Joe Satriani Lesson 'On the Modes' #1 (synchronized)

Joe Satriani about modes. Video and audio synchronized .

[@CalvinEdmonson]

Using the school of rock analogy, Joe is a college professor with many PHD's and I have been held back in the first grade for 40 consecutive years.

[@rickyjones7282]

Joe Satriani is a Real player who's constantly full of great surprise!! His work NEVER gets old & he's definitely getting better all the time!! He's a real super hero of music & I learn something new every time I listen to his music!!

[@joesatriani1200rulez]

Joe just has such a great imagination and how he thinks of the modes, its completely different from anyone else, and rather than just shredding up and down the modes like everybody else does, he looks at why its different and what can be done with it, this is why all of joe's songs have such a powerful meaning and strong melody to them, he can sure tell a great story with his songs and how he thinks of it. Absolutely Incredible!

[@autocrow]

It's cool when someone as famous as Joe Satriani takes the time to talk about modes.

[@david-ky7rt]

Check out Lee Ritenour, a true master of the Guitar

[@david-ky7rt]

Yes, I agree, i didn't mean that Joe isn't a master, but i do seriously think Lee Ritenour is a Grand master, his sight reading is unreal, a lot of guitar players cannot sight read, i really do not know if Joe Satriani sight reads, don't get me wrong, Joe Satriani is a great player,

[@ociroid]

I love both Lee Ritenour and Joe Satriani. They are both good at what they do. Lee is, of course, probably extremely trained in sight reading. Perhaps, Joe as well. I'm sure in terms of theory, they both know the same stuff. Just to add to this conversation. I think Pat Metheny is probably like Joe and Lee combined. :D

[@david-ky7rt]

Lee Ritenour is the BEST

[@autocrow]

But does he give free KZbin guitar lessons? : )

[@IDVDalot]

GREAT TO HEAR A MUSICAL GENIUS SPEAK ABOUT MUSIC!

[@jobero5769]

He describes everything better than any teacher I've heard

[@DekkarJr]

Same.

[@genustinca5565]

For all you rythm guitarists out there: the same philosophy Satriani underlines here can be applied to chords, shapes and chord progression; mix m up, use different keys and see how they connect and what that does to emotional response

[@BeansMaskSheen]

learn the key signatures and where every note is on the neck, then this will make sense. Modes are just altered scales based off the 7 basic scales: Major, natural Minor, harmonic minor #6, melodic minor #6,#7 ascending b6,b7 descending, Augmented, 1/2 diminished, diminished. Learn your 12 intervals, triads, root/3rd/5th/7th..etc.

[@camilonmendezmusic]

Harmonic minor is #7*

[@enjoyCarlos]

Joe's wearing a Guns n Roses T-Shirt...! :-) So cool!

[@farshidjamali]

Master + a GUNS n ROSES t-shirt + that eye catching ibanez... what a lovely trio

[@marksmith7764]

The fast way to recognize and learn diatonic scale modes is to relate them to major scale sources that you already know ! Ex. Lydian scale is s major scale built from the 5th degree of the lydian tonic tone ...so E Lydian = B major scale ...Dorian is 1 whole step higher than its major scale source Ex . E Dorian is D major scale ...do this for all 7 modes because the chords harmony is the same !

[@spamnegg.1798]

The thing about modes is the first mode or major scale is just as exotic sounding as any other. I practiced mixolydian for days on end and didn't play anything else and when I reverted to a straight major scale the 7th note really stood out to me as slightly obtuse or 'strong' due to my ear being very familiar with the Mixo played previously. I really love Locrian mode for fusion style stuff, I like the unresolved tension.

[@Shalva87]

They are not thinking about intervals, they are feeling them

[@JCridford]

Not only is the guy a great technician and theorist, but he actually knows how to explain the stuff in plain terms: As soon as I watched this lesson, I finally 'got it' with modes!

[@cbl512]

We should be charged a billion dollars to watch this video. So much great information here (and in the 2nd vid).

[@MsDavo123]

"You gotta look at the scale and see which triads build off each scale"-priceless sentence just amazing!🤔

[@classicartfoundation639]

Amazingly confusing yes 😊

[@fianvierecke2755]

it actually makes sence. It will click and you will get it

[@MsDavo123]

Fian Vierecke i was not sarcastic but yeah thanks

[@anthonyorre320]

Lock Down Society - If you were to number the intervals of any scale where “1” represents “Root”, “2” becomes the second interval and so on, start by playing the set “1,3,5”. Next play the set of “2,4,6” and continue the pattern until the last interval you will have played all the diatonic (only the notes of the current scale) triads for your scale or mode.

[@t3hgir]

I remember in high school learning modes and thinking they were the coolest thing ever, they still are!

[@leehuff4114]

You are by far and then some the best of all time my friend thank you for everything leebone

[@leehuff4114]

You are my very fav guitar player in the world.I love everything you do Joe and thank so very much. Everything you do gives me life.

[@lonewolflifestyle]

I've come back to this video from time to time for nearly ten years now, it has had immense value and impact in helping me understand the modes and bring elements together musically, but it also just sounds delicious. Every time I come back, somehow I understand it a little more, I catch something I didn't the time before.

[@jazznotes3802]

I love Joe, one of my all time favourite players. He’s the main reason I still play guitar today! But I think this is a horrible & confusing way to view the modes. It’s also the “long road to modal mastery.” Viewing modes like this will take YEARS to memorise all over the fretboard. Also their completely taken out of context, he’s basically modulating every time he changes mode. We need to learn them within the same Key to fully understand what they really are and where they come from. After all they’re all derived from a single major/diatonic scale or are simply alterations of it. I’ll be doing a video on this in the future.

[@jibzy73]

One of my heroes!...hearing "Always with me, always you" on the radio as well as the Beatles influenced me to pick up the guitar; love you Satch

[@minkorrh]

Since I started listening to him back in the late 80's, his ability to switch modes within a song and change the tone is the one thing I thought was just too cool about his music.

[@xinxintao7669]

best description of modes and how to apply them practically. Incredible lesson from a true master.

[@Thill1116]

Greatest electric guitar teacher on the planet, among other accomplishments.

[@satchfan2010]

Joe explains everything with amazing clarity!

[@1973wildcatman]

This is what separates Satch from the garden variety shredder. One thing I have discovered is that the context of a mode against what would normally be played is what makes it interesting but there is a reason that popular music and almost all conventional melody and tonal harmony fell to the ionian and variations of the aeolian or major and minor because they work the best if you want to sing a song about the Southland etc. Joe has internalized the "other" modes to the point of hearing them like you and I hear Ionian and and perhaps aeolian which is the secret. Just grabbing modes to grab modes for the sake of playing the old church modes won't get you anywhere. But, that's why he's Satch and can create such interesting instrumental music. What an inspirational musician!

[@sinphonyh]

GURU, MASTER, PROFESSOR... all in one!!!

[@danielbarnes6420]

How blessed is the modern day guitarist that not only do they get to witness the all time lord of the guitar bar none ( JOE SATCH BOOGIE MSATER ) he is also the best personality and the best teacher to ever play guitar , joe you are definitely from another planet and it’s one far superior to ours , you are a special person on this earth and we all love you 🎸🪕🎻

[@6Metal6God69]

What he explains here is somthing every single musician should naturally think about. And here somthing I'd like to add for some read; he uses a lot of what i call double and triple time notes in his improv examples, he plays some nice slow blending notes and then "breaks down" the time with 2 or 3 quick notes and returns. Meaning 2 or even 3 notes are used as 1 quarter note or an 8th note depending on the rhythm if in 4/4

[@kennethgnielsen]

Excellent insight into modes. The exploring into and creativity in the process is fantastic. Joe keeps it simple enough that I can keep my feet on the ground and learn these concepts as a beginner. Thanks so very much for this.

[@TheIMontageCentral]

My God, this guy is a genius.. I WILL master music theory eventually, if there's ever a reason.. Satriani's ability is it.

[@david-ky7rt]

Check out Lee Ritenour, he is in a different league to Satriani

[@minkorrh]

Check out Steve Stine. He can explain modes in 5 minutes and you'll 'get it'. It's not that difficult. Once you learn the theory it's up to you to apply it it the fretboard. Here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmm3n4uGibOjiJI

[@fireoffenix100]

Great as musician, even greater as proffesor. Satch is amazing!

[@elvisrios756]

this should be around 2006... and I saw it back then... but tonight... this is the first time I am finally able to understand everything he is talking about!!!

[@mistersooty]

Joe Satriani playing Lydian mode sounds like Flying in a Blue Dream.

[@ricstormwolf]

Guys like Satriani and Vai can play scales and sound awesome.

[@hawkwind8468]

Joe u r da man!..very intelligent fellow here..I can't remember anything from my high school teacher:)

[@fwfrazorx]

If I could take lessons from one pro, this is the guy.

[@petecabrina]

+fwfrazorx He just gave you a lesson, and he gives many more on other videos. The internet is cool hey? :)

[@fwfrazorx]

+petecabrina Yes but its not like a one on one lesson. Not even close.

[@James-hh1lq]

He was very strict and he would send you home if you didn't do your homework . And Alex skolnick said he was very particular who he would teach .

[@fwfrazorx]

+James Evans I took a year of lessons from a GIT grad and he was the same about homework. If he didn't think you have it your all he would tear you up. I did my homework but I give lessons now and of course can't get the students he can, sometimes have trouble with students that don't take it as serious as I did. I tell them first, I can't want it more than they do and I have let a few go for wasting our time but it's hard to keep a lot of students. I have 5, my goal was six but with fishing season here lol I'm not filling the slot until winter lol.

[@tonycatalano3992]

There are two naming conventions. One is like Mixolydian b6, where people simply compare it to a major scale mode with alterations. Alternatively, many of those scales have gotten more unique names e.g Aeolian Dominant. Generally if you have a scale that matches another mode but 3 and/or 7 are altered to make it a natural 3 and b7, dominant is thrown on there. Phrygian Dominant (fifth mode Harmonic Minor), Lydian Dominant (Third Mode Melodic Minor) and Aeolian Dominant (Fifth Mode MM).

[@789Livingfull]

You are awesome for sharing this leant alot!

[@yellowguitars01]

So simple yet tasteful

[@abrarjahinnafi1634]

It's amazing how western musicians are being inspired by eastern classical and making beautiful music !

[@utooberblooper]

they are modes,they sound eastern but they are worldly

[@abrarjahinnafi1634]

I know what modes are.

[@veidorje1681]

there are also synthetic modes like : oriental ; enigmatic etc In the seventies john mac laughlin published a song book at the time of mahavishnu orchestra listing them (about 8 or 10 different unknown modes) anyway THANKS TO YOU JOE for teaching kids how to get it right technology has made it much easier for beginners today

[@piedpeter1]

I totally identify with Joe's thinking! I play 10 different instruments and styles and love to mash them up with the electric guitar my favorite instrument!

[@freddym.m.9424]

What an awesome teacher

[@leehuff4114]

Thanks again Joe........Leebone

[@MrGuitars8]

One of The Masters !!!

[@DurianShredder]

Third time watching this, I catch on to more each time.

[@aproctor1968]

Thumbs up, great explanation.

[@scottfree6]

Shit Joe's a genius!!!

[@charlielaiho4732]

Key E natural major - E Lydian - B Mixolydian-A Phrygian - Am Harmonic

[@GardenOfHedon]

Far out- great lesson

[@downhill240]

I am in awe!

[@pzmerlegregory6369]

Mind blown!!

[@sabahudincerimovic8372]

Det is amejzing gajs, tenk yu so mach

[@BryanDenham]

he is starting to not sound like a martian any more i can almost understand a few words he is talking about and is starting to make since.i think these videos are priceless Thank you for the info

[@verneattaboi6517]

Every time he hits that phrygian scale, hot damn

[@electriccreamman4977]

Wish he taught me!

[@iBasskung]

Super cool!

[@ThrashRoC]

Cool Joe !!

[@nhdeitmers]

Such a great video. Going from the basic theory over practice and application to emotional themes as a practical use/desired goal. Couldn't have been more to the point. Thank you so much! Now here's a question for you pro shredders ;) when I think about modes while I play them I tend to switch between two different approaches. I either build the scale starting on any of the root notes, (which is how I understood Joe saying he learned to play any of the modes across two octaves for a start) this gives me a better idea of where the intervals are but sounds a little stiff because I have to jump from root to root. Also I will get lost as soon as I start speeding up or shifting position. My second approach is thinking in 3 note per string scale patterns, which gives me a solid grid all over the neck so I can go as fast as I want without getting lost. This is more fluent of course but I'm having a hard time thinking about any intervals. I often hear people say: "Well, it's easy to learn mixolydian. It's just one note different from a major scale." I know. But how do you play it fast? Do you still think "major" and always know when to play that minor seventh? Same with phrygian dominant. I know it's just one note different from phrygian. But I still have to learn it as a completely different fingering, right? So how do you approach playing different scales and what is your thought process behind it?

[@cantstopmike311]

He's like in the blues clues house

[@DatKan]

Oh my god! Now, I need to memorize All the Scales!

[@DatKan]

Really? ohw waw. I didnt know that. Thanks, man!

[@spicecrop]

Three of the modes are the exact same scale pattern , but just start on different notes. It is really not that hard once you have at it. There are just five basic patterns for the Diatonic Major scale and the modes have the same pattern , but start on different notes. But the pattern doesn't change.

[@DatKan]

***** Ok bro, thanks! I'll keep that in mind. =]

[@tom434911]

spicecrop That is actual true for all modes. I wanted to reply to this so anyone else reading the comment would hopefully understand that point. I think you are confusing a mode with a particular fingering pattern. A lot of people do that, especially early on. Play that minor scale starting on A at the 5th fret of the low E string, there's the Aeolian mode. In the same key of C, playing from the E at the 12 fret gives you the Phrygian mode and also the Lydia mode with the same pattern, etc. While that is true, it is also true that the same pattern at the 12th fret is also G mixolydian if you center around a G tonic, A Aeolian over an A tonic, etc. Modes are NOT fingerings patterns. A mode is only a mode when it is applied over a certain harmony or tonic. Do not confuse the way we (at least some of us) organize the fretboard versus how to play a certain mode. Any major scale pattern can produce any of its relative modes, anywhere on the neck, no matter what fingering pattern you are using for that key or scale. G major is the same fingering pattern in the same location as A Dorian, B phrygian, C lydian, D mixolydian, E minor (Aeolian), or F# Locrian. The only difference is the context, the tonic the pattern is played over. Hope that keeps someone else from staying confused for far too long, like I did!

[@tom434911]

WM 710 You may have already figured this out, but you got some advice that may keep you from having the ultimate "aha" moment when it comes to scales and modes and their patterns. Have a look at my other reply. Hope you either already figured this out or that it helps you!

[@TawjWarner]

Master class

[@oscardarrell]

nice tshirt Joe 😀

[@donnyswanson6186]

Saying phrygian is enough as the dominant 7th is your last note before the octave of the root there for in its given position in Phrygian mode the 3rd position of the scale has the dominant 7th along with flat 2nd minor 3rd 4th and 5th natural flat 6 and flat or dominant 7th

[@PopovSB]

Let's compare the Phrygian scale (minor) and the Phrygian major (dominant): 1 b2 b3 4 5 b6 b7 ( phr minor) 1 b2 3 4 5 b6 b7 (phr major or dominant phr, or 5mode of harmonic minor. M3 is leading tone (E7 to Am or g# to a). Flat 7 is not dominat tone because we have b7 in all minor modes (natural).Dominant tone is major third of Dom7chord (g# in.E7) and dominant tone is rise seven.in A minor (harmonic 7).

[@PopovSB]

And sorry my English )

[@alexdemaree1622]

Joe is a guitar wizard!!! a god of recording imagination! lol real shit

[@david-ky7rt]

You wanna check out LEE RITENOUR, a true technician of the guitar, Lee is my ultimate guitar player, his early album "Feel The Night", 1978 album, the guitar playing on that album is amazing.

[@133starscream]

you should check out jason becker and marty friedman too

[@JudgeDrey]

*MIND = BLOWN*

[@bigbluesyshredderybluesgui3876]

great modes lesson

[@chucknuqui6770]

this is gold!

[@donaldduck5970]

great lesson

[@nagesh1976]

His t shirt says how open he is about music

[@blogsterification]

the E phrygian dominant has an eastern heady feel to it.nice tutorial

[@Selkirk69]

I always thought Lydian was a jazz mode but.....lesson learned

[@transamman69]

I wish he was my teacher, he explains it all so well

[@LoveProWrestling]

Joe demonstrates a few basic techniques...I want to buy the album.

[@bandpassmess]

When you get into the ZONE . 👍🏾👍🏾

[@Burntshocker]

Yes. That e ringing out makes all the difference!!

[@tom434911]

Burntshocker So true! Modes are ALL about context! A lot of people confuse modes with fingerings patterns and how we organize the fretboard, and never see the bigger picture that makes it all click.

[@TR_Hellem]

Thanks.

[@merttalay9702]

he s style is so interesting

[@carlkevinhernandez8455]

wow cool guitar i wish i have one :3

[@sazopro]

He's wearing a GNR t-shirt, therefore Slash must be respected. Slash haters gonna hate...

[@SluffAdlin]

i am glad that he at least acknowledges the bands music. Slash may not be a virtuoso but he has a damn good ear. Slash once said in a reply to a question that Satriani "doesn't like me that much".

[@laserflight]

Its like Hulk wearing a Superman shirt

[@user-sn8jt6ez5t]

El maestro

[@Decalto35]

lol a gnr t shirt. Never thought he was into that

[@Decalto35]

LOLOLOL THIS MADE MY DAY.

[@Decalto35]

like legit not being sarcastic :)

[@donnyt7799]

Cool af

[@robertomedina6112]

Couldn't help but chuckle at his comment @ 3:36. Ha ha!

[@roygertel]

Guns n Roses T-shirt ! Cool Joe !

[@moondog50002000]

I didn't learn anything from this video . Grasshopper is ready master !

[@TheMudskipper999]

nice t-shirt is Cool too

[@RICKROCKERTHEORIGIONAL]

Matter of consolidation and portabilty. Tool box niceties.

[@DSKim-ej5uf]

best~!

[@TheGreatAlan75]

I guess it is fun to be a guitar nerd and turn rock and roll into a classroom exercise but completely not necessary.

[@MrMagnosis]

Ibanez JS1000 I believe.

[@redrose283]

Guns n Roses tshirt!!!!

[@777BULLDOZER]

Awesome! :-P

[@peymanzarei1808]

is there any PDF for this video ?

[@PirateMuffinDaniel]

2:21 Aeolian Dominant? If it raises its third to a major third wouldn't it just be Mixolydian b6? And if the minor third stays along with the minor seventh, wouldn't it just be regular Aeolian?

[@timtaylorguitarnut]

what is this from, is this part of a bigger lesson? also no locking nut,madness !

[@VivekKhati]

I'm gonna make a Guitar Temple in Mumbai,India where I'll keep his Idol.

[@FittedShirtChicago]

ok that hat though - how am i supposed to pay attention while he's wearing that

[@EmmanuelMorin1973]

Can someone tell the month and year of that Guitar World mag? Is it April 2006?