Theory Review: If You Know These 7 Things, You're Good!

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  • čas přidán 5. 06. 2024
  • 1) Notes on the fretboard
    2) What a major scale looks like
    3) How that makes chords
    4) Common progressions
    5) What a minor scale looks like
    6) How that makes chords
    7) Common minor progressions
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    00:00 Intro Jam
    00:54 Notes on the fretboard
    02:37 The Major Scale
    06:02 How That Makes Chords
    07:44 Common Major Progressions
    13:35 The Minor Scale
    15:15 How That Makes Chords
    17:48 Common Minor Progressions

Komentáře • 409

  • @lukepanaccio5635
    @lukepanaccio5635 Před rokem +320

    “I don’t even think of it as sad anymore. It just feels human.” Thus spoke the dude.

    • @kaushalsuvarna5156
      @kaushalsuvarna5156 Před rokem +13

      Seriously I was always confused, I never found the minor sound sad

    • @m74568
      @m74568 Před rokem +2

      @@kaushalsuvarna5156 i couldnt even hear the difference between major and minor

    • @matthewnijland
      @matthewnijland Před rokem +3

      This is the minor scale. The design is very human.

    • @gdub999tube
      @gdub999tube Před 3 měsíci +2

      One of the most profound statements I have heard in my 65 years.

  • @ivanterrible7362
    @ivanterrible7362 Před rokem +134

    The Bob Ross of guitar with a little affirmation that you are better at this than you thought.

    • @cstpa1
      @cstpa1 Před rokem +3

      lol i was looking for this comment. very much reminds me of bob ross

    • @akidodogstar5460
      @akidodogstar5460 Před 4 měsíci +3

      Happy little guitar strings!

  • @davymoore
    @davymoore Před rokem +125

    Hi, Eric. I just wanted to say that after playing for 8 years I discovered your channel. The music theory lessons, or as I call them "guitar knowledge pills", really pushed me to start learning more, and develop this beautiful relationship I have with music now.
    It's been a year now, and to realize that my journey has just begun gives me such joy. You've created a beautiful thing here in this place.
    To all reading this I wish you the best, keep enjoying music and life.

    • @EricHaugenGuitar
      @EricHaugenGuitar  Před rokem +29

      That makes me so happy to hear!
      I really believe that we don't need to know EVERYTHING, because we can do so much with simple classic concepts!

    • @akidodogstar5460
      @akidodogstar5460 Před 4 měsíci +2

      @@EricHaugenGuitar You have a new subscriber, I love the condensed music theory and your way of teaching. Thanks!

  • @swampduck2609
    @swampduck2609 Před rokem +27

    Your an incredibly gifted teacher. If there is anybody reading this who is just starting and overwhelmed by all the CZcams teachers. You found the right one.

  • @PittsburghTimeMachine
    @PittsburghTimeMachine Před 11 měsíci +28

    This is it. This is the guitar instructor channel for me. All due respect to guys like Marty Schwartz, of course. You lay down a foundation, but you refer to musical ideas and artists who actually interest me (like Idles). It makes sense to learn from someone who likes and plays the same type of music I’m into.

  • @bunglebenjoyer
    @bunglebenjoyer Před 3 dny

    As an intermediate guitarist who since forgot his theory lessons/never developed his theory, I’ve been on a funky indie guitar chord island.
    I watched your video yesterday and I was mapping out the fretboard on the train home from work. Your voice and attitude are so chill, this is the perfect jumpstarter. Not condescending, but also not assuming everyone’s a pro (when you do, there’s no excuse to not bust out a piece of paper and/or hit that back button a few times.)
    You’ve earned my sub, hope to see you again soon

  • @DrProgNerd
    @DrProgNerd Před 9 měsíci +30

    Most of this was a review for me but I have to say that your teaching method is outstanding. There are a lot of great players who aren't great at teaching. I think it's because they fail to see the material from the P.O.V. of someone who is starting out. This can lead to the student feeling like they are 'stupid' or that 'the material is too hard'. I absolutely loved the Philip Seymour Hoffman description of the minor flat five. When I've taught my friends 'some theory stuff', I noticed that they were intimidated by the chord names. I'd always tell them to just imagine that the chords were named Bob, Dave, Mike, etc. You wouldn't avoid someone because their name was Antonio Gustavo Hernandez-Reyes. They have a long name....but they're cool to hang out with. F# Sus 4 is cool to hang with too. Find out what group of friends hang well together and make music. Great lesson.

  • @jeffrowlette
    @jeffrowlette Před 6 měsíci +11

    I love your channel and the style and approach you teach.
    While I play with a much more dirty bluesy style, EVERYTHING you teach her applies.
    Absolute gold mine of essential knowledge 👌

  • @stevesoundsgood
    @stevesoundsgood Před rokem +40

    In many ways and on multiple levels, this brief and unassuming video has, at once, made me a better player, writer, teacher, and student. You've made something special here, and you are clearly cut from that same indescribable yet unmistakable cloth from which the world receives it's greatest teachers. Thank you for the insight and inspiration.

  • @marvo10
    @marvo10 Před rokem +9

    Love your style dude. You are the Mr Roger's of CZcams guitar teachers!.

  • @dustdevilz4771
    @dustdevilz4771 Před 4 měsíci +3

    I’ll come back to this. Great.

  • @joshnova9163
    @joshnova9163 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Eric: love this video - from the clipboard presentation to the commentary on cliched progressions

  • @daveyvane9431
    @daveyvane9431 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Fretboard - of course, memorize natural notes. Just like a number line, we count in whole numbers and skip past fractions or decimals.

  • @richardrhodes8043
    @richardrhodes8043 Před 4 měsíci +3

    After playing "cowboy" songs for most of my life, it is great to get into music theory and working these chord progressions. Yes, the Bob Ross of music. Looking forward for more of your knowledge.

  • @matthewnijland
    @matthewnijland Před rokem +4

    This. This video is why you are the guitar teacher everybody needs! Thanks for making theory less intimidating to us guitarists Eric!

  • @macsarcule
    @macsarcule Před rokem +19

    ERIC!!! THIS IS SO GREAT! No one has laid out a roadmap like this before for me, this is so helpful to have a direction and plan of progress. So cool to have a way towards a solid foundation. Thank you and so excited for the jazz sessions coming up! Thanks Eric! ✌️😌🎸

  • @joshviggiani9844
    @joshviggiani9844 Před 4 měsíci +2

    This dude is like a teachers teacher. He just has the right kind of voice and look to come off the right way. And great content, great taste in music, can't argue Neil Young isn't great.
    Great...

  • @martinmcgimpsey9750
    @martinmcgimpsey9750 Před rokem +1

    Thank you! You really kind of simplified everything! Very cool! Glad I tuned in! Awesome!

  • @KASKASM
    @KASKASM Před 5 měsíci +2

    Geez, I don't think I have seen a clearer, easier way to understand this concept than what is shown here. This is the guy I wish I had taken lessons from back in the beginning. Lucky to have him here posting these videos. HUGE thumbs up to this guy.

  • @janetrivers7332
    @janetrivers7332 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Awesome, simplified. Very approachable and easier to dig in, thanks!!! So much

  • @unclesixer
    @unclesixer Před rokem +1

    Excellent, Eric. Thank you so much for solidifying some practical music theory here!

  • @Qdobafett
    @Qdobafett Před 4 měsíci +1

    This is everything you need to go out and write and play music with your friends and start booking gigs. Great video for people who are ready to start forming bands. Awesome lesson

  • @JCFern
    @JCFern Před 11 měsíci +3

    Have only recently discovered your channel, and I love your content! This particular lesson video is just gold!

  • @malcolmsanderson6045
    @malcolmsanderson6045 Před 7 měsíci +2

    What a fantastic video for pulling all this together. Thank you. I found this very helpful and well presented.

  • @jacksonmighell4042
    @jacksonmighell4042 Před rokem +3

    I love how you explain theory in practical and scale-able ways! It is hard to overestimate how much this has helped me enjoy the learning process. Thanks Eric!

  • @cristoff30
    @cristoff30 Před rokem +11

    Great lesson! You have a gift for teaching and I appreciate you sharing.

  • @woodstovehooters4558
    @woodstovehooters4558 Před 8 měsíci +1

    i think you and i are wired the same. your explanations are in my language and at the pace i’m at right now in my 40 years of guitar journey

  • @6string528
    @6string528 Před rokem +1

    Outstanding. You are a GREAT communicator. Really enjoyable to listen to. And thx for sharing.

  • @KeithVincentmusic
    @KeithVincentmusic Před rokem +1

    There is something really special about your style and vibe. This lesson plan is excellent and gave me so much to think about while also giving my thoughts a clear direction. My metaphorical hat is off to you, friend! I look forward to checking out more of your content as this is the first video of yours I have seen.

  • @hrishimittal
    @hrishimittal Před 5 měsíci +3

    Philip Seymour Hoffman… that cracked me up 😂 Love your channel, Eric!

  • @twofingerspirits1479
    @twofingerspirits1479 Před rokem +1

    What a great video. Really opened my mind. Just stumbled across your channel, and glad I did. Cheers!

  • @PhinnOz
    @PhinnOz Před rokem +1

    Yo just want to say I really love the content you make Eric. Every video is always inspiring to keep working/playing guitar and usually make me think of something differently before or pick up some new perspective! I'm always looking forward to the new video every week and hope everything is chill with you in life. Appreciate ya brother

  • @codyleonard6927
    @codyleonard6927 Před rokem +1

    Thank you Eric!! Really looking forward to Jazz Rock next month. 😂 appreciate you putting this stuff out here for us.

  • @TheLakeJake3
    @TheLakeJake3 Před rokem +8

    Eric I always learn something from you that inspires me to pick my guitar and listen to what I’m playing in a way where things don’t sound as stale if only just for a while. It’s the best feeling in guitar though. Cheers!

  • @saboo480
    @saboo480 Před rokem

    Great video, mate. I love the down to earth approach you have and you're a joy to listen to.

  • @universalcloudmusic
    @universalcloudmusic Před rokem +4

    You have helped me in more ways than you know. I now feel so much more confident and free when creating and learning new guitar bits. It's completely changed the way I see and feel this instrument. thank you, thank you, thank you

  • @jakedillon3289
    @jakedillon3289 Před rokem +1

    Dude first vid I’ve watched and it was full of helpful info. Keep up the good work!

  • @camclarkcountry
    @camclarkcountry Před rokem +2

    I was sitting on a plateau for years with my brain just not connecting the final wires. This video just pushed me past that. Thank you

  • @createmedialabs2379
    @createmedialabs2379 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Great video!! Thanks for putting together a Master class in 25 mins. You are a great teacher, keep up the good work!

  • @phillipallen-baines5931
    @phillipallen-baines5931 Před rokem +1

    Woke up at 3am and found this video. Thought I'd take a look and just save to watch later. Had to watch it till the end, what a helpful lesson.

  • @kirkalirk
    @kirkalirk Před 11 měsíci

    Such a great lesson! Thanks Eric

  • @alexlackner1945
    @alexlackner1945 Před 9 měsíci

    Really nice tidbits of information. Made me realize i know more than i thought, but also helped me grow my knowledge.

  • @scottburns2345
    @scottburns2345 Před 9 měsíci

    Love that backing track! and yes I'm part of your True Fire lessons, awesome!

  • @gilmendez9022
    @gilmendez9022 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Excellent lesson! Taught in a very easy way to understand.

  • @bluearmy4228
    @bluearmy4228 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Thanks for this really informtive lesson, Eric. I've always played by ear and you've encouraged me to start learning the vocab of music. Cheers pal!

  • @jonathan-smith
    @jonathan-smith Před 13 dny

    Some of my favorite Haugen videos are the ones where he breaks out the clipboard. So good!

  • @InventorZahran
    @InventorZahran Před 3 měsíci +1

    All the Nashville Number System says is "presume every chord is major unless otherwise indicated". Minor chords still exist in it!

  • @cometsuch
    @cometsuch Před rokem +1

    Hey Eric, you are an awesome teacher, thanks for putting out these videos.

  • @ILikeToPlay
    @ILikeToPlay Před rokem +1

    Love the emphasis on brevity and tidbits of wisdom. Inviting viewers to apply the fundamentals is definitely the way to go, you just learn it more deeply that way.

  • @timheil5682
    @timheil5682 Před rokem +5

    Eric, you are a fantastic teacher and seem so genuinely excited about music and sharing your knowledge! As a lifelong guitar nerd and now a music educator I watch your videos to study your pedagogy and consider different musical perspectives. Your videos are invaluable and very inspiring - thanks for doing what you do.

  • @lakervoxx597
    @lakervoxx597 Před rokem +2

    Dude, you have the calmest, coolest pedagogy . For me, this really works. Thank You. Good Man. ✌🏼Rock n Roll.

  • @doncarlosderush1500
    @doncarlosderush1500 Před rokem +1

    Thanks, Duder! I needed this so bad! Looking forward to Jazz for Rockers! Much appreciated!

  • @michael_caz_nyc
    @michael_caz_nyc Před rokem +1

    Great teacher. He makes everything simplified, non-intimidating and easily digestible. I hit like & subscribe. Always Learn something useful on this channel.

  • @1sylvan1
    @1sylvan1 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I just discovered your channel. Love your teaching style, and will definitely be perusing your video's and learning. Thanks

  • @barryjdwyer
    @barryjdwyer Před 9 měsíci

    This is so great. New sub right here. Thanks for the lesson Eric. Looking forward to working through your channel.

  • @bigke0x64
    @bigke0x64 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I knew all the things on the video but i watched entirely because i love how it's made, it's realy relaxing. Love your style, you are a great teacher!

  • @jnh1
    @jnh1 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Sometimes you watch a video and the content just clicks... this is one of those videos for me. Great lesson and really digestable. Even that bit about learning the notes on the fret board, so much easier to skip the inbetweens like you said, the gaps will fill in themselves. Thank you so much for this video.

  • @icaro2305
    @icaro2305 Před 3 měsíci

    Thats great job dude. Thank you. Love your work.

  • @jadelyel
    @jadelyel Před rokem +1

    hey eric i like the way you explain things, thanks for the knowledge ! I've never really understood modes or why you would want to re-number scales but after doing the minor scale with your explanation its making more sense. Im starting to have a better understanding of intervals in general so thank you !

  • @dougsmith8430
    @dougsmith8430 Před rokem +1

    Hello Eric and all, Doug from Denver.
    Love this lesson or Music overview. You have a very unique and cool approach to playing. Love this!
    I will be visiting your well of knowledge for insights much more often! Thank you! 🎸

  • @scottkidwellmusic9175
    @scottkidwellmusic9175 Před rokem +1

    Thank you, Eric!
    A good review and something to work on for the coming week.
    Be good to you ✌️🍕 🙏🏻

  • @GermanSharp1
    @GermanSharp1 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Didnt even read the title. Saw that guitar and had to have a closer look

  • @DSSNNT
    @DSSNNT Před 4 měsíci +1

    Best guitar channel, straight to the point at a good speed. Very useful information, unlike some other channels. 👀 Thank you!

  • @jimmanire3646
    @jimmanire3646 Před rokem +1

    Righteous. Thanks Eric!

  • @boomerdell
    @boomerdell Před rokem +2

    Another outsitanding session with Eric Haugen...yes! So well done, Good Sir, so well done.

  • @RedBricksTraffic
    @RedBricksTraffic Před rokem +1

    Excellent lesson, thank you!

  • @Jake-uw6bh
    @Jake-uw6bh Před 4 měsíci +2

    All these comments really say it all!
    You have a new subscriber sir and i look forwarding to growing my ability and skill with this awesome knowledge!

  • @YUMI1033
    @YUMI1033 Před rokem +2

    Nice! Very informative my guy, easy to understand

  • @peter.peter.r
    @peter.peter.r Před 3 měsíci

    Such a great video. Awesome presentation of this stuff. So relaxed.

  • @bubba-rh3hz
    @bubba-rh3hz Před 3 měsíci

    Great job Eric and thank you.

  • @Chimp_No_1
    @Chimp_No_1 Před 9 měsíci

    Really appreciated your video ! Thanks !

  • @gregtempleton7385
    @gregtempleton7385 Před rokem +1

    I really enjoyed this Eric. Thanks for putting this video out. Helps a player of 15 years start to apply more theory to their playing.

  • @robertcanedo7607
    @robertcanedo7607 Před 3 měsíci

    of the many tutorials I've used, your's is the most academic, and complete. Thanks

  • @zackthefreeman
    @zackthefreeman Před 3 měsíci

    I stumbled on your video based on my algos. I've been at this for about 27 years so nothing is really new here, but I'm totally subscribing because I love the way you're presenting this info. The little bits you add from your personality are just so relatable. There's also never any harm in revisiting the material as I've often overlooked things over the years and you never know when seeing/hearing it from another angle is gonna cause a breakthrough. Anyway, I'm ramblin so I guess I'll keep ramblin on. Thanks for the content mate.

  • @coastercook
    @coastercook Před rokem +1

    Thanks, Eric. Bring on the next lesson. I'm ready.

  • @maxgonz1327
    @maxgonz1327 Před rokem +1

    You are the best! Thanks for this amazing recap

  • @DIYTutorialGuy
    @DIYTutorialGuy Před 2 měsíci

    You are one of the best teachers on CZcams!
    Not to mention that you bring a really relaxing vibe to your videos that have a calming effect.
    Excellent work!

  • @ericbell812
    @ericbell812 Před rokem +4

    A classic lesson Eric, one of your best among so many greats. You moved me to tears with the Bob Dylan arrangement - your tone on this one is just so beautiful.

  • @rosegeaber7533
    @rosegeaber7533 Před rokem +1

    Dude! You are a musical genius instructor! Keep teaching!!

  • @jpclarkemd
    @jpclarkemd Před 10 měsíci

    Eric, hello! Great to see you after all these years. Love this video. It’s inspired me to try to play the guitar, again! Thanks

  • @SpinStar1956
    @SpinStar1956 Před 3 měsíci

    Great overview -- SUBSCRIBED !!!

  • @auntjenifer7774
    @auntjenifer7774 Před rokem +1

    Them pistons are hitting now ! Thanks for the lesson! !
    Your amp is super cool and sound like the SRT Henry that Doug and Pat have and use !

  • @Sam-jc3wu
    @Sam-jc3wu Před rokem +1

    Love your stuff man

  • @niteshjungthapa6516
    @niteshjungthapa6516 Před měsícem

    you are the GOAT of teaching guitar . This lesson was so awesome .

  • @ocpblo
    @ocpblo Před 4 měsíci +1

    Great video, thanks

  • @vacationrichard974
    @vacationrichard974 Před rokem +1

    This is wonderful. I really appreciate this!!!!

  • @rayross997
    @rayross997 Před rokem +1

    Thanks, excellent review.

  • @MrAOdom1966
    @MrAOdom1966 Před rokem +1

    I love this video ... Your humor made it twice as enjoyable

  • @ShlomirBareket
    @ShlomirBareket Před rokem +1

    Great lesson!

  • @marksteer8642
    @marksteer8642 Před 3 měsíci

    Thankyou
    You are such a good teacher .
    I understand more from one of your videos , than years of stuff going over my head .

  • @MSavageEsq
    @MSavageEsq Před rokem +1

    Another awesome lesson. Love the Vox guitar, haven't seen one before. Your Tele with Bigsby is still my favourite, but this is a great instrument.

  • @keithbriscoe99
    @keithbriscoe99 Před rokem +2

    That was a mainline Inspiration Injection !
    I actually "know", or have done all this stuff... BUT... the way it was discussed and shown just had a different impact and I immediately started playing things I hadn't before.
    I've said it before, I'll say it again.... I really like this guy.
    And, thank you Eric.

  • @yearofrolling
    @yearofrolling Před rokem +1

    Your videos make me so happy.

  • @blues61
    @blues61 Před rokem +1

    Great practical music theory for guitar summary. Nice work, dude! Shared on FB.

    • @EricHaugenGuitar
      @EricHaugenGuitar  Před rokem +1

      Thanks Steve!
      (This vid has 200% more views than anything I've published since Jan 2022!)

  • @dr123hall
    @dr123hall Před 8 měsíci +1

    Second all the excellent comments before me! Creativelabs big thumbs up for this 25 min. MasterClass! Golden door opens and suddenly 1-3-20 years of guitar playing gets expanded, or a boost plus the roadmap to go progressively further! Eric is “The Dude”.

  • @danhusband6154
    @danhusband6154 Před rokem +1

    Thanks so much for boiling this down man… I’m running out to the garage right now with my scrap paper and sharpie and getting to work!

  • @regularnimnule9715
    @regularnimnule9715 Před rokem +1

    Excellent lesson.

  • @tc6485
    @tc6485 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Thank you for your insights!!

  • @douglasaxtell
    @douglasaxtell Před rokem +1

    Friday evening with a glass of wine, my 1982 S-500 and Eric's Caged Zen really is fun and relaxing. I find myself taking it further and bending and sliding too.
    Thank you Eric

  • @angrybuzzy
    @angrybuzzy Před rokem

    Great stuff, EH. I also enjoy your Truefire stuff.