Opening solo is a great example of why it’s actually good to learn modes; so you can do great solos that don’t just sound like blues licks stacked on top of each other.
The foundation for all this is still the major scale, which is what gives your playing melodicism. Essentially the modes are just a different way of playing the major scale.
Yes! More modes stuff from you would be amazing. I know there is already tons of stuff out there, but you have a great way of teaching and putting all this stuff in context.
Thanks for doing this lesson on the Dorian sound. Sometimes the modes are treated like the final level of mystical guitar knowledge reserved for only the most advanced players. Thank you for demystifying it.
I use intervals because when I was a toddler I plunked down on my parents upright and each interval in a scale (i knew THAT much) had a different character. Even as an adult, I still lean on childhood associations, like "no, if it's not 12th street it's 18th street, because they're both blue numbers."
Yes, more Modes please Adrian! Here are the chords in each mode which outline the modal flavour. The "home chord", plus two other chords which contain the "flavour" note of the Mode (I've discarded all the Diminished chords with the flavour note as they are not often used): DORIAN CHORDS: i ii IV PHRYGIAN CHORDS: i bII bvii LYDIAN CHORDS: I II vii MIXOLYDIAN CHORDS: I v bVII
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Great lesson, Andy! I keep swinging between "modes are too much bother" and "modes are quite simple." I think the "D Dorian is actually a C scale started on degree 2" always sent me into a fog; but you hit the important point - "if it helps," remember that you can play easily over any of the C major progression chords.
It's not often that I watch a guitar lesson that makes something "click" in my head, but this one does. I first learned about modes about 15 years ago, basically with the system of taking the major scale but taking the second, third, etc. note as the "home". The logic is simple but making music that way seemed out of reach for me. But framing it as adding extra notes to the pentatonic is something I know how to practice and probably use. Great lesson.
I get modes but not really sure how to put together a modal chord progression. Everything I’ve seen is about two-chord vamps. That would be a good lesson for Adrian to do.
Would love some more modes content. Really loved your views on how to use Dorian in context, especially the discussion of playing over the changes rather than strictly modal. Lydian next perhaps?
What a brilliant coincidence! Im just getting into modes and as a huge The Cure fan my band and i take a lot of inspiration from them (among others...like The Pixies...so more Pixies songs maybe?) I have followed you for a while here and on Patreon and you really helped elevate my skills whenever i hit a plateau and the frustration that comes with it. The first song my current band played live was A Forest, and you helped me crack it...i was playing it with chords and couldn't figure out how Robert got that dronning A in there. That was 5 years ago..or 4... 😅 Anyway, Dorian here we go! And thank you for everything you've fine for me and by extention my band ❤️❤️
Excellent topic...modes..well explained...killer playing..sounded a bit like the band Wand...how about a Lydian mode video..a very soundtrack-ish mode...!
Thanks so much for your simple way of getting me to understand the Dorian scale. Do you have a video on understanding modal chord progression? I subscribed. Thanks again.
Cool leason Adrian, i always think of So What, Miles Davis, with the dorian mode, that kind of two chord vamp that allows you to glide along. Pretty similar in theme to your jam track without sounding anything like it lol. That has been the biggest influence jazz has had on my playing from a more punk rock approach. Awesome man!!!
I always think of D Dorian being the second note, and chord, of C major. Maybe as a keys player its more logical to visualise. I like to try out common progressions like 1-4-5 etc in each mode, you get a really different vibe from each mode. Playing 1-4-5 (etc) in each mode on the keys is really easy to try out, especially using C major as a starting point (all the white keys).
Lydian isn't super-useful IMO. The defining chord progression would probably be a two chord vamp on the I and II chords. In C, that would be C and D. It doesn't sound particularly resolved at any point though. Try C and D/C - that's a D chord with a C in the bass. See how you get on playing C Lydian over that progression.
Thanks, great lesson as always. Yes, please more modes! A short question, what about min6 chord? Is it a classic Dorian sound? It has all the right notes.
Thanks for this. It's opened a new universe for me. Don't know if I have enough time in my life to explore it 😂 but it will certainly help my songwriting. Wide eyes when I see all your gear in the background. Do you ever play your Jazzmaster through your Vox (AC30?)?
Opening solo is a great example of why it’s actually good to learn modes; so you can do great solos that don’t just sound like blues licks stacked on top of each other.
The foundation for all this is still the major scale, which is what gives your playing melodicism. Essentially the modes are just a different way of playing the major scale.
@@Aja-nt but so is the minor scale, and yet it sounds completely different
@@charliecooper7458then play the A minor scale over C, F and G and tell me how it sounds ?)
@@Aja-nt that’s how I think of it, as a modulation of an interval of the major. I think of all scales as modulations (or not) of the major.
As ever, a complex topic that you’ve illuminated for all its simplicity. You give us lovely superhighways to the joy of music making. Thanks again.
Loved the opening jam!
Yes! More modes stuff from you would be amazing. I know there is already tons of stuff out there, but you have a great way of teaching and putting all this stuff in context.
I'll second that... more lessons like this one please Adrian 🙂
Thanks for doing this lesson on the Dorian sound. Sometimes the modes are treated like the final level of mystical guitar knowledge reserved for only the most advanced players. Thank you for demystifying it.
opening solo is gorgeous, beautiful, emotional, inspiring
Adrian - very good explanation of the Dorian Mode, I got a lot out of it being an beginner -intermediate guitar buff - thx!
Marquee Moon is a great example also. The pre-chorus melody walks right down the D dorian scale.
Greg Sage (Wipers) used it often as well.
Also "Venus" from the album. The ending riff.
I use the method of using the mayor scale starting on the second note. For me is more easy to visualize than remember all the intervals.
I use intervals because when I was a toddler I plunked down on my parents upright and each interval in a scale (i knew THAT much) had a different character. Even as an adult, I still lean on childhood associations, like "no, if it's not 12th street it's 18th street, because they're both blue numbers."
Love the floaty Dorian mode. Doors, Eleanor Rigby, Allman Bros...
Yes, more Modes please Adrian! Here are the chords in each mode which outline the modal flavour. The "home chord", plus two other chords which contain the "flavour" note of the Mode (I've discarded all the Diminished chords with the flavour note as they are not often used):
DORIAN CHORDS: i ii IV
PHRYGIAN CHORDS: i bII bvii
LYDIAN CHORDS: I II vii
MIXOLYDIAN CHORDS: I v bVII
Yes, more modes videos please!
Really liked this, so I would vote "yes" for more modal content, please.
Wow, Adrian! That demo was amazing ❤ Mysterious, funky and hypnotic, I could listen to that all day!
Thank you so much for this Adrian. I've been trying to get my head around modes for months. Great video.
Amazing video. As a new player trying to unlock the fretboard and thinking about modes this is just what I needed.
Amazing lesson! Probably best modes lesson I've ever seen. You are a great teacher!
Thanks!
it really reminds me of the 90s in lots of trip hop bands like Zero 7 or Portishead too
I was thinking it sounded like a bonus track on _Moon Safari_ .
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What a marvellous video!
I loved that the opening was a sound different from the typical "Dorian = Santana" sound. Excellent!
Glad you're back from summer holiday! I look forward to your Friday lessons immensely.
Yes more modes.
Thank you.
Very nice explanation of Dorian mode and the chords that work well with it. I will be back watching this a few more times!
Great lesson on Dorian. I’d love to see one on each of the modes. Thanks Adrian. I love how you teach.
Great lesson, Andy! I keep swinging between "modes are too much bother" and "modes are quite simple." I think the "D Dorian is actually a C scale started on degree 2" always sent me into a fog; but you hit the important point - "if it helps," remember that you can play easily over any of the C major progression chords.
A great lesson Adrian. Lots for us to learn and practice - all of it good stuff. More mode lessons please!
Thanks Adrian,always wondered but never dared to ask.
It will be a while before I understand modes but I really appreciate doing the deep dive and giving the distinctions more focus. That demo rocked!
Awesome atmospheric guitar solo! You are so good!
Great job, please do more videos on modes. You beautifully simplify modes.
03.15.......Neil Young has left the building!!
It's not often that I watch a guitar lesson that makes something "click" in my head, but this one does. I first learned about modes about 15 years ago, basically with the system of taking the major scale but taking the second, third, etc. note as the "home". The logic is simple but making music that way seemed out of reach for me. But framing it as adding extra notes to the pentatonic is something I know how to practice and probably use. Great lesson.
I get modes but not really sure how to put together a modal chord progression. Everything I’ve seen is about two-chord vamps. That would be a good lesson for Adrian to do.
Yes indeed Adrian ! More modes sir!
The mixolydian is actually kind of useful when you want to add a little something-something.
Would love some more modes content. Really loved your views on how to use Dorian in context, especially the discussion of playing over the changes rather than strictly modal. Lydian next perhaps?
Wonderful video. Excellent content. Thank you so much.
What a brilliant coincidence! Im just getting into modes and as a huge The Cure fan my band and i take a lot of inspiration from them (among others...like The Pixies...so more Pixies songs maybe?)
I have followed you for a while here and on Patreon and you really helped elevate my skills whenever i hit a plateau and the frustration that comes with it. The first song my current band played live was A Forest, and you helped me crack it...i was playing it with chords and couldn't figure out how Robert got that dronning A in there. That was 5 years ago..or 4... 😅
Anyway, Dorian here we go! And thank you for everything you've fine for me and by extention my band ❤️❤️
That sounds rad dude ! 👍👍🔥
Excellent topic...modes..well explained...killer playing..sounded a bit like the band Wand...how about a Lydian mode video..a very soundtrack-ish mode...!
Thanks so much for your simple way of getting me to understand the Dorian scale.
Do you have a video on understanding modal chord progression?
I subscribed.
Thanks again.
Adrian you da Man ! Thank you !
Cool leason Adrian, i always think of So What, Miles Davis, with the dorian mode, that kind of two chord vamp that allows you to glide along. Pretty similar in theme to your jam track without sounding anything like it lol. That has been the biggest influence jazz has had on my playing from a more punk rock approach. Awesome man!!!
Also first example of progressions sounds like Lucky, Radiohead.
Thanks, that helped a lot💪
Mode schmode. The jam was great, sort of Gary Moore-ish but I was looking for the paracetamol until you got to 7:35
Fantastic video thanks Adrian, +1 for a modal series :)
What are the chances of a lesson for Magazine "The Light Pours Out of Me"?
Not once is 60s SanFran psychedelic music mentioned. Have a listen to White Bird by It’s A Beautiful Day. Dorian bliss!
The owner's manual for my Jazzmaster specifically states it's only to be used for Lydian mode.
Good luck with that
😂😂😂
I always think of D Dorian being the second note, and chord, of C major. Maybe as a keys player its more logical to visualise. I like to try out common progressions like 1-4-5 etc in each mode, you get a really different vibe from each mode. Playing 1-4-5 (etc) in each mode on the keys is really easy to try out, especially using C major as a starting point (all the white keys).
That was excellent. Definitely more of that. Thank you! Some Lydian would be awesome.
Lydian isn't super-useful IMO. The defining chord progression would probably be a two chord vamp on the I and II chords. In C, that would be C and D. It doesn't sound particularly resolved at any point though. Try C and D/C - that's a D chord with a C in the bass. See how you get on playing C Lydian over that progression.
Thanks, great lesson as always. Yes, please more modes! A short question, what about min6 chord? Is it a classic Dorian sound? It has all the right notes.
Thanks for this. It's opened a new universe for me. Don't know if I have enough time in my life to explore it 😂 but it will certainly help my songwriting. Wide eyes when I see all your gear in the background. Do you ever play your Jazzmaster through your Vox (AC30?)?
Yeah. This Is a good one. Can be good for fills, soloing and rythme. Even good for finding the right notes😂
this was great ..can you do mixolydian next?
Ade, are you going through all 7?
Cheers
Tom Waits's "Hoist That Rag" - the Marc Ribot guitar solo???
JJ. Cale Cajun Moon solo, 2nd and 6ths.
Is the melody of the George Harrison song "Within You, Without You" in D Dorian?
The only thing that matters is rhythm
First it reminded me of Pink Floyd, but then I heard a flavor of Atlanta Rhythm Sections "Spooky"
Would you say Buzzcock's Harmony In My Head is sort of dorian?
My favourite is mixolydian. Lorde green light 😀
Dorian and MIxlolydian are easily the most useful.
CAN YOU DO A VIDEO ON ALA MODES NEXT ? THANKS ! 👍 👍 👍
Nice Dreams
Would 505 by Arctic Monkeys be another example?
Did Santana know what mode he became famous for at the time he was DOING THAT?
Oasis - Little by little. Noel would probably be appalled if he only knew.
Santana uses the Dorian mode 98 percent of the time.
Modes are just scales. Dorian is good for soul and funk
David Gilmour
"and I find it kind of funny, I find it kind of sad. The dreams in which I'm dying are the best I've ever had."
F***!