Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 4 hours ago
🎸 The EASIEST Way to Finally Understand Modes on Guitar! 🎯
Modes don’t have to be confusing! In this lesson, I break down the modal system in a way that actually makes sense — no complex theory, no memorizing endless patterns, just a simple, visual, and practical approach that you can use right away on your guitar.
TAB for all lick lessons and Audio samples for todays video are on my Patreon!
patreon.com/join/JordanSteele
Deep dive into the major scale⬇️
youtu.be/w4JtXpVB7FA?si=Gtzvxlj5auflNevM
Whether you’re struggling with Ionian, Dorian, Mixolydian, or have no idea where to even begin, this video will give you the tools to:
-Instantly understand the 7 modes
-Know how they sound and where to use them
-Learn how to apply them in real playing situations
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 Intro – Mode Playthrough
00:56 - Overview
01:20 - What are modes
07:38 - All Modes w/ 1 scale shape
14:26 - How to use Modes
25:57 - What makes each Mode Different, the intervals
31:16 - Easiest Most Practical way to use Modes
40:41 - Final Thoughts
Want Exclusive Licks, Tabs & Lessons? Join My Patreon Guitar Community!
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🎸 The EASIEST Way to Finally Understand Modes on Guitar! 🎯
Modes don’t have to be confusing! In this lesson, I break down the modal system in a way that actually makes sense — no complex theory, no memorizing endless patterns, just a simple, visual, and practical approach that you can use right away on your guitar.
TAB for all lick lessons and Audio samples for todays video are on my Patreon!
patreon.com/join/JordanSteele
Deep dive into the major scale⬇️
youtu.be/w4JtXpVB7FA?si=Gtzvxlj5auflNevM
Whether you’re struggling with Ionian, Dorian, Mixolydian, or have no idea where to even begin, this video will give you the tools to:
-Instantly understand the 7 modes
-Know how they sound and where to use them
-Learn how to apply them in real playing situations
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 Intro – Mode Playthrough
00:56 - Overview
01:20 - What are modes
07:38 - All Modes w/ 1 scale shape
14:26 - How to use Modes
25:57 - What makes each Mode Different, the intervals
31:16 - Easiest Most Practical way to use Modes
40:41 - Final Thoughts
Want Exclusive Licks, Tabs & Lessons? Join My Patreon Guitar Community!
patreon.com/join/JordanSteele
⚡ Don’t Forget to LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE! 🎸🔥
My NEW! Alternate Picking Guitar Course!
patreon.com/collection/1316328
My Single "Castaway"
youtu.be/fayNtM9RS-8
One on One Lessons, merch, and my music check out my website below!
https://jordansteele.store
🎛 Gear Used in my Videos:
Bullet Cables
bulletcable.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqu0wktF_T7RQJKVbMWdCleWgIHEsZWFqolhs7B8a8TOmhEnrb9
@scarmyguitar Reaper
ebay.com/usr/scarmyguitar
Elixir Guitar Strings
amzn.to/3SLdeC6 - 1 pack
amzn.to/3yIVa4x - 3 packs
Peterson Strobe Tuner
amzn.to/3Ah22Xj
Amp - MGL50 "1981-2204"
mglampworks.com/mgl50-1981-2204
Friedman IR-X
amzn.to/4ezs0UK
sweetwater.com/store/detail/IR-X--friedman-ir-by-dual-tube-preamp-and-di
Suhr Reactive Load IR
vintageking.com/suhr-reactive-load-ir?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwir2xBhC_ARIsAMTXk85iNPrUZ-dg-QMHpK9pbhyPh8gcafD8uIHauwyDTqhNxZov4OeHnn0aAhAWEALw_wcB
Universal Audio UAFX Golden Reverberator:
amzn.to/4ab1CzK
J. Rocket PXO Phil X Overdrive
amzn.to/4fZzdOP
Audient id44
sweetwater.com/store/detail/iD44Mk2--audient-id44-mkii-usb-audio-interface
UAFX Ox Stomp
amzn.to/3MURyjt
Universal Audio SD-1
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Xvive A58 Wireless Guitar System
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JOYO King of Kings
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JOYO Vintage Overdrive
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GROTE Les Paul
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BOSS WAZA SD-1 Craft Super Overdrive Pedal
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BOSS SD-1 Super Overdrive Pedal
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Ibanez TS9
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Ibanez TS808
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JOYO BSK-40
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