Master The Modes Concept in 7 minutes | Beginners Introduction

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[paulwright]

The coolest and best no bull bass teacher on the planet. I've learnt so much from you quickly! Thanks so much!

[OlettaLiano]

My music teacher taught me the modes on piano, which I think is the best way to learn them. Most people don't understand why modes would sound different if you're using the same scale notes. It's not until you hear each mode played beside a chord that you can hear what they're all about.

[celloJesus]

I've been so intimidated by the modes that I kinda gave up trying to learn them. No one (that I've seen) has broken down the modes in this way. You've provided me with enough baby steps that things are clicking for me. Thank you!

[thefrogger]

The more I hear about music theory concepts, the more I realise it isn't some magical clandestine art and it's actually just cavemen doing simple combinations and shifts. Thank you.

[moeb]

What helped me was realizing that the modes are simply a set of scales each with a unique sequence of intervals equal to the number of notes in the scale.
I only remember the sequence of the first major scale, the Ionian, or the scale we all learned in grammer school ( do-ray-me-fa-so-la-ti-do). The same scale Julie Andrews taught the children in the movie "The Sound of Music", which is, starting at the root note, whole step-whole step-half step-whole step-whole step-whole step-half step arriving back at the root an octave higher.
The are seven scales; three major scales, three minor scales, and the diminished scale contained in this first seven note major (Ionian) scale.
So, if I want to play a minor scale, like the Dorian minor scale, from my first (root) note my sequence is whole step-half step-whole step-whole step-whole step-half step-whole step arriving back at the root an octave higher.
The original pattern stays the same, but the sequence of intervals is changing as you start at different points (notes) in the pattern (scale).
I hope this helps someone. I wanted to keep it short and simple but it seems a little long winded. Sorry, good luck to you all!

[JYelton]

The mnemonic I used originally was "I Don't Particularly Like Modes A Lot" which I found funny, because I actually like them!

[mongofan]

Thank you so much! I don't know why, but, I've never seen the modes described in this way. Every instructor ought to begin with that very clear linear description, moving one note to the right. So clear! Still much to learn but with that fundamental bit of info, much of the 'mystery' is suddenly gone. Thank you!!! Alex

[IvoryMobley]

I needed this.
Masterfully explained.
Thank you

[redd]

DB...This lesson give me a very solid foundation to build on brother. This video is A+ especially how you put up the graphics . Thank you you sirr!

[badboyhotstar]

Been following u for about 2 years now and a couple weeks ago after practicing all your previous lessons on modes for a while, I just came to an understanding. Like once I realized the stuff, I sat down and went through all the modes in every key. So for example day 1, the 7 modes in C, day 2 in F and so on and I went up the scale to the last note I could play. So let's say I did B locrian, I started on the open B string and ended on G 24th fret (basically I ended in G mixolydian) and walk it right back down to the open B string. Almost 4 octaves applying the 2 octaves major scale lesson from a while ago and shifting with my pinky while going up the scale and shifting with my index while going back down.

It's mostly how u think that mess u up while playing the modes. So if you're playing Eb Mixolydian, just think Ab Major/Ionian scale starting from Eb that way u won't mess up and play Eb major. Or think Eb major with a b7 since that's basically what the mixolydian scale is.

[dantizol]

Damn when you realize what you couldn't figure out eventhough you've been playing it....Lol...We appreciate what you do!

[Brotesque]

Thank you for the explanation. It really helped to bring everything I've learned in the past year together and make sense.

[joemiller]

Love ya. . You are a good instructor. . And am 61 years old. . . I feel like am 15....Bass player for life

[raffael]

really good explanation! thank you brother

[omax]

On point and very useful tips! Thanks Daric

[unathinqola]

Very useful and i understand easy thanks mr daric

[josephcapalbo]

Great lesson. Really simplifies the modes for me. as for remembering them, As a bass player here is what I just came up with: I Don't Play Like Marcus(miller) And Larry(graham)! LOL..But I wish I did!! thank you again!

[saulmusic]

Thank you!this going to be very useful for me 👍

[sexyeur]

I think we understand how the modes are derived. How are they employed musically? THAT'S the question you should be answering.

[JorisPosthumus]

Most important of the modes is to understand chords come from scales, not vis versa