Improvising Know-How: Modes

In these simplified video tutorials, piano master Tom Regis explores different Modes as one of the keys to unlocking the art of improvisation, and includes a bit of approachable theory that can be immediately put into practice!

Videos

• Maiden Voyages (10:01) - Tom welcomes you and introduces you to simple theory and improvising in the Ionian Mode.

• Improvising Simplified (09:59) - Tom now explores rhythmic ideas, clusters, fourth chords, and improvising in the Aeolian and Dorian modes for more colors and ideas.

• Putting it All Together (08:49) - Tom concludes the series by introducing the Lydian and Mixolydian modes, using various modes as part of one improvisation, and emphasizes again how seven modes are derived from the palette of one scale.