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@@andrewclarkeguitar I would not have know that 2 weeks ago. I had no idea this was all about to click. I just picked up the guitar after a 15 year hiatus following my father's death and I thought it was going to be a slog. While my fingers aren't calloused yet or back in prior form I know that is coming. I have learned more about theory this week than in the previous 30 years. I have to slow down though because if I take on too much at once I'll confuse myself and burn out. Thanks a million bro.
I think the trap most guitarist get into is wanting to learn everything all at once, which ironically does the complete opposite. Finding teachers that actually want to help you progress feels rare and you're one of those. Thank you.
@@danielcull5054 Playing guitar is like carving a statue out of stone. 10 years from now if you keep at it, you'll be amazed at how well you can play. But to expect a beautiful statue quickly is just not realistic.
@@danielcull5054 The best thing you can do when you're a beginner is just learn songs you love. You won't always be able to play to their max potential but as long as you're making sounds you love, you'll keep going. The hardest part is just to keep going.
I’ve been binge watching all kinds of vids on how to play the guitar. I’m in my 50s, and I should be getting my first guitar in the next few days, and the amp shortly after that. You’re one of the best channel’s out there by far, and I’m looking forward to watching all of your vids. Thanks for posting up all this great info.
I have tried so many things and lessons but i quit again and again necause its overwhelming but you present it so beautifully simple and encourage people. It is very overwhelming even this one shape but as i listen to you i feel like its going to be okay. Thanks
This is incredible. I never really understood how to play notes that would sound good with chords and the progressions until this! Thank you so much man!
Your videos are concise and to the point, more walking vs. talking. If there's anything I hate, it's a narrator that just beats around the bush. Thank you.
Great video! I have to confess that when I see a young dude on the video thumbnail, my inclination is to skip over, but I'm glad I didn't. This is solid content and so helpful. No one seems to explain what caged actually is, but you've done a great job here. So, I just wanted to clarify: you're choosing the chord shapes based on where their root note is inside the A minor pentatonic "box", right? So, if I want C major I can see that it's on the low E string, 3 frets below the barre, which is the root for the G shape. Then you're choosing a triad from that chord that mortals can play. Is that right?
i have a confession. ive been watching your videos for a slightly nefarious reason. see, the content covers mostly topics that ive already learned. as a guitar teacher, however, ive recently started accepting intermediate students instead of strictly entry level. the thing is, as the topics get more complex, there are so many different ways of learning. growing up with a learning impairment, my path to learning these skills looked much different than most typical students might prefer. i noticed this with one of my students recently, and decided to revert back to the beginning of the topic. i told their parents that the next few weeks would be free of charge, as it was of nobody's fault but my own. using your approach on the topic, we caught back up in less than two weeks AND my student has a much better grasp on the subject matter. i dont use your content directly, nor do i use your .pdf's or lesson plans because that feels like theft in my eyes. but i do use your thought process to help draw connections with my students. anyways, i hope youre okay with this. if not, i will honor your wishes 100%. either way, i have become a channel member today just to say thank you for helping me help others! plus, your content has helped me with some concepts that i didnt even realize i needed to improve upon! cheers from austin, TX! 🫡
Hey! That's really cool. I don't mind that at all. As long as you're not giving out my pdfs or lesson plans like you mentioned. These videos are on UA-cam for free for people to use however they like! Thanks for the support. Cheers :)
@@andrewclarkeguitar Thats awesome nothing beats your teaching style, do you think you could cover the other pentatonic shapes in relation to chord changes like you did in the video? I have all of the shapes memorized but I wanna be able to do what you taught in this video with the other shapes as well. Just curious.
@@99agility34 That's one of the things it will cover. All 5 positions fully fleshed out with triads/chords. Then linking them together, building melodies, how to write set solos or improvise them using the entirety of the fretboard, etc.
@@andrewclarkeguitar oh yeah, this is exactly what I wish existed when I first started trying to learn. You’re a huge help man thank you. I’m looking forward to the course.
I wish I knew more about chord, note, and scale music theory. While I can create various chords and progressions using my imagination and ear, I don't know the names of these chords and notes. I also know how to compose a lead guitar line to go over them. However, I feel unsure about where to start in order to understand how everything connects.
Great lessons! I play mostly minor keys in metal band. So if I'm playing in A minor I assume for the I chord I start in G shape on the 5th fret? But the triad shape would be wrong. The root would be C and not A. HELP!
Not exactly. If you're in a minor key, then you need to align your first finger with the root note. So the key of A minor would be the exact shape I shared in this video. The triad shapes would remain the same as well. If you need a more detailed explanation on relative major/minor keys, check out this video: ua-cam.com/video/6CiDlJepl-o/v-deo.html
@@andrewclarkeguitar sweet. right now my main guitar is a Dean Vendetta. I like it, but two of my tuning pegs have broken, I just replaced them with two of the tuning pegs I had on one of my other guitars. It looks strange, but it works.
I feel this video is misleading. You added notes to the pentatonic scale so you were really just playing tirades over a regular diatonic major/minor scale shape. Was looking for how the cage system matches up with only the pentatonic boxes
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5:55 Why not get your root not on fifth fret B string for that E minor? You could even let that high E ring for a sitar like sound.
@@christianhoffman7407 great suggestion! I’m so used to the one I showed I completely missed the convenience of the one you mentioned.
@@andrewclarkeguitar I would not have know that 2 weeks ago. I had no idea this was all about to click. I just picked up the guitar after a 15 year hiatus following my father's death and I thought it was going to be a slog. While my fingers aren't calloused yet or back in prior form I know that is coming. I have learned more about theory this week than in the previous 30 years. I have to slow down though because if I take on too much at once I'll confuse myself and burn out. Thanks a million bro.
@@christianhoffman7407 I’m sorry about your father. And I’m happy to hear you’re having so much success with the guitar. Glad I can help in some way!
@@andrewclarkeguitar Thank you, for real.
I think the trap most guitarist get into is wanting to learn everything all at once, which ironically does the complete opposite. Finding teachers that actually want to help you progress feels rare and you're one of those. Thank you.
I completely agree. Thanks for the kind words.
heres me. I cant even play chords yet.
@@danielcull5054 Playing guitar is like carving a statue out of stone. 10 years from now if you keep at it, you'll be amazed at how well you can play. But to expect a beautiful statue quickly is just not realistic.
@@chamber32doors oh for sure I understand it's gonna take time. Im just watching everything on UA-cam and so much is way over my head lol.
@@danielcull5054 The best thing you can do when you're a beginner is just learn songs you love. You won't always be able to play to their max potential but as long as you're making sounds you love, you'll keep going. The hardest part is just to keep going.
Thanks!
Not necessarily for this single video, as much as for all of your excellent videos. Found you on Patreon also. Bill C.
Thank you so so much! Really appreciate that, Bill.
Holy moly why hasn’t anyone else explained it like this? Thank you so much!
I'm glad you liked it!
This guy is a legend
I’ve been binge watching all kinds of vids on how to play the guitar. I’m in my 50s, and I should be getting my first guitar in the next few days, and the amp shortly after that. You’re one of the best channel’s out there by far, and I’m looking forward to watching all of your vids. Thanks for posting up all this great info.
That's so exciting! I'm glad you're digging the videos. The first few weeks are the most challenging. You got this!
Have fun learning and don't stress over anything!
A fabulous lesson, thank you. A year’s worth of practice right there for me!
funny how the one technique called "CAGED" is the one thing that frees me from being sucky at improvising
This channel will be big in no time
🙏🙏
This lesson is pure gold. Thank you so much.
You're very welcome!
I have tried so many things and lessons but i quit again and again necause its overwhelming but you present it so beautifully simple and encourage people. It is very overwhelming even this one shape but as i listen to you i feel like its going to be okay. Thanks
So much great information, so well explained! Thank you!
God bless you happy new year!
I've made so much progress watching you videos!! Thanks a lot!! Greeting from Poland!!
This is incredible. I never really understood how to play notes that would sound good with chords and the progressions until this! Thank you so much man!
Happy to help!
Another wonderful video. You're a great teacher and do an excellent job explaining how all the pieces fit together. Thank you!
Thank you so much!
Another great video - I keep learning so much from you Andrew, thanks!
Glad I can help! ☺
Your videos are concise and to the point, more walking vs. talking. If there's anything I hate, it's a narrator that just beats around the bush. Thank you.
Your teaching is absolutely transforming for me _ Been struggling with this for two years and getting nowhere. Many thanks 🤟🏻😎
Very happy to hear that. I'm glad I can help!
Thanks for your lessons, you are doing suuuch a great job.
Thank you! 😃
After a bit of a break, this is exactly what I needed to break out of my creative rut.
Awesome!
Great video! thanks!
Thanks for watching!
Andrew...this video is the Caged bible chapter II...a must learn.
Thanks for watching!
this is an amazing lesson.
🙏🙏
Great video! I have to confess that when I see a young dude on the video thumbnail, my inclination is to skip over, but I'm glad I didn't. This is solid content and so helpful. No one seems to explain what caged actually is, but you've done a great job here. So, I just wanted to clarify: you're choosing the chord shapes based on where their root note is inside the A minor pentatonic "box", right? So, if I want C major I can see that it's on the low E string, 3 frets below the barre, which is the root for the G shape. Then you're choosing a triad from that chord that mortals can play. Is that right?
Thankyou very much appreciated
You are very welcome!
Could you create a Triads course?
I'd like to! When it comes to triads, what are you most interested in learning? Triads for soloing, rhythm playing, fretboard navigation, theory?
i have a confession. ive been watching your videos for a slightly nefarious reason.
see, the content covers mostly topics that ive already learned. as a guitar teacher, however, ive recently started accepting intermediate students instead of strictly entry level. the thing is, as the topics get more complex, there are so many different ways of learning. growing up with a learning impairment, my path to learning these skills looked much different than most typical students might prefer. i noticed this with one of my students recently, and decided to revert back to the beginning of the topic. i told their parents that the next few weeks would be free of charge, as it was of nobody's fault but my own.
using your approach on the topic, we caught back up in less than two weeks AND my student has a much better grasp on the subject matter.
i dont use your content directly, nor do i use your .pdf's or lesson plans because that feels like theft in my eyes. but i do use your thought process to help draw connections with my students.
anyways, i hope youre okay with this. if not, i will honor your wishes 100%. either way, i have become a channel member today just to say thank you for helping me help others! plus, your content has helped me with some concepts that i didnt even realize i needed to improve upon!
cheers from austin, TX! 🫡
Hey! That's really cool. I don't mind that at all. As long as you're not giving out my pdfs or lesson plans like you mentioned. These videos are on UA-cam for free for people to use however they like! Thanks for the support. Cheers :)
I like how you can go from chord I to IV and from IV to V by just changing 1 note.
Yes!
if you make another course with more stuff like this id buy it. I enjoyed the other one learning how to play by ear
I'm working on one right now! All about melodic soloing/improvising. It should be ready in the next month or two. Stay tuned. ☺
@@andrewclarkeguitar Thats awesome nothing beats your teaching style, do you think you could cover the other pentatonic shapes in relation to chord changes like you did in the video? I have all of the shapes memorized but I wanna be able to do what you taught in this video with the other shapes as well. Just curious.
@@99agility34 That's one of the things it will cover. All 5 positions fully fleshed out with triads/chords. Then linking them together, building melodies, how to write set solos or improvise them using the entirety of the fretboard, etc.
@@andrewclarkeguitar oh yeah, this is exactly what I wish existed when I first started trying to learn. You’re a huge help man thank you. I’m looking forward to the course.
I wish I knew more about chord, note, and scale music theory. While I can create various chords and progressions using my imagination and ear, I don't know the names of these chords and notes. I also know how to compose a lead guitar line to go over them. However, I feel unsure about where to start in order to understand how everything connects.
Great lessons! I play mostly minor keys in metal band. So if I'm playing in A minor I assume for the I chord I start in G shape on the 5th fret? But the triad shape would be wrong. The root would be C and not A. HELP!
Not exactly. If you're in a minor key, then you need to align your first finger with the root note. So the key of A minor would be the exact shape I shared in this video. The triad shapes would remain the same as well. If you need a more detailed explanation on relative major/minor keys, check out this video: ua-cam.com/video/6CiDlJepl-o/v-deo.html
Did you get another new guitar? Looks like my HB DB tele style, amazing guitar for the price.
I did! I sold off a bunch of old gear that was sitting around and put it towards this MIJ Telecaster. I'm really enjoying it.
commenting on here to training
I have never seen pickups like yours before.
The stock Telecaster pickups?
@@andrewclarkeguitar never owned one.
@@kirkcavanaugh1493 ah. They’re cool. Similar to most single coils, but a little punchier
@@andrewclarkeguitar sweet. right now my main guitar is a Dean Vendetta. I like it, but two of my tuning pegs have broken, I just replaced them with two of the tuning pegs I had on one of my other guitars. It looks strange, but it works.
@@kirkcavanaugh1493 nothing wrong with that. Now you have a custom guitar! 😅
At first I thought the title was caged for melodic glory
I feel this video is misleading. You added notes to the pentatonic scale so you were really just playing tirades over a regular diatonic major/minor scale shape. Was looking for how the cage system matches up with only the pentatonic boxes
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