Carlos Santana Teaches Black Magic Woman - Dorian, Aeolian, Mixolydian Mode - FretLIVE Lesson
Save Big on Coursera Plus. 7,000+ courses at $160 off. Limited Time Only! Grab it Dive into an in-depth 43-minute guitar lesson exploring Carlos Santana's iconic "Black Magic Woman" performance from 1996. Learn to master the Dorian, Aeolian, and Mixolydian modes as you dissect Santana's unique playing style. Analyze the opening section's Dorian mode jam, octave techniques, and the verse solo from the original recording. Explore Santana's influences, including Peter Green and Otis Rush, and understand the nuances of warm and treble tones. Progress through various sections, including the D Mixolydian jam and Hendrix-inspired "Third Stone From the Sun" segment. Gain insights into sustain techniques, chord variations, and solo analysis. Practice "workshopping" Santana's solos to develop your own style, and learn to target transition tones. Enhance your understanding of arpeggios and mode switching while exploring different versions of the song. Conclude with a comprehensive summary and practical applications of the learned techniques.