Lydian mode is almost the same thing as major scale/ionian mode. The only difference is sharp 4th in Lydian mode. This lesson is riffing only, using downstrokes only most of the time to get that powerful metal like sound.

You will get a feel for how various scales sound in a practical context. Don't get intimidated by the tempo, just head over to the spoken video and start recognizing modes right away!

Learning modal positions can be difficult at first, this lesson should help!

Time for some modal madness! This exercise is one of the most important for developing speed, stamina and accuracy in alternate picking.

Alternate picking exercise designed to help you learn the modes.

A solo based on Lydian mode using advanced modern techniques such as legato, sweep picking and alternate picking!

Modern modal phrasing over a pop fusion progression

I made this exercise inspired by two of my favorite players, Marty Friedman and Jason Becker, and their Cacophony saga.

Develop your timing skills with melodic riffs.