How to write a MODAL chord PROGRESSION (that sounds modal)

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5 жыл бұрын

In this video we’ll explore the ways to come up with real modal sounding chord progression. An explanation on what to take in account when dealing with modal scales and progressions, which chords work and more important: which don’t. Modal harmony is very different from the tonal harmony we’ll find with the major and minor keys. We call this kind of harmony: functional harmony. Modal harmony is something else. Other rules apply!
So let me take you along in this video to explore the possibilities and some things to consider when writing modal chord progressions that will actually sound modal.
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@PierFrancescoPiccolomini 4 жыл бұрын

This is a little masterpiece. I've seen thousands of videos on modes, and this is in the top three. Very, very well done! Thanks!

@QJamTracks 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this nice comment!

@111101010 4 жыл бұрын

What are the other two of the top three?

@Yann-wd7ol 4 жыл бұрын

I totaly agree, thx a lot for your work QJamTracks ! If it don't bother anyone, @Pier Francesco Picc. can you share de 2 other ? I'm hungry of learning ! :D

@ephraimcj455 3 жыл бұрын

Other 2?

@PierFrancescoPiccolomini 3 жыл бұрын

@@Yann-wd7ol kzfaq.info/get/bejne/b5yTrMeHp5rbXXU.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/kLOHqtp7t6_IeIk.html

@cesarperez-cardenas97 2 жыл бұрын

The whole "ditch[ing] functional harmony" was what I needed. I never understood which chords to play and always ended up sound Major or Minor. This was a perfect, little video. Thank you. I'm sure I'm not alone when I say how helpful this video was.

@top.secret000 4 жыл бұрын

This is literally everything I’ve ever wanted from a modal harmony tutorial. Thanks a million for this, this is the go-to lesson for learning to compose in modes.

@QJamTracks 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Josua!

@ELLIOT8209 2 жыл бұрын

@@QJamTracks hi, I watched another video and was left very confused. At 12:45 you state that the IV chord needs to be avoided but in the following video at 7:39 it states that the IV chord needs to be included in the progression to ensure that we get the DORIAN feel. I'm so confused Here's the video. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eL2hfZN_296ydZs.html

@michaelsmusic3532 3 жыл бұрын

Sir, I have played music for 40+ years ( or made noise, depending ) You have by far THE BEST instructional videos that I've ever seen. I'm recommending you to everyone I know ... Thank you so much for sharing all your hard work, your passion for music really shows ! Rock on Bro ~ Michael

@banglachord 4 жыл бұрын

I have been searching for modal progression! No one told me they kinda dont exist. Thank you so much.

@QJamTracks 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@cyan_aura 3 жыл бұрын

I usually don't bookmark videos, but this one along with the previous one are jems. I can't thank you enough 🙏

@thehumanpractice2985 Ай бұрын

Ive just noticed, after thoroughly examining a lot of videos of modes.... that Ive always used them, and never realized how I was using them. I still don't know how I am using them, but at least I know that I don't know how I use something I didn't know I knew! Keep practicing, studying more, which one should I focus on

@Awolter84 Жыл бұрын

Been playing almost 30 years and this video is one of the best modal videos I have seen. Great lesson!

@vicenteinspiron 4 жыл бұрын

I gave up on understanding modes a long time ago until I found this video. Thanks lot, I finally understand how to write in a specific mode.

@ohvnaq Жыл бұрын

i actually enjoy the sound of that whole-tone scale mentioned in the beginning quite a lot

@dannuttle9005 3 ай бұрын

I've never seen anyone point out before that the tritone wants to resolve either inward or outward. Good point. Also: "D Dorian becomes C major if we use the wrong chords from the Dorian scale." I just ran into this last night. I have been working on composing in Dorian, and yeah, I found myself in C major. It's an example of how important it is to sit down and play around with concepts, and find out for yourself.

@sandermashi8689 3 жыл бұрын

I cant' stop thanking you ! This lesson is supreme !!! Never understood this armony till now .Thanks a lot.

@juanlalor1787 4 жыл бұрын

Finally someone explains the BIG difference between relative moding and changing keys. My head was aching until u clarify the concept.

@QJamTracks 4 жыл бұрын

Good to hear this clarifies it for you. Thanks for using my video Juan!

@darleneofthetallpines5742 2 жыл бұрын

This is an excellent video! I have watched several videos on modes from other producers, and I have learned quite a bit by watching them. Just wanted you to know that your video covers the issues with tritones better than any of the others I've seen. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge in such a clear way!

@solo_international777 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing! This really ties everything ive learned in a lifetime of music together ---Very very well done!!! Will watch over and over!!!! GREAT!!!!!

@callumfrew285 4 жыл бұрын

Your animations and graphics in this lecture are the best I've seen for this topic, thanks

@QJamTracks 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Callum!

@schnapsdrossel78 5 жыл бұрын

By far the best I have seen on that topic so far. Thanks a Lot!!!

@QJamTracks 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Glad to see the video is of use!

@PIANOSTYLE100 3 жыл бұрын

@@QJamTracks Agree.

@joskun 3 жыл бұрын

One of the best videos on modes and my favorite one so far. All the concepts, lead, harmony in 1 video. Thank you so much!!!

@gautamasakyamuni6688 4 жыл бұрын

The best lesson about Modal harmony so far,great job! Clear concise and to the point.

@rafa_guitar 3 жыл бұрын

I revisited this video today, after watching so many videos about harmony, this is a real masterpiece, It is really worthy, invaluable. Thank you so much for your channel Rob and for sharing, for your time and effort and for teaching the way you do it, I really appreciate it.

@PSTroise 3 жыл бұрын

This is brilliant. I have been trying to understand modes for years. I’m totally self taught and started as an adult so everything is a lot of work. I will have to listen to this more than once, but in order to apply these illustrations to my own songs, and that’s the way to learn, to be able to experiment with the new information. Thank you so much.

@georgenace102 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent tutorial! I find that this is the best video I have seen on the topic so far and is really well presented. Kudos!

@mohantyjams6031 3 жыл бұрын

Best use of 18 mins ever. Phenomenal. Just phenomenal. I will be going back to this video and making notes. Splendid job man on bringing so much clarity on such a pivotal concept in music.

@sbennettyt 4 жыл бұрын

Best explanation of modes I have seen. On a whole new level.

@otv88 3 жыл бұрын

I've also been hunting for a good Modes video all over the Tubes, but this is THE best one by far. Many thanks...I get it now.

@GeorgeFrantzis 3 жыл бұрын

Finally! A comprehensive video on KZfaq explaining how to write modal progressions. Please include melodic and harmonic minor modes in one of your next videos. Thank you.

@PIANOSTYLE100 3 жыл бұрын

Good idea.

@flux1940 3 жыл бұрын

This is criminaly good. Clear and exact the best mode toturial right now on youtube. Wow

@Jam_Gordon 5 жыл бұрын

Probably one of the best videos I've come across when it comes to explaining how to write modal progressions. Love your content and backing tracks^^

@QJamTracks 5 жыл бұрын

Tahnks Jamie! Glad you like the videos :)

@Jake66564 3 жыл бұрын

Stumbled upon this and didn't know how much I needed it! Thanks

@googlepigs7027 Жыл бұрын

You guys dont need the other 2.... This says it ALL. PERFECTLY ! *Great* Qjamtracks !

@AJSoundbites Жыл бұрын

This one is hands down the extension of the old Joe Satriani video where He explained modes in such an easy way on the guitar by using the low E as the pedal tone as he switches through the different modes of E. Damn, was just looking for something to revise on after years of being away from music but ended up finding a golden nugget.

@lucasdiasguitarrista 3 жыл бұрын

Jesus, you and troy grady are on another level! The best lesson about modal chord progressions on youtube!

@thegermantomoeser 3 жыл бұрын

Wow. Wunderful piece of explanation! Keep doing such great videos.

@tobbebergman7583 3 жыл бұрын

15:32 "The more ambiguous, the more expressive" -Leonard Bernstein

@musicmad4514 2 жыл бұрын

Simply stunning - excellent guide in every way. Crystal clear, well-expressed and have no words to convey what a gem you have shared with the rest of us all. Thank you very much.

@TheFullbend 5 жыл бұрын

This is soooooo clarifying! Years of research comes to an end! Simply awesome!!!

@QJamTracks 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Very glad that is usefull for you Matheus!

@henriquemaia6530 4 жыл бұрын

Finally, someone teaches clearly and objectively! This opens up a universe of possibilities! thank you so much!

@QJamTracks 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Henrique

@timsmith190 2 жыл бұрын

I have seen and studied dozens of modal videos. This one is hands down the most comprehensive and useful one I've seen.

@afrohawk 3 жыл бұрын

This is the best explanation of writing music with modes I've ever seen. Definitely will watch again and again. Fantastic!!!

@SBanas 3 жыл бұрын

This video is what I needed to understand modal harmony. In 17 min you condensed all the information I was lacking for 15 years of my guitar playing!

@maitrikarna9278 Жыл бұрын

Your comparison of music to visual art is extremely helpful for how I think, both in just making it logical and also in making it interesting

@chriswrighton5162 Жыл бұрын

This channel is a goldmine, with pure gold seams!

@johnaeff 2 жыл бұрын

I just found this channel yesterday and it pushed concentration , nearly blowed me away , super lessions ! Great !

@coloaten6682 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant! The most concise lesson on Modal Harmony I've seen on YT. Well done and thanks :).

@DG5466 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video the best on you tube. You have clarified the issues I had with my progressions gravitating back to the parent key tonal centre. You are a star

@pathlesscreative 3 жыл бұрын

I was laying down listening to your tutorial. Literally had to get out of bed to replay 17:08 A dorian is str8 fire

@ether2006 2 жыл бұрын

fax

@francoisdevillecraig993 3 жыл бұрын

I think this may be the clearest and most helpul explanation I've ever seen. Thank you.

@chrisdaviesguitar 4 жыл бұрын

So glad I found your. Excellent tutorials.

@mangalisomdingi9733 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. That C Major chart with all its modes helped drive home a point that never stuck in my head, "all modes are derived from the relevant major scale" 🤯 it's all become easier to memorise or work out if I get stuck

4 жыл бұрын

Great video! Exactly what I was looking for

@lastrolo1517 3 жыл бұрын

That’s helped clarify quite a few theory things I have heard but not fully grasped as a self-taught guitar player dabbling in some of the modes. Pedal tones really help maintain the ‘flavour’ of the mode for me. Thanks! 😊

@dmc549 3 жыл бұрын

This is an incredible video. 11/10. Very well done.

@ziptidy 2 жыл бұрын

Rob, this was a great tutorial. Thanks for your hard work and insight.

@luweiliu3921 3 жыл бұрын

mind blowing video! And the explanation is the best among all the video I've seen. Thank you so much for making this 😁

@GuitarFromTheHeart 4 жыл бұрын

This is by far the best explanation on this subject that I have seen. I've been looking for years on and off. Greatly appreciated! You have a great channel I will be following in the future.

@QJamTracks 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!!

@PIANOSTYLE100 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely Top notch..One of the clearest..Great video work.

@timothyclay3668 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant... really well explained and very useful for composition. Thank you.

@henkhenk4357 Жыл бұрын

This should be the go to video for anyone who wants to learn/understand modes ! Absolutely THE BEST!

@coachp7486 4 жыл бұрын

Have to agree with many of the same recent comments. One of THE best tutorials on modes. Feels like what it may be like in a formal music school to me. And your diagrams and charts are truly v helpful. Ty so much !

@QJamTracks 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your nice comment!

@mikebryant4146 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video. Thanks so much as you have simply answered a long-standing question about modal composition for me. Many 🙏🏿 🙏🏿 🙏🏿!!!

@QJamTracks 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike!

@michaelturner8724 4 жыл бұрын

Definitely the best video I have ever seen regarding modal harmony. Rock on, dude. Awesome stuff

@QJamTracks 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael! Glad to see my videos are helpful.

@heavymetalmusictheory 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing info, delivery, and setup. Thank you

@ozboomer_au Жыл бұрын

A VERY nice summary of modal harmony... even IF! I'm just starting out on using the modes (although I've studied them a lot in recent weeks). Like others have said, this video is literally a short masterclass that ties-in so very well with tonal harmony. Many thanks for posting it...

@hearpalhere 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for making such an excellent lesson! This answered so many of my questions, it was really helpful for me. The examples were excellent and your explanations were awesome. I also found it incredibly helpful to see how the chords of the diatonic major scale are shifted for the various modes. I couldn't quite understand how those chords were arrived at from other people's videos explaining this topic.

@clairy_music 3 жыл бұрын

This is the best tutorial I have ever seen!! Thank you.

@armansrsa Жыл бұрын

you simply cannot grasp modes without first understanding tonal harmony so the fact that you spent 1 quarter of the video on this is good! Very well done to you.

@MsDavo123 2 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU SOOOOOO MUCH FOR THIS LESSON it was so clear and sooo helpful!

@rubiconfpv6175 4 жыл бұрын

This is the best video on modal progressions I have ever seen. It finally showed me a huge piece of the puzzle that I had been missing. This is a gold mine of clarity.

@QJamTracks 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@TheAnthropic 3 жыл бұрын

This is excactly the lesson I needed on modes. Thank you so much!

@johannjensson6190 3 жыл бұрын

Great explanation. Subscribed!

@stephenmcg4299 3 жыл бұрын

This tutorial is perfect. Really clear and concise, but quite comprehensive.

@ANON0061 2 жыл бұрын

This is the best video on modal chords I have ever seen. Many thanks!

@Leopold---1320 Жыл бұрын

I'm almost 100% certain this could have been WAY more simple to explain. This is almost like a refresher course for people who already know this.

@RockerProf Жыл бұрын

Best video EVER on how to practically use modes to make music. Thank you so much.

@joshuadaily4887 3 жыл бұрын

Best video on KZfaq explaining modes and modal harmony.

@alexfont 3 жыл бұрын

This is one of the best videos I’ve seen on the subject. Very well done! Thank you for your 🎵cal value.

@QJamTracks 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alex!

@producermind9030 2 ай бұрын

Great video. Especially the last half. The last 2 tips were really good. Loved the examples as well.

@Nautijan 4 жыл бұрын

so clear, amazing

@michaelsmusic3532 3 жыл бұрын

YOU HAVE THE BEST MUSIC TUTORIAL VIDEOS ON KZfaq !!! And you're an awesome musician also ... Rock on Bro

@frankus54 2 жыл бұрын

Great work and excellent production - thanks

@JohnnyGuitarRocks 5 жыл бұрын

Terrifically insightful video, thank you for sharing your knowledge!

@QJamTracks 5 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome Johnny! :)

@DavidStJames11 Жыл бұрын

A very clear path. I will watch this video 1000 more times to really solidify it. Thank you. Cheers

@Virtual-Media 10 ай бұрын

You’re lessons have a way teaching a language that is too difficult for many to grasp. Thank you! It’s always been a way I wanted to communicate..

@BobbyWallisch 2 жыл бұрын

Best video on modes ever! It was a moment of enlightenment for me, when you said that - when composing in modes - you can/must forget the concept of SubDominant and Dominant. Now I finally understand why Ionian and Aeolian are the standard Scales, because only they got that I-IV-V harmony structure built in. I always loved that floating quality of modal harmony sequences. Now I know why. Thanks a lot. I'll advertise your channel on my FB.

@jonanavarro89 Жыл бұрын

Very clear and well explained tutorial about modal harmony. One of the best I have seen. Thanks.

@parasbisht7990 3 жыл бұрын

So glad I found this. One of the best tutorials I've watched about modal chords.

@QJamTracks 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Paras!

@eggsandtoastproduction7663 4 жыл бұрын

At last , a tutorial that gets to the point . Thanks

@royjohnson3361 29 күн бұрын

Just bookmarked this; great explanation.

@tonymccormick21 8 ай бұрын

Agreed. This was just all new to me but laid out so well. Thank you

@svarthelikoptern 3 жыл бұрын

In my opinion, you have an excellent way of explaining difficult or misunderstood concepts. As others have said, this is a masterpiece. Thank you!

@QJamTracks 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Raunch!

@philippgrunert8776 3 жыл бұрын

Wow. I am i sheer awe for the quality of this content.

@CristianCifuentes61 2 жыл бұрын

So much valuable information. Thank you so much for sharing this

@GaetanAsselberghs 2 жыл бұрын

And again a excellent video. Thank you so much!

@CacheTaFace 4 жыл бұрын

Great content! Thank you

@AlexiKaruna 5 ай бұрын

Very well explained something I've never been able to grasp before. Already on my second go through of the video. Excellent!

@Birdie_1991 2 жыл бұрын

thank you you've given me an idea for practice so I can learn the fret bored. Also great tips and loved the visual stuff it helped ease the info for me.