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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.
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!!! 🥰🤘🤘👋
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
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.
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!
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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 👍
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.
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.
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
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.
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 ?
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.
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. 🎼🎵🎶🎸
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
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.
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.
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!
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Excellent. Finally somebody explaining the modes in a simple format.
I try to keep it als clear as possible. Thanks Pamela!
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Thanks Davide!
Hi would it still be Lydian if u weren’t using the open string.. with the chords .. but still using the same chords?
@@satchrules101 Yes, still Lydian. Those open strings add more color/ambiance to the chord.
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
Excellent!!!
Thanks so much for making the lydian mode easier to understand.
Such a great lesson!! I’ve never heard modes and chords explained so simply and clearly before!
That's my goal Peter. I'm glad you like it. Thanks
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Very nice way to demonstrate how to put open chords to excellent use! THanks
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.
Thank you Darren!
Mate you explain very well. Easy and clear to undestand. Thanks!
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!!! 🥰🤘🤘👋
Always enjoy and learn a great deal from your well thought out lessons,keep up the good work man😊
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I learn by ear, so this is very helpful. Thanks so much.
Nice! My favourite mode!
Great lesson mate
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
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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.
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The 1,2,5 sounded like " Xanadu " by Rush. Made me want to break my fast on honeydew. Nice lesson, thx.
Thanks Cy. I guess more bands use this concept :)
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Thanks Johnny! Have lots of fun mate!
Thanks so much for easable understanding lesson for establishing Lydian Chord Progression I-II-V in Chord voicing
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Great lesson thank you for all the Lydian lesson now let’s do the Aeolian & mixo Lydian
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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!
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Awesome man, i love Lydian and Mixo.
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Hi, can you give examples of the songs using these modes? It is heavenly.
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
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Hi Harlan, Thanks ! Sure I'm doing a video every week.
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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.
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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.
Excelente, gracias.
LOVE THIS VIDEO!!! THANKS
Very nice lesson.
Question: So to play in E Lydian, can I just play F#maj scale over E?
FROM ROMA ......si puo'' fare anche con gli altri modi ? per esempio il misolidio ? grazie
Great!!!
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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
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.
Amaaaaaaaaazing
Thanks
Hi Greg. You're welcome mate!
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 ?
Sir which guitar effect u using rply
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.
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. 🎼🎵🎶🎸
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
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.
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You have to play the Lydian scale on an Ibanez but if you get it a Steve Vai signature Ibanez lol
Xanadu - Rush
I tried to use lydian in the lead break: th-cam.com/video/DDmjG1hjSOU/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=ChrisDavies
Xanadu, Rush
Rush Xanadu
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.
Xanadu
I think I'm trippin balls cuz I hear some amount of reverb on your voice.
That could well be...
....some words over Zappa would have been nice.
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!
Fifth in Lydian cannot be literally dominant, because you cannot build a V7 chord on it, strictly speaking
"The Master of the Space Age Guitar"? Was that an Expo '92 reference? 😉