How To Apply The Modes In About 20 Minutes - Intermediate modal guitar lesson

[@andye822]

Even this complicates it, I think. Best way to crack modes is to think of all the white keys on a piano (i.e the C major scale) - if you solo with these notes over a C major chord backing, it's the C major scale. If you use the same set of notes over a D minor, it's the D Dorian scale. C major (Ionian) = D Dorian = E Phrygian = F Lydian = G Mixolydian = A minor (Aeolian) = B Locrian They all refer to the same set of notes. Apply this to every major scale and there you have it.

[@diesel5355]

bro...nice.

[@cartervogt1663]

honestly that made so much sense

[@Wheelfish]

Not every guitar player plays piano. Rob assumes you know that the modes all use the same notes. Its the order in which they are played that makes the mode what it is. This video is about how to apply them.

[@plantasaruswrex]

Mostly self-taught guy here. I have all of the positions of the major scale memorized, and can transpose it to any key. When I am playing over chords I can hear the tonic, and can accent it (though I rarely think about it much). If I know which notes I can play, and which order already, do I know the modes, even if I haven't memorized their names? Is there a point, beyond being able to communicate more easily with another musician, to memorizing the modes? I try to think of C aeolian for instance, but to me it's just Eflat major, starting on the C (I had to check google to be sure). I feel like I must be missing something very important, because it seems like a needlessly complex naming system. Please help.

[@mertgunes9854]

@@plantasaruswrex could someone answer this question pls, I'm in the same boat

[@Thevitamindealer]

"stay on targetttt" goes even more off topic xD

[@lars4738]

When i read that i actually tried to sustain the "t" in targetttt XD

[@suoyidl2654]

+That smelly guy on the train target locked

[@ValentineGoloubev]

That's what he said

[@jhar9022]

As someone who's been playing on and off for years but just started seriously getting back into guitar and really actually working on soloing, thank you, thank you, thank you for these lessons.

[@kaizze8777]

Modes can be a simple or complex as you make it.how I see it is 1M(Io), 2m(Dor),3m(phr),4M(lyd),5M(mix),6m(Ae),7D(loc): I see it like the 1M as the "head of the dragon" the the rest is the body. what rob talks about is that if ou want to figure out the mode to play, you figure out what is already being played, and then identify where that is on the dragon, and then find out where the music resolves on the most. so if a crappy tune has 2 chords, with a c major and then a d major chord, we know that the only place where that happens is on the 4th and 5th position on our metopheroical dragon, next listen to where is resolves, if it resolves on the 5th then you simply play MIXOLYDIAN in D. and you would also know that the "parent" in this example is: 1G,2A,3B,4C,5D,6E,7F: G off course, :-) If you get stuck, figuring it out, write down 1-7 like the above and then write down the majors or minors being played, and labelled them down to the 1-7 chart, you will then find visually what key youre in, and all the modes are in that key. I use this method to figure out my own songs as I write songs by ear, not by theory XD and use the chart to flesh out my creations and find out what other "colors" of keys and modes I could use. modes is your color pallete, nothing more or less. DO NOT COMPLICATE IT, you can use as much or as little color in your music as you want :-D

[@the59gibsonlespaul]

So I've been playing for about 7 years now and I watched a very similar lesson about 6 1/2 years ago. And I didn't understand it at all and felt hopeless about it. Today I watch this and I'm like holy shit I get it. Amazing what years of dedication can do.

[@spazzy50]

I've never really been taught how to use the modes, but this is great. And thank you for slowing it down, I had a teacher that just zipped through the scales or licks and expected me to understand what was going on.

[@noeffnwaypal]

I have struggled for years to follow theory. For some reason my brain scrambles and I get lost in all the "verbage" and feel like I'm wading in quick sand. I still keep plugging away at it. Hopefully one day it will click and make sense. But until then...I'll just keep jamming away. You have been very helpful with some of your instructional videos, and I do appreciate that! Cheers Monkey Lord!

[@TheDuerden]

The information regarding the D chords moving up was so useful. I just couldn't seem to remember the Maj, Min, Min, Maj, Maj, Min, Dim system, it went in and out of my head instantly;, now I have something visually to remind myself by simply moving the D Chords up the neck. Thanks for that!

[@Billy4254]

Great vid, I've been studying the modes for years and invented a card game to help me memorize it all over the neck based on the key and what string the key note is on but I never took the chordal approach, thank you very much!! The chord numbering system is good, I memorize all numbers (1 through 7) have whole steps between them except that between 3 and 4 and 7 and 8 (octave) are half steps. My wife (music teacher and performer) helped me to remember the order of the modes by making up the saying "I Don't Play Loud Music At Libraries" to represent Ionian, Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian, Aeolian, Locrian. Thank you for taking me to the next level!!

[@photoguy4212]

This is fantastic. Your theory knowledge is quite impressive. I’ve been playing for a while and just now decided to become a complete player and learn theory. I had no idea it was this intricate. Thanks for posting, Chappers. Amazing.

[@jasperdunn]

This video changed my life. Thanks Chappers, I finally can play the guitar! Seriously, I can't believe I've played the guitar my whole life and didn't know this.

[@jasperdunn]

And embarrassingly, this is after watching countless videos and talking to people about modes for years. I think that showing how they can be "discovered" through chords. . . really opened the doors for me.

[@kingriot3068]

this gives a whole new meaning to the Berlin wall. Was playing around with modal Improv last night and had a blast. New to the theory side and its like a key to the doors of shred... Love you.

[@benjaminpritchard7061]

Rob!! thank you so much!! I've been confused with modes for about 8months now and watching this video has helped me understand them a lot more!! so thank you broface!!!

[@raymondwee4503]

Rob, is like one of those mate that you wish you could always jam with, such a jolly personality to have around. \m/

[@Rockerrobin]

Your first modes video is what brought me too you're channel. I have been subscribed since than always looking forward to see the next video.

[@bcjohn2]

Thank you Mr. Chappers. I have never been able to sort out the modal thing. Of course I still have miles to go, however your straight ahead explanation switched on the light bulb enough to build at least a foundation to work from. Thanks for sharing your time and talents just out of generosity. Cheers!

[@frayedsanity]

Thankyou Thankyou Thankyou!!! I have been banging my head against a wall regarding modes. I learn most of my rhythm stuff by ear but cannot do solos. I really want to learn modes and get good, and you sir have re-ignited my passion for progressing on my guitar playing journey into modes and soloing! This will help my skills and boost my cofidence so much! Thanks again :)

[@Evo2Raid]

Thank You Rob I got a lot out of it. My playing just changed from my playing before your video. I look at the fret board in a hole new way.Cheers

[@AdrianoChialastri]

I remember learning modes a couple years ago with your old video! I'm glad you're talking again about this, it has been really helpful.

[@liltombmx]

This and the other modal video you did are by far the best I've found and helped me crack the idea. One thing that held me back about music in general was the C note and C major scale being the base of it all, but I've now found peace in saying that actually, within diatonic land the intervals of the Minor scale are the only ones that were actually set down, since they're the natural A1 to A2 intervals, and then accepting that the 7 shape system has ionian as shape 1 because of its popularity like the piano.

[@zakmichael]

Much better Chappers, I've been waiting for this. Cheers

[@NewoNZ]

You sir, have just set off a light bulb inside my brain. I've been trying to have a breakthrough like this for longer than I can remember, in regards to identifying what key your in. Thank you so much!

[@mikenowicki466]

Please do more of these Rob. This was excellent. I'm an intermediate player and this really helped. Thanks for all the great videos and keep rocking'. Thanks from America.

[@kylestarfaux]

I can't believe how many awesome amps and cabs you have. You, bea and Dave alone could start up a decent-sized used gear shop.

[@jltmysterybaker5769]

Chappers you are a God amongst men ! For years the application of this has eluded my tiny monkey brain... just the way you've explained it - I've had more Aha moments (not the tardy 80's band) and Penny drops in the last 20 minutes than I've had playing guitar for years.... cheers mate ! PS - New EP rocks... can't stop listening to the download...

[@jillybabesno1]

Another magnificent vid on modes, u r. The mode master tell ur friends we all knw m, n, m will the real mode master Pls stand up Pls stand up...no serious stand up who knws just loved it saved it twice lol just in case. I knw nowadays ur so big u get to just play about with guitars so thankyou for taking time out to help the helpless with there modes, after all I think there the key to greatness. U have been such a big help I'm genuinely grateful and busy for the next 6 weeks. Il be watching you............thru your window.

[@Beaversatchel]

Thanks Chappers, I just got my first tube amp in today and looking forward to learning modes soon.

[@nendokan]

Thank you Chappers. What an awesome lesson! It things seem a little more simpler than I had originally thought. I like your way of thinking. Anymore lessons like this would be sincerely appreciated. Thanks Gazza from Tasmania.

[@JustinTabor24]

I downloaded your bands EP off of itunes and I love it! Awesome work chappers! Keep the awesome music train rolling

[@oneminutefixed5003]

been learning a bit in each different video, this one really unlocked my understanding of the progression

[@FordyHunt]

This is the first lesson video of yours I've seen; you are an excellent teacher Sir!

[@TomboLP]

This is an extremely clear video - fantastic lesson! Exactly what I needed at this point in my own dodgy playing journey. It takes a number of disparate-seeming concepts of which an intermediate guitarist should already be aware and just brings them together nicely. Obviously, it's not pitched at complete beginners, but is a great way to get a grasp of modal concepts. Now to sit down with a loop pedal and get this properly in my fingers as well as my head. Thanks!!!

[@Jam_Gordon]

Awesome lesson Chappers. Been stuck into Modes for the better part of a year now and this vid has really helped me understand where to use them and not just remember the patterns ^_^

[@scottbullock4040]

Rob, Thanks so much for taking the time to" connect the dots" so clearly!

[@asdfdsa16]

i remember learning modal scales from one of your older lessons more than a year ago, keep doing lessons, those help people a lot :P

[@BrightenedNote]

Thank you so much Rob. You have no idea how much this helped me. and ive been playing for 10 years. nice bit of review! cheers

[@jameswebber-salmon4295]

Thanks for the lesson! This is by far one of the better lessons on modal application. I didn't think much of your noodling, though as you say, you had to get it out of your system. Thanks for sharing :)

[@Steve_McNeil]

This lesson gave me a light bulb moment and broke me from a plateau. Thanks so much.

[@ZakuBlk]

u love how you teach this in auch simple terms. i also love how you've been teaching this lesson well for years on your channel. best to you and the Rob in the US.

[@johnp3650]

greetings from Long Island New York. that guitar is effin beautiful Rob! keep up the great work that you do.

[@TridgyEdits]

You are just musically crazy, I can't imagine being like this, even though this is exactly what I want for my future playing :)

[@twomit1501]

Greetings from turkey İ am a big fan of U and ur playin style

[@jupiterese]

Awesome I was literally starting to learn more scales this morning :D We're in sync

[@kevdennis4884]

Thanks Chappers. That is the best explanation I've seen, I now understand modes, a little bit. Time to practice

[@Stavage_Productions]

At @19:40 you say 'major with a flat 7 thats how i work it out'. Well how do you know which modes have flats and sharps and whether they are a minor or major mode. Based on the chord M, m, m, M, M, m, dim, progression? Or is there some theory i'm missing out on. Also in this video you play around with the modal chord progressions but you change the chords slightly to fifths and sevenths etc. how do i fancy up my chords like you. What theory do i need to know? Cheers

[@waynecristaudo7220]

Great explanation of the process to put the bits together in your mind to find where to jump in - thanks Chappers you are a great guy

[@jamie1234591]

+Rob Chapman Have been trying to incorporate mixolydinan modes into blues but it always sounds like I'm jumping about: Like I'm losing coherence in the solo. EG in an E blues I try to incorporate a B mixolydian lick going to a A mixolydian lick on the V-IV change and It sounds like a cheese board. Any tips?

[@kiranevetts7868]

Oh cool i just applied to BIMM and I need to sort out the modes for my audition. Thanks Rob!!!

[@chrisnaishguitar]

Thanks for making this, Rob. I remember your older video about modes that you shot years ago, at your old house. When talking about trying to apply the Locrian mode, you said something like, "No matter what you do, it's going to sound like utter failage!", Ha ha ha! Cheers dude! :D

[@paulandlesson]

The time and effort that goes into this is appreciated. To have a different look at this topic, it is hard to beat F. Gambale. Also,Don Mock is completely brilliant. Very nice video!!

[@DanielWilliams152]

Rob I love this camera angle! The wall of amps is insane!!! :) keep shooting wicked videos :)

[@luuk341]

awesome stuff Rob! thanks! Also I found "The Tone" on my setup just now! Keep on Rockin'! and If you are ever in the Netherlands let me know. I'd love to hang one day!

[@anxiousmindmusic]

I got a lot from this, but Rob mentions other approaches so I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for other mode videos to watch? Thanks for the lesson :)

[@jacobaugustson3579]

You're actually the best teacher on KZbin!! Thanks so much for the vids. Hope Dorje will come to Australia one day??!! Love your work

[@Ozman77]

This is probably the most helpful video on modes I've ever watched. I'll be watching this many many times to get everything out of it I can. Thank you! P.S. I'm still loving my CAP10 and my ML2 Classic, thanks to you and the captain for signing them for me too, to bad my belly sweet rubbed a signature off of each one :(

[@RuiFazendeiro]

Brilliant Lesson! Nice wall of amps too :)

[@RobChappers]

+Rui Fazendeiro Thanks dude ;-)

[@Mr.Batsu12]

What works for me is that I learned the "caged" system of 5 patterns across the entire neck, first learning them for Aeolian (minor key) as I could play it in a lot of situations since I was big into metal back in the 80's when I started playing. Then I later learned which note in each pattern was the "root" position for each mode. For instance: 5th fret playing A Aeolian I know the 4th string - 7th fret (A) is a root note. I'm sure many guitarists are familiar with this pattern. I also know that the 3rd string - 5th fret (C) is the root note playing C Ionian. The 3rd string - 7th fret (D) is the root for D Dorian.... so on. Not sure if I'm explaining it that clearly but for me it makes sense. :) It's much easier to understand when you can see the fret board or the caged system drawn out. To get comfortable playing over modes just search for "mode backing track" on KZbin for something to play over. Such as: lydian backing track

[@beau5296]

I used to watch you almost every day the algorithm changed but alas here you are again! Lol

[@Rouketosa3]

Says "Stay on taaargeet" --> Changes topic and talks about Star Wars :D

[@magickcastle]

That is a beautiful couch friend. You are also a fantastic guitar player. Thank You for the lessons.

[@llewis4454]

That isn't a wall of sound behind you but a wall of win!! Great lesson too.

[@bryanblair2951]

Finding your methods really helpful keep the lessons coming and congrats on the new album doing so well ....you da man

[@yjmsrv]

Haha! Nice shout out for Nick Johnston at 19:19! Nick knows his stuff, that's for sure- I've studied under him for a while (back to it in Sept after his album release) and he's such a monster player- but still just so tasteful. Can't wait for his new album in Sept!

[@bradmuse1764]

Rob, I just gotta say: I've been playing for 10 years, and modes never clicked with me. As far as I was concerned it was playing a major scale but resolving to a different note almost arbitrarily, it never clicked when/why one would use it. This lesson has made it click for me in a way nothing else did

[@jacprivate3682]

By far the best explanation on this topic EVER!!

[@CesarAllGuitar]

Probably the best video about modes I have watched. Great job.

[@RobChappers]

Thank you sir

[@CesarAllGuitar]

Welcome, Rob and congratulations for your more than deserved success with Catalyst. I am sure more will come!

[@adityab1924]

Rob Chapman ,so r the modes of minor scale similar to that of major

[@keithmitchellguitarlessons585]

If this is the best video you have ever watched regarding the modes then I feel sorry for you.

[@Remco96187]

I don't often laugh out loud at KZbin vid's but the joke at 8:35 did the trick hahaha. Apart from that: extremely useful video Rob! Hope to see you perform live in Belgium soon! Cheers!

[@MattysEdits]

i knew all this separate knowledge already but i never joined the dots really, thanks man :)

[@Geotubest]

Your lessons are great. Just stumbled upon some of your videos today. Keep up the great work!

[@gunnerman21]

Super insightful and great pacing. You took concepts I understood and better explained how to apply them. Thanks Chappers!

[@thomass3855]

Thanks, really informative lesson! I'd known the modes but couldn't apply them very easily. This has definitely led my in the right direction.

[@tthermic]

Something tells me i should learn what a mode even is before watching this.. but ehh I'll watch it anyway.

[@kentonschroer2347]

+James D all of music is math actually.

[@quasarpuffs]

+Michael Cottow In the most basic sense, modes are just versions of a scale that are shifted so each one starts on a different note.

[@BrandonofRedemption]

+James D It actually just gives you so much more range once you practice them so they are turned into muscle memory.

[@muh2k4]

But he added a note, right? A seventh or whatever in the end? That confused me...

[@ZanDaMan_]

"Is math related to science?"

[@GazMoz78]

God one day these modal lessons will stick, I struggle with it I really do. Maybe I'm thick as fuck, I hear it all and I can apply some of it, if I do it's usually all by ear and luck, as soon as I think about it I can't do it. It actually gets me down :'-(

[@BigEdWo]

+Gary Moseley let me try to help you a little bit. maybe i can, maybe i can't. this is a really good lesson chappers did. most likely the best one i saw regarding modes. but way too fast for someone just starting with it. i just repeat what he said. it's two steps. 1st: you need to figure out the chords of your progression to find the parent scale. 2nd: play the notes of the parent scale. that's it!

[@GazMoz78]

Thanks for that, the way you put it is simpler, but I find it hard to call upon as a solution off the top of my head, in a jam or for fun. And I've been playing 22 years now, which is even more depressing

[@BigEdWo]

Gary Moseley i've been playing for 38 years now. i don't need the modes :-) i like pentatonic.

[@GazMoz78]

BigEdWo I hear you, but I want more expression and mastery of the instrument than just the Pentatonic scale can give you

[@BigEdWo]

Gary Moseley the only thing that helps, this is my experience, is copying phrases from guitarists you like. you will never come up with good lines on your own, no matter how many scales you practice. it's not the scale in general, it's the approach. again, just my experience. for example. i'm a huge robben ford fan. if i play the diminished scale it sounds like shit. not if he plays it. :-)

[@69cohonas]

i just love you lessons, to me, much better than most professionals etc !!!

[@travisrandall8232]

Great clues to what mode to play in. As he mentions that knowing the key alone is not enough info to add an intended flavor. This is not a beginner lesson by any means and a good background in theory is recommended or you will be lost.

[@ludwigmarcello8915]

Everything you do is entertaining, informative and awesome! best!!

[@juanmartinreborati7928]

Thanks +Rob Chapman ! Condensed but clear enough to use it! 👏🏻

[@ashwinmurali4345]

Greetings from India Rob! I'm a huge fan

[@RobChappers]

+Ashwin murali Hi Ashwin ;-)

[@ashwinmurali4345]

Rob Chapman Hello :)

[@alec_______]

17:45 sultans of swing, Rob? :P

[@ayirsawft]

Very nice tutorial :) Maybe a lesson on cadences?

[@vivianstanshall8121]

+Ayrsawft maybe a lesson on lemon cheesecake Antony?

[@vivianstanshall8121]

+Dildo Baggins ainsley

[@ayirsawft]

Dildo Baggins Yeeah boiii

[@chrisjerwin]

+Ayrsawft WHO ARE YOU

[@vivianstanshall8121]

Chris Germaine dun dun duuunnnn plot twist!

[@Burnt_Gerbil]

I never understood how the modes work. I know the concept, but now this lesson will help. Thanks Chappers.

[@DavidOakesMusic]

+brntgrbl Have someone play a C note over and over on bass. then play C Major starting and ending on C. Then continue to play the C note on bass then play a C major Scale but start and end on D - thats D Dorian and so on.

[@DavidOakesMusic]

+David Oakes C major but starting and ending on E = E Phrygian. F Lydian G Mixolydian. A Aeolian B Locrian. :)

[@DavidOakesMusic]

+David Oakes It makes loads more sense if you play it.

[@Th13GhOsTs]

I've stumbled upon these scales just through playing myself so thanks for naming them :)

[@jas4321]

Super helpful lesson and made a great break from studying! Thanks for the wealth of knowledge that you've given us throughout the years and for cheering up me up at the end of long dull days! Massive respect for what you've done and looking forward to getting my hands on a chapman some time soon! Keep doing what your doing and regards from Cyprus!

[@foodforthegods]

This was a weird one for me. You weren't kidding about the unorthodox approach to modes. I know how/why modes work and I couldn't wrap my head around some of the things you said. Maybe it's because I'm holding a bass like 90% of the time when learning theory, I'm not sure. So why would I watch a lesson when I'm already familiar with what it's trying to teach? Because everyone thinks differently and so there's always *something* to learn. That's exactly what happened here. I learned a new perspective to chord progressions, so that's fun! Cheers, Rob!

[@aaronsiock3750]

Hes one of us. You know? A wise guy! Thanks Rob

[@DannyBinders]

Oh Chappers ..back to your best, love it dude.

[@normanmichelisz4574]

I'm glad i'm learning classical music and i understand all of this!

[@embarklife]

dope! i was just explaining this type of interval concept to a homie, i might have confused him, then you make this video. hella champion.

[@yjmsrv]

I'm 6:30 in (and already know my modes- but was checking out your take on it) and so far you've wandered around so much I'm not sure where you are! We went from the key of C- to some samples you showed in E, now we're in D as the tonic. I"ll keep watching, but wouldn't it have been easier just to talk in C the whole time? Or at lease one key? It's a good thing I know my modes because as a beginner or intermediate you would have lost me a long time ago.

[@Darkl0ud_Productions]

I love the videos man.. I just wish you would put tabs of what you're playing on screen. I just can't tell half the time what you're fetting. Can typically figure it out but it would just be a whole lot easier. Looking forward to buying my first Chapman guitar!

[@chrisjames5996]

Man this guy is a great teacher!

[@ProbableCauseBluesBand]

Great lesson, just getting into modal playing and it adds a lot more color for sure. I would submit with the utmost respect that there are some awesome two chord jams out there, Santana for example. So when you call them crap you discourage new players from letting their imaginations work and writing what they fell. imho.... Keep up the awesome work friend!

[@jadelouisetidman7400]

I've sat through about 5 videos now and there's been as many hairstyles as there has guitars! Ch'yeah right on!

[@scottjones-singersongwrite6193]

Thanks! Nicely explained.

[@81tazman]

Great way of shearing your knowledge 👍 Many thanks Rob 👍👍👍

[@joshuatrujillo168]

This helped give me a clearer idea on improvisation. Thanks Man

[@AltijdHarmen12]

This helped me a lot with clearing up some of the bullshit some people claim about modes, thanks Rob!

[@luife47]

Thank you, i've been working on modes a long time, but really struggled on the use of it, and which one i could use, nice approach.

[@nickmonforte7721]

Awesome video Rob! How about a video explaining how to use different modes with the same root? Kind of like Satriani, where you would have a switch between an E ionion scale to E mixolydian for example, and the types of chords that would allow for something like that. That's were my modal knowledge gets a little fuzzy

[@petakupka91]

Greetings from Malta Rob, we are waiting for you! :D I love the Ghost Fret...stared at it the whole video. Thanks for the lesson.

[@RobChappers]

+Petr Kupka Greetings, where in Malta are you? I stay in Ghadira ;-)

[@petakupka91]

Weee, thank you for your reply. That is one beautiful place sir, definitely my favourite beach in the summer :) I live in Msida, which is more central. Basically your choice is much better :D Ehm...btw is there a chance of you doing a fan meetup or something like that? :)

[@RobChappers]

+Petr Kupka Whenever I go to coconut I let Facebook know - Like my page and you'll know ;-)

[@petakupka91]

great, way ahead of you with the Facebook like part :). Enjoy Malta!