It's crazy how Gambale toying around with modes (sorry, moods) sounds 100 times more interesting than a random song on the radio, God bless him

This is where Rick also shines. He knows ALL about everything Frank is saying, yet doesn't interrupt or try to chip in. He lets him completely finish his thoughts. A GREAT interviewer.

Thank you Rick for not interrupting Frank as he was going through his explanation, some interviews have too many interruptions, but you are good at letting the other party speak.

He’s almost like a bard… telling a story. What an incredible level of mastery.

I love how he kept the low E droning for reference through the moods...modes; it really helped show how each one colors the note differently

"Modes No More Mystery" took me from being a crappy guitar player to being a  decent musician. Many thanks Frank.

I love Frank's quote at the end. "It's 3 chords but check out the chords"

I saw Frank in San Diego at a guitar shop in Pacific Beach in the 1980's. He had a handout that described modes and I didn't understand it. Flash forward to my late 40's and I watched his modes video again and I finally got it. There's a saying, when the student is ready, the teacher appears. Thanks Frank!

Ok, so Frank explaining about taking the IV and V chords from each mode's parent scale was the beginning of a life changing moment. I checked out "Modes: No More Mystery" for more info. Amazing!

I find Rick so respectable and now I know it's because he's so respectful!

In this short video, playing simple things, Frank shows his mastery of the guitar, and theory, in how smoothly and confidently he flows through everything. There is a saying in Japanese that basically goes a true master shows it in his every move. Frank is the perfect embodiment of that.

After 20 years of listening to Frank.
I always learn something new.
Modes are very important to understand.
Frank breaks it down simply

I used to be obsessed with Modes and learned a lot from Frank. I once wrote to him asking him to sign my CD cover ("Thunder From Down Under") which he did. He also kindly answered my question about what was the best way to improvise. He answered that he will simply strum over an E-flat (a scale he had a hard time with himself as he said, if I recall), and just play over it until it sounds good to him. Years later, I saw Frank in Paris, playing with Return To Forever....

Smart, down to earth talented, could listen to him for hours

Best advice I ever got was to learn the modes as scales.

Awe man, using that IV to V concept in each mode using same root is very helpful! Dont remember seeing in original interview,  thanks again Rick for the nuggets of knowledge

My attention got distracted a bit by the right hand of Frank in handling/hiding the pick...he's like a magician!

Summed it up "Moods"! The man is a MASTER!!! Thanks Rick.

I remember seeing Frank do this as part of a masterclass for M.I. London sometime between 1988 & 1990 (I think).

OMG. I have never “understood“ modes - 30 years into playing. They were taught to me exactly as Frank described - all in the one key. This seems so simple - yet missed by me and so many of my musical friends. Wow! Thank you Rick and Frank! Currently exploring  new weird sounds - to my ears. 👂 🎉❤