6 Ways To Solo Over 4 "Simple" Chords [Dorian + Minor Modal Mixture]

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    This lesson explores modal interchange AKA modal mixture between Dorian and Minor. Specifically with the tonal center of E. The four chords we are working with are Em - G - A and C, and these do not fit conveniently into a single mode of major. Therefore switching between scales is a valid and helpful approach to writing melodies or leads over these chords.
    We explore several different varieties of scale-blending, arpeggios, and voice leading to discover new ways to solo over a set of chords without just repeating the same licks over and over.
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    If you’re confused about this lesson I recommend you watch the following videos:
    Minor Scale: • How to write Chords an...
    Dorian Scale: • Writing Powerful Doria...
    Modal Mixture: • Using Modal Mixture fo...
    Arpeggio Basics: • Getting Started with A...
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    Table of Contents:
    00:00 Intro
    00:45 Method #1: Pentatonic Minor Scale
    02:11 Method #2: Using the Minor Scale While Borrowing from Dorian
    04:10 Method #3: Pentatonic Minor + Natural Sixth
    05:19 Method #4: Using the Dorian Scale While Borrowing From Minor
    06:41 Method #5: Using Arpeggios
    09:19 Method #6.1: Finding and Highlighting Harmonic Movement
    10:45 Method #6.1: Using Harmonic Movement Inside Licks and Phrases
    11:59 Wrap-Up

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  • @velvetsteele
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      @SignalsMusicStudio  4 роки тому +34

      very kind of you to say that, thank you!

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    @queenpurple8433 2 роки тому +33

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    @giovannielixir 4 роки тому +131

    Pentatonic minor is the guitarist answer to most life problems.

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      It's like duct tape or super glue. It fixes just about everything.

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      There r other possibilities, even if u can’t see them

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      @@phucyu8428no. It ain’t. We’re talking about art, here

    • @aaronblank2318
      @aaronblank2318 19 днів тому

      @@Shayne_Mushin Learning scales is not art. That comes when you apply what you've learned.

  • @slash196
    @slash196 4 роки тому +56

    E-Kinda-Dorian is my new favorite mode.

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    My first thought was "There is a house in New Orleans..." 😁

  • @HectorSuxxx69
    @HectorSuxxx69 3 роки тому +39

    This is the kind of stuff I’ve been looking for! People often say “you don’t need theory, just play with feel” which I agree with. However.....knowing why and where ideas work is interesting and helps you reach that “feel” faster. Thank you!

    • @sureimhappy
      @sureimhappy 9 місяців тому

      As a guitar player who mostly uses feel to get me through making my own music, there are times when I get stuck on where to go next and having some theory knowledge helps me get unstuck, but I always go with feel

  • @mayday777
    @mayday777 3 роки тому +18

    1:33 you know a solo is gonna be fire when it starts like that

    • @mayday777
      @mayday777 3 роки тому +1

      Also that Dorian pentatonic and the very specific one in E,was used in a Radiohead song,I think lucky

  • @FunkadelicPancho
    @FunkadelicPancho 4 роки тому +55

    This needs to be a series

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    @smitty78787878 3 роки тому +5

    Pianist here. You are by far one of the best teachers I've found on the tube. Thank you for doing these.

  • @henrique88t
    @henrique88t 4 роки тому +27

    Boy, his lessons are always a treat! Whenever he uploads anything, I almost always apply it immediately to something I'm doing.

  • @yeesenchai
    @yeesenchai 3 роки тому +1

    Holy shit, this video is a wealth of knowledge for lead players.

  • @SignalsMusicStudio
    @SignalsMusicStudio  4 роки тому +103

    My G arpeggio suddenly shrunk up at 7:25, how embarassing

    • @coa96vb
      @coa96vb 4 роки тому +16

      Sudden shrinkage happens to everyone, don't worry! Jk, keep on rockin' Jake, awesome lesson

    • @5966ramesh
      @5966ramesh 4 роки тому +2

      Not to worry. This video is very useful. I am going to compose using this chord progression. Thank you.

    • @educostanzo
      @educostanzo 4 роки тому +10

      Gosh, I'm always embarassed when my arpeggios shrink too, don't worry.

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    This is brilliant. This video is brilliant, omg, I can't stress this enough...
    I, as a hobby musician without formal prior education, found so many answers and new links between topics with this video. This material is gold, I've watched this a couple of times already, and even the way you shed light on these solutions is satisfying to watch and listen to.
    Thank you so much for these videos, you explain topics in a wonderfully clear way! I dare to say that you are one of the best music teachers on UA-cam, and definitely >the< best music theory teacher for guitarists.

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    @SteffenThole 4 роки тому +1

    I just can't believe how I never thought of method #4. Such a simple thought, such a bright, kinda sour sound, softened up by that C chord.

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    @mykhedelic6471 3 роки тому +1

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  • @anniecharbonneau4614
    @anniecharbonneau4614 3 роки тому +1

    What a great lesson!
    Do the same thing with Phrygian and Phrygian Dominant!
    One note makes all the difference

  • @shivenchabria6514
    @shivenchabria6514 3 роки тому +11

    Fantastic lesson. I had intuited some of this myself, but it is very useful to hear you put everything together in a systematic and well-organized music theory framework.
    Your channel is on my top five list.

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    @timrunion 4 роки тому +27

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  • @felixplaza823
    @felixplaza823 4 роки тому +1

    Excellent lesson as always! Thanks!

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    @debasishdutta8352 Рік тому

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  • @justincase2600
    @justincase2600 3 роки тому +1

    Jake always comes up with great ideas to look at common passages differently.

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    @pablovasquez2166 3 роки тому +1

    thanks for your lessons Jake.

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  • @jacksolomon451
    @jacksolomon451 4 роки тому

    6.1 and 6.2 were solid gold, awesome tonal ideas there!

  • @MrBriang1
    @MrBriang1 3 роки тому +1

    As always, great video Jake!!

  • @5jkimmels
    @5jkimmels 2 роки тому +1

    Great, mind-opening lesson. THANKS!!!

  • @tomchen7000
    @tomchen7000 Рік тому

    very good lesson。Thank you so much

  • @timwhite794
    @timwhite794 4 роки тому

    Thanks. You’ve opened worlds of ideas

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    @ALSchmiiProductions 3 роки тому +5

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    @chrisdaviesguitar 3 роки тому +1

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    @SuvradipDasPhotographyOfficial 2 роки тому

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    Keep the good work Jake sir.

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    @jcugnoni 4 роки тому +4

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    @ckannan90 4 роки тому +2

    One of your best videos yet. All the individual lessons you’ve taught about modes etc are stacking up to super practical application

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    @keithagnew5934 Рік тому

    Thankyou Jake. Top work as usual.

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    @nelsonkerr1119 3 роки тому

    Solid information - nice posting. Super useful.

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    @noelmckinney9559 4 роки тому +1

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  • @mvansome
    @mvansome 2 роки тому +1

    That descending arpeggio really made sense to me in terms of something I have heard countless times in solos but never really knew the mechanics of it. It finally made sense thanks to you simple explanation!! Thanks

  • @bm8584
    @bm8584 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for this wonderful lesson. Very useful!

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    You have the gift of being a good educator

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    Thanks for your videos man, they help a lot

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    Great lesson, I am allways learning new approaches with you

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    My favorite channel by far!

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    @ArthurMaximilliano 4 роки тому +1

    Jake!
    You're the man
    Incredible way to teach
    Love your videos

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    @FabulousPiano 4 роки тому

    fantastic lesson, thank you

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    @sinkler123 4 роки тому +2

    your videos Sir, are absolutely the best available of their kind. Thank you so much for sharing these with the public !

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    @shafayetali3440 4 роки тому +1

    You are the best guitar teacher i have seen so far

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    @rjbeckham4786 2 роки тому

    Outstanding bro....lots of thanks

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    @greenatom 3 роки тому +1

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    @thathandleistakentrythisone 4 роки тому +12

    Jake always be talking like you know exactly what he's talking about

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    @syahrofidarham1495 3 роки тому

    this video reallyy helps me alot. as always, thanks jake !

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    @dip2109 4 роки тому +10

    One of the best lessons of 2k20... Making this year a bit good. Thanks man ♥️... Love your lessons

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    @fredcruz3343 3 роки тому

    Very clear explanation Master👍🏻

  • @rubeno1941
    @rubeno1941 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you so much, sir. Absolutely amazing, helpful, musical! I am learning so much from you!

  • @nvantas
    @nvantas Рік тому

    Mind absolutely blown, I have so many more ideas now.
    Thank you Jake!

  • @charlieruisseau2476
    @charlieruisseau2476 2 роки тому

    your improv is exactly what I'd like to be able to sound like, it is ... good. like, woah good, exquisitely good!

  • @lazaroreyes6732
    @lazaroreyes6732 4 роки тому

    Hi Jack, thanks for this video, it is very usefull

  • @kristianwichmann9996
    @kristianwichmann9996 3 роки тому +1

    Really great teaching here, Jake!

  • @samuelsamu633
    @samuelsamu633 2 роки тому

    Thanks teacher I am finding my way heartily I 🙏 your good teaching. 💖

  • @Vassilis61
    @Vassilis61 Рік тому

    One of the best lessons...

  • @benjaminwescott258
    @benjaminwescott258 3 роки тому

    I love your channel, and I share it with all of my musician friends!

  • @geronimodiaz2310
    @geronimodiaz2310 4 роки тому

    Thanks My Man You are the Best teaching for guitar playing.

  • @rpmusic22
    @rpmusic22 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks Jake, you are a great master!!
    Now I can see all the resources I have when I play a guitar solo over that chords progression!!

  • @petecanthropus9947
    @petecanthropus9947 3 роки тому +1

    Good ideas ... and you also show a very good taste in your solos, they sound very "musical" despite being just examples.

  • @MrPrincebass99
    @MrPrincebass99 Рік тому

    Hey, that's cool, Jake. Great lesson. You make this stuff so simple!

  • @pacojazztorius
    @pacojazztorius 3 роки тому

    Another great post! Thanks!

  • @brianhanington470
    @brianhanington470 2 роки тому +1

    When you got to the chromatic descent near the end, I heard Knopfler winding out in Telegraph Road as clear as a bell. What a delight to be studying theory (at your feet) and then have the epiphany that one of my favourite songs used a specific technique at a specific point. And now I can do the same in my own compositions. As always, thank you, Maestro.

  • @tooofart
    @tooofart 2 роки тому +1

    Been watching many of your videos.. The content and presentation are awesome. You're an amazing teacher.

  • @mikeivey8471
    @mikeivey8471 4 роки тому

    Great & helpful information !! Thank you !!

  • @rajanvijayudu1337
    @rajanvijayudu1337 3 роки тому

    Very informative and useful stuff sir

  • @dougshankle7946
    @dougshankle7946 3 роки тому

    Very helpful lesson!

  • @travisschecter2022
    @travisschecter2022 4 роки тому

    thx you for your videos, you're a really good composer

  • @franknguitars7671
    @franknguitars7671 3 роки тому +3

    Another outstanding lesson - You are a great teacher sir! Everything is easy and accessible and logical. Yet you don‘t oversimplify and you don‘t ramble - well done! The recorded tracks sounded excellent too.

  • @globaltrekkerexplorer
    @globaltrekkerexplorer 3 роки тому +1

    Great musicianship! Soloing over chords is an excellent video topic! You Rock 👊

  • @duality4y
    @duality4y 4 роки тому

    i have been playing with a similiar idea but different chords. your video gives me plenty new ideas!

  • @2Late4U2Run
    @2Late4U2Run 3 роки тому +1

    this video is excellent as usual, thanks you very much, i'm learning EACH TIME you post a new video! good job!

  • @FactsPolice
    @FactsPolice 3 роки тому +2

    You know what man I really love you and your videos

  • @5966ramesh
    @5966ramesh 4 роки тому

    Great Video. Thank you for the insights

  • @devapriyaacharya4691
    @devapriyaacharya4691 3 роки тому

    Probably the most important lesson in solo making. Excellent breakdown. I just wonder how come this lesson has been posted so late. Thanks Jake.

  • @jozsefvilmann9017
    @jozsefvilmann9017 3 роки тому

    Thank you very much-József Vilmann from Hungary !!!!!!!