Yet again, Brett demonstrating why he is soooo good at teaching. Robbie is obviously an immensely telented musician (just loved listening to your melodies mate....exquisite!), and is explaining his concepts in as simple a way as he can - and Brett is still making sure that every major point is really discussed at the lowest common denominator. He wants to make sure that everyone can 'get it'. This is why I have became a member to Brett's site. Honestly, everyone is trying to sell courses and memberships, but you will get absolute gold if you sign up to his. I can't recommend it highly enough. Thank you both for this video, I can't believe this is free! Namaste x
If you just learn all 7 positions of the C Major scale, you automatically know all the shapes for all 7 diatonic modes. You just move those shapes around to play in any key and in any mode. This also gives a solid foundation for music theory.
You only need to know one major scale shape to play all seven modes...or you can combine Pentatonic scales for an easier approach...and still use your Pentatonic Licks...
@@robbiecalvoguitar Yes! That has been my trick (the 1 major scale shape) for decades! hahaha Just a lil music theory (Ex. I'm in A min and I have G and C to play with) lol you got me, Sir! - edit- and this video is Exactly what I needed! man!!!
Hi Robbie - I did your Sweet Notes course a few years ago and it completely changed my playing (it became less shape based & I starting paying more attention to where my phrases resolve). Great info, as always!
When I 1st tried to learn how modes work and where and how to play them, I found this pattern so much easier to work with. I just couldn't grasp the interval idea for each mode or what notes were flat or sharp for each mode. I figured out where each mode's pattern was and went with that instead. So much easier. I still don't know the intervals, etc, because it's way to much memory for me. Plus, you can hear which notes to land on in that particular pattern to accent each mode, which to me is what it's all about anyway. Our ears tell us everything. The mind has a way of getting in the way early on.
You should have some more videos with this guy...easy way understanding modes with his explanation and example..yay..bravo papa..regard..Radith (Indonesia).
I've listened and watched other players thousands of times over many years. This is the most informative and helpful single video I've ever encountered. Thankyou so much for the upload.
Around 11:00 and a minute further, playing the scale, but focusing on the chord... A mode resolves with chord 2 or 3, etc... So just focus on that chord. That tip is gold!
Very interesting lesson. Love how simply you change the feel by changing known shapes. Would definitely love to utilize this to enhance my playing. Would like to understand how you chose the chords which formed the basis of the tonal framework. Thank you Robbie and Bret for an inspiring lesson. Can’t wait to try this.
Frank, thank you for your kind message... the harmony is based on the diatonic Major scale harmony...in other words...chords that are built from the 7 notes of the major scale... in this example it's a IImi7 - IV - V progression in the key of G. The progression, however resolves to the Iimi chord and is therefore Dorian in nature...target that chord using G major scale, Ami , Bimi or Emi Pentatonic scales and you will receive joyous results...:-)
Robbie Calvo is an excellent teacher with a very refreshing approach. I have a lot of his courses. I have also had the pleasure of spending a little time with him and he is a really genuine good guy.
I thought I accidentally stumbled onto an episode of Cobra Kai. You two are guitar ninjas just duking it out with devastating licks. When Johnny showed me paint the fence over the A,B and E minor pentatonic I realized that I had developed some techniques that I didn’t know I had. I’m sure we could have waxed on and waxed off over the C and D Major pentatonics and got other modal ninja moves that would work over this G major track ?
I love Robbie. He's such a great teacher. I've been employing his 3 & 1 idea as a new lead player in my 50's. It takes all the pressure off trying to be fancy and is great for creative lick ideas. Bravo Robbie and Brett! PS I love that Blue Revstar. Can't get one for love nor money atm.
Robbie's just the best!! I can tell Brett knows this very well and this is simply two class acts beyond top of their game feeding us all pearls of fantastic guitar/music knowledge and ideas we can all take away to the max!! Robbie Calvo is just one super talented class act and Brett is the perfect person to invoke key principles from this super kind and amazing performer and instructor!! Jim C.
Jim, thank you for one of the nicest testimonials and compliments...I'm so glad that these videos make a difference to guys like yourself...and moe importantly, that you take the time to share that with us...much appreciated!
@@robbiecalvoguitar I will have to do some more homework for sure but thank you and Brett for sharing with all of us. I have saved the vid and will check into the course. Thanks Robbie.
This is such a freaking cool thing, I know the 7 major scale positions and can't wait to apply this method with what I allready know, this is so Fusion sounding love it !!!!
Great lesson. Robbie really explains things very clearly.Thank you keep up the great work!.Now you need a good café latté ....Merci Brett pour la leçon à bientôt .
This is pretty much how I blagged the modes in the 1980’s. I also just learnt the major scale and relative minor and getting the “modal flavours” was playing different major/minor patterns under different keys. It’s worked for me and I don’t even think about it now. Robbie is such a talent and had the pleasure of playing with him in the mid 80’s. Inspiring even then.
Robbie Calvo you’re very welcome Robbie, I also have some of your Truefire courses and they are all great, my favorite being Sweet Notes. Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge!
Brett Papa very true Brett! I started to dig in last night and I was very impressed with your solo in the introduction! I enjoy your YT videos as well! Keep up the great work and thank you!
I'm ripe for this stuff. This and the other video you did on modes have totally opened my eyes and although we can always be better, my playing has changed literally overnight. I know some theory and the five pentatonic positions and their majors but this is transformative info. Thanks!
GREAT video Brett! Missed Calvo, he's great. Every time you bring him on, it's one of the best lessons. Hopefully you'll bring him on more often. This is a real great lesson. Try to get Guthrie Trapp back too :) Great channel.
I have been doing this for years and now I know what the hell I was doing. Lol. Thanks so much fellas. A wealth of USEFUL info. Thanks so much! Very good stuff here. As always JD
U both r legends. Always was told one could do this but wasn't for certain on if it was true. Thank u both for this great vid. Keep on rockin n a rollin fellas...👉💪☝️👍👏
This reminds me of a tutorial I saw from Scott Henderson, but this video has a lot more detail and a well thought out player's guide! I love this concept. I like to use Locrian Pentatonic ( R, b3, 4, b5, b7 ) for this kind of concept. If you're playing over an A Dorian track, you can play Locrian pentatonic from the root (A), the minor 3rd (C) and the major 6th (F#). Playing Locrian pentatonic from the minor 3rd is tricky, though...but it will lend some really cool outside sounds over a Dorian track, because it will give you b3, b5, b6, 6, b9.
I enjoyed this lesson, thank you for sharing. Robbie's guitar sounds soooooo sweet. Is there an effect on the sustained notes? Sounds like the note is just about to go into feedback (in a good way).
Hi Mike, Thank you for the kind message. I use a compressor on the front end of my signal chain...there are certain harmonic overtones that occur on some notes in the key of G...I love it when those notes start to sing like that.
This theory,is what made me figure out modes.was like all my god,this makes so much sense.and realizing you can use the pentatonic for each chord in the key.major scale is king
Robbie is a great teacher and super tasteful player. I have five of his courses including his Power Play trilogy and Guitar Interactives. All excellent resources.
@@robbiecalvoguitar I purchased the course, and the first video I watched was the one about your gear. TBH I had never heard of the Revstar! Such clean tones...it's the guitar, not your playing, right? :-) I guess I have just been in blissful ignorance with my '84 American Strat all these years...but now I have my paycheck burning a hole in my pocket for that Yamaha...
Thank youi! I want to know MORE about Robbie's Yamaha with the P90's. I"ve been wanting the RevStar 502T FOREVER but can't seem to pull the trigger. PLEASE talk about it Robbie.
Hi Hooter Bear, The Yamaha Revstar 502TFM has a mahogany neck through mahogany body with a flame maple top in Vintage Japanese Denim hand-rubbed finish. The fingerboard is rosewood with a 13 inch radius and jumbo frets. The guitar sounds, looks and plays like a dream. Another guy in this thread bought one after seeing this video and it arrived yesterday...he loves it! @juniorsguitarranch
Great lesson on melody I remember seeing Neal Schon discussing his playing and saying it was the bass player which made him sound so good! Note choice is as important as technique, it can transform an ordinary chord progression into something magical! Cheers Stephen
Listen to Gilmour and you hear a masterclass in using the chord tones and landing on 3rd's, 5th's a ton. Bending from and to them as well with genius level simplicity.
11:02 .... I cannot believe this guy just genuinely enlightened me on the modes. Its so easy to overthink them with all the differing information and hesitation. But here it is, its all just a shift in focus, but the same notes. Unbelievable! Just wow!
Brett Papa almost like i waisted months of being confused with the modes 😭🙌🏽 cootos to this guy, I feel like ive seen him on TrueFire? Maybe im confused.
Hi Donald, Thank you. My studio is Mac and Logic, Line 6 Helix Rack, Marshall JMP1 TC. G-Force Focusrite pre-amp, Presonus mixer TC 2290, Avalon Channel
Hi guys! Excited for your course Robbie! I met you at NAMM a couple of years ago :-) Does the course help us Blues players understand how to interject some modal skills into Blues I-IV-V major or minor progressions?
Hi Diana, I remember meeting you in the Yamaha booth...thanks for saying 'hello'...Every progression you'll ever play over has a tonal center...even blues I-IV-V's...so therefore they are Modal progressions...this course will open up new flavors for any kind of player...hope all is well with you...connect with me at robbiecalvo.com...and we'll chat more.
Robbie is amazing in that he understands the intervals and the mode names for those intervals as well as the note names as they relate to chord construction. It's easy if you know it, but this is not a concept for a novice. Moving up 2 frets is basic enough for everyone, but dissecting the notes that are shared between shapes and modes is not as easy without study of how chords are constructed in all their iterations and applied to fretboard fingerings or inversions.
Would I use the 1st pattern pent minor shape up a whole step from each chord change? Or would I move the pattern up 5 notes bc It’s a mixo progression?
This pretty much how you see it on a keyboard where the underlying scales is easier to see. Only on guitar does there seem to be such a focus on modal definition. I did this for years on a keyboard with no idea what the mode names were, it was just a major scale displaced.
Yeah I think a lot can get lost in translation when people try to get a theoretical explanation. People have a way of confusing a fairly easy topic to understand and most of all hear once it is presented to them in a simplified way. But there in lies the trick haha! Robbie is great at breaking the modes down in easily digestible chunks.
I learned basic music theory on piano. We never had a piano at home though, so I would come home everyday and transcribe what I learned for guitar (this was a great exercise itself). I always suggest players of varied instruments learn the keyboard.
When you invert the major scale to start on each of the 7 tones you create the melodic portion. of modality...the chords however are the most important aspect of defining a mode.
I always wish people would think in terms of major pentatonic. So over Am you can play C, G, and D major pentatonic scales (as well as F, if you don't mind a suspended b6)
Hey Brett....remember, way back in the mists of time, you promised us mere mortals a Jimi Hendrix rhythm course. Well, since that first mention way way back, my beard has gone grey and my fingers arthritic. Will I see this mythical course before my guitar playing days are done? I guess that's down to you Brett. I weep as I write this.
Hi Junior, Thank you for the compliment on the tone and the Yamaha Revstar 502TFM...it's the stock model...which is a whole lot of guitar for $650...everyone I recommend them too loves it when it arrives...amazing guitars.
@@robbiecalvoguitar Wow reply's from both of you guys! That is the other think that make you and Bret great mentors on UA-cam. Sweetwater finally has the denim model in stock so I pulled the trigger and bought it. Can't wait to play it!!!
@@robbiecalvoguitar My Revstar 520T arrived today. Oh my goodness what a beautiful playing guitar. The tone and sustain are incredible and fit and finish is second to none! The vintage denim looks is gorgeous! I have Fender Blues Jr amp and the two together sound amazing!!!!!!! Best $650 I have ever spent!
I Understand how you can target different chords within the key to get a mode. Is there a way target those modal chords within the key and then find the “signature notes”? Or do you just have to memorize which signature notes will give you that sound for each mode?
Hi Mark, like Brett says it works for all seven modes but the formula will change per mode. In Mixolydian for example...there are four places to play the Minor Pentatonic
I think it's important to point out that you have to switch where you resolve your licks to when you're in the other two shapes- otherwise it can really just sound like you're playing in the wrong key altogether. If you're not still resolving to the A chord tones-over the A chord- you're going to sound lost AF. Therefore you still have to know the intervals- really it's not that hard to learn the single major scale shape and just play that starting on a different note- the second in the case of Dorian. This works- but without tone knowledge or at a minimum using your ear- you'r going to sound lost.
Thank you for the message. You are absolutely right...you still have to focus on chord tones and that characteristic note. We all know players that have never moved on from playing Pentatonic licks...and never will...this gives them the opportunity AND hopefully inspiration to expand their knowledge.. Regarding the 7 note major scale...you still have to know where the chord-tones are in all of the patterns (or even one pattern)...so, as to your point...you'll still sound lost...scales aren't the solution they are a good starting point...
@@robbiecalvoguitar to me the revstar is more gibson-ish. then tele. like someone posted. the craftsman ship is spot on and plays as well as any of my American guitars mine is the 802. or something like that
1. So if I understood, all the shape examples (Am Pent, Bm Pent, Em Pent) was all GMajor/Ionian? So say you were playing F Major, the new example positions would then be GmP, AmP and CmP? 2. As explained in the video, Moving 2 frets higher than the minor chord you’re playing over gives you Dorian modal vibe. Does this same thing apply to other major scale modes? Ie: How many intervals do you shift for Lydian, Mixolydian or Phrygian?
The concept is mindblowing! One thing I didn’t grasp though is how did he know that A B and E worked? A is obvious, sure, but the others I didn’t quite get. I understood that they add up to the G major scale, but not how he knew starting the same pattern on those notes would give you that.
@@MrTCshare hey, that makes sense! Thank you. Em is the relative minor to G, which I forgot, and he made a track in Am, so that covers that as well. So Bm is the one left (excluding the half diminished, which can be considered minor in a way, I guess).
@@shinjial Hihi... Actually first to clarify dimm is the 7th of the key in this case the F# is dimm. Yes, the Em is the relative m of G so that is obvious. Question is how he know we can apply the Em penta shape to Am and Bm as well? That is the major take of this video....!! No he didnt make a track in Am, he made a track in the key of G or so called Em. You think he made track in Am because he keep starting in the Am Penta position.... very tricky. Finally keep in mind, in this video they are trying to emphasize on showing us A Dorian. For the other modes... hehe we have to figure out... or buy their course right? They are trying to make a living :)
@@devaria3356 hi Deva, a key point he mention, that if we combine the AmP + BmP you get the complete notes of the G scale. Same EmP is part of the G scale. That means you can blast AmP, BmP, EmP to your hearts content with no subtilities. Enjoy Hahaha!!
Hello Robbie & Brett, Robbie this is the best Mode System!! A great lightbulb moment from me! So tasteful and a great explanation! Thank you….I will be purchasing Mr. Calvos Lessons! Thanks Guys Peace! BTW 17 thumbs down? They're crazy! LOL
Ok I see the use of the first position pentatonic to execute the the desired mode. But could a person continue to use the rest of the pentatonic shapes in conjunction to see whole fretboard in the chosen mode
Hi Aaron, yes and I go into that in the course...this course can be used in. a simplified way or be as complex as the level of player increases...combining patterns, mixing patterns in position etc.
Robbie Calvo hey Robbie been look at your stuff for a while! Also thank you for chiming in. The course is on the to do list! Thank you for producing product.
Will i get the same results if i dont move around the neck, and stay in one position to play A, B, and E minor pentatonics found within the 5 A dorian scale shapes? Thx.
@@stephenbowyer7269 The cool thing is you can keep it simple with one shape and move it...or if you know all of your patterns you can stay in position and use your stock licks from those patterns...I hope you're enjoying how it sounds
Yet again, Brett demonstrating why he is soooo good at teaching.
Robbie is obviously an immensely telented musician (just loved listening to your melodies mate....exquisite!), and is explaining his concepts in as simple a way as he can - and Brett is still making sure that every major point is really discussed at the lowest common denominator. He wants to make sure that everyone can 'get it'.
This is why I have became a member to Brett's site. Honestly, everyone is trying to sell courses and memberships, but you will get absolute gold if you sign up to his. I can't recommend it highly enough.
Thank you both for this video, I can't believe this is free! Namaste x
Thanks so much Art! Robbie is a fantastic teacher and player! All the right notes!
"Notes against chords have an emotional value" Such an eloquent way to express that sentiment.
If you just learn all 7 positions of the C Major scale, you automatically know all the shapes for all 7 diatonic modes. You just move those shapes around to play in any key and in any mode. This also gives a solid foundation for music theory.
For sure!
You only need to know one major scale shape to play all seven modes...or you can combine Pentatonic scales for an easier approach...and still use your Pentatonic Licks...
@@robbiecalvoguitar Yes! That has been my trick (the 1 major scale shape) for decades! hahaha Just a lil music theory (Ex. I'm in A min and I have G and C to play with) lol you got me, Sir! - edit- and this video is Exactly what I needed! man!!!
Always love a Robbie Calvo lesson.
...and a free jam track? whaaaaaat....?
Robbie is awesome! More Robbie coming soon!
Great lesson, exactly how I have thought of and used modes for years , Robbie is such great teacher
Thank you Joe, glad all this makes and I really appreciate the compliment.
Thanks Robbie for responding to my Yamaha question and Brett for putting this whole series together with Robbie-just signed up for it on your website👍
that's great Bill, thank you and hope it really expands your musical horizons
Hi Robbie - I did your Sweet Notes course a few years ago and it completely changed my playing (it became less shape based & I starting paying more attention to where my phrases resolve). Great info, as always!
Hi Michael, Thank you for following my works and for the kind message...much appreciated!
How many teachers didn’t know this themselves vs. how many did, and are mad as balls you fellas flashed the answer sheet? Lol. This is great.
Lol!
Thank you so much...lots of power wrapped up in this concept...
When I 1st tried to learn how modes work and where and how to play them, I found this pattern so much easier to work with. I just couldn't grasp the interval idea for each mode or what notes were flat or sharp for each mode. I figured out where each mode's pattern was and went with that instead. So much easier. I still don't know the intervals, etc, because it's way to much memory for me. Plus, you can hear which notes to land on in that particular pattern to accent each mode, which to me is what it's all about anyway. Our ears tell us everything. The mind has a way of getting in the way early on.
You should have some more videos with this guy...easy way understanding modes with his explanation and example..yay..bravo papa..regard..Radith (Indonesia).
Coming soon!
I've listened and watched other players thousands of times over many years.
This is the most informative and helpful single video I've ever encountered.
Thankyou so much for the upload.
Wow thats awesome! Glad you liked it!
This video is AMAZING! This is totally helping me get out of the rut I’ve been in 🙌
Hi Andrew, so glad you like the video and concept!
Around 11:00 and a minute further, playing the scale, but focusing on the chord... A mode resolves with chord 2 or 3, etc... So just focus on that chord. That tip is gold!
Robbie is one of the best teachers, I love this guy. Well done Brett and Robbie. Thanks!
Hi Sjaak, Thank you for the kind compliments...you rock!
Very interesting lesson. Love how simply you change the feel by changing known shapes. Would definitely love to utilize this to enhance my playing. Would like to understand how you chose the chords which formed the basis of the tonal framework. Thank you Robbie and Bret for an inspiring lesson. Can’t wait to try this.
Frank, thank you for your kind message... the harmony is based on the diatonic Major scale harmony...in other words...chords that are built from the 7 notes of the major scale... in this example it's a IImi7 - IV - V progression in the key of G. The progression, however resolves to the Iimi chord and is therefore Dorian in nature...target that chord using G major scale, Ami , Bimi or Emi Pentatonic scales and you will receive joyous results...:-)
Robbie Calvo is an excellent teacher with a very refreshing approach. I have a lot of his courses. I have also had the pleasure of spending a little time with him and he is a really genuine good guy.
Agree 100%. One of my favorite peeps!
Hi Ron, you are a good man, thank you for your continued support and wonderful compliments
Very valuable information for anyone learning how music works and sounds. Keeping it simple.
Thanks Douglas! More Robbie coming soon!
That is one of the coolest things I've ever seen for applying modes. Big Mahalo and Aloha from Maui .
Always love your videos, Brett. Especially the ones with Robbie Calvo. I just love his feel and the way he 'sees' music.
Yep, me too! Robbie is awesome! More coming soon!
Thank you for that really kind compliment Marc...
You just can't be clearer than that ! As always with these two brilliant teachers. Thanks a lot!
Wow thanks!
Thank you Rodolph...we try to give clear and concise insights...glad you got it!
I thought I accidentally stumbled onto an episode of Cobra Kai. You two are guitar ninjas just duking it out with devastating licks.
When Johnny showed me paint the fence over the A,B and E minor pentatonic I realized that I had developed some techniques that I didn’t know I had.
I’m sure we could have waxed on and waxed off over the C and D Major pentatonics and got other modal ninja moves that would work over this G major track ?
I'm amazed at how good motivational speakers you both are
Haha thanks!
Thank you...I hope we inspired you with this video...we want you all to enjoy guitar and get better in the process...
YEP
Great stuff man and really well explained. This dude is an amazing teacher and smooth player.
Robbie is the man when it comes to modes. Incredible phrasing as well!
Thank you so much!
I love Robbie. He's such a great teacher. I've been employing his 3 & 1 idea as a new lead player in my 50's. It takes all the pressure off trying to be fancy and is great for creative lick ideas. Bravo Robbie and Brett! PS I love that Blue Revstar. Can't get one for love nor money atm.
Thanks for tuning in!
Robbie's just the best!! I can tell Brett knows this very well and this is simply two class acts beyond top of their game feeding us all pearls of fantastic guitar/music knowledge and ideas we can all take away to the max!! Robbie Calvo is just one super talented class act and Brett is the perfect person to invoke key principles from this super kind and amazing performer and instructor!! Jim C.
Thank ya sir! Robbie is amazing and such a great dude as well!
Jim, thank you for one of the nicest testimonials and compliments...I'm so glad that these videos make a difference to guys like yourself...and moe importantly, that you take the time to share that with us...much appreciated!
I got something out of this! Dorian is my favorite mode. So versatile. That intro and outro music is such a super sounding mix!
Sweet! Thanks for coming back to check it out!
Thank you!
I have been doing this for years. ON ACCIDENT with my ear. I don't even know what I am doing, but I know by my ear it works!
Good ears are always a great tool to have!
Hopefully this video gave you the background to what you've been hearing...thanks for watching.
@@robbiecalvoguitar I will have to do some more homework for sure but thank you and Brett for sharing with all of us. I have saved the vid and will check into the course. Thanks Robbie.
@@robbiecalvoguitar great master class !! Juicy indeed
I had trouble I watched Robbie I got it, simple as that, both great teachers.
Thanks man! Thanks for watching!
Two great teachers in one great lesson. Thanks guys!
You are welcome!!
Thank you Ron
Such elegant tone and music!!!
Robbie is awesome!
You guys are amazing.
Thanks very much Papa
You are welcome!
Thank you so much!
Robbie you are the SMOOTH OPERATOR! Sweet Soulful Player! Beautiful Touch! Thank You!
Thank you Dave...much appreciated!
This is such a freaking cool thing, I know the 7 major scale positions and can't wait to apply this method with what I allready know, this is so Fusion sounding love it !!!!
Thanks for checking it out!
Bought the course and didn’t stop binge watching until I’ve watched all 37 vids..light bulbs all over the place..thanks guys
Awesome! Thanks for the support!
Thank you so much for investing in the course...so glad it opened up some new avenues of light for you...
With that endorsement I will now get it!
excellent job, what a great video, probably the best video of the month for guitarists
Thanks! Glad to hear you liked the vid!
Thank you so much!
My playing is about to grow. I know already. Great lesson.
Robbie is awesome. Great teacher!
Great lesson. Robbie really explains things very clearly.Thank you keep up the great work!.Now you need a good café latté ....Merci Brett pour la leçon à bientôt .
On my second already lol! Thanks for watching!
Thank you Olivier!
great lesson! Thanks
Sure thing!
Thank you Mark
You sound amazing...I think I'm getting my head around this mode topic
Awesome!!
Hi Carlos, That's fantastic...glad you are understanding the topic and content here!
This is pretty much how I blagged the modes in the 1980’s. I also just learnt the major scale and relative minor and getting the “modal flavours” was playing different major/minor patterns under different keys. It’s worked for me and I don’t even think about it now. Robbie is such a talent and had the pleasure of playing with him in the mid 80’s. Inspiring even then.
Thats awesome. Robbie is an amazing talent and an even more amazing person. Such a great guy.
Hi Dan, hope you are doing well my friend...I know you've been rocking these ideas for a long time...thank you for the kind comment and compliments...
Robbie Calvo You’re welcome mate. So glad to see you doing so well and loving these lessons. I’m not too old to learn new things :)
Bingo! Great playing and discussion.
Thanks for checking it out!
Thank you Michael
Very instructional and informative
Thanks for checking it out!
Thank you, glad you liked it
What a LIGHT BULB moment guys! Thank you for sharing.
Thank you Andrew
Sweet! Glad it helped ya out!
This opened my eyes, made so much sense!! Thanks for sharing this!
Thank you Kevin, glad you liked and understood the concepts...
@@robbiecalvoguitar Hey one more question - when using this approach, do you always apply this to the 2 (Dorian), the 3 and the 6?
Awesome! Sure thing!
@@kbourke You can apply this to the Two chord if the chord progression is resolving to the two chord...which would be a Dorian progression.
Robbie Calvo thank you! That makes sense!
What a great, soulful and especially melodic player Robbie is! I gotta get this course!
Yes and yes haha!
Thank you so much...enjoy the course my friend!
Robbie Calvo you’re very welcome Robbie, I also have some of your Truefire courses and they are all great, my favorite being Sweet Notes. Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge!
Brett Papa very true Brett! I started to dig in last night and I was very impressed with your solo in the introduction! I enjoy your YT videos as well! Keep up the great work and thank you!
I'm ripe for this stuff. This and the other video you did on modes have totally opened my eyes and although we can always be better, my playing has changed literally overnight. I know some theory and the five pentatonic positions and their majors but this is transformative info. Thanks!
That is awesome to hear Tim! Glad the vids are helping! More with Robbie coming soon!
@@BrettPapa Alright, I'm subscribed so I'll be looking for it Brett. UA-cam blows t.v. out of the water. Thanks for your content.
and of 2, i have seen you make that quite effective
Thank you Ross
Love these guys
We love you too!
Thank you Simon
Robbie Calvo Thank you Robbie. Great course btw!
GREAT video Brett! Missed Calvo, he's great. Every time you bring him on, it's one of the best lessons. Hopefully you'll bring him on more often. This is a real great lesson. Try to get Guthrie Trapp back too :) Great channel.
Yep for sure! Both with be on again very soon!
@@BrettPapa Man, I love your channel. Hoping you'll put out videos more often :)
Much appreciated, thank you for such a wonderful comment and compliment...
I have been doing this for years and now I know what the hell I was doing. Lol. Thanks so much fellas. A wealth of USEFUL info. Thanks so much! Very good stuff here.
As always JD
Thank you so m much John
Awesome! Glad you liked it!
Great vid @Brett Papa. Keep up the good work man...😎
Thanks for watching!!
Thank you for watching
U both r legends. Always was told one could do this but wasn't for certain on if it was true. Thank u both for this great vid. Keep on rockin n a rollin fellas...👉💪☝️👍👏
Thx guys! Very cool 😎 👍🎸
Thanks for watching!
Thank you Steve
This reminds me of a tutorial I saw from Scott Henderson, but this video has a lot more detail and a well thought out player's guide! I love this concept. I like to use Locrian Pentatonic ( R, b3, 4, b5, b7 ) for this kind of concept. If you're playing over an A Dorian track, you can play Locrian pentatonic from the root (A), the minor 3rd (C) and the major 6th (F#). Playing Locrian pentatonic from the minor 3rd is tricky, though...but it will lend some really cool outside sounds over a Dorian track, because it will give you b3, b5, b6, 6, b9.
I enjoyed this lesson, thank you for sharing. Robbie's guitar sounds soooooo sweet. Is there an effect on the sustained notes? Sounds like the note is just about to go into feedback (in a good way).
Hi Mike, Thank you for the kind message. I use a compressor on the front end of my signal chain...there are certain harmonic overtones that occur on some notes in the key of G...I love it when those notes start to sing like that.
Mr Calvo's playing is "Smoooth as Mayonnaise"!! Ha! Great stuff as always thanx for sharing!!
Thank you so much!
Lol!
Download the jam track here www.brettpapa.com/a-dorian-pents-jam-track-thank-you
Oh man this is so good!!!!
Haha! Thank you!
Glad you liked it!
I've purchased the course! 👍🏻
This theory,is what made me figure out modes.was like all my god,this makes so much sense.and realizing you can use the pentatonic for each chord in the key.major scale is king
Thanks for checking it out!
Just wow 👏
Thanks for watching!
Thank you Joe...glad you like it!
Robbie is a great teacher and super tasteful player. I have five of his courses including his Power Play trilogy and Guitar Interactives. All excellent resources.
Yep, Robbie is an amazing teacher! Great at breaking things down very simply!
Thank you for following my works...and the kind compliments
@@BrettPapa I agree. I learned a lot about how to advance my Modal interpretations studying his material.
@@robbiecalvoguitar You are more than welcome and completely deserving.
Killer tone on that guitar, Mr.Calvo.
Thank you Jeff, the Yamaha Revstar 502TFm sound killer with my Line 6 Helix...
@@robbiecalvoguitar I purchased the course, and the first video I watched was the one about your gear. TBH I had never heard of the Revstar! Such clean tones...it's the guitar, not your playing, right? :-) I guess I have just been in blissful ignorance with my '84 American Strat all these years...but now I have my paycheck burning a hole in my pocket for that Yamaha...
Wow, great stuff
Thanks!
Thank you Chris
It would be fantastic if you guys did the same on the mixolydian mode.
I just watched/played with this vid. It really does work yawl!!!
Yes sir! Like magic haha!
Hi Mike, Thank you for the confirmation...awesome!
Thank youi! I want to know MORE about Robbie's Yamaha with the P90's. I"ve been wanting the RevStar 502T FOREVER but can't seem to pull the trigger. PLEASE talk about it Robbie.
Hi Hooter Bear, The Yamaha Revstar 502TFM has a mahogany neck through mahogany body with a flame maple top in Vintage Japanese Denim hand-rubbed finish. The fingerboard is rosewood with a 13 inch radius and jumbo frets. The guitar sounds, looks and plays like a dream. Another guy in this thread bought one after seeing this video and it arrived yesterday...he loves it! @juniorsguitarranch
@@robbiecalvoguitar Thank you SOOO MUCH!!!!
Great lesson on melody I remember seeing Neal Schon discussing his playing and saying it was the bass player which made him sound so good! Note choice is as important as technique, it can transform an ordinary chord progression into something magical! Cheers Stephen
For sure! Thanks for checking out the vid.
@@BrettPapa Cheers Brett Stephen in Scotland
Love Calvo's phrasing. Gotta emphasize that it's the progression that dictates what mode you're in, not the mode scale itself.
Hi Richard, glad you picked up on that nugget...it's the key to modality...thank you also for the compliment
Great questioning, Papa. Asking what the viewer was thinking. Or at least I was!
Thanks for checking it out!
Listen to Gilmour and you hear a masterclass in using the chord tones and landing on 3rd's, 5th's a ton. Bending from and to them as well with genius level simplicity.
100% agree with that!!
Robbie and Brett are good dudes. I'm going to check this out for sure. 39 bucks seems worth the effort .
Awesome! Thanks for the support!
Thank you so much, I think you'll really appreciate what it can do to enhance your melodic lines and expand your musical palette with absolute ease...
Mind blowing lesson. What model Yamaha Revstar is Robbie playing? Many thanks!!!
Thanks! Not sure but its an awesome guitar!!!
Hi Bill, It's the Yamaha Revstar 502TFM...Vintage Japanese Denim finish
11:02 .... I cannot believe this guy just genuinely enlightened me on the modes. Its so easy to overthink them with all the differing information and hesitation. But here it is, its all just a shift in focus, but the same notes. Unbelievable! Just wow!
Yep, Robbie is the modal master!
Brett Papa almost like i waisted months of being confused with the modes 😭🙌🏽 cootos to this guy, I feel like ive seen him on TrueFire? Maybe im confused.
Thank you Jeremiah
Robbie Calvo WHOA! I didn’t expect a reply from you! MEANS SO MUCH YOU ARE THE BOMB!
@@jeremiahgarcia4228 My Pleasure...you have seen me on Truefire...I have 26 courses with them. So glad you like the concepts here.
So very Cool 😎 🎸🎸👍
Thanks!
Thank you!
Howdy Robbie! Thanks for your looping course, it’s awesome. What all do you have behind you in your sweet studio? DAW?
Hi Donald, Thank you. My studio is Mac and Logic, Line 6 Helix Rack, Marshall JMP1 TC. G-Force Focusrite pre-amp, Presonus mixer TC 2290, Avalon Channel
Robbie Calvo Thanks bud! Looks like all you need is a couch to sleep on! 😂
Awesome
Thanks!
Thank you!
Hi guys! Excited for your course Robbie! I met you at NAMM a couple of years ago :-) Does the course help us Blues players understand how to interject some modal skills into Blues I-IV-V major or minor progressions?
Hi Diana, I remember meeting you in the Yamaha booth...thanks for saying 'hello'...Every progression you'll ever play over has a tonal center...even blues I-IV-V's...so therefore they are Modal progressions...this course will open up new flavors for any kind of player...hope all is well with you...connect with me at robbiecalvo.com...and we'll chat more.
Very very great course.
Can you please tell us if can use a backing of G major. ?
Thank you, You can use a track in G Major but you'd be applying the scales in another portion of the neck and targeting different tones...
Robbie is amazing in that he understands the intervals and the mode names for those intervals as well as the note names as they relate to chord construction. It's easy if you know it, but this is not a concept for a novice. Moving up 2 frets is basic enough for everyone, but dissecting the notes that are shared between shapes and modes is not as easy without study of how chords are constructed in all their iterations and applied to fretboard fingerings or inversions.
True but worth the bit of extra effort.
Would I use the 1st pattern pent minor shape up a whole step from each chord change? Or would I move the pattern up 5 notes bc It’s a mixo progression?
This pretty much how you see it on a keyboard where the underlying scales is easier to see. Only on guitar does there seem to be such a focus on modal definition. I did this for years on a keyboard with no idea what the mode names were, it was just a major scale displaced.
Yeah I think a lot can get lost in translation when people try to get a theoretical explanation. People have a way of confusing a fairly easy topic to understand and most of all hear once it is presented to them in a simplified way. But there in lies the trick haha! Robbie is great at breaking the modes down in easily digestible chunks.
I learned basic music theory on piano. We never had a piano at home though, so I would come home everyday and transcribe what I learned for guitar (this was a great exercise itself). I always suggest players of varied instruments learn the keyboard.
When you invert the major scale to start on each of the 7 tones you create the melodic portion. of modality...the chords however are the most important aspect of defining a mode.
I always wish people would think in terms of major pentatonic. So over Am you can play C, G, and D major pentatonic scales (as well as F, if you don't mind a suspended b6)
Hey Brett....remember, way back in the mists of time, you promised us mere mortals a Jimi Hendrix rhythm course. Well, since that first mention way way back, my beard has gone grey and my fingers arthritic. Will I see this mythical course before my guitar playing days are done? I guess that's down to you Brett. I weep as I write this.
In the meantime, you could get a lot of mileage out of Jamie Harrison's courses.
I love it! These two guys are so good. Wonder if Robbie is playing a stock 502TFM Revstar. It sounds so good if it is the $650 guitar.
Thanks!
Hi Junior, Thank you for the compliment on the tone and the Yamaha Revstar 502TFM...it's the stock model...which is a whole lot of guitar for $650...everyone I recommend them too loves it when it arrives...amazing guitars.
@@robbiecalvoguitar Wow reply's from both of you guys! That is the other think that make you and Bret great mentors on UA-cam. Sweetwater finally has the denim model in stock so I pulled the trigger and bought it. Can't wait to play it!!!
@@robbiecalvoguitar My Revstar 520T arrived today. Oh my goodness what a beautiful playing guitar. The tone and sustain are incredible and fit and finish is second to none! The vintage denim looks is gorgeous! I have Fender Blues Jr amp and the two together sound amazing!!!!!!! Best $650 I have ever spent!
Goldang!
I Understand how you can target different chords within the key to get a mode. Is there a way target those modal chords within the key and then find the “signature notes”? Or do you just have to memorize which signature notes will give you that sound for each mode?
That 35 min flew by!
Haha! Thanks for watching!
This is really cool! Does it work for the three major modes as well?
Each of the modes has a different formula but the concept is the same. Find out more in the link below the video.
Hi Mark, like Brett says it works for all seven modes but the formula will change per mode. In Mixolydian for example...there are four places to play the Minor Pentatonic
I think it's important to point out that you have to switch where you resolve your licks to when you're in the other two shapes- otherwise it can really just sound like you're playing in the wrong key altogether. If you're not still resolving to the A chord tones-over the A chord- you're going to sound lost AF. Therefore you still have to know the intervals- really it's not that hard to learn the single major scale shape and just play that starting on a different note- the second in the case of Dorian. This works- but without tone knowledge or at a minimum using your ear- you'r going to sound lost.
Thank you for the message. You are absolutely right...you still have to focus on chord tones and that characteristic note. We all know players that have never moved on from playing Pentatonic licks...and never will...this gives them the opportunity AND hopefully inspiration to expand their knowledge.. Regarding the 7 note major scale...you still have to know where the chord-tones are in all of the patterns (or even one pattern)...so, as to your point...you'll still sound lost...scales aren't the solution they are a good starting point...
will this work with any Pentatonic position? I know you did it using 5th position, with the other 4 positions work just as well?
OMG just tried this in keys G, D and A playing over progressions using basic major chords. Worked perfectly. Lots of fun. Thank you both so much!!!!
Great to hear you found it worked for you in all those keys...thanks for the comment!
Sure thing!
I've got a Yamaha rev star. really dig it
They are great guitars!
Brett Papa
if you don’t have a tele!
@@dezionlion mine has humbuckers. its Gibson scale tho. more of. a Gibson neck profile
Hi Thomas, Glad you are digging your Revstar ...they're the bomb aren't they!
@@robbiecalvoguitar to me the revstar is more gibson-ish. then tele. like someone posted. the craftsman ship is spot on and plays as well as any of my American guitars mine is the 802. or something like that
1. So if I understood, all the shape examples (Am Pent, Bm Pent, Em Pent) was all GMajor/Ionian?
So say you were playing F Major, the new example positions would then be GmP, AmP and CmP?
2. As explained in the video, Moving 2 frets higher than the minor chord you’re playing over gives you Dorian modal vibe. Does this same thing apply to other major scale modes? Ie: How many intervals do you shift for Lydian, Mixolydian or Phrygian?
omg... mind has been expanded....so tasteful!
Glad you liked it Vic! Thanks for watching!
The concept is mindblowing! One thing I didn’t grasp though is how did he know that A B and E worked? A is obvious, sure, but the others I didn’t quite get. I understood that they add up to the G major scale, but not how he knew starting the same pattern on those notes would give you that.
He is in the key of G therefore these must be minors, Am, Bm & Em.
@@MrTCshare hey, that makes sense! Thank you. Em is the relative minor to G, which I forgot, and he made a track in Am, so that covers that as well. So Bm is the one left (excluding the half diminished, which can be considered minor in a way, I guess).
@@shinjial Hihi... Actually first to clarify dimm is the 7th of the key in this case the F# is dimm.
Yes, the Em is the relative m of G so that is obvious. Question is how he know we can apply the Em penta shape to Am and Bm as well? That is the major take of this video....!!
No he didnt make a track in Am, he made a track in the key of G or so called Em. You think he made track in Am because he keep starting in the Am Penta position.... very tricky.
Finally keep in mind, in this video they are trying to emphasize on showing us A Dorian. For the other modes... hehe we have to figure out... or buy their course right? They are trying to make a living :)
@@MrTCshare and B is the 3rd degree. Minor too.
So we can use the same shape with some subtilities.
@@devaria3356 hi Deva, a key point he mention, that if we combine the AmP + BmP you get the complete notes of the G scale. Same EmP is part of the G scale. That means you can blast AmP, BmP, EmP to your hearts content with no subtilities. Enjoy Hahaha!!
Hello Robbie & Brett, Robbie this is the best Mode System!! A great lightbulb moment from me! So tasteful and a great explanation! Thank you….I will be purchasing Mr. Calvos Lessons! Thanks Guys Peace! BTW 17 thumbs down? They're crazy! LOL
Awesome! Thanks for the support!
Thank you Skip, I hope you enjoy the course and it unlocks amazing music for you on your guitar.
Robbie Calvo Thank You Robbie....your a kind and sweet soul....
Ok I see the use of the first position pentatonic to execute the the desired mode. But could a person continue to use the rest of the pentatonic shapes in conjunction to see whole fretboard in the chosen mode
Hi Aaron, yes and I go into that in the course...this course can be used in. a simplified way or be as complex as the level of player increases...combining patterns, mixing patterns in position etc.
Robbie Calvo hey Robbie been look at your stuff for a while! Also thank you for chiming in. The course is on the to do list! Thank you for producing product.
Robbie Calvo, I'm in Hilo, how do I get in touch with you for lessons?
Hi Ronnie, We are connected now, look forward to working with you.
Will i get the same results if i dont move around the neck, and stay in one position to play A, B, and E minor pentatonics found within the 5 A dorian scale shapes? Thx.
Yes, I see now on replay that it was stated you could in the video.
@@stephenbowyer7269 The cool thing is you can keep it simple with one shape and move it...or if you know all of your patterns you can stay in position and use your stock licks from those patterns...I hope you're enjoying how it sounds
Hey Brett, how u doin? What is the make of the guitar your buddy has?
Hi Ray, it's a Yamaha Revstar 502TFM in the vintage Japanese denim finish.
@@robbiecalvoguitar thanks Robbie, love your smooth playing!
Need multiple like buttons! Thank you Brett! Thank you Robbie!
My pleasure Jason...thank you for watching
Sure thing!
Did you guys realize you both have wood walls? Awesome. 2 of my favorite teachers both have wood walls. A coincidence? I don’t think so. 😀
Haha!
Got Wood? We do!
Great minds think alike!!