Dude you actually made m understand it so much better! I watched so many videos from the more “popular” UA-cam music channels and none of them used the circle of fifths to teach it
You are a very good teacher. You seem to be able to understand what the learner is struggling with without even needing to ask. That is such a good skill that so many teachers couldn't be bothered with or perhaps just don't really understand themselves what they are teaching.
I watched several good videos on modal chord progressions, and not one pointed out that the more chords, the less likely the progression is to feel modal. This was key to my understanding of the significance of modes. Now, I'm starting to get it. Thanks.
I've had many people try to teach me about modes, people who make money as music teachers and professional jazz players... I've understood the "math" but not the practical usage, until this lesson. Seriously, the hardest part of teaching is remembering what it's like "not to know" the material. You nailed it! Thank you so much.
Brian, your method of delivering complex concepts so that are UNDERSTANDABLE is outstanding. After watching countless theory videos for guitar, which were ok, but they were like driving a car with square tires....it'll get you there, but you're going to have a headache when you're done. You combine the theory AND its application in such a way that it makes sense. It's extremely relevant and inspiring to me. I'm self taught and never was able to really grab much out of books. You make studying the guitar fun again. I so appreciate the clarity of presentation. Your videos are worthy of watching them over and over. Much appreciated!
I play the piano (well try to 😊) and this guy explains music theory in way I can really understand. I've learned more here than anywhere else. Respect! 👌🙏
The term " characteristic chord combination" adds so much clarity to helping understand a pretty complex concept. Great teaching and great teaching style.
As a classical pianist and composer, I found this video to be pure gold in understanding the use of modes! Thank you so much Brian. Respect from South Africa :)
Out of the plethora of videos on modes. Finally, one that explains it in terms of application and how to identify a mode of a song by looking for characteristic chord combinations. Many Thanks
Ok how many gave up on understanding theory let alone circle of fifths and modes? Then BAM! Brian comes out making all this not only understandable but applicable with real world examples so easy! All these years I had no idea how to tie things together, now I have seen the light!! Thank you so much for finding a way to help so many learn so well!!!
So true.. As soon as my teacher gave me the circle of 5ths.. I gave up.. That was about 30 years ago. I was just a kid.. Still messed around playing along with records best I could but have a new interest at really learning again..
Just finished the circle of 4ths and 5ths , now watching this and making notes. It's actually so much easier for me since i've learnt about all of these terms and theory before. You've given great insights about the subject and quite an effective way of explaining it. Great Job.
Actually, you're almost 20k now. Dude, you just turned on the lite in my brain. My students shall be amazed. Thanks man. Looking forward to more vids. I'm 60 years old and still teachable, keep it coming.
Let me say a big thanks to you for this video. I’ve been playing for more than 20 years as a hobby to deal with stress (it calms me down) and always trying not to use the modes since I didn’t have any idea of how to use them. This video is a great starting point for me. Definitely subscribed.
Hey Brian, a big shout out from Bangladesh. You are a fantastic teacher, the way you teach the complicated stuffs just blew me away... You deserve a sub... Keep up the good work...
I've known about modal scales for a long time, inspired by Frank Zappa. To date have fiddled about mainly with Dorian [with minor pentatonic], Lydian [with major pentatonic] and Mixolydian using scales but not chord progressions. Thanks to you Brian I now have an understanding of how modal chord progressions operate in relation to the circle of Fifths! Thank you so much mate! I will now put a chart of the circle of fifths on my wall!
Brian this is a superb lesson. I tried to understand modes many times since 2001 with several youtube videos and books but nothing comes close to watching this video. Brother I'm glad I saw your channel.
There's something special about Brian's teaching. I passed a college course in music theory years ago without being able to play a keyboard instrument. I did my homework like I was solving a math problem. So I'm not a beginner, but I am if you consider applying it to an actual multi-note instrument. (I started as a trumpet player, reading only.) Coming back to the guitar seriously with the benefit of books and UA-cam I'm recalling many things. So I can work stuff out. But then I'm, okay, what's really happening. Brian gives someone like me just enough to make a leap. I get the why right away - why I want to know what he's teaching - with a partial understanding of the how. For example, I was most interested in Myxolydian. And trying to figure out a bVII from another song. I'd forgotten they were related. Now I need to go back and learn the other modes and their associated chords. Thank so much, Brian.
Hey thanks for checking it out. If yoh haven't already, check out my latest 3 part series on modes. Part 3 is similar to this lesson here. Here's a link to part 1: www.zombieguitar.com/how-to-solo-across-the-fretboard-using-modes/ I think you will dig it 🤘
Your lesson are terrific. Thank goodness for you and Rick Beato. You make it so easy to understand music theory. I am in awe how clear you make the topic.
Your usage of the circle of 5th's chart to visualize the modes may have finally given me the ability to actually use modes in my improvisations. Very well done.
Thanks so much for this lesson dear Brian. You’ve put things so well in perspective and suddenly help clear this life long mystery to a large degree. Salutations and warm regards 🙏☺️😌
Thank you Brian. You are a rare gem. I studied music and had so many teachers but you have to have that special extra to be a wholesome teacher and you have it. Great video.
Dorian 7:17 Sample Song: Dorian: 17:45 "Evil Ways" Phrygian 9:41 Lydian 11:40 Sample Song: Lydian: 18:48 "Jane Says" Mixolydian: 13:56 Sample Song: Mixolydian: 19:41 "Jessica" Almond Brothers This is, by far, the best UA-cam video on this topic. Here's the index for those looking for particular modes.
Bravo! I've been struggling for years to understand modes and their relation to chord progressions. Your lesson makes so much sense: "characteristic chord combination" and the need to keep it simple in order to highlight a mode. You are an amazing teacher. Thanks.
I think I'm not gonna watch anymore videos of anyone except this gentleman. I'm so happy to tell you guys that now I've understood what's the choards progression theory. It took so many years to find this gentleman. My humble thanks to him.. Great jobb!!
@@zombieguitar yes sure very much. Its open my brain. Soon I'll contact you to take classes but time is so scary with Corona virus some time can't decide whether now or latar. But I'm very much interested. Thanks Brian.
Absolutely fantastic, practical, theory lesson explanation of modes & modal chord progression. I started out 2 years ago with Mark Newman's video explaining The Circle of 5ths and that video was my 1st introduction to The Circle of 5ths. I could see value in that theory lesson. Brian, your use, explanations & demos on and around the Circle of 5ths is priceless!! THANK YOU👍🏽👍🏽🙏🏾🤝🏼❗
Thanks for the lesson bro, excellent stuff. You've made a lot of sense of the modes for me. Seeing them in relation to chords and the circle of fifths has helped me have one of those lightbulbs moments. Subscribed!!
Spectacularly well articulated, useful information! Well done sir. I’d like to see you expand on why those chords are the ones that you play for those modal sounds.
Ok very helpful. I finally progressed through the modes and now my self teaching has led me to the circle of fifths . I was able to follow along. A few months ago I would have skipped this as too difficult.
Nice video, thnx. Referencing the group of 6 chords back to the circle of fifths was a real lightbulb moment for me and key to understanding the whole video. Had never seen it presented like that before, so thanks for simplifying it. Sometimes it's little steps connecting the dots like this that allow us to make big steps in our playing. Thnx again.
I've been struggling with understanding the circle of fifths until I came across this video. You seem to be able to understand what I wasn't understanding. Thank you so much!
I tried to understand the concept of modes for ages and it always remained a mystery to me. Until this day. Your video enlightened me. Thank you so much, Brian ! ! ! :)
Well done, theroy helped me get to the next level. Best videos I've found so far. Will be watching your other videos. Keep up the good work anD THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR KNOWLEDGE !!!
Cool lesson my man ! The circle of fifths and modal explanations were great . Thanks for posting your knowledge and sharing this with us :) Much enjoyed !
OMG, could I have had that instructions/information 40y ago, I would have went into a different profession. Now I just use it for personal pleasure. 🙏🏻👍🏻
Dude you actually made m understand it so much better! I watched so many videos from the more “popular” UA-cam music channels and none of them used the circle of fifths to teach it
Thanks man! Ya, I hope to become one of those more popular UA-cam channels one day. This one is constantly growing though 😎
8 yrs of guitar but you're the best teacher I ever had till date
One of the top music theory instructors on UA-cam.
Glad I found your videos zombieguitar !
💯 agree
You know it !!! Brian is the BEST instructor on the internet by far !!! A+++++ all the way !!!
Agree. Super good teacher.
Not one of the best, He is THE best one
200000% correct
You are a very good teacher. You seem to be able to understand what the learner is struggling with without even needing to ask. That is such a good skill that so many teachers couldn't be bothered with or perhaps just don't really understand themselves what they are teaching.
Jbeliski yeah I think he has been in such situation before...
He is a great teacher.
Thank you. Your explanation provided a key element that most mode explanations are missing... Chord Progressions.
I watched several good videos on modal chord progressions, and not one pointed out that the more chords, the less likely the progression is to feel modal. This was key to my understanding of the significance of modes. Now, I'm starting to get it. Thanks.
I've found that is the case quite a bit with these sorts of videos. The simplest concepts are overlooked.
Woah...I just noticed I'm almost at 10K subscribers. Thanks for the support everyone!!
You really need to make more song tutorials.
You deserve it Brian! I hope you get to 100,000 soon!
Brian Kelly I just found you today after years on UA-cam on lessons and songs and scales.
Brian Kelly doin well friend
Just subscribed. 15K subs now. There is a simply reason why you gain subs. Keep going...
I've had many people try to teach me about modes, people who make money as music teachers and professional jazz players... I've understood the "math" but not the practical usage, until this lesson. Seriously, the hardest part of teaching is remembering what it's like "not to know" the material. You nailed it! Thank you so much.
Brian, your method of delivering complex concepts so that are UNDERSTANDABLE is outstanding. After watching countless theory videos for guitar, which were ok, but they were like driving a car with square tires....it'll get you there, but you're going to have a headache when you're done. You combine the theory AND its application in such a way that it makes sense. It's extremely relevant and inspiring to me. I'm self taught and never was able to really grab much out of books. You make studying the guitar fun again. I so appreciate the clarity of presentation. Your videos are worthy of watching them over and over. Much appreciated!
The way you show things is 100 times better then all those people on UA-cam.
I play the piano (well try to 😊) and this guy explains music theory in way I can really understand. I've learned more here than anywhere else.
Respect! 👌🙏
The term " characteristic chord combination" adds so much clarity to helping understand a pretty complex concept. Great teaching and great teaching style.
Jeff Hight hey glad that I was able to get the concept across clearly!
Excellent lesson, thank you.
@@zombieguitar Thank you for this great lesson.
As a classical pianist and composer, I found this video to be pure gold in understanding the use of modes! Thank you so much Brian. Respect from South Africa :)
Peter Johnson hey glad you found this lesson helpful! Thanks for checking it out!
Out of the plethora of videos on modes. Finally, one that explains it in terms of application and how to identify a mode of a song by looking for characteristic chord combinations. Many Thanks
Ok how many gave up on understanding theory let alone circle of fifths and modes? Then BAM! Brian comes out making all this not only understandable but applicable with real world examples so easy! All these years I had no idea how to tie things together, now I have seen the light!! Thank you so much for finding a way to help so many learn so well!!!
So true.. As soon as my teacher gave me the circle of 5ths.. I gave up.. That was about 30 years ago. I was just a kid.. Still messed around playing along with records best I could but have a new interest at really learning again..
This unlocked a lot about the modes and the circle of fifths that I hadn't been understanding. Thanks a lot.
Jakob Jones no prob! Thanks for watching!
I never put the modes into the circle until this video. I always made it way harder than it actually is. Thank you
This is one of the best presentations regarding modal chords I have ever witnessed. Bravo! You are a gifted teacher.
Just finished the circle of 4ths and 5ths , now watching this and making notes. It's actually so much easier for me since i've learnt about all of these terms and theory before. You've given great insights about the subject and quite an effective way of explaining it. Great Job.
Wow! I never thought about using the Circle of 5ths to help learn different modes. I've been writing them out all This time. This is a game changer!
Same. Never understood this circle and how it's used.
Been playing guitar now for about 10 years and that is so far the best and most simplest explanation of modes I have come across. Thanks Brian
Yeah, me too ...
I've been playing many years and Brian's upped my game exponentially in a short period of time !
This is the most incredible lesson on UA-cam, it pieces together so much knowledge that has been floating around unused.
Actually, you're almost 20k now. Dude, you just turned on the lite in my brain. My students shall be amazed. Thanks man. Looking forward to more vids. I'm 60 years old and still teachable, keep it coming.
Let me say a big thanks to you for this video. I’ve been playing for more than 20 years as a hobby to deal with stress (it calms me down) and always trying not to use the modes since I didn’t have any idea of how to use them. This video is a great starting point for me. Definitely subscribed.
Hey Brian, a big shout out from Bangladesh. You are a fantastic teacher, the way you teach the complicated stuffs just blew me away... You deserve a sub... Keep up the good work...
I've known about modal scales for a long time, inspired by Frank Zappa. To date have fiddled about mainly with Dorian [with minor pentatonic], Lydian [with major pentatonic] and Mixolydian using scales but not chord progressions. Thanks to you Brian I now have an understanding of how modal chord progressions operate in relation to the circle of Fifths! Thank you so much mate! I will now put a chart of the circle of fifths on my wall!
Brian this is a superb lesson. I tried to understand modes many times since 2001 with several youtube videos and books but nothing comes close to watching this video. Brother I'm glad I saw your channel.
Really solid instruction and it clarifies and “augments” what I already know about modal chord progressions. Thank you.
There's something special about Brian's teaching. I passed a college course in music theory years ago without being able to play a keyboard instrument. I did my homework like I was solving a math problem. So I'm not a beginner, but I am if you consider applying it to an actual multi-note instrument. (I started as a trumpet player, reading only.) Coming back to the guitar seriously with the benefit of books and UA-cam I'm recalling many things. So I can work stuff out. But then I'm, okay, what's really happening.
Brian gives someone like me just enough to make a leap. I get the why right away - why I want to know what he's teaching - with a partial understanding of the how. For example, I was most interested in Myxolydian. And trying to figure out a bVII from another song. I'd forgotten they were related. Now I need to go back and learn the other modes and their associated chords.
Thank so much, Brian.
Yoooooo you make music so easy to understand. I’m very thankful to find your channel. Thank you very much!
You cover the very next stage for my evolution in modal understanding. Sir - you are the man! This is simply a gift from the heavens!
been searching throughout youtube and so far, your vid is the only one about modes that actually "click" everything into place! thank you
Hey thanks for checking it out. If yoh haven't already, check out my latest 3 part series on modes. Part 3 is similar to this lesson here. Here's a link to part 1: www.zombieguitar.com/how-to-solo-across-the-fretboard-using-modes/
I think you will dig it 🤘
Thanks for the best description of modes I’ve ever come across !
You tend to over deliver and give me more than I had even hoped to know. And, it’s much appreciated.
That's what I like to hear!
Your lesson are terrific. Thank goodness for you and Rick Beato. You make it so easy to understand music theory. I am in awe how clear you make the topic.
The way you've laid this out sure makes clearer than other posts here on UA-cam. Thnx.
Great lesson. You're channel is gonna be huge soon. Straight, direct, clear and concise. Keep em comin
Your teaching style is perfect for the novice. You explain and demonstrate in such that we're not lost.
Great explanation of the modes and modal chords in relation to the circle of fifths!
Wow you just cleared up 10 years of frustration and confusion on how to implement modes within a progression! Thank you!
Awesome...glad you found this vid helpful!
This is the best video I have seen for modal chord progressions. Can’t wait to keep watching
Your usage of the circle of 5th's chart to visualize the modes may have finally given me the ability to actually use modes in my improvisations. Very well done.
Douglas Cook awesome! Glad to hear that you are finding these lessons helpful!
Very well done. A brilliant piece of work, and very useful for us. Thank you Brian.
Thanks so much for this lesson dear Brian. You’ve put things so well in perspective and suddenly help clear this life long mystery to a large degree. Salutations and warm regards 🙏☺️😌
Thank you Brian. You are a rare gem. I studied music and had so many teachers but you have to have that special extra to be a wholesome teacher and you have it. Great video.
Absolutely amazing content, great job! Thank you!
Brilliant Brian! I’ve dusted off my piano and taken up playing it again! Thank you so much for your clear and logical lessons!
Hands down the most simple and best explanation ive ever seen. many thanks!
Absolutely fascinating Brian.
Well done. You do a very good job of explaining exactly what is going on and how it’s used. Too many instructors fail to do the latter.
Brian, this is an amazing explanation. I've been intermediate for decades now and this just solidified so much for me. Thank you.
Very concise, very enlightening.
The concept of "characteristic chord progression" is killer!
Thank you!
Dorian 7:17 Sample Song: Dorian: 17:45 "Evil Ways"
Phrygian 9:41
Lydian 11:40 Sample Song: Lydian: 18:48 "Jane Says"
Mixolydian: 13:56 Sample Song: Mixolydian: 19:41 "Jessica" Almond Brothers
This is, by far, the best UA-cam video on this topic. Here's the index for those looking for particular modes.
Excellent presentation. Thank you.
Mate, that lesson was awesome. Thankyou.
Great lesson - really helped me. Thanks Brian!
Fantastic Brian! It finally clicked!
Bravo! I've been struggling for years to understand modes and their relation to chord progressions. Your lesson makes so much sense: "characteristic chord combination" and the need to keep it simple in order to highlight a mode. You are an amazing teacher. Thanks.
Gilberto Grafals thanks man. Glad this lesson was able to help make sense out of this stuff for ya!
I think I'm not gonna watch anymore videos of anyone except this gentleman. I'm so happy to tell you guys that now I've understood what's the choards progression theory. It took so many years to find this gentleman. My humble thanks to him.. Great jobb!!
Hey thanks for the words bud! I'm really happy to hear that you found this vid helpful!
@@zombieguitar yes sure very much. Its open my brain. Soon I'll contact you to take classes but time is so scary with Corona virus some time can't decide whether now or latar. But I'm very much interested. Thanks Brian.
Absolutely fantastic, practical, theory lesson explanation of modes & modal chord progression. I started out 2 years ago with Mark Newman's video explaining The Circle of 5ths and that video was my 1st introduction to The Circle of 5ths. I could see value in that theory lesson. Brian, your use, explanations & demos on and around the Circle of 5ths is priceless!! THANK YOU👍🏽👍🏽🙏🏾🤝🏼❗
You are blessed with natural teaching skills bro, God bless you
Thanks for the lesson bro, excellent stuff. You've made a lot of sense of the modes for me. Seeing them in relation to chords and the circle of fifths has helped me have one of those lightbulbs moments. Subscribed!!
Another eye opening video. Thank you so much Brian!!!!🙏🏾👏
You are deep and advanced. Guitar has a sweet sound, easy listening.
Brian you are a great teacher. Thanks for taking the time it's really appreciated'
Spectacularly well articulated, useful information! Well done sir. I’d like to see you expand on why those chords are the ones that you play for those modal sounds.
Ok very helpful. I finally progressed through the modes and now my self teaching has led me to the circle of fifths . I was able to follow along. A few months ago I would have skipped this as too difficult.
Incredibly helpful and informative ! Thank you for sharing !
Nice video, thnx. Referencing the group of 6 chords back to the circle of fifths was a real lightbulb moment for me and key to understanding the whole video. Had never seen it presented like that before, so thanks for simplifying it. Sometimes it's little steps connecting the dots like this that allow us to make big steps in our playing. Thnx again.
Amazing easy breakdown of theory as to what scale modes fit where and why! Thanks!
THANK YOU! This helped me move the ball forward in several areas.
Great video Brian. Using the circle of fifths as context for explaining modes was very insightful. Really clear examples too.
Awesome lessons bro! I’ll definitely check out the rest of your stuff.
I've been struggling with understanding the circle of fifths until I came across this video. You seem to be able to understand what I wasn't understanding. Thank you so much!
You are the best! I love following your class in you tube!
I tried to understand the concept of modes for ages and it always remained a mystery to me. Until this day. Your video enlightened me. Thank you so much, Brian ! ! ! :)
Finally something really useful!!!
Theory, practice.... just great.
Amazing, not just “string number.... fret position....”!
Please, go on!!!
Igor Banac check out my website bud...I have so many more lessons like this! www.zombieguitar.com
Thank you for the refresher...its more than helpful...!!!
Great lesson as expected. Thank you!
Thank you so much for uploading your content. I stumbled upon it while researching circle of fifths and you are a very good teaching this!
Great teaching skills! Thanks, Brian!
Awesome lesson--This is one I'll be coming back to again. Thanks for sharing.
Outstanding work Brian. Love all your circle of 5th vids.
Andy Davies hey glad you like em...thanks for watchin!
Great stuff, thanks for the amazing info and setting it out in an understandable way
One of the best explanations I’ve found. Just sub’d. Thank you!
15 yrs playing guitar & never found something so simple to understand. Thankyou!
Well done, theroy helped me get to the next level. Best videos I've found so far. Will be watching your other videos. Keep up the good work anD THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR KNOWLEDGE !!!
That's great to hear. Glad you found these videos helpful!
Great teaching approach. I couldn't understand how modes work until I saw this lesson, your students are very lucky.
This is just bloody brilliant.
Very informational lesson! Learnt something.
Great lesson. This is so essential to understand!
Good Job! Thank you for your time and effort!
Brian...I love this Circle of 5ths device for learning the modes...very helpful!! Thanks!!
Cool lesson my man ! The circle of fifths and modal explanations were great . Thanks for posting your knowledge and sharing this with us :) Much enjoyed !
A very good explanation of some concepts that I have struggled with. Kudos!!
Well explained and clearly illustrated, thanks!👍
This is really well done.
OMG, could I have had that instructions/information 40y ago, I would have went into a different profession.
Now I just use it for personal pleasure.
🙏🏻👍🏻
Thank you so much for all your lessons Brian. You are the man and have made understanding all these concepts really easy!
Great lesson with lots of new insights into modal guitar playing - unassuming teaching style - nice one dude will be following your other lessons!