MODES on Guitar - What they are and HOW TO USE THEM.

In this video, we will explore some of the most confusing aspects of modes so that you can finally start learning and using them confidently.

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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
02:05 The Cool & Unique Sounds of Modes
03:35 Why Guitarists Struggle To Understand Modes
05:32 Parallel Definition of Modes
14:38 Relative Definition of Modes
15:48 The Danger of the Relative Definition
19:37 Inventory of the Modes of the Major Scale
23:40 Parallel Major and Minor Modes
26:40 The Will Metz Academy
28:14 Intro to Modal Contexts
35:49 Practicing Parallel Modes
39:31 Model Progressions Intro
41:22 Recap and Outro

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[azsbum]

This is very helpful. I will watch this several times. Your timing is perfect for me because I am working on really using modes. I do like the longer "in-depth" format. Thanks

[siband]

when you demonstrate IV, V, I, I i agree it is an overkill to think modally over each chord. But it is not bad to think of each chords root as new 1. Then we can visualise and use the chords triad and moreover each of those chords corresponding major pentatonic without leaving the key of C as C major penta, F major penta and G major penta are all found in C major scale (just like Am, Dm, Em pentatonic if the diatonic progression has those chords too). Why like this? It seems easier (to me) than to track that we are playing C major scale but that we want to emphasise 4, 6, 1 (F A C) of C for F and 5, 7, 2 of C (G B D) for G. Modal sprinkle can be added if one wishes on top of those chord specific pentatonics. So one can start practicing modes using pentatonics and adding modal notes (4ths and 7ths for major; 2nds and 6ths for minor). Great lesson by the way.

[DavidM-obii]

Thank you Will. It’s a shame so many teachers start with, and stress, that C Lydian has the same notes as G major…while true, it’s just not information you can USE very easily. Learning them in parallel as you taught me cleared it up immediately, and now I can actually use the information.

[michaelturri]

I’m a member of the Will Metz Academy and I can tell you I really enjoy the deep explanations and focus on building off each exercise. I’ve played guitar for 30 years and have played in many bands. I’m learning more than I ever have with Will’s program. I’m glad I made the choice to invest in my hobby and take it to the next level.

[christopherreardon]

Thanks a lot Will, great video! Can you please do a more in depth video on modal chord progressions? 🤟

[joegriffithsmusic]

I love your detailed and clear explanation, top notch!

I teach guitar and music theory and have been frustrated with the way some people half ass their explanation with certain theory topics like this. You're right, sometimes people will start teaching scales, modes or whatever other theory topics without knowing the foundations of notes, enharmonic equivalents, intervals ect .. and just skip to more advanced topics.

[azsbum]

What did you get your engineering in? Just curious - I'm an electrical engineer

[simondavies]

The idea of practicing the Modes in their parallel form for instance C Major Ionian 5 shape pattern and just changing say the 4th interval to bring out the sound of Lydian is a great idea rather practicing over a Lydian chord progression vamp.

[Cavadoro]

I just wanted to say that you post the best guitar theorie videos out there🙏. One time I was watching your video at the end of a mushroom trip and you made me realize how the world works hahaha

[BeauClancy]

This is great, would love more content like this from you. Subscribed.

[Pete_Gunn]

20:30 am i misunderstanding this part here? when you say "move the tonic to the second note of the scale" do you actually mean move the second note to be the tonic? and if i am not getting this, can you help me understand why? i had to watch this part like 10 times because i didnt understand how what you were doing was moving the tonic, when instead it seems like you are changing the tonic. thanks in advance. i know the modes from memorization, but i do not have a great grasp of using them especially while improvising

edit - also i really like the illustration here for the pattern, had i been taught this way years ago, i would have saved myself a lot of time

[oneeyemonster]

if youre an engineer with that sort of brain that needs to know how and why..as I do.
I Hacked all the possible 8 notes scales variations decades ago,
it's simple. ..just use the LEADING TONE ( maj7) concept
Thats all the CIRCLLE of 5th is....mixolydian maj7

Natural minor
harmonic min = aeo maj7
melodic min = dor maj7

just continue the process
phrygian maj7
dor b2 maj7

just continue the process of rasing the b7 into a maj7 in whatever MODES
from different scales

If you vamp these two other scales over the RELATIVE minor ( A min..lets say)
you'll simply get a Bb lydian #6 from the A phrygian maj7
lydain #5 #6
Most poeple will see that as the n6 chord A min....that'll simply get inserted.
This can CONFUSE alot of BEGINNERS..that only learned the MAJOR scale ( BASIC)
Yet this b2 of relative min are used in THOUSANDS of POPULAR songs people listen to.
Hence music theory DONT MAKE SENCE from the GET GO
You can color the Bb as whatever chord....maj7, DOMINANT, AUG, half dim or full dim

example...I DONT KNOW by ozzy..the parent KEY is G MAJOR/Eminor
The F MAJOR chord is the n6 chord of E min....just like Freebird...wild horses .ect
You can simply play G Maj ( cowboy)
then play the F maj ( D cowboy shape) hammer/pull the 4th of F major)
or barr the D min..with F note played with your pinky...hammer/pull the Bb with your MIDDILE finger...

The solo use G min Pentatonic
Then pull off G maj..to Gm aj7 to C maj chord ..use Amin penta riff.

the other N6 is the b2 of the TONIC
The GERMAN 6 is b2 of V
you'll hear the Eb Maj....in MORE THAN a FEELING by boston ( G Maj/Emin)

Just play E min ( nut )
Maj7 barr at 4th fet...then D Maj or D7 to G Maj or E min..
it DOSNT CLASH..it just sounds DIFFERENT...it's suppose too.

[Mynelka]

Do you really believe you FINALLY explained modes ? ... nobody did it before you did ? you explained it to 349 ppl ? ... stop kidding yourself ... actually you introduced even more confusion ... there are 3 types of minor scales and you should have specified which type of minor scale constitutes aolian mode ... besides using so much absolutely pointless delay while demonstrating the modes, muddying up the clarity of the sound makes you an amateur, you`re no pro,