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  • @Guitarzoom
    @Guitarzoom  Před 2 lety +33

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    • @FZ779
      @FZ779 Před 2 lety +2

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    • @whitfield412
      @whitfield412 Před rokem

      I don’t 😂😂😂😂

    • @indirachokshi9890
      @indirachokshi9890 Před rokem

      My granddaughter is learning to
      play guitar but because of study
      she couldn't spare much time on playing guitar. Nice audio and video of guitar playing. Nice indeed 🌹👏🙏🌴👌💕

    • @richardraborn2467
      @richardraborn2467 Před 7 měsĂ­ci

      Excellent teacher, I’ve been playing for over 20 years and this vid was the most understood of any! Thanks

  • @mrcoffeeman3333
    @mrcoffeeman3333 Před 3 lety +343

    The way he talks in this video makes me feel like I'm actually sitting there with him in a class room, while I'm sitting here in my room alone answering "Yes" and "no" to this guy on my screen. Amazing tutorial I honestly cant believe this is free.

    • @robtoc
      @robtoc Před 2 lety +10

      You worded this perfectly...I agree with you 100%.

    • @robertbrawley5048
      @robertbrawley5048 Před 2 lety +3

      One on one not in a classroom

    • @michaelkozenczak7667
      @michaelkozenczak7667 Před 2 lety

      I was doing the same thing

    • @charleschad1004
      @charleschad1004 Před 2 lety

      💯👍

    • @DaveE69
      @DaveE69 Před 2 lety +1

      Haha, I was going to make the same comment. Just wish he was my teacher. 😎

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    @BoiseG Před 8 lety +889

    Ahhhhhh, my quest to find my perfect guitar Sensei is complete.

    • @svts4636
      @svts4636 Před 6 lety

      BoiseG of

    • @jackmackerel4151
      @jackmackerel4151 Před 4 lety +2

      Subscribed right away!

    • @Etat7
      @Etat7 Před 4 lety +6

      I swap around, but Steve legit is my "breakthrough" guy. If I'm ever stumped, I check out Steve's stuff first and his simple way of putting things, and almost forcing complicated things to sound simple works wonders for me.

    • @MrPeperoni79
      @MrPeperoni79 Před 3 lety +2

      Stine-San is also my Sensei now.

    • @Thelajets
      @Thelajets Před 3 lety +4

      Indeed! I’m a working musician I’ve done multiple albums and tours and I’ve never come across a teacher who made it seem so accessible and down-to-earth. This teaching method is gold! I’ve played and worked with so many MI guys who are wonderful and try to teach me but they get frustrated with me and my incredibly slow tactile learning way. But I learn more with this guy in two weeks than I have been on the road with MI guys whose brains and methods of learning theory just escape me. Not that Steves teaching is too basic. It’s just that his teaching method is truly elementary.

  • @marvin-burns
    @marvin-burns Před 4 lety +252

    The smartest scale teaching method I've come across, well done Steve.

  • @savoirfaire3788
    @savoirfaire3788 Před 2 lety +47

    You, sir, are a VERY good teacher. I took piano lessons for 10 years when I was a kid and no one ever explained this fundamental concept to me (two different teachers). In one fell swoop you have unlocked a mystery that has plagued me for decades. Thank you !

    • @Guitarzoom
      @Guitarzoom  Před 2 lety

      Thanks for watching, Savoir Faire! And thanks for sharing your experience! :-)
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  • @eik78
    @eik78 Před 8 lety +217

    wow, what a great teacher, its just one "aha" moment after another. 10 minutes with you is like 6 months by my self and a book.

    • @derrickcross891
      @derrickcross891 Před 4 lety +1

      Probably something more grafict 875 754 ect that can be played slowly until perfect Steve's a good teacher

    • @eurikaeurika6260
      @eurikaeurika6260 Před 4 lety

      True

    • @allenarmour2544
      @allenarmour2544 Před 3 lety +1

      I wish would have play f key

    • @PlanktoniusRex
      @PlanktoniusRex Před 3 lety +1

      Yes this sort of instruction is what is missing in so many classes and courses. I have played on and off for decades and NEVER did any instructor take the time to even recommend basic theory. My first instructor jumped right into strumming Dust in the Wind and never bothered with telling me why the chords were formed the way they are nor why those chords were a progression. Next instructor did the same but with the Beatles. I wound up quitting several times. This foundation is what keeps me in the game.

    • @PlanktoniusRex
      @PlanktoniusRex Před 3 lety

      @@allenarmour2544 Move to the 1st (or 13th) fret on the lower E string and repeat the same pattern. That is sort of the point of the video, no?

  • @jedlewis8232
    @jedlewis8232 Před 7 lety +15

    Learners nowadays are so lucky to have access to this level of quality tuition. I wish I could turn back time.

  • @DimiKaye
    @DimiKaye Před 3 lety +62

    5 years later I stumble into this video and the method unlocks and makes clear sooooooo many things. For a self taught musician like me this was A HUGE help. Thank you!

    • @snastynate
      @snastynate Před rokem

      7 years for me, but 100% agree!

    • @brianjacob8728
      @brianjacob8728 Před rokem +1

      yup. I could have used the internet back in the 80s when I tried picking up guitar. Vids like this would have been a god send.

    • @Fletch2022
      @Fletch2022 Před 10 měsĂ­ci

      @@brianjacob8728 guitar world and guitar school were two good magazines for these tips back then 🎉

    • @louisaustin1726
      @louisaustin1726 Před 8 měsĂ­ci

      I never got into playing lead because i thought i had to memorize 637 scales. You just cleared up a bunch of stuff. I played classical music on saxophone and knew all kinds of theory, but never knew about what you explained in this video. You are a great teacher. Very thorough. Thank you

  • @TysonBowmanMusic
    @TysonBowmanMusic Před 4 lety +104

    I love the fact that he is promoting positivity in learning music. He has a lot of patience which is appreciated!

  • @listillolordoc7604
    @listillolordoc7604 Před 7 lety +181

    I've been a Bass and Guitar teacher for 26 years. I like instructional videos mostly for different teaching methods. The arrow at 3-4 and 7-8 has made my teaching method so much more understanding. For the rest of you watching, here is proof that there is always something to be learned and it doesn't matter who has the information you receive, just that you receive it.

    • @FDAMASO53
      @FDAMASO53 Před 4 lety +4

      absolutely well said, sir.

    • @ps3ud0nym
      @ps3ud0nym Před 2 lety

      They taught us 3-4 7-8 for major and 2-3 5-6 for minor in 6th grade at school…

  • @richardporter842
    @richardporter842 Před 4 lety +14

    Dear Steve ... I just wanted to compliment you as a guitar teacher. I am an advanced player/theorist but I'm also a guitar junkie ... in other words, I am what the world needs, another damned guitar player! I started watching all the different guitar teachers on CZcams and even though I already 'knew' 99% of what was being taught I got interested in the various approaches that were used to teaching various elements of theory as applied to the guitar fret board. If CZcams had been around when I started to learn guitar, I'd've been a rockstar and dead along time ago ... lol. I stand on the shoulders of giants on most things I 'know', and in the case of guitar and guitar theory, I was taught by one of the best teachers on the planet in the 1980's down in New Orleans, by the great Hank Mackie.
    I was watching various 'teachers' on CZcams explaining modes and most of them just seemed to confuse the issue which reminded me of Hank Mackie's first lesson when I eventually got pointed to him by better players than I was back then. I had about every issue of Guitar Player Magazine and I struggled quite often to understand the lessons in the back ... and in particular, at that point in my playing life, what was confusing me was modes and so I had a bunch of vague questions for Hank ... he just said to me, 'Forget all of that man! There's the Major scale, the Pentatonic scale, and maybe a jazz minor, a gypsy minor etc. but that's it. .... all of the modes being just a different starting tonic note in the major scale ... 2nd, 3rd, 4th etc' ... which cleared up a whole bunch of stuff immediately. ... So when I got to you on CZcams when I was watching the confused teaching on modes, that was exactly your approach so I took to you right away. And all the other stuff you teach have that same clear quality to them ... very good man! I pick up stuff from you all the time just because I'm an old retired rock star and am always playing guitar now that I have the time ... (I was an audio engineer for 40 plus years and rarely got to play much because I was recording others etc. I built 3 studios in that time span and so I was really an 'engineer' ... the last one was damned near perfect ... made me smile just walking in ... eventually I didn't even have to check my mixes in the car, on boom boxes because I was so confident of the control room I designed being 'the truth' in what I was hearing).
    Anyway ... sorry ... I'm just waffling ... but I wanted to tell you how much I appreciated your clear, friendly style of teaching ... (I've actually started practicing your lessons on 'speed picking' which is not something I really concentrated on because I'm not a 'shredder') ... I always tell any kid I'm teaching what Hank Mackie taught me and what you mentioned during the beginning lesson ... 'Slow down, the speed will come on its own'.
    Really humans can only really concentrate for about 15 minutes maximum so for technique I tell people that ... spend 10 to 15 minutes a day, (usually when you're fresh in the morning), SLOWLY practicing (whatever technique or style you're trying to learn), and making sure your technique is right ... thumb center back, finger per fret etc. and do it as slowly as you can ... 10 to 15 minutes a day, then forget about it and have fun .... amazing ... all things being equal, anyone is just 30 days away from being competent in anything ... not just guitar licks, techniques or styles ...
    Thanks again
    Richard

  • @bigjimgtr
    @bigjimgtr Před 5 lety +17

    I studied theory in High School and it went right over my head, I’ve been playing guitar in many bands for the last 35 yrs....always memorizing “shapes” . You’re style of teaching is so down to earth and makes so much sense.... but I do know that is due to your own thorough understanding of music and knowing how to simplify these concepts.
    Thank You Steve !!!!

    • @windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823
      @windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823 Před 4 lety +1

      They must have given you a horrible teacher because when I took it in college as a drummer/singer/etc...it was an extremely easy A. Most teachers are really ineffective. I quit about...85% of the time because the teachers are "useless as t*ts on a bull," as gramps used to say.

  • @peepoop7774
    @peepoop7774 Před 3 lety +11

    I watched this like six months ago and it made so much sense and I'm watching it again today and it is making more and more sense. Thank you Steve. Hopefully I would cry less now

    • @Guitarzoom
      @Guitarzoom  Před 3 lety +2

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  • @timpike1976
    @timpike1976 Před 7 lety +47

    Whoa. My mind is blown. I have been playing at guitar for about sixteen years and have probably just quadrupled my music theory knowledge by watching this video! Thanks!

  • @ziggyplay
    @ziggyplay Před 8 lety +190

    the best teacher ever. Thanks!

  • @chucks6318
    @chucks6318 Před 4 lety +15

    The Eagle has Landed! Finally, someone explains this in an understandable fashion so it makes sense!! Thank you Steve

  • @Professorjeffsd
    @Professorjeffsd Před 2 lety +4

    Steve, you are a terrific teacher. I was a trial lawyer and law professor for many years and whether you're teaching a jury or a class, the key is putting yourself in the shoes of the juror or student. Too many CZcams "teachers" are good players but not good teachers because they assume too much of the student's knowledge. You take it step by step and in 'bite size pieces" so the student isn't overwhelmed. I've played a lot of instruments over a lot of years but there's always something new to learn and you are my "go to" guitar guy. My "go to" keyboard guy is Piano Pig. He's worth checking out even if you don't play keyboard because his teaching style is much like yours. I've been sponging off your free lessons but I'm signing up for the paid version. Thank you, brother!

    • @Guitarzoom
      @Guitarzoom  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks for the kind words, JT! And thanks for sharing your experience! :-)
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  • @JohnBarrow1961
    @JohnBarrow1961 Před 7 lety +59

    Bloody brilliant, Steve. In all my years of dabbling in music theory, I've never heard it explained any better or more simply. Instead of just trying to memorize the number of sharps and flats in a given key, I can now figure it out on my own. Thanks!

    • @Guitarzoom
      @Guitarzoom  Před 7 lety +6

      Thank you, John B! So glad you found this video helpful!
      Guitarzoom

  • @RAMZIAARON
    @RAMZIAARON Před 7 lety +233

    Best guitar lessons I have ever seen. I have waited longer than I want to admit to learn this stuff but you make it easy at any level of experience. Thanks a million.

  • @savannah05911
    @savannah05911 Před 3 lety +4

    Finally found a teacher who made the Light Bulb go off in my head! College music theory just Numbed my senses. Thanks Steve!

  • @7sevens
    @7sevens Před 4 lety +12

    Steve you’re so gifted as a teacher! Pity I’ve only found you after 25 years of floundering on my own ..

    • @windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823
      @windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823 Před 4 lety +1

      Yeah, never do that. ALWAYS pay a great teacher what they are worth. You're actualling saving a lot of time and the money is well worth it. They'll stop you from stupid mistakes. Most "teachers" aren't that great. I quit almost all of them immediately. That includes private lessons and a LOT of college stuff.
      You should be getting music theory as you go along so if you take a basic college theory class, it'll be ridiculously easy.

    • @wserafin11
      @wserafin11 Před 3 lety +3

      Seven Sevens Don’t feel bad, I’ve been floundering for 61 years! Lol! Now I’m hoping to live long enough to make this work!

  • @briancrete5873
    @briancrete5873 Před 7 lety +30

    Brilliant lesson. This man was undoubtedly born to teach. Thank you!!!

  • @luboskuna2877
    @luboskuna2877 Před 8 lety +20

    Teacher who will teach you so simply without killing the thrill for playing guitar in you. Every teacher should see you teaching. I understood everything even if my English is not so good as I wish (you can see my grammar). Thx. I appreaciate what you do

  • @sole__doubt
    @sole__doubt Před 5 měsĂ­ci +1

    If only I had access to videos like this when I started playing in the early 90s. Ive never seen such an easy way to learn this stuff and its free! You're a natural at teaching, and playing, Steve. Excellent work brother.

    • @Guitarzoom
      @Guitarzoom  Před 5 měsĂ­ci

      Hi. Thanks so much for your comment and kind words! Happy to know the lessons are helpful. My pleasure! 🙂

  • @gtoramirez
    @gtoramirez Před 3 lety +2

    Had a teacher in middle school who taught this exact method. I didn't pay attention back then, but now I wish I had.

  • @adm440
    @adm440 Před 8 lety +34

    Totally invaluable lesson - I could never get my head around the scales with the sharps and flats. This video explained it so well... thanx Steve, really appreciate your work.

  • @xXAngelmlXx
    @xXAngelmlXx Před 8 lety +28

    you are the best teacher ever!

  • @eddiepierce7028
    @eddiepierce7028 Před rokem +2

    I’ve been an amateur musician for 20 years, 80% guitar and 20% keyboard. I have never had the major scale explained better than you have in this video! Bravo!!

  • @jcivantos
    @jcivantos Před 4 lety

    There are tons of guys teaching guitar on CZcams. This is the best, most useful channel.

  • @CasperPMusic
    @CasperPMusic Před 4 lety +4

    Been playing for 18 years by now, but yet I still find this more comprehensible than any of the tutoring or self-taught methods I've implemented into my development. Great instructions and very informative video!

  • @jobeious
    @jobeious Před 5 lety +10

    This video has just made years of confusion start to make sense!! Thank you so much dude!!

  • @ralphtaylor8164
    @ralphtaylor8164 Před rokem +1

    You are one of the best online teacherrs I have seen. I have watched many of your videos and you have given me more confidence in my playing. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

  • @BoozeNgamez
    @BoozeNgamez Před 4 lety +12

    Mind blown!🤯 I’ve watched almost all your videos, and understood the shapes on the fretboard but now I can visualize the notes as I play the shapes when I watched this video again! It’s slowly but surely getting there! Thanks for everything! You’re making it’s easy for me

  • @nfbrice
    @nfbrice Před 7 lety +8

    I've been playing guitar for 19 years and this is the most positive instruction I've ever found.

  • @rorbot_SMF
    @rorbot_SMF Před 8 lety +17

    I really appreciate this video. I've seen others that didn't simplify learning these scales as much as you have. Thank you!

  • @RaviArya009
    @RaviArya009 Před 5 lety +3

    Thank you so much for this video. You explained everything in such an awesome way. I've been trying to grasp these concepts for months but you managed to explain everything in less than 20 minutes.

  • @Kiwi-vk1lo
    @Kiwi-vk1lo Před 4 lety +2

    This is amazing. Just goes to show what a good teacher can do. Thank you for putting this up for people like me. I have a tough time learning theory but this lesson was so simple to understand.

  • @Sheerrim
    @Sheerrim Před 6 lety +4

    Thanks man! I'm studying major scales and everything just made sense after this vid.

  • @bramblechops
    @bramblechops Před 7 lety +3

    Possibly the most useful lesson on youtube and the best explained..thanks again Steve,my theory knowledge just moved up a whole bar ! You are a star !!

  • @dgutes
    @dgutes Před rokem

    This dude is a really good teacher. Stumbled on this video and it’s like instantly intuitive.

  • @musicoverman
    @musicoverman Před 4 lety +1

    Steve, your guitar classes are always the best for my learning on CZcams! Thanks so much for all the great classes!

  • @chazmartinez2400
    @chazmartinez2400 Před 7 lety +3

    I can look at this video over and over still learn so much .thank you steve

  • @Huski355
    @Huski355 Před 8 lety +5

    I have been fixing and customizing guitars for several years now and as i get closer to the age of 50, I have become more frustrated with trying to get over the learning hump and understanding how to play. I love the classic rock style and even some of the new stuff but only could play some of the riffs and just bits and pieces. You have certainly opened my eyes since the first two videos. Who would guess that the boring days of sitting in choir class, back in grade school, would have any meaning to me now. You do a great job in explaining the theory....I so look forward to continuing to watch and learn. Thank You!

  • @FireFox2000000
    @FireFox2000000 Před 3 lety

    Went through some riffs I had already learned and started immediately identifying what scale they were in as I watched this video. This is actually pretty cool. Hoping that learning this stuff will make it easier to learn stuff by ear.

  • @mattmulartschuk
    @mattmulartschuk Před 3 lety

    5 years on and this video has explained to me in minutes what I couldn't grasp for years. Thankyou.

  • @DOPPLECHEESE
    @DOPPLECHEESE Před 8 lety +14

    This is Brilliant! I wish I'd seen this Video ten years ago. I've been struggling with key intervals for ages. Thanks very much!

  • @buzz-lh6rc
    @buzz-lh6rc Před 8 lety +3

    I think you have just opened the door I have been trying to get past for a long time. Going to work on these lessons and see where I can go :) Thanks so much!

  • @smiggs2214
    @smiggs2214 Před 4 lety +1

    Just started learning along with my two daughters (13 & 11), this has been invaluable. Many thanks.

  • @dorothyfishbaugh4728
    @dorothyfishbaugh4728 Před 4 lety +1

    What a gift you have to explain this stuff as you do! I just turned on youtube and your videos popped up! I have been wanting to get an understanding of this very stuff! WOW!!! Thank you , thank you, thank you!

  • @kamalmehta6703
    @kamalmehta6703 Před 6 lety +4

    Absolutely great lesson, you have made the logic behind major scales a lot clearer. Very helpful

  • @markosmeras4096
    @markosmeras4096 Před 6 lety +5

    I have been looking a long time for someone to explain the guitar,,thank you so much,,you rock

  • @johnnynails166
    @johnnynails166 Před 5 lety +4

    Been at it for 40 plus years Steve, but learning so much from your lessons! Great lessons with a lot of insight. My playing is improving dramatically due to you.
    Many thanks..🎶🎵🎸

  • @edwardmatt1606
    @edwardmatt1606 Před 4 lety +3

    I've just now discovered this video in December 2019. I am so grateful for it. Thank you so, so much. I took my high school piano class some 35 years ago. If my teacher had explained things the way you do, I might have actually learned to play an instrument, and so grateful for that.

  • @crazedzealots
    @crazedzealots Před 6 lety +3

    Steve you are amazing you have taught me so much since I discovered you a month ago. You've unlocked the fretboard for me and your skills are peerless. I'm so happy I found your work.

  • @coopdr
    @coopdr Před 8 lety +6

    Steve, I've watched a lot of videos concerning learning how to play the guitar and your's one of the best I've ever seen! You make it VERY EASY to understand! THANK YOU SO MUCH for breaking the theory down into terms we all can understand! I look forward to becoming involved with your Facebook community and viewing all of your videos! Happy New Year to you, your friends, and family!

  • @helainawright7772
    @helainawright7772 Před 5 lety

    Out of all the guitar tutors on CZcams.. Steve you are significantly above the rest. I learn so much from you everyday. Thank you so so much. All the way from Australia

  • @gunner8226
    @gunner8226 Před 4 lety +3

    Thank you for your easy to understand lessons Steve, I've been playing for most of my life about 32 years now and never known what I was actually playing. Very fascinating, fun and eye opening to see it all now with an actual understanding. You have been a tremendous benefit to my playing with your lessons in just a few half hour videos. Very glad I found you:)

  • @JakeLatin77
    @JakeLatin77 Před 6 lety +3

    great teacher, thanks! I will be watching the rest of this series.

  • @anulama2951
    @anulama2951 Před 8 lety +26

    Where have I been all my life?? You're awesome and listening to you is very soothing. Thanks for your time. That is one serious dedication you have for teaching.

  • @darrenjones5735
    @darrenjones5735 Před 4 lety +1

    Brilliant teacher, explains everything in easy to understand bite size pieces. Keep up the great work Steve

  • @susankirsch3033
    @susankirsch3033 Před 3 lety

    Thankyou for this video, I learned music playing the clarinet but never understood chord progressions. I have studied many theory books but you made this so simple. Finally it makes sense.

  • @skipshipley5646
    @skipshipley5646 Před 8 lety +16

    Thanks Steve for helping me get this and actually use it. I'm 56 years old and played in band in my youth and had this stuff thrown at me in a classroom. I decided to play drums to dodge all of the confusion. I regret it now, it has been 30 years sinceI thought about scales and such. I decided to by a guitar and suck it up and learn this before I can not do it physically. Your teaching is crystal clear and makes me want to embrace it and learn more. You have a gift and I for one am glad you have decided to share it with everyone.
    Thanks again

    • @windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823
      @windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823 Před 4 lety

      I major in drums. I started on guitar. They are all hard for their own reasons.
      But have a look at drumline 1 and 2, Gene Krupa Story or Whiplash if you think drumming avoids all the confusion. Lol. Have a look at John Bonham sheet music. :)

  • @scottvogel7383
    @scottvogel7383 Před 2 lety +3

    Have been learning the guitar for a couple of years now, but the stuff Steve has taught me has completely blown my mind, and re-energized my desire to learn. Awesome.

    • @Guitarzoom
      @Guitarzoom  Před 2 lety +1

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  • @frankhalstead20
    @frankhalstead20 Před 2 lety +1

    Best explaination of "Why Sharps and Flats" I've ever heard

    • @Guitarzoom
      @Guitarzoom  Před 2 lety

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  • @robseymour5830
    @robseymour5830 Před 3 lety

    Hey Steve, I come across your video by accident and watched it. I have been playing for 45 years but never knew my fretboad that well except for playing the chords. I am more a rhythm player but can pick out some things. This has helped me to learn and maybe push myself a bit more. Thanks!

  • @gdsmith4246
    @gdsmith4246 Před 9 lety +8

    Extraordinarily useful video, Steve, thanks! A friend is just starting out on guitar and this will be very helpful to him.

  • @arunsimon6253
    @arunsimon6253 Před 9 lety +11

    your videos are simply superb.

  • @dennislinares2582
    @dennislinares2582 Před 5 lety +1

    The most impressive thing that Steve said in a lesson is, God bless you! God bless him, thank you Steve!

  • @CharleneVdB
    @CharleneVdB Před 4 lety +2

    This has been incredibly helpful! Thank you, Steve!

  • @sidneyrichard5319
    @sidneyrichard5319 Před 7 lety +4

    Even though I've probably been playing longer than you've been alive, I enjoy watching you explain things to beginners. And the comments are cool: so many people getting the Bb/A# thing. I actually never had a problem with this, even though I'm pretty much self-taught, but it's just great to see you giving people their own Eureka! moments.

    • @Guitarzoom
      @Guitarzoom  Před 7 lety +1

      Thank you, Sidney Richard!
      Guitarzoom

  • @prajwalbhandari9776
    @prajwalbhandari9776 Před 7 lety +3

    i am from Nepal and i was so confused about these scales. i have learnt everything from youtube. as i am left handed people feel irritated to teach me. u r the perfect teacher maan. thanks a lot bro.

  • @atumrox1
    @atumrox1 Před 5 lety

    One of the best class i ever had about major in 20 min....u are the best!!!! Thank u so much ! Brasil here

  • @wserafin11
    @wserafin11 Před 3 lety +1

    I just watched this again and I got it...finally!
    As you well know, the term “Music Theory” is very intimidating but, the more I delve into it, the more I’m seeing lights go on!
    Thanks!

  • @pauljackson8832
    @pauljackson8832 Před 7 lety +7

    This is just amazing, this must be the best video lessons I've ever seen, for the first time in a while I'm really wanting to practice from the most basic things, and I had to wait too long in order to find the right place where things actually make sense.

  • @musicalplayground1
    @musicalplayground1 Před 8 lety +8

    Always great videos Steve.. Many thanks from London:))) have a great day

  • @sandrapolichino8806
    @sandrapolichino8806 Před 3 lety

    Your videos are so good and educational ... I can't watch them enough ... I don't want to do anything but play and learn from you vids. I have a weekly lesson with a teacher but your videos are definitely helping me progress faster.

  • @Grumfuttocks
    @Grumfuttocks Před 4 lety

    Without a doubt one of the best theory lessons I’ve seen. Cheers for the education. I’ve been playing half my life and learnt more watching your channel and playing along that I’ve done “noodling” ... thanks 👍

  • @sonic5d
    @sonic5d Před 8 lety +11

    This video was absolutely amazing! I didn't understand the differences, but now I do. Thank you so much!^^

  • @darwinmuuu4620
    @darwinmuuu4620 Před 7 lety +4

    Best Teacher Ever!

  • @raymondmaher1388
    @raymondmaher1388 Před 5 lety

    All explained what i could'nt see over 20 years ago,brilliant tutoring .Great prescence to put it over simply

  • @nhatran24
    @nhatran24 Před 4 lety

    I am a beginner starting to learn for about a week. I did search many channels on CZcams. Finally,you’re the one i was looking for. Perfect. Thank you so much. Wish you all the best

  • @izzansdy
    @izzansdy Před 8 lety +51

    hey really cool stuff..
    easy to understand ...keep it up..

  • @dementeddrewSA
    @dementeddrewSA Před 8 lety +21

    The fog is clearing .. after all these years .. thanks, keep it coming : )

    • @justynnevarez2481
      @justynnevarez2481 Před 4 lety

      Why does he the scale in different spots on the guitar it’s confusing me plz help

    • @amandasteven1400
      @amandasteven1400 Před 4 lety

      "I SEE" said the blind man as he picked up his hammer and saw :)

  • @user-mq8km2bg8z
    @user-mq8km2bg8z Před 3 lety

    Steve I'm gonna binge your channel. This is hands down the best theory for someone who just didn't get it first time round and hasn't bothered for 20 years. 10/10

    • @Guitarzoom
      @Guitarzoom  Před 3 lety

      Thanks for the kind words! Just wanted to let you know, if you enjoy Steve’s CZcams videos, you should definitely check out the new GuitarZoom Premium Membership → guitarzoom.com/join
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  • @jackthedipper3332
    @jackthedipper3332 Před 7 lety +3

    i laughed so hard at the Bb point... Kinda got what sharps and flats are good for :) Thanks Steve I wish we could jam one day :) have a good one, cheers

  • @bangurhead4027
    @bangurhead4027 Před 5 lety +11

    A "c" is a "c" is a "c" is a "c", well put brother!! You've got a new student and 'scriber now, after that lesson, thank you, I learnt a heck of a lot, even though this is an earlier video, many questions were answered. 👍💯🎶🎸

  • @matiassantacruz5487
    @matiassantacruz5487 Před 4 lety +2

    This was amazing, thank you for everything!

  • @jessrehe5456
    @jessrehe5456 Před 9 měsĂ­ci +1

    I love love love love love this! This video made EVERYTHING make more sense. I don’t think I could ever thank you enough.

    • @Guitarzoom
      @Guitarzoom  Před 9 měsĂ­ci

      You're so welcome! Really glad it was helpful. Feel free to ask any questions if you need to.

  • @MakingaStink
    @MakingaStink Před 2 lety +4

    You, sir, are an excellent teacher. I never learned this shit even after years of formal music education! Subscribed.

    • @Guitarzoom
      @Guitarzoom  Před 2 lety

      Thanks for the sub! And thanks for the kind words. :-)
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      If you want to know more about music theory, Music Theory Made Easy is the perfect place to start. Go here to check it out: guitarzoom.com/products/music-theory-made-easy-2
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  • @jacobdrumm9206
    @jacobdrumm9206 Před 6 lety +4

    This just cleared up so much for me. Thank you a ton brother! The only thing I dont understand is how 127 disliked it lol

  • @WadeWilsonDP
    @WadeWilsonDP Před 4 lety

    These videos are so valuable. I've been an on and off guitar player for 10 years, but never took the time to actually learn any music because I bought into the whole idea that a lot of the greatest guitarists don't know how to read music. Getting to understand the instrument and know why I'm doing the things I'm doing instead of just aping what I've seen other people play has made me a better player in a few weeks for sure, not to mention how it has encouraged me to actually play. Thank you so much for making this so easy to understand!

  • @montehall5593
    @montehall5593 Před 3 lety

    Man. Thank you so much Steve. This is starting to come together in my head now. I have been playing 40 yrs. Have learned some theory last 7 yrs or so....has never clicked til now

  • @giusepperesponte8077
    @giusepperesponte8077 Před 3 lety +3

    If that C major scale works across all the notes then why is there an A major, B major, D major scale etc? Wouldn’t it just be the same shape for every scale? But if I play a B major scale it’s a totally different shape. 😐
    EDIT: I found the answer, for anyone who had the same question here’s the reason: Put simply as I can, there’s a difference between playing let’s say a G major scale, and playing in the key of G. The scale is just playing the Do-Re-Mi scale (Major scale shape) from the “G” root note, while the “Key of G” is it’s own separate scale that is used to build chords from. in other words, if you just want to play the Do-Re-Mi note progression with G as the first note (root note) then you just play the major scale shape with g as the root note, which can be done from any root note, the shape applies to them all. However, if you actually want to play the true G major scale, it’s a separate shape, that again, is used to play chords from. That’s not really something you should worry about as a beginner but if you’re like me you want to know the reason why there’s two different scales for each letter note and that’s the reason why.

  • @randomdude93-93
    @randomdude93-93 Před 4 lety +10

    4:30 Steve: I have like 653 scales to memorize?! .... me: puts guitar down and quits. lol

    • @windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823
      @windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823 Před 4 lety

      No, just worry about the main ones you use in the music you normally play to start...you use the others to pass music major stuff.

  • @remygarrison1451
    @remygarrison1451 Před 3 lety

    I’m a piano player primarily, and intermediate guitar player. I thought I knew music theory pretty well but I must admit a light came on with the way you explained this. Thank you Steve!

  • @francisgregoryku1689
    @francisgregoryku1689 Před 3 lety

    watched 2 diff vids on the major scale theory before this and I can say yours was the most understandable by far man. Thanks!!!!

  • @lifedeath7
    @lifedeath7 Před 8 lety +5

    Another great video, this guy is awesome.

  • @dau1970
    @dau1970 Před 8 lety +24

    you're like a Carl Sagan for music. very grateful :)

  • @frugephoto2191
    @frugephoto2191 Před 4 lety

    Why has it taken me this long to find this video. Your explanation is flawless and gained me the instant understanding of each concept

  • @timrogers7240
    @timrogers7240 Před 3 lety

    I am glad I found this video! I have been struggling with understanding the major scale theory and this is the best and clearest explanation I have seen. Thank you.