How To Play Guitar Modes is a method book for beginners and intermediate guitar students. It breaks down the 7 modes that come from the major scale into very simple, easy to understand step-by-step lessons. This allows for quicker study and understanding of the concepts and principles associated with guitar modes.
When it come to playing guitar solos there is a lot of mystery that leaves most guitar players in confusion. Especially when it comes to the modes. With such names as Dorian, Phrygian, & Aeolian, how could there not be?
The reality is that they are not as difficult as they appear to be. That is if you learn the techniques necessary to unlock the mystery of these scales. That is exactly what this book is all about. Unlocking the mysteries of the how guitar modes work on the guitar.
And many, many more things to help you improve your guitar playing. Both in playing solos and rhythm. In fact, not only will this book help you to improve your solos and rhythm, but also enhance your education of music theory. Once you get done with this book, you will know more about guitar modes than most guitar players.
So if you’re ready to take your guitar playing to the next level by unlocking the mysteries of the guitar modes, grab your guitar, this book and start studying. I guarantee that you will open yourself up to a whole new world of musical education you never thought existed.
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Chapter 1 Getting Started
Lesson 1: What is a mode?
Lesson 2: Is it the same as a scale?
Lesson 3: Why learn to use them?
Lesson 4: How to read tablature
Lesson 5: How to read diagrams
Chapter 1 Summary
Chapter 2 The Major ScaleLesson 6: C major
Lesson 7: G major
Lesson 8: D major
Lesson 9: A major
Lesson 10: E major
Chapter 2 Summary
Chapter 3 Seven Mode ChordsLesson 11: Ionian mode (maj)
Lesson 12: Dorian mode (min)
Lesson 13: Phrygian mode (min)
Lesson 14: Lydian mode (maj)
Lesson 15: Mixolydian mode (maj)
Chapter 3 Summary
Chapter 4 Modes continuedLesson 16: Aeolian mode (nat min)
Lesson 17: Locrian mode (dim)
Lesson 18: Natural minor mode
Lesson 19: Scale half steps
Lesson 20: 5 modes
Chapter 4 Summary
Chapter 5 Scale Mode FormulasLesson 21: Ionian mode formula
Lesson 22: Dorian mode formula
Lesson 24: Phrygian mode formula
Lesson 25: Lydian mode formula
Chapter 6 Mode Formulas ContinuedLesson 26: Aeolian mode formula
Lesson 27: Locrian mode formula
Lesson 28: Mode chord examples
Lesson 29: Mode chord progressions
Lesson 30: Finger dexterity development
Chapter 6 Summary
Chapter 7 Licks Within The ModesLesson 31: Why guitar licks are important
Despre autor
Dwayne Jenkins is a professional private guitar teacher and accomplished musician who has been learning, playing, and teaching guitar lessons throughout Denver, CO for almost two decades.Dwayne has a unique and exciting approach that gets students of all ages and skill levels enjoying the fun of playing guitar. His enthusiasm and love for teaching shine through with every lesson he creates.