Guitar Modes Made Easy - Crash Course

[@MartyMusic]

New Modes Masterclass! www.martymusic.com/modes-master-class

[@mjb9455]

My son got a guitar from Santa last Christmas. I couldn't put it down. So I bought my own and put it in my living room. I practice every day. I'm now learning wanted d.o.a. from you!

[@sud4714]

Inside Out from Jimi Hendrix

[@lancemorgan644]

Very cool. Great teaching technique Marty. I've never heard modes explained better. You definitely make connecting the dots easier. Thanks.

[@christredeau3516]

I thought MJB wrote that his son got a guitar from Santana... 🤣

[@zachhyatt6351]

Hey Marty. My dad is very ill. He’s an old rocker. I’m going to a festival where a friend is playing in a band and he offered to let me come up and play if my dad is well enough to sing. I asked my dad what song he would do and he said Larry Graham’s “One In A Million” Odd for a rocker but he loves R&B. Huge request here!! In the next week can you post simple chord progressions for that song??? I know it’s a big ask. I’m hoping to make a lasting memory. I struggle to read music, but one play through of your tutorials and I got it. I used someone else’s video to learn. When I play the song through my PA and go through the chord progressions, it sound horrible. If you can help THANK YOU!!!

[@sadmeal19]

marty always dresses like he's on the beach having the time of his life... I LOVE IT it's so motivating and it makes me happy to learn guitar

[@TheV-Man]

Takes a special kind of man to pull off a fedora. Marty is that special man.

[@tomashradsky4293]

Marty where are you? I don't recognize this place. Are you ok? Blink if you were kidnapped.

[@leadprophet]

😂😂

[@LZaldana]

MODES! Ahhh!!!! This is when I stopped learning theory when I was a teenager. Daunting, elusive subject!!!! Now, I’m coming back to it at 40 and teaching my 10-year old son to play (bought him his first guitar this year). Can’t wait for the chance to look at your class, Marty. (Love that Gibson, btw-been dreaming of one for some time now). Thanks for all you do!!!

[@kentuckyjason9176]

Marty, Im a Veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom. I struggle with PTSD and use music as a way of coping. Ive watched many instructors online and find you the most helpful. I like the way you break everything down and the energy you have about you. Thank you for doing what you do!

[@destruktor_7301]

thank you for your service. its a shame the nato/un decided to leave the afghans to themselves!

[@jessehallbeck4326]

Thank you for your sacrifice. Music is one of the best ways to heal. Hope 3 years later you are doing good!

[@blueythebehemoth1066]

Learning and getting into guitar is widely known to be meditative and therapeutic. I certainly find it so. Hours and hours. Very sincerely Wishing you a constructive and successful way through an experience I can’t pretend to comprehend

[@khktgnk57]

Me: Just started learning the pentatonic Also me: “why Not do a deep dive into phrygian and myxolidian?“

[@bradt5414]

That seems to be me too. I tend to jump into things far beyond my skills etc. But I think that's what keeps us from getting bored.

[@Nakkiteline]

i think it's good to dabble with modes early on, but learning all the positions of the pentatonic scale somewhat well before really diving to modes, gives you a great base to build other scales on! the five positions are actually surprisingly easy to learn, i learned the basic root on the lowest string position and the one above that first, then after i knew those by heart i added the others. what really made me learn them all well, was to learn them 3 strings at a time. so i started with Am pentatonic, and figured out all the notes in all 5 positions, on the G, B and E strings first. played them up and down for couple days. then i did the same for the E, A and D strings, then i tied them together in a day and boom, a week after i could play every position! i continued to go through them couple times a day every day and now about two months after, i can actually move the scales to pretty much whatever root note i want and the shapes are there! this 3 strings at a time up and down method ensured, that i got more repetitions on all the positions, rather than just trying to clumsily stumble my way through the full 6 string scale patterns. it was way easier, and i mean waaay easier to lock the shapes to memory 3 strings at a time rather than 6 strings at a time, i learned 3 positions just as fast as i learned the first one which i approached by trying to learn the whole shape at once. next stop is trying to do the same to major and minor scales and modes is something i want to try to understand aswell now. sry for long winded text, hope this helps somebody at all and feel free to ask if something's incoherent, i try to clear up on that. 2nd language so hard to explain concepts sometimes 😁 cheers!

[@freesk8]

Marty, when Rick Beato talks about modes, it goes over my head so fast I get the urge to reflexively duck! But my bet is that you make modes easy, natural and useful! Thanks for your efforts, man! You are my favorite guitar teacher! :)

[@bubbhajay2027]

Marty, firstly I want to say I love all your videos, you're a natural born teacher and I've learned so much from watching your guitar tutorials and lessons, but this simple demonstration has taken all the theory and jargon and put it in a way I can see and hear, You just gave me that eureka moment, Where everything I've been struggling to comprehend in my head just click, Thank you so much for this beautiful crash course I look forward to learning, Now I actually understand what is going on and how the modes are related, Yesterday I learned the simple g blues scale 3 6 3 4 5 3 5 I also learned c Lydian 8 10 7 9 10 7 9 10 7 9 11 8 10 7 8 But this simple video made everything make so much sense I've been watching countless videos on theory and modes and scales So many people breaking it down in their own way But by simply playing over the route note and showing us the different tones you took weeks of learning and made it click and stick Thank you once again good sir Much love from Ireland 💚😎

[@Loganblubaugh]

As soon as he switched to Dorian I could tell that was the mode Santana used a lot in his early days when creating songs and solos. It sounds honestly just like him.

[@plugtheheliflyer]

My son and I have learnt so much about playing guitar from your videos over the past seven years. You make things easy to understand not boggle us with words and fast playing. Without you I would not got as far as I have. Thank you very much Marty for taking the time to help us.

[@miles_tones8970]

I really appreciate all that you do Marty, you have helped me grow as a guitar player and as a musician. Thanks for all that you do.

[@courtmarr5714]

F-lydian sounded like some Simpsons action there for a second or two. Thanks Marty for making Modes consumable and understandable.

[@lincolnjohnson6511]

Because it is in Lydian.

[@zprince4120]

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[@lincolnjohnson6511]

@@zprince4120 “Jane, His Wife!”

[@PaulJonesy]

Yep, I think Marty was trying to emphasise that in his example. It’s a great example of that Lydian feel.

[@aminithoughts]

*Simpsons intensifies*

[@Rustyjamesman]

Perfect way of explaining modes! Just thinking of the major scale but focusing on a certain interval as your home base makes this so much easier to understand

[@kennethabbott1637]

Marty, Marty Marty, you have left me in such a good mode. Thanks again!

[@Steve-f7m]

Thanks Marty finally found the right teacher to break 🙏 this all down. I am a medically retired EMT who served proudly during Operation Home Front. I have a Traumatic Brain Injury since birth severe anxiety bi polar insomnia clinical depression PTSD OCD etc.....youve helped me more than you know

[@richardmorgan1588]

Just finished a couple courses on scales and it explained modes for me in an understandable way for the first time. Then I came across this video and you really cleared the air! Thank you for this straight forward way to look at modes! I wish I had not been so intimidated by the concept for so many years! I'm an old dude now but I'm learning many new tricks.

[@4z0r3k]

I love when he plays something he definitely didn't plan and improvised on a spot and it sounds amazing and he gets SUCH A HAPPY FACE then, you just know that he's proud of himself and thinks "that's what I am learning guitar for" Keep it up Marty, we love you and are also proud of what you achieved

[@4z0r3k]

Nvm just realized it was an Easteregg... and it makes it only better, Marty you genius... I feel dumb now tho 😅

[@lesacadiens-natacha_vincent]

I'm new to modes. At first it seemed very complicated, but I'm now starting to understand the basics of modes. Thank you for this course.

[@bradt5414]

Whenever I want to take a break from my boring practicing I can always hop over to MartyMusic to learn a fun song quickly. Marty's style of teaching songs is great for beginners like me. (I've been playing since November.) I'm sure he's helping guitarists of all skill levels. Thanks Marty.

[@itguy8900]

I have been playing guitar for over 20 years. Since Covid hit I have been getting very deep with it. Marty thank you for some of your free training sessions. I listen to them on my walks.

[@gailsimmons5270]

I have been watching your free videos and you help keep my confidence up. I am raising 3 grandkids (long story) so time and money is tight but I refuse to give up whatever time I can put in for practice and it helps that you offer some free stuff so that we can continue to learn and grow. Thank you so much for that Marty you rock!

[@david_davinci]

Rick B has explained this so many times and I have never been able to get my head wrapped around it. Now a friggen light has just turned on in my head!! THANK YOU!!!!

[@thejeffmoore]

EXACTLY! THANK YOU!

[@cmhardin37]

The exact thing happened for me. Rick gets too technical and confusing

[@bevistina]

i'd love this course as i will be off from work for 3 months after an operation starting 26/5/21 - thanks for everything Marty !

[@ArchaicMedia]

Excellent timing Marty!! I’m a older beginner long time noodeler I just started taking lessons and just this week we started the Modes I II and III!! You just absolutely threw some light in my life!!!

[@JROC2112]

Have just experienced exactly the same thing. Blessings my brother 🙏

[@zacamusic]

Marty this short crash course has helped me so much in understanding modes. From the first couple of minutes I was able to to get the jist of things. Just the crash course has helped me immensely with soloing and spicing up my solos. Spewing that I can't afford to get the full course. Thanks Marty for the great work!!!

[@kenbeauregard3996]

Marty you taught me these 7 scales in your studio up stairs in Calgary, I think by the Beacon hotel or may have been in mayland heights 40 years ago. My name is Ken.In 3 lessons and thats all I've ever needed. Thx Man

[@stevenjackiekuhn9011]

Hands down the BEST understandable instruction I’ve ever seen on modes. Thanks for sharing.

[@jessprice1518]

Marty, I’ve been learning from your free videos for 15 years. Thanks. This was one of the most informative videos I’ve seen!

[@rayross997]

You've come a long, long way & so have I since the first lesson I saw you do, it was playing Smoke On the Water with one finger. I would not be where I am on guitar without your channel, thanks Marty.

[@achalbragta7593]

I've watched nearly 20 videos trying to understand modes but the way u explained really helped me a lot. thanks

[@davecalhoun5394]

always love when someone can put these concepts onto digestible lessons. Thanks, Marty.

[@gminor6288]

This is so great. Haven't watched you much lately but this is one of those "level up" moments. Getting past a plateau.

[@guitarisrad]

Marty you are the man. My idol. Been watching your videos from the original GJ days. You truly have changed my life and I cannot thank you enough.

[@leetulk5043]

Marty! Marty! Marty! I have being learning from you for since the beginning. Thank you! You have really nailed this lesson. Explained in an amazingly easy but effective way. Love the improve lessons. All the cool ideas I get , and the fun to jam along with the lesson. This lesson has taking my guitar playing to a whole new universe. I can’t figure out why everyone else made modes seam so complicated. Now I can practice this in all positions and the possibilities are endeless!

[@MZel5]

Can’t wait to get my hands on this course to get the long awaited 8th mode!!!! Love the lessons and the threads!

[@Errorfile404]

Love how he played the simpsons halfway through the lydian mode 🤣 Marty was my first KZbin teacher, and here I am some 15 years later again watching ur videos again to learn more, thank you Marty 💪

[@sisgaia]

My first dive into modes (not too long ago) was through a site that attempted to explain it using the C note as the root for each mode (C Ionian, C Dorian, etc.). It occurred to me pretty quickly that this was not the best way to think about modes, and that it made more sense to look at them in exactly the manner you went through in this video, using sequentially the notes of the C major scale as the roots (C Ionian, D Dorian, etc.). I have been practicing a little with it by running through each scale, followed by playing the 1-4-5-1 chord progression for that mode. The tough part for me occurs in the modes where one of those chords is B dim, as I am not used to using diminished chords, but that is one more thing that I am getting by doing this routine. I have not really developed the technique of soloing over chords yet, which would give me another way to work with it.

[@kevinbrown4675]

I'm in! I've been waiting for you to do this, your other courses have helped a lot.

[@MartyMusic]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@guydimambro7670]

I have been struggling with modes , with video has open my eyes to what I have been missing thank you sooo much!!!!!

[@peabodymartin5201]

As soon as I heard you identify Mixolydian and play it, It immediately clicked as Derek trucks style.

[@karanvenkatesh]

omg !!!! im so glad you uploaded this video ive been following you for so many years and honestly im inspired to see your dedication towards the instrument and the channel !! hands down sir 🙌

[@williamf3988]

Great job Marty. I've watched several videos on the modes but yours spoke to me the best

[@Bazzvideo]

Marty thanks for all the free content you put up for us I have tried many other guitar sites to find one that would suit me i.e. learn songs as well as theory that I can understand, the modes were a mystery to me before watching this video now getting the gist of it. At 76 finding Marty Music was the best thing for me.............Marty plus trusty looper...cant go wrong. We is Rocking...now back to these modes...engage the old brain + watch video again 😎 Many thanks Marty from Queensland Australia

[@ZachRiccardi]

Love your vid’s Marty! You’ve been helping me learn guitar for 3 years and i couldn’t be more grateful

[@Ratchman_5000]

All of Marty's courses are awesome. I picked up the essential licks and lead guitar a few weeks ago. Tremendous.

[@IsaacDaBombHoneycutt]

Marty you have been an amazing teacher and being a stuck intermediate player this is where I've been stuck I thatnk you so much for spreading your knowledge of music on to the community it's truly made the difference in my playing

[@haydenwalker9984]

Marty, you taught me how to play guitar about 4 years ago, and you’re still making great content. Keep it up. Thanks for making it so easy to learn.

[@davidb2438]

I’m 68 and probably between beginner and intermediate, you have helped me better understand music theory, thanks!

[@timn6811]

Yeah!!! Marty. Great deal man, just added this to the rest of my Marty arsenal, Happy guitar learning With Marty my friends. Thank You so much. Looking forward to your live streams.

[@martinlicht1969]

Thanks, always appreciate your "nuts and bolts" explanations in all your videos.

[@foxhound5702]

I absolutely love the natural minor scale, it's my favorite.... there's just so much amazing stuff you can do with it. play any backing track that's in a major key and just use the relative minor scale over it and it's awesome what you can come up with =P

[@ranaldpringle9242]

Marty. Great overview. The simplest was I’ve ever seen this explained. Great work buddy

[@nicoleortiz3813]

Love your passion and enthusiasm! Keeps the rest of us schmucks going haha. I've known only the pentatonic scale for about....15 years now? A course by you on the modes is exactly what a lot of us need probably lol. Thanks so much for your hard work!

[@BlazeRose]

Amazing vid as always Marty!

[@kevinking2468]

Marty Question - I get that you're playing the same scale over the different chords in the chosen key BUT please clarify what you mean by tonal center - Are you saying to find and focus on the root note of each of the applicable chords within that "same scale"?

[@anthonyflores8979]

Thnxs Marty I’ve been watching your channel for two years and I’m already able to go in jazz band after those two years

[@Cessamillion91]

Your always here to teach us something rain or shine. Marty you the man!

[@Jaqinthebox36]

seeing how you break everything down ...so it so easy to take. n ... im just started playing you were the first I came across and im so glad it was you ... really stoked to learn from you

[@MidwestTinyLiving]

This is awesome! Just when I am ready to start learning modes. I have the entire fret board memorized, working on internalizing it. It's a journey...

[@MartyMusic]

Rock on!

[@mikebays3365]

Hey Marty, long time listener, first time caller. Thanks for breaking down what has always been Greek to me. Beginning to make some sense.

[@KB24toogood]

Once again another great lesson. Thanks for all that you do Marty, much respect and appreciation!!

[@thrashnicity5913]

Finally someone has done this! Thanks, this is goingg to help me out with my Jazz Band

[@hellboundTX333]

Man you make learning new guitar stuff so fun and easy. Wish I’d found your channel a long time ago.

[@lifenthefastlane]

Love your teaching and love learning more about guitar. I look forward to this course.

[@elvilanova79]

A maneira como agarras a guitarra e como te deslocas livremente no braço é verdadeiramente admirável. Sigo-te há já uns bons anos e és dos poucos onde volto sempre. Obrigado pelo teu trabalho e pela tua inspiração! The way you take the guitar and you play freely on it's neck is truly admirable. I've been following you for a good few years now and you are one of the few I keep coming back to. Thank you for your work and your inspiration!

[@Adri4n0]

Já somos 2 Pedro ;)

[@petecosgrove7421]

That is the most simple brilliant way to look at it the possibilities are endless i think its amazing

[@mrblah-zay6169]

I always tried to get my head around these modes but always got confused but this video really helped a lot. Thank you.

[@ciw28]

Great to practice on an electric. Bought a Strat today. lets see the difference between an acoustic and this next stage of learning. Top post Marty.

[@davis-ns4hu]

it feels like this video just unlocked so much for me, thank you so much!

[@timbokicker]

Great lessons man I’ve been so confused by what a mode actually was until simplified guitar Ed like this vid bro! Thanks for the insight sensei

[@attilananai4148]

I already learned a lot from you :D i started learning guitar with your green day lessons. This was one year ago. Thank you!

[@histemplefitness357]

Thank you for your time and sharing your passion!!! I’ve learned a lot watching your videos.

[@MashaT22]

My apologies for the length of my comment, but I hope you will read the entire thing. I’d love to win any of your courses - they would not be wasted on me. I had a 2003 accident that caused quite a few medical issues for many years, but my health took a nosedive during the end of 2018. I’ve been homebound since 2019 for medical reasons. During the pandemic, I picked up a guitar I had laying around for a few years thanks to the Fender Play and Gibson trials inspiring me to try. Learning guitar has become physical, occupational, cognitive (I also have a TBI), and recreational therapy all rolled into one! I practice nearly daily (I can’t if I’m too sick), and I even get my service dog involved! He now knows how to strum on command, lol. I’m also looking for a donated electric guitar, smart amp, and basic equipment/tools to get started with using an electric guitar. The acoustic guitar I have been using is an amazing instrument and got me this far, but it’s become literally too painful to play at this juncture. I developed a ton of weakness and dexterity issues from a surprise major surgery and being bed ridden during a 2.5 month straight hospitalization and 6 months in a rehab facility between 2018-2019. The guitar I have been using was purchased during 2018 and was perfect for me before my health tanked. I think I’ll eventually be able to play it better as my hands get stronger and more flexible with practice - but at the current stage in my guitar journey, an electric with a thinner neck profile and strings would really help my playing along, especially where power chords, bends, trills, other types chords, etc. are concerned. I’m afraid I won’t be able to keep playing this acoustic guitar because the pain is starting to get in the way. It would suck to be forced to stop something I’ve come to love because I can’t afford to buy an electric guitar and the equipment/tools that are needed to go with it. I’ve tried contacting Gibson directly several times since last year (hoping to get a Gibson or Epiphone) and was told each time that they’d love to assist me, but they’ve been too swamped with donation requests during the pandemic. I also tried writing to several well known KZbinrs, hoping they’d have connections to manufacturers and/or music shops - unfortunately, not a single one of those KZbinrs bothered to reply to me, which was a huge bummer even if the answer was no. I’m hoping that you’ll reply either way and be kind enough to assist me with getting the instrument/tools I need even if I don’t win lessons from you. I would deeply appreciate anything you can do. I watch your channel religiously, which has been very helpful in enhancing my progress and appreciate everything you do. It’s difficult to ask for help, but guitar has become a really central part of my life (and my service dog’s too!) and it would suck to have to give that up being that it provides me with physical and cognitive exercise, plus gives me and my service dog something to enjoy and bond over while I’m cooped up in my apartment. Please let me know either way whether you have any connections - if you DM me on Twitter @MashaT22, we can talk more there or I can provide you with my email. I appreciate your taking the time to read this and would be happy to share more of my story with you or answer any questions about the type of guitar that would be appropriate for my disabilities, as well as the sort of amp I’m hoping to get. Thanks, Marty!

[@loganriffey2320]

The modes are one thing I've had a hard time getting down. I wish I had the money for this course. Marty is the best teacher!

[@michaelriha4394]

Thank you for sharing your talents with us! I love learning more about the modes!!

[@rotorrabbitfpv]

Hey Marty! Love your channel! I’ve learned so many songs from you, man. Keep up the videos!

[@keithh8661]

Way cool thing ta teach, perfect for all that have been following Marty music, thanks Marty

[@seangarland]

I've been playing guitar for over 30 years, but finally went "back to basics" during the pandemic to learn some theory and basic scales (I was self-taught through tabs and basic noodling). Would love to actually *learn* modes!

[@paulnagle6867]

Thanks for demistifying the modes Marty. The way you broke them down was easy to understand and is a great way to practice playing them. Cheers mate and have a Mixolydian day!

[@BleedingDry]

Great stuff, Marty! Always enjoy your lessons and listening to your tip & tricks.

[@christredeau3516]

🎶 Mar-tay! I really enjoy improvisational guitar playing. Making it up as the jam session builds a life of it's own. Learning these "modes" would truly add to this style of playing. Love the lessons, thanks Mar-tay! 🎶... 😎✨

[@izzysalas31]

You know what time it is! When it comes to Marty posting a new video, always gotta pick up the geetar and jam out.

[@cttballer23]

So excited! I love modes and Marty Music!

[@noahm.7059]

Thank you so much!!!!! I love the blues scale and it is my absolute favourite!!

[@kdrake777]

Marty still bringing it after all these years!

[@seanenglish3002]

I love this class. It is so interesting. My one suggestion and not a criticism is that I would love some jam trax so I can try out your lessons real time. When I watch your classes, I have the strangest feeling we've met. I lived in a small town in North County San Diego called Del Mar and worked at Qualcomm. I have the strangest feeling we have seen each other multiple times at VG's doughnuts. So bizarre. Not a weird groupie, but it is the strangest recognition and I don't get them often. Actually, never come to think of it. Love the class, as always, crystal clear and totally fun.

[@jackngillis]

Marty! I've been trying to learn modes forever!!!! Hit me with that course man!

[@davidbowen2779]

Best descriptor of modes ever, ace !

[@orhankana4405]

Marty music please pick me for one of the three for the course I’ve got all you courses and you taught me everything I know

[@samuelcharette4224]

Very nice video! I am a beginner "theorical" student and I was always wondering what was those famous modes for more advanced players haha! You got me an answer and im glad to really understand it well :)

[@qntw2000]

Buying this today! Thanks for being a bro and putting this together for us

[@runninglunatic1208]

gotta love the top wrap

[@scottstevens2215]

Man, Marty, you do such good work. Thanks. I'm about to buy this course.

[@nigamsubedi2639]

I am from Nepal. U really helped me to the stage where I m so far. Love u Marty

[@sidoughty428]

Excellent, every time I see your lessons I cut through my fog a little more. Thank you

[@thinrolledoats7425]

Thank you Marty for being a great teacher, I was really waiting for this course. So excited to check it out!

[@timothycorrey2154]

I just been learning these and practicing these I need this course thank you

[@MartyMusic]

Great to hear!

[@rabeazidan9569]

It's awsome how despite the fact that you have courses that pretty much teaches us how to be guitarists, you still post free youtube videos that help so much in the learning progress I really luv ya man🔥 youre the best at what you do❤ keep up the good work🔥

[@MartyMusic]

I appreciate that!

[@rabeazidan9569]

@@MartyMusic thank you for replying🥰 thats very nice of you😁

[@mauroschintu1179]

Marty you were my first guitar teacher ever! Great lesson as always :)

[@scottjarmusz]

Would love to come home from vacation refreshed and start learning some modes!

[@cp3ubz]

I would love this course! This would greatly help me out on my guitar Journey.