Jacksnax: Mixolydian For Beginners The NY Shape 🖕🖕🖕

Take a peek at my silly system for teaching an outline for the Mixolydian mode of the Major Scale.

[@showme1493]

i think you are selling yourself way way short... this is a major league lesson...its not just for beginners...and its not silly( except for maybe the bit about calling it NY shape). . You have demonstrated how some very very simple concepts/ building blocks can be repackaged into some very tasty and well phrased licks. This is how people should approach learning to play interesting leads. Sadly, there are few vidoes like this. Ive been playing for a long time and I could spend a while adding to my repertoire with some approaches in the lesson.

[@jacksnax4guitar460]

I’m really pleased to read what you wrote. I think enough of the idea to teach it…but I’m always wary of overselling stuff on YT.

[@dustylense]

Jack, I watch a ton of personalities on YT about guitar. You channel is just tops. Crystal clear lessons with awesome ideas. Thanks for talking in note relationship being "The 3rd, the 5th, the b3, etc" instead of play fret 15 on the G string nonsense. Quality stuff. You open the mind.

[@jacksnax4guitar460]

Thanks for the comment and for watching! Sub if you haven’t already😉

[@hakwrite]

This!! This is what I've been looking for! This is a great fu****g lesson!

[@jacksnax4guitar460]

@@hakwriteHappy to help… please subscribe and look around for more lessons!

[@guitpizz]

Great lesson. One thing I do now is that, like a bank robber, before I get on a new chord and a scale position. to play on it, I immediately look for an exit left of that pattern and on to the right. If the chord stays for a few measure, the escape will be for posutuon s of the same scale or mode. if it plays only one measure and got to a second chord, then I look for exits linked to the next chord. For a blues I would play the 1 but my exit routes would be for the 4. I know that this killer lesson. is not exactly about this... but I can steal plenty of cross over material. Great tone and playing by the way. Reminds me a bit of the singing tone of Eric Johnson. Jake, I think you could have a killer run of posts regarding that concept or algo: identify chord, identify scale or cage fragment positio. Quick look to. the next chord to see the distance in terms of measures. Then map 1 or 2 escape routes to the left or right, adjacent tto the pattern you are in. if the chord changes quickly, use the NY F.. You All finger method to go to the next chord and its scale. If it is for example a slow change on a jazz blues or a dead slow jam, show how to escape into that same mode. Way too many of us got trapped in pentatonic boxes at the same spot, unable to escape the box at will musically.

[@theradbros6462]

Hey Jack, this is an awesome video and I learned a ton. I had a question which you may have already answered in the video, but it probably went over my head. Can I still use this 2-1-4 shape even when I'm jamming in other keys like A mixolydian for example? From my understanding, this shape encompasses everything mixolydian and you can just change the root to fit the key? Thanks man love watching!

[@jacksnax4guitar460]

Yes.100% just move the root to the new key….provided it’s mixolydian

[@jacobbenton9500]

You probably have the most underrated guitar channel on KZbin. Your lessons are always chock full of tasty tidbits my friend, I'm incredibly grateful for you! Don't stop with the vids please!

[@kenappelbaum8039]

I would ordinarily think of D mixolydian as an altered D major scale (b7) or a G major scale starting on D. This opened a whole new way to look at this with a different approach. I can’t wait to play around with this and incorporate it into my musical vocabulary. Thanks!

[@jacksnax4guitar460]

That’s great! Happy you’re digging it a little✌️

[@russellcrea9701]

Great lesson and definitely not just for beginners. Your middle pickup tone is very nice; can you tell me what you're playing through? Thanks

[@jacksnax4guitar460]

Thanks! It’s a Kemper stage profiler. I’m using a Top Jimi profile of a deluxe reverb and the internal simulation of a TS9 with some reverb and delay. The pickup is a Dimarzio VV “blues” with no tone knob connected to the pickup

[@russellcrea9701]

@@jacksnax4guitar460 thank you, I have a few Dimarzios but you've got me wanting to check the vv Blues out!

[@jacksnax4guitar460]

@@russellcrea9701 it’s good and quiet

[@tamirvardi]

the best teacher on youtube 🤘. would be awesome if you did a lesson on how to jam on a single chord(like fire on the mountain b chord)

[@fluffhead74]

Hands down the absolute best guitar instruction on KZbin. Congrats and thank you!

[@hebrewuser]

Another great lesson but you're still not showing us how you're playing the backing track. This is critical for a person like me who needs to apply this concept over the correct rhythm. Please include an explanation of this in the future. For those of us using a looper, understanding how you're playing the rhythm is critical.

[@jacksnax4guitar460]

Still not? This free lesson was made last year….please take it easy. As for the loop, It’s literally one chord. D7. In the interest of time, I’m not always able to break down everything in my lessons. I do think it’s reasonable to expect someone who’s soloing to be able play a one chord loop and understand rhythm guitar.

[@hebrewuser]

@@jacksnax4guitar460 I apologize Jack -- I meant no disrespect. Your lessons mean a great deal to me and have been a critical part of my development. I recognize you are offering them for free and I can appreciate the time crunch. I only mean to convey that I find your rhythm chops as amazing as your lead playing and I want so badly to see how you are using your right hand to phrase the rhythm even if it is one chord or even half of one chord; your subtlety in handling the strings is what makes your backing tracks pop. Again... I meant no disrespect and I should have been more careful with my wording.

[@jacksnax4guitar460]

@@hebrewuser OK…thanks for clarifying your meaning. No problem.

[@ranliu7680]

You are the first teacher let mixolydian make sense to me! Thank you

[@MrPete-pe6uk]

NY shape...got the ways and means

[@svsugvcarter]

Absolute stunner of a visual conceptualization. I'd love to see more lessons in this shape-based approach. Thanks much!

[@jacksnax4guitar460]

Thanks, I'll try!!!!

[@a_dubs_]

Mr. Jack, Thanks for this one! Was watching this before I went to bed (Didn't have a guitar in my hand lol) and as soon a you introduced the 4th chord arpeggio on top of the 5th chord, a light bulb went off. I didn't even need to play to understand. Just started on this Dead journey about a year ago and glad I found you and Michael Palmisano. You two have completely changed the way I approach and play the guitar. Thanks! PS once I get some scratch up, I'll be emailing you for some lessons.

[@jacksnax4guitar460]

Happy to help! Thanks for the comment

[@markbaum9615]

Nice..the conclusion was a Jerry Eric Johnson fusion.......quite pleasant

[@jacksnax4guitar460]

Both are influences for sure! That’s said, I’m always looking for easy ways to share a sound…maybe open a door or two for folks who are looking for a sound that’s trapped in their head. Thanks for watching!

[@Ben-tx5kz]

Plzzz more videos like this tailored specifically towards mixolydian-truly a game changing mode used in so many great guitar songs. Big fan, Jack, and as always, righteous tone, brother.

[@jacksnax4guitar460]

Thanks Ben! I appreciate the comment. When I get back to work I’ll hopefully be able to make some more videos about this intriguing and essential mode of the Major scale.

[@guitpizz]

Thanks so much for a lesson you did not give 😊. I was listening to your lesson sound only and got the middle finger thing BUT I applied it in a totally different way that gave me a massive positioning inside into mixo. I have to give you 50% of the discovery...

[@jacksnax4guitar460]

Happy to “half helped”!

[@ruthhancock7665]

A fantastic lesson, and I thank you, Sir. Very concisely explained.

[@jacksnax4guitar460]

@@ruthhancock7665 thank you

[@georgebennett2243]

Jack, just as useful as your first excellent treatise on MIXOLYDIAN...your strat is clear and articulate..notes have body...very nice.

[@jacksnax4guitar460]

Thanks George

[@jamesjones-rp6cl]

The NY shape is pretty common here in the city of Brotherly love as well I'm sorry to say , lol . Just great stuff Jack !!! Thanks so much !! Would these be considered modal arpeggios?? I saw a Rick Gram Video where he did modal arpeggios and it's kinda the same idea either way Thanks so much this extremely useful stuff here !!!! As always tons of love ❤ from Philadelphia!!

[@jacksnax4guitar460]

Thanks for the comedy and the comment! Not a modal arp per sé. This is more basic than that in my opinion. This is more of a shape based lesson. A quick and dirty way to get someone up and going with the Mixolydian sound. The fact that I’m showing off a little just shows what can be done with this idea…

[@chancethegreat]

This is sort of like your bird song lesson I was snackin on or trying to snack. I got the first part down that has these mixo arpeggios in in but then switches to this skip note thing that I am lost on. Maybe I should be commenting on that video. anyway your stuff is awesome. I have about 4 youtube guitarist that are the best.

[@jacksnax4guitar460]

Hi Chance, I’m sorry it’s not easier for you to get through the material. If you’d like to chat for a minute about this be on the lookout for an Office Hours session or you can always reach me at my email and set up a short zoom call.

[@thomasmcelhone3924]

Every time I watch you < I'd thought I was moving up the latter in feet , and I find out i'd been moving in inches

[@jacksnax4guitar460]

Sorry… I’ve felt that way myself. I totally get it. Just stick with it.

[@ianquittner6067]

Close the door and the light stays on!

[@kenny3485]

Love the NY Shape (🖕)... ❤ this lesson! Thank you!

[@jacksnax4guitar460]

You're so welcome!

[@unknown-dm8mk]

Thx man subbed

[@flatfifth5876]

Dude this is awesome stuff thank you I can't wait to go home and utilize those patterns

[@jacksnax4guitar460]

Thanks!!!

[@lazylightning5496]

This is f^cking brilliant! Change gears if you must but keep stuff like this coming on the channel. Loving the office hours.

[@jacksnax4guitar460]

Thanks! Lots of these already recorded…hope you’ll examine the playlists

[@lazylightning5496]

@@jacksnax4guitar460 always! Hope to do another lesson eventually. This is like 2-1-2 arps; forces you to get out of linear ruts. Seems to work for Maj7 vamps, too. Different shapes, same idea.

[@DJBTunes4U]

This is so helpful! Thank you!!

[@jacksnax4guitar460]

Happy to help

[@worldwarmini3919]

Triad pairs!! 🤫 great one bro!

[@jacksnax4guitar460]

You already know!

[@simon2343]

Very Kimockesk sweeet ,love the tone

[@jacksnax4guitar460]

Compliment accepted!!!

[@sisuriffs]

You are an excellent teacher!

[@jacksnax4guitar460]

Thanks!

[@sheaiek]

I remember you used the NY shape in your Bird Song lesson

[@jacksnax4guitar460]

I’m old… I repeat myself!

[@sheaiek]

@@jacksnax4guitar460 no its great to have a further breakdown! This shape has become a staple in my mixo noodling. Great vid!!

[@Gratefulern]

Nice ☮️

[@jacksnax4guitar460]

Thanks for watching/listening

[@sikari72kukur]

Wow. Game changer.

[@jacksnax4guitar460]

Hi Doug, thanks a bunch for checking it out. I really hope it helps open doors for folks.

[@sikari72kukur]

@@jacksnax4guitar460 Been running it all morning w Touch of Gray 💥

[@shrevewaxter4876]

I always think of Doors key/bass lines when those three notes are used in various places according to song! Like their song “20th Century Fox”. Nice lesson 👍👍

[@jacksnax4guitar460]

That’s true… it is used as a bit of a beginners blues baseline.