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Phrygian Mode Study Piece #1

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When learning to play a mode all over the fingerboard, it’s also important to put it to use in some actual lines, so that you can hear it in action. This piece – which is based on the E Phrygian mode – will enable you to become comfortable with using the mode, whilst giving your fingers a good workout at the same time! In this video course I’ll be talking you through the D Dorian mode and which chord it works with. I’ll then be breaking this piece down, section by section, and showing you how to play it.

Don’t forget to hit the Download Resources button above to get hold of the PDF transcription and the audio files for this piece (available to subscribers only).

This course contains the following videos, each of which can be selected from the video player above:

1 – Phrygian Study Piece #1

This video is a demonstration of this study piece, performed on a Zon Sonus bass.

2 – Overview of the E Phrygian Mode

In this video I’ll be talking about the E Phrygian mode, focusing on its distinguishing features and discussing which chord to play it with.

3 – A Section

In this video we’ll be working through the opening section of this piece. The bass plays a melodic line here, written to clearly illustrate the sound of the Phrygian mode. This lesson covers bars 1-2.

4 – B Section

This video covers the B section, which features a meaty Phrygian riff that is played in unison with the guitars. This lesson covers bars 3-6.

5 – C Section

The C section of this piece is a distorted bass solo that uses the E Phrygian mode exclusively. This lesson covers bars 7-14.

6 – D Section

In this video we’ll be talking briefly about the final section of this piece, at letter D. This section features a simplified version of the same riff from letter B.