The Modes Made Simple on Bass

[@msimmo1989]

I researched for hours how to learn modes. Never really understood how to play them. Watched this and learned the modes in under 15 minutes. Awesome job man! Thank you for this! Absolutely genius!

[@tornadob6765]

Sir, I played the bass for a long long time. I have tried to watch as many videos as I could for years about modes and how to memorize and use them in my improvisation. Nobody (atleast to me) explained modes and scales in a simple and clear way. This was a Eureka moment for me thank you!

[@Godhumbledme]

and for me too. E-U-R-E-K-A!

[@Keepler22b]

jupp, old thread but absolutely agree. This guy is gold:)

[@russellf4114]

I am one of those 20 people that have been waiting for this lesson!!!!

[@richbrownbass]

LOL! Thanks very much, Russel!

[@marylaf]

Me too! I have over the years memorized modes but truly never knew how to use them!❤❤

[@peterfischer9993]

I agree with the others. I’ve been trying to get the modes for years. This lesson is the best. The whole fretboard just opens up! Awesome job.

[@BlackRootsAcademyOfSoul]

Fantastic Mr. Brown. Thank you. Greetings from Uganda 🇺🇬👊🏿🖤

[@darrenwilcox5043]

Found your channel through Scott's Bass Lessons and now I'm subscribed....so far, you are the best teacher I've found and I don't say that lightly

[@GoodVibesHV]

When I was completely new to the instrument modes were my way to learn the finger board. I had no idea what I was doing. Teachers were telling me not to learn modes yet as it is a more "advanced" part of theory. But looking back I am glad I learned modes early because I got the major scale positions/shapes, and 7 Scales all in one! Great value! You get to experiment with all those different sounds. I got more excited from that point on about learning guitar/bass. When I try to talk to my friends about modes they glaze over. It's kind of sad, because they're a really fun way to approach the instrument!

[@JamminB100]

Rich...older guy trying to learn all this mode and theory stuff. I've heard mode teaching before but seemed way too complicated or I just had a block to it. Best explanation of the modes I have heard in years. Thanks much for sharing!!

[@richbrownbass]

Thanks very much Mike. I'm so glad this video helped.

[@hondachk7992]

Dang. Ten minutes in and I understand this better than I have since I started seriously committing to my bass three years ago. Thanks, Rich :)

[@SixseeksiX]

With this teaching method, there are no questions and I can only say: I learned music with this video. I am proud to learn from you.

[@mjg51949]

I have been a musician for 60 plus years and never heard modalism described in this fashion. Kudos my friend. You are an excellent teacher as well as musician!

[@giligarden]

It’s all the same scale! This is what I was looking for for years. Can’t stress how thankful I am.

[@Mr_ptrades]

Finally got the video I have been searching for my entire life❤

[@JamesGaskins1956]

I’m 68 and have been playing since I was 13. i finally understand the modes! 🙏🏽❤🙏🏽

[@jacksmith5052]

What this man says is gold. And funny.

[@richbrownbass]

Thanks so much, Jack. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. 🙏🏾😁

[@NoChi4240]

Thanks for listening to us Rich!!

[@richbrownbass]

It's my pleasure. Thank you for watching.

[@Goddzi]

Hi, Rich! I’m primarily a bassist of 40 years but I also play guitar. However, the bassist in the band in which I am guitarist is my high school friend who started bass with me at school. He has never been able to learn scales…until yesterday! I told him to play along each string starting with the G string. Open, 2, 4, 5, 7, 9, 11, 12. Then I told him that was G major. Next the D string. Play EXACTLY THE SAME FRETS except instead of 11, play 10. Then I told him that was still G major, although technically D Mixolydian. He looked stunned lol. I continued down to the A string with A Dorian and finished with E minor. Changing just the one note necessary on each string. It worked! He now knows G major/E minor across his whole bass

[@marshallcraig225]

This is so cool. I have been playing bass for off and on for 50 years and never studied this concept. Thank you!

[@johnwood9878]

Well you did it!! You made it easy. Stupid easy. I learned it and have been avoiding the modes for years. I've really been getting by on the pentatonic scale, but the way you did this changed it (in my head) from learn the modes to learn the diatonic scales. Thank you so much, you just turned my bass playing into the next level.❤

[@thomaswalker8790]

Rich, my man, you just knocked it out of the park! Absolutely amazing!! It couldn't be made any simpler than this. You explained it in such a lucid way, it just gave me the confidence to dive right into it. Ciao for now. So long buddy...see you on the other side.

[@richbrownbass]

Wow! Thank you so much, Thomas! Very kind of you to say. Ciao for now, brother.

[@PaulHeagen]

You made this topic so approachable. The one thing I was unclear on is whether you keep the same scale shape as key snd just start the mode scale wherever in that scale shape the next level shows up, not simply moving the same shape up a level.

[@gernblenstein1541]

Yes, Sir. Had to watch it again. So much good stuff here. Most important is that the scale is the same, from the lowest note available on the fretboard to the highest. The idea of playing 4 notes per string up through the scale helps to understand this concept. you're still in the scale everywhere.

[@pdexBigTeacher]

When i watch your guitar compatriot Rick Beato explain the modes on guitar my head spins. This is the first time it made sense; thank you!

[@Duderino1978]

I learned the modes a while back from SBL and understanding it this way has made it so much easier to just play in general when you know where and what you can play and still be in key. Thanks for the great vids rich!

[@richbrownbass]

My pleasure. Thank you so much for watching.

[@corytrevor9180]

Such a great lesson for the same reasons as the comment above. Thank you Rich. God bless 🍀

[@richbrownbass]

@@corytrevor9180 my pleasure, Cory. Thank you for watching. God bless.

[@rickyavocadobass]

Hey man just wondering if SBL is worth it! I want to learn more and I’ve been interested in checking it out

[@SDGirl05]

You actually explained what everything is and how it relates to playing the scales. I finally understand how to play modes. Thank you.

[@dopamine-bandit]

duuuude, this video helps sooo much you don't even know. I mean you've single handedly explained the way modes work perfectly to me. I LOVE YOU

[@nivekt24]

i am new to modes, but have been playing the bass with limited knowledge for a very long!!.. appreciate your help neighbour. :)

[@redgreen__]

It’s been said by so many people already but really opened my eyes on how to work these. I’ve understood what modes were for years but never found good ways to really work them. Thanks a lot!

[@mattyvsmithy]

Amazing lesson! This has really helped my get a deeper understanding of modes and how they relate to the parent key! One small confusion I have (and I hope I explain this in a way that makes sense) is an example that I found online where the modes were used in a progression that started with Am In the example, The guy was playing a progression using Am Dm F and G, in the video he used A Aeolian for Am which makes sense. He then suggested D Dorian for the Dm, F-Ionian for the F and I believe G-Mixolydian for the G. Now, in terms of the modes used based on their minor/major feel in relation to the chords it makes sense. What I'm confused about is what the parent scale would be in this situation and why those particular modes where chosen since, from my understanding based on this lesson it looks like it kind of goes against the ethos of picking a parent scale and then playing the modes in a descending order (C-Ionian, D-Dorian, E-Phrygian, etc) or am I just overcomplicating things?

[@pierrelataillade7564]

Well today its....Mr. Rich.... to you. Please do not stop talking about this topic.... If you recall we are creatures of habit. constant repetition is the rule.... Watching you play these "modes" makes it looks easy, but we as student need to see it like you, and that will take some time......cheers

[@WCruttenden]

I was only talking to someone today about how useful and enjoyable your Mastering the Modes course on SBL is. This feels like a great extension of that. Thanks again.

[@richbrownbass]

My pleasure as always, Will. Thank you for watching.

[@scottanderson8420]

That was awesome I quit playing the bass in my mid twenties to focus on a competing career. Soon I’m retro just bought a new bass and this is an incredible refresher. A great explanation. Thanks for sharing

[@Weaselthebassist]

It clicked with me quickly but took me a second to start actually playing around with it. Been playing bass for ten years but I usually play by ear - I've always wanted to learn some theory though! Thank you.

[@digitalrudimentor]

Thanks for encouraging me to take notes, I usually avoid that part but when i do write things down it does help visualize and remember 😊

[@OstirBass]

Agree with the part to not practice modes from the same tone! Great video

[@RobfromNorCal]

I've been asking about modes. And it's hard to ask the question if you don't know the right words. And I've thought about playing a scale but starting on every different note of the scale, or as you said degree. I know how to read music and I know some music theory but I never got into modes in marching band. So thank you for confirming what I already thought but couldn't put the into words to ask people who knew more music theory than I do. Thank you.

[@worldmusic1401]

I needed this video 45 years ago :) Great job, Friend, applause!

[@robertdumfries]

Eye-opener!

[@fredjansohn8888]

Hi Rich, Just wondered if there was a possibility you could complement your lessons with a PDF. Would certainly help me to take away and practice without having to sit in front of a screen and replay what you say before fully understanding it and mastering all the fingering.. anyway, thanks for the lessons. Cheers, Fred Jansohn

[@chris_st]

Mr. Brown said in one of his videos (sorry, forget which one) that he doesn't do PDFs on purpose... he believes you should learn these things by ear (except when he gives you numbers :-). He said it's totally worth it for you to write it down yourself, and then you'll have it, BUT to do that you have to... figure it out by ear! Which is, by the way, fantastic training. Notably: There are several bass bits that he plays starting about 10 minutes in which I totally want to *steal* I MEAN LEARN so that I can *sound like Rich* I MEAN INTEGRATE into my own playing 🙂

[@Old_Man_Jay]

I finally get it!! Watched this after watching your scales video and man, I’ve learned SO MUCH than I ever have! Thanks so much, man! You’re such a great teacher! I can’t thank you enough!

[@paulpennell7]

Iv'e just unlocked another part of my brain - Thanks Rich you are the best

[@courierdove]

So funny. You said only 20 people would be interested in this video 😂 great work! Thank you

[@daviddyessii1126]

LOVED the lesson. If you use something like Neck Diagrams to illustrate what you are trying to teach it would paint your picture to where it is even better understood.

[@Youngmidnight24]

Hey Sir, thank you so much for this video man . Seriously learned all the modes watching this video itself . And while practising the modes I just realised how some of the songs I used to listen up growing up used those certain scales . Like the Phrygian scale which resembles the structure of “rodeo” by lil nas x and crazy little thing called love . Thank you so much sir

[@amanidavis9358]

I gotta say that learning this opened up so much to me. This was an amazing lesson, and it really helped me to understand all these different scales up and down the fretboard!!

[@deeginese6756]

This is the most useful and enlightening explanation of modes I've ever heard. You're the man! Thank you!

[@christophermead6565]

It is very helpful to practice double octave major scales, to help visualise how all the modes are connected.

[@paulhopkins686]

Fantastic video

[@muradaliyev9944]

Wow, this is such a unique approach, the whole thing finally makes sense, thanks Rich!

[@warwickdennis4114]

I really appreciate your teaching for making the bass more understandable. Thank You

[@KapnKregg]

It's quite simple... I see Rich Brown, I click thumbs up

[@richbrownbass]

And this...makes me happy. 🙏🏾

[@z-pray7460]

This just blew my mind and unlocked so much more of my understanding of the fretboard. Thank you so much for putting this content out for free. I can't wait to apply these principles when I play live!

[@dovydas6231]

wow amazing content, been strugling to understand but you made it so much clearer thankyou!!!!!!

[@donvape336]

I finally understand modes. Thank you thank you thank you

[@richbrownbass]

I love that! Thank's very much for watching, Don.

[@mackymaca]

Hot damn... this just blew my mind on how Rich made it so much simpler. Thanks, man!

[@richbrownbass]

My pleasure, Macky. Thank you for watching.

[@marcusparnell2403]

This is such a great lesson Rich. Your lessons are brilliant.

[@richbrownbass]

Thank you so much, Marcus. That means a lot.

[@Godhumbledme]

Thanks for giving me stuff I can use regarding the modes. sharing this one.

[@waderogers776]

Good lesson, Rich. I've been working with modes for some time, but had sort of hit a wall; this lesson opened up the possibilities...and reminded me to 'unify' the concept of modes, rather than think of them as separate pieces of the puzzle. Great tip, thanks!

[@richbrownbass]

My pleasure! Thanks very much for watching, Wade.

[@TumiBass]

❤️

[@Tristan_Heberlein]

Well said. Agree. I've had a couple different bass teachers tell me to learn certain modes, but with no real clear explanation of how the modes fit together or how to really understand the whats or whys of them. This video helped put those pieces together quite easily...

[@Pretaxorpheus00]

Just watched this video for the first time, it helped me understand modes a lot more I can’t wait to practice!

[@2277Blackman]

Wow finally some one that makes all the sense 👏

[@pdexBigTeacher]

Thanks!

[@calledintoquestiontrivia383]

Hey Rich, I just love your lessons. Dig your vibe, your playing, and your teaching style. Thank you for making great videos!

[@richbrownbass]

Thank you so much!🙏🏾

[@bouncingswordsful]

Awesome lesson as always sir, love how you have made modes seem less scary. Will need to rewatch a few times to fully digest and understand but with your style of teaching I don’t think that will be to difficult. Again thank you for making great videos

[@richbrownbass]

You got this, Matt. Thanks so much for the kind words.

[@Thayofonzi]

I dig this Rich. Just got to know your lessons thru Online No Treble magazine. Great teaching style.

[@JoshuaDb_The_Witness]

Context is key! Rich man I cannot thank you enough for this. This is a great window into modes. Just getting back to the stuff after years away, super helpful! Thanks man!

[@richbrownbass]

I'm so glad. Thank you, Joshua.

[@imoutofideasfornames]

Wow. This has never made more sense to me.

[@movesthesoul]

Defiinitely needed this! I've been playing bass for quite some time now, and several years back i took some lessons just to open my mind to new ways of exploring my instrument. The first thing my teacher taught me was this! And this was definitely a game-changer. So glad i came across this video, as it serves as the perfect reminder! Subscribed! 😁

[@richbrownbass]

This is what I love to hear. Thank you very much for subscribing.

[@davidloflin3098]

Rich I honestly have not understood for years why you don't play different shapes from the same root note when playing the modes. I think I've been afraid to ask really so thanks man, that makes so much sense. Keep it coming, you're awesome my friend.

[@richbrownbass]

Thank you very much, David! That means a lot.

[@miketaylor1665]

Finally understand Modes! Thank you sir! Just gotta practice now.

[@paulleeming5733]

great Rich, getting my head around the modes a lot more.

[@andreasmou6539]

First video on youtube actually that make me understand what are the mods on Bass.

[@richbrownbass]

Thanks, Andreas. That means a lot.

[@robbalbrecht]

This is amazing, Rich. I was super confused on how the modes worked but this video made it way easier to visualize the connections. Thanks!!!

[@jazznotes3802]

I agree 100% that modes should be learned in the context of the same key. (From each degree & not off the same root note) This way you not only learn the modes but also how too play over each of the diatonic chords, (outlining the diatonic progressions) especially if you know all the intervals within the modes. e.g Targeting the 1,3,5 & 7.

[@richbrownbass]

EXACTLY!!!! There's so much more you can do when you learn the modes this way. I'll talk more about this soon. Stay tuned. Thank you for watching!

[@renzogentile7865]

I have worked for years on modal scales,blood sweat and tears , but I never go far your explanations is easy fun and give the tools to boost up!!! Thanks again

[@richbrownbass]

My pleasure, Renzo. Nice to know the video helped you. Thanks for watching!

[@SanNjig]

Man your touch is supper smooth and efficient. Your fretting hand fingers barely moves away from the fretboard giving an extremely efficient motion that keeps your tone so smooth. You should teach a lesson on hand movement efficiency.

[@joshuachanwj]

Great way to explain modes in the most creative and easy to understand. Love this video

[@stephenshoihet2590]

Your modes course on the modes is one of the best out there! I keep it in an open tab on my tablet :-D The way you think about modes and how to use them just works for me. This is a great addendum to the SBL course.

[@richbrownbass]

Thank you so much, Stephen. That means a lot.

[@damioncampbell4269]

Mr. Brown, I definitely loved this video and your explanation if I might say that of the modes. It definitely, definitely cleared up about 4 or 5 years of boggled ideas of, and a fear of trying to learn the modes because of how much it seemed so difficult to learn. But sir u absolutely made my life on the modes a whole lot easier in a matter of 10 or 15 minutes. I will follow you as long as ur videos and teachings are available. Thank you so much for being a blessing to me. As soon as I'm able to I promise I will send a donation to help out in teachings for others just like myself to get a better understanding hopefully like myself

[@timothykenney5403]

Brilliant. Finally... a use for the modes that is actually useful.

[@N0B0DY_SP3C14L]

Thank you for laying it out like this. It made sense. It also helps me rethink things like Nashville Notation, where scale degrees are written instead of staff notation. It will also help me with different positions on the neck. Thank you for, as always, your kindness and generosity with the gifts of knowledge and encouragement. Respect.

[@richbrownbass]

You're very welcome! I appreciate you tuning in.

[@N0B0DY_SP3C14L]

@@richbrownbass Brother, you keep dropping the knowledge, and sharing the love. I will continue to study your teachings and put them to good use.

[@ashl3ymusic]

I Needed This Lesson. Thank You So Much. 🙏🏽

[@widonaegele9465]

The best Information for me! It helps me a lot! Thank you!

[@bntaft5133]

Thank you. Finally, it makes sense!

[@richbrownbass]

Yes! They don't have to be complicated. I struggled with these for so long, until I finally came up with something that made sense to me. Thank you, Berry.

[@TitoCP13]

Another great lesson! Thanks and greetings from Brazil!!

[@richbrownbass]

Muito obrigado, Tito. Thank you very much for watching.

[@williammorson1535]

I don't just like the lesson, I LOVE IT, Thankyou Rich, you've put some nuggets in my bag.

[@richbrownbass]

Thank you so much, William. That means a lot. I hope you've got more bags. There's so much more to get into with the modes.

[@joldisyri8936]

Dude thank you so much. Watched this vid and went into my music theory. Learned the patterns by looking at the intervals. Your vid helped conceptualize it onto the fingerboard. Now I know all the modes!

[@richbrownbass]

That's fantastic! Thank you so much for watching.

[@charlesjobealford1490]

Very helpful thank you Mr.Brown

[@ctdvargas]

this lesson was amazing. thanks Mr. brownstone!!!

[@richbrownbass]

My pleasure! Thank you for watching.

[@isaacnanor6618]

God Bless You Sir Rich.

[@richbrownbass]

Thank you very much, Isaac! 🙏🏾 Continued blessings to you and yours, brother.

[@JendahManga]

The Brown'stone all my respects .

[@richbrownbass]

Thank you very much!

[@sheldonsmith9438]

Wonderful...thank you Rich. I have some great homework now.

[@jeremybartel7128]

What a great lesson. Thank you.

[@jennyconrad5651]

Thank you so much! Thats exactly what i was looking for! Great!

[@richbrownbass]

My pleasure, Jenny. Thank you so much for watching!

[@unkleian]

Thankyou Rich.... this is the first time modes have actually sunk in and made sense. You have made the understanding so straightforward that it encourages practice. Thankyou man....

[@richbrownbass]

My pleasure, Unkle Ian. I’m so glad this video was helpful.

[@hy-x-amp6627]

THANK YOU SIR WEll done

[@bassmusicman2034]

Great lessons… these will definitely open up my solos and playing thanks a million..I play a 7 string Bass so this will really open me up to do more things on every scale

[@richbrownbass]

That’s amazing! Props to you for taking on that extended range.

[@frankverrico8804]

Bass Musicman...I bought a 7 string a few years back. No one knows how it gets tuned. Is the lower string tuned to F#? Or Low B? If F#...I'd there a tuner on the market that goes that low?

[@richbrownbass]

@@frankverrico8804 Very cool, Frank. I'm pretty sure 7-strings go from a low B to a high F. At least the ones I've seen.

[@marklyon5254]

Thanks Rich. Phew, at last someone is able to explain the Modes in a way that makes complete sense. Up to now I've been befuddled by it and been playing notes that clearly are not in the major ( sorry Ionian ) scale of any root note on the instrument. Grooving away in these modes is fun and having felt I'd plateaued in my playing and learning I feel a whole new world has opened up.

[@richbrownbass]

Thank you, Mark. I'm so glad this video has helped. I had the hardest time trying to figure out the modes when I first tried to learn them. After spending a considerable amount of time analyzing these scales, I found this to be the best way (for me) to get them all under my fingers.

[@pedrovinicius5721]

Not only a Bass player but Also amazing teatcher, great leasson as aways.

[@richbrownbass]

Thank you very much, Pedro! That means a lot.

[@kinchegayowie6167]

Don't sell your self short bro , you inspire

[@richbrownbass]

Thanks very much!

[@kinchegayowie6167]

@@richbrownbass all comments come from the heart mate. You are showing technique that would take years and years to perfect. I am home taught and you provide excellent tutorial and a genuine love for the bass guitar

[@arpitgershom2264]

Nice learning sir thanks very much