definitely watch the full 3 part series! Check out the website version instead of KZfaq too (link in description)...no ads that way and includes written lessons
@LEN-vm4sz3 жыл бұрын
Hi what is the sound that you are playing over are you using a pedal or something differnt to get the sound thanks
@zombieguitar3 жыл бұрын
Hey I'm just using a backing track that I made in Reaper. Here is a video about how to do that 😀 www.zombieguitar.com/how-to-make-a-backing-track-in-30-minutes/
@josearalat2 жыл бұрын
Where have you been all my life?
@darrenbrignell84823 жыл бұрын
Hey Brian if a song uses for example all or most of the diatonic chords in its parent key does one have to use the appropriate mode for each chord. This is where I am a bit confused because I understand that Robin Ford uses Mixolydian in general over all the chord changes and Santana likes to use the Dorian mode. The way I am trying to understand this is that the different sounds of the modes if used with each chord change is going to be like making a meal with every flavouring that you have in the cupboard and end up with a strange thing going on. Please help.
@zombieguitar3 жыл бұрын
The answer you are looking for is NOT modes. It is "chord tones". When you are soloing over a chord progression where all of the chords are part of the same key (very common), then you just play the key-scale over all of the chords. The best-sounding notes to play on a "per chord basis" are going to be the chord tones of the underlying chords. You don't have to worry about modes for what you are trying to do 😎
@darrenbrignell84823 жыл бұрын
@@zombieguitar Thank you Brian for your reply and value this immensely I am back into my guitar after years of frustration including the theory and watching your fantastic video's have helped me no end as you make it so clear but I'm in no way out of the woods so will continue watching. Thanks again Brian and please continue sharing your knowledge.
@zombieguitar3 жыл бұрын
@@darrenbrignell8482 Glad to hear the vids are helping. Thanks for following! 😁
@jotaroshinsuke3 жыл бұрын
I heard a lot of Eric Johnson similarities in that opening G major section
@steveporth149022 күн бұрын
So to be clear...and to make it simple..if I'm playing over an E minor chord....and I play G major scale, while focusing on the G note...it'll be G Ionian...focus on the A note it'll be A Dorian..B phyrigian etc?
@zombieguitar22 күн бұрын
You have to match up the chord too... If you play the E Aeolian scale over an Em chord, than you'll get the Aeolian mode sound. If you play the G Ionian scale over a G major chord, you'll get the Ionian sound. A Dorian scale over Am chord...Dorian sound. All 3 examples have the same notes, because they are all from the same key signature!
@steveporth149021 күн бұрын
@@zombieguitar ooooooh! Well damn thank you! It also applies to every other key Say im in D major..playing Ionian over D chord...Dorian over the EM etc
@zombieguitar21 күн бұрын
@@steveporth1490 yes exactly! But watch this because you don't want to be unnecessarily thinking about "modes" unless you have to! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ibx0iNt5l9XUYoE.htmlsi=Nbz-OQyrScM1Spe6
@steveporth149021 күн бұрын
@@zombieguitar you're a gentleman and a scholar sir
@michaelcraig94494 жыл бұрын
This guy named Lydian Tone, he likes to play Phrygian Mode!
@zombieguitar4 жыл бұрын
🤣
@DmitryProkopenko4 жыл бұрын
Great explanation as usual, but I still don't understand: what modes are for and how can I use them in real life. And what for. LOL
@lukather14 жыл бұрын
Dmitry Prokopenko - different flavours of the same scale ! Get on Brian’s site subscribe and all will become clearer ! I promise the best site by far ! Trust me
@zombieguitar4 жыл бұрын
I didn't get into it in this video because I was trying to keep things as least confusing as possible, but there are 2 ways to use modes - parallel modes and relative modes. This video talks about "relative modes". Say for instance, the band is playing on an Am chord...they just keep groovin on the one chord (Am is the tonal centre). Now you as the lead guitarist decide that you want to solo using A Dorian... You could always just *think* in terms of G major or E minor scale patterns, which may be familiar to you already. I also have a bunch of lessons about using "parallel modes", which means that they share the same root note. For instance, you are jamming in the key of A minor and using your basic A minor scales (A minor pent, A minor blues, etc.). You decide that you want to throw in some "Dorian flavor" into your playing, so you opt for using the A Dorian scale in conjunction with whatever you are already playing. This would require you to see how where the extra "Dorian notes" fit in with your A minor pentatonic playing. In this case you may not be *thinking* "use the same scale patterns as G major/E minor" (although you can think of it that way if you choose to). Rather, you be *thinking* "I'm using scales that have the root note 'A', Dorian is one of scales that I'm using". I do have a ton of other lessons on this stuff if you dig into it 😎
@Nacoinini4 жыл бұрын
@@zombieguitar Referring to your last paragraph above where you said to add the Dorian notes to the currently played scale, say the pentatonic scale...I did notice David Gilmour doing that in his playing sometimes if I'm not mistaken, and you just explained it to the T. Thanks again !
@DmitryProkopenko4 жыл бұрын
@@lukather1 Already there, but still... :)
@DmitryProkopenko4 жыл бұрын
@@zombieguitar Brian, if you could shoot a short and simple video illustrating your words it would be great! No graphics or diagrams, just an auxiliary video to this explanation...
@Zigarius11234 жыл бұрын
Great lesson man! No backing track, no mode sound, just a scale. Will you be covering the other target notes you can use in the modes? Like the flat 6th is signature of aeolian or flat 3 is characteristic of dorian. I enjoy your lessons, great job! Also, what about bass using other notes out of the triad in the chord, does it still work to keep the mode sound? Let's say we're using A-7 over A aeolian, i wanted to ascend with the solo. I could play A then C then E then G. Then move my pattern up and continue to keep the A-7. In this example is just 1 bass and 1 guitar, so does it still work to keep the mode sound?
@zombieguitar4 жыл бұрын
Hey, I just posted part 2. I think you'll like it. You can view the website version here: www.zombieguitar.com/how-to-solo-across-the-fretboard-using-modes-part-2-parallel-modes/
@Zigarius11234 жыл бұрын
@@zombieguitar Thanks Brian! Keep up the awesome work dude!
@blinkz0rz5193 жыл бұрын
"That person doesn't know what Mozart"
@razibbiswas43543 жыл бұрын
But how i will solo over G Am C D a rapid progression❤
@zombieguitar3 жыл бұрын
That progression is 100% in the key of G major. There is no need for "modes" to solo over that. Just use the G major scale to solo over the entire progression, while making sure to target chord tones over each chord (chord tones are all part of the key-scale of G major, so you will never be leaving the key). Make sense?
@mike-rh2dz4 жыл бұрын
so stop worrying about mode shapes just play the scale and emphasize the root for which mode your working from as all the modes are coming out of one scale ( i think i;m there ) or maybe not
@zombieguitar4 жыл бұрын
Yes, exactly 😎
@aylbdrmadison10514 жыл бұрын
It's all about what the root note is. Think of it this way: The C Major scale is the ionian mode of the key of C, and the A minor scale is the aeolian mode in the same key. Both use the same exact notes, with a different root note. If you use those same notes, but the root note is E, then you're playing the E phrygian mode. And if you use B as the root note, then you are playing the B locrian mode, etc. These all coincide with a number too. In the key of C, it is: C, D, E, F, G, A, and B, or 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7. But say you're playing in A minor, then it's A, B, C, D, E, F, and G, but those notes are now numbered 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 ,6 and 7 respectively (number 1 is always the root note). That's basic music theory in a nutshell (other than knowing the whole and half steps in the Major scale of course). By the way, as a guitar instructor myself for nearly 40 years now, Brian knows what he's talking about. Glad you found his channel. Now intermediate theory in a nutshell: 9, 11, and 13 are all notes above the octave. So since the 8th note is the octave and the same note, everything is named differently basically for the sake of clarity. So an 8 is a 1 (octave and root), a 9 is the same note as a 2, an 11 is the same note as a 4, and a 13 is the same note as a 6. Simplified, 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 are the same notes as 8 9 10 11 12 13 14. But there's no reason to change the numbers of the 3 5 and 7 because those are the intervals that make up the basic chord. Whereas the 9 11 and 13 are chord extensions.