Unlock All the Modes: Master Them with This One Exercise

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  • @shanewoolsey940
    @shanewoolsey940 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    In two years I'll be 60. I've been a working bass player for over 30 years and a carpenter for 40 years. I always thought it would be nice to retire from my day job at 60 and just pay the bills with my pension and my bass. This channel is helping that dream come to fruition (I'm gigging almost every weekend) Never too old to learn something new or just revisit the fundamentals. Seriously man, thank you. (edited for bad grammar lol)

    • @Keepler22b
      @Keepler22b ปีที่แล้ว +2

      jupp😀thats what Ive been preaching to folks. Im 53 and startted playing bass when i was 40 years old. Damn its fun, and my band is having a blast. Thise lessons are gold. Good luck with your band and gigs. Sounds fun!

    • @Drumming_Carp
      @Drumming_Carp ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm a 34 year old carpenter that plays drums and am learning bass. I now have a new life goal

    • @shanewoolsey940
      @shanewoolsey940 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Drumming_CarpNever give up. Never ever ever! The bass is a melodic instrument. Know your scales minor and major and know what key the song is in. Fallow the vocals fuck the guitar player.

    • @jerrytyler7815
      @jerrytyler7815 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@Keepler22b I am 54 and just getting started playing the Bass. I played the Saxophone in school, so the Bass is a whole new world!

    • @tripslaughter5101
      @tripslaughter5101 ปีที่แล้ว

      Go for it. I'm 69 and started learning the bass and the Irish Gaelic.

  • @KTCanaryKen
    @KTCanaryKen 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Hi Rich. You’ve got such an easy going way of passing on useful and sensible advice and tips. A great touch of dry humor too. Thank you

  • @meisenman
    @meisenman ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks!

  • @jamescandela7304
    @jamescandela7304 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I don't know how many people watching this channel have had the opportunity to take a private lesson from Rich, but I've got to point out how great he's gotten at making the content on here every bit as personal as the experience I had. keeping his mistakes in the video and laughing at himself, mixing up the modes, and just the way he talks to you. The only thing missing is a 10-minute conversation about Jimmy Haslipp. No other instructional Channel I've seen has come close to that, and while there is some great content out there, I really do think it matters.

  • @douglaswilliams1081
    @douglaswilliams1081 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    The only channel that I hit the like button immediately when the video starts. No need to wait cause the lesson is always on point! I honestly don't do that with anyone but The Brown Stone.

    • @richbrownbass
      @richbrownbass  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I love that. Thank you so very much, Douglas. It means a lot to me.

    • @AlexandarShmex
      @AlexandarShmex ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Same, I do the same for Dan Hawkins, I know it's going to be no-nonsense usable stuff. It also helps that both guys are such nice people and great players!

    • @jerrytyler7815
      @jerrytyler7815 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I found myself liking the videos right away too!

  • @ralphmanak
    @ralphmanak ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is peak Rich Brown cracking himself up (I'm in the club, too), and I'm here for it. Also, another clear and terrific lesson.

  • @miketaylor1665
    @miketaylor1665 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Man, i just said "Nooooo! Do all the modes!' But what you said stuck with me. Just take my time, get the first two or three modes down THEN move on. I appreciate that! Thank you sir!

  • @RC32Smiths01
    @RC32Smiths01 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The modes and the understanding of them can truly change the way one can write music. Interesting and out-of-the-ordinary for sure, but fun when you articulate them accordingly. Cheers

  • @chrisk475
    @chrisk475 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your intro to modes video was a head slapper for me. Finally, modes are easy, none of that half tone full tone memorization i see everywhere else. Instead, expected simple minor scale and major scale on the diatonics, and memorizing one or two easy changes.yeehaw.

  • @davidloflin3098
    @davidloflin3098 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Rich you've done more to help me understand and utilize modes than anyone else, and I've been doing this a while. You're a heck of a teacher and one cool cat to boot.😎

    • @richbrownbass
      @richbrownbass  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      David! Thank you so much, my brother. It's music to my soul when I hear people say that these videos have helped them. I really appreciate it.

  • @westanney1712
    @westanney1712 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thththth....😀 I like the added bonus of learning the scale on one string up and down as well. Another great lesson!

    • @richbrownbass
      @richbrownbass  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks as always, brother Wes.

  • @SargentTucker0209
    @SargentTucker0209 ปีที่แล้ว

    He's one of the best instructors for the way I process information!

  • @gulbalagulba23
    @gulbalagulba23 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    🤣so hillarious...rich.. you are the best and greatest teacher of all ! Tnx for everything . I will stay and follow your lessons and amaze my friends in the band!

  • @stephenmitchell2979
    @stephenmitchell2979 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Super cool lesson Rich,
    Love the hidden lesson as well. The fact you embrace your mistakes and not gloss over them.
    I have struggled for years with the modes even now I’m in my 60s
    For me, this is the best way forward I think. Keep the content coming brother.
    Thank you🤙🏻👍🏾

    • @richbrownbass
      @richbrownbass  ปีที่แล้ว

      That means more than I can say, Stephen. I can't thank you enough. 🙏🏾❤

  • @MyChrisfish
    @MyChrisfish ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have always avoided the modes and i have no idea why. After doing this exercise for awhile I am so excited about how Much information this teaches in one exercise. And also disappointed i did not do this sooner LOL. Great lesson as always. Thank you sir.

  • @ronalansing8205
    @ronalansing8205 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This guy’s voice is so soothing that I use his tutorials to sleep!

  • @simonpaulengland7833
    @simonpaulengland7833 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You bring a lot of fun into your tutorials Rich, something perhaps a lot of teachers and players forget...Made me smile...! Nice Bass wishes, Simon

  • @salemmustdie
    @salemmustdie ปีที่แล้ว +1

    love the new editing and advice!

  • @briancroes3418
    @briancroes3418 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You are my favorite teacher on the internet.

  • @Iconoplastt
    @Iconoplastt ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice timing on the "right up there", love your stuff RIch, this is exactly how I picture them and think of them interval values... cheers!

  • @swagnjazzy
    @swagnjazzy 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you ! Thank you for clarifying the mystery of the modes. I'm just staring to learn them. This video has help me to simplify them. Thanks again.

  • @pierrelataillade7564
    @pierrelataillade7564 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mr. Brown.... thanks for stopping by today. Great lesson ... you use the word "mussel memory".... Wow that put a lot of presure on me, but I can save this lesson to go back to.... Hey you the man..

  • @schm4704
    @schm4704 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the little interlude 😄

    • @richbrownbass
      @richbrownbass  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha. Thank you so much. Honestly, I was a little worried about that part.

  • @philipmcadam5339
    @philipmcadam5339 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks Rich, I love this, not only is it a great way to learn the modes and where the notes are on the neck, it also serves to help relate the notes musically. Peace and love.

  • @bradami1234
    @bradami1234 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This has easily helped me learn the modes and with how you described how to look at them as scales.. made all the difference. Appreciate you sir.

  • @irenetess7751
    @irenetess7751 ปีที่แล้ว

    You have a huge gift for teaching . Thank you for this lesson : you make the modes crystal clear . Now I practice random modes with different roots ... wow , I have memorized them with no effort . Thank You !!!!

  • @unclemick-synths
    @unclemick-synths ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Superb video 👍. It really is a different way to look at this subject ...and a super "bass-y" approach to boot.

  • @EpicBassTime_
    @EpicBassTime_ ปีที่แล้ว

    Mr. Brown you are the best teacher! Your videos are so helpful thank you😎❤️

  • @nabsdmusik
    @nabsdmusik ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Rich, practicing modes is very essential to master the fingerboard and shapes, I practice them all the time with my 6 string bass.

  • @travisreed5965
    @travisreed5965 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Perfect - Thank You So Much For Keeping This Tutorial Short And "Simple" - If You Had Asked Me If I Could Play From The 3rd Fret To The 11th Fret, NO Way - Yet, All Those Notes Are There As You Pointed These Out So Eloquently - Really Excited About The Next Two Modes To Master - Again , Congrats On The Subs
    Go Team Human ,
    Cheers

  • @kushalthapa7891
    @kushalthapa7891 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you as always. 🙏🙏

  • @ahveekhy
    @ahveekhy ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow genius explanation! I'm just at the beginning of the video and I just understood how to play the six modes instantly with your formula. So simple I'm blown away, I'm excited to see the rest of the video. Thanks for sharing!

  • @rajibbanerjee7177
    @rajibbanerjee7177 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent as usual your way of teaching n explanation.

  • @jen-pinlin3999
    @jen-pinlin3999 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your teaching, you did amazing job on making things simple. The pace of speaking is also super friendly for english as second language. Thank you Rich.

  • @blubein
    @blubein ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for another great lesson!!

  • @joannmannello9158
    @joannmannello9158 ปีที่แล้ว

    great exercise and easy to understand! cant wait to try it all on the G major scale

  • @remco2777
    @remco2777 ปีที่แล้ว

    That is a great exercise! Thank you!

  • @houseofmusic5284
    @houseofmusic5284 ปีที่แล้ว

    You're my best teacher ❤❤

  • @spartan17712
    @spartan17712 ปีที่แล้ว

    awesome as always!

  • @willtiley3018
    @willtiley3018 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great vid as always! Anthony Wellington has a similar approach to this which totally blew my tiny mind… Such vital info

  • @Keepler22b
    @Keepler22b ปีที่แล้ว

    Ty so much:) your lessons is the best! Very easily explained. saving for tonight

  • @alexl.9917
    @alexl.9917 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great lesson and exercise and a hilarious interlude, made my day, thank you very much as always 😂

  • @arpitgershom2264
    @arpitgershom2264 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice learning sir thanks very much

  • @Tonka-s4b
    @Tonka-s4b หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank You so much! I finally get it!! 😀

  • @stylesb959
    @stylesb959 ปีที่แล้ว

    Definitely gonna have to take this one piecemeal

  • @bassforkids4504
    @bassforkids4504 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've always enjoyed practicing the modes more than the pentatonics.I like to go up one mode and back down another,and vice versa, moving them around the neck. Makes for creating some interesting,unusual sounding bass lines

  • @8981USMC
    @8981USMC ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Video. Thanks

  • @michaelsheahan9550
    @michaelsheahan9550 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow thank you for this

  • @Sunshinesmile1
    @Sunshinesmile1 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great lesson

  • @LloydMajor
    @LloydMajor ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice class!

  • @Kurrent.
    @Kurrent. ปีที่แล้ว

    Great way to view modes! This will help me

    • @richbrownbass
      @richbrownbass  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! That's what I love to hear.

  • @5zazen
    @5zazen ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Rich. Interesting approach use ionian or major scale to figure out each tonal center. I was using the sixth or lydian of a minor scale. So a flat minor for the open e string(emajor) for example. Your approach simplifies it.

  • @louisematheson5655
    @louisematheson5655 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for this informative video. Now that we learnt them could you please make a video on how to apply them to a song eg a chord progression of 1 4 5 would be a good start

    • @richbrownbass
      @richbrownbass  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'll make that happen soon Louis. Thank you for watching!

  • @WarrenHaha211
    @WarrenHaha211 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I think that this guy is secretly a comedian behind the scenes

  • @jamesward5602
    @jamesward5602 ปีที่แล้ว

    Rich, I'm long time student of the instrument and yours. I truly appreciate your incredible skills. Lately I've been experiencing sound interruptions on my cable TH-cam viewing, quite irritating. Just a heads up yo.

  • @VinylTherapy
    @VinylTherapy 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow, you are a great teacher...sub'ed.

  • @OswaldBatesIIIEsq
    @OswaldBatesIIIEsq ปีที่แล้ว

    Lydian and locrian are my favorite modes.

  • @genegabriel9113
    @genegabriel9113 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello sir rich. Im number one fans here from philliphines. Can you make a tutorial video. About bass solo using pentatonic substitions to spice up our solos ideas. Thanks teacher rich.

  • @Omarencarnacion1
    @Omarencarnacion1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    amazing video as always, i know all the modes, but i don't know how to use them in a song for a lick, a fill or a groove, i use the Ionian or the Aeolian mode, and of course the major or minor pentatonic

  • @jhamesalmeda9961
    @jhamesalmeda9961 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The intro is too good

  • @brotcivic1607
    @brotcivic1607 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey,
    My last name is Brown too,
    I’m wondering if we are related 😅
    I love music and I also play and started learning bass, I played the upright bass in high school but didn’t continue till now,
    I am really inspired and focus to achieve my uplifted determination effect when playing like healing me emotional and others when I reach that point of view 😊😅

    • @brotcivic1607
      @brotcivic1607 ปีที่แล้ว

      I guess the answer is no I’ll leave you alone but that’s really rude

  • @enocholawumi1358
    @enocholawumi1358 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello Mr.Brown could you plz go over solid technique that every bass player should work on!!!

  • @LaClaveDeFa
    @LaClaveDeFa ปีที่แล้ว

    As always, brilliant. Thanks your your channel and your work.
    One question: I'd usually describe Dorian as "minor with ♮6", or "minor with natural 6th", not "minor with ♯6". Is that correct?

  • @BassPotter46
    @BassPotter46 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey Rich, when are you applying that A Dorian mode during a song? Are you applying it when the song lands on a Am chord, or can just just throw it into your chops when you feel like it? Thanks, and love your passion!

    • @richbrownbass
      @richbrownbass  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      As long as I can keep sight of the chord tones of Gmaj as they appear within the A Dorian (or any other) mode, I can throw it in wherever I like. Know what I mean?

    • @jasonbrooks623
      @jasonbrooks623 ปีที่แล้ว

      This was exactly the question I wanted to ask, with one tweak--does your question imply that, say, you're in the key of G? If so, yes, that's what I'm looking for.

    • @richbrownbass
      @richbrownbass  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jasonbrooks623 I answered making that assumption. In Gmaj, targeting G, B, D, and F# within any of the diatonic modes will keep you in the harmony, as opposed to sounding like you're playing (for example) B Phrygian over Gmaj7. That still works, but it's not as effective melodically if you don't target the chord tones of Gmaj.

    • @jasonbrooks623
      @jasonbrooks623 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@richbrownbass sorry, man, wrote my question before you wrote yours, but forgot to hit send till later. Gotcha, yep, that's an explanation i can try out! thank you!

  • @DeandreMurray
    @DeandreMurray ปีที่แล้ว

    I sat here with my bass on my lap cracking up on this one haha

  • @hedgehenderson
    @hedgehenderson ปีที่แล้ว

    The Ionean sea
    outside the Dorian
    through which we see the Phrygian jam jar.
    We open the Lydian,
    to Mixolydian,
    and look for the Aolian,
    to Locrian out
    the Ionean sea
    outside the Door
    through which we see the Fig jam jar.
    We open the Lid,
    to Mix
    and look for the key Hole
    to Lock out
    The Ionean sea

    • @richbrownbass
      @richbrownbass  ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m impressed. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

  • @AlexandarShmex
    @AlexandarShmex ปีที่แล้ว

    Rich, I'm a bit confused. I don't get why are we going to the higher 6th (E on 9th fret) and not the full 2nd octave? And how would I loop the exercise, should I go: G Ionian to the 6th, than back down to G, than move to A Dorian play it all the way to it's 6th (F# on the 11th fret), than back down to G, then start again from G (G-A) and continue with B Phrygian to it's 6th etc. At the end I should basically finish with playing the entire G Ionian on the E string and finish with higher octave G Ionian to it's higher 6th (21st fret G)? Sorry if the question is a bit confusing, but I think you'll understand. Also, one more thing, how to adapt it to starting on different strings? Also, if I play, for example B major and want to do it on the E string, should I start from the lowest note - F# Mixolydian? Thank you man, for all the great work helping all of us with no local teacher!

  • @lets.talk.together
    @lets.talk.together 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hej man! thx your your lessons. maby you want to show us one day what you play in part starting off min : 2:30 ?

  • @LookNumber9
    @LookNumber9 ปีที่แล้ว

    LOL (Aeolian) - but the exercise is excellent!

  • @mr.force1036
    @mr.force1036 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks man. I hear it, and feel it under the fingers, but if I am playing the same notes, different modes, what's the point? Always enjoy your stuff.😎

    • @richbrownbass
      @richbrownbass  ปีที่แล้ว

      The point is to be able to access those same notes anywhere on the fretboard.

    • @mr.force1036
      @mr.force1036 ปีที่แล้ว

      I want to be a superstar. Not really. Working on it man. Thanks again😎

  • @misylos
    @misylos ปีที่แล้ว

    👏👏👏

  • @cellohood
    @cellohood ปีที่แล้ว

    "That's kind of the point." Yes.

  • @martinheath5947
    @martinheath5947 ปีที่แล้ว

    I Don't Particularly Like Modes A Lot
    How I finally learned the order 😊

  • @isaachavor9749
    @isaachavor9749 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So will that mean every key will have a different shape for their modes or it's just same as that of key c?

  • @Smokeslikelightningband
    @Smokeslikelightningband ปีที่แล้ว

    Noticing you don’t always alternate fingers on the right hand. Is it generally speaking wise to alternate fingers?

  • @ericgilman6170
    @ericgilman6170 ปีที่แล้ว

    So modes are kinda like roads . As long as you know where the roads go the names of said roads only mater when giving directions.

  • @s_a_b8025
    @s_a_b8025 ปีที่แล้ว

    It’s so funny when he forgets to put the link 😂

  • @davidcuite1521
    @davidcuite1521 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Dorian does NOT have a flat sixth. You said it does although you wrote sharp six?

  • @Gooden_Eye
    @Gooden_Eye ปีที่แล้ว

    super helpful video for working with modes! I will say that aioli mode is my favorite on a nice panini...JK 😂

  • @77Dragons
    @77Dragons ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant. But I want you to make more mistakes, because that chord progression in the background is beautiful! Would love to see the notation. (or maybe I should do the unthinkable and just figure it out for myself…)

    • @richbrownbass
      @richbrownbass  ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha. Thank you. The progression is taken from this video all about open triads and their inversions.
      th-cam.com/video/1F7goC37pt8/w-d-xo.html

  • @davedave8608
    @davedave8608 ปีที่แล้ว

    I only solo in super locrian

  • @rchauer
    @rchauer ปีที่แล้ว

    isn’t it easier to say that whatever major scale you are using, the modes use only the notes of that scale? ( if G is ionian, for example, then Dorian is just a G major scale starting on A…Phrygian is a G major scale starting on B, Lydian is G major scale starting on C…etc etc. the mode shapes are automatic)

  • @briancroes3418
    @briancroes3418 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Not to confuse
    Dorian has a major 6
    A flat 3rd and a flat 7th.
    D E F G A B C D
    1 2 b3 4 5 6 b7 8
    minor 3 minor 7

    • @richbrownbass
      @richbrownbass  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The 2nd is not flat.

    • @briancroes3418
      @briancroes3418 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Oops that’s was a mistake on my part
      So embarrassing
      I guess I deserve it lol
      Dorian has a flat 3rd and Flat 7

    • @briancroes3418
      @briancroes3418 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I use a chart found on the internet.

    • @briancroes3418
      @briancroes3418 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Not letting me attach it though.

    • @briancroes3418
      @briancroes3418 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Your simply the best

  • @chris_st
    @chris_st ปีที่แล้ว

    Easy way to remember Ionian and Aeolian -- Aeolian starts with "A", the first letter of the alphabet, so it's *NOT* the first scale! Ridiculous, but that's why you'll remember it.

    • @richbrownbass
      @richbrownbass  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Clearly I need all the help I can get. LOL! Thank you!

    • @chris_st
      @chris_st ปีที่แล้ว

      @@richbrownbass Amazing how there are these things that are important, but brain just says, "Nope, not keeping track of that!" 🙂

  • @suicideleopard_yungxrist_6651
    @suicideleopard_yungxrist_6651 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great lesson! Could you do a lesson about how to get from intermediate bass player (stuck in one place practicing 2 octave scales, arepeggios, warm-up exercises, improvising and playing a bass line created on a fly to a backing track) to the advanced bass player and what to do, what to learn, what to practice, some theory to become advanced, some scale and arpeggio exercises but for the advanced bass player? IT WOULD BE SO COOL! And many people would benefit from this lesson. A genre playing lessons would also be GREAT for example how to play rock on bass, how to play metal on bass, how to play soul on bass, how to play motown on bass, how to play country on bass, how to play fusion (jazz-rock) on bass, how to play funk on bass and of course how to play jazz on bass guitar and how to start easily with walking bass lines and slowly become more fluent in playing walking bass (everything for intermediate/early advanced bass players) ! Could you please do lessons like this? It would be awesome! You are a great teacher and thank you for everything! I hope you will do lessons like these ideas I gave you in this comment. WE WOULD LOVE THAT! Greetings from Poland, Mike :)

  • @cellohood
    @cellohood ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Please do a super long video. Scales are never boring. 🤎🧠

  • @Mrpsblobsoflowendmung
    @Mrpsblobsoflowendmung ปีที่แล้ว

    😂😂🤣 yup I also say Ionian when I mean to say Aeolian
    All the dam time 🤣🤣😂🤘😊

  • @donaldasbukauskas6877
    @donaldasbukauskas6877 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks!

    • @richbrownbass
      @richbrownbass  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so very much!

    • @donaldasbukauskas6877
      @donaldasbukauskas6877 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Would you provide personal lessons online?