Not a clue what a mode is? Or maybe you've studied modes and scales all your
life? Either way, if your solos are sounding monochromatic and flat, consider
this course of study mandatory. Seriously. But don't freak. This is NOT a theory
or music history course. There won't be any lectures about the "Musica
disciplina" by Aurelian of Réôme. Pronouncing 'Aeolian' correctly is likewise
not a requirement. The only prereq is desire to expand your tonal palette and
the discipline to play your way through the Modes That Matter curriculum from
beginning to end.
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You'll learn just 13 scales and modes. You'll learn how and when to apply them.
You'll learn how to shape, color and texture your solos across a variety of
styles with them. You'll learn where to find, and how to finger, these 13 scales
and modes all over the fretboard. Straight up, get a solid grip on these 13 and
your soloing prowess will grow quicker and further than you would have ever
imagined.
Don't
be thrown by the seemingly few number of scales and modes covered herein. Yes,
we know you've seen (and probably own) one of those telephone book-sized
encyclopedias of scales and modes. But here's the deal; odds are real good that
99% of the guitar solos that you'd sell your soul to be able to play yourself,
only use one or more of the 13 scales and modes covered in Modes That Matter
(Disclaimer: unless you're a heavy jazzer, outside modern classical genius, or
just happen to really dig quarter-tone-indo-Asian world music).
You likely already know a few of these 13 scales and modes; Ionian mode
(commonly referred to as a Major scale), Dorian mode (commonly referred to as a
minor 7th scale), Phrygian mode, Lydian mode, Mixolydian mode (commonly referred
to as a Dominant 7th scale), Aeolian mode, Melodic Minor scale, Lydian b7 scale,
Altered scale, Harmonic Minor scale, Phrygian Major mode, Whole Tone scale and
Symmetrical Diminished scale.
Your
Modes Maestro could only be our resident Professor of the Deep and Revealing,
Chris Buono. "As an academic, I've studied and taught hundreds of scales and
modes in thousands of guitar lessons. The most common misconception students
have about scales and modes is that you have to master all of them. And that's
fine for fellow academics and theory freaks, but in the practical real world, if
you’re playing blues, rock, metal, country, pop, funk and even jazz, you're
playing one of the thirteen scales and modes covered in Modes That Matter."
Buono's format is straight-forward and interactive. You'll play through 13 video
lesson sets, one for each scale and mode. You'll first learn how to spell the
scale or mode in simple "scale degree" language - no fancy theory math. Chris
then demonstrates the scale or mode over distinctively styled jam tracks,
emphasizing the tonal qualities and key notes to target while soloing. Now it’s
your turn: Roll the practice rhythm track and work it until you've captured the
sound and feel of that mode or scale in a musical context. Once you can "hear"
it under your hands (the easy part), you'll also need to learn that scale and
mode in as many places as possible across the fretboard (the hard part).
All of the scales and modes work in multiple styles such as blues,
alt-country, rock, funk, jazz, fusion, bossa, metal, surf and even Klezmer.
Buono will demonstrate each scale or mode across at least two different styles
although endless style variations are virtually unlimited.
Lesson Sets & Rhythm Tracks
Ionian: Alt-Country-Rock, Jazz & Rock
Dorian: Funk, Jazz & Minor Blues
Phrygian: Metal & Latin Rock
Lydian: Modern Rock, Fusion & Jazz
Mixolydian: Funk, Jazz, Blues & Southern Rock
Aeolian: Rock, Metal & Slow Jam
Melodic Minor: Funk & Fusion
Lydian b7: Funk & Jazz
Altered: Funk & Jazz
Harmonic Minor: Metal, Bossa & Surf
Phrygian Major: Jazz, Surf & Klezmer
Whole Tone: Jazz & Fusion
Symmetrical Diminished: Funk & Jazz
As previously mentioned, you will need to learn how to play these 13 scales and
modes all over the fretboard for maximum firepower. That's where the shed time
and discipline come into play. But fear not; Buono prepared a 1,872-page manual
of charts (no typo; that's one thousand, eight hundred and seventy two pages) of
alternative fingerings all over the neck for these 13 scales and modes.
"I've prepared a chart to end all charts of fingering possibilities. Starting
with a single scale the options go all of the way up to four-note-per-string
variations. What's more, every scale and mode is also broken down into a unique
pentatonic scale whose five-note formula is made up of the core components
ensuring the correct sound and vibe with a two-note-per-string pentatonic feel."
Chris also prepared 34 practice rhythm tracks charted as both PDF and Power Tab
files. So, if you want to go deep geek on Modes That Matter - and we hope you
will - there's absolutely nothing stopping you.
So get cracking on this one right away. Start incorporating even a few of these
13 scales and modes in your improvisations and then buckle up as your solos
explode in full living panoramic color.
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WHAT YOU GET
Video software (Windows and Mac) with TrueFire's
Lesson Player, PIP, full-screen, looping, slow motion, keyboard shortcuts, plus...
- 210 Minutes of Video
- 1,872-page PDF Manual
- Practice Rhythm Tracks
- Text Commentary
- Tab and Notation
- Power Tab
CURRICULUM
Early Intermediate to
Late Intermediate
"If you're playing blues, rock, metal, country, pop, funk and even jazz, you're playing one of the thirteen scales and modes covered in Modes That Matter."
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All orders are shipped via FedEx. Additional charge will be applied to international
orders.
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the price you paid, we'll happily refund the difference.
STUDENT DISCOUNTS
TrueFire courses are discounted 10%, 20% and 25% discount for Pro, Master, and Sherpa Students respectively.
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INSTANT DOWNLOADS
You can download the course after purchase. Simply order
and then download from "My Downloads" within 72 hours.
DATA-DVD DISCS
The course is shipped to you on a DATA-DVD disc (Windows and Mac).
Computer use only - Does NOT play on a DVD player.
STANDARD DVD
Standard DVDs is an abridged version of
course (20% less video lessons) and includes a secure PIN for download of
lesson assets. The only exception is our 50 Licks series. These standard DVDs contain the entire course.
ON TRUEFIRE TV
Pro and Master Students have access to the entire
course with tab, notation, text, power tab and rhythm tracks on TrueFire TV.
About Student Plans...
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
TrueFire courses are presented in cross-platform Flash Video and work great
on both Windows and Mac computers. PDF and MP3 elements require
Adobe Reader and any MP3 player.
POWER TAB
Power Tab files and a free Windows Power Tab installer are included so you
can so you can see, hear and play along with the tab and notation at any
tempo, without change in pitch. Guitar Pro 5 or later imports Power Tab
files and works on Windows/Mac.
Don't
be thrown by the seemingly few number of scales and modes covered herein. Yes,
we know you've seen (and probably own) one of those telephone book-sized
encyclopedias of scales and modes. But here's the deal; odds are real good that
99% of the guitar solos that you'd sell your soul to be able to play yourself,
only use one or more of the 13 scales and modes covered in Modes That Matter
(Disclaimer: unless you're a heavy jazzer, outside modern classical genius, or
just happen to really dig quarter-tone-indo-Asian world music). 
Your
Modes Maestro could only be our resident Professor of the Deep and Revealing,
Chris Buono. "As an academic, I've studied and taught hundreds of scales and
modes in thousands of guitar lessons. The most common misconception students
have about scales and modes is that you have to master all of them. And that's
fine for fellow academics and theory freaks, but in the practical real world, if
you’re playing blues, rock, metal, country, pop, funk and even jazz, you're
playing one of the thirteen scales and modes covered in Modes That Matter."
"I've prepared a chart to end all charts of fingering possibilities. Starting
with a single scale the options go all of the way up to four-note-per-string
variations. What's more, every scale and mode is also broken down into a unique
pentatonic scale whose five-note formula is made up of the core components
ensuring the correct sound and vibe with a two-note-per-string pentatonic feel."
Chris also prepared 34 practice rhythm tracks charted as both PDF and Power Tab
files. So, if you want to go deep geek on Modes That Matter - and we hope you
will - there's absolutely nothing stopping you.
