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!

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Interesting video! Thanks a lot! I have some additional remarks: 1, "Modal scales and harmony has nothing to do with functional harmony" --> To some extent I agree. V7-> I, the very basic concept around functional harmony, is only possible in a normal major scale. Even when applying this framework to minor, certain chromatic modifications have to be made (the very reason harmonic/melodic minor exists) --> From a theoretical perspective, the concept behind dominant -> tonic has three main characteristics: The resolution of the tritone (resolving the most dissonant interval to a consonant interval provides tension and resolution), the presence of a leading tone that resolves to the tonic note (7->1) and that the root note of the progression moves by a descending fifth. If one or two of those characteristics is lacking, you end up with a weaker dominant -> tonic resolution. But I would argue that such a resolution still exists (e.g. v-i in natural minor, v-I in Mixolydian), even if it's weaker. --> Also the concept around functional harmony can be extended further. One example is "axis theory" (by musicologist Erno Lendvai). I find that approach useful, however the context seems to matter a lot (something the theory itself ignores). The bII chord (the second chord in Phrygian) is usually thought as an replacement for the dominant ("tritone substitution"). In classical harmony that chord was rather used as predominant chord (bII6-V7-i; a.k.a. Neapolitan cadence). --> Furthermore, one could always make chromatic modifications to a mode in order to get "stronger functions" (the idea of harmonic minor is to introduce a V7 chord in Aeolian, the same idea can literally be employed in any other mode). 2, "There is no tonal gravity, but equality between chords" --> That statement contradicts the idea behind modal music. If there is not any tonal gravity, a tonal center would not exist (and you would end up with pandiatonic music). The very idea of modes is that the tonal center is shifted to a different pitch than in a standard major scale. --> It seems more that the tonal center is not as strongly defined in modal music (as V7-I resolutions are not possible if the "pure" mode is used).

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!!!

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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!

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

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

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.

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!

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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! 😊

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

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

Just bookmarked this; great explanation.

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

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

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

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

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

This channel is a goldmine, with pure gold seams!

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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

Best video on KZfaq explaining modes and modal harmony.

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.

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..

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

This man is clearly the GOAT. Brilliant 🤩

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

yes - this is certainly a real clarifier. very good indeed

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^^

So glad I found your. Excellent tutorials.

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 !

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Great video! Exactly what I was looking for

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

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

Amazing info, delivery, and setup. Thank you

so clear, amazing

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

Very very nice lesson. It answers questions I have always had in mind despite some musical learning. Usually, music teacher say : one mode one chord. But it is not true, too static and many tracks use several chords. Thank You very much !!...

Nicely explained I have not heard this analogy before and it is brilliantly described

Vinnie Moore’s video on modes is also good but the graphics and presentation here are excellent as well as the practical advice for usage. Well done!

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

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

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.

Crystal clear indeed and thank you so much for not blasting the background music while teaching. Makes paying attention (for us viewers) so much easier. Great content! Thank you once again Mr. Netherlands! :-)

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.

absolutely fantastic tutorial. no stone left unturned but made it super easy to follow - thank you

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

Wow, this really opened my mind... i was learning about modes two years ago but never until this day understood that the tonic - subdominant - dominant thing most be, more or less, forgotten when writing modal chord progressions... why did no one ever mention that?! Thank you so much!

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

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.

This is a gem ❤️

Great work and excellent production - thanks

FINALLY ......clarity! :-) Thank you.

This is GOLD. I don't know how and why, maybe the way it was presented, but it was the most appealing lesson on modal progression. Thank you sir!