This is one of the most meaningful and important things you have ever put out. Trust me, this is not a lightly statement to make. To me, this is absolutely everything in movement and translation of what I want to say.
Thank you. I just mastered your newest scale from low E 3rd fret G to 12 fret high E and been playing over all the backing tracks. Light bulb moment for sure 👍
Solid gold, thank you! I recently have been playing with starting the modes on their corresponding scale degrees in order to understand and keep the order of W and H steps. In other words, if the major scale (Ionian)is counted 1-2-34-5-6-71 does it stand to reason that the Dorian could be counted 2-34-5-6-71-2, the Phrygian 34-5-6-71-2-3…etc, just moving the starting point down the count in order to keep the W/H step formula. Crazy?
OK, so what I just watched was what I’ve been interested in for a few years now…Modes! How you began your lesson by restricting to two notes per string forces the player to find the correct notes in other areas on the neck. Unfortunately I’m away from my guitars for a while so I can’t try your methods. Anyway long story short this lesson is Outstanding! Thanks!!! PS: where do I find the information on playing each mode? “I Do Prefer Lydia Mix Ales Locally” is my Nemonic Device for remembering the names and order of the modes!
I have a few modes lessons here on the channel. This one is pretty informative: ua-cam.com/video/v01pGRHdng0/v-deo.html I'm also ironically just wrapping up a live modes workshop over the next couple of Saturdays.
I like to keep my comments positive (so hopefully these will fall under appreciative and constructive). I really like that someone like you is out there teaching the structure of music (that is valuable). My concern is that I want so badly to enjoy these lessons due to my respect for what you are doing but each time it falls short. I was thinking this would be different from prior time and I was cruising along on the major scale from the D string and learning about how the degrees are useful rather than the static pattern But... then per normal it went from a very positive learning moment to things speeding up and adding complexity in a major quick way = feeling like a University Chemistry exam on the Grateful Dead (and I like the Dead by the way but am nowhere near that skill set). Just a feeling from one older learner who really wants to learn and practice but feels information should trickle not firehose.
You should take what you can and know the rest is waiting down stream. The concept is the important part here. I have to demo a range of application to try and reach a large-ish number of people, but I always start out as simple as I can. Stick with the concept, reduce it to the smallest example you can really see and play. Then expand later. No need to swallow it all. Thanks for the comment and feedback! I appreciate it.
@@curiousguitaristin my experience the way to learn is to combine a new discovery, a new piece of learning with a new question, kind of like taking another step on the journey. If a lesson left you with no sense of direction for the next step it wouldn’t be as useful. I think you do this well Chris.
@@PaulJonesy thanks, Paul. That’s what I strive for in these. Teaching, for me, is all about curating information as carefully as possible, and formatting the lessons to allow for discovery.
Hey look, two of my favorite channels in one comment thread! LoG, you always show me something new and worthwhile, and Chris, your explanations are some of the clearest and most applicable on UA-cam. Cheers! (I was totally and pleasantly surprised to see a couple of my diagrams scroll by in the Studio vignette 🤣) -Keith
@@curiousguitarist I definitely did a double-take…wait, what?! I just hope whoever posted it did so because they found it useful. In all seriousness, love your channel…much respect. 🫡
Heya Chris! Hope all is well with you and yours. I have one question: Been doing more finger style. In your opinion, is it a good technique to anchor with your pinkie on the pick guard area? 🤔
@@curiousguitarist thanks! I watched a finger style instructional video by Justin Johnson. He’s a big advocate for the pinkie finger anchor as well. Joan Baez is also amazing at it. 👍
This is a K-Line "Springfield" and is the best strat type I've ever played. It's hand-built in St. Louis MO, and comes with custom-wound pickups. I have two Fender custom shop strats, and this guitar slays them both. k-lineguitars.com/guitars/springfield/
All methods work well, but some are better for different learning styles. The 3 NPS stuff really allowed me to map the scale well, but it did nothing for my understanding of them. But hey, that's just me :) We all learn differently!
eye opening, I got it when you moved the Major scale and it became clearer on reforming into a minor for example by # or b note out of that major form, but you lost me when you shifted it to start from different modes (like from the root note of the Dm chord) will rewatch...
Yeah, take it slow. Scales are confusing, so stick with what stuck initially, and don't overreach. All that info will still be here when your brain is ready. Same EXACT thing happened to me as well. All is normal... SNAFU :D
Understanding notes and tones is the key...You always make it look so easy! Mahalo!!!!!
Mahalo for all your support! KD!
I love this new way of getting my brain out of the old rut! What a relief. Thank you Chris! 😃
You're very welcome, glad it was insightful!
Bro Idk what’s goin on tonight bt it’s clicking FAVTSS
yes, licks are def. what I tune in for (typically) but this...this is what I NEEDED! Thank you Chris
You bet! After a bit you can’t unsee the fretboard this way…then the licks take on new horizons!
Sweet exercise, didn't think about doing it two notes per string.
Thanks for taking your time to do these lessons Chris.
My pleasure, I'm glad you enjoy them!
This is one of the most meaningful and important things you have ever put out. Trust me, this is not a lightly statement to make. To me, this is absolutely everything in movement and translation of what I want to say.
Wow, thanks Christopher! So glad this one landed well for you, I had a blast making it.
I love this..! It’s giving me a new outlook on the major scale.. a clearer picture of the intervals… Thanks once again Chris..!👍🏼❤️
My pleasure, Joe! Thanks for being a great part of the tribe!
Bro when he shifted the scale my mind blew
I joined your patron today. Very excited to learn from you
Welcome aboard, Mark!!! Looking forward to working with you!
Thank you. I just mastered your newest scale from low E 3rd fret G to 12 fret high E and been playing over all the backing tracks. Light bulb moment for sure 👍
Really helpful thanks so much. 😎
Such a great teacher, thank you!
You're very welcome, Matthew. Thanks for the kudos!
Fabulous Chris. I love your way of teaching the fretboard, Cheers from Oz.
Many thanks, Anthony! Glad you're enjoying the channel!
WOW! This content is pure gold!
I am so glad....happy to have you here!
Fantastic exercise for getting even more dialed into the flavors of each mode. Thank you, Chris.
Glad you enjoyed it, Ari. Hope all is well!
Thanks Chris. I like that these keep me in some kind of contact. I seexa lot of what we worked on. Your content is consistently the best
Thanks, Ed, and thanks for your support!
This is really a useful and important lesson, many thanks Chris! Really helps to understand different scales structure.
And you cannot un-see this level of detail. Glad you enjoyed it, pj
Love the lesson, learning the scale degree is so big in knowing where your target notes are. Thanks for all the knowledge you share with us.👍😎👍
My pleasure, Bubba, keep on tuggin'!
Your lessons are always extremely helpful my friend thank you 🙏
That means a lot to me, you’re welcome and thank you!
Let’s get this Nigga sum coffee tm I SWEAR I THINK THIS THAT CHANNEL WHERE IT ALL MAKES SENCE
Definitely changes your view of the scales.. Challenging exercise for sure! Thank you sir!
My pleasure, Tone! Thanks~
Another good one Chris! Ima have to spend some time with this one fersure.
Have fun, Tim! I know that learn something new every time I do this type of thing.
Thanks for your support, it really means the world to me, Tim.
Excellent presentation
A really useful lesson.
Ah! Glad you enjoyed it!
🤯.... as always finding things useful and essential Thanks!!!!
You are so welcome, thanks for all your support... CLIFF!?!?!
Bro just taught me how to move the minor joint and Dorian in two minutes
@@thegroovytrvbe nice! I love when it all starts to click…and you cannot unsee this stuff
Brilliant! Thanks Chris!
My pleasure!
Great lesson!
Loved this one!
Glad to hear it, thanks for the view and comment!
Thanks so much, Chris!
Sure thing!
Oh wow. I dig this! Thanks man
You bet, Josh!
Solid gold, thank you! I recently have been playing with starting the modes on their corresponding scale degrees in order to understand and keep the order of W and H steps. In other words, if the major scale (Ionian)is counted 1-2-34-5-6-71 does it stand to reason that the Dorian could be counted 2-34-5-6-71-2, the Phrygian 34-5-6-71-2-3…etc, just moving the starting point down the count in order to keep the W/H step formula. Crazy?
I love that stuff SO much! Your example is right on!
Wow, that modes excercise is a real brain engager. I'll be sitting over here practicing if anyone needs me.
Right? I can still get lost in this for a while just exploring
Wow! Mind blowing! Thanks
You bet, Marvin. Glad you enjoyed this one!
OK, so what I just watched was what I’ve been interested in for a few years now…Modes!
How you began your lesson by restricting to two notes per string forces the player to find the correct notes in other areas on the neck.
Unfortunately I’m away from my guitars for a while so I can’t try your methods.
Anyway long story short this lesson is Outstanding!
Thanks!!!
PS: where do I find the information on playing each mode? “I Do Prefer Lydia Mix Ales Locally” is my Nemonic Device for remembering the names and order of the modes!
I have a few modes lessons here on the channel. This one is pretty informative: ua-cam.com/video/v01pGRHdng0/v-deo.html
I'm also ironically just wrapping up a live modes workshop over the next couple of Saturdays.
Clear exposition for immediate application… 🙏
@@richardsong8 that’s great to hear, Richard!
I like to keep my comments positive (so hopefully these will fall under appreciative and constructive). I really like that someone like you is out there teaching the structure of music (that is valuable). My concern is that I want so badly to enjoy these lessons due to my respect for what you are doing but each time it falls short. I was thinking this would be different from prior time and I was cruising along on the major scale from the D string and learning about how the degrees are useful rather than the static pattern But... then per normal it went from a very positive learning moment to things speeding up and adding complexity in a major quick way = feeling like a University Chemistry exam on the Grateful Dead (and I like the Dead by the way but am nowhere near that skill set). Just a feeling from one older learner who really wants to learn and practice but feels information should trickle not firehose.
You should take what you can and know the rest is waiting down stream. The concept is the important part here. I have to demo a range of application to try and reach a large-ish number of people, but I always start out as simple as I can.
Stick with the concept, reduce it to the smallest example you can really see and play. Then expand later. No need to swallow it all.
Thanks for the comment and feedback! I appreciate it.
@@curiousguitaristin my experience the way to learn is to combine a new discovery, a new piece of learning with a new question, kind of like taking another step on the journey. If a lesson left you with no sense of direction for the next step it wouldn’t be as useful. I think you do this well Chris.
@@PaulJonesy thanks, Paul. That’s what I strive for in these. Teaching, for me, is all about curating information as carefully as possible, and formatting the lessons to allow for discovery.
Very sound, pardon the pun, lesson. Intervals work for me best I think. All the best.
Intervals are a beautiful measure, I’ve done a couple of interval vids here too.
Thanks for the comment.
Thanks!
Thanks!!!
What a fantastic video have a wonderful weekend ❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊😊
Thanks! You too!
Yes!
Thanks, LoG!
Hey look, two of my favorite channels in one comment thread! LoG, you always show me something new and worthwhile, and Chris, your explanations are some of the clearest and most applicable on UA-cam. Cheers!
(I was totally and pleasantly surprised to see a couple of my diagrams scroll by in the Studio vignette 🤣)
-Keith
@fretscience I was wondering if you’d notice :)
@@curiousguitarist I definitely did a double-take…wait, what?! I just hope whoever posted it did so because they found it useful. In all seriousness, love your channel…much respect. 🫡
@@fretscience if you'd like I can edit that out of the video if it's bugging you. Happy to do that. Let me know.
Thanks
Thank you! And you're so welcome.
Heya Chris! Hope all is well with you and yours. I have one question: Been doing more finger style. In your opinion, is it a good technique to anchor with your pinkie on the pick guard area? 🤔
That's what Tommy Emmanuel says, and he's the best IMHO. I'm still trying to get his approach down!
@@curiousguitarist thanks! I watched a finger style instructional video by Justin Johnson. He’s a big advocate for the pinkie finger anchor as well. Joan Baez is also amazing at it. 👍
Hi, on this video, guitar you use, what fender is it?
What pickups does it have?
It sounds beautiful.
This is a K-Line "Springfield" and is the best strat type I've ever played. It's hand-built in St. Louis MO, and comes with custom-wound pickups.
I have two Fender custom shop strats, and this guitar slays them both.
k-lineguitars.com/guitars/springfield/
@@curiousguitarist Thank you Chris. If they have a website and if you can put a link that will much appreciated.
@@curiousguitarist I actually found the website. Thank you so much.
@@samv5810 so glad! I put the link in that initial reply as well.
That same guitar from the Fender custom shop would be 2x more.
I need to find some way to break out of always thinking either “Santana” or The Doors’ “Riders On The Storm” when I hear the Dorian mode. 😂
No need to break that..Carlos is hooked on it.. A-l-o-h-a
(thanks for the rider's heads up..I'm an old drummer..no ear) AlohAz
Oh heck, I'd suggest leaning into that...and add in Frampton!
I found that 3nps worked better for me as far as learning the scale
All methods work well, but some are better for different learning styles. The 3 NPS stuff really allowed me to map the scale well, but it did nothing for my understanding of them. But hey, that's just me :)
We all learn differently!
@curiousguitarist yes sir.same here. I like the method in the video which I'm going to work on
Chris, I’ve missed you for a while. Sorry, I was doing time, unfortunately it wasn’t in jail!
Hope all is well, and I'm glad you're back!
@@curiousguitarist -Yes sir! My comment was a bit tongue in cheek, but I’m just getting back! You know, life of a musician. Keep doing what you do!
Maybe too much time on the pentatonic scale “cough cough Marty” 😂
cough cough, me too!
Marty giving me this channel I swear to god sooooo much just clicked I can’t wait to plug into my amp Tm
What the hell is “understaing”?
Putting knowledge to work!
Fair question as I would guess that 90% of the human experience is crap we actually make up :)
eye opening, I got it when you moved the Major scale and it became clearer on reforming into a minor for example by # or b note out of that major form, but you lost me when you shifted it to start from different modes (like from the root note of the Dm chord) will rewatch...
Yeah, take it slow. Scales are confusing, so stick with what stuck initially, and don't overreach. All that info will still be here when your brain is ready. Same EXACT thing happened to me as well.
All is normal... SNAFU :D