MUSIC THEORY in 12 minutes for nOOBS

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  • In this video you'll learn the basics of music theory in 12 minutes. Note names, scales, intervals, chords, key signatures, standard notation and more! It's time to become more than just a guitar player....enter the realm of being a real musician. Full tabs, guitar pro file and music below muhahaha
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    0:00- Intro
    0:50 Note Names
    3:00 Scales
    4:45 Intervals
    6:39 Chords
    8:25 Key Signatures
    9:44 Music Notation
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  • @ShredmasterScott
    @ShredmasterScott  Před 2 lety +16

    ⚡FREE Music Theory Lessons!
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    Note Names 0:50
    Scales 3:00
    Intervals 4:45
    Chords 6:39
    Key Signatures 8:25
    Music Notation 9:44

  • @lightartorias552
    @lightartorias552 Před 2 lety +3867

    I am so glad I’m not a ‘beginner’ anymore. A year or two ago I would have watched this and been stressed out. Now, I watched it and it was all stuff I’m already familiar with! Hard work really does pay off when it comes to music theory.

    • @CruxalYT
      @CruxalYT Před 2 lety +208

      Thats where I'm at. Overwhelmed basically. The issue with not having a legit teacher or course for guitar is that I always just dont know exactly where to start, it seems like when I learn about something it mentions something else i dont understand so i try to get that and then that leads me further down the rabbit hole and i just say f it and go play the 3 tool songs i learned lol.

    • @lightartorias552
      @lightartorias552 Před 2 lety +115

      @@CruxalYT Bro, I was right there with you. I’ve been playing for about 6 years now and it took me 3.5 years before I even considered looking at some theory. It was very scary to me.
      Once I started learning theory, I went through the same exact steps as you. Hit up CZcams, was overwhelmed by all the specifics.
      The trick is, to pick just one subject at a time.
      For example, spend time only learning the different intervals. (There are only 12 there also happens to be only 12 notes in the musical alphabet. What a coincidence 👀).
      Once you have a firm understanding on one topic. You’ll probably have a good idea on which one you are curious about next.
      (For me it was learning the Minor and Major scale shapes, which was way easier than I thought it would be to learn.)
      I wish I could teach you some of the stuff I know, but I’m not sure if I would have the right words to say to you in a way that wouldn’t confuse you. xD

    • @willroland9811
      @willroland9811 Před 2 lety +24

      @@CruxalYT honestly, it doesn't matter. I came up a brass specialist and percussionist, so theory I knew. I could sight read level 6 material successfully, it's just what you did. Then I decided to play guitar. First, going from a monophonic to polyphonic instrument was crazy. Then trying to apply that on to the neck was sensible as a soup sandwich. Which direction you come from really doesn't matter, this damned fretted fiddle is gonna be a pain in the ass for everybody...

    • @Madchris8828
      @Madchris8828 Před 2 lety +15

      I'm very happy to read this comment because I'm not a beginner to music but musical theory never stuck as a kid (been doing music on and off my entire life nearly). As an adult I'm trying to learn musical theory well. This stuff used to always boggle my mind.. This is encouraging to read! Thanks for the comment. And actually most of this is making sense

    • @daphne1065
      @daphne1065 Před rokem +8

      I am completely stressed out ahahha

  • @andonedave
    @andonedave Před rokem +1334

    Finally someone actually explains it on a beginner level. I’ve gotten lost after 2 minutes on many other so called beginner lessons. Thank you, sir.

    • @f3ynman44
      @f3ynman44 Před rokem

      I'm also a beginner! This was indeed great! I can recommend also this channel: czcams.com/video/UAeW3U-bHmI/video.html

    • @WagwanHappyPappyHapPap
      @WagwanHappyPappyHapPap Před rokem +36

      I was immediately lost and still am hahaha

    • @xaphan8581
      @xaphan8581 Před rokem +20

      @@WagwanHappyPappyHapPap look up Paul David’s music theory lessons. That guy describes everything so good that even with a.d.d. It was easy tk understand.

    • @leakingmud
      @leakingmud Před 10 měsíci

      @@xaphan8581thank you.

    • @JoJubjub-kx8lp
      @JoJubjub-kx8lp Před 8 měsíci +4

      I have as, sounds like i should give them a go, I don't even get any of it, im seriously thinking of selling ny bass and just getting an oz and fuck it

  • @kahwigulum
    @kahwigulum Před rokem +632

    Intervals are arguably the most important bit of music theory that I beginner needs to understand first. Scales won't make sense without knowing the intervalic relationship between the notes, or why a third or a fifth are what they are.
    Right out the gate, skip learning scales, note names, whatever
    Train your ear to pick out what a second sounds like, what a third sounds like, and so on. You don't need to know what notes they are. You just need to know what the relationship sounds like. Hum them if you have to. Make it a physical process to make it easier on yourself. But learn what a flat six sounds like, or how a major triad sounds sounds versus a diminished triad, and so on. Again, note names not required. You're trying to learn how this stuff sounds.
    It will make learning the rest of music theory a breeze, and you will be able to begin taking that music you make up in your head and turning it into actual lines or riffs you can play. and it works no matter what instrument you are focused on.
    its the thing I wish someone had told me when i started so that i wasn't a perpetual beginner for a decade.

    • @nunuki100
      @nunuki100 Před rokem +18

      Thank you so much. I think this is what Ive been looking for

    • @Old_Man_Jay
      @Old_Man_Jay Před rokem +5

      This is good stuff, man! I've been on and off trying to learn theory for what feels like forever. I'm going to take this approach as it seems to make a lot of sense to me

    • @AnyrArisen413
      @AnyrArisen413 Před rokem +3

      After learning scales I would like to second this, this helped me play music by ear and improv much better.

    • @craighellwege5330
      @craighellwege5330 Před rokem +24

      I think this is where I got lost here - he jumped into intervals and started on about seconds then thirds and showing fret fingering which didn't mean anything to me, but either didn't explain what a third was (or more likely I just missed it). I need to watch this bit quite a few times, I think. Still don't get it.

    • @AnyrArisen413
      @AnyrArisen413 Před rokem +21

      @@craighellwege5330 So imagine a scale where each note it labeled, for example a F scale would be F G A B flat C D E. You can assign each one a corresponding number so F is one (the root note) G is two and A is three. So in this example a third from F would be A. A better way to explain it is a third is a four semitone difference.

  • @simplelivingwithconniekeen9485

    I will not say I totally get it yet, but you have explained so well that I find myself much more interested in learning theory. Thank you, Shred!

    • @ManiacalReflection
      @ManiacalReflection Před rokem +6

      100% agreed!

    • @AnthonyScottGames
      @AnthonyScottGames Před rokem +14

      This was less a lesson and more this guy talking about what he knows. There are much better music theory videos around.

    • @axila_kryptic913
      @axila_kryptic913 Před rokem +1

      @@AnthonyScottGames any links?

    • @AnthonyScottGames
      @AnthonyScottGames Před rokem +4

      @@axila_kryptic913 Hunter Macdermut, Justin Guitar. Even John Mayer has a CZcams channel where he teaches stuff…

    • @martinkuliza
      @martinkuliza Před rokem +1

      What did you not understand.
      I've been playing guitar for over 30 years, this is like 1+1 Possibly even easier
      if you have a question... Ask !!!

  • @morebasheder
    @morebasheder Před 2 lety +701

    This video probably taught me more about music theory in 12 minutes than I've learned in the past 50 years 🤣

    • @unexplicitist-oy3eh
      @unexplicitist-oy3eh Před rokem +16

      69th like mwahahaha

    • @XChristianNoirX
      @XChristianNoirX Před rokem

      @@unexplicitist-oy3eh 😂

    • @bad4covidompampas359
      @bad4covidompampas359 Před 11 měsíci

      happens to me ...i know all of that and still suk at playing...im at one point that i know so many and my head explodes when im about to play something .. but when im taking step by step slower and specific my brain hut down like its a motor without the gas ... i dont know wat to do

  • @marcxxxcram
    @marcxxxcram Před rokem +72

    I watched many "tutorials" on music theory, but this one finally had everything to keep me focused : simplicity, going straight to the point, good visuals, and funny professor attitude. Thanks Shred

  • @AnzaShadow
    @AnzaShadow Před 2 lety +410

    Music theory is very useful when learning to play songs by ear. When you find the key, you don't have to do as much work with the song. Very useful for people, like me, who don't have a perfect pitch.

    • @mckleinrivero
      @mckleinrivero Před 2 lety +16

      G shit for real

    • @joshua2400
      @joshua2400 Před 2 lety +17

      God Christ Jesus bless you all and have a wonderful day my family

    • @Madchris8828
      @Madchris8828 Před 2 lety +21

      Its hard sometimes to hear when there is heavy distortion in notes. Not sure how people get to understanding metal key signatures easily. Probably a ton of practice

    • @jacobkuhn7312
      @jacobkuhn7312 Před rokem +8

      @@Madchris8828 it helps that metal usually drones the lowest note so it gives a little bit of context

    • @AnzaShadow
      @AnzaShadow Před rokem +1

      @@NubsWithGuns How so? I simply pointed out where knowing a little can be useful and what could motivate others to learn at least the basics.

  • @RandyMarsh187
    @RandyMarsh187 Před 11 měsíci +32

    I am going to keep watching this until it makes sense. This is my 5th time, and I watched 3 times yesterday. Have been watching with guitar in hand. Every time something else you’re saying makes sense.
    Never thought I’d be able to do this, you’re the man Shred. Thank you.

  • @Phantokore
    @Phantokore Před 5 měsíci +17

    if moist critical made music

    • @richiemyoozik
      @richiemyoozik Před 7 dny

      Lmaoooo he does his band is called the gentleman and it's sick I'm surprised moist critical fans don't know this

  • @ampliquency1921
    @ampliquency1921 Před 2 lety +52

    So cool to finally see Dadmaster Scott!

    • @erz6306
      @erz6306 Před 2 lety +2

      he hided his horns I think

    • @markgriz
      @markgriz Před 2 lety

      Or is that Shredmaster Dad?

  • @jigga272
    @jigga272 Před rokem +28

    THANK YOU!!! I have ZERO music education and I’ve wondered about this for so long. I’m going to have to listen to it 15 or 20 more times but it’s all in one place. My hero!

  • @Motorhead264
    @Motorhead264 Před 2 lety +116

    I've been playing for years by ear but this gave me a good grasp on theory and made me more comfortable with learning more. Thankyou Shred

  • @Grimior00
    @Grimior00 Před 2 lety +125

    A very good attempt at explaining music theory. If I didn't all ready know Music theory I would be confused through this. It really does take a lot of study to get music theory.

    • @ShredmasterScott
      @ShredmasterScott  Před 2 lety +36

      I need to a video on each of the topics so i can explain things better

    • @Grimior00
      @Grimior00 Před 2 lety +10

      @@ShredmasterScott I was able to better grasp music theory on a keyboard. That is my experience. I would suggest using a key board for reference in future music theory vids.

    • @roybatty2268
      @roybatty2268 Před rokem +4

      Of course this is more of an introduction to the subjects and jargon to get one familiar. Actually understanding each area will take some time to internalize. Nice roadmap to get started. Really important note is mentioning how different chords give a different feel, and how one should engage the many different areas of the brain and the topic to enhance memory and understanding. Sometimes things will click better and faster and other times you will create new things with the combination of knowledge that others haven't explored. Great stuff!

    • @adaptercrash
      @adaptercrash Před rokem +1

      @@ShredmasterScott you shouldn't have to there's a big book on Amazon if you wanna get that gay

    • @breakfaith3031
      @breakfaith3031 Před rokem +3

      ​@@adaptercrash true understanding of music theory requires the big gay

  • @GokuSilver337
    @GokuSilver337 Před rokem +20

    It's confusing as a kid looking at this stuff but now it's nearly as natural as forming a verbal sentence. There's a rubrick being applied under the surface at all times.
    Thank you for teaching me "droning" and "counterpoint" it really helped me begin to form viable riffs!

  • @BrianHunsakerMusic
    @BrianHunsakerMusic Před rokem +21

    A buddy asked me to watch this video and give my opinion. Pretty good for being 10 minutes :) Here's a couple tidbits you didn't mention that may help some people.
    The whole step / whole step / half step pattern you mentioned is known as a "tetrachord". You can simplify the memorization of the major scale by knowing that it's actually 2 tetrachords, separated by another whole step. Less to memorize.
    The augmented 4th interval is also known as the tritone. Once known as the devil's tritone in classical times. It's very recognizable in the Back To The Future theme between the 2nd and 3 notes of the melody. That's what we were trained in college to listen for, for that interval.
    For any guitar players, if you play all scales strictly as 3 notes per string, it will greatly simplify the memorization of all 7 modes. That's because any diatonic scale (7 notes) is a repeating pattern that spans 7 strings. Each mode or position of the scale simply starts on a different step of the same pattern. Something I figured out early on but I've never seen in print. I actually wrote up a short e-book on the 3 notes per string pattern stuff to make it crystal clear. If anyone wants a copy, email or message me.
    Keep up the good work (evil laugh)!

  • @ezioblazesit9017
    @ezioblazesit9017 Před rokem +17

    I miss studying music in high school. Concert band was literally one of the biggest moments of my life.

    • @MissyMuthaTruckiN
      @MissyMuthaTruckiN Před 3 měsíci

      same 😢 I wanted to do professional woodwinds in orchestra pit, then marching band ruined it all for me in HS

  • @Frenchmelodymaker
    @Frenchmelodymaker Před 2 lety +56

    13 minutes would have been sick af

    • @markgriz
      @markgriz Před 2 lety +4

      Would have been more evil if he shortened it to 666 seconds

  • @mkbanks73a
    @mkbanks73a Před rokem +6

    Just finished watching your video. Been a musician since 7 (drummer, sometimes bass) and never understood music theory. NOW, it makes sense...thanks dude!

  • @14littledude
    @14littledude Před 2 lety +27

    As someone who knows about major scales and how to construct them, and is also learning about modes and therefore how to construct minor scales, Lord Shred has made music theory very easy to understand.

  • @mariareiter5349
    @mariareiter5349 Před rokem +3

    This was really helpful. Thanks a lot!👍 I had music classes once, and I was a little thrown off since the note 'b' is 'h' in german for whatever stupid reason. I can't read notes yet, but at least I can always tell what 'c' sounds like. It's (as you've already explained better than I can) a signature note. I always found music fascinating and admire people that can analyze chords, key, rythm etc. in songs. You earned yourself a new sub. Keep up the great work!

  • @pepy7779
    @pepy7779 Před 4 měsíci +5

    Finally, after watching this I crossed the fear threshold stopping me from learning music! This 40 year old woman is already making progress with guitar chords! Thank you 🙏🙏🙏

  • @LucifersBeard332
    @LucifersBeard332 Před rokem +4

    This is amazing, thanks you! I've been playing scale notes all along because they sounded good without knowing what they were. Very useful information.

  • @Ant_No_Limit_
    @Ant_No_Limit_ Před měsícem

    So informative! Your use of education and humor is so well executed. Your information is clearly presented and the humor provides comic relief that the viewer didn't even know they needed. Your humorous personality is very likable. Thanks for the great lesson 😎

  • @danielmrtns
    @danielmrtns Před 2 lety +56

    Thanks, Lord Shred! I’m finally one step closer to learning how to play Wonderwall!

    • @Schwange
      @Schwange Před rokem +4

      By now you should have somehow realized what you gotta do

    • @Jameswaynemusic
      @Jameswaynemusic Před rokem +4

      Today is gonna be the day

    • @CHGJack
      @CHGJack Před rokem +1

      I dont believe that anybody, feel the way you do about it nooow

    • @martinkuliza
      @martinkuliza Před rokem +1

      @@Schwange
      Maybe.... :P

    • @martinkuliza
      @martinkuliza Před rokem +1

      I know you've heard it all before but you never really had a doubt

  • @495Kris
    @495Kris Před rokem +2

    Been playing guitar for 17 years and piano for 5 and I could watch this video several times and learn more. Kudos / Subbed

  • @d.h.601
    @d.h.601 Před rokem +3

    You are a great educator. Thank you for making this fun and easy to understand as well as keeping my attention with your epic personality.

  • @bstrouble
    @bstrouble Před rokem

    This is pretty much a good summary of my Music Fundamentals class in college--great stuff! I just found this channel but I love the humor!

  • @CarolMarianaa
    @CarolMarianaa Před 2 lety +447

    This content is the portal to the darkest path of pure music evilness. Thank you so much, Evil Lord. You are a hell of a master!! Muhahahaha 😈

    • @leonbrown7911
      @leonbrown7911 Před 2 lety +8

      *master of hell 🔥- muhahaha

    • @joshua2400
      @joshua2400 Před 2 lety +16

      God Christ Jesus bless you both, have a nice day today my family

    • @MikeF031
      @MikeF031 Před 2 lety +5

      @@joshua2400 Thank you dad

    • @jandellko
      @jandellko Před 2 lety +4

      @@joshua2400 amen. people need the Lord

    • @adonaiyah2196
      @adonaiyah2196 Před 2 lety

      Okay but his half assed evil laugh is so annoying it erupts a primal hate

  • @kingrobert1st
    @kingrobert1st Před rokem +13

    Thank you for explain to me the biggest mystery in music theory and that is the intervals. I always thought a 5th was a fraction and explains why a 4th is not a quarter and a 2nd a half.

  • @intothevoid444
    @intothevoid444 Před 6 měsíci

    You're amazing man, thanks a lot for the great run down! I've read two lesson books on the matter but still had some connections to make.

  • @nuyabuisness7526
    @nuyabuisness7526 Před rokem +2

    I have been doing music in one form or another for more than a decade, but never took a music theory course. Thanks for clearing up some of the basics I kind of knew but never had a definition for.

  • @Submersed24
    @Submersed24 Před rokem +3

    I can’t believe it took me this long to finally put in the effort to learn this stuff. I always thought it would just come to me over time but I actually needed to start taking notes and writing it down

  • @madmickometal5205
    @madmickometal5205 Před 2 lety +6

    Shred, thank you for all of your musical knowledge, I've been playing metal on guitar for 30 years but I don't know much theory, I just let my hands go and it works, thanks shred, !!

  • @israilsalam2430
    @israilsalam2430 Před rokem

    Music Test is next week and your video appeared on my YT feed. Such a blessing

  • @magnumondeko6503
    @magnumondeko6503 Před rokem +3

    Doing Intervals on my A string at C helped my already trained brain really grasp the counting. However easier in dexterity for the first half on your higher G string. Following a perfect 5th on your actual Fifth fret, whilst now reminding yourself all those power chords from all those years WERE PERFECT. . . You have your perfect 5th to count from.
    I am in hopes this helps others with who may also look at the fret board as I do. . . I hardly touch my high strings. CHEERS BROTHER, YOU HAVE HELPED ME GREATLY.. hmhmmmuahahaha.

  • @squiddad1528
    @squiddad1528 Před 2 lety +9

    Omg, I think I'm finally getting the circle of fifths, Shred, you are awesome man.

  • @_yungfrankz
    @_yungfrankz Před měsícem

    Crazy to think that there’s so much information online! This video helped me out a lot!

  • @gregt995
    @gregt995 Před 7 měsíci

    A lot of this went over my head but I love this guys personality. Subbed

  • @ricstormwolf
    @ricstormwolf Před 2 lety +16

    I have heard of the circle of fifths for years. And it wasn't until you mentioned it here, that each key is five notes apart, that I understood why it was called that.

  • @zsigadee5653
    @zsigadee5653 Před rokem +9

    My friend taught me basic chords for a week then barre chords for a month. After that, he then taught me power chords for a month. After studying chords for almost 3 months. He said to go practice tabs without saying anything. It sounds amazing when I'm practising tabs, only to learn now that it is called music theory.

  • @wixkedbruixes
    @wixkedbruixes Před 3 měsíci

    not only is this genuinely beginner friendly, but also very entertaining and engaging to watch. i feel like i'm actually starting to get music theory after months of being too intimidated to touch it! thanks Shred, you've earned yourself a sub :D

  • @bonethugsfiend
    @bonethugsfiend Před 4 měsíci +1

    One of the best musical lessons i've ever seen on CZcams or elsewhere

  • @hopper1
    @hopper1 Před rokem +4

    I keep coming back to this video for reference and I just now noticed the cursor that's used on the keyboard at 3:45. I had a much needed laugh seeing that :)

  • @bentarpey8666
    @bentarpey8666 Před 2 lety +36

    Been playing guitar for almost two decades. Never underestimate the basics. I am not formally trained though I learned theory and sight reading in highschool but haven't touched it in over ten years.
    I had two guitar teachers and neither even mentioned the circle of fifths, this is a good simple explanation of it and there's some others as well.
    Modes still kind of fuck me up though. I am familiar with some and I know I have used some in my playing and writing. But in an on paper way, I have had different musicians give completely different explanations of the what and how in relation to scales. I would definitely like to have a better understanding of modes and their application.

    • @TheBanana93
      @TheBanana93 Před rokem

      Googled helped me with searches like "Relative key of A or modes of a key" for example and then eventually I started to learn the patterns and hear the differences in what worked and how different modes fit inside one scale. Think of it as a certain scale being the same say the Major scale in the key of A the modes are just starting on different root notes inside that scale... think of it as a box inside a box! For example Aeolian Mode is the six mode of the Major scale. Sounds totally different because you are playing the notes in a different order... starting on the six note of the major I believe.... I still haven't remembered all the different modes and scales and how they relate to each key and what number they are or any of that.

  • @hoodmyers9495
    @hoodmyers9495 Před rokem

    OMFG I’M STARTING TO SLOWLY BUT QUICKLY UNDERSTAND!! EVERYTHING IS STARTING TO CONNECT! THANK YOU SO MUCH

  • @alissamassey
    @alissamassey Před rokem +1

    Super interesting! Thank you for sharing your knowledge, humor, and fun personality. I’d love to hang out and talk about this all day.

  • @evansjessicae
    @evansjessicae Před rokem +4

    Mind already blown on just the major vs. minor scales. 🤯 It makes so much more sense now! I always wondered why at Sacred Harp, they'd "teach" us a major vs. minor scale by singing what I assumed were the same series of notes, but at different starting and ending points. Seriously, music people need to stop teaching music by ear and start explaining ideas in words! This is so educational - and I'm only 4 minutes in. 😂

  • @anthonyharmon6511
    @anthonyharmon6511 Před rokem +3

    Thanks. This the only theory video I've been able to watch completely

  • @AmeliaPlayz
    @AmeliaPlayz Před 11 měsíci +1

    Been playing for 8 years yet this stuff goes over my head. Very helpful!

  • @FernTheBull
    @FernTheBull Před rokem +1

    Amazing ! Thank you so much ! As a total beginner this helps a lot ! I will have to re watch it various times but glad it was simplified for us noobies ❤

  • @burymeband5410
    @burymeband5410 Před rokem +8

    This dude deserves millions of subscribers. Gold content.

  • @milan9180
    @milan9180 Před 2 lety +24

    Damn, thanks for providing this. I love your videos but I'm a complete noob at playing guitar.

    • @97stratocaster21
      @97stratocaster21 Před 2 lety +3

      Welcome aboard! This channel provides a wealth of information for people of all levels.
      If I could offer tips to a beginner, practice with a metronome, focus on your hand synchronization, and jam with a drummer whenever possible.

  • @harrywarner4587
    @harrywarner4587 Před 6 dny

    After hours of watching "beginner" videos and still being clueless, you've really put it in a way that makes sense and doesn't feel like trying to learn french. Thank you sir!

  • @thecourier6fnv
    @thecourier6fnv Před 11 měsíci

    Thank you so much man, I'm planning on taking music in college after year 11 (UK) and i had no idea abiut most of this. I niw feel i could confidently explain this to someone.

  • @fergus69895
    @fergus69895 Před 9 měsíci +4

    This coupled with time signatures is basically it. Spent six years of my life learning this before I felt comfortable writing music

  • @mateosguitarland6601
    @mateosguitarland6601 Před 2 lety +11

    Thanks for the darkness. I've tried to learn theory multiple times hopefully it sticks somewhat this time. Shred 4 life!!!

  • @dianamartinez6091
    @dianamartinez6091 Před 8 měsíci

    Im so new to this but ive actually retain so much of it because of how entertaining it was so thank you!

  • @CrownRoyalTO
    @CrownRoyalTO Před 6 měsíci

    Thanks for introducing me to MT. Before this I wasn’t really motivated to play guitar and had one in my basement for 10 years. Tuned it up and now I’m vibing 😎

  • @riceboyy__
    @riceboyy__ Před rokem +4

    Everyone here has talked and shared how amazing this lesson was, BUT I CANT GET OVER THR LAUGH ITS SO FUNNT EVERYTIME

  • @alevy802
    @alevy802 Před 2 lety +14

    This is awesome, now I can learn cardi b songs

  • @sweetlo17
    @sweetlo17 Před 9 měsíci

    I haven’t been this entertained in AGES! Thank you for the knowledge and laughs 😂

  • @dustymetal4ever
    @dustymetal4ever Před rokem +1

    I'm at the step where I'm learning scales. They can be quite intimidating when you first start learning them. After watching this, you made it enjoyable and broke it down in a way that it's not as intimidating trying to learn them. When you start throwing out all the terms it's like triad, fith, sharp, flat, you're like what? But I dig your way of explaining it. Thanks for breaking it down to where its understandable

  • @Linkacide
    @Linkacide Před 2 lety +15

    I have idea for a lesson: teach people how to make their left hand talk to their right. Usually the picking hand is the fastest so what are you exorcises to make sure they talk to each other in syncopation

    • @dudders4233
      @dudders4233 Před 2 lety +4

      just play man, with time your hand speeds up, practise to not make it sloppy but you just need to play more

  • @IdiotGoblin
    @IdiotGoblin Před rokem +13

    As someone who is used to calculus and high level math and physics, this was very well put and I found it easier to understand than I've ever seen music theory explained before. thank you!

  • @AlistairDsilva
    @AlistairDsilva Před 26 dny

    Wow. This is one of the best tutorial I have ever found on music theory for beginners… absolutely brilliant

  • @ArthurNickels
    @ArthurNickels Před 3 měsíci

    thank you so much man! im doing music GCSEs next year and this really helped :)

  • @reverendlee7617
    @reverendlee7617 Před rokem +18

    Being a mostly Bass Player, seldom worried about music theory. But this does help when creating solos. Also most of this stuff, I recall from High School band.

    • @TheBanana93
      @TheBanana93 Před rokem +3

      Imagine thinking bass doesn't require music theory knowledge. Oh my sweet cherub

    • @reverendlee7617
      @reverendlee7617 Před rokem

      @@TheBanana93 well that is because we play 2 different styles of music. As Geezer Butler said in an interview, just copy whatever the lead does. As long as you know your scales, no problem.
      However Bass is similar to the Drums. Read what the books state on those 2 instruments. Practice is needed, not Music Theory. That is primarily reserved for Guitar, Ukulele, Piano, and Clef note music.
      Bass and Drums simply add a beat to the mix.

    • @Dyl-ki7sm
      @Dyl-ki7sm Před rokem

      @@reverendlee7617 Scales are theory.

  • @buriedinsanity9812
    @buriedinsanity9812 Před 2 lety +23

    I stack cinder blocks with my bare feet while watching these videos. I have been doing that for a long time. Hey,could you do a video or two about 12 tone serialism or maybe Ron Jarzombek's variations on the 12 tone row technique? If you know of any other similar techniques,include those too. That would rule!

    • @CainGD
      @CainGD Před rokem +6

      Bro what💀

    • @MukesBoy
      @MukesBoy Před rokem +1

      @@CainGD swear I was gonna ask. There no comfortable way to make any suggestions as to wtf that shits going down feel me lol

    • @paveantelic7876
      @paveantelic7876 Před rokem

      @@CainGD what did he do damn

  • @theobserver86
    @theobserver86 Před rokem

    I have been digging into this stuff way more often than usual...I can't stop
    I'm hungry for the knowledge

  • @noahbanana7526
    @noahbanana7526 Před měsícem +1

    Usually I have to take weeks, months, years and so much suffering of watching 40 minute tutorials which I don't even understand by the end to learn something.
    Recently I learned 3D animation which has been a goal one of my biggest goals for a long time, it took 3 years to get the basics down.
    I decided I was ready to try music, and I knew I wouldn't get it even with a simple tutorial. That was until I was halfway through watching this video and everything you said just clicked instantly. You explain it so simply yet in a fun way. This was great, thank you so much.

  • @goopbrain8919
    @goopbrain8919 Před 2 lety +30

    Ive been playing guitar for 7 months and have been thoroughly teaching myself music theory during that time and its made it so that people who've played for years are impressed or learn something from it. Its kindve funny.

    • @d1velndon770
      @d1velndon770 Před rokem

      how has the journey been? I got my first guitar yesterday and am excited to see progress

    • @goopbrain8919
      @goopbrain8919 Před rokem

      @@d1velndon770 well I would dedicate a looooot of time to playing. It became my defacto entertainment source since I took my game system and tv out of my room. It's been fun as hell but now im trying to relearn how to play, I've gotten into some bad habits but overall my playings been described as pretty. I mainly do classical and just kindve play instead of planning what I'm gonna do. As someone with ADHD it's easy to hyper focus on playing for long periods of time and also easy to forget what I was playing so I end up doing alot of the same stuff when I pick it up. All in all guitar is a piece of my life and I love playing. I hope you can stick to playing. And as a tip. Look at the guitar fretboard notes. The whole notes on the board give the pattern to play in the key of c major and a minor. You can move that pattern around and regardless of what note you play on there it'll sound atleast half decent. I'd recommend the caged system and Pentatonix first since their alot more beginner friendly but definitely work up from there. I wish you all the luck man, just remember to have fun with it and don't take it too seriously, chicks don't dig guys that are super good and technical, they like stuff that sounds good. And there's a big difference between technically good and actually good.

    • @goopbrain8919
      @goopbrain8919 Před rokem

      @@whitewall5977 your right...now I've been playing for a bit over a year and those same people are even MORE IMPRESSED MWAHAHAHAHAHA

    • @martinkuliza
      @martinkuliza Před rokem +1

      Depends how many years .
      I've been playing for over 30 years, In my experience...
      If you practice hard every day for 7 months, you can generally impress people who have been playing on and off for up to 3 years
      beyond that... they shouldn't be impressed or .. they could be mildly suprised, but you shouldn't be teaching them anything by any stretch, you see up to 3 years is the mark at which a person either gives up or stays on forever
      so.. that person who tells you they've been playing for 2 years, could be on the verge of giving up, which means they probably played on and off for 1 year then put the guitar down for 6 months then picked up for a month and now they have no passion left and here you come with all the passion in the world, thinking they played hard for 2 years where in fact it's maybe 1 year
      if you stick with guitar and your'e still pumped after 3 years, You have nothing to worry about.
      Just keep practicing mate

  • @dovydas2278
    @dovydas2278 Před 2 lety +8

    This video was actually really helpful

  • @RBoukara
    @RBoukara Před rokem

    Thank you! This makes a lot more sense than a lot of videos and lessons I’ve seen.

  • @quamos99
    @quamos99 Před 7 měsíci +6

    bro lowkey looks like dumbledore

  • @donk7490
    @donk7490 Před 2 lety +7

    I don’t know why but I understand all of this yet I’ve never had a single music lesson, nor have I ever read up about it, you explained this so well

  • @ryvyr
    @ryvyr Před 11 měsíci

    Your style and cutaways are magnifique, thank you for that :>

  • @ajpuckett5888
    @ajpuckett5888 Před 8 měsíci

    Absolutely love your channel!

  • @dowens3781
    @dowens3781 Před 2 lety +19

    You should specify that those were the natural major (i.e. the Ionian mode) and natural minor (i.e. the Aeolian mode) so viewers who are unfamiliar with music theory don't become confused as they learn the other 5 diatonic major and minor scales (modes). Also, the circle of 5th is just confusing in general and should be taught after the modes. And fuck sight reading - the majority of the greatest rock and metal guitarists can't read. notation.

    • @BeastShadyGG
      @BeastShadyGG Před rokem +3

      As a new guitarist with kinda 0 music theory knowledge and in the midst of watching this video, i had a stroke trying to read your comment.

  • @DaedricNZ
    @DaedricNZ Před 2 lety +4

    "Confirming your knowledge from as many different angles as possible makes it stronger" Hell yes dude. This is a great video, recommended to me by my cousin. He deserves a cut of the profits 👍🤭

  • @DobbsyLondon
    @DobbsyLondon Před 25 dny

    Your video....is exemplary. Two minutes in and I can play the alphabet. Seriously amazing learning tool for us older learners. Learnt me some evil twinkle twinkle too.....excellent.

  • @libertarianbastard
    @libertarianbastard Před rokem +1

    Thanks for this, Shred. I once spent two semesters in partial differential equations and found it easier than music theory. You vids are a huge help.

  • @jamesflack8624
    @jamesflack8624 Před 2 lety

    Just found your through your shorties.
    You're good you . You have a gift.
    Cheers 🍻

  • @Idyll_Insomniac
    @Idyll_Insomniac Před rokem +4

    More effective than a 24 hour music theory course at my university

  • @ternusguitar8012
    @ternusguitar8012 Před 2 lety +10

    Bro how can there be music theory, it literally exist?

    • @cephoras
      @cephoras Před 2 měsíci

      not all music exists yet, so there is much that is theoretical. But I agree, its not a comfortable term for most folks. "Theory" makes it sound like astrophysics.

  • @johnkerr762
    @johnkerr762 Před rokem +1

    Wow. This was actually really helpful. Thank you brother.

  • @brianbarr5281
    @brianbarr5281 Před rokem

    This video, sir, earned your a subscription today! Pls keep up the good work

  • @technobat8601
    @technobat8601 Před 2 lety +3

    4:07 "Start on the note" is in beat

  • @RumbleFish69
    @RumbleFish69 Před rokem +13

    I am in a good place when it comes to music theory today, but I wish I had a video like this when I was first starting to take it on many years ago. As a self taught musician, I spent years staying away from music theory and anything else that I deemed overly complicated, like reading and writing music. That, and the fact that I didn't think I needed it. I taught myself to play, I played extremely well, so for most years, I thought music theory and reading music was simply a huge waste of time. I also had many musician friends constantly telling me that I didn't need it. The problem with that advice was that I never stopped to consider that their of lack success could have been rooted in the fact that they had no knowledge of music theory. In other words, these people could have been somebody, they could have been contenders, but their lack of music theory stifled their growth and success!
    After some years, it became clear that I could no longer avoid music theory because it was the only thing that would allow me to elevate to my next guitar level. I also felt that I wanted to do something different, learn something different, too.
    I eventually learned that there is no greater thing in the world than a thirsty mind and lots of time on your hands! Still, at the time, a video like this would have made the process far easier for me. This is such a great video that I passed it along to my son in the hopes that he will take on music theory far earlier than I did. Like me, he is self-taught and he is good. I am hoping that he can elevate far more than I ever did!

    • @SEV7V
      @SEV7V Před 10 měsíci +1

      gotta love the joint love for instruments between family, wish the best for the both of ya!

  • @khaosinfire
    @khaosinfire Před rokem

    Have never had or used theory and totally self taught but this all makes sense, thanks for the vid it will give me some new tricks in my bag.

  • @gaiasgift
    @gaiasgift Před rokem +1

    This is a very useful overview, thanks very much!

  • @michaelallen1177
    @michaelallen1177 Před 2 lety +3

    It’s the winking that’s cracking me up.

  • @gamingwitsick8486
    @gamingwitsick8486 Před 4 měsíci +17

    Who else watching this cause they rushing the beginner stage?

    • @afetdi3377
      @afetdi3377 Před 17 dny +1

      🙋‍♀️

    • @louisking3459
      @louisking3459 Před dnem

      Not quite rushing, more like trying to get more information. I just started guitar lessons and that 1 hour goes by so quickly. She touched on it but said we'll cover more in the next lesson. I just wanna prep a bit.

  • @yaboi6346
    @yaboi6346 Před 5 měsíci

    Thank you for this video, it’s extremely easy to follow and funny, I love the dry humor

  • @mothermarymagi
    @mothermarymagi Před 2 měsíci

    Omg! I'm so glad I found you! 😂❤ Rock on Shred! I can't wait to Rock the WORLD!!! 🤘 🎸

  • @wilwater1635
    @wilwater1635 Před 2 lety +5

    My favorite music theory topics are borrowed chords and augmented tri tones, what is all of your guys’

    • @joshmastiff1128
      @joshmastiff1128 Před 2 lety +3

      Dominant seventh's😎
      If you look closely, there are actually only 3 of them, which makes them a portal to any key. I use them in my compositions a lot. Muhahahahaha

    • @wilwater1635
      @wilwater1635 Před 2 lety +2

      @@joshmastiff1128 Dominant sevenths are super rad, top 5 coolest music theory topic for sure in my book.

    • @ryanhass8716
      @ryanhass8716 Před 2 lety +3

      Key changes, I suppose. I love the way you can change the feel of a piece of music by not being afraid to change gears, you know? Not to mention, finding creative ways to switch between said keys is fun in itself!

    • @adeptusmechanicus1029
      @adeptusmechanicus1029 Před 2 lety

      I'm scared when it comes to this. I've been playing for years and I feel this will play a major role in what my goals are. Very intimidating stuff

  • @junlee3515
    @junlee3515 Před 2 lety +7

    So Is B flat the same thing as A sharp ?

  • @freshnightmares
    @freshnightmares Před 21 hodinou

    you're really tempting me with that soul deal, my man

  • @IDontEatGlue
    @IDontEatGlue Před rokem

    TYSM all the other videos use words I don't understand and you explain it so well to the point where I can understad

  • @Casi5000
    @Casi5000 Před 2 lety +7

    I always had problems to understand music theory. But why? I guess as an engineer, I have a far better background in physics than many musicians. Although music theory is clearly based on physics, the explanations are mostly not done in a "scientific way", especially by my teachers back then in school. Apart from the fact that a lot of historical, psychological or cultural things seem to determine what people like, there are so many names and conventions that confused me. As Shred explains, the same note can have 2 different labels, depending on where you come from. Of course that makes sense, but I didn't get that in the beginning since it's just the same frequency. An A note is at 440 Hz for whatever reason - 447.57 Hz could have worked as well, but I didn't know that. Not to speak about weird chords that may have 6 different names or no name at all... To me, it was all a set of a few different, but well defined frequencies, no matter if it's called an "A chord" or "Omega-Gapsilon-11". I am not saying that the standard approach to explain music theory is bad, it's obviously very useful and successful. But back then, it would have been very helpful to me to start with how the notes of the "standard alphabet" relate to each other in terms of frequencies, why it was defined in that way, how the frequencies are generated on the instrument (which is typically not even "frequency correct" ) and that the interval between notes determines the music. That would have made things far easier for me, but maybe not for others.
    Just to mention: It's just a different point of view, I don't want to criticize the video at all. The video is a good summary and in the end, Shred can't explain every detail in a 12 minutes short video anyway.