Truly Understanding The MixoDorian Blues Scale, And How To Use It! (Pentatonics + Modes)

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[@jarodjovi]

One reason I like Ian's teaching style is that he makes you feel like you are learning with your best bud, through chatting, trying new stuff, making mistakes, laughing at them and not feeling bad about it. He explains these stuff from why to how, not just throw you a bunch a licks but to explain why you play that way and what is the principle behind it. It gives people who want to know stuff fundamentally a true feast ! Thank you Ian ! I learnt so much from your videos here !

[@louisrifat2647]

Couldn’t agree more! 👍🏽✌🏽

[@ayarza2]

That's pretty funny.

[@harshitbad]

his name is Ian!!!!!!! never knew

[@rayfoster4339]

ive been playing 40 years, and i knew this instinctively, but by explaining it in this way, you really broke open a dam of revelation ...im now subscribed!

[@T.Caldwell_Music]

THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH!!!!! I just fell down a rabbit hole of "Stitch Method" guitar vids this past week, and I'm hooked. I've been playing guitar for several years, and have fallen into a rut with my "bag of tricks," (never really learning more than some memorized blues riffs over the 5 "pentatonic" boxes.") I can play dozens upon dozens of cover tunes, (including some exceptional lead work from musicians like Clapton, Knopfler, Hendrix, etc.) I even recorded a version of "The Devil Went Down to Georgia," and played all the lead fiddle parts on guitar. But although I learned these songs... what has alluded me for years is the ability to create as these musicians do.... "on the spot!" I could always write my own stuff as well, but could only play solos if I had time to work it out and carefully construct it. I really wanted to expand my understanding of music theory, but more importantly the ability to improvise and play lead guitar with more ease & understanding....and you've made that accessible. You're an excellent teacher... a real natural! And it goes beyond your knowledge of just the instrument. That's a real gift. Anyhow, sorry for the novella... I just wanted you to know it's very much appreciated from one musician to another. Peace brother.

[@joecebu2791]

Amen!

[@stephensmith799]

Great comment.

[@eatsleep8688]

minor penta + blue note(b5)+ dorian(2 6) + mixo (3) 14:55 17:00 all jam

[@GiantSFaithfuL]

Yes!! This is the scale I need some perspective on. I am trying to get a feel for the stuff Mayer is doing with Dead & Co. and tying it to all the amazing stuff Jerry did. This is wonderful, thank you!

[@houssam5688]

You explained it in simpler terms and better than any other person. Thank you sir

[@houssam5688]

I thought of those scales layering on top of each other to form the blues soloing (of course depending on the chord prog) but the way you said felt like other people were trying to protect a magic trick secret.

[@palakabrad]

Awesome advice for working through the layers! Thanks, Ian!

[@mahatmadoo2566]

That is some sweet stuff, thank you for taking that apart and putting it back together the way you did.

[@nyelhern]

Great lesson! Great guitar! It's just amazing how you simplify these modes! Thanks, Ian!

[@frederickthompson8686]

This is a fantastic video. The "layering" approach makes it possible to incorporate the various scale nuances in a gradual way that facilitates learning them. Bravo! Of course, my tin ear will need some practice, but. hey, it's a great start. Thanks.

[@geetarplayaa]

Great lesson. I’m always looking for new ways to approach soloing over progressions where you can mix major and minor. This gives me another way to approach it.

[@huseyintuter]

takes 2 days to understand but finally I am able to visualize the missing notes comparing to pentatonic which is a great win for me... many thanks

[@Rocker9362]

Excellent. Finally understanding how to use the blue note, among other modes in this lesson. Thank you so much. Awesome

[@evanelgart5449]

Dude, this was awesome. As someone learning how to play improv and jam, but can play decent guitar already, this just made me better at soloing already. You are the man thanks!! New sub

[@tylerrese7968]

Songs like Sand and Down With Disease really come to mind when hearing this lesson. Love your videos stitch! Amazingly informative.

[@maydaymechanicmusic]

Great stuff Ian! Thanks for sharing with all of us!

[@nvdawahyaify]

Thank you for sharing this. It's been really helpful. When I play the blues scale I usually think of the blue note as an augmented fourth instead of a diminished fifth.

[@patconnelify]

Thanks man that's so good I've been studying the theory of modes and pentatonics for a year but that convays so much you are a great teacher.

[@cwyrwas]

Man I absolutely love your videos. I feel like I should be paying you for the info. You’re an incredible teacher and have really changed my playing and taken things to a completely new level in terms of scale control and musicianship. Thanks for all of the hard work you put into these lessons, they’re amazing.

[@ronalddump5004]

Thanks man . Very structured lesson . Breaking it down into 4 scales makes it much easier to understand or at least to remember the 4 shapes .

[@KipIngram]

Dude - you don't need to apologize for the video length. Your stuff is solid gold - I could listen to it for hours.

[@philipjones7372]

Man !!.. really appreciated the mental/aural breakdown of using the 4 varied scales as different but sensitive responses in a conversation when getting an emotional point across..👍🏼💥

[@ericdoyle9468]

Great video man! I have been using some of this stuff for a while trying to replicate some of the Dead/Jerry Garcia sounds, but never really knew why it worked. This puts a lot of stuff in context! Thank you!

[@colbyg1784]

Ian is seriously one of the most enjoyable and sensible guitar teachers on KZbin when it comes to this kind of stuff. He makes it make sense to you in ways you don’t even realize.

[@daniejw]

Crazy how I stumbled on this video considering I constantly use a Dorian Blues scale. Throwing in some mixolydian can do me some good! 🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@theaffiliate38]

Perfect tutorial! Following such tutorials like this one combined with listening to your favourite styles of music will give you yours without copying much the big ones!

[@seanenglish3002]

Great Lesson Ian. I love your long lessons. I feel cheated when they don't go 20+ minutes. Thanks for the cheat sheet. Always appreciated. Loving the strat.

[@andreapasillas8478]

Wow! This is new to me. Thanks for this very detailed lesson!

[@ChristofferKeizer]

This is a great explanation that I wish I had years ago. I have been playing this way for a while and didn't realize it had a name as I sort of stumbled onto it through trial and error, over time. Well done, sir.

[@jeffnotti9932]

I love this lession... perfect.. you just opened up my articulation alot.. thanks J

[@robertmerritt9057]

Really clear explanation and layered build up! A hands on music theory lesson that makes sense. Great video!

[@siband1825]

The way to teach. With understanding and immediate application. Very nice.

[@zeitgeistiw]

Great video! I didn't know it was that simple to add the MixoDorian to a pentatonic blues scale. Makes it a lot more fun to improvise. Subscribed!

[@Randallzz-here]

I just realized that I have been using this scale for 20 years, and never knew it! Thanks for explaining what I was actually doing, because I sure as hell didn't know! It all makes sense now. Thanks! I appreciate it!

[@rocnpops62]

This is THE LESSON of all lessons!!! Really awesome. Thanks, Stich!

[@StichMethodGuitar]

Rick Spiers wow! So glad you like it!

[@FefeHcock]

Videos like this are the reason you're my favorite guitar teacher ever!

[@harleyryder777]

Very cool lesson.Its mind blowing that you can mix the dorian in with the mixolidian. Thanks for teaching that.

[@RonZanderful]

I thoroughly enjoyed this. Love the way you teach! Subscribed

[@GaryBook]

Thank you for giving the notes and numbers (root, 3rd, flat 5th), as well as the positions so we can use music theory.

[@imadlebiar1546]

I guess am just going to say it again and again, Ian, you rock! You really help us a lot! You are the best!

[@lancelotlink6545]

Another great lesson! I have been throwing that major 3rd in on the I dominant chord and not realizing that it pulls from the Mixo scale. I never thought of it that way. Also want to mention that I really notice the upgrade in your video and sound quality on this one. Excellent production values! Thanks for all that you do!

[@jimfromoh8944]

I can't tell you how awesome this video was. I whole bunch of things snapped in place when I started playing these scales over a mixolydian soundtrack. I haven't been able to put the guitar down. Thanks so much for this.

[@StichMethodGuitar]

So glad it’s inspiring you

[@matthewgeorge7911]

Wow. A lot just clicked. Soloing over Althea was the first thing that clicked when I started combining the scales. Thanks a lot Stich!

[@johnmcchavs]

Second video, and as the "stop noodling one", one of the most interesting video I ever saw about guitar in years !

[@kennethburke9751]

Thanks so much for an excellent video. So much food for thought. Thanks again.

[@privateislandice]

That was a phenomenal video that shook out a lot of the confusion between these scales. Mastering this is going to be my concentration for the next couple of weeks, at least. Great job!

[@bushtucker66]

I cannot wait to try this. Thanks.

[@eddiemattingly]

this is a tremendous lesson-helped me SO MUCH-thanks as always IAN!!

[@dougsmith8430]

Yet another fantastic lesson… Thank you Stitch, you Rock!

[@tomaszklimkiewicz9273]

Thanks a million for this extremely instructive and helpful video. What I particularly like about the scale in question is that its use allows some nice chromatic runs here and there. Great work! :)

[@atumrox1]

Man! Thank u so much! Your method is the best and direct! U are a verry nice guy! Thank u so much for sharing years of knoledge!! I’ve been watching ur videos for a year and i got a lot of improve!

[@kevinhunt5362]

Dude I just subscribed! You helped me so much on the Dorian and Mixo. I know the Pentatonc with blues notes. I had just fun with that, but always wanted to know how to add the other two scales in. Thanks! Your a class teacher! Will be tuning in again to your lessons!

[@revyourlifestyle3187]

Wow! Thank you sir ,i can't wait to grab my guitar.this is new lesson for me. More power sir!

[@Marcnshae2011]

Wow thank you!! I literally spent the entire day watching videos on modes (specifically mixolydian.) Using minor pentatonic as a home base, and adding the missing notes makes it so much easier for my brain to grasp. Thank u!😊

[@house-ghost]

STICH!! Been a minute, I took a little break. Good on ya' my man! So happy you're still doing these supreme vids.

[@rwchisholm]

Very cool video my friend. You have a great way of teaching and you are very appreciated.

[@stuartwilson5678]

Great lesson mate! This is my lockdown weekend sorted :-) to hear the scales compared next to each other has really helped me! Have a good day.

[@chrispoole2438]

Love it. This guy is the best online tutor I have found in years of looking!

[@tfsgroi]

Omg cmon, this one is even more incredible then the last video! My man Ian !

[@tiagorasantos]

Your teaching style is great! Very patient and well structured with simple examples. Never trying to transform the lesson into a show off opportunity. Thank you

[@rorymcclellan3740]

Just stellar man! I really reeaaally appreciate your inherent stick it to the man attitude thats never mentioned or even hinted at, just left to be inferred in todays age with youtube being hated on by modern online guitar courses. Love your work, love your message, love your existence.

[@jyegreen387]

There is no Stich lesson that I haven't taken something away from. This one especially so. Great work Ian. 👏

[@bonzo1928]

Ahhh, suddenly the light went on - I have watched loads and loads of videos about modes and still did not have a clue. This video was nothing short of bloody fantastic for me!! Thanks!

[@vicenteortiz8521]

Other scales really gives a flavor! Very informative video.

[@7777777ggggggg]

You are the BEST!!!! This is GOLD!!!

[@gabrielfernandez9792]

Great content Ian! These 4 scales lay the foundation for blues inprovisation. There is a lot of value in one single lesson. A good way to use this scale theory is to build licks based upon combining 2 or 3 of these scales. Awesome lesson! Hope you are feeling better by now

[@jamesrexsannatracy8318]

Dude im so glad I found this channel. You are an awesome teacher

[@victorformosa2825]

Such a great lesson, many thanks stitch.

[@real_fjcalabrese]

Cool video and awesome perspective. Even slightly different perspectives can be quite helpful. It sounds like combining the blues scale and major pentatonic scales. BB King, Chuck Berry, T Bone Walker, and many others did that. That's how I learned. I personally would rather hear the notes described by their interval than the fret number. I had to listen carefully. I really like the video. It's helpful.

[@DavidL3O]

I love the artwork on the wall!!!

[@kenwolf6293]

I have been looking for you for ever because finally I have someone real who makes errors and leaves them in to show humility and to introduce this scale set with clarity inc 5ths 7ths flats etc it's all here..yes I've recorded it and need pencil and paper and eraser. Because I will write it wrong and erase it and redo it..rather then start again..much the way this gentleman has. So many many thanks..K Wolf

[@donaldfisher8556]

Ian you're the best. Thank you.

[@SDwuwei]

Another great lesson! Basing it on the pentatonic really makes it easier to understand. Thank you for the time you spend putting these lessons together. Wish I had a teacher like you when I started.......

[@78tag]

....how many times have I said that to myself?

[@townbeach3603]

Excellent thanks!! Have a great weekend!!

[@emjayscafe]

You're a great instructor. I'm a self taught guy...and this information, for me, is something I've been search for for quite some time. Thank you! Cheers!

[@jackholmes1790]

Thanks Ian! This makes so much sense.

[@davidb0064]

Super clear and useful lesson!

[@irishmuso7129]

Very nice ideas and I like the way you express the need to work with them rather than pasting them mindlessly over a chord sequence.

[@twankwhelan8517]

Ah, great lesson, immediately applicable, thanks!

[@cwatson6615]

Excellent lesson - outstanding!

[@stevestrang480]

Great video. Thanks for breaking it down

[@Creatureofclay]

Love the way you explain it. This is how I think about it too. If you say ok we’re going to learn 4 different scales it’s scary you don’t learn which notes to use in what situations. Thinking of it as just building off on the pentatonic and adding different notes as embellishments is a lot easier to learn and more practical when ur actually playing.

[@MrYatesj1]

Outstanding! Great lesson! Thank you

[@rickpotvin1422]

What a great lesson! For some time now I've been trying to switch playing those scales on the fly. Sometimes successful other times not so much. I have a much clearer understanding now about the approach and some great samples of phrasing that ties it all together. Now if my dam allergies would leave me alone.......😎

[@jimivee62]

This is a great lesson. I got so much out of it. You're a smooth player brother!

[@uneek23]

Another Great one man. eye opening stuff

[@andymellor9056]

Subscribed. I need more 25 min vids if they are as jam packed with useful info as this. I already had 'head knowledge' of most of this stuff, but putting it together the way you have done has opened up some mental doors for me.

[@mrblues6145]

Very nice lessons.., you're good teacher for me, thank u so much dude... 🙏

[@waynecrowe9790]

I noodled my way onto this scale just yesterday and finished building up possible chords and progressions off it today. Of course I couldn't find any info on it until AFTER I'd already spent all day on it, lmao. Thanks for the lesson!

[@DMidNyte]

Just came across your videos. Very well done. I like the "dont worry about this or that, you'll get the idea" aspect you incorporate. I know how to play, but not how to teach. Another reason im watching you, how you talk to begginer to advanced with the same tone. So yea, great job brother. 👏

[@robbiekeith3528]

You also can mix major and miner pentatonics.. You can throw in a suspended pentatonic to keep it intresting.

[@yoda12439]

It was a pleasure to watch this video I’ve always wanted to learn to play the guitar I think you can help me thank you so much

[@davepilgrim5798]

You used the strat instead the prs. Thank you sooo much!

[@leftystrat62]

Where have you been all my life? :) This was the 1st video I've ever seen of yours, and it won't be the last. Great video, and you did a fantastic job teaching and breaking things down. I JUST recently figure this out on my own, if I had ever seen this before I could have plowed right through it. Looking forward to seeing more. cheers

[@beenthere9770]

One of your best Stitch!

[@dannymcmince]

Thanks for this, really enjoyed it!

[@g4pei]

Great lesson, taking the mystique out of scales and modes and making them usable. Subscribed!

[@joecebu2791]

Hell yeah. 👍👍

[@Martin-we1rm]

Your lessons are very comprehensive.

[@hepgeoff]

This is great stuff you're teaching here, thanks! The Dorian almost looks like the major pentatonic scale.

[@zackmjalya5179]

Excellent!!! very clear explanations..👍👍👍

[@steveejohn8830]

great video! great playing and commentary!