The Mixolydian Mode | THE SOUND OF ROCK

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  • Опубликовано: 16 июн 2024
  • In this episode I discuss in detail how to use the MIXOLYDIAN MODE or Scale for composition (Film Scoring) or in improvisation on the Guitar, Piano or any instrument. I talk about the unique qualities of the MIXOLYDIAN mode's b7 and sus4 and why it is THE SOUND OF ROCK.
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  • @danield7449
    @danield7449 4 года назад +1884

    Mixolydian is the mullet chord. Major in the front. Minor in back. Party on dudes!

  • @simplyseven007
    @simplyseven007 4 года назад +566

    You’re The Godfather of RUclips music theory. You’ve helped me de-plateau so many times. Thank you.

  • @nurk_barry
    @nurk_barry 3 года назад +77

    Mixolydian always has that dreamy feel like you’re ascending into heaven after some type of struggle.

  • @Stadtpark90
    @Stadtpark90 4 года назад +166

    I don’t understand a thing, yet I can’t stop watching and listening. More please.

    • @buddyjesus87
      @buddyjesus87 4 года назад +6

      Stadtpark90 this so much

    • @josesbox9555
      @josesbox9555 4 года назад +7

      Me too. I’m lost in the sauce.

    • @paulhester8086
      @paulhester8086 4 года назад +6

      @@josesbox9555 Ditto. The recipe is good to know, but it's the flavor of the sauce that ultimately matters.

    • @greense65
      @greense65 4 года назад +2

      Yeah, I don't even know what a scale is, but this is interesting anyway.

    • @curlybrownk9
      @curlybrownk9 4 года назад +5

      My brain don't understand, but my ears do.

  • @ExasBits
    @ExasBits 4 года назад +138

    I just want to thank you. You’ve got me to the point where you can just tell me the progression and the key. I can figure out the rest from there. Took me months, almost a year, of watching your channel and playing (you don’t read it) the Beato Book, but I got there. I’m working on getting to the point where I can figure out the progressions on my own well enough that my assumptions are only occasionally are corrected by other musicians that know I’m playing it wrong.
    I’m a busy guy with not a ton of time to practice so I’m happy with where I’m at with my musicianship. The prior 20 years felt like a plateau that was never going to end. Now I’m climbing again. All these concepts seemed alien to me then. Now I think I’m starting to get it.

    • @bigdogaxis
      @bigdogaxis 3 года назад +4

      I know where you’re coming from. Recently got the Beato Book and am applying to the Homeskoolin’ lessons. Everything is really coming together for me in the past few months compared to the past few decades.

  • @Jill-ih9dq
    @Jill-ih9dq 4 года назад +213

    the mixolydian sound overwhelmingly feels to me like a sunny forest

  • @BillyMac812
    @BillyMac812 4 года назад +778

    It is a travesty........a crime against civilized humanity....that Rick Beato has not interviewed Sir Paul McCartney!! Let's start a petition for this to happen. Who agrees and would petition Sir Paul to beg him to do the interview?

    • @fourplayrockband1050
      @fourplayrockband1050 4 года назад +11

      Amen Brother.

    • @worthingtonproductions2579
      @worthingtonproductions2579 4 года назад +31

      Maybe rick could say something to Paul to have the publisher calm down and maybe get McCartney to give permission to use their music for educational purposes.

    • @enricocarducci982
      @enricocarducci982 4 года назад +2

      Pleeeeeeeease!!!! Go Rick!!!

    • @jg-reis
      @jg-reis 4 года назад +23

      I imagine it would be a very friendly 20-minute interview... Paul would bring his guitar and play a few chords of one of his songs for 15 seconds... and then Sony would demonetize it! haha!

    • @bestboy897
      @bestboy897 4 года назад

      Haha ye

  • @carlosmatos9848
    @carlosmatos9848 4 года назад +26

    In case anyone is wondering. I remember when modes used to boggle my mind, but they're about as simple as it gets. Take a loop pedal and play a C major chord and let it repeat. Now take a C major scale and play it. Now take all the diatonic variations, and play them over a C Maj chord. Starting at C and ending at C, all you're doing is moving around those two half note intervals, which have a huge impact over how the scale sounds. It's very systematic and logical.

    • @johnyoung3397
      @johnyoung3397 7 месяцев назад

      That explanation is simple enough for you. But can you write one simple enough for me?

    • @jdmayfield88
      @jdmayfield88 17 дней назад

      Close. Should actually use the type of chord that naturally belongs at the modes root. If it's a minor mode the root is a minor chord (Aeolian, Dorian, Phrygian modes). Major modes have a major chord at their root (Ionian, Lydian, Mixolydian modes). Locrian has a diminished chord at it's root, but you can cheat using a minor chord there. Google can find you a page listing all the chords in each mode for whatever root note you want for home base. And chord and scale charts for whatever instrument is your weapon of choice. Long as you swipe past the AI and the ad's. Also, search for songs that use a particular mode your interested in. Listen to that to get an idea what it can sound like, or rather feel like.

  • @waugsqueke
    @waugsqueke 4 года назад +100

    Neat trick for playing Norwegian Wood - flip the capo over and just cover the first five strings on second fret, leaving the sixth open E to resonate (giving a drop-D kind of effect).

    • @isohumulone
      @isohumulone 4 года назад +16

      Try that with a partial (cut) capo that holds down an E sus chord. Very cool.

    • @timn5008
      @timn5008 4 года назад +4

      @@isohumulone Or get a Spider capo.

    • @bobbiemiles-foremaniii8747
      @bobbiemiles-foremaniii8747 3 года назад +1

      @@timn5008 or just tune it down

    • @DaveTaste
      @DaveTaste 2 года назад

      Or just play it on BASS

    • @NathanP711
      @NathanP711 Год назад

      They actually make a special capo that has a cutout for the low E string.

  • @ferramirez4570
    @ferramirez4570 4 года назад +430

    Damn Rick it seems impossible to me to know someone like you, so well educated in all kinds of music Theory. If one day I got to own at least a 10% of your knowledge/skills and apply it to my Playing I would certainly be Happy with the musician I will Become. Thanks in advance.

    • @robertspinks9984
      @robertspinks9984 4 года назад +20

      Rick Beato - he's what happens when a music teacher gives their student something to practice - and they do so....

    • @Privacy-LOST
      @Privacy-LOST 4 года назад +30

      @@robertspinks9984 That does not suffice to make a Rick Beato. He's the product of perseverance, consistency, bouncing after failure, and hard work, over the course of lifetime.

    • @BluesLicks101
      @BluesLicks101 4 года назад +7

      @@robertspinks9984 I would not doubt that Rick out-shined all his teachers.

    • @mimoochodom2684
      @mimoochodom2684 4 года назад +5

      @@robertspinks9984 I had the shittiest guitar teachers in my day. They spent the lesson talking about who my friends were and rolling up cigarettes. Hence forth I learnt FA.

    • @mimoochodom2684
      @mimoochodom2684 4 года назад +5

      @@somynamesrobbieparker1413 I know what he means. It's "awareness" of things like that. And unless you've had good instructors as you were learning (or been gifted enough to figure it out yourself) one over- sees these basics resulting in the "I wish" syndrome, that I also have. Oh well.

  • @theplanforlife
    @theplanforlife 4 года назад +47

    That opening melody sounded very majestic.

  • @darkpitcher5242
    @darkpitcher5242 4 года назад +143

    Frankly, I'd watch Rick tune his guitar. As a non musician I appreciate Rick's output more than I can say Thanks Rick

  • @Jeffery99
    @Jeffery99 4 года назад +247

    Here after the copyright video.

  • @zackeriah87
    @zackeriah87 4 года назад +58

    That intro was RIGHTEOUS! Beautiful chords, Rick.

    • @monowavy
      @monowavy 4 года назад +3

      I stand up tall and pretended I had won the Nobel prize. hahaha

  • @s.kreusler5081
    @s.kreusler5081 2 года назад +14

    Mixolydian is my favorite of the 7 modes. Just like Major/Ionian, it has a basically happy optimistic sound, but whereas Major can end up sounding a bit saccharine, Mixolydian sounds edgy and badass.

  • @angusmilne9827
    @angusmilne9827 3 года назад +14

    If there were awards for people who shared their musical knowledge with the world your shelf should be full of them. Thankyou! You are an inspiration.

  • @mountainman8775
    @mountainman8775 4 года назад +3

    I feel so lucky to be having masterclasses like these and never thought I‘d be able to learn from someone working at a level like this, spreading the music love

  • @ZippyRiffs
    @ZippyRiffs 4 года назад +7

    Yeah!! Loving these modal videos Rick. Really like how you explain what the mode is then give song examples of it actually being used. Please continue these videos 😄🤘

  • @shaundomingue6509
    @shaundomingue6509 4 года назад +1

    Rick, you are a superlative teacher. Your enthusiasm is so infectious!

  • @jrblanston
    @jrblanston 4 года назад +10

    I followed you for the first 90 seconds. That's an improvement for me. Keep 'em coming !

  • @aaronclift
    @aaronclift 4 года назад +63

    “Yo Mama” by Frank Zappa is a masterclass in how to solo in Mixolydian mode and sound like a total badass.

    • @alexandersomethingorother786
      @alexandersomethingorother786 4 года назад +2

      Very cool. Love that track

    • @fusionsmarty
      @fusionsmarty 4 года назад +3

      I´m so with you my friend! Love F.Z. and especially the Sheik Yerbouti album. Anyway.... mixolydianlydian is always the zappa solo mode =)

    • @rexchidgey7911
      @rexchidgey7911 4 года назад

      Spot on Aaron Clift ... It was the solo that came to mind for me too.

    • @jayvanorsdol
      @jayvanorsdol 4 года назад +1

      That's EXACTLY what popped in my head. Never need an excuse to listen to Sheik Yerbouti, but this is a good reminder.

  • @alessandropedini3841
    @alessandropedini3841 4 года назад +107

    Adam neely's video and now rick, jackpot today

    • @AndrewWatsonChangingWay
      @AndrewWatsonChangingWay 4 года назад +13

      Yes, enjoying this one, and found Adam's account of his CCM week very interesting.

    • @edwardthorne9875
      @edwardthorne9875 4 года назад +2

      How about that. Two great videos by two of my favorites! At 32,000 views a few hours after release. Good times.

    • @AdamChurchill
      @AdamChurchill 4 года назад +2

      OMG yes literally!

    • @tigerhearted87
      @tigerhearted87 4 года назад +3

      Lazypiano you guys are my family.

  • @learnngwell
    @learnngwell 4 года назад +2

    Rick, although I’ve been with you since the early months of your channel, I am nevertheless *still* blown away by the superior teaching you are providing us - no, *gifting* us. Thank you, sir.

  • @charlesbolin7249
    @charlesbolin7249 4 года назад +2

    Wow I wished you were my music teacher 25 years ago! I learned a lot about what my ears tell me to do and found some real inspiration from what you just shared. Thank you Mr. Beato.

  • @Yllohyllod
    @Yllohyllod 4 года назад +5

    I started watching your videos with my husband, continued on my own because they're so interesting. I'm not musical at all, don't play an instrument, know nothing about music theory, can't sing. Your talent and knowledge is beyond incredible. I don't listen to the music the same way.

  • @ThatOtherRaccoon
    @ThatOtherRaccoon 4 года назад +38

    This is probably the first video I've seen that doesn't include "Sweet Child O'Mine" or anything that sounds like it. I know it was from a film scoring perspective, but still...very cool.

  • @JP-qb8qx
    @JP-qb8qx 4 года назад +2

    Rick, you are causing a music teaching revolution. You teach very clearly and straight forwardly things that were either secret kept by top musicians or too complicated to be addressed. Your teachings will outlive you. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with the world.

  • @syntheticskystudios7325
    @syntheticskystudios7325 3 года назад

    I can't thank you enough for these videos. I've been going back to basics, to re-learn some of the theory I've forgotten over the years, and you have helped with that, immensely. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

  • @dogdriver70
    @dogdriver70 4 года назад +61

    Rick, you're making me feel like I've never been born!

  • @kbrinson85
    @kbrinson85 4 года назад +28

    “Lips Like Sugar” - Echo and the Bunnymen has killer mixolydian vibes...would love a WMTSG on that one!

    • @alexraphael6534
      @alexraphael6534 4 года назад +3

      Great call!

    • @ryan82scott
      @ryan82scott 4 года назад +3

      Won’t happen. It’s not in Ricks preferred styles.

  • @reilly1771
    @reilly1771 4 года назад

    Keep doing what your doing Rick.
    Just got back into writing, your channel has really helped my writing and I've got back into recording as a result. This has been a massive help to me in some tough times. I've been suffering from a constant tremour in my leg and learning music and recording has been the only real distraction. Your videos have played a huge part in that.
    Hope the copyright thing works in your favour because you truly deliver world class musical theory advice.

  • @RobJuneau
    @RobJuneau 4 года назад +1

    I love it when you get ethereal. It’s beautiful to me, too, Rick. Sounds like coming home after a long, trying time away. Thank you!

  • @MOMetalProductions
    @MOMetalProductions 4 года назад +6

    It would be so cool if you made an album with one fully orchestrated song for each mode. Your demonstrations are so beautiful and inspiring, it makes me wonder how fantastic it would sound in a full orchestra production.

  • @dleasman
    @dleasman 4 года назад +323

    The Beatles copyright claim on this video is total BS. The musical equivalent of patent trolls.

    • @ericgelders
      @ericgelders 4 года назад +17

      Yeah, defo, bunch of vultures who try to fix a certain loss of revenue - old habits never die, apparently...

    • @orange-rv9ek
      @orange-rv9ek 4 года назад +31

      Well more like Sony but I agree with your sentiment

    • @jg-reis
      @jg-reis 4 года назад +33

      Yep, trolling... using (part of) a song as an example is not the same as playing that song. Also, the enjoyment of art is made greater by knowledge about it, and Beato brings out the awesomeness in the Beatles song, making everyone want to listen to it again -- and some for the first time! The Beatles should be encouraging Rick to use their songs as examples as they will make money out of it anyway, but instead they act like they own the field. And to those who think it's Sony, not the Beatles: unless we see a statement from McCartney calling BS on Sony, then it's the Beatles too.

    • @Egordon2222
      @Egordon2222 4 года назад +2

      @@jg-reis very well said!!

    • @Elraurko
      @Elraurko 4 года назад +3

      Rick is making money by picking apart and playing other artists music.. If he wants to continue to profit from other artists work then he needs to pay his dues. Pretty simple actually.

  • @tonyleach5614
    @tonyleach5614 4 года назад

    I’m so glad the person that pushed you to do RUclips videos succeeded! You have THE BEST videos on RUclips !!

  • @AndrewColyerMusic
    @AndrewColyerMusic 4 года назад +2

    OMG this is SO AWESOME!! Rick is the BOMB!! Who needs to go to music school? Just watch all of Rick's videos, get the Beato Book, join the Beato Club. That's all you need FOREVER!!

  • @YoyomaG6
    @YoyomaG6 4 года назад +5

    You know, my 9th grade english teacher Claude Paradis had us analyze norwegian wood (musically and lyrically), I don't think any one english lesson influenced my music writing more than that 1 hr english course. Amazing thanks for mentioning this classic song.

  • @neeltheother2342
    @neeltheother2342 4 года назад +11

    Hey Rick. You should do a video on Gregorian chant, polyphonic chant, and the like. It would be interesting to note some of the earliest developments in western music.

  • @robinstevenson6690
    @robinstevenson6690 3 года назад

    Outstanding video. You have spelled it out so clearly! Those charts really make a HUGE difference, by making it possible to visualize them either as musical notations or on the keyboard.

  • @dalsegno1251
    @dalsegno1251 4 года назад

    I've been watching you videos for a while but this is the first time I see you play the guitar like that. You're great.

  • @keithmitchell94
    @keithmitchell94 4 года назад +3

    How convenient for me. In the midst of scoring a film for my spouse. Thanks for opening my ears to this concept Rick

  • @guitarjag1
    @guitarjag1 4 года назад +150

    I like how when you take your hoodie off to play guitar your beard magically grows -- and then recedes again for playing keyboards....or is it your guitar playing is so on point that the beard just magically manifests when you pick the guitar up?

    • @FabulousKilljoy
      @FabulousKilljoy 4 года назад +8

      Hahahaha

    • @johnfrenette
      @johnfrenette 4 года назад +16

      Happens to my wife, too. Keyboards she’s fine, but when she picks up the guitar? Thick, scruffy beard. It’s sorta off putting, to be honest.

    • @FabulousKilljoy
      @FabulousKilljoy 4 года назад +3

      John Frenette I don’t even know what to say 😂

    • @alecrobinson7124
      @alecrobinson7124 4 года назад +2

      His guitar powers rest in his beard

  • @freddiecrumb77
    @freddiecrumb77 3 года назад

    Rick you are awesome. Iv’e been following you for about 1 - 2 year now and I love your channel. I’m guitarist first and foremost but I also do multi-instrumentalist just like you and just like you, I also produce and thus a studio guy - the difference is that I’m not as successful. Anyway, the reason I’m writing is that I got a lot from your channel and you have something for everyone - from beginner to advance. You breakdown songs and got awesome interviews. I never have anything in RUclips as informative and enlightening as your channel. Keep up the good work!!!!

  • @diasspeed
    @diasspeed 4 года назад +1

    I love it when Shawn Lane plays mixolydian melodies and solos. It sounds happy, rich and majestic.

  • @bootleggerrosey
    @bootleggerrosey 4 года назад +6

    Two thumbs up for revamping your mode videos!

  • @joerobinson2538
    @joerobinson2538 4 года назад +8

    When I was barely out of diapers I remember hearing “Let It Rain” by Eric Clapton and getting a certain feeling from it. Little did I know at the time it was the power of the Mixolydian mode. I got the same feeling from - “Don’t Come Easy” by Ringo Starr (which is basically the same chords).

  • @Gnurklesquimp
    @Gnurklesquimp 3 года назад

    The way you look at harmony has helped me a lot to wrap my head around intervals and the possibilities, thanks :)
    I remember watching these a long time ago and not understanding how you used such colorful chords, but now I'm getting really comfortable just writing by listening for how the ratio relates back to the current chord, how we got there and where it goes after.

  • @benpowersguitar
    @benpowersguitar 4 года назад +1

    The wealth of information, experience and stories is an amazing asset to all of us musicians. Thanks for sharing.

  • @Andrea_Manconi
    @Andrea_Manconi 4 года назад +20

    Everytime I want to listen to the good old Beatles' songs I come here XD

  • @DangKhoaGuitarist
    @DangKhoaGuitarist 4 года назад +33

    thank you sir, amazing video, it opened my mind.

  • @luizalves8071
    @luizalves8071 4 года назад

    What a great time to learn about and how to use modes, with both Rick and Jake from signals music studios teaching their own approach to the matter, Rick being the more theoretical guy, and Jake being the more practical dude

  • @Mauitaoist
    @Mauitaoist 4 года назад

    Rick's way over my head I'm a guitar player not a musician but I always watch and I always learn something thank you very much Rick

  • @RC32Smiths01
    @RC32Smiths01 4 года назад +19

    Mixolydian is top 3 for me, although I love all the modes! Cheers for this one man, and I got excited over John Lennon and Angus Young

  • @TJKerrell
    @TJKerrell 3 года назад +3

    Starting from 3:42 when Rick demonstrates D Mixolydian, the piece he played with that synth sounded so much like the Epcot Innoventions Area music loop. Any Disney World nerds watching know what I’m talking about. It starts with a more orchestral/atmospheric feel, then drops into an epic groove that makes you feel like you’re in the future. It’s an amazing piece, everyone should definitely look into it.

  • @a.denisecoates8651
    @a.denisecoates8651 3 года назад +1

    I’m excited to be on this journey of sound and the dialogue it creates. Love the format.

  • @LUckybones25
    @LUckybones25 3 года назад

    Those mixo licks you were doing on guitar were insane. Your knowledge and application of theory is amazing to watch/listen to.

  • @sicko_the_ew
    @sicko_the_ew 4 года назад +4

    I heard some Uriah Heep in there at some stage (yes, I know, it's the other way round). Also some Boston. And some Yes ... but then we're obviously going to hear the sound of rock if we listen to rock (and psychedelic rock), aren't we? Thanks. Always opens some more doors of the mind, watching one of these.

  • @lindsaydouglas381
    @lindsaydouglas381 3 года назад +6

    Your lessons are so damn good. My understanding and appreciation of music is exploding in the most beautiful way. Can’t give enough praise and gratitude Rick. Awesome stuff.

    • @jeffdubuque5622
      @jeffdubuque5622 3 года назад +2

      the mixo mode is used a lot in the blues combing a major minor tonality adding the major third.

  • @surveyordave
    @surveyordave 3 года назад

    Rick, you are an absolute wealth of all things musical. I sure do appreciate your videos - very entertaining and very informative!

  • @ericlackford2070
    @ericlackford2070 4 года назад

    Of all the RUclips that I view Rick is the most viewed. Such skill, knowledge and technique I could never achieve in ten lifetimes.

  • @calansvc
    @calansvc 3 года назад +4

    The song "1984" (intro to "Jump") off of VH's 1984 album suddenly makes perfect sense now.

  • @NahreSol
    @NahreSol 4 года назад +75

    Great video and loved the examples!

    • @RickBeato
      @RickBeato  4 года назад +13

      Thanks Nahre!

    • @snickpickle
      @snickpickle 3 года назад +6

      @@RickBeato Thank you for posting all of this stuff! I had never thought to listen for the 1/2-steps like you demonstrated. One suggestion: Even though I know what a mixolydian mode is, probably many others do not. Perhaps you should explain the scale first, with demo on both keyboard and guitar, then move on with the examples? And you chose some classic examples! I guess I didn't realize how many Lennon tunes used mixolydian, although it is certainly the most common rock scale, besides dorian (b3 and b7, for those who don't know).

    • @robertakerman3570
      @robertakerman3570 2 года назад +2

      @@RickBeato hey Rick, There are those that quibble over the "exact" intro chord to "Hard Day's Night". What say You; and I don't mind bringing Your Son's opinion into this debate.

  • @mononoaware1960
    @mononoaware1960 4 года назад

    You are an incredible musician and very much the real deal sir. I cannot thank you enough for your content, you have a unique way of explaining very complex things in a very applicable way. One of the very few to be able to do so in my opinion, when Steve Vai says so it is absolute truth haha! You have truly helped me becoming a better guitar player, and most importantly musician in a short amount of time. RUclips needs more people like you.

  • @richardgutierrez2864
    @richardgutierrez2864 4 года назад

    When I first found your channel I knew it was great at first it was a bit over my head but it challenged me to do better. I want to personally thank you for your channel!!

  • @valvenator
    @valvenator 4 года назад +5

    Some of the examples at the end remind me of Polish composer Henryk M. Gorecki.
    Some of his compositions included embellished native folk songs many of which were in Mixolydian/Aeolian modes
    which I happen to be a huge fan of so much so the standard major scale actually sounds off key to me :)

  • @ihatefingerboarding
    @ihatefingerboarding 3 года назад +4

    I love how Rick casually shows us an example riff that drifts through several different time signatures 😂 what a champ

  • @cwade3198
    @cwade3198 4 года назад

    Beautifully done, Rick. I really appreciate all the knowledge you continue to share with us.

  • @gweedomurray9923
    @gweedomurray9923 3 года назад

    I love the electronic keyboard segments best. Rick is a real treasure.

  • @StebsStuff
    @StebsStuff 4 года назад +6

    the I - Vminor movement will always be my favorite. It is just so euphoric and at the same time it can have a feeling of melancholy.

  • @johnwayne3420
    @johnwayne3420 3 года назад +4

    i have been playing the guitar for 20 years and I will never be able to understand music like you do, it's just so complex.

  • @ericchilver9113
    @ericchilver9113 4 года назад

    Thankyou Rick for uploading to RUclips for us to learn, So beautiful so much light

  • @PerpetualEvolution
    @PerpetualEvolution 3 года назад

    Watching your videos is one of my favorite things to do in my free time when resting my back. So much info and fun.

  • @stevesheroan4131
    @stevesheroan4131 4 года назад +13

    I tend to think (albeit incorrectly) of the Mixolydian as the “4th mode” as opposed to the 5th. In other words, if I know a song is in G Mixolydian, I simply go up a 4th and know that I just need to play in C Major and target notes accordingly. This is also the most common way to choose a harmonica for playing over most blues/rock music, by going up a 4th from the “tonic” key. Also, the Mixolydian might be even more the sound of country music than it is the sound of rock and pop. No matter how you look at it, in the majority of all popular music that’s in a Major tonality, chances are good that it leans towards Mixo. The Major 7th is a rare bird on the radio.

    • @76JStucki
      @76JStucki 4 года назад +8

      Well ok...but a 4th is an inverted 5th. It appears that you're thinking of it as the 4th mode because you're looking at the interval you move up to land on the relative Ionian (Major) key. If it helps, you could look instead at the interval you need to move DOWN instead. You land on the same place and your understanding would be more accurate. A 4th is an inverted 5th, a 6th is an inverted 3rd, etc. So instead of moving up a 4th, move down a 5th. You still land on C and now you're describing the mode correctly. If it helps. If it doesn't help, just ignore me and move on with your life. :-)

    • @stevesheroan4131
      @stevesheroan4131 4 года назад +1

      Joel Stucki Thanks Joel! I actually know the modes the traditional way as well, and understand the inversion principle, I just tend to be able to identify the modality of a tune by hearing it, and I find that thinking of the inversions gets me to my improv quicker. I know it’s “incorrect” but it does work for me. My brain must be wired backwards I guess. I do the same thing with Dorian. If I “hear” Dorian, I just play the natural minor a 5th above the tonic. So A Dorian= E Natural Minor in my backwards brain as well.

    • @Melvin7727
      @Melvin7727 4 года назад +2

      Steve Sheroan
      I'm the same way and most guitarist friends who I've discussed modes with are like this too. Also, dead on about how it's more the mode of country and that the "normal" Major 7th is rare on the radio.

  • @rochellecarter7683
    @rochellecarter7683 4 года назад +4

    I realize that I'm a little late to the party on this one, but one of the iconic examples of the mixolydian mode in rock is the solo work of Randy Bschman on American Woman by The Guess Who.

  • @PokoleizKuleckim
    @PokoleizKuleckim 4 года назад

    Rick... you are opening another, and another, and another door in my musical education. Hats off. Thank you.

  • @billys3400
    @billys3400 3 года назад

    Equal parts talking, playing, singing and chord examples, I like this informative video very much. More like this please.

  • @burningwatermusic
    @burningwatermusic 4 года назад +16

    "Paperback Writer." "Last Train To Clarksville"= G Mixolydian!

  • @ShredmasterScott
    @ShredmasterScott 4 года назад +8

    Yeah, it can be difficult to find a classic rock song that doesn't use Mixolydian. Huge magic between the I and bVII chord

  • @BillBoxstep
    @BillBoxstep 4 года назад

    Like many of your videos this explains the science behind the music. I'm as addicted to your channel as I am to the music itself. Please don't ever stop. Oh, I was born in Ireland with Irish and Scottish grandparents: we would never pronounce Celtic as "keltic", sticking to the same pronunciation as in Boston Celtics. Thanks for the music and theory.

  • @johnulrich5572
    @johnulrich5572 4 года назад

    Always a pleasure to get a music theory lesson from Rick. If my college classes had been this this good and relevant I might have learned something. Cat Stevens, Jefferson Airplane, The Eagles used this mode in many of their songs.

  • @jan279
    @jan279 3 года назад +7

    When he's playing the piano, it sounds like a keys version of "Where The Streets Have No Name" by U2.

  • @artbasss
    @artbasss 4 года назад +26

    Damn, Lennon was a genius. “Norwegian wood”

  • @M5guitar1
    @M5guitar1 4 года назад

    For years I needed a practical explanation of mixolydian. Now I almost get it! Thanks. I'll have to study this over

  • @tempestfury8324
    @tempestfury8324 3 года назад

    I don't care what topic you bring up..... I'll watch it!
    Your true passion for music is addictive and healing.

  • @burgler2112
    @burgler2112 4 года назад +4

    When you were playing you’re examples on guitar I was getting a “cliffs of Dover” vibe from Eric Johnson.

  • @robranney-blake8731
    @robranney-blake8731 4 года назад +70

    Lots of Mixolydian in Garcia and the Grateful Dead, of course.

    • @Hartlor_Tayley
      @Hartlor_Tayley 4 года назад +2

      Rob Ranney-Blake yes !

    • @tomblaze2
      @tomblaze2 4 года назад +6

      That is my favorite example - their best tunes are HEAVILY mixolydian

    • @HyzersGR
      @HyzersGR 4 года назад +14

      Rick unfortunately never gives Garcia or the Dead their due.

    • @Hartlor_Tayley
      @Hartlor_Tayley 4 года назад

      Hyzer's Pro Disc Golf and Smoke Shop well he did mention Jerry in the most important guitarists vid. But that’s it.

    • @HyzersGR
      @HyzersGR 4 года назад +1

      Hartlor Tayley for like 3 seconds

  • @nathanbell6962
    @nathanbell6962 4 года назад

    I don't know what your talking about Rick but I listen to everyone of your videos, I love just hearing you play!

  • @rc5989
    @rc5989 4 года назад +1

    Once again Rick Beato shows why the music I have loved my whole life touches me in deep emotional ways.

    • @paulhester8086
      @paulhester8086 4 года назад

      Me too. Never cognitively knew why. I don't know one lydian from another, but "I Know What I like", as GENESIS would say!

  • @Joe-mz6dc
    @Joe-mz6dc 4 года назад +3

    Rick you're very inspiring

  • @yeknommonkey
    @yeknommonkey 4 года назад +43

    Such a Crock that you got a claim on this video. Nobody is watching this to enjoy John lennons writing. We are here to learn about music theory and enjoy your effort and work not anybody else’s.

    • @LeadersandLunatics
      @LeadersandLunatics 3 года назад

      Speak for yourself I watched this entire video just to hear that 4 second clip. Now I don’t have to pay the Lennon estate - jokes on them!

  • @ehabsh9427
    @ehabsh9427 4 года назад

    Great teaching Rick! Your method is particularly suitable for those interested in composition. So happy I found your channel.

  • @giantessmaria
    @giantessmaria 3 года назад

    love all your vids Rick, but the theory vids really get my juices flowing! i can honestly say i grasp a bit more with each viewing, although sometimes you seem to leap to a place where my feeble brain can't make the connection. still, i strive to comprehend it all...thank you so much for your selfless imparting of your genius to us mere mortals...you are truly one of a kind!

  • @JulianMerkerMusic
    @JulianMerkerMusic 4 года назад +3

    I was in a trance as soon as you played the intro, then snapped right out of it by your voice! Anyways, super guitar playing, that inspired me even more :)

  • @KarthikNagarajan
    @KarthikNagarajan 4 года назад +6

    I personally find Mixolydian to be a very relaxing nostalgic sound

  • @mountainwoodworks7654
    @mountainwoodworks7654 3 года назад

    Best lesson I have had in 20 years. You rock sir!

  • @patbreacadh
    @patbreacadh 4 года назад

    Wow, really cool voicings there. And tastefully demonstrated. Very inspiring lesson! You're the best, Rick.

  • @MagruderSpoots
    @MagruderSpoots 4 года назад +14

    I was just thinking of the Lennon song this morning.

  • @mrtyreus0
    @mrtyreus0 4 года назад +40

    Important to remember that most likely the composers of these tunes, Lennon etc, in spite of their creative ear, had no idea what mixolydian by definition is. So, rely on your creative ear, don't get hung up on the theory, unless that's what you're going for.

    • @fourplayrockband1050
      @fourplayrockband1050 4 года назад +25

      Andrew Kosiba. I met Peter Frampton just a few months back on his final tour and last show (in Concord CA). I asked him when he’s relaxing and noodling around on the couch what scale or mode does he always seem to fall back into. He looked at me perplexed. And I said, “ You know, do you end up in Mixolydian or Dorian , where do you end up?” Still looking at me a bit confused, he said: “I don’t even know what that means”. And with that, my time was up. 😂

    • @paulhester8086
      @paulhester8086 4 года назад +3

      @@fourplayrockband1050 Yeah, I love Peter. He's so humble, gentle and real. Saw him with Humble Pie around 71. Great guitarist. Then he turned pop. I get it though, to a point. Money made it so he could do and be what he wanted to. Most of my favorite Brit Invaders never took lessons or knew theory. Just had God given talent and a good ear. Rock on!

    • @yukas1ngas
      @yukas1ngas 4 года назад +4

      It's absolutely not important to remember.

    • @mrtyreus0
      @mrtyreus0 4 года назад +1

      @@yukas1ngas interesting, how so? What's wrong with letting your ear be the guide ahead?

    • @MrSongwriter2
      @MrSongwriter2 4 года назад +3

      Huckleberry Quick yes but in the same way Caveman died from colds or flu so should we all ignore modern medicine because we know better? Now a days there is so much available to learn about rock or jazz theory.
      Again another anology is in pre school and infant or kindergarten school reading to children is factually proven to improve their vocabulary. Plenty of people could say I never read a book and I can speak fine. But that’s not the point it’s about improving yourself. I hate how people bash on theory and say (insert guitarist) didn’t know theory, so I don’t need to. Now we’re back to full circle. Do you choose to die because of lack of medication and understanding of biology or go to the Dr

  • @rap31264
    @rap31264 4 года назад

    I never knew there was so much more to music learning from Rick...He da Man!!!

  • @wde1978
    @wde1978 4 года назад

    Man. Your studio looks so comfortable. Probably an awesome place to relax.