All About the Mixolydian Mode - Chord Progressions, Melodies, Borrowing Chords, Soloing, etc...

[@zombieguitar]

If you like these lessons, definitely check out www.zombieguitar.com/ It is a one-of-a-kind site dedicated to helping guitarists to understand the fretboard and create their own music. You will love it!!

[@zombieguitar]

@Montana Roadkill I really appreciate that!! I'm glad to hear that these vids and the website are helping so much!! 😀

[@neilrobinson7615]

The clearest most concise Mixolydian lesson on YT. I'm revisiting this lesson after about a year for a recap.

[@SketchingRocks]

Got any recorded stuff we can take a listen?

[@ras.cherub]

💯💯💯

[@Dreamin46]

Probably the best lesson on mixolydian I've come across so far!

[@BossDM-2]

For whatever reason, you have the gift of teaching this stuff. Others might be fancier, bigger ego, etc.., but you really nail it comprehensively in a way that makes it easy to get my arms around. I already know this stuff, and have thought about in different ways over the years, but your method is the best I've seen on KZbin.

[@pulpdoc02]

The best lesson I’ve encountered on you tube explaining the modes. Very well done.

[@georgieniceguyscotland]

A very informative lesson. Very clear, pertinent and detailed for someone ignorant regarding these matters. Thanks G.

[@reineh3477]

I've been playing guitar for several years and first of all I would like to say that I wished I met someone like you 20 years ago. The second thing is that I really think you deserve more subscribers. You make everything so easy to understand.

[@natetolbert3671]

It's fun to relearn stuff like this, isn't it? Me personally, I've learned each of the (main) modes _many_ times throughout my life, but I can never seem to remember more than a few months to maybe a year at a time. That said, I sort of do it on purpose. For me, knowing a music theory concept is not even one tenth as fun as learning that same concept. At this point, most of this stuff is getting pretty much impossible to forget. I still enjoy learning things I already know from different points of view, if that makes sense. Actually, I'm curious. Am I the only one out there who enjoys learning guitar more than playing?

[@jimdiskin3760]

@@natetolbert3671 ha i like both learning and playing, but let me ask you, what styles of music do you enjoy playing most? i'm mostly a deeper cut classic rock guy, ichuck berry, the stones, some beatles, tom petty ... i'm getting the distinct feeling the most practical mode(s) for my style (other than the two fancy names for the major and natural minor keys) is the mixolydian mode, and maybe just a bit of dorian. have you mostly done modes for the pleasure of doing them, or do you find some to be really useful and others not so much?

[@StratsRUs]

@@natetolbert3671 All you had to do was thank him and move on rather than cope with what you have already.

[@punkmusiclessons]

best teacher on youtube! true understanding of the fretboard, you make it all seem so simple and interconnected

[@nicolaskrinis7614]

Thanks so much. I don't believe that you have only 60K subscribers. Just to let you know, you have helped me more than you think. Thanks for your time. You rock.

[@zombieguitar]

Awesome!! Glad to hear it. Thanks for being one of those subscribers 😎

[@bobwah]

The most useful guitar instructional video I have watched in a long while. Thank you!

[@CapstoneTider]

Great video on mixolydians. Learning the 5 boxes and where to play them is one of the biggest steps a lead guitarist can make.

[@1cleandude]

Of all the mode videos I’ve looked at this one was the most practical! Thanks!🙏🏻

[@jebusgod]

man I've watched numerous videos about modes etc and this one has just open the door for wide open. Brian you rock. You should have more followers and views, I'm not saying I don't enjoy some other you tube tutors but you break it down so well, I feel like you're talking to me and not the camera like some other guys do

[@paulbillingham6769]

This is the most effective explanation of modes I have come across. The Relative method Brian outlines is the one that works the best for me. That and knowing how to establish the scale relative to, in this case the mixolydian, has finally brought me peace, after years of confusion. Greatly appreciated.

[@zombieguitar]

Thanks Paul!!

[@MrLuke335]

Best lesson I’ve seen on this, period

[@meadowlarkfine4646]

Great lesson! Your info on the relative approach is what I've been needing. Thank you!

[@fabriceccc]

I would add several thumbs up 👍👍👍 if only I could. This video is just so brilliant! ✨✨ many thanks sir!

[@MrJamesaxon]

An excellent lesson, I've now got the hang of things, thanks Brian!

[@Uglybuttfiend]

I'm not the sharpest tool in the shed, but understanding this video makes me feel smart, lol. Thanks for such a clear and concise lesson.

[@dta1954]

Very comprehensive!The section on Parallel and Relative really helped!

[@abick8725]

Man, great info! I like how in depth you go…I’ve never had any of the modes explained quite like this…it was always “here’s the pattern of the mode, got it? Great…moving on…”

[@gritsguitar]

Wow. Hi Brian. This is the most complete and clear lesson on this topic I have found. Extremely helpful especially with the examples. Will have to tune in to more videos to see if you start singing....I have a feeling you have an undiscovered voice in there....just a hunch. :) thank you

[@mikes2270]

Wow, was this helpful for me. So many light bulbs went on as I watched this lesson. I’ve known bits and pieces of this but you really tied it together to make sense of these concepts. Thanks so much.

[@jimdiskin3760]

mr kelly, this is the holy grail mixolydian lesson. you really explain all the important aspects of it, and tie those pieces together so well. you make look easy what is actually quite hard to find out in youtube land: the mixolydian lesson that shows both how to recognize mixolydian music when you encounter it, and what to do when you do. ie this lesson is not just some exercise, it's a short and straight path to understanding this mode and then using it effectively in your playing. sssu bscribed! thank you for this lesson.

[@MZel5]

Just discovered this video. I have a pretty good knowledge base for theory and modes etc because I’ve had some really good teachers. I’m saying this because this is one of the best videos on mixolydian mode. I’ve never had the chords explained to me so clearly. I think that’s always the hardest thing,which is to know when to play it other than on a mixolydian jam track. Also the fact that you made a great point about focusing on the chord tones also. Thanks for such a great video.

[@zombieguitar]

Thanks! Glad you liked the vid 😁

[@Livelii_Huntre]

Dude I have had teachers I paid for and I have bought so many different methods of lessons and seriously, the way you explain EVERYTHING is by far the most simplistic and subtle way to understand concepts. You ae awesome and I really appreciate what you do man. Good stuff.

[@zombieguitar]

Thanks that means a lot!

[@twankwhelan8517]

Thank you, that cleared up a lot of confusion. I love lessons like this that are immediately applicable.

[@MyTube4Utoo]

A great video. Mixolydian is my BFF. *lol* Brian, you have a fantastic channel, and your obvious hard work is greatly appreciated. You're worthy of many more subs, and they will come.

[@zombieguitar]

Thanks!

[@jimdiskin3760]

i like brian's presentation style as well. no ego. super laid back. he's putting out the higher level stuff we're all looking for, but in the most matter of fact and down to earth way.

[@dannyclarke6608]

Thanks... Dorian was what I was looking for... cheers

[@soldatoryan]

Thanks a lot, you definitely cleared things up! 👏

[@ras.cherub]

Dude you are an amazing teacher, thank you!

[@traypow1]

Excellent lesson, loved the breakdown explanation!

[@markmaccormak4310]

Brilliant videos Fella .... Greetings from Bonnie Scotland Keep it up ✌

[@jlg4398]

I've really never tried to play lead guitar seriously until now and with this lesson I'm playing lead licks that are sounding very good. Thank you Brian

[@zombieguitar]

That's great to hear!! Glad to hear these lessons lessons are helping! Try out this too: www.zombieguitar.com/mini-course I think you will like it!

[@rileyclaxton6890]

Great lesson. Complete explanation really good inclusion of the circle of fiifths to explain how it all works. Watch this video if you dont get modes!

[@tomhaan1633]

Thanks Brian. I appreciate your time given here.

[@martynspooner5822]

Another brilliant lesson Brian you are truly an excellent teacher thanks so much for sharing your knowledge.

[@zombieguitar]

Thanks bud. I enjoy it!

[@LukinykhDA]

this is impressively valuable! Thank you for doing this. You have made this world a better place! =)

[@zombieguitar]

Thanks Dmytro! Glad you like it!

[@deadexplorations7439]

Excellent teacher

[@colinmcway7619]

Great explanation...never thought of the A minor part...

[@berturk]

great lesson. this was what I was looking for.. great content , 100% no bs and showoff. thanks

[@mackenzie9472]

Another awesome lesson. I learn so much from these and I’m exclusively a bassist! Thanks

[@michaeljwalter1]

Awesome lesson!

[@markmunday1275]

You're a top man. I always learn some real gems of knowledge from your clear and well constructed videos. Many thanks Brian.

[@zombieguitar]

Thanks you. Much appreciated!

[@leewithey2014]

Fantastic!!! Thank you.

[@sieranto]

You're a monster! Thank you!

[@jayeffink]

Nice job. Thanks for sharing.

[@chrisbowman5910]

Nice lesson! Cheers.

[@kylehanks3187]

Great teacher

[@roberta.k4213]

Awesome lesson man!

[@rcnd2010]

Brian. I’m very glad I found your channel. Thank you one more time.

[@leewithey2014]

Excellent!!!

[@fallcone3568]

great job my friend

[@EDGARDOUX1701]

What a great lesson Brian! Hope to see over other modes as well. Thanks a lot dude!

[@garasikopicafeungu19]

Salute from Jakarta, Indonesia. Thank you. Definitely answers to my long-questions

[@TeeDOG6]

Great lesson. Sometimes it's tough to determine a mixolydian sound. Both AC/DC and the Allman Brothers use it a lot, yet they have totally different sounds.

[@jimdiskin3760]

i'm no expert on the modes, but i think what you're experiencing is that mixolydian can be used with a major focus or 'flavor' or a minor one. the allman brothers, jerry garcia and the like are more 'major-ey', acdc would be more 'minor-ey'. youtube search up 'the mixolydian pentatonic scale' ... it's very head bangy shreddery (not my cup of tea). i also get the feeling that dorian mode has a lot in common w mixolydian mode, it's just more minor due to it's minor 3rd, mixolydian using the major 3rd. i'm a fledgling on all this and very open to correction, but hopefully i've explained the difference in a mostly correct way :)

[@martindubreuil7751]

Finally got it.. thanks.

[@roballen49]

Good lesson!

[@jeffearle1687]

Mind blown again!

[@philippehelsly2055]

Toujours très facile à comprendre tes vidéos , bravo

[@reinortega23]

Hi Brian, happy new year man... I'm back on your channel for some more music theory 😊

[@sierraridgereaper]

Excellent theory lesson. I've always liked the modes but didn't understand the usage. Thank you, this was extremely helpful. Great demo at the end.........👍👍👍

[@zombieguitar]

Glad to help!

[@jimdiskin3760]

i've always hated the modes. i didn't understand them properly or how to use them. i've always thought they were some kind of stupid exercise all the music teachers had to cover. through this and some other vids i'm starting to see the light. i'm particularly liking mixolydian.

[@lucasvarela9632]

Holy crap last video I seen of u was like 4 years ago. I remember you were really good

[@kyledrevlo1962]

Killer ideas!

[@warrenlblanchette]

Very good lesson ....you are a GREAT Teacher keep it up

[@forresterconnor651]

Sympathy for the Devil by the Rolling Stones is another great example of this. The progression is (I)E. D (IV)A (I)E. Great video, I was wondering why D major was thrown into this progression and how it tied into Mixolydian. Now I see they are using the same trick!

[@tefenstrat]

Hi Forrester- Funny but I just noticed your post after I posted a comment about Sympathy for the devil as well. I had noticed that the chord progression for Hey Jude was identical to Sympathy with the exception that Sympathy is in E major.......however I found that if I tried to play a mixolydian lead over Sympathy - it didn't seem to work at all? I could be wrong - but do you have any thoughts on this?

[@forresterconnor651]

@@tefenstrat yes I can help! Not an expert on lead guitar or theory, im actually more of a rhythm player. But basically the trick is to switch between major and minor scales but using the same root. So switching between E major and e minor. Its super easy bc you find the regular emaj pentatonics, then literally slide the same box up and do that same scale, only the minor one is gonna be super mixolydian/bluesy

[@forresterconnor651]

@@tefenstrat if you wanna demonstartion legit just type in on youtube “How to switch between maj and minor” or “how to do modal-mixture”. Legit just saw a few vids on it and it changed my lead playing entirely

[@tefenstrat]

@@forresterconnor651 Cool - I will thanks for the heads up :-)

[@jojo9535]

As a retired beginner with no musical background modes was one of those msny music theory things I had to learn. The way I think of it is in the G mixolydian the sequence would be G-Am-Bm dim 5-C- Dm-Em-F. Same chords a C Ionisn. Am I even close in my thinking? Love your lessons Brisn. Thanks for taking the time.

[@zombieguitar]

Yup, that's exactly right. Not only does "G Mixolydian" share the same notes as "C Ionian", but also the same 7 diatonic chords. The problem is that as you add more chords into a progression, the less likely it is that the progression will be "modal". The ear tends to hear things as simply major and minor keys as more chords are introduced.

[@jojo9535]

I like the way you explained it. Sort of a quicker way for me to think about it. Thanks.

[@kenhall8092]

Jeez Brian you just explained the whole thing! Man if your channel had been around when I was startin out I'd have been found floating face down in my guitar-shaped swimming pool a long time ago! : )

[@johnsnow732]

Great lesson, thank you!

[@godfreytan1001]

Excellent tutorial. Learnt so much from this lesson.

[@garygriffin5250]

Surprisingly I was able to follow all of that. Now I just have to put it to the strings thank you Brian a lot to chew on

[@jamesbarrywells]

Another amazing lesson. Thanks mate

[@sidewalkchock]

Great video thank u

[@gbdaeye]

This was so helpful, thank you for your clear explanation and smart examples of what is happening in this mode. Brilliant work \m/

[@ernestobarrio4128]

Thanks Brian this lesson showed me the way out of my learning rut I've been playing for many years off and on and I just couldn't seem find the next step I believe this is it also learning the circle of fifths a couple of years ago from you was crucial to getting here in my learning thanks again will be sending you some cash on Friday

[@zombieguitar]

Thanks Ernesto. Glad to hear these vids are helping!!

[@arifq123]

This is a really good lesson. Thanks.

[@hangerlanetheearthman9421]

bro ,,i am glad to NOW ,,,,see what i HAVE BEEN doing all along,,,,, and did not know that i was doing it ,, now i know what .i was doing ,,cheers mate ,,see i play by ear ,,and go so confused when the scale works as i play and then it does not,,, basically learn one scale to perfection all over and then play the changes ,,,great instructions bro ,,,man to man ,,big help,trus me ,,one love

[@srafid39]

the best teacher period

[@downhill240]

Always great lessons here!

[@rosezay47]

this is the first time i've felt like i even somewhat understood all this music theory stuff. i just started learning it so im still iffy on it, but you really helped me begin to get an understanding

[@jimdiskin3760]

keep at it. it's all about the tonal root and then the intervals of the advancing notes. yes, it's a mode. but think of it as a scale, with a certain set of chords that go with it. brian teaches you the notes and the types of chord progressions to look for, and then how to use them together. it's good stuff. do your part and practice, you will get it. all youtube teachers are doing their best, but many tutorials are confusing and/or incomplete. this guy (brian) is the real deal.

[@lukather1]

Brilliant Brian as always great lesson 😎

[@Louisjarto]

This was such an awesome video! Helped me a lot thank you!!!

[@TheIamtheoneandonly1]

Cheers Brian, excellent info.

[@David2799100]

Great lesson!

[@minhnhatnguyen7908]

Discovered this mode from Grateful Dead, I'm hooked. It sounds very psychedelic

[@vicmorrison8128]

Your fantastic...thanks!

[@Yoimzee69420]

I want my own pair of headphones like that again reminds me of talking trash on 360 on cod but this is an amazing video I thank u grately

[@zombieguitar]

Haha they are dorky for sure 🤣🤣🤣. I only used them for a few vids though!

[@mygreatbigfoot1679]

I Don’t Particularly Lyke Modes A Lot. Thanks that thinking “relatively” cleared up a lot of confusion for me. 27:30 Great.

[@609_]

I wanted to learn about mixolydian scale so I searched "mixolydian brian kelly" into youtube and here I am. Brother your name has brand power. Oh yeah and "ZOMBIE GUITAR PROJECT" beee-otch (Dave Chappel voice over)

[@zombieguitar]

🤣🤣🤣 thanks man!!

[@doghousejt]

thanks very helpful!

[@digitalbluetaco]

Thanks, Brian for all the "lightbulbs" that went off for me during this video...so far all your mode videos create this clarity in area i find hard to comprehend....and thanks for the mixolydian tracks on your website....was wondering if you have any videos on this apparent youtube debate about whether mixolydian and blues are compatible ?

[@zombieguitar]

As of now, I don't have any specific vids on that topic. That sounds interesting though. My thoughts on that are the same as all other topics...stop worrying about scales so much. The magic is in the chords. Applying this to blues...treat each chord in a 12-bar blues progression as a dominant 7th chord. Target the chord tones of the 1 3 5 and b7 of each chord...get the hybrid major/minor sound by also including the b3 and the 6 interval of each chord and voila! No need to be thinking "scales" at all...thinking "chords" will produce much better results in my opinion! Here's the lesson that I have about this: www.zombieguitar.com/blog/4-approaches-to-soloing-over-a-12-bar-blues-progression

[@digitalbluetaco]

@@zombieguitar Hey thanks for the sage advise...your answer is a lesson in a paragraph. This steers me in the right direction...i tend to have "next shiny object syndrome" :)

[@nikblek2792]

спасибо брат )) ок )

[@j.p.7708]

8:00… the diagram looks like the C major scale🎵🎶🎸

[@zombieguitar]

G Mixolydian and C major share the same notes. G Mixolydian is the 5th mode of C major 😁

[@PendelSteven]

12:31 my nickname for this is Major Mixolydian. Chords in A Major Mixolydian accoording to my own chart: A Bm C#m D E F#m G ^ borrowing the III from major, since mixolydian should have a C#°. And playing a C#° on guitar? No, thank you, so we borrow the C#m in A Major. Hence, substituting that III from major makes it _Major_ (where the III comes from) Mixolydian. My two cents.

[@chesterdesmond666]

7:35 - Grateful Dead mojo in a nutshell

[@uzi4u182]

2:55 My mama told me, when I was young....we are all born superstars

[@Syncrosound8000]

7:35 10:50 locate root mixolydian 12:17 17:31 major shape versus Mixolydian shape

[@johnhawk8624]

Excellent video if you know a little about modes in the first place. Really brings it all together. Would be tough for those with less music theory knowledge. Anyway an amazing amount of information clearly presented in one compact lesson. Thanks! Highly recommended!

[@zombieguitar]

I have tons of other lessons on modes too that are geared more towards those that know nothing about modes at all 😀

[@johnhawk8624]

@@zombieguitar Yes, I checked out your site, it's great! Just said that in case someone stumbled across this lesson that had less knowledge. Thanks again!

[@zombieguitar]

@@johnhawk8624 thanks John, I appreciate the words! Thanks for following along with my vids 🍻

[@natetolbert3671]

Can't forget "plush" by STP. That song sort of defines the mixolydian feel. Once you know what it is, it even sort of feels like they're milking it. To everybody else, however it just sounds so original. Great use of a modal progression. imo

[@zombieguitar]

Ah very true. Great example and great song!

[@dawasherpa392]

Hello Mr brine sir why don't u make a video of all 12 Major and minor triad ???