@@Raisphere Rick is divisive. On one hand he is a solid teacher, especially for advanced theory concepts. However, he's full of himself like the overpriced ear training app. Once I called out that James Jammerson did not play bass on "I Want You Back" - Jackson 5 and told me in the comments "who gives a shit?" A few weeks later he did his best ROCK bass tones ever and he credits Wilton Felder for "I Want You Back" and despite making a disclaimer at the beginning saying it's strictly ROCK tones he makes exceptions for two motown bassists in Jammerson and Felder. Dude refuses to acknowledge when he's wrong and will double down.
"I wanna make an 80s song, but I don't want it to sound cheesy." -Jake Lizzio, 2020 A.D. In all seriousness, this is an excellent video. Giving us things to think about is infinitely more helpful than telling us what notes to play.
Agreed. I recorded a song of my own the other night and forgot to add an extra measure of the verse chord before moving to the bridge, which I had planned to do. And here Jake says that exact same idea.
I'm 51 now so the 80s is in my blood :-) I searched for Mixolydian and your video popped on the list, watched the whole 40 min and I must comment! First of all wow, how you built it and explained everything... I'm speechless... you understand music writing in levels that I will probably never will, it was really enlightening how much thought you gave this, and for that you have my total respect!!! Now, the song, oh god, don't get me wrong, I know to where you aimed and you made it there 110%... but I must confess I HATED those bands that did Metal Pop back in the 80s :-) I did love Van Halen to death, and still does, but they where something else. Ratt? Toto? hated 95% of their material (tho I did love Warren Di Martini and Steve Lukather as guitar players). This song here, no matter what my taste is, if it was written in the 80s, it would have been getting radio time for sure and (sadly) some success for the band :-) Amazing how you did it... pfff
This was the most work I've ever put into a single YT project, topping my 7 modes/7 musicians. I'm gonna make the next few videos a bit shorter so it's not so long in between uploads but I hope you think the wait was worth it! Also, the single will be on spotify soon, when it's up I'll be reuploading the music video to the channel here as a standalone video. Until then the mp3 is posted for all patrons or you can skip to the song at 0:31:52. ALL HAIL BEARDSTANK AND KERRY DEVINE! Oh and make sure too look for me in the reflection of kerry's glasses, more than one instance where i'm caught red-handed grinning like an idiot while filming lmao. And remember, Rock is only dead if you let it die!
Pleae do what makes you happy! Your quality is so incredibly good! And I learn so so much from each video. Take all the time you need if you like making these longer video's! We love everything :)
As a musician that was alive in the 80's, I can say it was a great nostalgic trip to the time I was listening to Poison, Motley Crue or Warrant on cassette tape. Great video, I know a lot of effort has been put into this.
Can you do something like this with 60’s - 70’s psychedelic rock? Like, Jimi Hendrix or Pink Floyd or Santana or The Beatles. How they employ the Dorian mode, how the develop a song to start off slow and slowly climb to a climax with a great solo, and what not? I would love this. I’m super interested in writing music like this, but I’m just not sure how everything really goes together. Thanks!
That, is badass. If I heard that on the radio I would totally think it WAS a real '80s hair-metal song--and I _was_ around back then. (As a kid, but still.) I love all the little details in the video too, like the rainbow unicorn t-shirt and all the very '80s effects and colors. Definitely one of the most fun NEW songs I've heard in a long time.
@@SignalsMusicStudio We know what you meant bro. Lol. Only a crazy person would think you're a jerk. Great song. Great performances. You're a good dude.
Jake. This. Kicks. Ass. Nostalgia, check. Awesome guitar tones, check. Music theory support and explanation, check. This is really an example of amazing content, because it teaches _and_ entertains. Really like how you put this together. Thanks!
I'd really love to have an album of all the music that you've written for these videos. You and all the people you surround yourself with are all so talented.
eventually i'll make an hour long video of all the music i've made just for here, but i think at least a few of them will be resurrected into new songs. There's a few things I've written here that I want to expand on, like my Dorian Dad Rock song needs to be finished one day for sure!
@@SignalsMusicStudio You've inspired me to make an album just like this. One song in each ionian mode! My production isn't the best but I'm using your videos about composition and my background with four voice part writing to make instrumental pieces
It's almost annoying how many times i can see your videos and still learn a lot of things. .... I guess that sounds a bit rude, so I'll just say what it really means; i love your videos, i can watch them like a thousand times.
This video is the one to finally make me break down and create a youtube account just to post this. There are a lot of music youtubers out there going deep on theory or gear, and they're great, but as far as I can tell you're one of the few and definitely the best at showing what it's all for; actually making music. Learning theory just for learning's sake is great, but putting all the pieces together and actually USING it might be the hardest part and it's awesome that you've kept your focus on that. Anyway, great job on the video, the song, and the hilarious music video.
Just WoW. This video has got to be one of your best. The song is absolutely killer...your wig face during your badass guitar solo is hilarious. The fact that this song (though hard work) was a blast to put together and see the final project is clearly evident. Thank you Jake for everything you do, making all of us self taught composers and musicians that much more skilled! You rock brother. 🤘
@@SignalsMusicStudio It used to confuse the shit out of me when I was younger because I've got a pretty good ear, but I couldn't understand how I could tune to get one chord to sound perfect, but the next chord would sounds like garbage. Like the previous comment, I thought there was something wrong with my guitar, or that I was bad at tuning! Turns out, in a way, I was too good at tuning...
@@oldnelson4298 You tell me! Now I regret I developed good ear. xD I can clearly hear difference even when I press the string little bit further behind a fret. The same issue with power chords. When I play them with 2 fingers or 3 fingers there is also noticeable difference in quality of intervals. Moreover those sus chords played with pinky are really killing me...I often need to check tuning for these sus power chords so they don't sound off to me...
12:09 =Great detail, and..that's the reason why Van Halen detuned a litlle bit, the B string... Love your videos they are a great way of learning and going deeper into more theory, while writting and enjoying to your creations- Great way to bring up ideas, and same, for learning the most talk about and never completely undertood, modes stuff..but earning the scales and playing them too Thanks Jake!
My entire childhood was music like this. Could actually feel where you were going with every step, but you threw in some surprises, without a doubt. A clever demonstration of how to create a song with a clear idea - great work.
Man when you said "intonation" and then explained it, a light bulb moment occurred....you see many years ago I did not know of this problem and spent most of my time thinking I had a problem guitar and the band spent a lot of rehearsal time just tuning up. I think we found the blend sometimes and enjoyed performing around 88 times plus a few studio experiences again the hot topic.......tuning. So what now? Great video and you are a talented teacher. Good luck.
Great point on the temperament problem. That's one of the first things I struggled with when my ear started developing as a guitar player. EVH did the flattened B string trick and that was my initial introduction to temperament and turning. Depending on the guitar and the song I'll often compromise and flatten the B less than necessary to make it acceptable in both situations.
Jake, I really appreciate you de-tuning to correct the intonation because my ear _without fail_ *always* hears and feels the out-of-sync oscillations - the wave peaks bounce and clash against each other. Lol. Loved this song! You guys made the perfect chart buster for that period, hands down. Wondered where you were and then this super long video. Thank you.
Jake, your musical cooking show is fantastic. You explain the theory, practice and artistic layers in such an integrated fashion that is authentic, fun and never boring. Not to mention that your inspiring posts always make my music gland itch. This vid is well worth the efforts! Thanks!
Hey Jake! I've been playing guitar for over 35 years and in just a couple of months you have helped me get to a new level with these lessons. I've been writing songs during quarantine and you've really helped me flesh them out and make them more interesting. I truly appreciate your talent as a musician and especially as a teacher!
Mixolydian is a great mode. Always light and fun sounding without being too restrictive like the Major scale. Raspberry Jam Delta V by Joe Satriani is written in Mixolydian and it's an amazing track front to back.
This is the best composing lesson in the entire world. Every aspected of composing process is so well explained that you can't miss it. It speaks so well to me, I cannot thank you enough for that. You worked hard to make this video happened but your help is gold. Thank you so much for that. Sam
Just wanted to say thank you: From when I first started learning to play piano, I always found myself more interested in composing and musical theory. I learnt what I could from the Internet, but it was through composing and improvising that the way I listened to and appreciated music completely changed. I was able to recognise theoretical concepts when listening to music and connect them to affective qualities. Yet it seemed that no one really understood my perspective. Then I found your channel - and now I don't feel so alone in how I think about music. You have come to many of the same conclusions I have (e.g. your descriptions of the modes in terms of what emotions they invoke), and discussed concepts I thought about that seemed to be unheard of and didn't even have an established name (e.g. the "Mario cadence"). Funnily enough, I've also always had an affinity for the Mixolydian mode.
You have brought my bass playing to the next level since going through a bunch of your videos. Thank you so much for breaking everything down so it's not mind melting or tedious. I've been putting off theory for way too long and you have made it so easy! Can't express my appreciation enough. You rock man!
Mixolydian is my favorite of the seven major modes, so when you first announced this series I was instantly hyped for the eventual mixolydian one. I've been waiting for it this whole time, and imagine my pleasure at seeing a 40-minute video show up! This is awesome! Your videos just get better and better. Because of this pandemic, my finances currently look like a tuna salad got into a fight with a jello mold, but I am gonna sign up for your Patreon as soon as I'm able.
I was actually going to buy it a while back. Only thing that kept me from buying it was is the only size 18x24? I'd buy it if it was that size, but the site says "other sizes" and doesn't let me pick a bigger size and I'd rather have something bigger. If it exists. Is the site buggy or is the only size 18x24?
Redder01 I ordered it three weeks ago; how long does it take to arrive? 🤔 Teesprings Customer Service states they’d respond in 24 hours... four days ago. 🙄
@@josephperez4319 there's only one size i think. i dont have a ruler, but it seems like 1.5x an a3 size. imagine an a3 piece of paper but a bit bigger.
PS: I think you're wasting your talent, if I were you I'd contact every major record label and ask to get in on song writing teams. Your musical knowledge could help any song writing effort I'm convinced of that.
Yup, this sounds exactly like something out of the 80s and if someone said it was a big hit at the time I would believe it. The singer of this is superb and really has the 80s scream down.
That intro to this video reminded me of Ben Stiller in Zoolander! Love the seemingly natural communication of Signals Music Studios, a natural Musical genius! So packed full of knowledge you can watch it a endlessly and learn more every time! THANKS!
This is a super deep dive, and I really appreciate you walking us through what you wrote and DIDN'T use. I just found your channel yesterday, but this is really informative. Thank you!
Aside from entertaining and informative content, one of the major (pun unintended) reasons I tune into this channel is simply to enjoy listening to Jake speak, the way he articulates his ideas is a sonic delight to me !
From idea to conception: this is entirely excellent. I love your closing thoughts and demo example too; really helps demonstrate the evolution of songwriting
Take that Beta Max, VHS is here to stay! Great work with the production, instruction! See ya next time, and Star Licks better make a beefy offer for SMS contracts!
Drummer here (of a sort). I don't have much of an ear, but the Equally Tempered/Perfectly Tempered demonstration was so perfect and clear. And mind blowing! Interestingly, the difference was clearer to me when I watched the video than when I listened with my eyes closed.
I really admire this analytic approach to music. That's what a great producer should be like. I've had the honor to work with a few prodigies, like you. Maximum respect for the music theory knowledge. Hats off, I really like your videos. I only wish I could understand more of them! :D Keep up the great work!!
The guitar solo did seem more mild than it should have been though. Typically, you expect to hear dive bombs and really flashy bits like a Van Halen solo typically is. This solo was more just simple and straight forward like the styles that came about 15 years earlier than this timeframe.
To me it sounded like nicely produced nothing. The song pretty much sums up why 80s glam metal died. Cliches, unoriginality, not very good rip-off riffs (main riff sucked), lack of energy, lack of attitude. It sounds almost like a parody of the genre. For its purposes (teaching) it is good effort, as a song meh.
All the nuances ... the interstitial stuff ... is what makes this video extra great. All the stuff you're saying is actually a relief because now I don't feel I have to invest the time to figure out practical music theory ... playing the B bass for the G chord because it's the first inversion ... simple but not obvious.
After playing live, producing, writing etc for over 40 years, I have to say this is an excellent dissection of what is Involved with creating something and taking it from an idea to a finished product.
Ok, I'm about 24 mins in and I have to say this about not using the minor third, nor the major third, but bending up from the minor third to not quite the major third. I GET IT!!!! I remember having that very conversation with other musicians, this would have been in the late 80's or early 90's. I totally get what you're saying. It's a feel thing. There's something there that should be delved into for sure. Music, like math, doesn't always fit inside the perfectly divisible. Sometimes we need micro tonals to make things better. There's an explanation I'm sure. Gotta tell ya, I discovered you recently on UA-cam, you have the knack of making complicated things understandable. I've been eating up your content, practicing the 7 modes of the major scale, loving Phrygian, Lydian, and Locrian, and now exploring the modes of Harmonic Minor, all thanks to you. Keep rocking, your content is incredible.
As i started to worry and say.. huh... man jake hasnt uploaded in a whi- 40 MINUTES? YES PLEASE. Great video as always man but... that snare... it aint 80's if it doesnt have a shit ton of reverb. Keep it up!
I graduaed high school in 1985 So .... this is my generation of music and can confidently say that you succeeded in emulating the 80s hard rock glam band and in the process showing people that haven't been there what the writing recording producing process is like, even for one simple radio friendly song a lot of work goes into it. Thanks for all that I've been learning from your videos Jake, ... I seriously appreciate your passion for music !
Jake, you are The Dude. No BS, no fluff, just solid theory and production. Still waiting for Jake to embrace that Bari-Bass voice and drop his country album…
The song was really awesome, it (virtually) brought me back to the eighties. The best part? The breakdown of the entire thing, and seeing the sausage being made, every little bit by bit. Thank you so much - you and Kerry Devine and Beardstank. A lot of work, but most definitely appreciated by this viewer!
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I appreciate this.
You rock!
i love what u do
@@SignalsMusicStudio you shlould've answered 'I appreciate that.' :p
Be an organ and marrow donor ASAP and adopt and donate to bed nets
@@FetAlfredo uuuuuuuuuuuu
It's crazy these kinds of videos and full breakdowns are available for free. This channel is such a blessing!
Now all we need is Rick Beato taking this apart again for a What Makes This Song Great :)
Or maybe give us a list telling us what the 20 best of all time are. What a doucher
Nah he is too busy selling his $200 ear training app that does the same job others apps do for free.
@@jamesmorgan2064 what's the problem with him? Im kinda Lost here
@@Raisphere Rick is divisive. On one hand he is a solid teacher, especially for advanced theory concepts. However, he's full of himself like the overpriced ear training app. Once I called out that James Jammerson did not play bass on "I Want You Back" - Jackson 5 and told me in the comments "who gives a shit?" A few weeks later he did his best ROCK bass tones ever and he credits Wilton Felder for "I Want You Back" and despite making a disclaimer at the beginning saying it's strictly ROCK tones he makes exceptions for two motown bassists in Jammerson and Felder. Dude refuses to acknowledge when he's wrong and will double down.
Hell no. I already do my best to avoid that pompeous boomer.
"I wanna make an 80s song, but I don't want it to sound cheesy." -Jake Lizzio, 2020 A.D.
In all seriousness, this is an excellent video. Giving us things to think about is infinitely more helpful than telling us what notes to play.
Agreed. I recorded a song of my own the other night and forgot to add an extra measure of the verse chord before moving to the bridge, which I had planned to do. And here Jake says that exact same idea.
Man, they need to add an extra like button because this one isn't cutting it. Great vid man!
I'm 51 now so the 80s is in my blood :-)
I searched for Mixolydian and your video popped on the list, watched the whole 40 min and I must comment!
First of all wow, how you built it and explained everything... I'm speechless... you understand music writing in levels that I will probably never will, it was really enlightening how much thought you gave this, and for that you have my total respect!!!
Now, the song, oh god, don't get me wrong, I know to where you aimed and you made it there 110%... but I must confess I HATED those bands that did Metal Pop back in the 80s :-)
I did love Van Halen to death, and still does, but they where something else.
Ratt? Toto? hated 95% of their material (tho I did love Warren Di Martini and Steve Lukather as guitar players).
This song here, no matter what my taste is, if it was written in the 80s, it would have been getting radio time for sure and (sadly) some success for the band :-)
Amazing how you did it... pfff
This was the most work I've ever put into a single YT project, topping my 7 modes/7 musicians. I'm gonna make the next few videos a bit shorter so it's not so long in between uploads but I hope you think the wait was worth it! Also, the single will be on spotify soon, when it's up I'll be reuploading the music video to the channel here as a standalone video. Until then the mp3 is posted for all patrons or you can skip to the song at 0:31:52. ALL HAIL BEARDSTANK AND KERRY DEVINE! Oh and make sure too look for me in the reflection of kerry's glasses, more than one instance where i'm caught red-handed grinning like an idiot while filming lmao. And remember, Rock is only dead if you let it die!
I wholeheartedly can wait for longer videos if they're well made and crafted like this. Great work, Jake!
Thanks papa
Pleae do what makes you happy! Your quality is so incredibly good! And I learn so so much from each video. Take all the time you need if you like making these longer video's! We love everything :)
The most educational School of Rock lesson I've ever received in one sitting. Every bit of your information is golden, bro!🤘
Well you really outdid yourself this time. Excellent job!. Nice solo too.
As a musician that was alive in the 80's, I can say it was a great nostalgic trip to the time I was listening to Poison, Motley Crue or Warrant on cassette tape. Great video, I know a lot of effort has been put into this.
Can you do something like this with 60’s - 70’s psychedelic rock? Like, Jimi Hendrix or Pink Floyd or Santana or The Beatles. How they employ the Dorian mode, how the develop a song to start off slow and slowly climb to a climax with a great solo, and what not? I would love this. I’m super interested in writing music like this, but I’m just not sure how everything really goes together. Thanks!
This would be great
setsebbati you don’t know it.
I second this request
That's My Forte....Ha! Check out my UA-cam channel, under my name! Then gregdemeterband.com
@@gregdemeterband you are NO Rick Beato
Love it!! You got a new fan :)
Love your tracks, Quist. Cool to see you here.
Sunday jam to your tracks is a ritual at this household! Keep them coming, you're great!!!
Damn, Jake compressed 1986 into one 4 minute song. So Bon Jovi.
Kept thinking I was ripping off a song when I wrote this, then I realized I was ripping off like a dozen songs.
@@SignalsMusicStudio meh, that's bloody rock n roll, mate. 🤘💀
@@SignalsMusicStudio you ripped them off in style man, loved it.
@@SignalsMusicStudio ripping off one is plagiarism, ripping off loads is research!
@@SignalsMusicStudio "The greatest songwriters are the greatest thieves." - I have it that was said by Sting, but can't confirm it.
That, is badass. If I heard that on the radio I would totally think it WAS a real '80s hair-metal song--and I _was_ around back then. (As a kid, but still.) I love all the little details in the video too, like the rainbow unicorn t-shirt and all the very '80s effects and colors. Definitely one of the most fun NEW songs I've heard in a long time.
"I started getting that Van Halen vibe and I thought synths would be a great way to amp that up"
- David Lee Roth has left the chat
- David Lee Roth has left the band
Stephen Donovan 😂😂😂
Yep
That’s funny
😂
39:24: "If you think he is as impressive as I am". I almost never laugh out loud. This time I did.
omg i meant to say as "impressive as I do".... maybe it was a freudian slip and my arrogant side peeked out
@@SignalsMusicStudio We know what you meant bro. Lol.
Only a crazy person would think you're a jerk.
Great song. Great performances.
You're a good dude.
chad moment
Ha, I missed that the first time.
Jake. This. Kicks. Ass. Nostalgia, check. Awesome guitar tones, check. Music theory support and explanation, check. This is really an example of amazing content, because it teaches _and_ entertains. Really like how you put this together. Thanks!
“Polluting the youth with a bluesy twinge” sounds like a followup album.
I'd really love to have an album of all the music that you've written for these videos. You and all the people you surround yourself with are all so talented.
eventually i'll make an hour long video of all the music i've made just for here, but i think at least a few of them will be resurrected into new songs. There's a few things I've written here that I want to expand on, like my Dorian Dad Rock song needs to be finished one day for sure!
@@SignalsMusicStudio Thanks man!
@@SignalsMusicStudio You've inspired me to make an album just like this. One song in each ionian mode! My production isn't the best but I'm using your videos about composition and my background with four voice part writing to make instrumental pieces
It's almost annoying how many times i can see your videos and still learn a lot of things.
.... I guess that sounds a bit rude, so I'll just say what it really means; i love your videos, i can watch them like a thousand times.
Love that "mom" is Steven Tyler doing his Julia Roberts look
lol this is my favorite joke in the whole video
Totally missed it. Timestamp?
36:02
This video is the one to finally make me break down and create a youtube account just to post this. There are a lot of music youtubers out there going deep on theory or gear, and they're great, but as far as I can tell you're one of the few and definitely the best at showing what it's all for; actually making music. Learning theory just for learning's sake is great, but putting all the pieces together and actually USING it might be the hardest part and it's awesome that you've kept your focus on that. Anyway, great job on the video, the song, and the hilarious music video.
Oh man, I knew it would be worth the waiting for what's coming to me.
Just WoW. This video has got to be one of your best. The song is absolutely killer...your wig face during your badass guitar solo is hilarious. The fact that this song (though hard work) was a blast to put together and see the final project is clearly evident. Thank you Jake for everything you do, making all of us self taught composers and musicians that much more skilled! You rock brother. 🤘
As someone with perfect pitch, I'm very pleased to hear you discuss the tuning issues with the major third. Very thoughtful of you!
Glad people appreciate that section, wasn't sure whether to include it on a video about mixolydian!
@@SignalsMusicStudio I think that it was a great idea. Intonation is an important aspect of production that separates pros from amateurs.
I know! I've been playing guitar for about a decade and I've just been assuming those tuning issues were only because of my crappy guitar!
@@SignalsMusicStudio It used to confuse the shit out of me when I was younger because I've got a pretty good ear, but I couldn't understand how I could tune to get one chord to sound perfect, but the next chord would sounds like garbage. Like the previous comment, I thought there was something wrong with my guitar, or that I was bad at tuning! Turns out, in a way, I was too good at tuning...
@@oldnelson4298 You tell me! Now I regret I developed good ear. xD I can clearly hear difference even when I press the string little bit further behind a fret. The same issue with power chords. When I play them with 2 fingers or 3 fingers there is also noticeable difference in quality of intervals. Moreover those sus chords played with pinky are really killing me...I often need to check tuning for these sus power chords so they don't sound off to me...
12:09 =Great detail, and..that's the reason why Van Halen detuned a litlle bit, the B string...
Love your videos they are a great way of learning and going deeper into more theory, while writting and enjoying to your creations-
Great way to bring up ideas, and same, for learning the most talk about and never completely undertood, modes stuff..but
earning the scales and playing them too
Thanks Jake!
As of now, 504 likes, 0 dislikes... if only everyone could make content this good
My entire childhood was music like this. Could actually feel where you were going with every step, but you threw in some surprises, without a doubt. A clever demonstration of how to create a song with a clear idea - great work.
Jake Jake Jake, you've gone and done it again. Such a great video. I think I speak for all of your subscribers when I say, thank you.
Love this video and the whole channel. SO fun to relax from the daily grind of academia with a creative distraction from the 1980s!
Thrilled to see you here =) The channel admiration goes both ways!
Man when you said "intonation" and then explained it, a light bulb moment occurred....you see many years ago I did not know of this problem and spent most of my time thinking I had a problem guitar and the band spent a lot of rehearsal time just tuning up. I think we found the blend sometimes and enjoyed performing around 88 times plus a few studio experiences again the hot topic.......tuning. So what now? Great video and you are a talented teacher. Good luck.
Your excitement at the end, when you're talking about the production/collaboration process... love your passion for the field.
Dude you are classic! Great video!
Great point on the temperament problem. That's one of the first things I struggled with when my ear started developing as a guitar player. EVH did the flattened B string trick and that was my initial introduction to temperament and turning. Depending on the guitar and the song I'll often compromise and flatten the B less than necessary to make it acceptable in both situations.
Jake, I really appreciate you de-tuning to correct the intonation because my ear _without fail_ *always* hears and feels the out-of-sync oscillations - the wave peaks bounce and clash against each other. Lol. Loved this song! You guys made the perfect chart buster for that period, hands down. Wondered where you were and then this super long video. Thank you.
Especially with overdrive or distortion it begins to become really clear with how the note changes over time.
Jake, your musical cooking show is fantastic. You explain the theory, practice and artistic layers in such an integrated fashion that is authentic, fun and never boring. Not to mention that your inspiring posts always make my music gland itch. This vid is well worth the efforts! Thanks!
13:58 Thank you so much for mentionning this, you saved some of us a lot of time and frustration trying to fix tunning issues on a guitar !
Hey Jake! I've been playing guitar for over 35 years and in just a couple of months you have helped me get to a new level with these lessons. I've been writing songs during quarantine and you've really helped me flesh them out and make them more interesting. I truly appreciate your talent as a musician and especially as a teacher!
Mixolydian is a great mode. Always light and fun sounding without being too restrictive like the Major scale. Raspberry Jam Delta V by Joe Satriani is written in Mixolydian and it's an amazing track front to back.
This is the best composing lesson in the entire world. Every aspected of composing process is so well explained that you can't miss it. It speaks so well to me, I cannot thank you enough for that. You worked hard to make this video happened but your help is gold. Thank you so much for that. Sam
I hope Lava Rocks performs this next time I see them once COVID passes. Enjoyed it, very well done!
Just wanted to say thank you:
From when I first started learning to play piano, I always found myself more interested in composing and musical theory. I learnt what I could from the Internet, but it was through composing and improvising that the way I listened to and appreciated music completely changed. I was able to recognise theoretical concepts when listening to music and connect them to affective qualities. Yet it seemed that no one really understood my perspective.
Then I found your channel - and now I don't feel so alone in how I think about music. You have come to many of the same conclusions I have (e.g. your descriptions of the modes in terms of what emotions they invoke), and discussed concepts I thought about that seemed to be unheard of and didn't even have an established name (e.g. the "Mario cadence").
Funnily enough, I've also always had an affinity for the Mixolydian mode.
You have brought my bass playing to the next level since going through a bunch of your videos. Thank you so much for breaking everything down so it's not mind melting or tedious. I've been putting off theory for way too long and you have made it so easy! Can't express my appreciation enough. You rock man!
Mixolydian is my favorite of the seven major modes, so when you first announced this series I was instantly hyped for the eventual mixolydian one. I've been waiting for it this whole time, and imagine my pleasure at seeing a 40-minute video show up! This is awesome! Your videos just get better and better. Because of this pandemic, my finances currently look like a tuna salad got into a fight with a jello mold, but I am gonna sign up for your Patreon as soon as I'm able.
Michael Anthony would be SO PROUD to hear you wailing away on one note for an entire riff.
Excellent, pure brilliance, a must to hear and see.
I usually don't listen to this genre of music, but your song is still very enjoyable!
Man what's better than your music is the advices you give
I've learned so much things from your channel "theory" and "non-theory" things
already know all about mixolydian from your poster 😎
but seriously your poster is really good. thanks a lot, so useful for writing and jamming.
I was actually going to buy it a while back. Only thing that kept me from buying it was is the only size 18x24? I'd buy it if it was that size, but the site says "other sizes" and doesn't let me pick a bigger size and I'd rather have something bigger. If it exists. Is the site buggy or is the only size 18x24?
Redder01 I ordered it three weeks ago; how long does it take to arrive? 🤔
Teesprings Customer Service states they’d respond in 24 hours... four days ago. 🙄
@@DrErnieGibson it didn't take me that long, about a week.
@@josephperez4319 there's only one size i think. i dont have a ruler, but it seems like 1.5x an a3 size. imagine an a3 piece of paper but a bit bigger.
This is awesome! I grew up on the Sunset Strip in the 80's when hair metal ruled, you all did a great job.
PS: I think you're wasting your talent, if I were you I'd contact every major record label and ask to get in on song writing teams. Your musical knowledge could help any song writing effort I'm convinced of that.
It could probably pass as an ACDC song! It has that vibe to it, great job! There's some kiss and GnR in there too
Dunno about ACDC, to me it felt more like Mötley Crüe or Poison.
This is one of the better videos on song composition that I've seen. It explains the whole process more succinctly than others. Great video.
Speaking of A Major, and A minor,
C Major chord asks his relative if he wants to go have a drink in the bar.
Relative says, "I can't. I'm A minor."
Have you been inducted in the hall of fame yet?
“I can’t, I’m A minor, and I’d B suspended. “
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Yup, this sounds exactly like something out of the 80s and if someone said it was a big hit at the time I would believe it. The singer of this is superb and really has the 80s scream down.
That intro to this video reminded me of Ben Stiller in Zoolander! Love the seemingly natural communication of Signals Music Studios, a natural Musical genius! So packed full of knowledge you can watch it a endlessly and learn more every time! THANKS!
This is a super deep dive, and I really appreciate you walking us through what you wrote and DIDN'T use. I just found your channel yesterday, but this is really informative. Thank you!
Thanks Jake, now I can finally write the songs I've been envisioning in my head for the past 3 years
Aside from entertaining and informative content, one of the major (pun unintended) reasons I tune into this channel is simply to enjoy listening to Jake speak, the way he articulates his ideas is a sonic delight to me !
As an 80s kid, I would’ve rocked out on it in highschool 35 years ago!!!
Wooaaahoooo woooahhoooo you gonna get whats coming to ya!!!!
This is my favorite UA-cam channel. No matter what level you are, there’s always something to learn here
Hey Jake. I´ve recently discovered your channel and must say, all your "lessons" are top notch. Thanks for that!
From idea to conception: this is entirely excellent. I love your closing thoughts and demo example too; really helps demonstrate the evolution of songwriting
Take that Beta Max, VHS is here to stay! Great work with the production, instruction! See ya next time, and Star Licks better make a beefy offer for SMS contracts!
Drummer here (of a sort). I don't have much of an ear, but the Equally Tempered/Perfectly Tempered demonstration was so perfect and clear. And mind blowing! Interestingly, the difference was clearer to me when I watched the video than when I listened with my eyes closed.
Jake, great video. I can’t believe it took me 10 minutes to notice the mask on the our lovely friend in the back.
thx bro! theres also a mask on the llama, got keep him safe
This is definitely one of the best videos you’ve made
Is beard stank even real?? Asking on behalf of a hive of sentient bees.
i'm very sorry but no, you died long ago and I used CGI to replace you in this video :(
Yes its possible
@@SignalsMusicStudio A very selfless maneuver!
Hammer time!
Jake you the G.O.A.T of UA-cam Music Theory Lessons . Just thought you should know that
Yessss finally!!! I've been looking forward to this :)
I really admire this analytic approach to music. That's what a great producer should be like. I've had the honor to work with a few prodigies, like you. Maximum respect for the music theory knowledge. Hats off, I really like your videos. I only wish I could understand more of them! :D Keep up the great work!!
This is legitimately a really good song, and I'm not even big into the style.
The guitar solo did seem more mild than it should have been though. Typically, you expect to hear dive bombs and really flashy bits like a Van Halen solo typically is. This solo was more just simple and straight forward like the styles that came about 15 years earlier than this timeframe.
@@trebmaster Jake is alot of things but he's definitely not a flashy player , very effective non the less.
To me it sounded like nicely produced nothing. The song pretty much sums up why 80s glam metal died. Cliches, unoriginality, not very good rip-off riffs (main riff sucked), lack of energy, lack of attitude. It sounds almost like a parody of the genre. For its purposes (teaching) it is good effort, as a song meh.
@@kkarx so glam metal died bcz glam metal is garbage
I agree
All the nuances ... the interstitial stuff ... is what makes this video extra great. All the stuff you're saying is actually a relief because now I don't feel I have to invest the time to figure out practical music theory ... playing the B bass for the G chord because it's the first inversion ... simple but not obvious.
Darn it, I wanted the whole video to be the vhs format lol...
I think you are the best teacher in the whole internet. THANKS for your lessons.
The dislikes are gonna get what's comming to them
Yeaaah! *Nothing* can stop what is coming!
You guys rock, so true. Karma comes around
No
Wax on Wax off 👋
After playing live, producing, writing etc for over 40 years, I have to say this is an excellent dissection of what is Involved with creating something and taking it from an idea to a finished product.
18:57 REPETITION LEGITIMIZES
- Adam
I legit heard the lick in my head as i read that
Better than to become a banana
Ok, I'm about 24 mins in and I have to say this about not using the minor third, nor the major third, but bending up from the minor third to not quite the major third. I GET IT!!!! I remember having that very conversation with other musicians, this would have been in the late 80's or early 90's. I totally get what you're saying. It's a feel thing. There's something there that should be delved into for sure. Music, like math, doesn't always fit inside the perfectly divisible. Sometimes we need micro tonals to make things better. There's an explanation I'm sure. Gotta tell ya, I discovered you recently on UA-cam, you have the knack of making complicated things understandable. I've been eating up your content, practicing the 7 modes of the major scale, loving Phrygian, Lydian, and Locrian, and now exploring the modes of Harmonic Minor, all thanks to you. Keep rocking, your content is incredible.
As i started to worry and say.. huh... man jake hasnt uploaded in a whi- 40 MINUTES? YES PLEASE. Great video as always man but... that snare... it aint 80's if it doesnt have a shit ton of reverb. Keep it up!
I graduaed high school in 1985
So .... this is my generation of music and can confidently say that you succeeded in emulating the 80s hard rock glam band and in the process showing people that haven't been there what the writing recording producing process is like, even for one simple radio friendly song a lot of work goes into it.
Thanks for all that I've been learning from your videos Jake,
... I seriously appreciate your passion for music !
12:55 right after i saw this "Why didn't Frusciante tune his guitar?!" video ua-cam.com/video/Daw93bRHe4Y/v-deo.html :D
AMAZING....Right off a Poison CD! CC Deville eat your heart out! Great track!
Jake: You did implant the ear worm. Hearing it in my head as a I do yard work.
Jake, you are The Dude.
No BS, no fluff, just solid theory and production.
Still waiting for Jake to embrace that Bari-Bass voice and drop his country album…
I pretty much spend every day depressed and sad until i see a new signals music video.
This is why you are the best guitar teacher on UA-cam. All of y’all did a great job!
PROTIP: For some extra Steel Panther vibe, extend "com" to at least a quarter note.
What makes this likeable as much as the music is the obvious fun that you guys had making the video -- especially the drummer :D
That is so Warrant, Firehouse, Ratt, Poison, Winger, Firehouse, Mötley Crüe, Great White, Cinderella, and Skid Row, all mixed up into one song.
Jake - you're amazing! The amount of effort you put into the hilarious intros, the great lessons and the side effects is INCREDIBLE!
Lack of audio sync at the beginning cracked me up! Just like a VHS tape...
All that was missing was some "pan and scan."
You nailed this! As someone who was a teen in the early 80s, I would have totally blasted this in my car!
quoting a movie I forgot the tittle: "when did motley crue became classic rock!?"
That's definitely the song "1985" by Bowling For Soup
Love how you dissect the magician's hat and show exactly where that rabbit's coming from. Bless you!
Is it me or Eddie looks shredded in that thumbnail picture? Pun Intended
This is possibly the greatest thing on the internet.
Mixolydian - The Movie, by LordLizzioMetal666
Great job breaking everything down. I am really impressed with the time give to all the little details in both the music and video production.
As Adam Neely said constantly: repitition legitimizes
Geeze, those vocals are off the charts. Thanks, for showing how it all came together.
OMG I can't believe this video is 40 minutes long! It was so pleasant to watch that it seamed like only 10 minutes have passed. :) Great content.
The song was really awesome, it (virtually) brought me back to the eighties. The best part? The breakdown of the entire thing, and seeing the sausage being made, every little bit by bit. Thank you so much - you and Kerry Devine and Beardstank. A lot of work, but most definitely appreciated by this viewer!