Modes Explained Effective and Crystal Clear (Guitar Tutorial with Examples)

[@QJamTracks]

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[@thruxtonvalrico67]

Hmmm... The e-book is out of stock? Is there a new link? Thank you.

[@jojojojojojojojojojojojob]

what about the key?? does the key change? if im playing g major scale and use c lydian, what key am i in? still G or now C??

[@empiremanagement1015]

Hi I’m really horrible at this because I try to really analyse and build off of that but at 7:00 you show a major scale but the A is missing in the scale but you have B there in place of it ? Typo ? Because it’s things like that that really make it a struggle to truly embrace the knowledge . Also I wish you didn’t deviate from the formula of playing the scales slowly and with individual notes like you did in the beginning. Your English is superb but at times I could not hear clearly and yet again got stuck in a whirlpool of confusion . Hope you can clarify is that was a typo Ty

[@ChristosNikolisOfficial]

You’re a star, mate! 🌟

[@fightingstudent2363]

Jesus Christ, i watched so many explanations about modes and finally after this one, i did understand, Thx!

[@8888Dino8888]

Me Too thanks very much

[@8888Dino8888]

At last something I understand thanks a million

[@HighVybeTribe]

Is cheese and rice

[@edmurtorres9432]

Likewise my brother!

[@Carlos28803]

Exactly! Same here

[@abdullashaarif8995]

I understood it in the first 5 minutes. I’ve failed to understand this for years now. This was the perfect explanation of something so simple everyone else complicates so much

[@scottydog62]

Agreed,between this video and also Zombie guitar "Brian Kelly" has a very simplified explanation as well, For "my" brain, Brian explains things a little slower but between the 2 guys, you can learn everything you need to know about the fretboard and its applications.

[@5400bowen]

Sorry, he explains it all wrong in the first 5 minutes. Thereafter this is pretty much useless.

[@JB19504]

What is wrong? Please let me know. I do not want to be led astray. He seems pretty knowledgeable.

[@zepkauvaka8316]

FINALLY, SOMEONE MAKES SENSE OF THIS WHOLE MODE THING.... THANK YOU

[@mod.3x]

dude, you're a wizard. before watching this video i only knew how to play the d minor scale, but after watching it, i magically was able to jam in G dorian, A phrygian, Bb lydian, C mixolydian and A locrian.

[@ariearia4891]

God finally, someone who explain modes without overcomplicate it. All this times.

[@delinquense]

One of the best things about this explanation is the fact that no new patterns were introduced. So, if you know your patterns well, you can modify which pattern you play where depending on the particular mode you are in. That's HUGE!

[@bobbyincidemetal]

Holy shit!!!! I am beyond myself with excitement. Finally!!!! I have watched hours of modes videos and been lost. This video unlocked it for me. You can’t possibly know how much I appreciate this/you.

[@QJamTracks]

Thanks Bobby!

[@ourclarioncall]

its easy to understand. its also easy for a teacher to utterly confuse and hinder a stundent when tryng to teach modes.

[@lbrandon1227]

Im in love with these videos...I subscribed instantly...thank u for your service!

[@Rickjinxx]

Finally i can understand modes by realizing that 8:49 is the key of any modes you want to play thanks man ❤

[@dktracks3192]

Dude... My guitar teacher teached me dorian mode last week and i didnt understand anything...i searched yt videos but still nothing... With you i not only understood dorian, but every mode, positions and shapes, thank you!!

[@QJamTracks]

That's so nice to hear :)

[@bctl9]

The visuals, the things you choose to repeat and emphasize, your concise wording, and the overall structure of this video... It's all so perfectly done to help me understand this. Thanks so much man!

[@reptilesfishandmore]

Im happy this pandemic has given me so much time to study more music topics and techniques, especially related to the guitar.

[@stephenclarke3990]

I feel very sorry for you ❗️🙄

[@EnglishVeteran]

Pandemic. Pandemic...... Must of missed that ......

[@Gunn27]

@@stephenclarke3990I feel sorry for you. Watching a music lesson on KZbin then slagging someone off for learning from the music lesson. Get a life pal 👍

[@tr762]

1. Conocer el número de grado de cada modo. 2. Saber que del 3er. al 4to. grado y del 7mo. a la siguiente octava de la escala mayor hay un semitono. 3. Asignarle a la nota a utilizar el número de grado del modo deseado y avanzar progresivamente hasta la siguiente octava tomando en cuenta los semitonos del punto 2. No se necesitan diagramas solo practicarlo hasta automatizarlo. Por supuesto que es la mejor lección sobre el tema! Excelente material!

[@xwinglover]

I wish I found this 2 years ago when I started exploring modes. For me it went back to the basics and my journey is further along, but you have brilliantly explained this. I will be refering this lesson to people who are starting out and want to know about learning the modes.

[@QJamTracks]

Thanks man for you're nice comment. Glad to see this video helps you out :) And thanks for sharing.

[@diabetespotato5388]

i still have some questions. If there's a backing track that plays D major scale chord : D - Bm - A - G. Simple progression. Which modes can i use? Thank you so much.

[@xwinglover]

@@diabetespotato5388 The mode is driven by the chords in the track and what the tonic / home chord is. In your jam track, given the tonic / home chord is the D and the other chords in this track belong diatonically (i.e. in strict music theory) to the key of D-major (chords being D, Em, F#m, G, A, Bm, C#dim), your mode would be D-major (also called Ionian). But say the same chords in your jam track were re-arranged in the order of Bm-D-A-G, the song would be different and have a different flavour (given the minor start/end). The mode of this track would now be B minor (Aeolian) given the home chord / tonic is the Bm chord, despite all the chords still coming from the parent D-major key. Again, if the same chords in the jam track were rearranged to be A-G-Bm-D, the sound would be different again. A song starting on the 5th note of the scale (A) using the D major scale would make the mode A-Mixoldydian with its own sound / flavour. It again uses the exact same chords as those in D-major, but having the A chord as home / tonic and its own flavour (mixolydian is used often by AC/DC and rock songs). Summary: each of these re-arranged progressions in the jam track use the same chords, but mixed u create a different music style / flavour. When soloing, you can use those exact same notes from the parent key, but the tonic is the focus. You are soloing in the key of D in any of the modes taken from the D major parent scale (e.g. B minor, A mixolydian, G lydian, E dorian, F# phrygian, etc). Once you get this, then you can then explore how to mix modes together, and how music is sometimes constructed using different modes of the same parent key, and sometimes to parallel keys, or that breaking the laws of music can be used to create new music (blues does this playing the minor scale over its parallel major). Or that you could jam over a drone note usings several modes to create different flavours. For example drone note of say C played continuously, with no other chord changes, and you start to play a C mixolydian progression, then move to Ionian, but then change to a minor flavour mid-song e.g. c dorian and then aeolian). Lots of movie scores mix modes even across bar changes. Look for David Bennett Piano channel in Star Wars and how they create feelings: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHWZk4xtjL-Jrsk&ab_channel=DavidBennettPiano. A bit complex, but you will get some of it, and why modes can be used to make us feel a certain way. Overall, the chords drive the key, and the home note drives the mode. The less specific the chords, the more you can experiment across modal flavours to create music to suit the musical story.

[@diabetespotato5388]

@@xwinglover sir, thank you so much for explaining things to a random amateur like me. Really. Thank you so much, i get it now!

[@xwinglover]

@@diabetespotato5388 I tried to keep it simple. It took me years for it to click. Videos like this and a simple explanation is all I wished for too 😂. Rewatch the video with the context of my explanation and it will make even more sense. Have a great day.

[@Chu_Strums]

This is the best modes explanation video I've ever seen!

[@ilariochiera8361]

Finally some one made me clear my head of all the confusion on modes. Thanks

[@vanees8241]

I'm not a guitarist but this must be the best and clearest explanation I've got so far on modes, thank you so much sir!

[@paulgoldstein2002]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Only 7 minutes in and finally I get modes. Watched countless video explanations but always gave up in frustration. What a relief.

[@Kynos1]

All the videos I watched only explain how to play the modes, but not the theory behind them. Thanks for explaining this clearly.

[@JeremyBec]

Watching this video for the fourth time, finally got everything down. This video is so well made, I just wasn't ready for it. If someone's struggling like I did, I'd suggest to take the time and first learn the major scales and their notes all accross the fretboard. When you can recognize notes from a scale and play it without thinking then modes truly start making sense. They're simply differents ways of exploring the major scale. Good luck and thanks for this wonderful video !

[@ryanwalker3015]

Man, this is so good. It wrapped up and pieced together different lessons and videos I've watched. You're great at making this understandable. Thanks man.

[@diabetespotato5388]

i still have some questions. If there's a backing track that plays D major scale chord : D - Bm - A - G. Simple progression. Which modes can i use? Thank you so much.

[@FallenLight0]

@@diabetespotato5388 .

[@highlifebeats4943]

This is the only video on youtube that explains it properly. Amazing job.10/10

[@RajeevNandiMusic]

15 years of guitar playing and I finally got the confusion regarding modes all out of the way. Kudos to you. Thankyou

[@QJamTracks]

Thanks Rajeev. You're welcome :)

[@keithhuckabee9859]

The best explanation of modes "with good examples of the tonal qualities" I've ever listened to.

You did it! This is the best modes explanation I've ever watched. Thank you!

[@QJamTracks]

Thank you so much for the compliment François! :)

[@Wasaia]

Yes, indeed!

[@brennanpwoods]

Same! Best I've watched. Thanks!

[@tonymccormick21]

Slick, professional, comprehensive. One of the very best. Note….once you “get” modes, you’ll say yeah they’re easy to understand. But the video requires a little time and attention. And the modes themselves will require practice

[@Sloozer45]

I get here two years after this vid was posted, but I'm just moved to say that this is the FIRST time that I've been able to follow an instructor explaining music theory of modes. I'm so grateful and happy - I feel excited enough to actually pick-up the guitar that I had put down and will also be shopping for a keyboard/piano next year based on this excitement.

[@pauleensomusic5265]

The best video on understanding modes on the internet.

[@jackh577]

Yes!! For once a mode tutorial that talks about the importance of emphasizing the half steps!! Soo many other mode tutorials never mention this critical fact. These graphics are also vert helpful.

[@dennishardesty2092]

Wow! This guy is good. He openly shares his talent to tease apart and explain modes. He is worthy of emulation.

[@user-rr5cm8wf7m]

Amazing video! I’ve watched way too many videos about modes and scales than I would like to admit, and this is the only one that has made it understandable and approachable. Thanks!

[@eatsleepdrums]

Absolutely wonderful video. I have a degree in music and a masters degree in composition but this is the most clear description of modes i've come across. Keep up the great work :)

[@5400bowen]

You went to the wrong music schools. This is not correct.

[@eatsleepdrums]

@@5400bowen In fact, I attended superb music schools. I'm not sure what part of this you deem to be incorrect but I'd be happy to hear your thoughts on it. Theoretically, what is explained in the video is sound.

[@Cuisinenomade1]

This so much clearer than other videos out there. I like the fact that there isn't a guy on the screen defending to be the master teaching others but there are graphics which aid the comprehension of the student and are not focused on "how good the teacher is and how much he knows". Education MUST BE STUDENT CENTERED!! This was discovered at least a centuy ago and still not common knowledge, why?...

[@SahilNihar]

Wow...watched so many videos in KZbin but understood nothing...now from this video i feel like m gonna mastering the modes..u explained it very easily..Thanks so much..❤❤❤

[@Norton350]

Thank you my Man… finally on how to apply these modes..!!! Millions of videos teaching modes but fail to teach the practical part of what mode to use in a particular key. Thank you again.

[@BandGeekRecords]

You said it in the video intro, “Lots of videos out there that leave you with more questions.” Thank you for making a video that actually explains modes and NOT wasting my time by playing a bunch of licks that span the entire fretboard like all the other guitar videos out there. You provided a single position mode and the few leads you played provided enough color to reinforce your point. Excellent explanation and instructional techniques. BEST MODES VIDEO I HAVE EVER FOUND! You finally made modes click for me!

[@5400bowen]

He has it wrong.

[@dabombguitars6897]

Hands-down the best tutorial on modes - very clear and very helpful. The slide at 10:30 is really just about about you need to understand how to play modes.

[@QJamTracks]

Thanks!

[@tohotmosiii7898]

Absolutely brilliant, the easiest natural explanation ever regarding modes and emphasizing.

[@jovannisuperino3788]

This is the easiest explanation to comprehend when it comes to modes. You are a life saver brother. Thank you for this.

[@davidhayward4581]

Narrated perfectly, you have unlocked the Modes for me, its so easy to get stuck in 1box shape thanks so much for making uncomplicated, for guitar players like me I stayed away from them for years because i did not understand the concept, this guy makes it easy thanks Dude .

[@QJamTracks]

Thank you David!

[@diabetespotato5388]

i still have some questions. If there's a backing track that plays D major scale chord : D - Bm - A - G. Simple progression. Which modes can i use? Thank you so much.

[@gillu6146]

That’s the best video on the Internet if you want to learn moods. blessings to you

[@paxtabhan]

After more than a decade being self taught and countless of videos about modes...I finally understand modes thanks to you! Your lesson takes every other material out there to shame. BRAVO!

[@artnelsoncreative]

Excellent explanation. My only suggestion would be to talk about the chords that you would play over using the various modes. Thanks for posting this.

[@antonv13]

Yes please!

[@holyhandgrenades3013]

Obviously, you'd build chords off of the modes the same way you would for any other scale.

[@KaiJames06]

I must've watched at least 20 videos on modes, and this is the one that really made modes click for me. Thanks for making this video!

[@raygafa3639]

Thank you, this is one of the best (or the best) explanation of modes I have seen and heard.

[@calixtemitchel3531]

This tutorial is truly crystal clear. I now understand the modes unlike before when I tried memorising them because other video tutorials just over complicated it.

[@burpeepalgangtok5530]

This is the sort of explanation, i was looking for. Clarity and content.

[@QJamTracks]

Thanks!

[@GS44691]

Can only echo what others have said in the comments. This is by country mile the best explanation of the modes I've come across on YT. Very well done.

[@dgates6165]

FINALLY all clicked!! Got it!! Totally understand how to apply the modes!! Wow!!! That was a very clear and concise explanation! Also, you repeat yourself a lot which is extremely effective!!

[@bluzes]

Excellent video. I have gone through a gazillion videos and tabs trying to understand the modes. This is the first one that makes sense to me. Danke wel.

[@WajidAlinylonandsteel]

My struggle to understand modes comes to an end after a decade. Thank you sir!

[@skba1704]

Holy shit, after sifting through an unbelievable amount of videos on music theory, this is it... I can't believe I've found it... A video that actually *perfectly* explains everything

[@bubbles3161]

All jokes aside. This is a great lesson, it took me years to figure out what he is teaching you in 20 minutes. It's tested and true, reliable accurate information worth learning even if you don't completely understand the lesson I would save this video because it's gold.

[@fake734]

I never bothered to learn modes as it was way to complicated ! Your one lesson taught me !!!!!! U R The Best !

[@guillermoisidoro4060]

definitly you´re the best teacher on net....I decided to choose you like my personel mentor---.really you explain so clear. Thanks a lot!

[@michaeltobin9142]

It’s by far the best explanation and demonstration I’ve ever seen. I’ve had to play it over quite a few times, but practicing using a looper has helped me a whole bunch.

[@rob9709]

I’ve been studying modes for so long. I memorised them, I could play them and noticed the difference among them but I couldn’t use them because I didn’t know WHEN. In about half an hour you turned on the light 💡. Thanks 🙏, this by far the best explanation about modes.

[@samrat1803]

Completely mind blown. This was the first video i watched about modes and i think I don't need to watch any other video to understand this. 🔥Thank you.

[@QJamTracks]

Thank you Samrat

[@catsven1973]

Ten years struggling with this ! And in one single video everything is crystal clear ! Why it’s about the method to explain this where lies all the intelligence !! Thanks Subscribed ... you’re the best !

[@QJamTracks]

Thank you Sven!

[@edmurtorres9432]

Thank you so much. After so many attempts, the Greek modes FINALLY made logical sense to me…

[@DennieSparkman]

Absolutely Gold explanation of the modes! Best coverage and straight forward explanation of the modes I have ever seen! YOU THE MAN!

[@joeysimoneau]

Grab a pen and paper guys! This was the best video about modes I have ever watched.

[@michaelpizzitola6752]

This is the first explanation that make it really click for me!

[@chrisdaviesguitar]

best modes lesson on the Tube.

[@zapantalambda]

Far out! This is the best MODES tutorial so far. I can understand it so clearly. Presentation is nice. voice is mellow. pace is alright. Please do more! Thanks in adv.

[@Amir-pg6jf]

you are an absolute legend! youve done the one and only understanable and good video on the topic that ive seen, thank u so much for that.

[@Chikolad]

This is definitely the best modes video I've watched

[@StefanGBucher]

Holy hell, this is such a good, crisp explanation! Wow! I've been trying to wrap my head around the modes for years, and I think this might end up doing it! THANK YOU!

[@kalyanraman8566]

Absolutely love the way you explain modes in music! Your clarity and effective teaching style make such complex concepts easy to grasp.I have learned so much from your videos and your content is go-to -resource for any one trying to understand music theory more deeply.keep up the amazing and awesome work-You truly have a gift for teaching! I immediately subscribed your channel.

[@QJamTracks]

Thanks! :)

[@gsmmax1]

Best and most coherent video I've seen on the subject. For the first time, it all made sense to me. Thanks

[@QJamTracks]

Thanks Dr. Greg!

[@mrstrypes]

Good job. Nice graphics. I always try to present a visual when teaching modes to students. This is excellent!

[@QJamTracks]

Well thank you Steve!! Keeps me motivated :)

[@bojand81]

Thank you so much for this!❤ It’s opened my eyes! After so many hours of useless stuff… You rock!! 🤘😍🎸

[@castelodomar846]

I'll agree. Definitely the best explanation I've seen on modes so far

[@michaelsmusic3532]

The visually enhanced diagrams are grade A+++++ Makes it very easy to see what is being explained EXCELLENT work !!!

[@priyangkuburagohain]

Heard many explanations.. But can understand none.. This is the only one which made me understand modes..thank u man.. 👍

[@leroymuc]

probably the best explanation of modes on the web! great job..

[@philcoul6905]

This guy is a gifted teacher! Everything is clear. Now, back to practice.

[@QJamTracks]

Thanks Phil.

[@evh3065]

Wow I am shocked by how great of a video this is. Theory videos aren’t usually good and when I watch them I still am confused. But after watching I finally understand modes. Well done.

[@worcestersorcerer]

Thank you , thank you - it took me a while to find such a comprehensive explanation. A lot of head scratching until now. Cheers.

[@leemus1966]

This is the most enlightening video that I have ever found on the subject of modes, I definitely had an "aha" moment and finally understand how and why modes are used.

[@michaelreese9763]

I have just started trying to learn modes and have watched a few videos beore this, but your use of visuals is exactly what I needed. Thank you SO much for your creativity and teaching prowess!

[@5400bowen]

Nope, he starts off way off. I don’t care if he gets to the real point later, his first statement of what modes are is way off.

[@jeffstagg3760]

Found this video last night and have already shared it with four other players today. I have a list of “light bulb moment” videos that I frequently share with other players - thank you for adding another video to the list! Excellent explanation and truly appreciated!

[@Evstegneev]

When the title doesn't lie! Thank you very much!

[@ollyboxer6603]

You can tell this guy is a big Steve Vai fan. His style is just oozing with Vai inspired licks, and he has a Jem... Awesome!!! Also, fantastic video. I've always wondered about modes and this explains them perfectly!

[@PanzerAce760]

As soon as I saw the tree of life fret board I knew he was a Vai fanboy.

[@reizalray]

God bless you, dude. Finally I clearly understand how to use modes.

[@JohnWilliamsFromBluff]

This is a great explanation, but also I'd like to say that I really like the background music! Good job, whoever made that track.

[@jvz773]

Perhaps the best video I’ve seen yet about modes. Thanks 🙏👍🏼

[@buddha417]

Excellent !!! Clearest tuition in this topic EVER !!!

[@sumityt749]

This is best explanation.Thankyou so much for uploading this video . I really thankyou from the bottom of my heart for providing such type of informative video along with the animation and which is FREE OF COST. May god bless you ❤️

[@calthomas3]

Francois Georgy (comment below) expressed it perfectly - thank you QJamTracks for your skillful presentation - it did it for me too

[@jasonwojcik]

Finally, someone is able to explain modes and I don't walk away with more questions!!! Thank you for making this video! I have to admit that now that I understand them, it took out some of the mystique from my favorite songs. Musicians who I thought were geniuses aren't so much now. Some of them just happen to know how to effectively use those modes better than most.

[@garymarsden4078]

Mate, this video is class. I've tended to shy away from learning different modes, but you've made it so simple and easy to understand. Cheers!

[@QJamTracks]

Thanks Gary!

[@frankiengaropo7373]

Amazing information, I have been struggling for years to wrap my head around this stuff, and I think for the first time in my life I may have understood what I have been so desperately hard trying to learn. Thank you.

[@michaelsmusic3532]

YOU ROCK !!! I'm telling everyone I know to come check out your channel, keep up the AWESOME work my friend !

[@cleisonsantos6547]

this is The best way to learn modes.. nobody can explain better than that... great job 👍👍

[@oughchimayoub8499]

this is by far the best explanation about modes I've seen so far, thank you sir.

[@QJamTracks]

Thank you Oughchim!

[@antoniomaruge8218]

🥺🥺🥺🥺😭finally someone explained the scales in a simple way 😫😫😫🤩🤩🤩thank you 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@kuyatotoygrangos6700]

My GOD. I have seen so many other tutorials of the guitat mode and most of them confused me, some were good but did NOT explain the reasons why some tone and semitones are where they are. This is the best you tube video o guitar modes I have ever seen i actually learnt it so fast. Kudos to you . Wish I could meet you fretjam is really good as well it just does not go into the same depth. Just awesome. I've already told all my friends who are learning guitat. Welldone

[@QJamTracks]

Thanks!! Such a nice comment. Thanks for letting your friends know about my channel!