Dorian Mode: how, when and why to use it, the ULTIMATE guide

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  • Опубликовано: 23 ноя 2024

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  • @MountainBlade
    @MountainBlade 2 месяца назад +26

    Opening solo is a great example of why it’s actually good to learn modes; so you can do great solos that don’t just sound like blues licks stacked on top of each other.

    • @Aja-nt
      @Aja-nt 2 месяца назад +7

      The foundation for all this is still the major scale, which is what gives your playing melodicism. Essentially the modes are just a different way of playing the major scale.

    • @charliecooper7458
      @charliecooper7458 2 месяца назад

      @@Aja-nt but so is the minor scale, and yet it sounds completely different

    • @TheApio1000
      @TheApio1000 2 месяца назад

      ​@@charliecooper7458then play the A minor scale over C, F and G and tell me how it sounds ?)

    • @PaulJonesy
      @PaulJonesy 2 месяца назад

      @@Aja-nt that’s how I think of it, as a modulation of an interval of the major. I think of all scales as modulations (or not) of the major.

  • @meeno_the_man
    @meeno_the_man 2 месяца назад +9

    As ever, a complex topic that you’ve illuminated for all its simplicity. You give us lovely superhighways to the joy of music making. Thanks again.

  • @chrisbush7746
    @chrisbush7746 2 месяца назад +1

    opening solo is gorgeous, beautiful, emotional, inspiring

  • @justindpeak
    @justindpeak 2 месяца назад +9

    Loved the opening jam!

  • @ryanh7389
    @ryanh7389 2 месяца назад +5

    Yes! More modes stuff from you would be amazing. I know there is already tons of stuff out there, but you have a great way of teaching and putting all this stuff in context.

    • @daz4627
      @daz4627 2 месяца назад +3

      I'll second that... more lessons like this one please Adrian 🙂

  • @chriss1492
    @chriss1492 2 месяца назад +6

    Thanks for doing this lesson on the Dorian sound. Sometimes the modes are treated like the final level of mystical guitar knowledge reserved for only the most advanced players. Thank you for demystifying it.

  • @Krispy1011
    @Krispy1011 2 месяца назад +2

    Adrian - very good explanation of the Dorian Mode, I got a lot out of it being an beginner -intermediate guitar buff - thx!

  • @davesdream
    @davesdream 2 месяца назад +7

    I use the method of using the mayor scale starting on the second note. For me is more easy to visualize than remember all the intervals.

    • @jessejordache1869
      @jessejordache1869 2 месяца назад

      I use intervals because when I was a toddler I plunked down on my parents upright and each interval in a scale (i knew THAT much) had a different character. Even as an adult, I still lean on childhood associations, like "no, if it's not 12th street it's 18th street, because they're both blue numbers."

  • @AdamHT
    @AdamHT 2 месяца назад +1

    Yes, more modes videos please!

  • @jayc6170
    @jayc6170 2 месяца назад +10

    Marquee Moon is a great example also. The pre-chorus melody walks right down the D dorian scale.

    • @mjb_33
      @mjb_33 2 месяца назад +1

      Greg Sage (Wipers) used it often as well.

    • @judeforartssake
      @judeforartssake 2 месяца назад +1

      Also "Venus" from the album. The ending riff.

  • @hermetech
    @hermetech 2 месяца назад +1

    Yes, more Modes please Adrian! Here are the chords in each mode which outline the modal flavour. The "home chord", plus two other chords which contain the "flavour" note of the Mode (I've discarded all the Diminished chords with the flavour note as they are not often used):
    DORIAN CHORDS: i ii IV
    PHRYGIAN CHORDS: i bII bvii
    LYDIAN CHORDS: I II vii
    MIXOLYDIAN CHORDS: I v bVII

  • @tims.3370
    @tims.3370 2 месяца назад

    Amazing video. As a new player trying to unlock the fretboard and thinking about modes this is just what I needed.

  • @Bob48
    @Bob48 2 месяца назад

    Thank you so much for this Adrian. I've been trying to get my head around modes for months. Great video.

  • @jamesschein
    @jamesschein Месяц назад

    What a marvellous video!

  • @joeshoe6184
    @joeshoe6184 2 месяца назад +1

    Yes more modes.
    Thank you.

  • @Guitarisforgrins
    @Guitarisforgrins 2 месяца назад

    I loved that the opening was a sound different from the typical "Dorian = Santana" sound. Excellent!

  • @davewhitehead6572
    @davewhitehead6572 2 месяца назад

    Thanks Adrian,always wondered but never dared to ask.

  • @StryngsMagee
    @StryngsMagee 2 месяца назад

    Very nice explanation of Dorian mode and the chords that work well with it. I will be back watching this a few more times!

  • @1981SG
    @1981SG 2 месяца назад

    Amazing lesson! Probably best modes lesson I've ever seen. You are a great teacher!
    Thanks!

  • @patpatisserie4245
    @patpatisserie4245 2 месяца назад +4

    Love the floaty Dorian mode. Doors, Eleanor Rigby, Allman Bros...

  • @e21steverino
    @e21steverino 2 месяца назад

    Wow, Adrian! That demo was amazing ❤ Mysterious, funky and hypnotic, I could listen to that all day!

  • @stfranckmusic
    @stfranckmusic 2 месяца назад +4

    it really reminds me of the 90s in lots of trip hop bands like Zero 7 or Portishead too

    • @jessejordache1869
      @jessejordache1869 2 месяца назад +1

      I was thinking it sounded like a bonus track on _Moon Safari_ .

    • @stfranckmusic
      @stfranckmusic 2 месяца назад

      @@jessejordache1869 Spot on yes indeed! if you like Air I highly recommend checking out our upcoming songs on our channels - it's a bit like if Moon Safari and Tame Impala had a baby

  • @darreneden
    @darreneden 2 месяца назад

    Great lesson on Dorian. I’d love to see one on each of the modes. Thanks Adrian. I love how you teach.

  • @emanuele6461
    @emanuele6461 2 месяца назад +1

    Really liked this, so I would vote "yes" for more modal content, please.

  • @bert_b13
    @bert_b13 2 месяца назад

    It will be a while before I understand modes but I really appreciate doing the deep dive and giving the distinctions more focus. That demo rocked!

  • @GaryBook
    @GaryBook 2 месяца назад

    Great job, please do more videos on modes. You beautifully simplify modes.

  • @el0blaino
    @el0blaino 2 месяца назад

    Great lesson, Andy! I keep swinging between "modes are too much bother" and "modes are quite simple." I think the "D Dorian is actually a C scale started on degree 2" always sent me into a fog; but you hit the important point - "if it helps," remember that you can play easily over any of the C major progression chords.

  • @iannash1027
    @iannash1027 2 месяца назад

    A great lesson Adrian. Lots for us to learn and practice - all of it good stuff. More mode lessons please!

  • @dennismello2520
    @dennismello2520 2 месяца назад

    Glad you're back from summer holiday! I look forward to your Friday lessons immensely.

  • @satamique
    @satamique 2 месяца назад

    Awesome atmospheric guitar solo! You are so good!

  • @1963murf
    @1963murf 2 месяца назад

    Yes indeed Adrian ! More modes sir!

  • @sundrenched6248
    @sundrenched6248 2 месяца назад

    It's not often that I watch a guitar lesson that makes something "click" in my head, but this one does. I first learned about modes about 15 years ago, basically with the system of taking the major scale but taking the second, third, etc. note as the "home". The logic is simple but making music that way seemed out of reach for me. But framing it as adding extra notes to the pentatonic is something I know how to practice and probably use. Great lesson.

  • @SyntagmaStation
    @SyntagmaStation 2 месяца назад +2

    I get modes but not really sure how to put together a modal chord progression. Everything I’ve seen is about two-chord vamps. That would be a good lesson for Adrian to do.

  • @bluebreaker5930
    @bluebreaker5930 2 месяца назад

    Wonderful video. Excellent content. Thank you so much.

  • @Steven-c3n3m
    @Steven-c3n3m 2 месяца назад

    Adrian you da Man ! Thank you !

  • @nstrug
    @nstrug 2 месяца назад

    Would love some more modes content. Really loved your views on how to use Dorian in context, especially the discussion of playing over the changes rather than strictly modal. Lydian next perhaps?

  • @christopherhawkins6719
    @christopherhawkins6719 19 дней назад

    Excellent topic...modes..well explained...killer playing..sounded a bit like the band Wand...how about a Lydian mode video..a very soundtrack-ish mode...!

  • @SuperNick090
    @SuperNick090 2 месяца назад

    That sounds rad dude ! 👍👍🔥

  • @TheDeadMoonBeams
    @TheDeadMoonBeams 2 месяца назад

    What a brilliant coincidence! Im just getting into modes and as a huge The Cure fan my band and i take a lot of inspiration from them (among others...like The Pixies...so more Pixies songs maybe?)
    I have followed you for a while here and on Patreon and you really helped elevate my skills whenever i hit a plateau and the frustration that comes with it. The first song my current band played live was A Forest, and you helped me crack it...i was playing it with chords and couldn't figure out how Robert got that dronning A in there. That was 5 years ago..or 4... 😅
    Anyway, Dorian here we go! And thank you for everything you've fine for me and by extention my band ❤️❤️

  • @jessejordache1869
    @jessejordache1869 2 месяца назад +1

    The mixolydian is actually kind of useful when you want to add a little something-something.

  • @benhanbury
    @benhanbury 2 месяца назад

    Fantastic video thanks Adrian, +1 for a modal series :)

  • @christofkraemer743
    @christofkraemer743 2 месяца назад

    Thanks, that helped a lot💪

  • @zoomankat
    @zoomankat 2 месяца назад +3

    03.15.......Neil Young has left the building!!

  • @PT_English
    @PT_English 2 месяца назад +1

    Mode schmode. The jam was great, sort of Gary Moore-ish but I was looking for the paracetamol until you got to 7:35

  • @HazeOfWhearyWater
    @HazeOfWhearyWater 2 месяца назад

    That was excellent. Definitely more of that. Thank you! Some Lydian would be awesome.

    • @xcx8646
      @xcx8646 2 месяца назад

      Lydian isn't super-useful IMO. The defining chord progression would probably be a two chord vamp on the I and II chords. In C, that would be C and D. It doesn't sound particularly resolved at any point though. Try C and D/C - that's a D chord with a C in the bass. See how you get on playing C Lydian over that progression.

  • @silvertongues2
    @silvertongues2 2 месяца назад

    I always think of D Dorian being the second note, and chord, of C major. Maybe as a keys player its more logical to visualise. I like to try out common progressions like 1-4-5 etc in each mode, you get a really different vibe from each mode. Playing 1-4-5 (etc) in each mode on the keys is really easy to try out, especially using C major as a starting point (all the white keys).

  • @olafbigandglad
    @olafbigandglad 2 месяца назад +2

    The owner's manual for my Jazzmaster specifically states it's only to be used for Lydian mode.

    • @xcx8646
      @xcx8646 2 месяца назад

      Good luck with that

    • @AdamHT
      @AdamHT Месяц назад

      😂😂😂

  • @michelleneeds4165
    @michelleneeds4165 2 месяца назад

    Cool leason Adrian, i always think of So What, Miles Davis, with the dorian mode, that kind of two chord vamp that allows you to glide along. Pretty similar in theme to your jam track without sounding anything like it lol. That has been the biggest influence jazz has had on my playing from a more punk rock approach. Awesome man!!!

    • @michelleneeds4165
      @michelleneeds4165 2 месяца назад

      Also first example of progressions sounds like Lucky, Radiohead.

  • @GodsStoryteller
    @GodsStoryteller Месяц назад

    Thanks so much for your simple way of getting me to understand the Dorian scale.
    Do you have a video on understanding modal chord progression?
    I subscribed.
    Thanks again.

  • @themagdude
    @themagdude 9 дней назад

    Not once is 60s SanFran psychedelic music mentioned. Have a listen to White Bird by It’s A Beautiful Day. Dorian bliss!

  • @markmaughan780
    @markmaughan780 2 месяца назад

    Thanks for this. It's opened a new universe for me. Don't know if I have enough time in my life to explore it 😂 but it will certainly help my songwriting. Wide eyes when I see all your gear in the background. Do you ever play your Jazzmaster through your Vox (AC30?)?

  • @alexsmart5452
    @alexsmart5452 2 месяца назад +1

    What are the chances of a lesson for Magazine "The Light Pours Out of Me"?

  • @mrmiked138
    @mrmiked138 2 месяца назад

    this was great ..can you do mixolydian next?

  • @martabetcke4030
    @martabetcke4030 2 месяца назад

    Thanks, great lesson as always. Yes, please more modes! A short question, what about min6 chord? Is it a classic Dorian sound? It has all the right notes.

  • @matthewpollard2843
    @matthewpollard2843 2 месяца назад

    Tom Waits's "Hoist That Rag" - the Marc Ribot guitar solo???

  • @mellojello766
    @mellojello766 2 месяца назад

    Yeah. This Is a good one. Can be good for fills, soloing and rythme. Even good for finding the right notes😂

  • @BizarrePudding
    @BizarrePudding 2 месяца назад

    Is the melody of the George Harrison song "Within You, Without You" in D Dorian?

  • @johndwyer8539
    @johndwyer8539 2 месяца назад

    JJ. Cale Cajun Moon solo, 2nd and 6ths.

  • @ItsJustRyan89
    @ItsJustRyan89 2 месяца назад +1

    Ade, are you going through all 7?
    Cheers

  • @erichepperle5902
    @erichepperle5902 2 месяца назад

    First it reminded me of Pink Floyd, but then I heard a flavor of Atlanta Rhythm Sections "Spooky"

  • @octavechords
    @octavechords 2 месяца назад

    Would you say Buzzcock's Harmony In My Head is sort of dorian?

  • @djh6970
    @djh6970 2 месяца назад

    My favourite is mixolydian. Lorde green light 😀

    • @xcx8646
      @xcx8646 2 месяца назад

      Dorian and MIxlolydian are easily the most useful.

  • @TRICK-OR-TREAT236
    @TRICK-OR-TREAT236 2 месяца назад

    CAN YOU DO A VIDEO ON ALA MODES NEXT ? THANKS ! 👍 👍 👍

  • @Gullsz
    @Gullsz 2 месяца назад +2

    The only thing that matters is rhythm

  • @lamper2
    @lamper2 2 месяца назад

    Did Santana know what mode he became famous for at the time he was DOING THAT?

  • @larryrasheed1178
    @larryrasheed1178 2 месяца назад

    Would 505 by Arctic Monkeys be another example?

  • @tonyvoxu2
    @tonyvoxu2 2 месяца назад

    Oasis - Little by little. Noel would probably be appalled if he only knew.

  • @grecology
    @grecology 2 месяца назад

    David Gilmour

  • @theycallmejpj
    @theycallmejpj 2 месяца назад

    Modes are just scales. Dorian is good for soul and funk

  • @mmccartney6579
    @mmccartney6579 2 месяца назад +9

    Santana uses the Dorian mode 98 percent of the time.

  • @jessejordache1869
    @jessejordache1869 2 месяца назад

    "and I find it kind of funny, I find it kind of sad. The dreams in which I'm dying are the best I've ever had."

  • @dregenmusicformoney
    @dregenmusicformoney Месяц назад

    F***!