Turn a Major Scale into CHORD PROGRESSIONS: The easy way
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- Опубліковано 29 кві 2019
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In this video, I decided to be less technical and just show you a way to turn a major scale into a set of usable chords for writing chord progressions. I'll do a more technical "why" version of this video, but sometimes it's nice to start with "how." The order of chords in a major key is a crucial thing to understand if you want to understand music theory on guitar.
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This is crazy! I have watched three of your videos and have had a massive breakthrough in my understanding of the basic theory . I'm afraid of signing up for your Patreon only to feel like I may drown when the theory goes deeper. You are an incredible teacher! Thanks!!!👏👏👏
Thank you! I think you'll find the pace of my Patreon is just right. Plus, I like to emphasize the goal of learning music theory: to understand how to make the music you like! I encourage my patrons to take part in a writing challenge every two weeks to practice making music with the knowledge you're learning. Try it out!
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@@ScottPaulJohnson Thanks Scott, I plan on signing up. 😃👍
Did you join? How do you like it?
Please reply😂
@@ScottPaulJohnson I haven't yet. I have to figure out the payment process.
If anybody is struggling to memorize the major scale, I came up with a nifty pneumonic device We Were Happy With What We Had (WWhWWWh)
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I LOVE this thank you!
@@ScottPaulJohnson Of course dude! Thank you for the awesome video!
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WOW ... I have been playing for 50 years, never learned to read music. The thought of "Music Theory" made me
put my guitar down. When I clicked on your video I wasn't planning on learning any "Theory". Without trying I
just learned more theory in 15 minutes than I have in 50 years, and I am still holding my guitar.
I have to say that I can relate for SURE on your statement. So, I feel better that I'm not the only 1. Thanks for sharing!
@@wongong595 same.
Same here! Started playing in the 80s and learned by ear. Always wanted to have more of an understanding about theory, but hated it. Came across these vids and holy shit! He has a way of simplifying that makes it enjoyable to learn theory. This guy is a rockstar!!!
If you know the alphabet you can understand theory. people act all egotistical about music theory and even gate keep. It is all actually pretty simple; as simple as the alphabet.
Fantastic. You're one of the best music theory channels for guitar players that I found so far (and I looked at a LOT of stuff).
Wow thats a bold statement. I am flattered completely.
Yes
Definitely agree!
I agree. Other video tutorials are also doing the job, but as a beginner I definitely have most of my light bulb moments watching your channel.
@@ScottPaulJohnson Hi Scott did you make more videos after April 2019. What is your most recent. I cant find any new ones anymore. Hope you did not threw the towel in the ring 😁
Scott is the only teacher who has made me want to learn and understand music theory. Thank you so much.
very true!
@@Blake_takes_the_cake if you guys still play, and for anyone reading this, you should check out ry naylor too. Him and Scott are hands down best teachers who would make you understand the fretboard, scales, chords, and how all of it is completely tied together.
@@aleskerovw I will have to give a look. I don't play too much these days working hard on my UA-cam career!
Can't even find new songs to learn these days zzzz
Same!
I've been playing guitar for 5 years . I've watch hundreds of videos. I'd watch a video on theory and get confused and say screw it. I found you on here 3 days ago . I think I watched everyone of your videos and I have to say I am super excited to go back and watch them again and slow them down. By far the best UA-cam teacher I have found. Can't wait for more videos !!!! Excellent work and presentation. You have me excited to dive in and put the time in.
I have never told anyone except my mother this but i love you scott
The "Nerd Moment" with the progress bar was priceless. Nice.
Agreed, like a strength bar at computer games
I thought I was the only 1 noticing. Yep, it's something.
@@wongong595 agreed. I feel I am a nerd too. Stay away from diminished chords!
I started like two months ago with Marty from Marty Music and while I really enjoy his lessons and I’m super happy with the progress I’ve made, your videos are superior in my mind. The way you break down everything is almost tailor made for me I feel and I’m sure others feel the same way.
Thank you so much TBJ. I sincerely appreciate that. I'll try to keep breaking things down.
TBJ934 100%. Best online teacher I’ve came across.
This is because marty and along with 99% of all the other UA-cam teachers are trying to get you to buy their course so they make it confusing on purpose meaning they give you a taste but don’t explain how it works unless you buy the course .
I’d have to completely agree this it’s so clear and and in such manageable sections with all your videos (also your diner joke was great)
I have done and exactly that and SPJ for theory is the way to go. Is there a structured SPJ guitar course somewhere?
I love your style of presenting Scott - very clear, and to the point - but friendly too. Keep doing what your doing, I'm learning lots!
I've seen so many youtube videos that taught guitar lessons, but this guy is the ONLY teacher who can relate to the needs of average guitar players... Some videos who taught the same were just showing off how good they played and not really trying to share their expertise... Keep up the good works bro... It meant a lot to us!!!! You're highly influential bro....
It's astounding how easy you explain things to understand. Maybe it's just how I learn but breaking it down and explaining everything like I'm a kindergartener just works
The best lesson on chords I’ve ever seen. There are so many “teachers” on UA-cam that go into way too much technical stuff on chords but never show you how to do anything with them in the real world. Oh and the little piece you played as an outro was sweet.
Thanks so much Brian. The technical stuff is absolutely endless and I love it, but I like actually using it to create music even more. I'm going to try to find that balance between explaining technical stuff AND showing you practical ways to use it in your music compositions.
can i get the detail strumming pattern you play in this video bro?!
Dude your videos are incredible, you are just immense at explaining this stuff - I am so happy the UA-cam algorithm sent you my way because there are so many rubbish, needlessly long guitar lessons out on there on this platform, that don’t hit the mark. (Mainly trying to sell you something).
Please don’t stop making these videos!
I've been playing guitar for 14 years and you're by far the best teacher I've found.
I've watched countless YT guitar videos for years. They've been helpful, but yours are next level. It took watching 3 of your videos for me to become a Patron. Thank you!!!!
Scott you are a born teacher ! Best I’ve seen on here for years !
The diminished sounds amazing, just right to then finish in the key note.
For as long as I've played guitar, I've been asking myself: how the heck do I play something of my own that sounds coherent? Something that someone could improvise to? And here is the answer, and it's so simple. Thanks for an amazingly well made video!
Great lesson scot if viewers struggle to remember chord order they can remember the 1, 4 and 5 chord are major and the 2 3 and 6 chord are minor and 7th diminished
Your videos are such a light bulb moment!!! I've had all this info in my head but not really understanding it all. But now I'm amazed at it all. I hope you continue to put out great content. Thank you so much.
notif on. waiting for that "1625 on A" lesson. thank you for your tutorials! it's easy to understand
Scott,every thing you do with music is so simple and clear. Thank you 😊 🎸
Discovered your videos today and now I’m working my way through the whole set. Keep them coming man! I love your style of teaching.
Brilliant. So clearly taught. My understanding has just turned a corner and I'm sure my playing will do the same. Thanks.
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The density and clarity of the information delivered in your videos is astounding.
You explain everything so clearly and your subtle humor keeps me engaged. Phenomenal!
Hey Scott, can’t believe I just found your UA-cam channel today. You R one of the best instructors I have found yet. I’ve been learning for about a year, but U R making lessons that R so easy to understand. Please keep up the gr8 work!
Very underrated channel. I'm really starting to notice how music works thanks to your theory lessons that are so well explained. I am definitely turning off adblocker for your videos.
Scott, love your straight forward style of explaining everything! Couldn't sleep the other day when i found one of your videos, got hooked, you have a very clear way of explaining theory! Happy to have found your channel
Excellent instructional, tutorial material and the quality is outstanding. Keep up the good work.
THIS right here is what is going to set you apart from the other teachers. Awesome video. I consider myself a halfway experianced guitar player, and this was still super informative. Really nice job my man!
Thanks fellow Scott. I'm glad I was able to help a seasoned player!
Dude. You are the f#@$ing man. For as simple as this may be it is hands down the most empowering piece of information I have come across for writing your own music as a beginner. In your caged video I asked for help with songwriting and I feel that many musicians that are well versed in theory get annoyed with questions like this because the complete answer is, all theory and technique will help you.... But it really doesn't translate, If you get my meaning. I don't frequently comment or recommend people to check stuff out but, I will definitely be sharing this with anyone I know that has interest in writing their own tunes. This is so cool to me because it makes musical expression accessible in a world where most guitarists (and instrumentalists in general) simply want to learn note for note someone else's shit! Music is art and expression is fun. Thanks for what you do and please keep it up!!! The subs will come, you are LEAGUES beyond much more "successful" UA-cam teachers. As a final note I'll say-if you released a comprehensive musicians guide for guitar I would pay handsomely for it and if I was anywhere near you I'd pay for lessons in person. Really appreciate these videos.
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Richard. Thank you so much. I have a hunch most teachers don't teach their students how to write music. I think it is the single most intrinsically motivating thing you can learn as a beginning musician. Its so much more inspiring to practice by writing music than it is to try to learn other people's songs. For me anyway....
I want this channel to be about creating music on guitar and I'm going to make sure that every piece of theory I give has some sort of creative element that goes with it. I'd love to write a book someday and I just might - especially if the subs start coming! I've been teaching private lessons for 18 years now and I'm ready to expand into the interwebs.
Thank you for the encouragement and for being stoked about these videos.
I understand you more than anybody else out there. Please continue making lessons.
Very impressive production value! And the content cuts to the heart of the matter of what it takes to write chord progression. All in 15 min!!
It makes me emotional, the fact that you have the need to share all of your knowledge with others. An specially the fact that you help us to enjoy something that you trully love. Music is amazing
Would really like you to do a series on finger style....
AGREED!! That would be excellent! Please consider it Scott!
It has taken me so long to find someone who explains in a way that's understandable.
Thank you for everything!
I'll be sharing your channel if you don't mind, you deserve way more viewers with how you do everything.
Kind regards!
thank u a lot! Unbeliveble how compact and clear you transfer the info. thank you thank you, thank YOU
Nice video! I'm an advanced newb and can see that the 1-4-5 chord progression is just using the 3 major chords in the major scales. I'm guessing that you don't have to strictly stay 1-4-5 though. Looks like you can change it up as much as you want as long as it sounds good and you can actually play the chord...
I want to know more about those diminished chords!
There are only a handful (or less) of teachers who know what to explain and how to explain it. The sign of a great teacher is one who makes complicated ideas seem simple. Your videos do all this. Thank you for the unique teaching and clarity.
I just can't thank you enough Scott ❤️. Your videos are undoubtedly the most helpful to learn music.
hello from france ,
great job man ! could you tell me what is that song you played in the outro and where i could find the chords, please ?
Great, now everybody is going to know how to play guitar.
Right? Drummers are the piece of the band I can never find.
Thankyou! Ive been looking for a channel like yours for years! The breakdown of each concept is so much easier to grasp than other videos and you keep everything so focused
OMG. Thank you for all this work, care and thoughtfulness.
please keep this video "dislike free"
You are nailing it!
Been playing and struggling to understand the theory in a way that’s digestible for years now.
I now feel like I can move forward in the way I wanted to all along.
Thank you!
Enjoyed the whole beginner playlist as I am revisiting all my theories. Made it way way a lot easier. Thanks, Scott! I appreciate your teachings a lot.
Scott you were BORN to share knowledge! It's a true gift u have!
Your explanations are so clear! Appreciate it.
Super helpful and simple, my man! This has, literally overnight, become my favourite channel. Please keep uploading and bringing the good stuff!
Great job explaining chord progressions. Thank you!
The lights turned on for me. You are a great teacher. Thanks so much.
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I have progressed more with your videos than any other.Thanks I dig your teaching style
You're a great teacher, man. Very friendly demeanor and you have a way of explaining things so they make sense that I've never seen before with other theory teachers. Nice video!
Oh boy, that last chord progression was so beautiful , please make a lesson and show it for us!
I absolutely love your channel. You have such a great heart and it shows
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I just binge watched some of your videos and I have to say these are probably among the most efficient guitar teaching videos I've come across. A lot of things finally clicked after watching. Great work!
You are THE BEST teacher for that blend of music theory and practical lessons. Currently using this and your major pentatonic scales to take a big step into the theory realm.
Out of all these guitar tutorial channels, yours are the one I find most useful and less gimmicky. Keep it up. Kudos.
everyone of your videos are simply gold. To many great guitarists are good at explaining guitar theory to great guitarists, you have managed to explain it to novices in a clear and simple manner.
you have honestly saved my life with how easy you make it to understand this stuff
Been trying to get back into guitar after being in a depressed state for a while and your videos have been helping me focus and practice to create and remind again how fun and rewarding it is to create music 🎶 🙏
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Thank you so much for making sense of all of this - nicely done!
you are an amazing teacher. I am learning so much from your videos.. thank you
Wow you are the teacher I’ve been looking for. Exactly what I need to enhance my skills and knowledge. Thank you.
Just found Scott amazing the way he explains things I can't get for many other UA-cam video
dude your videos are great for theory. only been playing like a month and a half and you are really clearing a lot up for me.
Love your videos tbh, please don’t stop making them!!
Love this! Great way of explaining definitely going to be watching more
Brilliant teacher. Thank you Scott you have really helped me. The Roman numeral explanation for naming progressions would really help too. Please keep the videos coming, they are by far the best on you tube.
Man I love this guy, breaks it down clearly and easy to understand
I started playing after listening to your pentatonic video. It just sounded awesome.
That’s amazing way to approach this. Also when you learn the chord functions, and why some chords lead to others, it gets more interesting!
you make music theory so easy and understandable-please keep teaching us-thank you
Everything that he said in the video made sense to me. One of the best teacher! Very thankful for the video.
Brother; these instruction videos are the best I've found. Finally someone who can explain it so it's easy to get. I have had many now I get it moments with these. Please keep it up if you can, I know others I'll have start watching. Thank you.
Great videos. I'm smiling from ear to ear from light bulb moments. Love how you teach & present. Thanks a lot! Keep em coming.
Am absolute beginner and since my teacher seems to not having time, I decided to solo learn the guitar, and you just make things clear for me . thank you
All your videos are insanely insightful my man. I always appreciate the work you put into them, it's awesome to see how much gentle care you put into each one. I can only imagine how hard it might be to want to start one of these videos, there's always so much thought and attention to detail. You're an amazing player, kind and funny as hell too. I've listened to your band play and your playing always feels so good entering my ears.
I look forward to the day when you release that "songwriting pyramid" video idea you mentioned. Love you dude, you're my guitar hero✌🏽
This is really amazing Scott. Watching you makes guitar learning a lot easier. Thanks!
This video is unbelievably helpful.
Thanks man. 👍
Great presentation. Thank you for not rushing through the material. You make it easy to understand.
I really appreciate that you watered things down enough for someone with very little experience to understand. Great lesson, thanks!
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Thank you for all these videos. Really well produced and the teaching is extremely efficient and well put together. Very impressive for such a young channel.