Guitar Modes Made Easy - Crash Course

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[@MartyMusic]

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[@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!!!

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[@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!

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[@jessehallbeck4326]

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

[@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!!!

[@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

[@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! :)

[@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.

[@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.

[@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]

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[@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*

[@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.

[@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 !

[@SuperCrazylegs26]

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.

[@stevenjackiekuhn9011]

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

[@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 🙏

[@noahm.7059]

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

[@guydimambro7670]

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

[@cp3ubz]

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

[@zaque557]

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!!!

[@jeffrydon419]

Awesome! I would love to take the course..of course!

[@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

[@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.

[@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 😅

[@williamf3988]

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

[@achalbragta7593]

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

[@lesacadiens-natachavincent6986]

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.

[@lifenthefastlane]

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

[@leebraly3904]

Looks like a very educational course. I always follow your videos. Thanks for sharing.

[@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

[@ranaldpringle9242]

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

[@Ratchman_5000]

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

[@davecalhoun5394]

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

[@martinlicht1969]

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

[@jackngillis]

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

[@runninglunatic1208]

gotta love the top wrap

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@ZachRiccardi]

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

[@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.

[@MZel5]

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

[@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

[@alansolano5648]

A class I would actually enjoy taking this yr 😁. love these videos!

[@davis-ns4hu]

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

[@michaelriha4394]

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

[@petecosgrove7421]

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

[@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.

[@zoadin]

Marty you're great! Still struggling with extended pentatonic but this is what i'm getting on next!

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

[@MartyMusic]

Great to hear!

[@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.

[@scottstevens2215]

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

[@kevinbrown4675]

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

[@MartyMusic]

Awesome! Thank 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!

[@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

[@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.

[@thrashnicity5913]

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

[@histemplefitness357]

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

[@paulparadis2171]

Making everything seem just a little easier. Awesome job Marty!!!

[@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 :)

[@jojollamoso2357]

Thx for sharing. More power to your channel 🎸🎸🎸

[@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.

[@atreyosen9339]

Cleared all of my doubts 👍 Keep it up man!

[@MartyMusic]

Happy to help

[@jm653]

Hey Marty, This stuff does my head in! Thanks for the course. Is it better to go through your kead courses before tackling this? I dip in and out of them all and go off on tangents all the time. Going to take my time with this.

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

[@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.

[@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 🙌

[@davidbowen2779]

Best descriptor of modes ever, ace !

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I want this course dude!

[@BleedingDry]

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

[@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!

[@ofirlanger6263]

Thank you Martyyyy🙌 I really wanted to learn about the modes and i really didnt know how to start because i allways have seen the modes as a very confusing or even the most confusing thing i tried to learn. I really want this course and i think it will help me to continue my guitar jurney and be better on improvising and that kind of stuff. So.... Please i really want it and it will really help me🙏

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

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Man I could really use this course to improve my playing and understanding . Ty for everything you do

[@KB24toogood]

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

[@kbourke]

This is amazing, great breakdown/explanation! I know the modes, I just don't know when to use them! Thanks for the inspiration to dive deeper!

[@hellboundTX333]

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

[@kennethabbott1637]

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

[@mattcooper8802]

Thanks Marty! Awesome course.

[@paulveerman570]

Great video, really helpful to hear all the modes broken down like this. 👍

[@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! 🎶... 😎✨

[@edwardglyons]

Great lesson! Thank you!

[@TheTimbokick]

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

[@scottjarmusz]

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

[@nigamsubedi2639]

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

[@Cessamillion91]

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

[@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

[@nathanielsmela]

Marty your videos give me so much knowledge thank you sir!

[@MatthewGrantCurtis]

Great video Marty!! This is a great way to demonstrate all the modes in a way that’s easy to understand 👏🔥🔥🔥

[@MartyMusic]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@keithh8661]

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

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Love your lessons Marty!

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

[@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 ;)

[@uwe7476]

oh i am just an absolutely beginner...i stumble over the standard minor pentatonic 😁... but i love these video sessions because they show me how it will (maybe) one day ... thank you Marty 🤝... I'll get your course later - when i'm ready for it 😉

[@peabodymartin5201]

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

[@micr6002]

Great summary thanks for sharing Marty

[@scottjones6624]

Great demonstration!

[@Tony_Leonardi.]

Fantastic idea and this course would be brilliant!!!!

[@hunterrox2862]

Thanks Marty, This really gets me in the guitar mode