Steve Vai Magic Chords (The Lydian Mode with One Chord Shape)

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  • Опубликовано: 10 сен 2024
  • A QJamTracks lesson about the chords Lydian mode like guitarist Steve Vai uses. Learn how easy it is to create the Lydian mode with just one chord shape moving up and down the neck on your guitar. By using the open E chord for the E Lydian Mode and the open A chord for the A Lydian mode and the D chord for the D Lydian Mode you’ll create beautiful, dreamy, uplifting and transparent Lydian chord progressions resembling the style and chord progression of master guitarist Steve Vai.

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  • @daviday87
    @daviday87 4 года назад +14

    Just recently discovered your channel thanks to the RUclips recommended algorithms and loving it. Thanks for all the amazing work you're sharing with us!

    • @QJamTracks
      @QJamTracks  4 года назад +2

      Thanks Davide!

    • @satchrules101
      @satchrules101 2 года назад

      Hi would it still be Lydian if u weren’t using the open string.. with the chords .. but still using the same chords?

    • @polygraphovich
      @polygraphovich 2 года назад +1

      @@satchrules101 Yes, still Lydian. Those open strings add more color/ambiance to the chord.

  • @pamelapethoud9058
    @pamelapethoud9058 4 года назад +4

    Excellent. Finally somebody explaining the modes in a simple format.

    • @QJamTracks
      @QJamTracks  4 года назад +1

      I try to keep it als clear as possible. Thanks Pamela!

  • @lifeishealinghealthwellnes1979
    @lifeishealinghealthwellnes1979 3 года назад +1

    Thanks so much for making the lydian mode easier to understand.

  • @slickrick109
    @slickrick109 8 месяцев назад

    You know I have done this very thing before but I just didn’t realize how great it works with the Lydian mode. I just had one of those ah ha moments thanks to you. I listened to a lot of your jam tracks but I always thought it was just too complex for me but as you break it down it is really starting to finally sink in. Thanks so much, you’re a fantastic guitarist and teacher and I’ll definitely be looking for more of your lesson based videos. Thanks again

  • @bgeraldc
    @bgeraldc 3 года назад +2

    I’ve been playing for more than 30 yrs. I’ve learned more from your videos in the last 6 months than all the time before. I greatly appreciate what you are doing thanks and please keep the information coming

  • @cybrunel1016
    @cybrunel1016 4 года назад +3

    The 1,2,5 sounded like " Xanadu " by Rush. Made me want to break my fast on honeydew. Nice lesson, thx.

    • @QJamTracks
      @QJamTracks  4 года назад +1

      Thanks Cy. I guess more bands use this concept :)

  • @benkayembe8368
    @benkayembe8368 3 месяца назад +1

    The most beautiful mode #Lydian 🙌🏼

  • @studiopen
    @studiopen 4 года назад +9

    Such a great lesson!! I’ve never heard modes and chords explained so simply and clearly before!

  • @bjornleifeld4442
    @bjornleifeld4442 11 месяцев назад +1

    Hey there! First i have to say that you made me save a lot of Money because you are one of a kind teacher. You make me very excited to try out everything you just tought.
    Steve Vai - Giant balls of gold is what came instant into my mind after hearing E and F sharp! Thx!!! 🥰🤘🤘👋

  • @darrenbrignell8482
    @darrenbrignell8482 4 года назад +2

    OMG where have you been all my life I'll have to watch your many videos over and over until it sinks in but the many years of trying to study modes from books which just didn't work has made it so much clearer. Thank you so much for sharing your infinite knowledge of music theory.

  • @matiascba85
    @matiascba85 Год назад +1

    Mate you explain very well. Easy and clear to undestand. Thanks!

  • @marcolam8360
    @marcolam8360 Месяц назад

    Always enjoy and learn a great deal from your well thought out lessons,keep up the good work man😊

  • @fabiofanelli6030
    @fabiofanelli6030 4 года назад

    RUclips is the best invention of the century... It allows great musician like this guy to teach music like never before! Wonderfull!

    • @QJamTracks
      @QJamTracks  4 года назад

      Thanks Fabio for subscribing!

  • @daisolokh8212
    @daisolokh8212 2 месяца назад

    I love this lesson teacher 🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️💝

  • @anthonytsi
    @anthonytsi 4 года назад +2

    I learn by ear, so this is very helpful. Thanks so much.

  • @lumpilumumba8515
    @lumpilumumba8515 5 лет назад +2

    Thank you for closing a gap so that I can begin to understand or hear better Thx

    • @QJamTracks
      @QJamTracks  5 лет назад

      Thank you Lumpi for using the videos!

  • @waynejames2014
    @waynejames2014 2 года назад +1

    Very nice way to demonstrate how to put open chords to excellent use! THanks

  • @jimmeymcgee2840
    @jimmeymcgee2840 Год назад

    Great lesson thank you for all the Lydian lesson now let’s do the Aeolian & mixo Lydian

  • @RichardVu9869
    @RichardVu9869 4 года назад +2

    Thanks so much for easable understanding lesson for establishing Lydian Chord Progression I-II-V in Chord voicing

  • @coelhocointech9841
    @coelhocointech9841 2 года назад +1

    Fantastic

  • @firegarden3857
    @firegarden3857 2 года назад +1

    Thank you so much for your awesome work. You helped me so much on my way to be a better Guitar-player.

  • @producermind9030
    @producermind9030 5 месяцев назад +1

    Nice! My favourite mode!

  • @francisphillip
    @francisphillip 5 лет назад +2

    Excellent Video, Brilliant Lesson, Absolutely fantastic explanation.

  • @donaldruttan5103
    @donaldruttan5103 Год назад +1

    Great lesson mate

  • @mickhunt1965ii
    @mickhunt1965ii 2 года назад

    great, the work of genius is to simplify

  • @satchrules101
    @satchrules101 Год назад

    Gold lesson !

  • @paulhill7052
    @paulhill7052 2 года назад

    Thanks you have made huge difference in my guitar journey

  • @henrykelly1183
    @henrykelly1183 Год назад

    Been a subscriber for a while and always so impressed by your videos and how they teach harmony/theory in a way that doesn't over simplify but makes everything approachable.

  • @mauricegale6660
    @mauricegale6660 4 года назад +1

    Awesome - simple clear and great

  • @EclecticSceptic
    @EclecticSceptic 4 года назад +1

    Nice lesson thanks

    • @QJamTracks
      @QJamTracks  4 года назад

      Thanks and you're welcome!

  • @JohnnyGuitarRocks
    @JohnnyGuitarRocks 5 лет назад +2

    Awesome lesson! I'm going to have a lot of fun utilizing what I have learned with my Looper pedal today.

    • @QJamTracks
      @QJamTracks  5 лет назад

      Thanks Johnny! Have lots of fun mate!

  • @DannyOlbi-xe2ov
    @DannyOlbi-xe2ov 4 месяца назад

    Great Music teacher 👍

  • @bluechicken8626
    @bluechicken8626 5 лет назад +1

    Hey guys just want to share what's in my head:
    The E major chord has this 1 - 3 - 5 which is E - G# - B.
    So if we are playing the E lydian mode then the 1 (E) is E lydian, 3 (G#) is G# minor, and 3 (B) is B major.
    If the backing track plays an E chord you can play the G# minor scale shape or the B major scale shape because it's basicly the same part as E lydian.
    The same thing goes to A lydian.
    A major chord also has this 1 - 3 - 5 which is A - C# - E.
    1 (A) is A lydian, 3 (C#) is C# minor, and 3 (E) is E major.
    D lydian.
    D major chord 1- 3 - 5 which is D - B - A
    1 (D) is D lydian, 3 (B) is B minor, and 3 (A) is A major.

  • @QBRX
    @QBRX 2 года назад

    Yah, love it!

  • @frankpiccart3914
    @frankpiccart3914 3 года назад

    Very clear and systematic lesson. Thank You, and see You back soon!!

  • @enigmaticloremaster1700
    @enigmaticloremaster1700 Год назад

    Great stuff, well presented and explained. You are an excellent teacher and musician in my books.😊😊

  • @80sday36
    @80sday36 5 лет назад

    best guitar lesson channel ever so far

    • @QJamTracks
      @QJamTracks  5 лет назад

      Thank you very much for you nice comment!

  • @reinortega23
    @reinortega23 3 года назад +1

    I love it, nice to meet you Rob...

  • @carlosfelez9585
    @carlosfelez9585 3 года назад

    Great!!!

  • @gregdemeterband
    @gregdemeterband 4 года назад +1

    Thanks

    • @QJamTracks
      @QJamTracks  4 года назад

      Hi Greg. You're welcome mate!

  • @ozseyhan1253
    @ozseyhan1253 4 года назад

    Hey man, thanks a lot for you lessons. I learned guitar fully by myself only with yt videos and i never knew how modal chord progressions really work out. I always felt like im doing a mistake here and there and i didnt know why. THANKS soo much for you lessons and the clear explanation because now i know how that stuff works ! Keep going!

    • @QJamTracks
      @QJamTracks  4 года назад

      Thanks Oz. Good to see the videos are useful :)

  • @PAUL.72
    @PAUL.72 4 года назад

    thanks ,,your lesson is absolutely majestic.

  • @matthewmedina1802
    @matthewmedina1802 2 года назад

    Thank you! I really enjoy your channel🤘🏽🤘🏽

  • @patrickbenoit9417
    @patrickbenoit9417 3 года назад

    Crystal clear. Thank you !

  • @TapanDas-og1zn
    @TapanDas-og1zn 4 года назад +1

    Very fruitful

  • @osvaldosanguinet7758
    @osvaldosanguinet7758 3 года назад

    Excelente !!! Gracias ! Abrazo from Uruguay!

  • @manifestluxurylifestyles9911
    @manifestluxurylifestyles9911 2 года назад

    Awesome man, i love Lydian and Mixo.

  • @ccapdepon
    @ccapdepon 4 года назад

    tk you - great video - you have opened up new ground for me

  • @papunAlicea
    @papunAlicea 5 лет назад +1

    Thanks so much...great...keep on...God bless

    • @QJamTracks
      @QJamTracks  5 лет назад

      You're very welcome Jose! Have fun with the tutorials and backing tracks.

  • @mixed34
    @mixed34 5 лет назад +1

    Thank you for the video, your backing tracks are awesome!

  • @davismcmoney5342
    @davismcmoney5342 5 лет назад +1

    Great lesson, thanks!

  • @sandrocavali9810
    @sandrocavali9810 Год назад

    Great

  • @innersense432
    @innersense432 Год назад +1

    Very useful trick .
    Many thanks.👍👍
    If possible please help:
    What could be the chord progressions for flattened 2nd LYDIAN Scale.
    This scale is used in Indian Classical music.
    Scale as:C Db E F# G A B C
    All the best.

  • @EricGeertse
    @EricGeertse 5 лет назад +1

    Awesome Lesson!!

  • @CROSSFIRE19604
    @CROSSFIRE19604 5 лет назад +1

    Thanks, amazing tune!

  • @menfalling
    @menfalling 5 лет назад +1

    real nice tutorial

  • @zuldeth
    @zuldeth 2 года назад

    Excelente, gracias.

  • @donkloos9078
    @donkloos9078 Год назад

    OK, see my note below: F# Major scale has one note that isn't in E Lydian, I found (F). However adusting that one note down half step produced B Maj scale. So, I can use the Maj scale fret board pattern of a 5th above the Lydian root. 🎼🎵🎶🎸

  • @MyriophyllumTuberculatum
    @MyriophyllumTuberculatum 5 лет назад +1

    Amazing, thank you !

    • @QJamTracks
      @QJamTracks  5 лет назад

      Thanks! You're absolutely welcome :)

  • @froblivion8284
    @froblivion8284 3 года назад

    Only happened upon your channel recently - you could be the missing link for me!!! Seriously great videos - up there with the best of them easily. Thanks again 👍

  • @rushabhsahare6299
    @rushabhsahare6299 4 года назад +1

    You are amazing!!!!👏✌️😎

    • @QJamTracks
      @QJamTracks  4 года назад

      Thanks for your comment Rushabh!

  • @dmcmac9619
    @dmcmac9619 2 года назад

    World class content. It is very challenging for my intermediate playing skills (violin and baritone ukulele) but I am ready for the challenge. I am wondering if you sell any books?

  • @HarlanHarvey76
    @HarlanHarvey76 5 лет назад +1

    So many 2-5-1s!!
    Great lesson my friend. I just found you. Hope you're still doing videos

    • @QJamTracks
      @QJamTracks  5 лет назад

      Hi Harlan, Thanks ! Sure I'm doing a video every week.

  • @MrOscyn
    @MrOscyn 5 лет назад

    Very nice lesson! Thanks for the backing tracks!

    • @QJamTracks
      @QJamTracks  5 лет назад

      Thanks! And..you're welcome :)

  • @berdri100
    @berdri100 5 лет назад +1

    Thank for your very nice job ! You deserve so much more subscribers ! Théo Drira.

    • @QJamTracks
      @QJamTracks  5 лет назад

      Thank you so much for your comment Theo!

  • @martinpaul3383
    @martinpaul3383 5 лет назад

    Amaaaaaaaaazing

  • @barryhanson9991
    @barryhanson9991 4 года назад

    LOVE THIS VIDEO!!! THANKS

  • @kytronnbueno1428
    @kytronnbueno1428 5 лет назад

    Thank You for Your Excellent Videos!

    • @QJamTracks
      @QJamTracks  5 лет назад

      Thanks Kytronn! I appreciate your comments 👍

  • @adhishnatekar2376
    @adhishnatekar2376 4 года назад

    awesome lesson !

  • @thewisdomwithin7332
    @thewisdomwithin7332 4 года назад +1

    Hi, can you give examples of the songs using these modes? It is heavenly.

    • @QJamTracks
      @QJamTracks  4 года назад +1

      You could listen to Boston Rain Melody, The Riddle and K'm Pee Du Wee by Steve Vai or Flying in a blue dream by Joe Satriani to start with

  • @maudel71
    @maudel71 2 года назад

    FROM ROMA ......si puo'' fare anche con gli altri modi ? per esempio il misolidio ? grazie

  • @LoveGuitar63277
    @LoveGuitar63277 3 года назад +1

    If one can get past the first 4 minutes there's some great info in this video. Stick with it or skip ahead.

  • @donkloos9078
    @donkloos9078 Год назад

    Very nice lesson.
    Question: So to play in E Lydian, can I just play F#maj scale over E?

  • @petervansuijlekom2278
    @petervansuijlekom2278 5 лет назад +1

    Goede uitleg Rob! Zeer professioneel :)

  • @TheFullbend
    @TheFullbend 5 лет назад

    Awesome as always man! Keep rocking!

  • @ilredeldeserto
    @ilredeldeserto 3 года назад +1

    In 3:43 I think there is a mistake: if we are in Lydian, it is the II degree which is dominant, not the V degree! V degree is maj7 in fact it's the Ionian

    • @QJamTracks
      @QJamTracks  3 года назад +2

      Yes, I should have said just the Vth degree. I didn't mean a dominant 7 chord. Although the major chord on the Vth still brings the music back to the tonic. In fact I shouldn't talk about tonic and dominant at all, because we have to think modal and avoid functional harmony.

  • @daisolokh8212
    @daisolokh8212 2 месяца назад

    ❤❤❤❤❤🎉

  • @BeyondAppearances-0
    @BeyondAppearances-0 3 года назад

    At the beginning, why didn't you play a C chord on both examples , we would have compared with the same reference harmony. The first chord was C major ok, but the second contained a 9th, and may no 5th ?

  • @MsDavo123
    @MsDavo123 5 лет назад +3

    How about playing one chord and sound Lydian take E shaped major chord substitute maj 3d with augmented 4th you get lydian chord Satriani uses it in Flying Blue Dream

    • @QJamTracks
      @QJamTracks  5 лет назад +2

      Yes that's absolutely a lydian chord (Flying in a blue Dream: Awesome song by the way). But one chords has a little less harmonic context. That's way I'd like to play it in combination with more harmonic degrees.

  • @chrisdaviesguitar
    @chrisdaviesguitar 2 года назад +1

    Xanadu - Rush

    • @chrisdaviesguitar
      @chrisdaviesguitar 2 года назад +1

      I tried to use lydian in the lead break: ruclips.net/video/DDmjG1hjSOU/видео.html&ab_channel=ChrisDavies

  • @LoveGuitar63277
    @LoveGuitar63277 3 года назад +1

    Lydian chord progression - the verse to Tom Petty's "Her Comes My Girl"

  • @robertpetre9378
    @robertpetre9378 3 года назад +1

    You have to play the Lydian scale on an Ibanez but if you get it a Steve Vai signature Ibanez lol

  • @manmohanmannu2007
    @manmohanmannu2007 5 лет назад

    Sir which guitar effect u using rply

    • @QJamTracks
      @QJamTracks  5 лет назад

      Hi There. I'm using a Fractal Systems Axe FX II via USB Inerface into my DAW software. It's one of the best effects out there used by many great guitarists like Steve Vai.

  • @SRSR-pc8ti
    @SRSR-pc8ti 3 месяца назад +1

    Rush Xanadu

  • @fndTenorio
    @fndTenorio 4 года назад

    Xanadu, Rush

  • @d.a.t.4699
    @d.a.t.4699 2 года назад

    Xanadu

  • @Turboy65
    @Turboy65 2 года назад

    The "fingerprint" of Major scale is the order of its whole and half steps. Which is Whole, Whole, Half, Whole, Whole, Whole, Half. Write it out as WWHWWWH.
    The fingerprint of Lydian is Whole, Whole, Whole, Half, Whole, Whole, Half. WWWHWWH.
    But, both "fingerprints" are both part of the larger pattern of Western modal music which is rooted in the Ionian (Major) mode. That pattern is, when repeated, WWHWWWHWWHWWWH, and you will notice that the fingerprints of both Lydian and Major modes are contained within it. As are the other five modes. (Dorian, Phrygian, Mixolydian, Aeolian(minor), and Locrian. All these modes are derived from where you start on the pattern of whole and half steps. That is the foundation of modes. There are seven places to start, and seven modes.
    Now if you alter the base pattern, you are now dealing with non-Western scales. Such as Harmonic Minor, Melodic Minor, Hungarian Minor, etc. And using the same principle, they each have their own set of modes as well. The way to construct those modes is the same.

  • @Nsa-ss8bw
    @Nsa-ss8bw 4 года назад +1

    ....some words over Zappa would have been nice.

    • @QJamTracks
      @QJamTracks  4 года назад +1

      Indeed. Zappa is also known for his Lydian songs. We forget sometimes that Zappa is the musical father of Steve Vai. You can here al lot of Zappa ideas in the music of Steve Vai. Thanks for pointing this out Nsa!

  • @radiozelaza
    @radiozelaza 3 года назад

    Fifth in Lydian cannot be literally dominant, because you cannot build a V7 chord on it, strictly speaking

  • @mrmohantyexperiments
    @mrmohantyexperiments 3 года назад +1

    I think I'm trippin balls cuz I hear some amount of reverb on your voice.

  • @tomg2217
    @tomg2217 Год назад

    "The Master of the Space Age Guitar"? Was that an Expo '92 reference? 😉