01:24 Mixolydian shape and stepwise motion 03:33 Adding in hammers, pulloffs, slides 05:36 Highlighting D Major Chord Tones 07:34 Adding chord tones from other chords 10:10 Mixolydian Pentatonic 12:20 Using all techniques in an Improv solo 13:33 Final Thoughts
Are you sure you don't moonlight as a colour commentator for the MLB? You sound like the one dude that fills in for Buck Martinez every now and then. Can't recall his name though. Anyway, great lesson
Signals Music Studio again thank you! You are 110% right! When I was a kid I was in love with music 🎶 but due to poverty and a remote location I did not have access to books or music teachers so music was like figuring out a foreign language and discovering it on my own! Horrible method process and results ... Your lessons are a real dream come true thanks!
So at 14:00 - I might add “taking a large rip of marijuana smoke”.....If you want your improvisation recordings to yield fruits, then you smoke weed. Sorry kids. A lot of good music was written under the influence.
Honestly...I'm 60 years old and have been playing since I was 5. I have toured, recorded and played with some people a lot better than me. All that to say THANK-YOU FOR teaching me new and exciting notes and ideas that keep guitar playing fun. You are a credit to the brotherhood of guitar players.
Just because he's been playing for a bunch of years doesn't imply that he was doing so as Capt. McShred. I remember a talk with Dave Navarro where he had zero concept of how do a solo outside of a pentatonic box shape. At some point you either start mapping those octaves up and down the neck and exploring other things or you focus on alternative things like vocals, song writing, diversions, etc. I asked this exact question ( what scale would I use over ? or how do I map out scales over these progressions? ) to a number of music teachers when I was young and just beginning to learn and never got any where near as good an answer as Jake described in a 15 min video. Guitar for the practicing musician taught me (like month 2 of my time) what all the modes were but what to do with them was a struggle of hours of experimentation. We are talking serious hours in front of a cassette recorder constantly mapping out what 'sounded' good and what didn't. Eventually you develop an ear, in my case I joined jazz band and found someone who at least pointed me in some correct directions. Jake's point of "a few guidelines" and a little theory is about as spot on as a cold beer on a hot Saturday by the beach.
Neux just saw this after going thru a rut bc i learned so much theory at once and now im getting back into finding the whole trance of just feeling the music and i couldnt agree more
I spent nearly a year learning what you explained/demonstrated in just 15 minutes. It's maybe 90% of guitar improvisation, theory included. What's even better is that you provide a simple approach anyone can follow. The only thing you could add is maybe a little more space between phrases, skipping notes, and a simple motif to tie it all together. Of course, that would make a great followup lesson. You are one of the best guitar instructors I have seen, and I have seen *many*. If you weren't 800 miles away, I would be knocking on your door right now.
Thanks for the kind words! You're totally right, I rewatched this lesson and noticed I didn't talk about SPACE at all. It is an extremely important concept that I still manage to forget about when I'm playing. I intend to do a few videos on writing solos instead, in that case I'll be talking much more about motifs, and call+response techniques, and of course, letting notes breathe. I did have a lot more I wanted to share, but the video was getting too long... Thanks for watching!
You did the right thing. This vid is perfect by itself, anything more would have been overwhelming. Following up with more videos on writing solos is the right approach. I would suggest staying with this backing track, it has a lot going for it. That way, everyone could see the progression from basic ideas to possibly a finished product. Worst case, you would have a great solo on your hands!
@@SignalsMusicStudio Don't worry you're on the right track by sharing what you've been experiencing and continue to experience. "SPACE" as you put it, is really silence or taking a breath, which in-turn is the LOUDEST note one can ever play (or not play). I sure know that if placed in the right place, it is the prettiest or the most effective way of communicating an idea! Silence is musical!
my playing has skyrocketed since watching your videos, I have to say. cannot thank you enough for the easy to follow, informative, inspiring, and altogether high quality videos. this is by far the best channel for all guitarists beginner to advanced. edit: "skyrocket" may be exaggerated on my part, but still I'm far beyond when I started. never thought I'd get to this point, let alone via youtube videos! You rock!
There are so many on YT that pushes me off my chair and pulls me right into the studio room to fiddle around for once. As a self-taught guitar player since 14 years, it's this guy that makes me realize I'd be better off with a teacher. I have my own style, but...
Probably one of the best guitar instructors on RU-vid. You can tell most channels just want to show off. But you don't, you put everything in a very easy to understand structure and highlight how to use different techniques to achieve desired sounds. Been binge watching a ton of your content. Keep it up!
It's incredible how much and how clear you can teach in a 15min video. I've never seen anyone explaining things so clearly. This stuff is immediately applicable and it expands my playing in real time. You're an amazing teacher as well as guitar player. Thank you!
Extraordinary teaching! Loved your comment that saying, “just feel it” is the same as saying, it’s magic and you don’t have it”. The most practical RU-vid lessons for me. Thank you.
For the longest time I've been under this modes "ceiling" and couldn't get through it. I understood them and their purpose, but had a heck of a time getting practical with it when playing. This video made more sense than any of the others I've watch, and I have a new energy in getting better. Thank you for this wonderful explanation!
I've watch his video is accidentally, And I'm so lucky I found this.. &now I beleived in miracle.. The truth is "there's a magic on guitar and Thanks a lot sir for reavealing it.. MABUHAY KA!
I started playing in late '69. No books, lessons, etc., just playing by ear. Then I found my "instructor" in 1979 - Guitar Language by David Lawrence. Following concepts in that book improved my playing tremendously. What you show in your videos has tremendous value, and is very timely as I continue to improv(is)e through your many very-well-executed refreshers! Thank you Jake Lizzio! If you're ever in Austin, TX - you have a place to stay.
I just stumbled on your post after finding out from another RU-vid video of a brother who has studied my favorite artist, Prince 🤴 He said that since Prince couldn't read music and being self-taught, he sounded so different and is often difficult for guitarists to cover accurately, is because he played in the Mixolydian scale! Making his guitar solos unique ❤
Just to let people know, the songs sweet child o mine, sweet home Alabama and many more use this exact mode, scale and chord progression, just with different rhythms
Yourself, Shred Scott, and Rick Beato have really cleared up the Mode Mystery for me. Been playing for years and never got the concept of Modes. I was kind of taught them as a kid when I took lessons. I was mainly just taught the scales. Never really understand the chords that made up each Mode. Again, thank you for spreading the knowledge.
Jake, great job with this lesson. I always learn some good tips and I have been playing a LONG time. You make some great points, because I was old school....you know, you just figure it out on your own, or by playing with other good guitarists, but really what you are talking about is much better. This is why we have so many people these days, fifteen years old, already playing better than Peter Frampton, back in my day. They are more committed to learning things correctly from the start. Thanks again.
The chord progression for the verse section of this jam track is nearly identical to Sweet Child O' Mine, and I have a tendency to borrow moves from Slash
Sems about right. There are certainly MANY worse guitarists to be influenced by. Gilmour, Gibbons & Slash have always been my favorite players when it came to pure tone... as well as what sounds like the world's coolest law firm.
digging your channel! My son is now checking your channel out too. I'm 50+ and starting to play again. A whole new beginning for me. Hoping to get out of the box I've been stuck in for way too long! Hoping to jam with my son!
He's absolutely right for me anyways. I played for years and years and struggled sometimes recording solos because I couldn't find The Melodies that were in my head. Learning my scales, the relative major and minors, the harmonic minor, and the modes opened up a whole new world of possibilities.
I think the best thing about guitar theory knowledge is understanding why the things I play that sound really good are really good. Understanding the theory behind it enables me to write better stuff and best of all it enables me to be able to repeat the things I think sound good. I no longer fiddle around trying to find the sweet notes. Now I can concentrate on my phrasing and creativity of delivery because I
Wow. Thank you. I found this vid at exactly the right spot in my development as a player. You broke down into easily understandable steps, how to take scales from ok sounding mechanical notes that are in key, to really expressive playing. Stopping on the notes in the chord progression was a revelation to me. Great teaching style. Now it’s practice practice practice
Your channel is great. You dont screw around and you get to it. A LOT of RU-vidrs could learn a lot from you. I have played for 28 years but I still find your insights refreshing, even on material I already know. Keep up the good work.
Great lesson.i hate when people say just feel it,play what sounds good.i think there scared to death of theory.but if you just take a little time it will come
llewodcm20 many people throughout history could not read so they never had any theory or read music etc, they feel it or just trial and error (hear it)
Out of maybe 100-200 youtube beginner/intermediate tutorial lesson videos that I've seen in the past few years, this I believe is the #1 video that has made a lot of sense to me. Thank you for the very clear and succinct production.
Thanks for this terrific lesson on how to teach lessons of anything!! Súper useful not only for learners of guitar soloing but for teachers of any subject. By the way, where did you take that chart on Hierarchy of competence?, Is there an article that you recommend regarding this theory?
I'm officially hooked on your videos. You're just a regular looking dude, not like the shredder guitarists I have always idolized, but you're an amazing guitar player and teacher. I'm glad you're on RU-vid.
This video gave my so much encouragement holy crap. I know my scales, but not how to dance around them. I'm going to just play them in order with some slides and pull offs and feel like a pro. And soon I'll get even better. Thanks so much.
I've never seen such a concise but thorough lesson on a RU-vid video! Been playing since '84, and only now getting into learning the modes. I hope you've done videos on the other modes too! Thanks!
Hi Jake, I'm new here and this is the first video I've seen from you. Very Nice! I liked it so much I subscribed and will be checking out your channel regularly from here on out. I do have a question about the Mixolydian though that I keep hearing and wanted to ask you about this, to clear up any misunderstandings. You are calling this "D Mixolydian" and also using the D as your root. But when I hear "Mixolydian" I am thinking the 5th mode of G. You are also playing the G scale, if I'm not mistaken. But you are putting together a progression in the key of D, if I understood that correctly. I'd really appreciate it if you could clear this up for me. Thanks!
of all the RU-vid guys sharing what they know . In my opinion you are the best at explaining what your doing .. When ever I am interested in a tequneque I always look you up first .. James in Canada
Awesome lesson, as always! I've been learning a lot from your channel, lately, and it's really improving both my playing and understandig of theory. I have a question: How is the pentatonic built for each mode? For example, the pentatonic major/ionian is 1 2 3 5 6, but the mixolydian has different intervals, as you show here. I understand they're the five most important notes, but how do I figure those out? Thanks!
The minor Pentatonic is gonna be the same shape for any minor scale or mode,Same with the major pentatonic .Take any mode and play the 1 3 4 5 7 (Omit 2 6) you will always get the same shape we all know, Major Pentatonic is 1 2 3 5 6 (Omit 4 7) same shape for every major mode. You have a backing track for A Lydian,Play A major pentatonic, A backing track for A mixolydian play A Maj pentatonic, Backing track for A Dorian play A min pentatonic,So on and so forth.
One of the best purely mixolydian melodies I can think of is the theme from A Bug's Life, the F naturals at the climax of the first two phrases truly give it that feeling of adventure and soaring on a dandelion. :)
Jake, without a doubt you give THE BEST instruction on RU-vid. You go BEYOND just theory. You tap into many of the psychological and experiential aspects of playing and the journey we are all on. Many thanks.
Very, very impressed with this video. You’ve given intermediate players a blue print of how to take his/her playing to the next level. No wasted words, no overdubs (at least that I noticed), and a pinned index for those impatient people.
Luke Robinett Vibrato is essential. Santana has his own style but this is the basic of articulation. Constructive criticism is made to create further ambition. You don't have to feel offended. Have a great day.
@10:32 At last! I wrote a whole song around Mixolydian Pentatonic a while back but I didn't know that until now. I just randomly picked 5 notes as an exercise and those were the notes. Definitely has a 60's opium den vibe to it. Really glad I clicked this video. Thanks!
Hahaha yes, there's quite a rift amongst players....I firmly believe that CAGED and 3NPS are both legit, both have their advantages, and both should be learned! I'm far more comfortable with my 3NPS shapes though which is why I choose to use them in my vids, and they definitely assist in developing shreddddd skills.
Yo, I gotta take a second to give you props for all these videos you are doing. They've helped me in so many ways even when I think they won't. Thanks so much!
Hi Jake, I am 60 as well, and have followed your lessons and have been enjoying new ideas and licks every day! Thanks for another awesome inspiring lesson! You Rock...!!! PS love your studio😁
i am 55 and never understood modes.....you do a great job......couldnt figure out if they are the same notes, what gives......really opened my eyes not on just this lesson but many of your lessons.
Hi Jake. I turn 65 tomorrow and have been a strummer for about 47 or 48 of those years. In the past several weeks I've been listening to your videos with instructions. Your style is loose and easy to learn! There are 4 or 5 other guys out there that I've tried to learn some theory and scales that had me saying "wt_" is he talking about? I started out with your video on writing chord progressions and just progressed from there. Next time I jam with my two sons, I won't just be strumming the cowboy chords like I used to! I'll be teaching them a little licks playing some solo. Thank you so much! Much Peace!
I have to tell you that you have helped me understand more about improvising and understanding many of the scales I have been practicing for years, but haven't had any formal training what-so-ever and just learned the scales from charts. Now I am learning to really play.
Been playing guitar for years with the "just feel it mentality" and it has gotten me almost no where. I am glad I stumbled on you. You have a wonderful attitude and approach by the way, and are now my new guitar teacher.
Hey Jake, I have been working pretty hard on my playing over this past year. hitting on your video on the D mixilydian scale has opened up a whole new focus for me.Thanks for your help
Jake ... I've watched many of your free theory and improv instruction videos ... there is a time when all guitarists who don't have these little hints of real theory and practical mapping for soloing simply get stuck in a rut ... it forced me into a life long commitment to challenge myself with guitar theory and countless hours of struggling with getting the tones mapped out every chance I get .. and it don't come easy ... then you have to develop a consistent practice method and visualize every dam note on the fret board but also in all scales and modes ... years to develop real muscle memory and you have inspired me .. thank you
You lesson is fantastic! I’m working on a solo and lead lines for a song that the writer wants to sound “happy” and you lesson has helped me immensely, thank you.
I paid for a video lesson for a so called super system and I got bored because I cannot understand what it teaches but sir your videos especially this one I haven't even finished the video but I was able to use the mixolydian mode not just by doing the boxed scale but going all over the fretboard! I'm really glad I found your channel! Thanks so much
This guy is the best guitar teacher on RU-vid in my opinion, the way he explains and sets all this theory out on screen is solid and easy to follow. Subscribed.
You literally just described my guitar skills the first 58sec I'm really struggling a lot on these things..thanks for the vid great help keep it coming.. .dude
Bloody helpful way of teaching .....I had been getting in a rut ....you have a great 'vibe' ,keeping it light , there are too many macho teachers out there of no help at all to me ..so thanks for your positivity
i would like to just say that i have searched the internet for guidance on chords / scales / and how to improv solos while being also able to play over chords or solo while changing from chord to chord to make it stick better within a song solo situation..... man your good .... your teaching concepts are easy to understand .... i have subscribed and hope to learn more and grow as a fellow guitar player / and all around music lover ... thanks for this ... i will use it
Great video. What I liked: 1. The production was spot on. The dynamic range between the instrument/backing was aligned with the narration. Most Ytube lessons I find the instrument volume is about 10dB greater than the narration forcing volume adjustments during the lesson between the music and narration parts. The slides on the right of the screen were very comprehensive in aiding your theory explanations. 2. You expressed playing the triad tones (and charted them) of the chord progression changes opposed to looking for chord tones all over the scale in the changes as I have seen in other productions. 3. You incrementally introduced concepts theoretically and practically (pull offs, stolen licks, root triads, progression triads, etc.) and then demonstrated them playing with the backing track. 4. You provided a link to the backing track AND also showed the progression visually with beats on a chart in the lesson. 5. You introduced the mode's pentatonic as a way to simplify the the curve of learning soloing in the mode. 6. Your honesty about your skills and your satisfaction with your achievements are inspiring. What could help: 1. Add something explaining how the pentatonic notes lay over the chord changes as you did for the full scale (maybe say it's homework?). 2. Slow down your narration a little. At points I found you were speaking and introducing stuff a little fast (may just be me of course :). Thanks though, nice work.
you're absolutely brilliant, thanks so much! I'm a bassist so all of this works just slightly different for me, but the underlying concepts are incredibly helpful. My teacher (or rather the closest thing I have to one) always says to not think too much and just do what sounds good to me, just like you described, and it made me feel pretty bad about myself because how am I supposed to know? Especially at a jam with many other people it's pretty hard to even hear yourself on bass, much less make a judgement on it because there's just so much going on, and having some actually useful guidelines like you're providing is just such a relief, so again, thank you :)
Probably one of the best tutorials I’ve watched. You have just given me what I needed to lay down a track that doesn’t sound ‘slightly off’! Thank you mate. \m/
Holy crap, this is the best explanation of how to learn to solo just a few minutes in. Of course I always went by feel and have heard many a time that I should use the "shapes" but you showed so easily what everyone had tried to explain. 8 years of playing guitar, you made it so easy, look so right. Thanks man, even so early in. I'll be taking a lot out of this vid in particular I feel
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