I'm considering jumping to 7 string and have been looking for advice for ages, this is the first video I've seen that is truly helpful! Thank you for this video man! Informative, funny, and just great to watch. Thank you
Love the passion you have. The honesty turned this into a great watch! I've been looking at 7-strings and always wondered why people jumped to them. Now I know! Great video!
Hey man thanks for posting, I too picked up a 7 String this past winter. All my friends who tried 7 string guitars in that past complained that they hated them. I personally love my 7 string (It's an RG 7321, not really well made), in fact I haven't really picked up my 6 string guitars in a while. It did not take much time for me to adjust to the lower string as you mentioned.
Finally! Somebody that makes sense with their words, the video really helped. I'm moving my way from a regular 6 string to a 7 string soon and the reasoning to do so that you discussed was great! Thanks a lot, Keep on making awesome vids :)
Thanks for the video. I like the dog and the analogy to a car with a manual transmission. I love driving my 81 fiat with a manual transmission, so giving a 7 string a try sounds like fun.
Big fella, you nailed that. Super useful. You didnt miss a beat. Opened my mind to the world beyond 6, knew there were more out there but no idea what for, except low tuning and chugging.
you seem like a really cool, down to earth guy. thanks for making this video. recently picked up an Ibanez Iron Label 7; 27in scale, ebony board, Gibraltar bridge, abalone binding, gold hardware.. i could go on anc on, beautiful instrument! what im trying to say is that this video has inspired me to go 'all in' with it. to break out of the 20 years of 6 string playing that ive frankly become quite bored with. you gained yourself a subscriber. keep up the good work!
Great I managed to stumble upon your video mate! You did cover quite a lot of ideas here and philosophy, appreciate it! I have been eyeing up 7 string for over the year and still trying to learn more about how I can accommodate it for my passion and needs. Thank you ;)
7 strings are better for musicians like me that hate tunning and de-tuning. I can play almost anything I want on a 7 string, just like I do on my 5 string bass. We save time and become better at transcribing song from standard tunnings in E, D, C, etc to B standard on the 7. It's just a matter of choice.
What interval do you usually tune the seventh string to, or what is it commonly tuned to? Do you keep the other six strings tuned to standard tuning, or perhaps go for fourths tuning on a seven string? I'm considering getting one.
If that works for you, it's of course okay, but many guitarriffs are not just a collection of notes and chords. Often the position you play it matters, e.g. by using open strings. For a metal riff it's quite common to have the low E string as a pedaltone or clean "let ring" parts use open strings. Everything can be 'relocated' to a 7 string, but you will lose the open string sound or it's impossible to play unless you have a superlarge hand and/or extra fingers (For examply, try F#add11 that's played on a guitar tuned down 1/2 step (244300), making it a Fadd11. On a standard tuned 7 string that would become something like 688736X which is by all means impossible to play under normal circumstances).
Like who enjoys tuning and de-tuning especially when you only have one guitar. If it works for you then keep doing that, I haven’t had my 7 string for so long and it feels like the first time I got my first electric guitar, it just feels natural.
I really appreciate your video man! I tried an Ibanez rg7 at a gc before and was amazed! I play alt rock and metal and for some reason 6 string guitars just became obsolete when it comes to composition. I am now willing to get a 7 string guitar because of your video! Happy holidays man!
Badass man! Good advise and the thinking behind it seems to make sense. I been playing most of my life too and just bought my first 7 string PRS se custom 24, and at first it was just kinda finding those low chord phrasings but I'm loving it now. Just havingn the ability to use those if you want is awesome. Cool vid I'm subscribing rock on.
Firstly, you had talked me out of buying a 7 string and it felt like the right decision then at 12.05 everything changed and now I'm reaching for my credit card. Thank you for a very informative video.
+Franklin Savulich yeah, I pretty much view them as if they are over chord/arpeggio shapes, or more over if you are playing against that chord, it shouldn't matter about positions
It goes a bit deeper than that. Your fucking favorite arpeggio sweep doesn't constitute a scale LOL . If it was drop D the next closest D was right the fuck under your 1st finger all along. Video makes no sense in the slightest.
This is a truly great video. I feel exactly the same way about 7. I loved you discussing the huge chords. I learnt a couple new ones from your progression that you played too :)
I'm looking at this video today, and you mentioned the very band AND guitarist who got me into playing. Its a fucking sign. And you're SO right about the chord depth!!! Deftones play some DEEP shit, and Stephen is a master with producing a dreamy feel in the songs. You man, have helped me so much, even years later. Thanks man!
I find it very ironic that this video popped up as my #1 reccommended video, only 2 days after i got my first 7 string, and this video really helps with a lot of the small things i was thinking as im making this switch. I also dont like to use the word "switch" because i definitely like both 6 7 and 8 string guitars, and like to switch from my 6 and 7. Either way, love the video man! Love the application of theory too haha
I had always been unsure about 7+ string guitars. After watching this I'm definitely going to expirement with a 7 string. Great video. I'll be subscribing
GuitarGear1, Keep telling it like it is! I consider myself a student of guitar. I started on a 7-string Schecter Diamond Series switched my pick-ups to Seymour Duncan (Nazgul/Sentient) and enjoying every minute of it. Great video and methodology!!!
Damn. You know your shit. I'm preparing to get a 7 string to so I can cover some of my favorite progressive metal bands that my 6 string doesn't really let me do. Thanks so much for the video! Amazing information.
This clip was perfect for me and answered questions Ive had botled up for a long time. Im thinking of getting a Jackson X series 7 string or a Chris Broderick pro 7. How you spoke of breaking out and away from the 6 string mentality really struck a 'chord ' with me and I'll definitley get one of those two 7 strings and give it plenty of time. Ive subscribed to your page...Im interested in finding some of those huge fabulous sounding chords....thanks for a great post
thank you!!! i just bought a 7 and actually am coming from classical guitar and a month of electric 6 string. I'm excited for the leaning curve and the process. everyone is telling me no you're not ready [besides on friend really], and I'm just like i got this. thanks for inspiring.
I've been practicing on my six string for a while and I was considering getting a seven strong and you made me a lot more comfortable about the idea of transitioning.
Dude, I just got my first 7 string guitar a few months ago. I had been going back and forth on this for a while. I've always been a traditional 6 string guitarist, and never liked the idea (or the issues) that come with down tuning or de-tuning. I rectified (no pun intended...get it, like, rectifier??) this by using a 5 string bass on my albums. That makes a world of difference! But I finally ended up getting a 7 string, the ESP E-II Horizon FR-7, and I absolutely love it! I've already recorded the guitar tracks for my new album with it!
Picking up my 7 string tonight. I'm gonna start by tuning the 6 "regulars" to whatever I want, and then try a few things with the 7th one. This video was great
Don't apologise for talking theory. :) It's so important and it gets shunned too often. I like the "you don't have to use the low string if you don't want to" comment.
Another comment I wanted to add: I play a 7 in B Standard (B + E-Standard) and it totally opens up the scales. You can drop to the 7th or 5th below the root on the 6th string without changing position, which is awesome, especially if you're playing in 1st position E minor - you can fall back onto that D, which is previously not there. Even if you drop-tune, you can use the standard-tuned scales from the 6th string.
The theory thing is tough- I think its the kind of thing someone has to be seeking out, receptive to, in a mood for- and, the ultimate caveat... They have to have an attention span :) .. As some of our esteemed fellow humans have helped (or forced) me to understand- guess I'm maybe not the guy people always want to hear that from. Dammit if I'm not gonna try though ;) Excellent suggestion here and its so good to see some real talk on the page :) Thanks for coming by.. All the best.. Ty.
Really enjoyed your video man. I’ve been playing for 20 years now and have yet to play a 7 string. I’ve got a baritone and love it but I’m being drawn to getting a 7 string more and more. Those chords do sound amazing with the addition of that 7th string.
an amp with alot of definition like a powerball makes a huge difference when playing a 7. i have the first gen p-ball also. going strong since i bought it in 03. love the vid man!
You actually have something as an e sharp and a b sharp, but then we talk about historical tunings: the difference between a sharp and a flat pythagorean komma. This set apart, wonderful and informative video!
hey my name's Jhon and play a 7 stting Ltd but iv never commented on a video but Id like to say thank you for speaking out and thank you again for busting a music block Iv been having
Very VERY well explained. I got my first 7 string 10 years ago, a Prestige 1527 (for 600 bucks brand new, mind you!) and have never looked back. I still play 6 string guitars, and I don't mind them, but I always feel that necks are way too narrow! What you say about theory and guitar playing is completely true. Like, I have NEVER heard about pianists complaining about excessive octaves on their keyboard, or talking stupidity about a bigger keyboard with more keys... Kids nowadays are funny with stuff, but it's just them being afraid of something they haven't done yet. Give it a try, mate....it only took me ONE WEEK of adjusting! and in my case, I can play 8 strings ANY TIME because guess what...I KNOW MY THEORY AND I KNOW MY INSTRUMENT. Keep up with the great work here, mate! This is a GREAT VIDEO. * * * * *, yes... FIVE STARS!
Now I've played 7s before, but do not own one. I actually recently undertook an interesting experiment that was completely by-chance. I have two guitars, a strat and a PRS, and I broke the 11 on my strat. I've been playing it with 5 strings for a few months, and the PRS with 6, to see if there is really any tonal difference. The only difference I've found is, oh, I'm missing my high e string. I rarely EVER use that string as it is, and since I started venturing into Open alternate tunings (I'm playing in Open Bb right now), it has been a blast to have the high Bb without the E to screw up my tonal recognition of some of the large chords I play. Perhaps this will help me in my transition when I buy a seven next month. Am I stupid for not replacing that sixth string? Oh sure. Absolutely. But this is my musical venture, and I really have no care for the opinions of others on it. My sentiments towards seven string guitars are yours exactly. I already play as if I were on a 7 string, on a 6. This is hard to explain, but if you'll hear me out, you'll understand. I play very open chords, and follow very out-of-the-box players, and am not a conventional musician as it is. I've been doing this for about 3 years now, and it has molded to me. So I think my transition from 6 to 7 will not be as long a process as it was for you, even what with all your dexterity and devotion, because I am already preparing myself for the transition and have been for years. In just an afternoon, I learned Icarus Lives all the way through. It was very fun, and I can't wait to explore my musical options with extended range, though I can't stress enough that this whole "djent" phase has ruined some of the antiquity of musicianship and musical truth I find in some other bands who don't even call themselves such a thing, but have used extended range. It's almost beaten to death among several music communities by complete meatheads who honestly, from my interaction with them, have little grasp on theory or music in general. Oh well, I know I'll never go that route, so I'm fine with it. Thanks for your video, and I'll check out your others as well as subscribe. You have a lot of practicality and are easy to understand even when you segue. Tchao!
Thanks man, and its great to see you around again :) 7 was a big jump for me and honestly was one that I almost gave up on.. So glad I didn't and I probably would have if a few guys hadn't reached out and helped me along.. Hope some people can help you make the transition as well.. Don't give up! Ty..
very cool video man, I jsut bought my first 7 string for the first time. I get theory just mentally a little hard to get used to lol. Very true on the not always having to use the lowest string. It's fun so far!
Very good points, man. Playing, hearing chords that you've wanted to hear or will immediately fall in love with is a gorgeous thing. Also, Weinman and Rodriguez-Lopez are also favorites. (Of course, Frank Zappa and Guthrie Govan too) Anywho, Groove on, brotha.
Each scale isn’t locked to its rout note position. All 12 keys, major, minor, modes and other scales are available within a span of 6 frets, in the same way they’re all available in a single (or two) octave on a piano. You don’t have to jump around like that. I appreciate people might want a particular arp shape that extends from the root. Playing from position rather than finding your nearest root on the 5th or 6th string tends to lead to more considered voice leading to my ear anyway.
Great points. I was deciding to go 7 or 8, i want to play more 7 string songs then 8's. I have 0 gear atm, so i will go with an easy to play thinner neck 7 string. Maybe octave pedal to play a few 8 string songs if i really want to still. I m glad i saw this video, it really touched on things i have been thinking about, and kinda mirrored what i was thinking. Im still shooting 7 because the fact that i just want the fun of something new
I just bought a 7 string and wasn't sure If I made a mistake (Buyers remorse) and u referencing ur own feelings of having that helps, cause I watched this entire video, the entire no gap scale playing ,don't always need to play the bass string, and the open chords with more octaves def peaked my interest in doing more research and giving the 7 string a go. Thanks for vid.
Nice informative video, been thinking about picking up a 7 for my metal band and this is really helpful! Only thing I'd disagree with would be the advantages based on the relative positions of the scales and chords, since you can play the same chord/scale anywhere on the neck on a 6 string without needing to jump around. Cheers!
I really like a dropped A tuning because it allows Drop D shapes on the lowest strings and standard shapes on the normal 6 strings which are tuned standard EADGBE. I can go from metal to playing "Stairway". It's also easy to play 5th(and other chords) up and down the low strings. If your song is in the key of C you can play A,B,C,D,E,F,G powerchords on the AEA and D strings very easy. Just having the ability to play the dropped shaped chords which are only possible in standard tuning with usually 2 guitar players. I play Major and minor chords on 3 strings in the drop area where in the standard area it can usually have to play more complicated shapes and stretches. But 7s are not a replacement to 6 and should in no way devalue the 6 string or the standard tuning and shapes. Enjoy whichever you play best or can use to the best, you can may great music on a 4 strind baritone Uke which is tuned like the four highest guitar strings DGBE. You just gotta find what works(and inspires) you.
In the past year I've been constantly trying to reach for that 7th string that isn't there when messing around creating my own stuff. I need this in my life.
I've enjoyed this video I just picked my guitar back up, I use to be good! lol I have to build my fingers back up, I goin to get a 8 string just cause of the extra range! U helped me with my decision!!
I can't get out of a 7 string... I learned on a 5 string bass then have a 7 string so, Am used to haveing my low B and feel complemy lost on 4 string bass and 6 string guitar.
thanks for the vid, very useful. I'm just 'transitioning' to a 7 string. Totally agree with the idea that you don't NEED to use the extra strings. The ibanez 7321 I got is a great guitar, ignoring the extra string.
Thank you for making this video! I have had a six string for a little over a year and I'm fairly fluent on it, but still learning of course. I have also been doing some research on 7-strings and how much of a broader range of sounds you get from them, and you basically confirmed everything I was questioning about a transition to 7. So now am currently waiting for an Ibanez GRG7221 Guitar to arrive in the mail. I can't wait to start experimenting with it. Just out of curiosity, would you recommend the guitar I mentioned earlier to a beginner?
My transition between 6 and 7 strings was very easy. My first 7 string is a Schecter C7 Deluxe which I bought less than a month ago after 10 years of playing 6 strings and it's an amazing guitar for the price I got it for (I bought a 2016 example used for 230$). I did not only have to get used to the 7th string, but also to a longer scale length (26.5 unlike 25.5 that I usually have on my 6 strings) and the fact it doesn't have a floyd, and so far I feel very comfortable and enjoy 7 string guitars on more than an enormous amount, you have that feel and the versatility that you just can't have on a downtuned baritone 6 string. Hell, I enjoy my 230$ schecter more than my friend's 2800$ Musicman Majesty since I began to kinda hate 7 strings that just feel like 6 string with just the additional string (you know, 25.5" scale, non locking trem, very flat neck and a lot of shreddy intentions. Which I don't like since I prefer playing Djent on them instead of shredding, that's why I have the 6 strings LOL)
the subject didn't touch me much, but since everything you do is dead honnest and usefull i had to watch and wasn't deceived... at all. please keep on doing those vids ty.
I just want you to know- at a deep, personal, and very real level, this comment has meant more to me then you might think. Thank you for giving me the reinforcement and positivity to want to keep doing this. Most sincere thanks.. Ty..
hey man I'm 16 and been playing 6 string guitar for a little while and been wanting to get more of a korn sound persay but I wanna keep the higher chords to play more of just normal rock and metal so would it be smart to get a 7 string?
It was funny to me that you said that playing on a seven string is easier, but you played the six string better. I like your perspective on guitar playing as it relates to guitars. I really wish I had advice like yours when I was a kid.
Perfect sense. All 7 major notes on the 7 string, yet does take practice. At first, you do feel you might have made a mistake taking it on, but then if played enough you start to get it. It's string muting, slowing down enough to practice the sounds you want and bearing in mind the frets are closer together than on the 6 string that slowed me down.....plus trying to tune the 7th to a B ( bad advice, no idea where I that one from, but tuned it back to A and things have been working out okay so far). I initially thought the extra string would give me more " thunder" as metal player ( and it does) but its incorporating that string comfortably that takes time.
Totally agree with you :) I still only own 6 string guitars, but my next will definetly be a 7 :D simply for having dropped tuning and the option of full chords in one Guitar. A new thing for me was the Idea of the rythm cord+ Lead lines, that they actually move closer together, so one more reason for me
Helpful video! I've been debating about wanting to buy a 7 string for a while now, and I might just do it as my next purchase lol. The only thing I'll say, and it's super minor, was when you said that E# and B# do not exist lol they do both as enharmonic spellings and in theory which can in turn transfer to the instrument.
Can someone please explain to me what he means @12:10 is he saying those chords can only be played on a 7 string? If so can someone explain why? I thought it was just a guitar with an extra low B so how can different chords be played on it?
So, I have a random question for basically anyone listening, lol I am starting out learning to play, it's coming along pretty well, but how long did it take y'all to get down being able to move your fingers and hits your notes and chords so fast, I can barely move fast enough to go from one chord to the next or even slide my hand from one spot to another, how long did it take for you to learn and move good enough to play lead or so anything besides rhythm? Thank you for any help
Hey I just found your video, awesome information! Could you do a video going through some of your favorite chords for 7 string? I own a 7 string but am still relatively new to all the accessible chords. I am auditioning for a band that ONLY plays 7 string guitars, and I absolutely love their sound. Regardless of whether I get the guitar spot in their lineup, playing their music on my 7 string has opened up my mind to the sounds of an extended range instrument. And I am now wanting to learn more
you speak with so much love and passion, it's really inspiring to watch.
because of you I'm considering a 7-string more than ever
Pulls sleeves up...still has sleeves on
I'm considering jumping to 7 string and have been looking for advice for ages, this is the first video I've seen that is truly helpful! Thank you for this video man! Informative, funny, and just great to watch. Thank you
+FullMetalJacob Thanks so much for saying all that :) Hope you find just what you're after :) Ty..
Love the passion you have. The honesty turned this into a great watch! I've been looking at 7-strings and always wondered why people jumped to them. Now I know! Great video!
Justin Titus thanks for the comment and thanks for watching :) Ty...
I just bought my first seven string guitar yesterday and I found this incredibly helpful and informative - thank you so much dude! :)
You're so passionate man its infectious! Love the video and love your attitude and outlook! Keep making videos :)
holy crap, what a passionate video! Thank you so much for the information, more than i'll ever know what to do with! Needs a million more views
This video is awesome man. You explained everything better than I ever could. Thanks for making it!
Hey man thanks for posting, I too picked up a 7 String this past winter. All my friends who tried 7 string guitars in that past complained that they hated them. I personally love my 7 string (It's an RG 7321, not really well made), in fact I haven't really picked up my 6 string guitars in a while. It did not take much time for me to adjust to the lower string as you mentioned.
You have a really good energy. Great advice and perspective. Thanks.
Finally! Somebody that makes sense with their words, the video really helped. I'm moving my way from a regular 6 string to a 7 string soon and the reasoning to do so that you discussed was great! Thanks a lot, Keep on making awesome vids :)
Thanks for the video. I like the dog and the analogy to a car with a manual transmission. I love driving my 81 fiat with a manual transmission, so giving a 7 string a try sounds like fun.
Big fella, you nailed that. Super useful. You didnt miss a beat. Opened my mind to the world beyond 6, knew there were more out there but no idea what for, except low tuning and chugging.
you seem like a really cool, down to earth guy. thanks for making this video. recently picked up an Ibanez Iron Label 7; 27in scale, ebony board, Gibraltar bridge, abalone binding, gold hardware.. i could go on anc on, beautiful instrument! what im trying to say is that this video has inspired me to go 'all in' with it. to break out of the 20 years of 6 string playing that ive frankly become quite bored with. you gained yourself a subscriber. keep up the good work!
Great video! Very informative and i can see the passion for music oozing from your words!
Thanks Man! Great video, appreciate the time and your passion for explaining - learned a alot from this vid👍🏻
Great I managed to stumble upon your video mate! You did cover quite a lot of ideas here and philosophy, appreciate it!
I have been eyeing up 7 string for over the year and still trying to learn more about how I can accommodate it for my passion and needs. Thank you ;)
Great explanations. Plenty to back up your statements and plenty of reasoning behind them. Kudos
Thank you for this... With the brutal comments I get from time to time, its so nice to see something like this :) Thank you.. All the best.. Ty..
When you started playing those chords towards the end that was the moment I realized I will one day have a 7 string. Great video man.
7 strings are better for musicians like me that hate tunning and de-tuning. I can play almost anything I want on a 7 string, just like I do on my 5 string bass. We save time and become better at transcribing song from standard tunnings in E, D, C, etc to B standard on the 7. It's just a matter of choice.
What interval do you usually tune the seventh string to, or what is it commonly tuned to? Do you keep the other six strings tuned to standard tuning, or perhaps go for fourths tuning on a seven string? I'm considering getting one.
If that works for you, it's of course okay, but many guitarriffs are not just a collection of notes and chords. Often the position you play it matters, e.g. by using open strings. For a metal riff it's quite common to have the low E string as a pedaltone or clean "let ring" parts use open strings. Everything can be 'relocated' to a 7 string, but you will lose the open string sound or it's impossible to play unless you have a superlarge hand and/or extra fingers (For examply, try F#add11 that's played on a guitar tuned down 1/2 step (244300), making it a Fadd11. On a standard tuned 7 string that would become something like 688736X which is by all means impossible to play under normal circumstances).
Like who enjoys tuning and de-tuning especially when you only have one guitar. If it works for you then keep doing that, I haven’t had my 7 string for so long and it feels like the first time I got my first electric guitar, it just feels natural.
I really appreciate your video man! I tried an Ibanez rg7 at a gc before and was amazed! I play alt rock and metal and for some reason 6 string guitars just became obsolete when it comes to composition. I am now willing to get a 7 string guitar because of your video! Happy holidays man!
The dog at your feet adds a classic touch, The world would not be the same without them :)
Thanks so much for this info man! Lol I wanted to leave but I just couldn't stop watching this video to hear more. Dope!
Badass man! Good advise and the thinking behind it seems to make sense. I been playing most of my life too and just bought my first 7 string PRS se custom 24, and at first it was just kinda finding those low chord phrasings but I'm loving it now. Just havingn the ability to use those if you want is awesome. Cool vid I'm subscribing rock on.
Firstly, you had talked me out of buying a 7 string and it felt like the right decision then at 12.05 everything changed and now I'm reaching for my credit card. Thank you for a very informative video.
Umm, why not just play that scale in the same position as the chord?
+Bradley Stroup exaclty, he needs to learn his seven positions for major scales
+Franklin Savulich yeah, I pretty much view them as if they are over chord/arpeggio shapes, or more over if you are playing against that chord, it shouldn't matter about positions
yeah this just shows that the guy hasn't really mastered the essential concepts on guitar so he shouldn't be adding more strings
It goes a bit deeper than that.
Your fucking favorite arpeggio sweep doesn't constitute a scale LOL .
If it was drop D the next closest D was right the fuck under your 1st finger all along.
Video makes no sense in the slightest.
who cares? play what makes you happy, its all music
This is a truly great video. I feel exactly the same way about 7. I loved you discussing the huge chords. I learnt a couple new ones from your progression that you played too :)
+Jonathan Bass That's so cool to hear :) Hope I get to steal some from you, too :)
Great video.. perfectly explained, easy to understand.. thanks for putting this together, I'll have to check out some of ur other vids next
I'm looking at this video today, and you mentioned the very band AND guitarist who got me into playing. Its a fucking sign. And you're SO right about the chord depth!!! Deftones play some DEEP shit, and Stephen is a master with producing a dreamy feel in the songs. You man, have helped me so much, even years later. Thanks man!
Cool video man! Glad I found it. I have been playing a six all my life and am getting a seven string tomorrow and I'm a little baffled by it
I love the insight. Thank you for making this video!
thank you so much !! I've been playing for about half a year everyday and now I'm wanting a 7 string guitar !
I find it very ironic that this video popped up as my #1 reccommended video, only 2 days after i got my first 7 string, and this video really helps with a lot of the small things i was thinking as im making this switch. I also dont like to use the word "switch" because i definitely like both 6 7 and 8 string guitars, and like to switch from my 6 and 7. Either way, love the video man! Love the application of theory too haha
Look at this...an intelligent, well presented guitar video on UA-cam! I didn't think such a thing existed anymore!
I had always been unsure about 7+ string guitars. After watching this I'm definitely going to expirement with a 7 string. Great video. I'll be subscribing
GuitarGear1, Keep telling it like it is! I consider myself a student of guitar. I started on a 7-string Schecter Diamond Series switched my pick-ups to Seymour Duncan (Nazgul/Sentient) and enjoying every minute of it. Great video and methodology!!!
Awesome video and awesome tips, thank you Sir!
Damn. You know your shit. I'm preparing to get a 7 string to so I can cover some of my favorite progressive metal bands that my 6 string doesn't really let me do. Thanks so much for the video! Amazing information.
+Hansol HANSOL HYPE
+Hansol Same, man
I was in doubt if i should get a 7 or 6 but you know your shit dude , you convinced me hard. Good job keep up!
This clip was perfect for me and answered questions Ive had botled up for a long time. Im thinking of getting a Jackson X series 7 string or a Chris Broderick pro 7. How you spoke of breaking out and away from the 6 string mentality really struck a 'chord ' with me and I'll definitley get one of those two 7 strings and give it plenty of time. Ive subscribed to your page...Im interested in finding some of those huge fabulous sounding chords....thanks for a great post
Man excellent video - no BS, good honest overview. I'm going shopping for a 7 thank you! Love those big chords.
Cool explanations, simple and clear. Thanks man
thank you!!! i just bought a 7 and actually am coming from classical guitar and a month of electric 6 string. I'm excited for the leaning curve and the process. everyone is telling me no you're not ready [besides on friend really], and I'm just like i got this. thanks for inspiring.
Zoey Vagner just play on a six string but play one string higher to prepare for a seven.
i don't own a 6 :[
I've been practicing on my six string for a while and I was considering getting a seven strong and you made me a lot more comfortable about the idea of transitioning.
Dude, I just got my first 7 string guitar a few months ago. I had been going back and forth on this for a while. I've always been a traditional 6 string guitarist, and never liked the idea (or the issues) that come with down tuning or de-tuning. I rectified (no pun intended...get it, like, rectifier??) this by using a 5 string bass on my albums. That makes a world of difference! But I finally ended up getting a 7 string, the ESP E-II Horizon FR-7, and I absolutely love it! I've already recorded the guitar tracks for my new album with it!
Picking up my 7 string tonight. I'm gonna start by tuning the 6 "regulars" to whatever I want, and then try a few things with the 7th one.
This video was great
the chords alone make me miss my 7 string, so much depth.
thanks for the video man
Everybody learns differently this is a great explanation for people who are newer to guitar
Don't apologise for talking theory. :) It's so important and it gets shunned too often.
I like the "you don't have to use the low string if you don't want to" comment.
Another comment I wanted to add:
I play a 7 in B Standard (B + E-Standard) and it totally opens up the scales. You can drop to the 7th or 5th below the root on the 6th string without changing position, which is awesome, especially if you're playing in 1st position E minor - you can fall back onto that D, which is previously not there.
Even if you drop-tune, you can use the standard-tuned scales from the 6th string.
The theory thing is tough- I think its the kind of thing someone has to be seeking out, receptive to, in a mood for- and, the ultimate caveat... They have to have an attention span :) .. As some of our esteemed fellow humans have helped (or forced) me to understand- guess I'm maybe not the guy people always want to hear that from. Dammit if I'm not gonna try though ;) Excellent suggestion here and its so good to see some real talk on the page :) Thanks for coming by.. All the best.. Ty.
Really enjoyed your video man. I’ve been playing for 20 years now and have yet to play a 7 string. I’ve got a baritone and love it but I’m being drawn to getting a 7 string more and more. Those chords do sound amazing with the addition of that 7th string.
an amp with alot of definition like a powerball makes a huge difference when playing a 7. i have the first gen p-ball also. going strong since i bought it in 03. love the vid man!
lots of good points my man. it's hard to suggest a 7 string but it's a tool that's very useful for huge tone and creativity
Yo dude this is exactly what I was looking for please make more videos about different subjects if you haven't. I'm about to go check your channel
You actually have something as an e sharp and a b sharp, but then we talk about historical tunings: the difference between a sharp and a flat pythagorean komma. This set apart, wonderful and informative video!
hey my name's Jhon and play a 7 stting Ltd but iv never commented on a video but Id like to say thank you for speaking out and thank you again for busting a music block Iv been having
Absolutely great video, thinking of getting a 7 string and those chords close to the end of the video man.. :D They convinced me!
Very VERY well explained. I got my first 7 string 10 years ago, a Prestige 1527 (for 600 bucks brand new, mind you!) and have never looked back. I still play 6 string guitars, and I don't mind them, but I always feel that necks are way too narrow!
What you say about theory and guitar playing is completely true. Like, I have NEVER heard about pianists complaining about excessive octaves on their keyboard, or talking stupidity about a bigger keyboard with more keys...
Kids nowadays are funny with stuff, but it's just them being afraid of something they haven't done yet. Give it a try, mate....it only took me ONE WEEK of adjusting! and in my case, I can play 8 strings ANY TIME because guess what...I KNOW MY THEORY AND I KNOW MY INSTRUMENT.
Keep up with the great work here, mate! This is a GREAT VIDEO. * * * * *, yes... FIVE STARS!
Now I've played 7s before, but do not own one. I actually recently undertook an interesting experiment that was completely by-chance. I have two guitars, a strat and a PRS, and I broke the 11 on my strat. I've been playing it with 5 strings for a few months, and the PRS with 6, to see if there is really any tonal difference. The only difference I've found is, oh, I'm missing my high e string. I rarely EVER use that string as it is, and since I started venturing into Open alternate tunings (I'm playing in Open Bb right now), it has been a blast to have the high Bb without the E to screw up my tonal recognition of some of the large chords I play. Perhaps this will help me in my transition when I buy a seven next month. Am I stupid for not replacing that sixth string? Oh sure. Absolutely. But this is my musical venture, and I really have no care for the opinions of others on it. My sentiments towards seven string guitars are yours exactly. I already play as if I were on a 7 string, on a 6. This is hard to explain, but if you'll hear me out, you'll understand. I play very open chords, and follow very out-of-the-box players, and am not a conventional musician as it is. I've been doing this for about 3 years now, and it has molded to me. So I think my transition from 6 to 7 will not be as long a process as it was for you, even what with all your dexterity and devotion, because I am already preparing myself for the transition and have been for years. In just an afternoon, I learned Icarus Lives all the way through. It was very fun, and I can't wait to explore my musical options with extended range, though I can't stress enough that this whole "djent" phase has ruined some of the antiquity of musicianship and musical truth I find in some other bands who don't even call themselves such a thing, but have used extended range. It's almost beaten to death among several music communities by complete meatheads who honestly, from my interaction with them, have little grasp on theory or music in general. Oh well, I know I'll never go that route, so I'm fine with it. Thanks for your video, and I'll check out your others as well as subscribe. You have a lot of practicality and are easy to understand even when you segue. Tchao!
Great advice man. I've often found myself struggling to get a flow when I pick up my 7 string. Often fall in to the chugga chugga trap
Thanks man, and its great to see you around again :) 7 was a big jump for me and honestly was one that I almost gave up on.. So glad I didn't and I probably would have if a few guys hadn't reached out and helped me along.. Hope some people can help you make the transition as well.. Don't give up! Ty..
very cool video man, I jsut bought my first 7 string for the first time. I get theory just mentally a little hard to get used to lol. Very true on the not always having to use the lowest string. It's fun so far!
This just answered all my questions. Thank you man, I subscribed you :D I'll check out your other videos and.. yea.. Keep up the good work ^_^
Very good points, man.
Playing, hearing chords that you've wanted to hear or will immediately fall in love with is a gorgeous thing.
Also, Weinman and Rodriguez-Lopez are also favorites.
(Of course, Frank Zappa and Guthrie Govan too)
Anywho, Groove on, brotha.
Each scale isn’t locked to its rout note position. All 12 keys, major, minor, modes and other scales are available within a span of 6 frets, in the same way they’re all available in a single (or two) octave on a piano.
You don’t have to jump around like that. I appreciate people might
want a particular arp shape that extends from the root. Playing from position rather than finding your nearest root on the 5th or 6th string tends to lead to more considered voice leading to my ear anyway.
I just want to play dream theater I'm confused
George Thompson same reason I'm getting a 7 string
George Thompson same
I loved your thinking
genuine and helpful, thanks dude!
Great video, man! Thank you!
+Dante Rayner Thanks for watching :)
+GuitarGear1
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Great points. I was deciding to go 7 or 8, i want to play more 7 string songs then 8's.
I have 0 gear atm, so i will go with an easy to play thinner neck 7 string.
Maybe octave pedal to play a few 8 string songs if i really want to still.
I m glad i saw this video, it really touched on things i have been thinking about, and kinda mirrored what i was thinking.
Im still shooting 7 because the fact that i just want the fun of something new
Just stumbled across this, awesome video man very informative! Been looking at a 7 string RG
I just bought a 7 string and wasn't sure If I made a mistake (Buyers remorse) and u referencing ur own feelings of having that helps, cause I watched this entire video, the entire no gap scale playing ,don't always need to play the bass string, and the open chords with more octaves def peaked my interest in doing more research and giving the 7 string a go. Thanks for vid.
I never thought that I'd hear someone say "giant luscious I want to lick it with my mouth hole" in a guitar video
Great video, thank you for the help
Nice informative video, been thinking about picking up a 7 for my metal band and this is really helpful! Only thing I'd disagree with would be the advantages based on the relative positions of the scales and chords, since you can play the same chord/scale anywhere on the neck on a 6 string without needing to jump around. Cheers!
Loved the video, i'm considering an agile.
Also your boxer is adorable.
Awesome video man!
Thanks for the share... Well thought out. Gonna take the plunge to 7 here soon.
I really like a dropped A tuning because it allows Drop D shapes on the lowest strings and standard shapes on the normal 6 strings which are tuned standard EADGBE. I can go from metal to playing "Stairway". It's also easy to play 5th(and other chords) up and down the low strings. If your song is in the key of C you can play A,B,C,D,E,F,G powerchords on the AEA and D strings very easy. Just having the ability to play the dropped shaped chords which are only possible in standard tuning with usually 2 guitar players. I play Major and minor chords on 3 strings in the drop area where in the standard area it can usually have to play more complicated shapes and stretches. But 7s are not a replacement to 6 and should in no way devalue the 6 string or the standard tuning and shapes. Enjoy whichever you play best or can use to the best, you can may great music on a 4 strind baritone Uke which is tuned like the four highest guitar strings DGBE. You just gotta find what works(and inspires) you.
In the past year I've been constantly trying to reach for that 7th string that isn't there when messing around creating my own stuff. I need this in my life.
I've enjoyed this video I just picked my guitar back up, I use to be good! lol I have to build my fingers back up, I goin to get a 8 string just cause of the extra range! U helped me with my decision!!
Very helpful video, thanks for the knowledge bro guy
Thanks for the inspiration, great vid.
Best possible thing I could have heard as a result of making this video.. Thank you.. Absolute best.. Ty.. :)
12:42-12:47 is the best part of this video
I can't get out of a 7 string... I learned on a 5 string bass then have a 7 string so, Am used to haveing my low B and feel complemy lost on 4 string bass and 6 string guitar.
thanks for the vid, very useful. I'm just 'transitioning' to a 7 string. Totally agree with the idea that you don't NEED to use the extra strings. The ibanez 7321 I got is a great guitar, ignoring the extra string.
Thank you for making this video! I have had a six string for a little over a year and I'm fairly fluent on it, but still learning of course. I have also been doing some research on 7-strings and how much of a broader range of sounds you get from them, and you basically confirmed everything I was questioning about a transition to 7. So now am currently waiting for an Ibanez GRG7221 Guitar to arrive in the mail. I can't wait to start experimenting with it. Just out of curiosity, would you recommend the guitar I mentioned earlier to a beginner?
My transition between 6 and 7 strings was very easy. My first 7 string is a Schecter C7 Deluxe which I bought less than a month ago after 10 years of playing 6 strings and it's an amazing guitar for the price I got it for (I bought a 2016 example used for 230$). I did not only have to get used to the 7th string, but also to a longer scale length (26.5 unlike 25.5 that I usually have on my 6 strings) and the fact it doesn't have a floyd, and so far I feel very comfortable and enjoy 7 string guitars on more than an enormous amount, you have that feel and the versatility that you just can't have on a downtuned baritone 6 string. Hell, I enjoy my 230$ schecter more than my friend's 2800$ Musicman Majesty since I began to kinda hate 7 strings that just feel like 6 string with just the additional string (you know, 25.5" scale, non locking trem, very flat neck and a lot of shreddy intentions. Which I don't like since I prefer playing Djent on them instead of shredding, that's why I have the 6 strings LOL)
You speak a lot of truth dude, very good video!
Thank's a lot! It is a very helpful video!
and thanks for video it really made me be sure that i want to buy one
i had it for long time in back of my mind and i want to do it now
the subject didn't touch me much, but since everything you do is dead honnest and usefull i had to watch and wasn't deceived... at all. please keep on doing those vids ty.
I just want you to know- at a deep, personal, and very real level, this comment has meant more to me then you might think. Thank you for giving me the reinforcement and positivity to want to keep doing this. Most sincere thanks.. Ty..
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU finally someone that can teach!
hey man I'm 16 and been playing 6 string guitar for a little while and been wanting to get more of a korn sound persay but I wanna keep the higher chords to play more of just normal rock and metal so would it be smart to get a 7 string?
+Jacob Apala I've only played a 6 string, but considering you want the best of both worlds, I'd say go for it.
It was funny to me that you said that playing on a seven string is easier, but you played the six string better. I like your perspective on guitar playing as it relates to guitars. I really wish I had advice like yours when I was a kid.
Perfect sense. All 7 major notes on the 7 string, yet does take practice. At first, you do feel you might have made a mistake taking it on, but then if played enough you start to get it. It's string muting, slowing down enough to practice the sounds you want and bearing in mind the frets are closer together than on the 6 string that slowed me down.....plus trying to tune the 7th to a B ( bad advice, no idea where I that one from, but tuned it back to A and things have been working out okay so far). I initially thought the extra string would give me more " thunder" as metal player ( and it does) but its incorporating that string comfortably that takes time.
Totally agree with you :) I still only own 6 string guitars, but my next will definetly be a 7 :D simply for having dropped tuning and the option of full chords in one Guitar. A new thing for me was the Idea of the rythm cord+ Lead lines, that they actually move closer together, so one more reason for me
Helpful video! I've been debating about wanting to buy a 7 string for a while now, and I might just do it as my next purchase lol. The only thing I'll say, and it's super minor, was when you said that E# and B# do not exist lol they do both as enharmonic spellings and in theory which can in turn transfer to the instrument.
Awesome dude, thanks for the theorie. Get my seven string tomorrow! I will practice the living sh*t out of me! Great video, cheers!
Can someone please explain to me what he means @12:10 is he saying those chords can only be played on a 7 string? If so can someone explain why? I thought it was just a guitar with an extra low B so how can different chords be played on it?
So, I have a random question for basically anyone listening, lol I am starting out learning to play, it's coming along pretty well, but how long did it take y'all to get down being able to move your fingers and hits your notes and chords so fast, I can barely move fast enough to go from one chord to the next or even slide my hand from one spot to another, how long did it take for you to learn and move good enough to play lead or so anything besides rhythm? Thank you for any help
Hey I just found your video, awesome information!
Could you do a video going through some of your favorite chords for 7 string?
I own a 7 string but am still relatively new to all the accessible chords. I am auditioning for a band that ONLY plays 7 string guitars, and I absolutely love their sound. Regardless of whether I get the guitar spot in their lineup, playing their music on my 7 string has opened up my mind to the sounds of an extended range instrument. And I am now wanting to learn more