How to USE modes!!

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    Modes Part II: • USING MODES - Part 2
    Learn how to apply your knowledge of modes into your playing.
    For years I understood theory behind building modes but never understood how that knowledge could be applied to my playing.
    Hopefully this video helps explain how I try implement mode theory into my playing in a practical way.
    Music Riyaaz on instagram: / musicriyaaz
    I've now released a 'Part II' follow up video to this subject of modes that hopefully clears up some of the bits I didn't explain well or skipped over in this video.
    Check it out here: • USING MODES - Part 2
    #musictheory #modes #modetheory #musiceducation #help #informative #music #education

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  • @michaelkeithson
    @michaelkeithson  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    I've now released a 'Part II' to this video that hopefully clears up a few of the points I hadn't explained well or skipped over in this video. Once you've watched this video, check it out: th-cam.com/video/ZnD5F6o7B1g/w-d-xo.html

  • @ParaBellum2024
    @ParaBellum2024 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +43

    My wife made some hard-boiled eggs the other day, and when I got home, I was amazed at how mixolydian the house smelt!

  • @slimtim9570
    @slimtim9570 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +48

    I dig how you explain things! You walk it through step by step logically and it feels very intuitive to me

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Thank you! I’m pleased it’s been useful to you. 👍🏼🎹🎵

    • @fourierfanboy
      @fourierfanboy 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Agreed, even the fish analogy was quite lucid

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      😂🤣 Ha! Thanks, I wasn’t sure whether to include it or not!

    • @KidDozzi
      @KidDozzi 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'll add, your mic is really good. Maybe you could block the ambient sound from the keyboard keys with a pop filter or cone? Only trying to help if it's useful to you.

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@KidDozzi Cheers Ian.

  • @daviddellemonache2757
    @daviddellemonache2757 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

    This is the best video on modes that I’ve ever seen. Well done and thank you sir!

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Ah thanks David, that means a lot. Maybe I should make some more vids like these then! Really appreciate your comment. Cheers

  • @yinoveryang4246
    @yinoveryang4246 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    Its always about the root note. The root of the scale. Everything you're hearing and making sense of in music, you're always aware of where that tonal centre is. (Leaving out modulation for the moment)
    Mis-training modes starts with the teacher saying something like "C major (Ionian) is exactly the same scale as C- minor (Aolian)." Or they say something like Im afraid "if you start with the second note that is a dorian mode" without mentioning that in-fact it's E dorian not D Dorian. So yes it's a dorian scale. But it's a completely different scale, with a different root. The fact it uses the same notes is incidental, and has no musical impact. All the relationships within that scale are different to our ears. To explain them as being the same scale is what leads people off on the wrong path and leads to much confusion,
    Each mode has different intervals and different chords, and we are always aware of where the root note is when we are listening (and hopefully playing). The history of where these diatonic modal scales come from is as ancient as their names, they are firmly set within us.

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Preach! 👏 Yeah, completely agree, I think maybe there’s a lack of understanding from some teachers too that just keeps getting passed down. Thanks for the comment.

    • @afrosheent3arcmichael69
      @afrosheent3arcmichael69 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The Ionians were the Greeks. I think you meant C Major and A minor. Those are the same. If you're in Major it'll always be the 6th note in the scale or 3 semi tones down. C Major and C minor are parallels of each other.

    • @afrosheent3arcmichael69
      @afrosheent3arcmichael69 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      So like how do you stay within the tonal center for say a melody? Makes sense because even when you know music theory if you're not applying functional harmony then it sounds incomplete.

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@afrosheent3arcmichael69 Thanks for the comments. I think it's kind of about where you start and end and which notes you're accentuating in between. I've got another video on modes that I'm about release and I talk a bit about writing a song within a mode and I think it might cover that a little bit.

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@afrosheent3arcmichael69 Hey, I've just released that modes follow up video I mentioned which talks a bit about writing a melody within a mode if you wanted to check it out. Cheers

  • @tlb9kids
    @tlb9kids 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    Learning modes in this way and applying them to improvisation the way you do is infinitely more useful than how it is traditionally taught. Thanks for this. This is the first time I’ve seen you. I’m gonna subscribe and look for content on how you craft your improvised melodies. Quite brilliantly I might add.

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you. I’m really pleased you found it helpful. Thanks a bunch for sub! 👍🏼🎹

  • @ChinqMiau1
    @ChinqMiau1 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    You have a gift to explain things well. The words used, tone, examples, pace, sequencing... Also the lighting and camera, a joy to watch. Thank you for sharing.

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Cheers dude! I really appreciate your support. Thanks 🙏

  • @SteveFarmerMusic
    @SteveFarmerMusic 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    You had 999 subscribers when i watched this. My seeing that, after really appreciating this video very much, and knowing "I" would be sub #1000 was enough for me to know I've discovered a place I'm supposed to be! Thank you for your work here, Michael! I've played all my life, and "professionally" on some big stages over the past 20 years. But I've always known my jazz chops are very lacking (although somewhat aware of the theory/mechanics). Realizing jazz is (besides classical) the "brainy" side of music, I think I'm finally beginning to step into that higher musical awareness, like I've always WANTED to do, but just haven't. That changes... now! You'll be part of that, Michael, through your videos and I thank you for sharing your heart's talent! It effects lives.. in real ways. May ad revenue pour your way! 😄 Blessings from across the pond!

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Steve! Welcome to the family and thank you for being my 1000th subscriber!!!! It's been really great seeing all the love and encouragement after posting this video. I'm going to do my best to continue giving value to folks like you - I just hope I can work out what that might be! Thanks for your leaving your comment, it means a lot. Cheers. 🎹

  • @gergthims
    @gergthims หลายเดือนก่อน

    Makes complete sense. Effective use of these concepts takes a lot of time and practice, as tou'd expect.

  • @JasonGrantProject
    @JasonGrantProject 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great lesson Michael! Thank you!

  • @Thatboybewhat
    @Thatboybewhat 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This was probably the most challenging video I’ve encountered from you thus far but you still did a great job explaining it 🤞🏾 I’ll definitely come back to it once I have a better grasp on these more chord relationships

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  21 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Hey Samuel, this was the first educational video like this that I made and I don't think I did the best job of explaining things and potentially tried to fit in too much, hence the follow up video, so I'm not surprised this was a little harder to digest. Thanks for the comment though.

  • @TheCalebSchultz
    @TheCalebSchultz 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This unlocked something in my music theory brain that I knew need to be unlocked but I didn't know exactly what it was yet, but knew it was there and it was this. Thank you.

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hey Caleb, that’s so great to hear, glad you’re finding some value from my videos. 👍🏼

  • @incorrigiblelogicien643
    @incorrigiblelogicien643 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Best out of 100 videos that all try to explain modes. I finally get not *how* but *why* to use them.

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Ah! Thanks for your great comment. I really appreciate the encouragement! I’m pleased you found it helpful.

  • @jean.marion
    @jean.marion 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    The TH-cam algorithm kindly put this video into my feed. I love finding other music theory teachers on YT. Interesting take on using modes. I tend to think, 'I'm going to write a song in Dorian' and that's it. Or, how can I make this sound different, I know, I'll stick a Lydian tritone here. I've been trying to find songs IN Mixolydian, and having a hard time because a lot of them just have a portion in that mode. That should have been my clue. Entire songs don't have to be in the same mode. It's ok, to mix and match for the sake of the song. Keep up the good work!

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hi Jean! Thank you so much for this comment and thank you TH-cam algorithm for introducing us! I'm sure there's still lots about modes that I've not uncovered yet on the music journey and I think we all seem to come at the same things from different angles but I do enjoy thinking about these things! Thanks for stopping by!

  • @cosa6432
    @cosa6432 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      My pleasure. I hope you found it useful.

  • @NotInService
    @NotInService 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Now this is something I could actually understand and use. You have to love educated Jazz players and the methods they use to explain things. I appreciated this, thank you.

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for your comment Vic. I'm pleased you found it helpful and easy to understand. Happy practising!

  • @RobMcCreery
    @RobMcCreery 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You addressed the very question that I've been wanting to resolve - how to actually use modes, rather than merely understanding them in isolation (much, as you say, like knowing scales: how to use the information in playing). And you've done so clearly, in a way that even if I wasn't familiar with some of the terms, I could follow your line (the annotations are also very timely and clear.. thanks for those!) You tread a very good line, crediting the viewer with intelligence but with a desire (and need) for explanation and examples.
    I was very pleased to be able to understand exactly why a Lydian relates to maj7 sharp 11, so your examples affirmed learning as well.
    I think one of the mistakes I've made is trying to assign the modes from the tonic to each chord, rather than working from the tonic of each chord (for example, if a piece is in the key of D, then using a mode of D for every chord that follows). But that's me, running before I can walk.
    In any event, I'll watch this video many times, I predict, to absorb and gradually internalise, what you're saying so well. Thank you!

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Rob, it was so good to read your comment, thank you for taking the time to share. I’m so pleased that my videos are reaching people like you who are able to find some value in them and make sense of my ramblings! Hopefully plenty more videos to come if I can find things worth talking about! Cheers. MK

  • @mariamoine75
    @mariamoine75 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing video. Please do more of these!!! Thank you

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks Maria! Definitely more similar videos to come. Do you have any specific topics in mind that you'd like me to cover?!
      Thanks for the encouragement! MK

  • @patrickmickey
    @patrickmickey หลายเดือนก่อน

    I've been able to grasp some of the concepts you present. Fascinating. And even if I learned little I still enjoy your teaching style immensely particularly your humor.

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for your comment Patrick, I'm glad you enjoyed the video 👍

  • @rumpires6485
    @rumpires6485 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My ever struggle is modes.I allways understood them intheory, but like you said along the way you start growing a fealig, and it come naturally. Looved it.

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for the comment! Hope you found it useful.

  • @virtuealso
    @virtuealso 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    this was actually an amazing insight and technique for using modes! thanks!

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for the kind comment. I’m pleased you found it useful. Cheers.

  • @TinyMaths
    @TinyMaths 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It makes a big difference to my ears when you play all the modes starting on the same note. I find it a lot harder to differentiate their sound if all the modes of a scale are played one after the other using the scale tones. And yes, I learned them, but never really tried to figure out how to use them. I'm on a long term haitus from playing but when I go back this is one of the areas that I'd like to get familiar with.
    The demonstration you did from halfway through minute four was really useful; actually it reminded me of something Chic Corea would play... Thanks for the demo

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Yeah, I agree. I never felt like there was much difference between the modes when I played them consecutively going up the major key, they all just sound like their parent major key, displaced, but take them out of that context and play then all from the same root note and they come alive! Hope the video was helpful!

  • @Howeverwhatabout
    @Howeverwhatabout 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    The ‘fish’ analogy does work many thanks, I’m glad I found your channel.

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ha! Cheers Harry, I’m glad you found it too! 😉 Happy New Year!

  • @tashaffin
    @tashaffin 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    WOW! This is the first time I've ever heard a useful explanation of mode. Thank you so much.

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for the comment, I appreciate it. Glad you found the video helpful.

  • @lounote1
    @lounote1 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great stuff. And you’re correct, it is complicated and requires practice and discussion. This is very helpful. Thanks!

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks Louis, I’m pleased you found it helpful.

    • @whatscooking5551
      @whatscooking5551 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It's not complicated at all
      If you still don't fully understand mode i can help ya

  • @steph1918
    @steph1918 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Cheers Michael. Most people can't explain things clearly and logically. You can. Also, I've just watched a number of posts by musicriyaaz. You're right, It's grand.

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for your comment Steph, it’s very kind and I appreciate it. I’m glad you checked out more of his stuff, it’s so impressive!!

  • @marcobal
    @marcobal 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Bravo!!!

  • @maruso2221
    @maruso2221 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazingly useful. Thank you

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks. I’m really pleased you found it helpful.

  • @jaimedominicpanelo7246
    @jaimedominicpanelo7246 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    In guitar, modes are used as connectors after melody with tension notes to a resolving melody, usually going to the end chord of a stanza. In improvisation solos, modes form the licks joined in between melodies.

  • @mauricioacosta2231
    @mauricioacosta2231 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Dude awesome video. Thank you for explaining it so clearly

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Cheers Mauricio, I’m really pleased you enjoyed it. 👍🏼🎹

  • @vasteeleios
    @vasteeleios 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great knowledge here as everyone said. Also your concise editing is a nice treat, the subtle zoom-ins when you make an important point is really cool. I didnt realize that the first play. Cant wait for part 2 😊 im a bass player btw but trying to learn composition outside of diatonic boring stuff!

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Big thanks for your comment! Currently editing 'part 2' - I've included a little section about composing in a mode, hopefully you'll find that useful. Cheers. MK

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey! My modes part II video is out now. Hope you can find that useful and interesting too! Cheers. MK th-cam.com/video/ZnD5F6o7B1g/w-d-xo.html

  • @hutch22925
    @hutch22925 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video, nicely explained

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks. I appreciate your comment, hope it was somewhat helpful. Cheers

  • @kevinkoosk
    @kevinkoosk 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great Explanation , I appreciate it.

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you! I appreciate your comment! 🎹

  • @johndavidsanchez
    @johndavidsanchez 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wonderful lesson! Thank you for the clarity, we would all love to see more theory videos in the future.

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Cheers John! I appreciate your comment. Any topics in particular so I can get learning?!

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey John! I've just released a follow up video to this one, a 'Part II' to try to tie up a few loose ends from this video. Hope you check it out. th-cam.com/video/ZnD5F6o7B1g/w-d-xo.html

  • @arthurseya9195
    @arthurseya9195 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Your content is educative and easy to approach
    Well articulated keep up the good work Sir👏

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ah thanks Arthur. I really appreciate your kind comment, I’ll do my best to keep things coming! Cheers.

  • @giftsize5081
    @giftsize5081 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for explaining this. Can you explain to also how to use minor blues scale. I know it and don't know how to apply it

  • @tomwom3624
    @tomwom3624 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I play guitar and have been working on applying modes to my playing for a while now. Excellent video. It given me a few lightbulb moments...Thanks loads..🙏

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey Tom, thanks for your comment! I'm pleased you found it helpful.

  • @jeremyespencer
    @jeremyespencer 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Brilliant explanation. Thanks.

  • @gtamediaproductions1
    @gtamediaproductions1 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    These are the scales that change my mood instantly.

  • @parkerchace
    @parkerchace 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    SUPER HELPFUL. the only one that makes sense. Well, the other videos and information built me up, but you wrapped it all together so nicely.

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ah, cheers Parker, I really appreciate your comment and pleased to hear the video was useful.

  • @elvisngenzi6932
    @elvisngenzi6932 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Well explained and understandable.

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you. I hope you found it useful.

  • @melvinyee2796
    @melvinyee2796 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I take lessons and have also watched a lot of videos regarding theory. I really love the content of this video and feel that you don’t have enough views and likes. This will surely benefit me for a long time~

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks Melvin, I really appreciate your comment. I guess it’s still early days for the channel but my intention is to continue to create more similar content and hopefully see it grow. Thanks for your support!

  • @Chuck26814
    @Chuck26814 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I didn’t quite get it yet, but after a few mods videos from various creators, yours left me most inspired. Gonna start learning the formulas and practicing, then checking your part 2. Thanks!

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hey Chuck! Thanks for the comment. Hopefully my ‘part 2’ video is a bit more helpful, there were definitely some bits I missed or didn’t explain very well in this video. Good luck on your modes adventure! 👍🏼

  • @5324man1
    @5324man1 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Need more of these videos, very pleasing and gained the concept

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Cheers! Plenty more videos to come! 👍🏼

  • @vincevanneer8325
    @vincevanneer8325 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much for this video.

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  หลายเดือนก่อน

      You are very welcome! 🙏

  • @timvansamang
    @timvansamang 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great explanation! I've always been confused by the modes. This made it easier! Cheers!

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks Tim, I pleased you've found it useful.

  • @andrileonardo
    @andrileonardo 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you! This makes so much sense now!👍

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks Andri, I'm pleased it was useful for you!

  • @sundrenched6248
    @sundrenched6248 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Really great lesson, thanks.

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you! I'm pleased you appreciated it. Cheers!

  • @ryanmcdonald2027
    @ryanmcdonald2027 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    thank you very much for this very useful modes video ! I am going to use this to improvise with modes with the A minor scale for my moody song in the key A minor called "long ago and far away" :)

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’m pleased that you found it helpful. Happy practising!!

  • @teldrah
    @teldrah 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you for this excellent explanation. I'm a bass player that wants to improve on music theory and this is exactly what I was looking for.

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Perfect! Glad you found it helpful, thanks for leaving a comment 👍🏼

  • @tonylancer7367
    @tonylancer7367 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Michael, I have to say, this is one of the best explanations I've watched on modes. For once, I think the crazy solos from Cory Henry are actually achievable! 😅
    Could I ask, are you able to create a "guide" PDF that lists the common chord types and the modes you can use on them? I also like how you simplified the modes to, "If you want to use Mixolydian, flat 6 and 7 (apologies if it's technically accurate but hope you get what I mean) that'd also be a cool thing to add to that guide PDF.
    Now to practice these things once and for all, need to conquer this.

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Thanks for your comment Tony, I appreciate the encouragement.
      I'll have a think about that pdf, a few people have asked for something similar so it might be worth doing!
      Good luck with those Cory Henry-esque solos!! 😵‍💫

    • @mcneilrecinto7220
      @mcneilrecinto7220 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for this very helpful explanations.
      And a big yes for a pdf of chords type showing the modes that are fit into it ( 10:55 ) Thank you so much in advance !
      I can see your channel will grow fast as lightning with this quality of contents 🎉 congrats !!

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey Tony, I've just released a follow up video to this and, as requested, I have included a link to the pdf you asked for and also talk in a bit more depth about what scales are used with which chords and why. Hope you check it out. th-cam.com/video/ZnD5F6o7B1g/w-d-xo.html

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@mcneilrecinto7220 Hi! I've just released a follow up video to this one and, as requested, I have included a link to the pdf you asked for and also talk in a bit more depth about what scales are used with which chords and why. Hope you check it out. th-cam.com/video/ZnD5F6o7B1g/w-d-xo.html

  • @svetoslavpetrov7125
    @svetoslavpetrov7125 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great stuff ,thank you!

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for your comment!

  • @Jamiemccredie1
    @Jamiemccredie1 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great work 🤘🏻

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks Jamie, I appreciate your comment.

  • @iansmyth6210
    @iansmyth6210 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Brilliant thank you Michael 💥

  • @primechords
    @primechords 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wonderful video!

  • @George-jo7mi
    @George-jo7mi หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is so much better than when I enrolled in Berklee in the 70s. I asked my tutor assigned to me, what a scale is. His answer, you'll have to go to the mountain top to find the answer. Thanks for making this more accessible and actually interesting!

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey George! That's nice of you to say so, I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for leaving a comment 🙏

  • @TanjaStoyan
    @TanjaStoyan 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Cool, starting to get how improv works Thank you!

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Great to hear, hope this has been useful. 🎹👍🏼

  • @TorBruheim
    @TorBruheim 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Finally, I got it, thanks to your video. You simply demystify it. So in the end It's all about the sound.

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That’s great Tor, so pleased that my video has helped you on your journey. Thanks for watching!

  • @malcolmfrancis4543
    @malcolmfrancis4543 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fantastic! Thanks.

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Cheers for your comment Malcolm!

  • @mgd9151
    @mgd9151 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Super awesom video. Cleared up some misunderstandings i had. Thanks for taking the time to make it.

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for your comment Calvin. I’m pleased you found it helpful!

  • @kurikokaleidoscope
    @kurikokaleidoscope 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very interesting and.. imperative

  • @jonathanstephensmusic
    @jonathanstephensmusic 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very good explanation!

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks Jonathan, I appreciate your comment! Cheers. 🎹

    • @jonathanstephensmusic
      @jonathanstephensmusic 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@michaelkeithson Absolutely! I will probably be sharing the video with some of my students as well.

  • @9jonisi9
    @9jonisi9 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Brilliant, thanks, mate. finally made sense. Thank you. Cheers.😊

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Great. Glad it was helpful. 👍🏼

  • @paulwilliams2773
    @paulwilliams2773 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great explanation. Thanks

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks. I hope it was helpful!

  • @nedim_guitar
    @nedim_guitar 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    The fish analogy worked fine for me. Great video, very helpful, even for me as a guitarist. Also, I recognized the Mixolydian right away. Nice!

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Nice! Glad you found it helpful. Thanks for the comment 🙏

  • @paulschipper9428
    @paulschipper9428 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Another excellent lesson on a very confusing subject Michael! I'm off to watch the follow up now.

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks Paul! Appreciate the kind comment, it is a tough subject and I'm not sure I did a great job in this video, hence 'Part 2' but hopefully there's enough in there to make it worthwhile! Thanks for the encouragement! 👍

    • @paulschipper9428
      @paulschipper9428 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@michaelkeithson I enjoyed both videos equally. When I first learned about modes a long time ago, it was shown to me just in the context of playing over a drone of the root, which is great for appreciating the flavour of each mode, but does not tell you how you can use them more widely. It took me a long time and a deeper understanding of theory to appreciate how modes can be used in passages here and there. You show that part of it very clearly and will watch it again, as there is a lot of info in there and you show options I had not thought about. Thank you very much for this!

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@paulschipper9428 Cheers Paul, glad you’ve got something out of it. Appreciate the feedback!

  • @scottgourlay1473
    @scottgourlay1473 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thankyou... Yes I play guitar and not a Jazz musician, but you explained everything the way Ive been trying to wrap my head around playing... So yes there were a couple of points that felt like it glued some loose ends for me... Especially the part about the scales, and it just coming in time with more play... Ill probably be hitting arpeggios of each chord then say the quality of that chord.. Meaning flat 2 and flat 6 if that makes sense.. Thanks again!!

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for your comment Scott, this was something I’d struggled with for a while and it’s great to hear that I must have explained it in a way that will make sense to some people. I really appreciate you stopping by!

  • @KaOblast
    @KaOblast 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Awesome video maestro. Thank you

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you! I appreciate your kind words! Hope you’re having a perfect week!

  • @rebanelson607
    @rebanelson607 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That was helpful. Thank you!

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Good to hear, thanks for leaving a comment 🙏

  • @atharvamore3822
    @atharvamore3822 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    great video. Absolutely loved it. Opened whole lots of new perspective and you motivated me to practice more 😂❤

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks Atharva, I'm pleased it was helpful and motivational. Good luck with the practising. You got this!

  • @ProjeKtCamus
    @ProjeKtCamus 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very well explained. Thankyou.

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for your comment. I hope it was useful!

    • @ProjeKtCamus
      @ProjeKtCamus 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@michaelkeithson it was 😀

  • @GiantAmoeba
    @GiantAmoeba 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    wonderful breakdown, thank you. This squared a lot of circles for me

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks! I'm pleased it was helpful.

  • @Gebraheel
    @Gebraheel 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you....I was mostly bewildered by this, but that's mostly my lack of education beyond HS band. You explained things excellently.

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You're welcome! Cheers for comment.

  • @philburns5656
    @philburns5656 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is exactly the "corner" of modes, that I've been searching... for ages! One additional question: when you say "try to let it be flowing", does this imply that it's more often preferable to select a scale that does not change too many notes compared to the scale before? So would you prefer subsequent scales with only let's say 1 or 2 changing notes? Or is it an absolute "comme ci comme ca"? Thanks very much! Your natural and relaxed explanation mode is superb!

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey Phil, thanks for the comment. I don't think it matters how many notes change between the chords/scales, and I don' t normally think about that when improvising. I think what I mean would be more about using common tones, so maybe the first note over the new chord/scale is a common tone to the chord/scale preceding it. Or think about how the pattern/sequence you're playing can continue into a new scale, incorporating new notes but within a phrase/sequence that the listener has already heard or feels connected to the last phrase. Something along those lines I think!

  • @DamoLivesRed
    @DamoLivesRed 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I've watched countless videos with a similar title and aim, but they've never explained it the way you do with playing over the pedal note. That was a penny drop moment for me in learning how to hear the characteristic differences in each mode, compared to C Ionian. Because modes are almost universally demonstrated over the C Ionian, all of the same stuff is repeated and there's no new insight or perspective. Thank you!

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ah, cheers. I appreciate the comment. Glad you found it useful.

  • @rumpires6485
    @rumpires6485 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The analogy of the fish is perfect
    Very clear explanation. Best regards.

  • @antgeeze7129
    @antgeeze7129 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Yeaaa man, a dreaded coversation so well exlained …thank you. time to go to work. I also say that aiming to maintain the melody of the piece or close to it, will come across beautifully during the transitions😅 from one chord another.

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for your comment Anthony. Yeah, linking/continuing those ideas and phrases through the changes is important. Cheers!

  • @mcneilrecinto7220
    @mcneilrecinto7220 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for this very helpful explanations.
    And a big yes for a pdf of chords type showing the modes that are fit into it ( 10:55 ) Thank you so much in advance !
    I can see your channel will grow fast as lightning with this quality of contents 🎉 congrats !!

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for your comments! Due to popular demand I wll be making a "Using modes Part II" video, so keep your eyes peeled for that in the next few weeks. I'll aim to prepare a chord chart with that video showing what chords go with what modes.
      I hope you're right about the lightning fast growth, that would be nice! 😁

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi! I've just released a follow up video to this one and, as requested, I have included a link to the pdf you asked for and also talk in a bit more depth about what scales are used with which chords and why. Hope you check it out. th-cam.com/video/ZnD5F6o7B1g/w-d-xo.html

  • @mikegeld1280
    @mikegeld1280 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It all pretty much comes down to options, one can take a scale with them or use the mode that "fits " the root of the chord or play some outside notes to add spice/flavor,either way it's all jazz

  • @stuartdacosta8422
    @stuartdacosta8422 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love the tempo at which this is explained. Really sinks in.

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Cheers. I appreciate the comment.

  • @nuanda82
    @nuanda82 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you, I appreciated

  • @frankgreco
    @frankgreco 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice vid, Michael. The vertical vs horizontal thinking is quite useful. But sometimes, the particular mode is suggested by consecutive chords rather than a singular chord, so the "vertical" thinking may apply across chords.

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks Frank and thanks for your comment. You're right, and I think I mentioned how a tune like Autumn Leaves, looking horizontally at the chords preceding and proceeding, suggests that it's diatonic to Bb major. But, it doesn't have to be. And I think to some extent it comes down the style of music and setting you're in whether or not you think it's more appropriate to stay close to that diatonic framework or think more vertically and introduce some more interesting ideas. There are some live music settings where I wouldn't dream of stepping out of the diatonic harmony but I play in a few jazz settings where it would be strange for me not to explore these other non diatonic sounds. Cheers for the comment, I appreciate these conversation starters. 👍🏻

  • @miniclipz6451
    @miniclipz6451 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great teacher

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you! Hope it was helpful!

    • @miniclipz6451
      @miniclipz6451 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@michaelkeithson ❤

  • @NKRDBL
    @NKRDBL หลายเดือนก่อน

    Pure gems!!!!

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Cheers man, appreciate the comment! 🙏

  • @williamfaughnan6298
    @williamfaughnan6298 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The house stinking like fish analogy had me bustin up, man. Thanks for the laugh and the lesson.

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      😆😂 I’m pleased you enjoyed it! Not sure that was the best analogy but glad it tickled you! Thanks for watching!

  • @alphaomega6062
    @alphaomega6062 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is really helpful. I especially like that you didn't choose C major to demonstrate the modes and that you started each mode on the same root note. So may explanations of modes use C and then move up the scale for each successive mode so that they just feel like different scales. This video, especially the section with the demonstration over a pedal drone, makes much more sense and the sound of the modes was immediately apparent. Thank you.

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad you found this helpful, it can be a tricky subject and I'm not how well I explained it so it's good to hear you appreciated it. Thanks for the comment 🙏

  • @mr.nobody2244
    @mr.nobody2244 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Good stuff! Understanding the theory behind modes in one thing. But actually memorizing it and then putting it into practice? That's a whole different dimension and far beyond me.

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You can do it, I’m certain. It just takes a bit of time and regular application! Good luck!

  • @garysnowdon1918
    @garysnowdon1918 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I really enjoyed the Video, I had a LIGHT BULB moment the other month. If you look the circle of 5ths. And you look at ever key that has a C natural in. One choice is obviously C major. Other choices are G F Bb Eb Ab Db/C#. Moving on position to the right you get G lydian going left you have Bb dorian F mixolydian Eb aeolian you can work the rest out. So if you just picture the circle of 5th. You know if you play a G scale over a C drone you get Lydian. Or you can just explore up and down and remember you only have one sharp the F# which is the lydian note the #4.

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thanks for the comment! Yeah, I think with things like this we often have to find the angle that best fits our thinking and approach. Good luck!

    • @ParaBellum2024
      @ParaBellum2024 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@michaelkeithson This is more or less how I think of modes. I play guitar, and I know scale shapes, but I don't read music or tab. By noodling over the "wrong" scale position, whatever I'm playing instantly evokes whichever mode corresponds with the difference in the position. Since I usually improvise, then sometimes it sounds great. Often, it sounds like someone practising arpeggios, though!

    • @TheStarlitfuse
      @TheStarlitfuse 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@ParaBellum2024have you noticed that the first four notes of the ionian mode has the same finger pattern as the first four notes of the mixolydian mode regardless of key? The same is true for the dorian-aeolian and the phrygian-locrian modes. (Assuming you start each with the first finger)

  • @deastman2
    @deastman2 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This was extremely helpful. However, the last part you touched on is where I get lost- how do I go about learning what modes are available for any given chord? I don’t mean that from an academic perspective, because of course I could spend however long it took to figure out the answer for a given chord. I mean, in terms of study and practice, how do you go about ingraining that knowledge so that you can use it in an improvisational manner?

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for the comment. I'm glad some of it was helpful. You're right, looking back and hearing from others, I did gloss over how I know what scales/modes are available with what chords. I'm currently working on a 'Using Modes Part II' video to try to clear some of that up so keep your eyes peeled!
      To an extent, it is just a matter of learning them and with practice and playing over time, they become ingrained. I think it's really important to have opportunities to implement this stuff in real situations, on the simplest level it could be regularly playing along with an app like iReal Pro or playing rehearsals, gigs, jam nights with other musicians where you're consistently apply these things. It's the kind of thing that if you learn it in theory but don't frequently and consistently apply it, you'll forget it.

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi! I've just released the 'Part II' video to this one and I've gone into a bit more depth about what scales are used with which chords and why. Hope you check it out. th-cam.com/video/ZnD5F6o7B1g/w-d-xo.html

    • @deastman2
      @deastman2 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@michaelkeithson Awesome! Going to watch it right now. Thank you!

  • @ondinnonk
    @ondinnonk 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Got any / know of any resources like a chart for which modes work with which chords? I know you mentioned some, but I like to have reference. Thanks for this video

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for the comment. A few people have asked about a chord/scale pdf so I’m planning on putting one together.

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi! I've just released a follow up video to this one and, as requested, I have included a link to the pdf you asked for and also talk in a bit more depth about what scales are used with which chords and why. Hope you check it out. th-cam.com/video/ZnD5F6o7B1g/w-d-xo.html

  • @danwentz
    @danwentz 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks so much for this!

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You're very welcome Dan, I'm glad you found it useful.

  • @damonpolkjr2927
    @damonpolkjr2927 หลายเดือนก่อน

    this is a crazy good video

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks Damon! Appreciate your kind comment. Glad you enjoyed the video 👍

  • @jeromeraymundo8255
    @jeromeraymundo8255 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Best explanation ever

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ah thanks Jerome! I appreciate your comment, I hope you got something useful out of the video! 👍🏼

  • @timwilliams2035
    @timwilliams2035 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I can’t stop thinking about what sound people make when the fish odour hits there senses. It’s really a wide range when you think about it. Great lesson

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      🤣😂 Thanks for your comment Tim.

  • @BrianKlobyGuitar
    @BrianKlobyGuitar 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Solid concepts... well presented ideas.. 🎸☕

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Cheers Brian, thanks for the comment 🙏

  • @arielcandoleta5347
    @arielcandoleta5347 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for showing different ways to approach modes and this is what I can work with even if I go slow.

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks Ariel, I hope it was useful. Make sure you check out my Part II video about modes too if you haven’t already. Cheers. MK

    • @arielcandoleta5347
      @arielcandoleta5347 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@michaelkeithson will do. I'm sure it will be critical for my music journey.

  • @marsrideroneofficial
    @marsrideroneofficial 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    We learned how to play music by listening to the radio and learned the chords from a music book sold in the fish market called song hits. It's a book of songs with lyrics and chords and the book has a chord chart of all common chords.

  • @eugeneponomarov7429
    @eugeneponomarov7429 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing!

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks again Eugene! Glad you’re enjoying the content 👍🏼

  • @mafoomusic8126
    @mafoomusic8126 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The pedal tone example was really illuminating for me

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Awesome! Glad you found it useful! 👍

  • @anandgodane8022
    @anandgodane8022 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much sir ji ❤

    • @michaelkeithson
      @michaelkeithson  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      My pleasure. I hope it was helpful.