ionian mode

[ElectronicGuitarist1]

how do u get such a great jazz tone? im in a highschool jazz band n im using a solid body with light gauged strings, and a line 6 amp. the tone im getting just doesnt match to all the other people i have heard. any help would be MUCH appreciated

[AnimalRepellent]

Hi. Your videos are very well explained. You have really done a good job. Thank you!

[19920321sam]

you the best*

[1Doz]

This is kind of the reverse of how I was first taught modes. Your approach uses the major scale shape but moves it relative to the root note or chord you're playing over to create the mode. I was taught a bunch of scale shapes which correspond to the modes but which can be played in the same position.

I like your approach better because it means you only have to remember one shape. OTOH you do have to have a better idea of *where* to play it, and you might have to move more to follow changes.

[jaybird2284]

good stuff. do you wear a beanie to try and hide your age?

[johnhguitar]

Bald heads get burnt from the sun or cold from the air. The hats are all a cover-up but I don't care what people think of my looks really. Several years ago on the first day I shaved my head a lady student said, "You're such a stud." So what of it?

[JgHaverty]

@johnhguitar get some oakleys ;) works for satch :D

[invictorium]

@johnhguitar next time feel free to tell that tosser to fuck off

[Brandiumx]

@johnhguitar thx for ur knowledge =p

[Brandiumx]

@jaybird2284 dont be a douche ......u deserve to be jumped

[johnhguitar]

Get the book.........'Guitar Workout" by John Heussenstamm.  It has all the stuff I teach.

ThankI

[TheBarry33]

John,

I happened upon your video teaching modes. Love it. How do I find the beginning of your lessons. I realize how important it is to learn scales and modes (Is there a difference?) and want to start at your beginning. And many thanks for doing these videos in such a clear cut fashion.

Barry

[slash46xx]

is that an es 175? its gorgeous

[ErichoEricho]

Mr. Heussenstamm, based on your lessons, specific modes are expressed by mixing particular scales and chords, right?

So does this mean, that if I am playing the C major scale all over a chord pattern of C-Am-F-G, I am in effect, changing modes everytime I switch from one chord to another?

[johnhguitar]

Yes, though by not hanging around on any one of those chords for very long in a song you might not hear the true mode with its bass note distincly.

[SOADMETALLICA323]

are all of these modes in c major?

[johnhguitar]

@SOADMETALLICA323  Only the C major mode is C major. We use the C major scale to find other modes but you don't call it C major if you're using the C major scale to get the D dorian minor sound. Understand?

[SOADMETALLICA323]

@johnhguitar

yes

[MrXtamar999]

Love it, dude! Nice way of explaining thngs....!

[somewetback]

im a newbie when it comes to modes. and i have a quick question. if i wanted to play in Ionian Mode i am aware that C would be my base note. However, am i to stay strictly on a C major rhythm? or can i use other chords like Cmaj7 or C7?

[johnhguitar]

Any major-type chord with ant number. A C7 chord is actually a b7. It has to say major to be a major chord otherwise it's a dominant(b7) chord. You can use the ionian against a C7 but you have to be tasteful if not careful.

[somewetback]

oh i see. and then also, do the Ionian, Dorian, or Phrygian scales play any role in playing under a certain mode?

[jekyll1vs1hyde]

Aren't those the same notes as in the Am scale...?

[johnhguitar]

yes (A natural minor or A aeolian minor mode). That should be clear by the time all 11 mode lessons are uploaded.

-jc

[jekyll1vs1hyde]

Oh, alright, cool. I almost had a strange feeling there... :P

I haven't watched all of these yet, but they seem quite clear and to the point.

Thanks A Lot for these vids!

[alexrempel12390]

These videos are so simple. Love it. Cleared up my confusion on how to comprehend modes.