Hi Robbie. I was a student of yours at MI between 1995-1996. I benefitted greatly from your expertise and have carved a musical career for myself since, becoming a teacher, player and music examiner. Just wanted to say thanks.
Ok...you guys are wearing me out with the arguments about modality. This is a D Dorian progression...the chords (harmony) determine the modality. This chord progression is built from chords in the harmonized C major scale but the progression resolves to the II minor 7 chord...which means the progression has a tonal center of the II chord...D Dorian. Play any scale you want over this progression...its still D Dorian. To simplify the idea of tonal centers and resolving to the II chord I put together a FREE lesson for you guys and said lets keep it simple and use D Minor Pentatonic scale. It's still D Dorian. If we chose to use C major scale and resolved to the II chord tones it's still D Dorian. If I chose to use F major 7 arpeggios,...Cmaj7 arpeggios...which i did in the opening solo... and resolved my ideas to the II minor chord its still D Dorian.We can use all six pentatonic scales found in the C major scale over this progression and resolve to the chord tones of the II chord...it's still D Dorian. If you want to argue characteristic tones of Dorian we could target the B note ( the major 6th) and you would be playing the characteristic note...thats it. I can chose to use the characteristic note or not...it's my choice...and it's still D Dorian. Using the Cmaj7 arpeggio uses the B note...so the characteristic note was in the solo...its not in the D minor pentatonic scale but so what! Stop arguing about music and play some instead...I'm trying to inform and educate you guys and all you can do is bloody argue...this is a D Dorian progression and I'm playing D Dorian ideas over the progression...if you don't believe me thats fine..:-)
Robbie Calvo thank you so much for this lesson. I came across your channel on a related link. Your teaching method, tone, attitude, and break-down are brilliant. The call and answer is a fantastic way to learn. I learned more here about the Dorian progression than anywhere else on the Web. My learning style fits like a glove. Kudos. Sub'd. Keep up the incredible work! Can't wait to see your site.
+Robbie Calvo Great lesson Robbie! I enjoy your channel. One suggestion that I think might be helpful is to first spell out the chord progression and the chord changes in the song. Thank you very much sir!
+Robbie Calvo, totally makes sense. The crazy thing is, it was taught (or rather, named) differently when I was studying theory in college. For the longest time I found the guitarist's way of naming these scales weird. I was taught that if you pick a key center, for this discussion I'll chose "A major" , then the modes are all derived from the starting note within the A major scale. In my mind, all the relative scales are A ionian, A dorian, A phrygian, A lydian, etc..... In your example, the dorian mode is comprised of all the notes in the C major scale but starting on the 2nd tone. Voila ... D dorian. I wonder if guitarists are the only ones that call the dorian scale by it's starting note. To me, it's more confusing. But I'm warming up to the idea. :o) I do like how you take the discussion further into the where the actual progression resolves. Which again why, I figger, it's called D dorian and NOT C dorian. :o)
Hey Robbie just always loved your phrasing and tasteful bends. That solo is simple but sounds so good and catchy. I’m trying to focus on the chord tones in my playing because I know that’s what really makes it. Thank you brother for the video!
wow...I love modal lessons...this is one of the best I've seen...really enjoyed being able to play in between your playing...that's a fantastic concept in teaching
Hi Robbie, Although I am not an accomplished guitarist, far from it, for me, playing is its own reward, but I do like the sound and feel of Dorian and aspire to play it. I must also say, that you have by far the easiest manner of any of the guitarists I am subscribed to but more than this, you demystify the complexities of modal playing to the extent I feel able to try it. Being 2020, I might be 9 years late in finding you but will certainly follow you in preference to others who teach modal playing. Thank you so much, Dave
finally something i can understand ... been practicing Guitar modes .. sometimes it sound good some time dont ... this is what i was missing ... thanks for the video ...
For those who keep asking what the chord progression is, it’s pretty clear that he is pointedly NOT going to provide that. And I can think of two good reasons. One, it would help your guitar playing progress to sit down and figure it out on your own, and two, if he gives everything away free, no one will be coming to him learning, and he couldn’t make a living. This is a great lesson, very good information, and playing is inspirationally very fine. Take some time, practice teaching your ear to recognize notes and from there chords. There aren’t that many changes, you can do it!
Excellent! I am now going through your course on Truefire, "Sweet Notes" and it is very helpful. I think the more we guitarists hear good picking and resolving like you teach the better we will gravitate to that.
Fantastic video! I especially enjoyed the play-along portion towards the end of the lesson. I haven't come across that approach in any other CZcams videos.
I appreciate your lesson so much, I just want to learn D dorian notes for my "so what" solo and I discover your vidéo with good items, thank you teacher now I think I'll come back to your pages and stay tuned. Thank you for your generous sharing . Jpascal
The phrasing breaks are really nice. Allows one to find the sweet spot/ be inspired by your licks. No one does that. They are like “shred” now your turn with no direction
Hi Robbie, I have most of your true fire lessons and I am a big fan of your video, this time I find myself rather puzzled, D minor pentatonic over D minor is a way to avoid dorian instead of make it shine. we are playing over a Dm to C kind of progression, can as easilly be considered a vi to V progression in which case would not be dorian, only the B note can really tell the story and is not in the minor D pentatonic scale.
+Horst Leppitsch Thank you...This video was shot about 4 years ago so i was using Red Bear Picks...these days I'm using the Chicken Picks...sound natural...like fingernails...love them!
This lesson really pulled some things together for me. 👍🏻 Off topic referencing the Tele...what neck shape and pickups are in there if you don't mind sharing? Love it.
is it correct if i make the conclusion that the rhythm section is in the key of C (tough you begin in the 2nd note which is Dm),...and the solo is in Dm (or F) which resolve to one of the Dm7 chordial note (D,F,A,C)?,..any explanation would be appreciated
@zurckoni Thanks! I'm hard at work in production to give you the best website on the Internet for guitar lessons. Looking forward to getting to know you! RC
I have to say I'm confused because the true Dorian Mode is a C maj Scale starting from the second note of that scale, this being a D. So with respect that would be a C Scale with a resolving D note. The one shown here is a minor pentatonic, they are similar in the sense that they are both minor but it misses the point of using a Dorian Mode or have I been learning something different all these years. It 's missing the characteristic E & B notes of this particular Dorian Mode.
Phil Townsend , yeah just playing the minor pentatonic. I think most of us were looking for a Dorian jam that would hit the b vs the b# from the natural minor
I like the idea of teaching Dorian but it seems you let this die? I hope not it started out in a good format. A good way too would be to you do the lick without the background so we have a chance to learn and see how it's done. Then add the background; Then go to the next lick and to the same.
that's exactly the point. use D minor pentatonic scale over a C major scale chord progression that resolves in the 2 chord. this is just a simplification of how to do Dorian. also the point is that the chord progression determines the tonality of the song. it is the context of the solo if you will. ergo if you use D minor pentatonic over a C major progression that resolves in D then that is Dorian. this is just one way to use dorian. don't just study modes separately. the context is always important. you should be conscious of the progression and know how to target notes. modes only make sense if you know the context of the song.
this is a great lesson and i thumbs'd it up, but it is clearly incorrectly named, dorian was not even mentioned in this video, and I was looking for a lesson on dorian, not minor pentatonic maybe it does relate to dorian and I just don't understand dorian? either way it is misleading.
Сергий Мараховец Because modality is determined by the harmonic structure not the scale or note choices...if the progression resolves to the II minor chord...it's Dorian
I tried to play along, but every time I did you seemed to be playing over me. It’s as if you weren’t even listening to me Robbie? Rather rude, I’d say. 😂🎶🎶🙏
I have a couple of your truefire methods. Sweet notes particularly helped to play over the chord changes. Your teaching method is top notch. and you've got a f****** sweet sound with your Telecaster. ;-) ...( don''t pay any attention to comments from dick heads who don't understand that being humble and open-minded is the only way to progress).
Hi Robbie. I was a student of yours at MI between 1995-1996. I benefitted greatly from your expertise and have carved a musical career for myself since, becoming a teacher, player and music examiner. Just wanted to say thanks.
Good lesson. I’ve been doing all this naturally without really knowing why, just going by shapes and feel.
same here🇩🇪🍻
Ok...you guys are wearing me out with the arguments about modality. This is a D Dorian progression...the chords (harmony) determine the modality. This chord progression is built from chords in the harmonized C major scale but the progression resolves to the II minor 7 chord...which means the progression has a tonal center of the II chord...D Dorian. Play any scale you want over this progression...its still D Dorian.
To simplify the idea of tonal centers and resolving to the II chord I put together a FREE lesson for you guys and said lets keep it simple and use D Minor Pentatonic scale. It's still D Dorian. If we chose to use C major scale and resolved to the II chord tones it's still D Dorian. If I chose to use F major 7 arpeggios,...Cmaj7 arpeggios...which i did in the opening solo... and resolved my ideas to the II minor chord its still D Dorian.We can use all six pentatonic scales found in the C major scale over this progression and resolve to the chord tones of the II chord...it's still D Dorian.
If you want to argue characteristic tones of Dorian we could target the B note ( the major 6th) and you would be playing the characteristic note...thats it. I can chose to use the characteristic note or not...it's my choice...and it's still D Dorian. Using the Cmaj7 arpeggio uses the B note...so the characteristic note was in the solo...its not in the D minor pentatonic scale but so what!
Stop arguing about music and play some instead...I'm trying to inform and educate you guys and all you can do is bloody argue...this is a D Dorian progression and I'm playing D Dorian ideas over the progression...if you don't believe me thats fine..:-)
Robbie Calvo thank you so much for this lesson. I came across your channel on a related link. Your teaching method, tone, attitude, and break-down are brilliant. The call and answer is a fantastic way to learn. I learned more here about the Dorian progression than anywhere else on the Web. My learning style fits like a glove. Kudos. Sub'd. Keep up the incredible work! Can't wait to see your site.
+Robbie Calvo
So is this for the key of C since D is the Dorian note?
+Robbie Calvo Great lesson Robbie! I enjoy your channel. One suggestion that I think might be helpful is to first spell out the chord progression and the chord changes in the song. Thank you very much sir!
+Robbie Calvo, totally makes sense. The crazy thing is, it was taught (or rather, named) differently when I was studying theory in college. For the longest time I found the guitarist's way of naming these scales weird. I was taught that if you pick a key center, for this discussion I'll chose "A major" , then the modes are all derived from the starting note within the A major scale. In my mind, all the relative scales are A ionian, A dorian, A phrygian, A lydian, etc..... In your example, the dorian mode is comprised of all the notes in the C major scale but starting on the 2nd tone. Voila ... D dorian.
I wonder if guitarists are the only ones that call the dorian scale by it's starting note. To me, it's more confusing. But I'm warming up to the idea. :o)
I do like how you take the discussion further into the where the actual progression resolves. Which again why, I figger, it's called D dorian and NOT C dorian. :o)
+Robbie Calvo I think the Key is...to NOT read the comments.Some people live to argue.
I'm blown away by your playing and teaching style! So glad I came across your channel. I normally don't like teles but yours is gorgeous!
Hey Robbie just always loved your phrasing and tasteful bends. That solo is simple but sounds so good and catchy. I’m trying to focus on the chord tones in my playing because I know that’s what really makes it. Thank you brother for the video!
And your tone sounds awesome as well!!
I just love your playing. Great tone and feel out of that Tele and brilliant notes.
I really like your teaching and playing style
Good lesson robbie. Love your work.
Good style of presenting a lesson, thanks Robbie.
Licks:
Resolve to the root 3:34
Resolve to the flat 3rd 3:57
Resolve to the 5th 4:28
Resolve to the flat 7th 5:00
Thats really a great and fun lesson, especially the "phrase to phrase" session!!
Thank you Robbie :) !!
wow...I love modal lessons...this is one of the best I've seen...really enjoyed being able to play in between your playing...that's a fantastic concept in teaching
Really well structured lesson 👍
That was a great video. I really like the jam-along part at the end. Well done mate.
Great idea to hear interesting music FIRST - played musically - THEN going into the theory (why did that sound so good, and how can I do it).
this is one if the best lessons i've seen so far!
Hi Robbie, Although I am not an accomplished guitarist, far from it, for me, playing is its own reward, but I do like the sound and feel of Dorian and aspire to play it. I must also say, that you have by far the easiest manner of any of the guitarists I am subscribed to but more than this, you demystify the complexities of modal playing to the extent I feel able to try it. Being 2020, I might be 9 years late in finding you but will certainly follow you in preference to others who teach modal playing. Thank you so much, Dave
This is really fun ! Thanks robbie!
great idea going back and forth...super helpful....thanks
finally something i can understand ... been practicing Guitar modes .. sometimes it sound good some time dont ... this is what i was missing ... thanks for the video ...
Beautiful thing, inspiring to have that type of jamming!
thanks, i look forward to your launch.
Great phrasing and tone...👍🇸🇪
For those who keep asking what the chord progression is, it’s pretty clear that he is pointedly NOT going to provide that. And I can think of two good reasons. One, it would help your guitar playing progress to sit down and figure it out on your own, and two, if he gives everything away free, no one will be coming to him learning, and he couldn’t make a living.
This is a great lesson, very good information, and playing is inspirationally very fine.
Take some time, practice teaching your ear to recognize notes and from there chords. There aren’t that many changes, you can do it!
That's some Smooth playing there mate! Love how your picking in between the beat there at the end. Pretty damn funky,,,
Great lesson, Thank you!
Wonderful lesson... Looking forward to more.... Cheers ✌🥂👍
woah awesome lesson man!!
Excellent! I am now going through your course on Truefire, "Sweet Notes" and it is very helpful. I think the more we guitarists hear good picking and resolving like you teach the better we will gravitate to that.
WOW, This is the best lessons .... Please we need the same as this lesson.
Thank you
great stuff!
Presented very well.
Fantastic video! I especially enjoyed the play-along portion towards the end of the lesson. I haven't come across that approach in any other CZcams videos.
Check out Jon Finn, Berklee School of Music guitar teacher. This is his approach. His Model Rock Soloing DVD is worth the money-all day long.
Thanks for the tip, gtrsuite!
you made things clearer !
brilliant stuff man! helped alot.thanks
I appreciate your lesson so much, I just want to learn D dorian notes for my "so what" solo and I discover your vidéo with good items, thank you teacher
now I think I'll come back to your pages and stay tuned.
Thank you for your generous sharing .
Jpascal
great lesson and slow pace i subscribed
Your guitare's playing is very fantastic
This helped me out allot thanks!
Excellent.. I like his style, no rock, just soft solos..! I like that!
Nice explanation!
Thank you..very helpful.
Thanks Robbie
Really the best
muy buena leccion ! gracias!
Bingo! Thankyou
The phrasing breaks are really nice. Allows one to find the sweet spot/ be inspired by your licks. No one does that. They are like “shred” now your turn with no direction
I love that telecaster ,
Always great help, thanks! =)
very nice
+1 dude, very interactive!
Oh My God - this is awesome - look at us: 10 years ago!!!
Well said. Modes are all about the "gravity" and intervals between notes and keys.
Awesome
Great tone Robbie! Can you please tell me what you're playing through? BTW; nice lesson, and excellent smooth phrasing.
I just love the sound of those four or five-note licks - it's so beautiful. Do your amp or guitar settings have something to do with it? Thx.
Thank you so much, I think our tone can inspire us to play a certain way. I definitely play better when I have my sound.
Hey Robbie awesome lesson. Do you by any chance have that backing track available? Love it man!!
Nice One. .. Great Work's for Good Didact on Istructional Play Guitar. .. Very Thank ' s " Maestro " R. Calvo ... 😊😀😁/👍👌👋
wow thats cool
Hi Robbie, I have most of your true fire lessons and I am a big fan of your video, this time I find myself rather puzzled, D minor pentatonic over D minor is a way to avoid dorian instead of make it shine. we are playing over a Dm to C kind of progression, can as easilly be considered a vi to V progression in which case would not be dorian, only the B note can really tell the story and is not in the minor D pentatonic scale.
Your tone!!!!!!
@MrBlueEyes123 Thanks so much! RC
Can you upload more videos like this please?
Could you please make a video on pentatonic phrases - and their tones of course? (Adding tabs is perhaps too much to ask for).
Great
Hey Robbie, I know this is irrelevant to what you're discussing but you have such a beautiful sound. What are you plugged into?
Hi Robbie! Great explanation!
Question: What is the chord progression in this key of C tune?
Hi Robbie, Do you have these lessons incorporated in your true fire lessons ?
cheers
great lesson can you find the backing track anywhere?
Great!! Awesome sound!!!What Kind of pick do you use?
+Horst Leppitsch Thank you...This video was shot about 4 years ago so i was using Red Bear Picks...these days I'm using the Chicken Picks...sound natural...like fingernails...love them!
Hey man, awesome lesson! 1st one I've seen on here where you interact with the teacher in that phrasing exercise at the end. x
This lesson really pulled some things together for me. 👍🏻
Off topic referencing the Tele...what neck shape and pickups are in there if you don't mind sharing? Love it.
R0BL68 nh
Hi my Teacher!
What kind of pedal effect did you use to produce that sweet tone?
Please help me I'm about to build my pedal rack.
Ibanez Tube Screamer and MXR Carbon Copy Delay through a clean amp like Hot Rod Deluxe
mark knopfler voice a like? :p
Great lesson, amazing solo in the beginning!
is it correct if i make the conclusion that the rhythm section is in the key of C (tough you begin in the 2nd note which is Dm),...and the solo is in Dm (or F) which resolve to one of the Dm7 chordial note (D,F,A,C)?,..any explanation would be appreciated
Thank's you! :(
Robbie is right stop arguing and pay attention to the teacher. But then in defence of the trolls, they can't help it, it's what trolls do, lol.
Good lesson, good teacher, but please upload an example using the "dorian 6th", with the tone B included
What is the difference between D minor pentatonic scale and D minor dorian scale?
Cool it guys...just close your eyes and play...if you wanna play an A minor pentatonic it will work.
@zurckoni Thanks! I'm hard at work in production to give you the best website on the Internet for guitar lessons. Looking forward to getting to know you! RC
where do i get the backing track my friend please!!🙏🔥🔥
Also, would you please define and demonstrate these terms?: Cadence, phrase, lick, melody, riff ,solo, motif ...
what kind of tele is that?
Pentatonic Lesson
Please the Backing track ?
Please I need link download for the background track ?? Thank you
Thank you
I have to say I'm confused because the true Dorian Mode is a C maj Scale starting from the second note of that scale, this being a D. So with respect that would be a C Scale with a resolving D note. The one shown here is a minor pentatonic, they are similar in the sense that they are both minor but it misses the point of using a Dorian Mode or have I been learning something different all these years. It 's missing the characteristic E & B notes of this particular Dorian Mode.
Phil Townsend , yeah just playing the minor pentatonic. I think most of us were looking for a Dorian jam that would hit the b vs the b# from the natural minor
What is the chord progression?
Dmi - C - Dmi - C - G.. .D Dorian
No wonder Dave Gilmour loves this mode
I like the idea of teaching Dorian but it seems you let this die? I hope not it started out in a good format.
A good way too would be to you do the lick without the background so we have a chance to learn and see how it's done. Then add the background; Then go to the next lick and to the same.
I don't mean to sound like a dick, but the solo at the start was mostly D Aeolian.
that's exactly the point. use D minor pentatonic scale over a C major scale chord progression that resolves in the 2 chord. this is just a simplification of how to do Dorian. also the point is that the chord progression determines the tonality of the song. it is the context of the solo if you will. ergo if you use D minor pentatonic over a C major progression that resolves in D then that is Dorian. this is just one way to use dorian. don't just study modes separately. the context is always important. you should be conscious of the progression and know how to target notes. modes only make sense if you know the context of the song.
this is a great lesson and i thumbs'd it up, but it is clearly incorrectly named, dorian was not even mentioned in this video, and I was looking for a lesson on dorian, not minor pentatonic
maybe it does relate to dorian and I just don't understand dorian? either way it is misleading.
but it is a D minor pentatonic. Why are you talking about dorian mode?
Сергий Мараховец Because modality is determined by the harmonic structure not the scale or note choices...if the progression resolves to the II minor chord...it's Dorian
2:32
not quite Dorian but cool
I dont why he didnt resolve to the E note
that is d minor pentatonic
I tried to play along, but every time I did you seemed to be playing over me. It’s as if you weren’t even listening to me Robbie? Rather rude, I’d say. 😂🎶🎶🙏
You have 7 guitars, can you give me one ? :(
I have a couple of your truefire methods. Sweet notes particularly helped to play over the chord changes. Your teaching method is top notch. and you've got a f****** sweet sound with your Telecaster. ;-) ...( don''t pay any attention to comments from dick heads who don't understand that being humble and open-minded is the only way to progress).