Man, why doesn’t hardly anyone teach these with a droning bass note like you said at the opening of the video? I read books, asked questions, studied theory lectures, and modes immediately made sense when someone showed me the bass note trick. Drone the low E, play E Major scale against it. Then drone it, and play A major. You immediately hear the difference between Major, and mixolydian (and so forth). But all this explaining about playing the same scale, but starting on a different note, never reaches anybody that I’ve ever seen. Once you hear it in context, it all makes sense.
This is the only way modes make any sense. Modes are just what note you start on in a scale and by doing so impacts your note choice. If the bottom note usually given by the bass is not rooted on the chord or one of the chord tones you wouldn't imply any scale really from your guitar playing. You would have to be playing the unique notes from that scale and even then it probably wouldn't sounds much different. For instance without the bass note how would you tell if you were playing in B flat or E flat if you don't play an A flat at any point....you wouldn't (it would be completely ambiguous)
I clicked on this video already knowing the modes, but then I remembered where I learned the modes. I learned them from you! I had tried guitar super system 6 years ago learned all the modes of the major scale and it’s been so helpful ever since since
A mode is the major scale but starting on a different note. First W-W-1/2-W-W-W-1/2 is the formula for Ionian or the major scale. Play that and flatten the 7 (b7) is Mixolydian; instead sharpen the 4 (#4) for Lydian. Now the 3 minor modes: for Dorian, it’s b3 and b7; for Aolian (Natural Minor), it’s b3/b6/b7; for Phrygian, it’s b2/b3/b6/b7. There’s only one mode for a Diminished triad or a Minor7b5 chord which is Locrian b2/b3/b5/b6/b7. - Now, write out the 7 modes in order with their formulas. Start with one octave of each, all from the same starting note. Never refer back to the scale they are from. Use your ears!
That was pretty awesome. Made me realize I need to stop noodling over the pentatonic blues scale. Much Love Tyler! Im building a guitar build right now and doing it sort of like your PRS one you got built.. the purple one. I think I might call this guitar Tyler. 🤘😎🎸
Looks like you've figured out your lighting better to minimize some things, and it actually gives the videos a more personal feel. Your always moving foward, and I believe it's the only way we survive. More content like this would be great. Peace.
Nicely done. I was flashing back to 1980 when all that you shared here now was first revealed to me. This is the base starting point people. Learn it. Live it. Speak it.
make a blacklight case for your guitar, or have someone make it, the light should come out of the top and spin around a plate with slits to cut off the light giving it a lightning effect
When I first tried to learn modes on my own they made no sense... years later I realized they are just patterns and re-arranged intervals... but my real breakthrough in understanding was when I STOPPED thinking of them "in order" and instead thought of them as 3 major modes, 1 of which I rarely use an 3 minor modes, 1 of which i rarely used... and locrian... then the 2nd part of the breakthrough was realizing certain chord progressions really match-up nicely with certain modal feels. At the end of the day, modes just create musical tension and release each in their own way.... but I wish 17 year old me would not have spent time agonizing over when i should try to drop a locrian lick into a guitar solo, which was just an exercise in frustration that lead me to ignoring modal ideas and thought process for decades. Thank you for the lesson, but you should consider "grouping" your lesson into the 3 major modes and the 3 minor modes for the sake of better clarity... and then mention locrian for the people who need/want to know about it for the sake of completeness.
You nailed the exact same way I learned modes. I first learned in G Major, then A was Dorian, B was Phrygian, C was Lydian and so on. I COULD NOT relate to that.The patterns were the same if the first chord was major. But when you put the modes in the SAME KEY then suddenly it made sense. You see the relationships between notes better such as major 3rd, minor 3rd, flat 5 or 6, flat 7 or natural 7. You can now use the old way of learning too with the modes based off tones of the major scale. Still sucks that way though.
Mmmmmm TANKY !! Ha ha great explanation of the modal thing. Modes saved my ass many times back in the days before clicking on a YT video of a song you want to learn and getting free how to lesson. They're a giant help, and essential when you're gonna improv. Cool.
I swear the more I learn about music theory the more I realize you can play just about any note and it’ll be in the key signature at some point in the progression.
Great lesson. Tbh, I'm shocked that you didn't learn the modes until you were studying at Berklee. I learned them when I was 14 and taking guitar lessons at a little, local music store.
What happened to Egnaters? A decade ago they were everywhere. They're still one of the best pedal platforms out there. If you use AIAB drive pedals into the front of the amp, the Tweakers ability to switch between fender, vox and Marshall tone stacks let you match them up. If you're using actual preamps and modelers, the Rebel let's you go from 20 or 30 watts down to 1, and switch between 6V6 and EL84s on the fly. Plus you can buy a used head for like $250.
Ionian: comedy movie Dorian: falling in love Phrygian: Dave Mustaine Lydian: Marty Friedman Mixo: smooth jazz/shop menu music Aeolian: Souls-like Metroid vibes idk
I noticed your teaching system is available on the Roku platform which is the main reason I would consider this option. If you're ever so inclined, maybe make a video demoing your system using a Roku. 🤔 { _Matthew McConaughey voice_ } Be a lot cooler if you did
I love you dearly... but you mistyped #6 Aeolian - Great Video!!!! (Sorry to be so anal retentive about the spelling thing...) Did I mention that it is a great video?
I only like major and occassionally minor. Everything else sounds scuffed. I did learn the modes, but I'd rather just play chord tones or notes 'not in major' when appropriate. Works out fine. Yes, I'm lazy.
Still a n00b, but understanding the modes structure thanks to your 'backwards/forwards 1 to 7' sub-system (as I call it) a few years back, was enlightening.
hi, I believe that they are not modes of the Major scale. They are modes of the Diatonic scale. The Major scale happens to be the first mode of the Diatonic scale.
*But you changed the backing track to fit those scales that you call "modes".* Thinking those actual scales denoted by their unique intervals are somehow "modes of the major scale" is one of the great errors in thinking about guitar and teaching guitar.
Interesting and helpful but I wanna push back. I was taught anti modally, so I wanted to see you others feel you should learn theory. Thought process behind this was learning all these scales and different positions takes so much time that could be put towards ear training and playing what you hear
@@FrankFurther I understand but learning all of them in the different positions to where it is automatic? Has to take a very long time that could be spent learning something else. What was your experience like learning this part of music?
Hey you are my favorite guitar CZcamsr thank you and I started a CZcams channel to someday do the stuff you do my CZcams channel is gpm shreds guitar thank you
Was too hard to pay attention because Tyler is not using a PRS...im confused 😂
Good luck on this lesson if you already confused lol
Yes, I agree!!! But I love the sound of the LP Standard!!!😊
Back to the old stuff, love it Tyler.
Man, why doesn’t hardly anyone teach these with a droning bass note like you said at the opening of the video? I read books, asked questions, studied theory lectures, and modes immediately made sense when someone showed me the bass note trick. Drone the low E, play E Major scale against it. Then drone it, and play A major. You immediately hear the difference between Major, and mixolydian (and so forth). But all this explaining about playing the same scale, but starting on a different note, never reaches anybody that I’ve ever seen. Once you hear it in context, it all makes sense.
Signals Music Studio on youtube. He's been doing this kinda stuff for years.
This is the only way modes make any sense. Modes are just what note you start on in a scale and by doing so impacts your note choice. If the bottom note usually given by the bass is not rooted on the chord or one of the chord tones you wouldn't imply any scale really from your guitar playing. You would have to be playing the unique notes from that scale and even then it probably wouldn't sounds much different. For instance without the bass note how would you tell if you were playing in B flat or E flat if you don't play an A flat at any point....you wouldn't (it would be completely ambiguous)
@@ZachNathat channel is so binge-worthy!!
I clicked on this video already knowing the modes, but then I remembered where I learned the modes. I learned them from you! I had tried guitar super system 6 years ago learned all the modes of the major scale and it’s been so helpful ever since since
A mode is the major scale but starting on a different note.
First W-W-1/2-W-W-W-1/2 is the formula for Ionian or the major scale. Play that and flatten the 7 (b7) is Mixolydian; instead sharpen the 4 (#4) for Lydian.
Now the 3 minor modes: for Dorian, it’s b3 and b7; for Aolian (Natural Minor), it’s b3/b6/b7; for Phrygian, it’s b2/b3/b6/b7.
There’s only one mode for a Diminished triad or a Minor7b5 chord which is Locrian b2/b3/b5/b6/b7. - Now, write out the 7 modes in order with their formulas. Start with one octave of each, all from the same starting note. Never refer back to the scale they are from. Use your ears!
this is a great video, thank you- it'll help me and countless other people help wrangle in creativity and put feeling into music! Thank you!
Just spent the last month or so working on learning modes with my teacher. Great timing and inspiration!
Dude, thank you for this. I finally understand, I get it now... Something so simple however so hard to grasp... You're the best
Cool, i have just been learning this and chords in major and minor scales. Modes and triads are great thing to learn as soon as you are able. 🎶🎸☮
I've been playing for nearly 40 years, and this is the first time modes made any sense at all! Great stuff!
I don't think people are appreciating how hard it is to write a good lick in locrian, you killed it sir. As always!
That was pretty awesome. Made me realize I need to stop noodling over the pentatonic blues scale. Much Love Tyler! Im building a guitar build right now and doing it sort of like your PRS one you got built.. the purple one. I think I might call this guitar Tyler. 🤘😎🎸
Looks like you've figured out your lighting better to minimize some things, and it actually gives the videos a more personal feel. Your always moving foward, and I believe it's the only way we survive. More content like this would be great. Peace.
Love the emotional describing words used with each mode. "Hopeful, rich, bittersweet" hmmm yeah it is; I think I understand a little better
Nicely done. I was flashing back to 1980 when all that you shared here now was first revealed to me. This is the base starting point people. Learn it. Live it. Speak it.
Thanks for this! Im just starting to teach myself the modes
That Les Paul really suits your playing on this video. Wow, what a tone and what playing. The Lidian was another level.
Very nicely presented Tyler. Thanks for sharing that knowledge.
make a blacklight case for your guitar, or have someone make it, the light should come out of the top and spin around a plate with slits to cut off the light giving it a lightning effect
Nice demo Tyler, one of my absolute favorite channels.
This is one of the coolest things I've ever seen and heard in my life.
And why the LP standard is the holy grail!
Thanks for laying that out musically and contextually. I like to be left hanging, whilst learning anything…you let me down 🥺
When I first tried to learn modes on my own they made no sense... years later I realized they are just patterns and re-arranged intervals... but my real breakthrough in understanding was when I STOPPED thinking of them "in order" and instead thought of them as 3 major modes, 1 of which I rarely use an 3 minor modes, 1 of which i rarely used... and locrian... then the 2nd part of the breakthrough was realizing certain chord progressions really match-up nicely with certain modal feels. At the end of the day, modes just create musical tension and release each in their own way.... but I wish 17 year old me would not have spent time agonizing over when i should try to drop a locrian lick into a guitar solo, which was just an exercise in frustration that lead me to ignoring modal ideas and thought process for decades.
Thank you for the lesson, but you should consider "grouping" your lesson into the 3 major modes and the 3 minor modes for the sake of better clarity... and then mention locrian for the people who need/want to know about it for the sake of completeness.
good to see you bringing out the Les Paul
You nailed the exact same way I learned modes. I first learned in G Major, then A was Dorian, B was Phrygian, C was Lydian and so on. I COULD NOT relate to that.The patterns were the same if the first chord was major. But when you put the modes in the SAME KEY then suddenly it made sense. You see the relationships between notes better such as major 3rd, minor 3rd, flat 5 or 6, flat 7 or natural 7. You can now use the old way of learning too with the modes based off tones of the major scale. Still sucks that way though.
The mixolydian lick reminded me of Zappa
Mmmmmm
TANKY !!
Ha ha great explanation of the modal thing. Modes saved my ass many times back in the days before clicking on a YT video of a song you want to learn and getting free how to lesson. They're a giant help, and essential when you're gonna improv. Cool.
Just when I thought I had a grasp of 8% on guitar skills....after watching this video, I feel I'm back at .0008% again 😮💨😂 terrific video!!!
Insightful, impactful, informative, refreshing and helpful to give us a more joyous playing experience! 😂 Thanks!🎸🧘🏼
I swear the more I learn about music theory the more I realize you can play just about any note and it’ll be in the key signature at some point in the progression.
Wait until you discover writing with a 12 tone row. Rules, you say? What rules 😈
My guitar instructor just got me started on modes. Still a lot to wrap my head around, but should be an interesting journey!
There are basically just 2 groups Major and Minor, Happy and Sad. The specific scales are just nuances of the two.
Great lesson. Tbh, I'm shocked that you didn't learn the modes until you were studying at Berklee. I learned them when I was 14 and taking guitar lessons at a little, local music store.
What happened to Egnaters? A decade ago they were everywhere. They're still one of the best pedal platforms out there. If you use AIAB drive pedals into the front of the amp, the Tweakers ability to switch between fender, vox and Marshall tone stacks let you match them up. If you're using actual preamps and modelers, the Rebel let's you go from 20 or 30 watts down to 1, and switch between 6V6 and EL84s on the fly.
Plus you can buy a used head for like $250.
Omg make a minor scale modes one too plz ❤
More of this please
*YES*
Wow, great lesson! Thanks! :)
Ionian: comedy movie
Dorian: falling in love
Phrygian: Dave Mustaine
Lydian: Marty Friedman
Mixo: smooth jazz/shop menu music
Aeolian: Souls-like
Metroid vibes idk
I noticed your teaching system is available on the Roku platform which is the main reason I would consider this option. If you're ever so inclined, maybe make a video demoing your system using a Roku. 🤔
{ _Matthew McConaughey voice_ }
Be a lot cooler if you did
I love you dearly... but you mistyped #6 Aeolian - Great Video!!!! (Sorry to be so anal retentive about the spelling thing...) Did I mention that it is a great video?
Were the first examples all in the same key? Are were they all modes of one key?
This reminds me of Zelda. Wish I could play this good. Great video :)
Great vid thx so much
Wow, a whole years dose of reverb in under five minutes, impressing.
Ha hahahah Tanky goodness for everybody !!
Thanks for sharing ❤❤❤❤
Excellent.
Some more exotic demonstration are Joe Satriani's Not Of This World and Steve Vai's The Riddle.
Modes clicked for me once I realised the signature note for each mode like #4 for Lydian
thanks for this
Excellent content 👏 Any chance you could tell me what brand and model those headphones are? Thank you
3:02 Aight, Imma head out
That was BADDASS!
I only like major and occassionally minor. Everything else sounds scuffed. I did learn the modes, but I'd rather just play chord tones or notes 'not in major' when appropriate. Works out fine. Yes, I'm lazy.
Modes never made sens to me until I played them on piano. As a guitar player I never made the connection where they came from.
how about modes of minor scale?
Which minor scale?
Both Harmonic Minor and Jazz Minor (Melodic Minor ascending) each have 7 modes.
7:07 Wait, what's the name of the song?
Thanks
What years were you at Berklee? I was 86-90?
Still a n00b, but understanding the modes structure thanks to your 'backwards/forwards 1 to 7' sub-system (as I call it) a few years back, was enlightening.
Isn't it interesting how the 4 chord of the parent key is always useful no matter what mode you are in.
hi, I believe that they are not modes of the Major scale. They are modes of the Diatonic scale. The Major scale happens to be the first mode of the Diatonic scale.
Love it. Best vid on modes ever!
Is there a such creature as Minor scale mode?
Wow you went to Berkeley School of music ! Are you a natural or
🎉🎉Holy grail 😂😂😂or holy scale
If i subscribe to your guitar app I’ll be as good as John Mayer in ten years?
Why not to write the chords related to those modes? It’s the most important thing with those examples.
Was it to ditch the Egnater. 🤔😁🎸
*But you changed the backing track to fit those scales that you call "modes".*
Thinking those actual scales denoted by their unique intervals are somehow "modes of the major scale" is one of the great errors in thinking about guitar and teaching guitar.
That was the most pink floyd all along the wach tower I've ever heard😂
I thought Lydian sounded like Satriani during the original demo....
Yu spilt Aeolian rong
David Bennet Guitar
Why is your guitar upside down. See 00:00:20 into the video. White strat.
wrong holy grail (indiana jones and the last crusade)
Good pun
This all sound like prescriptions, like should I be asking my doctor if Mixolydian is right for me?
At 2:30 Aeolian is spelled wrong 🤣
I been away for a while can someone tell me what happened to his noggin ?
he was walking down the street and someone threw a bottle at him for no reason....
@@jp-wl9oi karma will be a bioch
wtf this man made locrian sound good
Many, if not most college professors don't know what modes are, or they have a perverted concept of it:)
Interesting and helpful but I wanna push back. I was taught anti modally, so I wanted to see you others feel you should learn theory. Thought process behind this was learning all these scales and different positions takes so much time that could be put towards ear training and playing what you hear
But it's only one scale shape, you just change the note you start on
@@FrankFurther I understand but learning all of them in the different positions to where it is automatic? Has to take a very long time that could be spent learning something else. What was your experience like learning this part of music?
Why did you wait 13 years to tell us?
Man used chat gpt to describe the different modes
With that scar on your forehead, you look just like Harry Potter now.
You should def grow the hair back out. Especially as an Einziger fan
👏 Promo-SM
No, thank you Tyler
Can’t hide the stoner hair 🤟🏾
,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,DoooooooooooD.............,(hint of satriani)😮❤
All the same notes as the major scale except the backing tracks change.
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Hey you are my favorite guitar CZcamsr thank you and I started a CZcams channel to someday do the stuff you do my CZcams channel is gpm shreds guitar thank you