Modal Phrasing – Steve Vai Style
When you start using the modes, it can be a little tricky to get a handle on phrasing and avoid […]
Make Music with the Modes: The Dorian Scale
A while ago we looked at how to make music with the Lydian scale in this lesson, so let’s continue […]
7 Steps For Learning Any Mode
Modes can be a somewhat confusing area for guitarists, and as a universal music theory concept, they’re probably not best […]
Make Music with the Modes: The Lydian Scale
If you’ve ever heard ‘Flying in a Blue Dream’ by Joe Satriani, or ‘Answers’ by Steve Vai, you’ll be aware […]
How to Play What You Hear in Your Head (Part 3)
If you’ve been following this series, you’re probably beginning to see how useful a knowledge of intervals coupled with a […]
Modes: How to Use Parent Scales
One of the most challenging things about learning to use modes is crafting your licks and runs to bring out […]
12 Quick and Easy Scale Patterns
The top three strings of the guitar in standard tuning (GBE) present a unique set of interval locations that is […]
Understanding Modes on Guitar
Figuring out the modes on guitar is a bitch. I remember it took me a while grasp the incredibly simple […]