Product Description

In this one-on-one lesson, MI instructor Tom Kolb unravels the mystery of the modes, giving guitarists a complete approach to soloing and a thorough, hands-on explanation of Ionian, Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian, Aeolian and Locrian. He also covers: melodic minor, harmonic minor and the blues scale; soloing over diatonic and modal progressions; superimposing modes; patterns, progressions, licks; and much more. The accompanying CD includes 83 full-band tracks.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #45224 in Books
• Published on: 2001-04-01
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 56 pages

Customer Reviews

Great tool for modes!!
I found this book to be a great way to connect the dots in your head when it comes to modes. It gave me a better understanding of the rules involved in applying modes, and how to bend and break those rules to suit my own style. I would recomend at least a basic understanding in some music theory in order for this book to be truly effective.

Probably all you need to know about modes for guitar
Presented in straight forward speak. Covers the modes you are probably interested in and none of the ones you probably don't care about. I wanted to learn more about this subject after hearing that Jimmy Page frequently played in Mixolydian and that many of Queensryche's solos are played in Aeolian. I am novice at best and usually just improvise using straight pentatonic scales. After a few weeks with this book and studying Michael Wilton's solos (watching concert videos on DVD) I am now soloing in major scales in aeolian mode. My playing has way more variety now.

Excellent account of the modes
A clear and well presented account of the modes of the major scale. Kolb has a knack of explaining abstract musical idea in the written word, although in this account it is augmented by a CD of examples and useful backing tracks. I'm not sure that this title is aimed at beginners-I doubt they'd follow it, but for the guitarist with a bit of a grasp of music theory and some playing experience, I believe this is an excellent book. Indeed buying this has prompted me to search out and purchase Tom Kolb's other titles. Highly recommended!