almost every musician worth his/her salt know their modes, it's basic music theory. it's just a way of working round the fretboard. i just dont like this whole music for sport thing, he may be able to play at a million miles per hour with the wailiest sound known to man and a complete knowledge of these mystical, known-to-few modes, but he doesnt have any of the feel someone like knopfler or harrison has most technical guitarist in the world? perhaps. one of the best in the world for music? not a chance! it's the reason why stevie wonder sells records and satriani, vai and all their ilk dont