Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago
Discover how different scales can change the way a melody or song sounds. Compose music by using modes and exotic scales, such as the Lydian mode. Lydian dominant scale, Mixolydian scale and Phrygian Dominant scale, to reharmonize the song. Through examples with guitar tablature we discover a new inspiration for songwriting. We'll see how a single note can change the emotion of a song, melody or guitar riff. Music theory and composition play a crucial role in evoking feelings and setting the mood of a piece. Reharmonization techniques can be used to completely alter the emotional impact of a melody, by using different scales and modes such as the Lydian scale, Dorian scale, and Phrygian scale. In this composition lesson video, we explore the concept of reharmonize and how it can be applied to songwriting and composing music, including cinematic and film score composition. By understanding how to use harmony and melody to change the mood of a song, you can take your songwriting skills to the next level and create music that evokes powerful emotions. Whether you're a beginner looking for songwriting tips or an experienced composer looking to improve your craft, this video will provide you with valuable insights into the world of music theory and composition, including guitar lessons and tips for composing film music. Learn how to compose music that resonates with your audience and evokes the emotions you intend, by using the power of a single note to change the mood and atmosphere of your song.
Level: 4 (of 6)
⏱️ CHAPTERS:
00:00 Can a single note change the mood of song?
01:33 Different scale for pro songwriting
02:33 Example: Steve Vai – The Crying Machine
5:28 A Scale For Every Mood
07:05 Writing Modal Chord Progressions
08:44 Reharmonize a song with different modes
13:57 Exotic scale for exotic sounds
16:53 Conclusion
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Discover how different scales can change the way a melody or song sounds. Compose music by using modes and exotic scales, such as the Lydian mode. Lydian dominant scale, Mixolydian scale and Phrygian Dominant scale, to reharmonize the song. Through examples with guitar tablature we discover a new inspiration for songwriting. We'll see how a single note can change the emotion of a song, melody or guitar riff. Music theory and composition play a crucial role in evoking feelings and setting the mood of a piece. Reharmonization techniques can be used to completely alter the emotional impact of a melody, by using different scales and modes such as the Lydian scale, Dorian scale, and Phrygian scale. In this composition lesson video, we explore the concept of reharmonize and how it can be applied to songwriting and composing music, including cinematic and film score composition. By understanding how to use harmony and melody to change the mood of a song, you can take your songwriting skills to the next level and create music that evokes powerful emotions. Whether you're a beginner looking for songwriting tips or an experienced composer looking to improve your craft, this video will provide you with valuable insights into the world of music theory and composition, including guitar lessons and tips for composing film music. Learn how to compose music that resonates with your audience and evokes the emotions you intend, by using the power of a single note to change the mood and atmosphere of your song.
Level: 4 (of 6)
⏱️ CHAPTERS:
00:00 Can a single note change the mood of song?
01:33 Different scale for pro songwriting
02:33 Example: Steve Vai – The Crying Machine
5:28 A Scale For Every Mood
07:05 Writing Modal Chord Progressions
08:44 Reharmonize a song with different modes
13:57 Exotic scale for exotic sounds
16:53 Conclusion
🎸 I'm a professional guitar teacher & graphic designer from the Netherlands. I make music theory crystal clear through visually enhanced guitar tutorials.
🔔 Subscribe for more deep dives:
#composition #composemusic #Jazz #Fusion #progressive Rock #musictheoryforbeginners #musictheory #guitarchords #smoothjazz #JazzFusion #guitarlesson #guitartutorial #songwriting #musiccomposition #Jazzharmony #smoothjazzguitar #jazzchords #jazzrock
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My **PATREON** for support and extra’s:
HTTPS://PATREON.COM/QJAMTRACKS
**HASTAGS:**
#guitarlesson #guitartutorial #progressiverock #progressivemetal #plini #pliniband #polyrhythm #polymeter #complex
**SOCIAL MEDIA / CONTACT: **
facebook.com/QJamTracks
instagram.com/QJamTracks
https:// youtube.com/QJamTracks
*Strandberg Guitars*
strandbergguitars.com
*Fractal AxeFx II*
fractalaudio.com
*Neural DSP PluginS *
neuraldsp.com
(c)2026 Rob van Hal, Netherlands
