System of a Down Style Locrian Riff
August 2, 2011 No CommentsThe Locrian mode can really help give your song a chaotic, heavy sound, making it a good choice for a metal band like System of a Down.
Modes for Lead Guitar
Smashing Pumpkins Style Ionian Riff
August 2, 2011 No CommentsThere’s no limit to what you can do with the Ionian mode, so today’s lesson in the style of The Smashing Pumpkins is only the beginning!
Rush Style Lydian Riff
August 2, 2011 1 CommentThe Lydian mode is a favorite among progressive rockers because of its futuristic, advanced sound. We’ll show you how a band like Rush might use this scale.
Richie Sambora Style Aeolian Riff
August 2, 2011 No CommentsToday we’ll be looking at riff in the style of Bon Jovi axeman Richie Sambora to get some practice with the Aeolian scale.
The Phrygian Scale
August 2, 2011 No CommentsWe’ve got another scale up today, this time it’s the Phygian mode. This scale is used in classical Spanish, metal, and more. So let’s get started!
Modes For The Lead Guitarist
August 2, 2011 No CommentsUp until now we’ve been looking at modes from a chord perspective. In this section, however, we’re going to change gears and study modes from a lead guitar point of view.
The Mixolydian Scale
August 2, 2011 No CommentsThe Mixolydian scale is a great tool for soloing in classic rock, blues, jazz, southern rock, and pop styles. It’s extremely versatile and a must know for guitar players.
The Lydian Scale
August 1, 2011 1 CommentNext up we’ve got the Lydian scale, often called the dreamy scale for its air like quality. However, it’s also very common in jazz and progressive rock!
The Locrian Scale
August 1, 2011 No CommentsToday we’ve got one of the weirdest sounding scales out there – the Locrian mode. It’s the last mode of the major scale and will let you get some out there sounds!
James Brown Style Riff Using the Dorian Mode
July 28, 2011 1 CommentThe Dorian mode can be super funky, and we’ll show you how with this James Brown style riff.
The Ionian Mode
July 28, 2011 No CommentsThe first mode we’ve got is the Ionian scale. While the actual scale won’t be anything new, the pattern will be!
The Dorian Scale
July 27, 2011 2 CommentsWe’ve got one of the most popular and grooviest modes up next – the dorian scale.
Children of Bodom Style Phrygian Riff
July 27, 2011 No CommentsThe phrygian mode is a favorite among heavy metal players, and today we’ll be looking at a Children of Bodom style riff to illustrate how heavy this mode can get.
Brian Setzer Style Mixolydian Riff
July 27, 2011 1 CommentBrian Setzer is a master of swing, rockabilly, and jazz guitar playing. Secret to many of these style is the mixolydian mode, and we’ll show you how to use it.
Aeolian Scale – Dark and Heavy
July 26, 2011 1 CommentBelieve it or not, but this is a mode you already know! Take this lesson and find out why!