Learn 70 Modal Guitar Licks
This is the ultimate reference book for learning how to write licks and songs with the seven modes of the major scale. A complete game changer for those stuck playing the same pentatonic and blues licks and want to really spice up their playing!
This book starts with an in depth explanation of what modes are and explained in a number of different ways to help really grasp the idea in relation to the guitar. I understand that people learn in difference ways so covering all the angles can really help. Later in the book there are full diagrams of recommended scale systems, chords and arpeggios that work with each mode of the Major scale. An in-depth look at how to write modal chord progressions for each of the seven modes and what chords work for each of the seven modes so you can get the flavour of each of them.
I recommend that you know some basic music theory to utilise this book but donÕt worry if you donÕt I have you covered! There is a link to a free music theory for guitar video lesson in the book which will clear up all you need to know.
There are 70 fully transcribed modal rock licks to learn and incorporate into your playing with downloadable audio played fast and slow. The book Includes both guitar tabs and standard music notation. There are also finger and pick stroke recommendations for every lick leaving no stone unturned! Learn 10 rock style licks for each mode that you can incorporate into your playing and use as a foundation to create your own ideas. Every lick has an explanation of how I have created them and my thought process to get the flavour of each mode. Using a mixture of techniques such as economy picking, alternate picking, legato, sweep picking and finger tapping.
The licks in this book are not easy to play but something to aim for whether a beginner or intermediate player. As a beginner I have shared everything you need to know in terms of finger placement and pick strokes with every lick and idea which most books donÕt offer. I have slowed the licks down with the downloadable audio so that all levels can still learn them. You can look online to play any basic modal licks but it is hard to find books with more complex ideas that really get you inspired. They may seem difficult at first but your playing will improve massively forcing yourself out of your comfort zone.
Mode 1 - Ionian
Mode 2 - Dorian
Mode 3 - Phrygian
Mode 4 - Lydian
Mode 5 - Mixolydian
Mode 6 - Aeolian
Mode 7 - Locrian