Mastering The Modes For Guitar

General Reference

(Musicians Institute Press). In this one-on-one lesson, MI instructor Tom Kolb unravels the mystery of the modes, giving guitarists a complete approach to soloing and a thorough, hands-on explanation of Ionian, Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian, Aeolian and Locrian. He also covers: melodic minor, harmonic minor and the blues scale; soloing over diatonic and modal progressions; superimposing modes; patterns, progressions, licks; and much more. The accompanying audio includes 83 full-band tracks.

Chris Zoupa's straightforward guide to guitar modes for rock, shred and metal. Learn how to make great music with the modes and avoid cliched, boring scales. Learn licks in the style of Kirk Hammett, Michael Paget, Slash, Alexi Laiho, Paul Gilbert and many more!

Do you love sitting at home playing guitar, but find yourself playing the same old things over and over without making much progress? When other musicians invite you to jam, do you worry that you won’t be able to keep up? Are you a veteran guitarist who has played for years, but you’re embarrassed to admit you have no idea what you’re doing? If you want to take your guitar playing to the next level, compose songs like you hear on the radio, and improvise your own music, then you need Fretboard Theory. Fretboard Theory by Desi Serna teaches music theory for guitar including scales, chords, progressions, modes and more. The hands-on approach to theory shows you how music "works" on the guitar fretboard by visualizing shapes and patterns and how they connect to make music. Content includes: * Learn pentatonic and major scale patterns as used to play melodies, riffs, solos, and bass lines * Move beyond basic chords and common barre chords by playing the types of chord inversions and chord voicings used by music's most famous players * Chart guitar chord progressions and play by numbers like the pros * Identify correct scales to play over chords and progressions so you can improvise at will * Create new sounds with music modes and get to know Ionian, Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian, Aeolian and Locrian * Add variety to your playing by using intervals such as thirds, fourths, and sixths * Increase your chord vocabulary by using added chord tones and extensions to play chord types such as major 7, minor 7, sus2, sus4, add9, and more * Learn how all the different aspects of music fit together to make a great song * See how theory relates to popular styles of music and familiar songs Fretboard Theory will have you mastering music like a pro easier and faster than you ever thought possible. Plus, it's the ONLY GUITAR THEORY RESOURCE in the world that includes important details to hundreds of popular songs. You learn how to play in the style of pop, rock, acoustic, blues, and more! This guitar instruction is perfect whether you want to jam, compose or just understand the music you play better. The material is suitable for both acoustic and electric guitar, plus it features many references to bass. Level: Recommended for intermediate level players on up. Video Fretboard Theory is also available as a 21-hour video series that is sold separately on the author's GuitarMusicTheory.com website. Visit the website and sign up for email lessons to sample the footage. Fretboard Theory Volume II When you're ready to take your playing to the next level, get the second book in the series, Fretboard Theory Volume II, which is also available as a 12-hour video series.

FINALLY, LEARN HOW IT ALL FITS TOGETHER Confused about guitar scales? Knowing how to play scales and knowing how to use them are two different things. Seeing shapes outlined on the fretboard is useful, but it doesn't help us understand what to do with them! This is a common frustration with many scale books for guitar. What's the point of learning all this information if we're unable to make something musical out of it? Learn Your Guitar Scales provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental patterns that underpin everything we do on guitar. Beyond simply demonstrating what these shapes look like, this book explores the sound, structure, and common uses of each pattern in context. This guide also offers various tips and exercises for applying this information practically. Insightful and easy to understand, this is a must-have handbook for any guitar player wanting to make sense of how it all fits together! ONLINE BONUS: This book is complete with free online bonus material. It comes bundled with a companion website to enhance your learning experience. Extras include audio examples, backing tracks, bonus downloads, and more. Join thousands of students worldwide! Like easy-to-follow lessons, pro playing tips, and jam-packed value? You'll love learning from this international bestselling instructor. SCROLL UP AND BUY NOW TO GET STARTED

Mastering the Modes is a step by step guide to learning the major scale and its modes. Unlike most books on the subject Mastering the Modes uses an innovative approach incorporating all three learning styles that will have you playing the modes almost immediately. Learning while doing is the major concept as you learn from a book written in plain English to reduce the confusion experienced when learning the subject. After reading this book you will know and be able to play any mode in any key as well as having a complete understanding of the circle of fifths. Forward by Steve Stine.

(Guitar Educational). Learn the seven modes, all while playing chords and solos in the styles of Randy Rhoads, Alex Lifeson, John Petrucci, Eric Clapton, Yngwie Malmsteen and others. Beginner, intermediate and advanced solos are included for each mode, as well as seven jam tracks on two DVDs, so you can practice these solos or make up your own. Also includes detailed instruction on common chords and scale patterns for each mode. More than 3 hours of instruction and jam tracks on 2 DVDs!

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