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Licking Up the Modes
Mike Salow
Hi guys! This tutorial is the first of seven tutorials that will be covered throughout the year. We'll be going through each mode one at a time starting with our first mode, Ionian. Each mode we cover will be relative to the key of C Major. C Ionian (major), D Dorian, E Phrygian, F Lydian, G Mixolydian, A Aeolian (natural minor), and B Locrian. Keep in mind that although the level of this video is intermediate, the licks we cover are advanced. The concept of modes is being indicated as intermediate here. All of these licks are fusion licks so we'll be utilizing various techniques like legato, string skipping, hyprid picking, and some sweeping. I encourage you to play these licks in a way that is comfortable for you. If hyprid picking isn't your thing it is ok to use your pick. Although, I do recommend you stick to the correct phrasing. It may sound funny to alternate pick the legato sections. Thanks guys! See you in the next video!
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Lesson · 2m Licking Up the Modes: Ionian - Introduction
Hi guys! This tutorial is the first of seven tutorials that will be covered throughout the year. We'll be going through each mode one at a time starting with our first mode, Ionian. Each mode we cover will...
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Lesson · 4m Licking Up the Modes: Ionian - Discussion
IONIAN!!! So as I said earlier all of these licks will be in C Ionian (major). Within a C Maj7 chord we have various target notes, tensions we can add, and one "void" note. Below you will find the example...
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Lesson · 3m Licking Up the Modes: Ionian - Lick 1
This first lick starts off with a C Major triad with a added 4 that resolves to the 3. It then moves to some string skipping intervallic jumps. Pay attention to the tab to see how it is picked.
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Lesson · 2m Licking Up the Modes: Ionian - Lick 2
Lick 2 starts with some string skipping 6th intervals and then moves into A min7 land. The string skipping at the beggining can be hybrid picked but also works with an upstroke.
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Lesson · 2m Licking Up the Modes: Ionian - Lick 3
We're hitting some more advanced territory with this 3rd lick. It is specifically designed to utilize your middle and ring finger for hybrid picking. Pay attention to the triplets that take place. Phrasing on...
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Lesson · 3m Licking Up the Modes: Ionian - Lick 4
This lick is kind of in the style of Brett Garsed. There is a lot of legato happening here. This whole lick is 16th note triplets, except for a short 16 note and 32 note chromatic run near the end.
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Lesson · 2m Licking Up the Modes: Ionian - Lick 5
This one is fast! A lot sweeping and economy type picking happening so pay attention to the tab. It's all 32nd notes so take your time and slowly work it up to tempo.
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- 8 0:57 Backing track · 1m Licking Up the Modes: Ionian - Demo Here is the demo where I demonstrate all the licks over the backing track.
- 9 4:38 Backing track · 5m Licking Up the Modes: Ionian - Backing Track Here is the backing track. Enjoy and practice hard!
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