Learn the Lydian Scale- How to write, riff, and solo in the 4th mode.

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Skip to 11:17 to hear what Lydian sounds like. at 07:42, the 7th chord should say F# (not F)

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Table of Contents:
00:00 Intro
00:50 The Lydian Scale
02:30 Focusing On The Root/Tonal Center
03:56 Writing Riffs In Lydian
04:55 Juicing The Nectar of Lydian
07:03 Writing Lydian Chord Progressions
09:02 Final Notes
11:17 "Lydian Jam"

[Ernthir]

This is the channel I go to when I don't understand what Rick Beato is talking about.

[MrMetalhorse]

I have the superpower to sound boring in every scale I play

[adsvx]

Being an ex-teacher (20 years), my curiosity always has me checking out the vids of teachers I don't know. Just wanted to say I agree with the praise you have received. A REALLY well prepared and presented lesson both from a video production point and a teaching. You did a much better job on it that I ever did with my students. Great work.

[platypus]

you could have your own radio station with a voice like that.

[jasonesty]

Hello. I just wanted to thank you for not treating modes like they are some huge complicated thing. Several years back I explained what the modes where using my keyboard to my then 11 year old daughter (who was an orchestra) student at the time and her response was, "Oh, that's easy." The next day she went to school and told her teacher what she had learned Her teacher was blown away and said that modal theory was college level material. My daughter was then asked to explain to the class what the modes were. I laughed when she told me. Especially the "college level" comment.

[Theodcyning]

Here's how I learned (R is Root and the numbers are the amount of half-steps):
R-2212221 - Major/Ionian
R-2122212 - Dorian
R-1222122 - Phrygian
R-2221221 - Lydian
R-2212212 - Myxolydian
R-2122122 - Minor/Aeolian
R-1221222 - Locrian

Once I figured out it's the same pattern just shifted, music all fell into place for me.

[mikeNgary]

You are truly talented. Thank you for all your hard work on our channel.

[Lupocide]

It's the notes that lie a semitone apart that really give each mode their tonal flavour

[travelingmusicvideos]

dude, that's the best video on ANY modal topic I've ever seen. Most "explanations" iften miss key bits of info that are important to a complete understanding. great work. thank you!

[timothyarnold]

Musical prowess is everywhere. The ability to explain things this clearly is rare.

[khizerrizviofficial]

Also known as "Raag Yaman" in Indian Classical Music, I always treat it as it's own thing. As you mentioned before it has a very unique spacey feel to it.

[trevordallas]

Dude! Your common sense approach...no ego...no overly complicated, theoretically-saturated mystery lesson that leaves out the most important takeaways - the feeling. Today I truly understand modes, how they are constructed, why and when to use them, the feelings that each of them invoke, because of you! Thank you! Your communication skills are exceptional! I'll head over to support you on Patreon. Keep up the amazing work!

[im_Spade_]

I just can't get over how awesome it is that you have taught me literally everything I have wanted to know since I started playing. Not how to play music but WHY to play music. Loveeee it

[ghy]

3:00 and on is such a brilliant demonstration. Beautiful the way Lydian shines through out of nowhere

[Pw]

Radio voice. It's a gift. I'm telling you this guy needs his own podcast.

[jeromybrackemyer]

Lydian mode sounds hot so im still about to watch this video, but this man just earned a like simply for cutting the bs and letting you know you can skip to the end before investing all this time into it. So refreshing in this current youtube climate of making your videos as long and drawn out as possible for ad revenue

[alanwilliams]

I'm joining everyone in saying HOW FREAKING WELL you present these traditionally difficult topics. You, sir, have a gift, and you have developed it and chosen to share it with anyone who is willing to listen. I've pointed my grandson, who is learning piano, to your videos. He asked me why I showed him guitar lessons, and I had him watch your vid on the minor plagal cadence. He watched the entire vid without saying anything, and sat quietly for about a minute after.

He finally said "every fret is a key, and it doesn't matter where you start, does it? it's all about the intervals between."
His face lit up and he exclaimed "It doesn't matter what instrument you play, it's all about the interval between the notes! And if you figure out the intervals that make you feel a certain way, you can tell people how you feel without saying a word! How cool is that?"

Watching his face light up when it all came together was a priceless moment for me. Thank you for that.


But I do have one issue:
Every time I hear those three notes now, all I hear is "Meet George Jetson!"

And now you will, too. Heh, heh, heh.

[michaelinglis]

When it comes to practical application(which is what lessons are all about!) your lessons are light years ahead of anything else on YouTube. I can use everything you teach in your videos. I'm already familiar with most of the concepts you talk about but applying them is what nobody is good at teaching. I seriously look forward to seeing this channel grow an develop over time. No pressure lol.

[jimmiller]

Nicely done, very well explained. I feel much more informed having watched this video over most other videos on the topic. Thank you.

[ራስአንበሳተፈሪ]

This is the most understandable explanation of Lydian I’ve seen on YouTube ever!