Originally Posted by: ChristopherSchlegel

Originally Posted by: bsterling9This is the question I was going to ask as well. I know how to play some songs, but I have no idea of the theory behind it. When I watch a lesson and they mention it is in the C Dorian mode, I have no idea what that means. It's time to learn the right way!

What is your skill level? Have you worked through any of the style courses? I encourage you to pick on & work through level 1 & 2.

If you follow one of the courses (Fundamentals or Style Courses), you will get the appropriate amount of theory along with the application all integrated together. It's important to keep your theoretical learning & knowledge on par with & at the same level as your physical skills & practical applications.

Having said that, I have a collection of tutorials aimed at covering music theory in great depth & detail. But, they depend a great deal on skill level, desired style & goals. But the important point now is that they are beyond the scope of the beginner cirriculum.

https://www.guitartricks.com/collection/music-theory

Also, I cover the modes in these tutorials.

Modes of the Major Scale

http://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial.php?input=370

Practicing Modes

http://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial.php?input=770

Hope that helps!

Thanks Christopher! I have been playing for 14 years and basically started out by just learing to play songs. I have been a member of GT for 10 years now and love the lessons, however, I really want to dig deeper into music theory and my goal is to fully understand the keyboard and not be afraid to solo once in a while. I also would like to improvise and have the confidence to pick up a guitar in front of strangers and play lights out. So, if I start the Rock Course level 1, that will have the theory embedded into the curriculum? Based on what I have told you, would you suggest starting elsewhere, a different course? Thanks!