Modes No More Mystery, Frank Gambale

Rating:
Summary: logical explanations - even for advanced beginners
Review: Frank does a great job of thoroughly explaining the significance of the modes of the major scale (dispels some common mistakes while he's at it) and teaches the basics of modal progressions (much easier than it sounds). Of course, the solos he plays in the examples are both mind boggling and inspiring.

Although the liner notes say it's for intermediate and advanced players, even beginners (like me) knowledgable of basic theory will understand with just a few viewings.

It comes with a small pamphlet mapping all the notes of each major scale mode on the fretboard (don't worry if you loose it considering they're just the standard mode charts you can find/print free from just about any guitar theory website).

Plus, (unlike the VHS version of this title) you get bonus video performance footage of Allan Holdsworth, footage of Joe Pass, a preview of Frank's "Concert With Class" DVD, etc...

The video is very professionally edited.

The only thing I don't like is the case's front flap is cardboard, is hard to open and close, and feels like it's easily going to crease...the spindle/housing is good plastic, though.

Rating:
Summary: thorough and logical explanations
Review: Frank does a great job of thoroughly explaining the significance of the modes of the major scale (dispels some common mistakes while he's at it) and teaches the basics of modal progressions. Of course, the solos he plays in the examples are both mind boggling and inspiring. It comes with a small pamphlet mapping all the notes of each major scale mode on the fretboard. Although the liner notes say it's for intermediate and advanced players, even beginners (like me) knowledgable of basic theory will understand with persistence. Plus, (unlike the VHS version of this title) you get bonus video performance footage of Allan Holdsworth, footage of Joe Pass, a preview of Frank's "Concert With Class" DVD, etc... The only thing I don't like is the case's front flap is cardboard, is hard to open and close, and feels like it's easily going to crease...the spindle housing is plastic, though.

Rating:
Summary: Modes NO MORE MISTERY.
Review: Modal harmony is a very misterious thing for most guitar players. If you are one of them this dvd will clear all your doubts, no doubt about it. Frank is a fantastic teacher and he treats this argument here in the best way. With clarity and precision. He leaves non space for any doubt. Absolutly. You really can't do nothing but learn modes. It's that strong and easy. Simply if you want modes not to cause you problems again watch this video. The first time you'll be shocked and amazed by the amount of informations and stimulus you can get from Frank modal explanation. Seven worlds will be finally open for you, and music will never be the same for you. I learned a lot from this video when it came out as tape and I still watch it now for fun because Frank's modal examples and solos are extremely beautiful and inspiring. Thanxs Frank.