DORIAN SCALE - The 2nd mode of Major [MUSIC THEORY]
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The dorian mode is the 2nd mode of major, and for a long time I didn't really understand how to use dorian or what it was for. In this video, I want to teach you the basics behind how it's built, how it relates to major and minor, and also how to build its chords. From there we will take a look at some examples of the i-IV change and how different artists use it, as well as general musings on dorian as it relates to the guitar.
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Table of Contents:
00:00 Intro
00:51 Building Dorian
03:30 Feeling Dorian
06:08 Song Examples
07:54 Dorian Vs. Minor
09:36 Wrapping Up
![Writing Chord Progressions in Harmonic Minor [MUSIC THEORY / SONG WRITING]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/xu2ylGI_Gp8/mqdefault.jpg)
![Writing Chord Progressions in Harmonic Minor [MUSIC THEORY / SONG WRITING]](/img/tr.png)
![Demonstrating All 7 Modes in Parallel [MODAL MUSIC THEORY]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/bwaeBUYcO5o/mqdefault.jpg)
![6 Ways To Solo Over 4 "Simple" Chords [Dorian + Minor Modal Mixture]](/img/n.gif)
Wow, seriously this channel is the best for music theory
Yeah haven't seen any that tops Jake's. And there are some really good music theory teachers here on CZcams.
Absolutely! I don't even play guitar, but it's general enough, to transfer it to any other instrument.
Yes,
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idk Paul David is pretty good
12tone is good for looking at music theory used in popular music
@@saschar.8736 Same here. I have a basic understanding of guitar, but mostly play mandolin, and yet I am learning so much from these lessons. Great content!
Honestly my favourite channel on CZcams right now. You’re so easy to understand and I don’t have to wade through ads and sponsors to get to the good stuff. Thanks man for doing what you do.
onetakeguitar very true
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Just meat and potatoes
No MSG
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Just down to earth helpful tidbits in the vast universe of music.
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@@Keifer-D im definitely listing him as an influence after I start releasing my music. he is like the obi wan of music theory
WOW. I've heard that "Modes aren't scale shapes, they're more of a chord thing then a scale thing" but I never knew why until you gave the example of taking the scale and skipping every other note... That was an eye opener!
You and Rick Beato are ruling the music theory scene on CZcams right now. Thanks a mil!
I've always found my self going to Signals. To first understand, and then rick beato to get my mind blown about the same concept.
David Bennett piano too. I really struggle with modes for some reason but between these three I've been trying to focus on one mode at a time with lessons from all three and I'm starting to grasp it
@@apothecurio Your delusion is hilarious.
@@SomeDumUsrName what’s the delusion?
in rock context, I always think of Dorian as "Santana scale". In other contexts, as "folk minor"
Radio Żelaza
Is folk major like C D E F G A Bb C then?
yes, the mixolydian. Everything which has the flatted seventh reminds me of generic folk music, e.g. Irish or Celtic...
@@EchoHeo for me, folk minor would be Dorian, and folk major would be either Mixolydian or Lydian. Most Irish, Celtic folk has a mixolydian flavor to it, whereas Slovak folk, for a change, uses lydian mode instead
@@TimlegoStudiosDorian is very common in traditional english too, I didn't know the lydian was used in slovak music though
Beautiful, crystal clear presentation, and nice guitar chops!
Thank you David!!!
I second this notion
After a year, i third this notion
He's much better than Rick Beato for a beginner. He presents things in a clear and organized way, unlike RB.
@@sbkmarkel Agreed
The whole reason I learned music theory was so I could make more music. I have a new song coming out very very very soon that I wrote and produced and had my friend sing and act in. I hope you guys will enjoy it (it will be ridiculous) even though it won't be very informative =P
Stay tuned! Also at 5:10, I made a mistake. On screen it shows i-V instead of i-IV.
This is awsome
Love the channel through and through!!! Could you do a video on melodic minor?
God bless you man
+Signals Music Studio Hey fellow Reason user! Thanks for the inspiration - I never really understood modes, but these videos really help! Cheers :)
Keep us updated on your song!! We are excited to hear it!!
I love your voice. You could do voice overs or anything that needs a clear, authoritative voice. Perfect for a teacher/tutorial.
You're hands down the best music teacher on CZcams. Clear, smooth, concise, sharp, to the point, passionate but not in a cringe inducing way, brillant but not arrogant... please keep it up!!
Why guitarists a lot of times make the confusion worse is because of two things.
1) Many times they treat modes as some kind of a "holy grail" of music, which is why beginners try to learn them before they even understand what major and minor keys are. To understand modes properly, you first need to understand what makes C major and A minor different. It's all about the tonal center. Learning about functional harmony also helps. But yeah, it makes sense to first focus on the major and minor keys, also because most music is in major and minor keys. Knowing major and minor is a lot more important than knowing the modes.
2) Some guitar teachers also call the fretboard positions "modes". This way, beginners think that "playing in a mode" means using a certain fretboard position and that you somehow change the mode when you change the fretboard position. And that's just incorrect. Using different fretboard positions doesn't change anything if the chords in the background stay the same. All positions of the same scale have the same notes in them - you are just playing them in a different position or a different octave, but they are still the same notes and will sound the same. The mode doesn't change.
I guess it's generally about the fact that guitar is such a shape based instrument, and if you don't properly understand where the shapes come from, you can't really understand when to use what scales either. The key you are in has nothing to do with scale shapes. It has everything to do with harmony.
Very good points. I think you nailed it when it comes to shapes on guitar creating a lot of the confusion.
My guitar teacher taught me the modes as mistake number 2 you mentioned a few years ago and it literally set me back instead of helping me. Modes used to be so extremely weird for me to understand but luckily the internet corrected my way of thinking. I realize I learn better by myself now lol
MaggaraMarine - Yep, everything I learned about modes seemed to separate rather than integrate and I couldn't seem to get a good "fit" except by experimentation over theory. I wish YT was around when I was playing in bands. Nice lesson (and channel) and comments.
Jake Hannigan
I kind of understand why some people call the positions of the major scale "modes" (in 3nps system this is actually quite common). In 3nps, you have seven different positions, each of them starting from different scale degrees, so when the position starts on the second scale degree, you would call it the "Dorian position". Also, technically when played out of context up and down starting from the lowest note of the position, they actually are modes. But nobody uses the scale positions like this.
Also, I don't see why the shapes need some fancy names - just call them "first position", "second position", etc. Much easier to remember and much less confusing.
Yep - you have just described exactly my baby steps through the modes.
Stumbled across this guy.
All I can say is that he is an amazing communicator. Layout , content, sound and ease of understanding. It was amazingly a joy to watch and easy to understand. Best video on Dorian mode I have seen. Hope there are more for all other modes.
Many sincere thanks
Loved the practical applications of Dorian. It's by far my favorite mode, and I got into it because of temple of time music or dark world music from Legend of Zelda when making adventuring compositions.
Dorian is super interesting, it basically is the most neutral of modes, and if you invert it, it plays itself.
Your lessons are getting spicier, you're throwing down the content in your format more and more, stuffing it in with everything I loved in previous videos. Keep going man, I'm really proud of you.
For piano, learning modes for me was easier to think of the flats associated with the numbers and then listing the flats next to it.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Major
1 2 3b 4 5 6b 7b Minor - 3b 6b 7b
1 2 3b 4 5 6 7b Dorian - 3b 7b
It makes everything a lot easier to chart than fiddling around with what key to learn stuff in. I know modes are all jumbled and hard, but I feel people can make it a much easier time on themselves with good training that you provide.
Thanks for the comments! I was going to bring up the adventurous side of Dorian, when I was doing film score for a cartoon I was often using Dorian as a sort of victory-theme fanfare when major was just too sweet.
For sure I love some Zelda music! Koji Kondo is a boss. If you're interested in music theory from video game music check out the channel called '8 bit music theory.' It's a great channel.
I'm already on his Discord and his Patron =].
Jake, I’m a harp player, and your instruction on the modes is excellent. Like you, I learned the modes very easily in a short time, and in all keys. Knowing when and how to use them and to get the most out of them is why I come to channels like yours for you experience and advice! Many thanks!
apparently it's really hard to explain music theory, because you're the only one that can paint a clear picture about these topics for me. thank you!
Great teacher, I wish you were around when I played in bands. Now just a house player but I live vicariously through great musicians like you. Respect from the UK.
I love dorian. It's right up there with phrygian and lydian for me. And being a prog rocker, I LOVE modes lol
So, not including locrian, it's in the top 50%. The others in the bottom 50% being major (ionian), minor (aeolian), and mixolydian. That's not really that high if you think about it, although these are just the modes of the major scale
“Whaaat’s the deal.. with Dorian?” in my best Seinfeld voice.
(+Rocket Number 9) “What’s the deal with Dorian? Is it major? Os it minor? Who knows?!”
That came to my mind from the thumbnail.
Hahahaha 😂😂👍👍
Alexis Harper it’s minor but not quite, like someone who’s 18th birthday is tomorrow.
Dorian and Mixolydian always were easy for me to point out. Dorian always felt weirdly sad/triumphant, while Mixolydian felt happy/bittersweet.
Kalel Vigil
Glad to see someone else use the term “triumphant” when referring to Dorian
You are an incredible teacher. I've broken through so many music walls since finding your channel. Thank you from all of us.
Man you are amazing Jake! I used to play the guitar, really just dabbled, several decades ago. I probably played for about 5 years total and haven't picked up a guitar again until about 3 weeks ago (I stopped playing around 1993, just didn't have the time anymore). Back then, people tried to explain music theory to me. From music teachers in school, to friends that played, to reading books. I just didn't understand the theory stuff and/or they couldn't explain it well. But from just watching your videos, I've learned more in the 3 past weeks than in all the years I played back then. You, sir, are an amazing teacher and musician!
5 years later, you’re still educating people! Love the video(s), super helpful with a song I’m currently working on!!
I'm so glad my CZcams diet has moved away from rubbish and more towards helpful educational content like this. It's really helping me get back into my music.
Honestly,you are an amazing teacher. I love the work you do! Thank you for sharing your knowledge :)
Exactly so
You are one of the best music teachers on CZcams. The way you explain everything is so well thought out, and the way you use examples is top notch. Also, the videos don't waste time on anything, and on top of that, are entertaining to watch. I hope you keep making these for a long time to come :) I wish I had these videos when I was starting playing guitar and making music 20 years ago...
Dorian is my favorite mode. Very funky. It sounds great against m7 chords!
This video remains awesome and appreciated on so many levels. Was given your "Modes of Major" poster as a Christmas gift and have been loving it. Thank you!
NO! this video is NOT making things more confusing, it is dissecting theory into tangible, understandable, refreshingly clear subject matter. I'm certain I'm not the only one who believes that you must be the BEST online instructor available on youtube today...most guys can't help but get a little egotistical and self-absorbed, whereas you my friend are as one individual in the comments put it, godsent... many thanks, not just for this tutorial, but for everything you've produced thus far for us to learn from. Even for us advanced players, your videos always have some new angle, and your delivery (verbal articulation, guitar playing, and on screen visuals) is top notch!
Thank you for all the awesome content. Seriously means a lot to me considering I've looked at other music theory channels and I couldn't understand them. Keep being awesome my dude!
Dude, you're such an awesome teacher. I've been trying to wrap my head around this stuff for months and now it seems simple. Sincerely, thanks for putting in the hard work for all us out here trying to learn.
Another great video Jake! Thank you. Love your use of graphics. Very helpful.
Seriously I've learned so much from your channel keep doing what your doing
Love the videos man. You should make one for each mode exactly like this video, it's really helpful !
He did it for mixolydian, mixolydian b6, lydian and lydian dominant. I think that only phrygian and locrian are missing. ;)
This video is remarkably helpful.
Thank you for being you and for doing the things you do. 💗
There are already so many fine channels on music theory - but still, this one is worthwile subscribing to. Such a warm and encouraging style of teaching! And such a richness of content in each and every ten minute clip!
I really love these videos on different scales, and how to use them. They help me a lot with understanding the flavor of each scale, and the chord movements that sound great using them. It's one thing I find lacking in most books, and programs.
In just 10+ mins I'm getting a ton of useful, and practical information that leads into hours of actual music production. Thank you so much for these, and keep up the awesome work!
Man I am still a student. You have really really helped me understand a lot of complex stuff. I will definitely support you as soon as I get my first earnings. Please keep rocking, you are awesome.
Absolutely love those videos, never cared about theory until i found your chanel, makes me better every week.
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I literally went on CZcams just now to find your video on modes, just to revisit what you had to say about dorian, and saw this on my home page. Perfect timing. Also, I love your videos, I've learned so much from them.
Probably the best guitar coach on CZcams! I never got to understand things, and learn things so fast and easy! You explain it all so good! I've learned more last few weeks watching your tutorials, than the years before watching others!!
Seriously, your explanations of modes are the best. Thanks for sharing.
Love the videos man! The clarity is much appreciated. Thanks!!!
This tutorial was absolutely incredible. Thank you very much and I hope you continue to do the same type of video lesson for the other modes!
You are such a good instructor! You make topics that could be difficult to follow fairly easy to understand and by playing songs in the mode you are teaching, you bring the theory to life. Just excellent. Thank you!!
This is the only channel that I use to learn about modes. Thanks, you've helped me (mostly) avoid confusion about them. I've directed all my guitar player friends here, so they can learn how modes work and avoid modal confusion. Thanks!
So informative and to the point! I really appreciate the perspective going from major to dorian and from minor to dorian. And the access from pentatonic. Love it, thank you!
You lessens are always eye opening. Thanks for sharing.
This channel is so helpful, seriously I've learned so much from you! keep it up
Your lessons always help me connect dots here and there for some of the "missing puzzle pieces" for me to better understand, in this exemple, modal chord progressions! Thanks for doing your lessons the way that you do them :)
Hey Jake just wanted to thank you! I have liked and saved so many of your videos I also subscribe ...but honestly it's not only your ability to explain verbally on the screen but you mix it with great visual screen adds... Don't change anything about those visual aids they are what set your channel apart and what makes the info you are sharing so easily accessible and understandable it's a great mix and you are honestly a great player as well and I love the fact that you come at it from a song writing and music making point of view... fabulous!
Great videos on music theory. I have an understanding of music theory but Jake really helps me comprehend it better. Thank you for your hard work Jake 👍
Totally concur with other comments. Easily one of the best explanations on not just theory but great practical examples of Dorian. You earned a new subscriber.
I’ve been playing for years and know most of the things you teach but you do a great job of getting everything across in a clear and concise manor. Power to toy bro.
Great stuff man! You inspire me to play more music, all your videos are highly educational!
Hey Jake. Just dropping by to say I really love your channel. I'm a music producer and your videos have really helped me expand my music knowledge and experiment with new sounds. Thank you so much!!
Best I've seen. Spoken, played and graphically. Helps solidify my understanding in a big way. One minor to Four major. Thanx!!
Great work, as usual! Keep it going! You're expanding the world of music theory.
Thanks for making modes finally understandable! You are both a great teacher and musician!
man I always get back to check your videos about modes to get new sounds. As you said.. is not that hard to learn the modes but its very tricky to actually understand them and applying them. But this is such a great way to get new sounds when you're stuck with the same old progressions. You're a really good teacher Jake.
Other uses for dorian:
Sea shanties: Drunken Sailor, Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald
Daft Punk/disco: Around the World, Get Lucky
Also Teardrop by Massive Attack seems to alternate between dorian and mixolydian.
Finally, the mode that unites Santana, Daft Punk, 19th century shanties, and Dr. House!
Dude you are a gifted teacher. Keep it coming. Much appreciated.
I’ve been playing for twenty years, and you’ve just opened a huge doorway. Wow! Thank you!
As usual, one of the best channel to understand music! Thanks a lot
Your lessons are the work of a genius. Thanks! I do appreciate them. They help to understand things from theory to practical. Far beyond typical music lessons.
Jake, you have done a fantastic job of explaining this. Really enjoyed this.
Very original and understandable approach to modes. I also appreciate that you play songs that use that mode. Keep up the good content and thank you :)
Love the video, just ordered an Ultimate Modal Poster for my wall here in the studio. Thanks for sharing your gifts and talents with the world. I've been benefitting.
You are the first person i know who actually make sense when talking about modes. Thank you for making me understand. I love this!!
I'm quite happy to confirm that I finally understand modes and what they sound like after watching your video about them the other day. I instantly thought about The Wall guitar solo when you played your first impro. Thanks for your video lessons! That's some very good quality content! Now back to work on all these new concepts =)
your advice has helped me advance to composing in a proper mode, or at least a cohesive hybrid, dude you seriously rock. your videos are so clean and full of interesting and specific information. please keep it up
I'm a self-taught guitarist, and I've gone through your videos (and specially this about improvising in each mode) several times. It's one of the most helpful resources I've found, I mean, I've really improved as a guitarist and musician thanks to you. Thank you and keep this awesome work up!!
Just stumbled upon this and subscribed immediately. Before even getting to the content, I would say he's got the voice tone, pace, choice of words, and body language to make a good instructor or speaker.
It's hard to find someone who shares his three years effort to understand modes and make them seem like a game. Yes, now I understand the modes, and it's all about the "flavour" these come with to make music more "tasty". Thank you, man !
Man the way you explain theory is world class!!! Keep doing more stuff like this please. I hope someday soon you will have covered all standard topics of music theory.
You are a natural at several levels. First, you are able to pack an awful lot of stuff almost effortlessly. Second, your presentation is smooth, almost musical. Finally, the musicality in every sequence is breathtaking -- leaves one wanting for more. Thank you so much for your videos!
Your are by far one of the best communicators on you tube. And as a TV director I can tell you this for sure. Impeccable! Thank you and congrats for your work.
Your videos are fantastic. You played that Gmaj7 and I just thought, 'yeah, that's the one', then you explained it. Such a nice sounding chord. Great lesson. I'm really trying to move beyond the pentatonic in my guitar playing, especially by becoming more comfortable with modes.
Thanks Jake. I really appreciate how you convert the chords from the A minor scale to the A Dorian scale and then giving an example of a chord progression on top of that is very helpful!
Dude, thank you so much. Best videos about modes out there!
Omg this is the best information and training I have ever seen.....best teacher in person or on line.....Jake is awesome 👌...I'm from Detroit and playing guitar since 8 years old...music is forever learning...you never know enough....
Really well explained. Your a wonderful teacher. Thank you.
I worked a lot to understand whats going on with modes and while watching your video it all came together! Thank you so much.
You make me love music theory ,thank you because you show the possibilities with real music examples.
Your channel is so awesome! Love your content. Thank you!
Thanks so much for making this video!! Now I understand what makes some of my favorite music sound so good, it’s the Dorian scale! 😊
Super cool approach. Finally something watchable! Well done.
Your voice is pleasant, and while you certainly keep in moving, there's a lot of thought packed into these presentations worth reviewing. Thoroughly always looking forward to revisiting the master teacher's sessions. You're being recommended by me, for whatever that's worth. Thank you, and Happy Holidays to all kith and kin.
It's like you are searching on web for solutions for days and struggle and then you finally find something that "you can understand"...Thank you sir!! You are the best thing happened to me regarding music theory..So much simplified yet intriguing stuff.
You know what.
The best tuition channel on CZcams.
Everything just makes sense.
Thanks.
What a great channel, as an audio engineer re studying music this channel has helped me a lot
Absolutely fantastic overview. Thank you so much for these videos
Amazing lesson as always! I would love to see your take on Phrygian dominant and whole tone scale.
This channel is the best in my opinion The tutorials are easy to understand
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Thanks my friend. Finally somebody making it clear and with great examples! Great work you are doing!
Great lesson, Thank you. The song examples really help a lot!
The modes made absolutely no sense to me until I came across your videos, I had learned the shapes 2 years ago and how no idea how to apply them. Thank you so much for what you do on your channel teaching people and helping them to understand these concepts in guitar playing that had me stumped. You certainly earned a like and subscribe from me
I love your videos man, the Pink Floyd reference really helped me put this mode in context. Thank you!
Nice. Bite-sized. Learning the flavors of the modes seems to be really really helpful. Thank you.
Amazing video. YOu are the best channel for music theory applied immediately to playing guitar! I'm a big fan of Signal Music Studio!
This channel is literally gold 🥇