Modes & Advanced Scale Concepts

Mastering modes: from Mixolydian to Locrian, grasp their essence, apply them in demos, and elevate your playing to new heights.

3.5 Hours

37 Lessons

Taught by

Bobby Koelble

Course Content

All Topics

Improvisation Foundations

Chord-Based Improvisation

Modes & Advanced Scale Concepts

Creative Improvisation

Topic1

Bobby Koelble

Guitar Lessons / Guitar Techniques / Guitar Improvisation

Improvisation Using Dorian Mode

00:00:0000:43:01

Introduction to Modes

Dorian Mode

Dorian Mode - Triads, Thirds, and Sevenths

Dorian Mode - Backing Track Demo and Discussion

Playing in Upper Registry

Improvisation Using Triad Pair

Difficulty

Completed

Topic2

Bobby Koelble

Guitar Lessons / Guitar Techniques / Guitar Improvisation

Improvisation Using Mixolydian Mode

00:00:0000:17:13

Introduction to Mixolydian Mode

Mixolydian Mode - Triads, Thirds, and Sevenths

Playing in Upper Registry

Difficulty

Completed

Topic3

Bobby Koelble

Guitar Lessons / Guitar Techniques / Guitar Improvisation

Improvisation Using Phrygian Mode

00:00:0000:18:38

Introduction to Phrygian Mode

Understanding and Scale

Application - Demo 1

Application - Demo 2 Rock Style

Difficulty

Completed

Topic4

Bobby Koelble

Guitar Lessons / Guitar Techniques / Guitar Improvisation

Improvisation Using Lydian and Locrian Modes

00:00:0000:21:12

Introduction

Understanding Lydian Mode

Improvisation and Playing Demo

Understanding Locrian Mode

Conclusion

Difficulty

Completed

Topic5

Bobby Koelble

Guitar Lessons / Guitar Techniques / Guitar Improvisation

Improvisation Using Higher Intervals

00:00:0000:23:28

Introduction to Intervals

Using Fourth Interval in Improvisation

Using Fifth Interval in Improvisation

Using Sixth Interval in Improvisation

Combining Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Interval Ideas

Conclusion on Using Higher Intervals in Improvisation

Difficulty

Completed

Topic6

Bobby Koelble

Guitar Lessons / Guitar Techniques / Guitar Improvisation

Harmonic Minor Scale and Use

00:00:0001:00:59

Introduction and Basics of Harmonic Minor Scale

Harmonic Minor Scale in Positions

Three Notes per String

Playing Over 1 Chord

Playing Over V Chord

Using Triads and Thirds in Improvisation

Using Sevenths in Improvisation

Combining all Ideas

Conclusion

Difficulty

Completed

Topic7

Bobby Koelble

Guitar Lessons / Guitar Techniques / Guitar Improvisation

Modes of Harmonic Minor

00:00:0000:28:08

Intro to Modes of Harmonic Minor Scale

Spanish Phrygian Mode

Spanish Phrygian over a Progression

Dorian Sharp 4

Difficulty

Completed