In this lesson we are going to work on combining the mixolydian mode with other scales like minor pentatonic and blues scales.

Getting into modal playing can be difficult, especially considering the number of modes available. In this lesson, we'll study the very useful Dorian scale and discuss how to use it effectively.

Mixolydian mode ballad

In today's lesson we'll discuss the possibilities offered by the Mixolydian mode. If you are unsure how to get into modes, check this lesson out!

The Phrygian scale is the 3rd mode taken out of a Major scale. The minor second degree gives it an eastern feel. Today's lesson will focus on an E minor Phrygian key. On a technical point of view, we'll concentrate on alternate picking.

How to play and use the natural minor scale, and the basics of Alternate Picking

This is an experiment using Lydian b7 scale. I composed a song to play rhythm and solos with this rare scale.

Today we continue with the work of harmonizing the modes with triads.

The song is easy, and the melody is very straightforward. In this lesson we will focus mostly on our vibrato and pitch modulation on certain words in the song while singing. You will notice how I execute the vibrato on certain notes, and try to do the same.