Modal Magic: Understanding Modes

Modes are a very complicated subject to explain, particularly to new guitarist who are usually dying to learn about them. This is my best attempt to start laying down the foundation for beginners, while also explaining the aspects of a personal system that should spark the interest of even the most advanced guitarist. Modes can really take your music to a new place.

Click here to listen to how much the mood can changes between three different modes.

The Basics

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Understanding the Diagrams

Relative Keys & Modes

Relative Keys & Modes (part2)

First Diagrams

Knowing the Notes “On Paper”

Going Across the Fretboard

What Are Modes

Two Definitions for Modes

Two Definitions for Modes (part 2)

Modal Soloing

The First Diagrams Got You Here

The Block Method

A Visual Learning Method for Guitar

A Visual Learning Method for Guitar (part 2)

Blocks & Modes

Coming Full Circle

Coming Full Circle (part 2)

Modal Magic

Quick Guide

Modes Based on Pentatonic Major Framework

Modes Based on Pentatonic Minor Framework

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