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@@musicworship4520 RUT.thats what I heard as well , "RUT..lol isn't that a hoot..🤔😲😁 In the south we say rute. .Kinda like that movie where the judge says " what's a ute and Pesci was saying yutes meaning youths lol😲😁those were the days.. damn it Edith listen when Arrchese speaking!! Ouch, Dang it 🇺🇸GOD BLESS AMERICA for its interpretation of the English language!! Thank "use gyese"..🤔
DUDE, I cannot express my gratitude enough. I can't stop smiling, after 10 years of playing I can finally translate the language I've been speaking. Thank you so much man.
Easier than I thought to understand. Man.. I've watched 20+ video's of his over the last few weeks. Learned more from him in that time then I have over the last 10yrs, lol. No joke. I'm a drummer of 30+ yrs, mastered it. Looking into learning Guitar as hobby for the last 10yrs. Thanks for this Steve, excellent teacher.
Great explanation,...... Easy to understand.... I have not done music earlier,.... But I gathered lot from your lessons. I'm 64 years old. Trying to learn how to play a guitar. Almost 4 months have been trained. I anxiously watching everyone's lessons. Thanks to everyone who paid an attempt to serve own knowledge to the society. A big thank to you master.
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ok this is where i have to stop and review the past videos. Really thankful for you doing this. I've learned a lot more just today than in the past year of attempting to teach myself music. right on man
I am learning guitar & trying to get this knowledge from 3 years.... I watch thousands of videos now , I joint 4 guitar classes.... No one can explain me these things and clear my doubts.... All doubts has been cleard now after watching this video... . Finally 😊😍😍😍 i am very very very happy.... Feeling relax now😊😊 coz my many further plans were stucked coz lack of this type of idea and entire guitar Structures Many many many thanks to teach me... You are best guitar teacher my GURU(teacher )😊😍...
wow..this really woke me up......thanks soo much ,,im 66 yrs young... and now i have learned more in this video....than what i have paid for classes in 20 + years....
This is by far the best instructional video on UA-cam. I have always been so dumb when it comes to key signatures and this video really helped me understand it. I have subscribed and can't stop watching!
Very fantastic your explanation. Years and years learning and nothing....Now, in 9:25 minutes I learned all I need. Thanks for your lesson. World needs more Steves like you.
Hands down the best person to teach theory on the web. I am finally getting it and I've been winging it for 25 years! Putting it off for so long, but now forcing myself, but this makes it understandable! I wish I lived in North Dakota!
Just phenomenal! I can't believe how much sense this all make. It was all a mystery, but it's just so crystal clear now. Thanks a million!!! You are a great teacher~
I watched this video 2 months ago right after I bought my new guitar . And I didn't watch till the end cos I didn't understand what he's talking about . But now I understand every single thing that he says . What an amazing teacher ! Wish me luck
It is all beginning to be clearer than ever. I am a Bass player who has delusions of Guitar-isms, and I just learned more in 3 rapid-fire vids than I knew after 30 years of "playing", and for that- THANK YOU!!
phenomenal instructor, I've learned more and gotten better by watching your videos than I did taking private lessons for 6 months. The instructor I had was a great player and a nice guy but he is not a great teacher, thank you so much
This is awesome! 22 years, I've been playing. It lost its luster for me, because I didn't understand why, or how. Now FINALLY! I'm beginning to understand. Thank you so much! It doesn't do justice to how grateful I am. But that's all I can say. I will purchase your entire course as soon as I'm able. You really are a phenomenal teacher.
I am a beginner I am a huge fan !! I have been looking all over for the real deal teacher. I believe your the real deal and you explain it so easy to understand thank you!!!
This is the best course study (theory) I've seen on UA-cam. I would encourage all newbies and intermediates to first , watch the first two parts then watch this part and follow along with the ensueing parts. I know I'm catching them all!
This stuff is invaluable!!! I've been playing for 15 years. I quit drinking 3 years ago and when I cleaned up I realized I had very little clue as to what I was doing outside keeping a tight rhythm and playing small fills, so I quit playing altogether. I recently picked up the guitar again and I'm determined to learn the instrument correctly this time so it all makes sense and I can technically let music play itself. The feeling I had is that something was missing which connected all the pieces together so it could flow. Stumbling across these tutorials is a blessing. I have to say I'm impressed with your professionalism and ability to break this information down in a manner that is easily digestible. I'm excited to learn music theory and technical applications, excited to play again. NOW if I can just work around all these bad habits I developed the first time around :D Thanks Steve!!
I just started with guitar as my first instrument and I've been searching high and low for someone to explain this topic this well. Thank you so much for this video, as I haven't found anyone else to explain how scales, keys, chords all fit together. I obviously have a long way to go but this helped me wrap my mind around how things work in music.
Seriously though thank you! This is epic. I've been playing for years and terrified of theory. Recently been tackling it (for like the 10th time) and this feels like someone turned a flashlight on in a dark room. Thank you!! You're doing gods work please keep it up :)
....aaaand save this video too. Steve Stine has studied these concepts fervently, and we get to benefit. Gotta love UA-cam. Thank you for sharing your knowledge Steve!
8 years of playing guitar trying to learn music theory for guitar, I took formal guitar lessons for several months... but no one has made it as easy to understand as this man
steve you are the best teacher i have come across in any discipline. many teachers know alot but their ability to convey that knowledge is lacking. ive heard the phrase "if you cant explain something to a six year old, you dont really know it yourself" if that is the case you would have to be considered a genius. thankyou so much
mister Steve.... please 'splain. . how do i determine 1 & 1/2 ... C to E is 2.... E to G is 1 1/2. ? I'm confused. eg: c, d, E ... e, f, G ! Each is same distance 1, 3, 5 chord so WHAT determines the half? Thank u for the great channel..glad i found this!
There's no sharp/flat between b/c or e/f so take that into account, your losing a half step between those 2 sets of notes/chords that you have between all the others. Hope that helps.
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This was my last attempt (tried seriously 3 times before) at 'getting it' before giving up. Not only do I have it now, I can't believe how simple it is. That's entirely due to the way it was explained and Steve's delivery. He's enthusiastic and not condescending as he sticks to the simplest way of explaining things without veering off onto any tangents that would complicate things. I honestly can't say this enough - but thank you Steve. I am SO stoked I finally got it after all this time!
You are so awesome! You answered all the questions I had in my head...and then some! I cant believe any other enthusiast or teacher I have used, could explain this to me so simply, methodical and riveting. I am a fan, you have a convert! I am right handed, but taught myself left handed on an American Standard Fender Telecaster. I love my baby (tele), and you have given me more enthusiasm for my "Passion for Life". I thank you sir.
Steve, you absolutely rock! I'm a classic rock cover solo who's been gigging since I was young and thin - 42 years. Being mostly self taught, I never learned the theory behind what I was playing. But you changed that amigo! I have learned more about theory in the last week than I have my entire performing life! You connected so many dots for me a can't even tell you. I had no idea had much I didn't, OR how much I knew but didn't know I knew it!! You've made me a better musician and, as I move from the cover scene to the original music arena, 'you've already improved me songwriting. Amazing. You're a fantastic teacher. Thanks, and keep those vids coming!! ScottyP, Tucson
You are an outstanding instructor Steve....you must be so happy to be soooo wanted in the Guitar world!....Awesome person!...Many thanks for your teaching!
I've been learning classical guitar for some time and no one has got me to make clear sense of the confusing terms... thirds, fifths, major, minor, diminished, root. I stumbled across Steve's videos and this is the third I've watched. Eureka! Thank you so much.
Thank you Steve. I too am "self taught" and have just picked up songs by ear without understanding why. Watching your videos is clearing up the mystery. Way cool. You've simplified this theory in a simple way. Nicely done.
Steve you should teach a course for guitar instructors. I have never seen one as clear and precise. I am not trying to butter you up, but it's like a God given gift you have.
I've been playing guitar for about ten years now and am embarrassed to say that I am just now deciding to give music theory another shot. While a lot of the info in these videos are review so far, I have to say that you are the first person to really present it in a way that works for me. Thank you for teaching with such enthusiasm. These are a joy to watch.
Thank you" Thank you" Thank you". The most important lesson I learned is that there are a few great instructors like you who love to teach and inspire others.
Great. You can read as many books as you like but sometimes its not easy to understand. With someone demonstrating it in plain language and in bite size chunks it begins to make sense. Thanks v much Steve, now changing key is so much easier.
I have been playing classical and flamenco for years and always wondering what cords and keys are. Watched and read many videos and articles. Your presentations are the best. Thank you for solving the puzzle that confused me for years.
i want to thank you for these videos. I've been playing guitar and many other instruments for over 35 years. I love theory. But the problem I have is finding someone who explains things in a way that I can understand and relate to and then use in my own musical exploration. I am on my third video of yours right now and I had to take the time to tell you thank you, because I really enjoy the way that you explain things. I look forward to watching more videos from you. rock on maestro!
doin great brother...keep up the good work. been playin for 5 years....have 2 family members who are in bands. the best times in my life, are when they come to visit, and the whole night becomes a jamfest!!! so i need to "step up" my game...because they blow me out of the water...your helping with that,.......thanks
Super clear series, a lot of things clicked. I've been playing for only 4 months, yet a lot of concepts kept being unclear that are now cleared up. Thanks!
First video of Steves I ever watch a year plus and at least 6 coures later, cant see working with anyone else, Not sayaing there arent any other good instructors but with Steve i get it, the breakdown follows a logical order with just the depth needed for a subject that i understand the concept enough to apply and use. in a past life i was an instructor, course design instructor and test administrator / proctor for Dept of the Army, I dont remember ever seeing or working with any instructors that focus not only on the subject but also the learners capabilities, directions and influences Thanks Steve youre an excellent teacher and motivator. D .A. Colton
Mind = blown, you sir are an amazing teacher. I just picked up guitar a couple of months ago, stumbled onto your videos. I'm buying your course because you are by far the best teacher on UA-cam. Keep it up brother!
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Steve, singular work my friend. Been playing for over 30 years and never took time to learn the theory. Now I'm knitting it all together of why I play all the scales and notes I've been playing for blues etc all these years. A huge, huge help and it's moving me forward from where I've been stuck for years. Thank you sir.
I wish to commend you for making so many excellent instructional videos available free of charge. My skill level has increased exponentially thanks to you.
I've watched many videos on youtube trying to understand music theory.. none compare to how easy you made it 👍🏼 I've watched over and over and never gets old
It's is extremely nice of you to give your great teaching style for free. You seem like a cool guy. When it "clicks" in my brain from the right teaching techniques, things get way more exciting! Thanks bigtime!! Been jamming around for decades without the basics that I should have mastered by now. LOL
Thanks thanks I love your lesson. I play the guitar for over 20 years by ear with tablaturs I also read my notes and never really understood how it actually worked. Am a french canadian who really loves your lecon.Merci !!! Thank you
This is excellent. I have had issues remembering how to figure out the notes in a scale, and this took away all of the smoke and mirrors that i always thought were there. Great,Great, Great.
I've never come across a channel/teacher that lays it out so simply. I'm a long time player (by ear) but I wanted to learn theory because I know it will make me even better, and I stumbled across your channel and I'm hooked! Everything you say is so easy to understand! Thank you so much!!! 🤘
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I'm just a beginner and when i first watched this it went right over my head. But after a couple of years of picking up a few pieces here and there this now i find is very helpful. Thanks Steve.
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Man, my friend is a brilliant guitar player.. and he once tried to explain me this theory.. and I was like yawning. But you just made it so clear that I'm excited to move on further. Brilliant Man! Love when you say Ruts. Thank you.
Wow, I'v been playing piano, guitar and 3 different brass instruments as a hobby for various lengths of time over last 25 years and I don't really think I really started to understand cords and music theory until about just now after watching four of your videos.
Steve,Thanks bros your teaching me all I couldn't listen to (do to boredom) in music and helping me understand what I have been hungry for knowledge. to understand what I'm doing in a practical way!! thank you and God Bless!!
Just wanted to mention that I have found your teaching one of the best. You have an ability to articulate the 'technical into non technical terms. you choose your words with the way Knofler or Gilmore would choose a note. Also the tempo in your teaching makes perfect sense. Non threatening but extremely powerful and effective. I am now on my way. Thanks, Steve! GC
I'm a late beginner and I like your instructions. I was toooo lazy and afraid to solo since following your lessons I'm becoming very confident with my playing and singing. Thank you..I will continue to follow your instruction......Rokki Rolle
Steve I have been playing for 29 years and no one has ever taught me more so easily. I am self taught and have never understood the frett board so well now after your courses wow.
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you are easily the best guitar teacher I have seen.
I agree with you
Hands down, brotha! Glad I discovered him.
This made sense so quickly, amazing instruction
He’s the better at teaching than any teacher I’ve ever had, not just guitar. This guy explains complicated stuff in the most succinct way.
Yep!!
I could listen to him say "root" all day.
ROMA ROMA i was so confused until he wrote it down on the board lmao
@@musicworship4520 RUT.thats what I heard as well , "RUT..lol isn't that a hoot..🤔😲😁 In the south we say rute. .Kinda like that movie where the judge says " what's a ute and Pesci was saying yutes meaning youths lol😲😁those were the days.. damn it Edith listen when Arrchese speaking!! Ouch, Dang it 🇺🇸GOD BLESS AMERICA for its interpretation of the English language!! Thank "use gyese"..🤔
I can't imagine what non Midwest people think. 😂
Rewwt
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I've been playing guitar for over 30 years and have never had theory explained as basic and practical as these videos, thanks man!
Thanks from a guy from a small village in India with a population of nearly 200. You have changed a life with your lessons, I'm highly grateful.
Now go make a concert in your village!
Rock on!
DUDE, I cannot express my gratitude enough. I can't stop smiling, after 10 years of playing I can finally translate the language I've been speaking. Thank you so much man.
Dude, seriously! ..... you are a excellent as a teacher, many thanks for this master class!
Thank you, Ricardo Rodriguez!
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I was excited to learn roots but now I’m stuck in a rut 😂
Easier than I thought to understand. Man.. I've watched 20+ video's of his over the last few weeks. Learned more from him in that time then I have over the last 10yrs, lol. No joke. I'm a drummer of 30+ yrs, mastered it. Looking into learning Guitar as hobby for the last 10yrs. Thanks for this Steve, excellent teacher.
rawding1976
What makes Steve better than most is his ability to transfer his knowledge in an easy to understand and engaging way. Thanks a lot for sharing these.
Great explanation,...... Easy to understand.... I have not done music earlier,.... But I gathered lot from your lessons. I'm 64 years old. Trying to learn how to play a guitar. Almost 4 months have been trained. I anxiously watching everyone's lessons. Thanks to everyone who paid an attempt to serve own knowledge to the society.
A big thank to you master.
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you are the first person to make me understand this stuff
After playing guitar for over 25 years, I learned soooo much today. Can't wait to watch the rest - GREAT lessons!
Brilliant! Hats off man.... U simplified it like no one yet could.
Keep up the great work mate,
Cheers!
+Voosh Vish Thanks!
dude I said the same thing everybody was making this to be Astro physics smh he's a excellent teacher
1 year and finally it made sense .. thank you very much
ok this is where i have to stop and review the past videos. Really thankful for you doing this. I've learned a lot more just today than in the past year of attempting to teach myself music. right on man
I am learning guitar & trying to get this knowledge from 3 years.... I watch thousands of videos now , I joint 4 guitar classes.... No one can explain me these things and clear my doubts.... All doubts has been cleard now after watching this video... . Finally 😊😍😍😍 i am very very very happy.... Feeling relax now😊😊 coz my many further plans were stucked coz lack of this type of idea and entire guitar Structures Many many many thanks to teach me... You are best guitar teacher my GURU(teacher )😊😍...
Hi Gaurav Todkari! So glad this video was helpful!
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just when i was gonna give up on music theory you show up with these videos. thank you so much man, you just saved a musician
Steve = Guitar GURU.
wow..this really woke me up......thanks soo much ,,im 66 yrs young... and now i have learned more in this video....than what i have paid for classes in 20 + years....
This is by far the best instructional video on UA-cam. I have always been so dumb when it comes to key signatures and this video really helped me understand it. I have subscribed and can't stop watching!
Very fantastic your explanation. Years and years learning and nothing....Now, in 9:25 minutes I learned all I need. Thanks for your lesson. World needs more Steves like you.
You are the first person who ever explained what makes a major or minor cord- wow
I'm glad you're actually properly teaching this. My respect for you just increased 1000 fold...
This is the clearest guitar music theory video series I've seen. I've only watched 3 videos so far and have already learned so much! Thank you!!!!
Hands down the best person to teach theory on the web. I am finally getting it and I've been winging it for 25 years! Putting it off for so long, but now forcing myself, but this makes it understandable! I wish I lived in North Dakota!
Just phenomenal! I can't believe how much sense this all make. It was all a mystery, but it's just so crystal clear now. Thanks a million!!! You are a great teacher~
I watched this video 2 months ago right after I bought my new guitar . And I didn't watch till the end cos I didn't understand what he's talking about . But now I understand every single thing that he says . What an amazing teacher ! Wish me luck
You are the first teacher help me understand Basic guitar chord,thank you Steve
Glad this was helpful!
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It is all beginning to be clearer than ever. I am a Bass player who has delusions of Guitar-isms, and I just learned more in 3 rapid-fire vids than I knew after 30 years of "playing", and for that- THANK YOU!!
phenomenal instructor, I've learned more and gotten better by watching your videos than I did taking private lessons for 6 months. The instructor I had was a great player and a nice guy but he is not a great teacher, thank you so much
Chords are stacked thirds.... mind BLOWN! Thank you for these lessons!
This is awesome! 22 years, I've been playing. It lost its luster for me, because I didn't understand why, or how. Now FINALLY! I'm beginning to understand.
Thank you so much! It doesn't do justice to how grateful I am. But that's all I can say. I will purchase your entire course as soon as I'm able.
You really are a phenomenal teacher.
I am a beginner
I am a huge fan !! I have been looking all over for the real deal teacher. I believe your the real deal and you explain it so easy to understand thank you!!!
This is the best course study (theory) I've seen on UA-cam. I would encourage all newbies and intermediates to first , watch the first two parts then watch this part and follow along with the ensueing parts. I know I'm catching them all!
Nice tutorial...
You do something that is quite rare but rather coveted by teachers of any discipline: impart intuition. Thanks for the intuition!
This stuff is invaluable!!! I've been playing for 15 years. I quit drinking 3 years ago and when I cleaned up I realized I had very little clue as to what I was doing outside keeping a tight rhythm and playing small fills, so I quit playing altogether. I recently picked up the guitar again and I'm determined to learn the instrument correctly this time so it all makes sense and I can technically let music play itself. The feeling I had is that something was missing which connected all the pieces together so it could flow. Stumbling across these tutorials is a blessing. I have to say I'm impressed with your professionalism and ability to break this information down in a manner that is easily digestible. I'm excited to learn music theory and technical applications, excited to play again. NOW if I can just work around all these bad habits I developed the first time around :D Thanks Steve!!
I just started with guitar as my first instrument and I've been searching high and low for someone to explain this topic this well. Thank you so much for this video, as I haven't found anyone else to explain how scales, keys, chords all fit together. I obviously have a long way to go but this helped me wrap my mind around how things work in music.
You simplified this so well.
When I get famous, I'll write a song about you. The chorus will have a spastic "CdEfG" kinda cadence.
Seriously though thank you! This is epic. I've been playing for years and terrified of theory. Recently been tackling it (for like the 10th time) and this feels like someone turned a flashlight on in a dark room.
Thank you!! You're doing gods work please keep it up :)
The teaching style of Mr. Stein is excellent. It is casual, informative and based on intellect. I am a follower. Thank You Mr. Stein!
Amazing teacher.....
Thank You!
I have played guitar for a while, but just recently started to take it more seriously and watched this. Mind... Blown!
this was dope
....aaaand save this video too. Steve Stine has studied these concepts fervently, and we get to benefit. Gotta love UA-cam. Thank you for sharing your knowledge Steve!
''all spastically like that' - wonderful
8 years of playing guitar trying to learn music theory for guitar, I took formal guitar lessons for several months... but no one has made it as easy to understand as this man
I definitely lost you on this video haha
steve you are the best teacher i have come across in any discipline. many teachers know alot but their ability to convey that knowledge is lacking. ive heard the phrase "if you cant explain something to a six year old, you dont really know it yourself" if that is the case you would have to be considered a genius. thankyou so much
mister Steve.... please 'splain. . how do i determine 1 & 1/2 ... C to E is 2.... E to G is 1 1/2. ? I'm confused. eg: c, d, E ... e, f, G ! Each is same distance 1, 3, 5 chord so WHAT determines the half? Thank u for the great channel..glad i found this!
Mark JetGator E to G is E F# G.
so, E 1 Whole Step F# Half Step G, thus 1 1/2
8 months later idunno if you still needed help but whatever
There's no sharp/flat between b/c or e/f so take that into account, your losing a half step between those 2 sets of notes/chords that you have between all the others. Hope that helps.
perkyoranges 2 im a numbskull who is also struggling to get my head around this point.
Hi Mark, Sorry for this late response. Please see if these videos help:
Understanding the Chromatic Scale (Half Steps)
ua-cam.com/video/Fg52HyIt6VM/v-deo.html
Then Understanding how the diatonic comes from the chromatic
ua-cam.com/video/0BHiJIwMfpc/v-deo.html
Then Understanding Triads
ua-cam.com/video/VksFM8fSfNc/v-deo.html
Feel free to reach through our support channels at guitarzoom.com/contact-us for you support related (billing and technical) concerns. We're always happy to help!
Best Regards,
Jane Su, GuitarZoom Member Support
The best teacher in the world . Now I am able to understand everything , thanks to you.From now onwards you are my guitar teacher...😊🎸🎸
sir what is 2 and 1/2? how would i know if it is 2 or 1/2? thanks :)
they are whole steps and half steps watch other videos of him he explains them
sriman karan
Go through the lesson again and it all should make sense one's you notice that B,E has no sharps.
This was my last attempt (tried seriously 3 times before) at 'getting it' before giving up. Not only do I have it now, I can't believe how simple it is. That's entirely due to the way it was explained and Steve's delivery. He's enthusiastic and not condescending as he sticks to the simplest way of explaining things without veering off onto any tangents that would complicate things. I honestly can't say this enough - but thank you Steve. I am SO stoked I finally got it after all this time!
Hi Steve you are one of the best teacher for all 🎸 beginners. Your teaching is very beautiful and simple.
You are so awesome! You answered all the questions I had in my head...and then some! I cant believe any other enthusiast or teacher I have used, could explain this to me so simply, methodical and riveting. I am a fan, you have a convert! I am right handed, but taught myself left handed on an American Standard Fender Telecaster. I love my baby (tele), and you have given me more enthusiasm for my "Passion for Life". I thank you sir.
Steve, you absolutely rock! I'm a classic rock cover solo who's been gigging since I was young and thin - 42 years. Being mostly self taught, I never learned the theory behind what I was playing. But you changed that amigo! I have learned more about theory in the last week than I have my entire performing life! You connected so many dots for me a can't even tell you. I had no idea had much I didn't, OR how much I knew but didn't know I knew it!! You've made me a better musician and, as I move from the cover scene to the original music arena, 'you've already improved me songwriting. Amazing. You're a fantastic teacher. Thanks, and keep those vids coming!! ScottyP, Tucson
You are an outstanding instructor Steve....you must be so happy to be soooo wanted in the Guitar world!....Awesome person!...Many thanks for your teaching!
I've been learning classical guitar for some time and no one has got me to make clear sense of the confusing terms... thirds, fifths, major, minor, diminished, root. I stumbled across Steve's videos and this is the third I've watched. Eureka! Thank you so much.
im 37..started guitar, then stopped...Looking at yourvideos, has given me so much to learn and feel confident..Thank you from my soul :-)
Thank you Steve. I too am "self taught" and have just picked up songs by ear without understanding why. Watching your videos is clearing up the mystery. Way cool. You've simplified this theory in a simple way. Nicely done.
Steve you should teach a course for guitar instructors. I have never seen one as clear and precise. I am not trying to butter you up, but it's like a God given gift you have.
I've been playing guitar for about ten years now and am embarrassed to say that I am just now deciding to give music theory another shot. While a lot of the info in these videos are review so far, I have to say that you are the first person to really present it in a way that works for me. Thank you for teaching with such enthusiasm. These are a joy to watch.
Thank you" Thank you" Thank you". The most important lesson I learned is that there are a few great instructors like you who love to teach and inspire others.
Ive got paid course and everything..
But this is the best tutorial ive ever seen.
Love you steve
Hey thanks so much for the kind words! So glad the lesson are helpful. Thanks again for the comment! 👍
Great. You can read as many books as you like but sometimes its not easy to understand. With someone demonstrating it in plain language and in bite size chunks it begins to make sense. Thanks v much Steve, now changing key is so much easier.
I have been playing classical and flamenco for years and always wondering what cords and keys are. Watched and read many videos and articles. Your presentations are the best. Thank you for solving the puzzle that confused me for years.
Wow. That feeling when someone turns on the light and you finally see it! Not all teachers are equal. This is how you teach.
i want to thank you for these videos. I've been playing guitar and many other instruments for over 35 years. I love theory. But the problem I have is finding someone who explains things in a way that I can understand and relate to and then use in my own musical exploration. I am on my third video of yours right now and I had to take the time to tell you thank you, because I really enjoy the way that you explain things. I look forward to watching more videos from you. rock on maestro!
doin great brother...keep up the good work. been playin for 5 years....have 2 family members who are in bands. the best times in my life, are when they come to visit, and the whole night becomes a jamfest!!! so i need to "step up" my game...because they blow me out of the water...your helping with that,.......thanks
Super clear series, a lot of things clicked. I've been playing for only 4 months, yet a lot of concepts kept being unclear that are now cleared up. Thanks!
Great! Glad to hear that! Keep up practicing!
Guitarzoom
First video of Steves I ever watch a year plus and at least 6 coures later, cant see working with anyone else, Not sayaing there arent any other good instructors but with Steve i get it, the breakdown follows a logical order with just the depth needed for a subject that i understand the concept enough to apply and use. in a past life i was an instructor, course design instructor and test administrator / proctor for Dept of the Army, I dont remember ever seeing or working with any instructors that focus not only on the subject but also the learners capabilities, directions and influences Thanks Steve youre an excellent teacher and motivator.
D .A. Colton
I have a hard time with most these tutorials, but this guy cuts out the crap and makes it alot easier! Thanks for helping me out!
thanx Steve for putting together all I have learned over 28 yrs from learning songs and basic theory, im so joining that group on facebook
Mind = blown, you sir are an amazing teacher. I just picked up guitar a couple of months ago, stumbled onto your videos. I'm buying your course because you are by far the best teacher on UA-cam. Keep it up brother!
Steve, singular work my friend. Been playing for over 30 years and never took time to learn the theory. Now I'm knitting it all together of why I play all the scales and notes I've been playing for blues etc all these years. A huge, huge help and it's moving me forward from where I've been stuck for years. Thank you sir.
Thank you so much for not making it sound like simpler than it actually is/should be. Excellent teaching
I wish to commend you for making so many excellent instructional videos available free of charge. My skill level has increased exponentially thanks to you.
Steve since i started watching your videos i have a greater appreciation for music you demystified a lot of the confusion
I've watched many videos on youtube trying to understand music theory.. none compare to how easy you made it 👍🏼 I've watched over and over and never gets old
Steve, you are a very good teacher. Very patient. You also seem like a genuinely nice guy. Thanks!
The best & the greatest Guitar teacher i have ever seen in my life
It's is extremely nice of you to give your great teaching style for free. You seem like a cool guy. When it "clicks" in my brain from the right teaching techniques, things get way more exciting! Thanks bigtime!! Been jamming around for decades without the basics that I should have mastered by now. LOL
Thanks thanks
I love your lesson.
I play the guitar for over 20 years by ear with tablaturs I also read my notes and never really understood how it actually worked.
Am a french canadian who really loves your lecon.Merci !!! Thank you
This is the first decent explanation of chord structure I've seen . Thankyou for making it so clear and easy to understand.
This is excellent. I have had issues remembering how to figure out the notes in a scale, and this took away all of the smoke and mirrors that i always thought were there.
Great,Great, Great.
I've never come across a channel/teacher that lays it out so simply. I'm a long time player (by ear) but I wanted to learn theory because I know it will make me even better, and I stumbled across your channel and I'm hooked! Everything you say is so easy to understand! Thank you so much!!! 🤘
Thanks for watching, Bass Face! And thanks for all the kind words! :-)
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I'm just a beginner and when i first watched this it went right over my head. But after a couple of years of picking up a few pieces here and there this now i find is very helpful. Thanks Steve.
Awesome! Thanks for watching, and thanks for sharing your experience! :-)
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This is by far the best theory course available on UA-cam. Thank you Steve :)
Thank you, Aneesh V!
Guitarzoom
Two minutes in and I was already inspired to write a song. Great for relearning info I had lost prior.
Man, my friend is a brilliant guitar player.. and he once tried to explain me this theory.. and I was like yawning. But you just made it so clear that I'm excited to move on further. Brilliant Man! Love when you say Ruts. Thank you.
Lessons are made very easy to understand Chord Theory. I have really understood a lot about chords after I watched this video. Thank You Steve
Wow, I'v been playing piano, guitar and 3 different brass instruments as a hobby for various lengths of time over last 25 years and I don't really think I really started to understand cords and music theory until about just now after watching four of your videos.
Steve,Thanks bros your teaching me all I couldn't listen to (do to boredom) in music and helping me understand what I have been hungry for knowledge. to understand what I'm doing in a practical way!! thank you and God Bless!!
Just wanted to mention that I have found your teaching one of the best. You have an ability to articulate the 'technical into non technical terms. you choose your words with the way Knofler or Gilmore would choose a note. Also the tempo in your teaching makes perfect sense. Non threatening but extremely powerful and effective. I am now on my way.
Thanks, Steve!
GC
I'm a late beginner and I like your instructions. I was toooo lazy and afraid to solo since following your lessons I'm becoming very confident with my playing and singing. Thank you..I will continue to follow your instruction......Rokki Rolle
A natural teacher great job
Thank you so much!
Guitarzoom
Steve, you're an awesome teacher. Thank you for putting time in to teach us. You ROCK!!
Seriously i was so confused for years on why they are minor and major and now hrere u are explaining it for me! Thanks sir
Steve I have been playing for 29 years and no one has ever taught me more so easily. I am self taught and have never understood the frett board so well now after your courses wow.
been watching music theory videos for quite a while now and you're approach is more understandable