Modern modal phrasing over a pop fusion progression

The Lydian mode is a great way to open up your leads over a Major chord. Let's explore the possibilities of that scale.

Covers basics of the Dorian mode: using A Dorian. This mode is pretty much like a minor scale with major 6th interval so you might want to look at it that way for better overview and recognizing.

You will get a feel for how various scales sound in a practical context. Don't get intimidated by the tempo, just head over to the spoken video and start recognizing modes right away!

Learning modal positions can be difficult at first, this lesson should help!

Time for some modal madness! This exercise is one of the most important for developing speed, stamina and accuracy in alternate picking.

Alternate picking exercise designed to help you learn the modes.

A selection of licks built around altered scales and various others, inside of a Blues/Fusion progression.

Phrasing using A Dorian mode at intermediate/advanced level.