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

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This video is all about the modes explained in a way everyone can understand by the crystal clear graphics and enhanced explanation. We’ll grasp the essence of the modes trough various graphic representations and musical examples of what modes really are. This tutorial is pointed to everyone that wants to study the modes in an effective and understandable way. Learn to understand and use the Ionian, Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian, Aeolian and Locrian mode in this tutorial about the modes of the major scale.
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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

[@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

[@Bobcatspiritdude]

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.

[@ariearia4891]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@soapyrainmaker5367]

wdym by patterns

[@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.

[@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!

[@ArvisK]

Mindblowingly clear and detailed explanation. Thank you very much!

[@JohnnyGuitarRocks]

Fantastic lesson, one of the best I've ever seen on the topic of modes.

[@johndogwater]

This is the only music theory channel that I can comprehend, what a gem of a channel for people trying to get to grips with this stuff! Thank you!

[@keithhuckabee9859]

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

[@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.

[@sardarbelal3114]

The best tutorial of Modes in KZbin.thank you Sir

[@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.

[@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.

[@lics50001]

Thank you for this video. I was able to understand how mode works and answered the questions from some of the videos I've watched.

[@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.

[@ilariochiera8361]

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

[@jovannisuperino3788]

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

[@gemaf]

💡 💡 💡 I can’t believe how in depth your explanation is. That was fantastic. You are truly the best teacher I have ever come across when it comes to this subject. Thank you very much.

[@markmacdonald3260]

Best explanation of this I have found. Very logical and concise. Well worth watching.

[@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!

[@bobobshewob]

This is EXACTLY what I was looking for! Thank you!

[@ericdoswell8115]

This is so enlightening, thank you. I finally understand how it all works.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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 👍

[@castelodomar846]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@genzexus4833]

This really sums it up. What a simple concept. I've been lost with this for years. I kind of thought I was going to have to memorize them each individually. Thank you so much for the clarity! :D

[@ericjiajulee8402]

I agree with the others. The best modes explanation ever! I have watched and read about the modes for quite some time, but your explanation pieced it all together in a clear and cohesive way. It all makes sense now. I can't wait to practice all the modes. THANK YOU!

[@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.

[@nialld2638]

I’ve been trying to understand this for a long time. I think I’m getting the point of it now thanks for you clear explanation

[@nishparadox]

Man...This is the best explanation I have discovered on the topic. Thank you. This helps in connecting a lot of dots now.

[@omarsowan4780]

I watched 10's of videos on modes. They were all quite good and useful. However, they always left me with questions. This video answered them all! 👍 Well done. Thank you so much 🙏

[@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.

[@dennishardesty2092]

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

[@DavidNosiri]

Absolutely the best lesson, my eyes are opened. Thanks.

[@waynehughes8297]

Wow, this is making things so clear. You are The Mode Man on KZbin. Thank you so much!

[@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!

[@highlifebeats4943]

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

[@NoMeWithoutYou1]

This is by far the best modal tutorial I have watched. I will be using it a lot to learn. Thank you for laying it out so simply and consisely!

[@5400bowen]

Nope. It’s wrong in his basic definition.

[@tito.tarantula]

Awesome visualisation! Thank you so much. It helped connect many dots.

[@harvey_the_engineer]

Really appreciate the effort you put into creating this! Thank you so much

[@slideonthetelefenderman2024]

Thanks so much! I really like how you put it together with sound examples, very very helpful

[@zepkauvaka8316]

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

[@oughchimayoub8499]

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

[@QJamTracks]

Thank you Oughchim!

[@aa.mirezZ]

WOW YOU ARE AMAZING THANK YOU! I went in thinking modes were this big complex abstract concept, but you cleared it all up so well and perfectly! Thank you so much!

[@leroymuc]

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

[@isaarattanpal]

Excellent video! Best explanation of Modes out there and great tips for practicing. Thank you for this :)

[@otv88]

Excellent video. THE best Modes video out there. Love the visual and the simple manner of explanation. Thank you!!

[@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.

[@DennieSparkman]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@Chikolad]

This is definitely the best modes video I've watched

[@alearner9213]

What an amazing lesson. Hats off. Thank you sir. 🙏🙏

[@edmurtorres9432]

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

[@pauleensomusic5265]

The best video on understanding modes on the internet.

[@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.

[@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.

[@bojand81]

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

[@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.

[@raihankhanphotography6041]

THANK YOU! Best guitar tutorial ever!

[@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.

[@carlmichael]

A real eye opening tutorial! Thanks QJamTracks! 😉

[@amirstewart7557]

Beautifully explained.......straight forward and simple.. .....

[@razesjang6463]

Best lesson ever on modes... Thank you

[@WajidAlinylonandsteel]

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

[@christopherprim1973]

This video helped me eartrain myself into modes a bit further. If you can run up and down a major scale by ear, you can run up and down a mode by starting on it: D, then E, then F, and you've just practiced your Dorian, Phrygian and Lydian modes, at least by singing. You can chop the section you're singing to R thru 5 and back down, and reverse order on the whole scale or just the portion. If you ever did vocal exercises, that's what you did: sing portions of scales to warm up. Where progress really starts to happen, I imagine, as a guitarist, is when you learn how to treat modes on the axe the way you do the major scale, or your favorite blues scale. The example of Lydian at 4 min. or so includes those little changes of direction, suspensions, trills.. whatever your melodic style is. Good work here. Thumbs up.

[@johnmacmillan627]

This video is the best ever for explaining modes. Thank you very much

[@tward3928]

Excellent Lesson, very clearly explained

[@reizalray]

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

[@luckylamb2437]

Love this video. I actually understand the modes from this. Thank you

[@jvz773]

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

[@buddha417]

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

[@cleisonsantos6547]

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

[@MagyHimself]

Really want to congratulate you on making it so easy for begginers to understand modes! Its obvious you put the effort into this and Ill certainly share it to my friends and students as it is a very well made information source. Keep up the good work! Love your backing tracks!

[@QJamTracks]

Thank you very much Magy for your nice comment!👍

[@satansatansatan]

really well put together video that clears up a few things for me (with practice of course).

[@robertjacobs6470]

I recently discovered this video and it is the best I have seen. It's all starting to come together for this "advanced beginner." Thank you, from your new subscriber.

[@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?...

[@stephen.prince7427]

Wow this is without doubt the best explanation I have ever seen. Thank you so much.

[@worcestersorcerer]

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

[@fake734]

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

[@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.

[@mikedhk]

Thank you for this ... most helpful lesson i found on modes.

[@simonbuskell1865]

Great video. Clear and concise.

[@Fake_Jesus]

Best explanation I've run across. Multiple thanks.

[@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.

[@burpeepalgangtok5530]

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

[@QJamTracks]

Thanks!

[@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 :)

[@Metalpazallteway]

By far lifesaving.... The best of the best

[@Surgicalshred]

Very informative and insightful video! Thanks a lot!

[@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!

[@majins.official]

This is the best modes explanation I've ever watched.

[@QJamTracks]

Thank you so much!

[@michaelsmusic3532]

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

[@bushbuddyplatypus]

Easily, by a long way, the best video I've seen on this. Really looking forward to chords over modes video. Many thanks

[@MyLifEcademy-sr4hy]

Extremely well laid out! Your explanation was masterful!