An additional comment for those like me who didn’t really understand the concept of a mode, the following is from the MJGA section on Learning the Fretboard: Guitar Scale Theory: Part 3 What Are Modes Guitar Scale Theory Modes Introduction If you’re reading this article, you’ve probably heard about modes somehow, somewhere. It still fascinates me that there’s this big aura of mystery around what a mode actually is! A mode is a scale built from NOT starting on the root of an already existing familiar scale (the “parent scale”). If C major scale is our parent scale, just start on a different note such as D and you are then looking at the second mode of C major, also called D dorian. The implications of starting a scale from a different root are huge and it’s not just about playing the exact same tones in a different order, because seeing everything from this “modal” perspective changes the overall “gravity” of the notes. It changes harmony and everything else. D dorian doesn’t imply a beautiful C major CHORD anymore, because it now sounds like Dm7! The major scale theory formula and the order of the intervals (WWHWWWH) is still there, but it’s going to be re-arranged in the case of D dorian, to WHWWWHW (moving everything up one notch). Think of the C major scale as a solar system because the notes organize themselves around the “gravity” of C. When we play in D dorian, the orbits are completely re-organized and everything revolves around D. But, all the same “planets” and “moons” are there! Same notes, same order (formula), same everything but with different implications. So, in summary, a mode is still a scale. We just call it a mode because we know it relates back to a well know parent scale. Therefore, we can build a mode upon each note of the major scale, and that's exactly what we’ll do now.

@Mentor Bob Kinney - well I’m not afraid of asking questions even though they might be very basic! I have huge knowledge gaps in music - even though I studied vocal performance in college- but I’ve either forgotten a lot or never learned it! So thanks for saying that!

@Mentor Miles Barel - so cool to hear Martin Taylor effortlessly comping in the background with perfectly placed and tasteful riffs. And the harmonica was addition sounded great. I really liked the sound of your guitar in the lower register with Martin playing the higher tones. Another great opportunity to play with the pros… thanks for sharing.

What a great opportunity to jam with these guys! Looked so much fun - and sounded great!

@Mentor Miles Barel - agree with the comments above - gorgeous sound from that instrument but mainly it’s from the player 😎. What’s most impressive is that this is a live recording in front of an audience- that’s what got my attention! Well done sir!

@Nancy R - way to go - getting another video in the stream. This is incredibly important for you, bc that way you get to hear your own playing and can use that as a benchmark for improvement. These first études are kinda tough - hang in there - it gets better. It takes time for the fingers to learn these new chord grabs. You are doing everything right - listen to your mentors (Bob made some excellent suggestions) and keep after it! Keep the tempo slow at first as you are doing. Good job!