What I Wish I Knew My First Year Of Playing - Guitar Chord Theory

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  • @MartyMusic
    @MartyMusic  5 років тому +551

    Thanks for supporting MartyMusic! Also Learn more about the CAGED system here: www.martymusic.com/store/dBvdA2om

    • @justasimpleman3652
      @justasimpleman3652 5 років тому +11

      Hey marty i m a big fans and I just want you to know if you could Make hail cesar by acdc this would be great

    • @purplereigns7521
      @purplereigns7521 5 років тому +2

      Marty...Bought your 71% off Special. Didn't get my bonus'.. you included at $69.00 Your customer service got my purchase order by photo...then never fixed the problem. Surely you cannot appreciate their ignoring a loyal customer. Please post a REAL person to help! Thanks Bro..

    • @jespervanlandschoot310
      @jespervanlandschoot310 5 років тому +4

      Marty Music hello, I am learning how to play the guitar now for about a year. About 2 months ago, I learned some scale boxes and now I'm learning some beginner soloing techniques. I play a Stratocaster copy trough a nice 20 watt solid state amplifier. I'd like to buy one or two pedals just to smoothen up the sound a little bit (not looking for distortion), what pedal or pedals would you recommend? Thank you!

    • @zechriahdeville4083
      @zechriahdeville4083 5 років тому +2

      Yeah, can't pay for this kind of stuff. Everybody and their mother is selling it cause everyone seems their mother is seeking it. But you buy it and can never learn anything cause it's always just opinion. Have bought things in the past. The burned hard.

    • @angelah.5732
      @angelah.5732 5 років тому +2

      Do u do any video lessons
      I'm a begginer acustic guitar learner n can't do full chords ..other learning systems I had trouble, too
      ... plz 😐😓got Keith Urban w DVD set , but that doesn't help either he goes right into chords ...went music store n got a grade 1st book ..but need to go furrher then that..tried you tube lessons..ect

  • @amym.20
    @amym.20 5 років тому +3252

    This sounds really basic but my mind just exploded by watching this

    • @samuelvisarra7088
      @samuelvisarra7088 5 років тому +11

      Donut Nub I know right!

    • @KidNoah2012
      @KidNoah2012 5 років тому +77

      Same here. That almost off handed remark about pretending your fretting hand index finger is the nut caused the light bulb to go on. Suddenly barre chords are easy to visualize and their fingering pattern makes perfect sense. Thanks Marty.

    • @sundaynightdrunk
      @sundaynightdrunk 5 років тому +24

      I had a really mediocre guitar teacher for about a year. Why didn't he teach me stuff like this? I've kind of figured a lot of it out on my own through just playing, but I've been playing nearly 40 years and it never really clicked quite like this. Amazing.

    • @lauravanderzee4137
      @lauravanderzee4137 5 років тому +13

      Mine too. And I always feel so stupid when it's supposed to be simple. Cause it's not ;)

    • @jaket7738
      @jaket7738 5 років тому

      Donut Nub was going to say the exact same thing. Eureka

  • @BryanlHarris
    @BryanlHarris 5 років тому +2614

    Love where these videos are going. So many of us skipped the basic stuff and later get stuck because of not having a foundation.

  • @robertfiggis9703
    @robertfiggis9703 4 роки тому +1055

    Thanks Marty, the lights just went on. I am 70 this month, just started playing again after 40 some years and you have made my day !

    • @nellyvsthewrld1498
      @nellyvsthewrld1498 3 роки тому +55

      Robert Figgis you’re a king bro

    • @rahulthewild
      @rahulthewild 3 роки тому +11

      Pretty awesome! Inspiring. You 'rock'!

    • @Sullaban
      @Sullaban 3 роки тому +4

      Robert Figgis I like Marty a lot he taught me a tons including a Beatles tune which I posted to UA-cam ( well my fooling around with it) UA-cam gave me a copy-write strike (but I probably have not learned my lesson; we will see) check out my fooling around that got me the copy write strikes thank you.
      ua-cam.com/video/Ge7eqCSGmWs/v-deo.html
      KAMALA HEY! Beatle tune gave (tuvokspock@gmail.com) the idea for this video. - UA-cam

    • @yxz5198
      @yxz5198 2 роки тому +7

      Hey Robert, i hope you are still playing! Guitar is meditation to me and i hope its just as soothing and fun as it is for me for you! Happy playing Robert.

    • @patkeating97
      @patkeating97 2 роки тому +1

      Have fun with it, Robert!

  • @joskobacic4001
    @joskobacic4001 4 роки тому +927

    "What i wish i knew my first year of guitar"
    1. To play
    2. Also to play

    • @Sullaban
      @Sullaban 3 роки тому

      Josko Bacic Marty taught me a Beatles tune MusikMan also helped out. I screwed around with it a lot really a lot, posted it and UA-cam gave me copy-write strikes but give it a listen please. I do not know if I have learned my lesson from UA-cam or not. Time will tell.
      ua-cam.com/video/Ge7eqCSGmWs/v-deo.html
      KAMALA HEY! Beatle tune gave (tuvokspock@gmail.com) the idea for this video. - UA-cam

  • @belongganisa6711
    @belongganisa6711 4 роки тому +3908

    Very impressive. Anyway, here's Wonderwall.

    • @InlandFaun374
      @InlandFaun374 4 роки тому +108

      s m o k e o n t h e w a t e r

    • @SaytamSup
      @SaytamSup 4 роки тому +102

      iNtrO tO: n0thiNg Else mAtTers

    • @PrimeRicci
      @PrimeRicci 4 роки тому +4

      😂

    • @coltenrice5992
      @coltenrice5992 4 роки тому +33

      My mom no longer allows me to play smoke on the water or iron man lmao
      She says people play them all the time

    • @josiahdemarzo4541
      @josiahdemarzo4541 4 роки тому +14

      Mother may be right, why not step out of your comfort zone while also making your own personal experience more enjoyable to listen to for those around you who aren’t actively participating in your guitar playing

  • @joeholmes1989ify
    @joeholmes1989ify 5 років тому +438

    Dude, I genuinely wouldn't of been able to play guitar without you..
    Thank you..

  • @cheezit62
    @cheezit62 3 роки тому +344

    I've been watching Marty since I was 12 years old and I'm 27 now. 15 years of playing! It's amazing how our mind and muscle memory progress. When first starting I avoided the C chord like the plague and now it's probably one of the most used and easiest chords to transition to and between! Blows my mind to even think there was ever a point that I did struggle with that chord. So to anyone here that is brand new to guitar all I can say Is keep going and the struggle will become nothing but a silly memory of the past!

    • @thomaskuaka7237
      @thomaskuaka7237 2 роки тому +10

      Haha, I used to struggle with the F chord. But with just a little effort and some pain I realized how easy it was to fit into my playing. I just made myself play more songs with it, and eventually problem solved

    • @ibleedoranbla
      @ibleedoranbla 2 роки тому +5

      What's pretty awesome about this comment is that I started playing guitar and watching Marty at that time 15 years ago as well but I was 21 then and 36 now

    • @cutechiangels
      @cutechiangels 2 роки тому +5

      Thx for the encouraging comment! I'm a beginner, and really struggle with the fingers. Calloused tips and wrist pain, make it hard to continue more than 30 min at a time. I hope to also get over this part, and be able to really play well without all the struggle and pain! 🙏 But also that my fingers/body memorizes each cord! 😉

    • @OakAthainNerin
      @OakAthainNerin 2 роки тому +5

      Thanks tor this. I can’t wait until that day comes . I’m excited to actually play the guitar and not just make muffled strumming noises in spluttering spasms lol

    • @trappt3364
      @trappt3364 2 роки тому +4

      It’s my 3rd day trying to learn guitar. Fingers hurt like hell, but I’m having a great time. I want to devour everything I can. I’ve wanted to learn for so long, and it’s finally happening.

  • @hazzmatt84
    @hazzmatt84 4 роки тому +705

    I decided to pick up my guitar during this stay home order. I've practiced more in the last 7 days than I have in the last 10 years, and with your videos I'm enjoying it so much more than I used to. (Despite the pain that came with building up callouses on my fingertips)
    Thanks for all the great videos. You have a new subscriber here.

    • @floridamortgagelender
      @floridamortgagelender 4 роки тому +14

      You and me both! Same exact scenario here for me.

    • @jordandavis-miller2272
      @jordandavis-miller2272 4 роки тому +4

      @@floridamortgagelender Me too! Crazy what a lot of time and isolation can get you to do!

    • @floridamortgagelender
      @floridamortgagelender 4 роки тому +5

      @@jordandavis-miller2272 Work, gardening and guitar! Take care and be safe.

    • @christophereadgbe2976
      @christophereadgbe2976 4 роки тому +4

      Now don't ever stop ;)

    • @BlountForce
      @BlountForce 4 роки тому +4

      Yup, same here. I came here to learn how to play the song "I saw a tiger" after watching Tiger King, and have been hooked on his channel since then. This stuff is great

  • @davidpowers6891
    @davidpowers6891 5 років тому +867

    Marty you are the best teacher I have ever seen. You have taught me how to play guitar in less than a year. I now know how to write my own songs and have learned a lot of the tunes I’ve wanted to play. I feel like I owe you money because honestly I could not have learned from anyone better. I wish you the best of luck. Thank you for everything you do.

    • @johng8671
      @johng8671 5 років тому +30

      You should go support Marty Music!

    • @troycrann3933
      @troycrann3933 4 роки тому +4

      He really is a god sent

    • @jasonrudisill2584
      @jasonrudisill2584 4 роки тому +6

      Yeah man you should go and buy some private lessons to support Marty. I plan on doing the same here when I scrape up some money

    • @David-yw6qe
      @David-yw6qe 4 роки тому +2

      @@jasonrudisill2584 I did and now I feel like I can play any Hendrix tune. His lessons are more in depth and follow a logical sequence in "modules". They are worth saving for.

    • @ireezy47
      @ireezy47 4 роки тому +13

      It’s crazy how he can teach a dog to play guitar

  • @James-lk2sg
    @James-lk2sg 4 роки тому +183

    4:40 “Yeah E minor alright yeah!!”

  • @jonsnow9982
    @jonsnow9982 4 роки тому +306

    God damn. I've been playing for about 2 years now and this made it so me and my friend could start jamming together in the blink of an eye without just "echoing the same thing". Thanks alot :D

    • @Mrbeahz1
      @Mrbeahz1 4 роки тому +11

      And when you start adding riffs and short solos with 2 guitars playing, you'll sound like a keyboard - it's such a full sound.

    • @jonsnow9982
      @jonsnow9982 4 роки тому

      @@Mrbeahz1 Yea, totaly! I suppose I now got to learn how to come up with solos/ cool little riffs now.

    • @Linkin-2603
      @Linkin-2603 2 роки тому +1

      You're lucky, none of my friends have that musical spark in them.

  • @ASM881
    @ASM881 4 роки тому +124

    I decided to learn guitar after "Teen Spirit" came out in 1991 or so. Their are sooooo many more resources now! So much easier for new students.

    • @burpie3258
      @burpie3258 4 роки тому +5

      Yes! Students nowadays are lucky

    • @herranton
      @herranton 3 роки тому +40

      Back in my day, my walk to and from school was uphill both ways, in a snowstorm, and zombies chasing me.

    • @Niko-ou4pw
      @Niko-ou4pw 3 роки тому

      @Cyberdemon Mike Not yet you can’t play, amigo!

    • @saltypotatochip4707
      @saltypotatochip4707 3 роки тому +2

      @@herranton but were you barefoot?

    • @herranton
      @herranton 3 роки тому +6

      @@saltypotatochip4707 jeez man, we weren't savages.

  • @noahdb
    @noahdb 4 роки тому +176

    In less than a year I was able to get myself an electric guitar and I’m working on writing my own songs and playing music I never thought I could and I owe it all to you, thank you and I wish you the best

    • @moogleguitar
      @moogleguitar 3 роки тому +6

      Writing songs is awesome. It adds a whole new element to guitar

    • @bluesman1834
      @bluesman1834 Рік тому

      Just stepped up to trying to write songs. It's frustrating but it is therapeutic for me.

  • @maiawalker9402
    @maiawalker9402 5 років тому +569

    Hey man I’m 11 and I can play all my favorite songs perfectly thanks to you

    • @MartyMusic
      @MartyMusic  5 років тому +132

      That's super rad!!

    • @mikemichaels4500
      @mikemichaels4500 5 років тому +123

      I can do that too, and I haven't even been born yet!

    • @agressapenguin6289
      @agressapenguin6289 5 років тому +77

      @@mikemichaels4500 must have been painfull for your mom to get the gear to you

    • @benhamilton7372
      @benhamilton7372 5 років тому +25

      TerraLuxo he’s allowed to be proud of himself

    • @hxsm8090
      @hxsm8090 5 років тому +5

      @@MICO-es3nt dude, how broken are you? :(

  • @GoodEggs
    @GoodEggs 3 роки тому +19

    Holy shit I've been playing piano 20 yrs and just picked up guitar for fun and this never occurred to me. My world has been remade

  • @jameymauldin1129
    @jameymauldin1129 2 роки тому +19

    So freakin good!
    It’s a bit overwhelming as I’m just getting started (3rd week in)
    Don’t have an acoustic yet so learning on electric. Also, staring a bit late in life; I’m 70
    Can’t wait to learn. Thank you for teaching us!

  • @alexander_winston
    @alexander_winston 5 років тому +324

    Marty is the man who knows what he's been missing
    Many, many men can't see the open chord ....

    • @NottMacRuairi
      @NottMacRuairi 5 років тому +21

      He's made me wonder how much there is to know ... about guitar theory.

    • @luminol67
      @luminol67 5 років тому +19

      😂 Hey Marty...you got the theory I need. Maybe...more than enough.
      Sorry. Couldn’t help it.
      Nobody’s fault but mine.

    • @user-to1zn9sl7g
      @user-to1zn9sl7g 5 років тому

    • @user-to1zn9sl7g
      @user-to1zn9sl7g 5 років тому

      344е57

    • @eduardomundaca7624
      @eduardomundaca7624 5 років тому

      MIND BLOWING I understand how it works now tysm marty

  • @icn2111
    @icn2111 3 роки тому +131

    My father actually told me exactly this on the first day I started playing the guitar

    • @RODGER-Clarke
      @RODGER-Clarke 3 роки тому +10

      lucky man hope you still enjoy learning new things , been playing years now and still learning

    • @harrysachs2274
      @harrysachs2274 3 роки тому +2

      My old man did too, only I couldn't understand it at the time. That was twenty or more years ago. I can play chords and chord progressions and plenty of licks and riffs, but then life happened and I got super into skateboarding. Now in 38, still skating, but I just bought a Les Paul and and a blues jr and re-learning. I wish I payed more attention on theory instead of punk rock noise as I only want to play blues and sabbath now, lol.

    • @Milr._jpg
      @Milr._jpg 3 роки тому

      @@harrysachs2274 hey, do you use your blue jr. in the house? I live in a townhouse and I’m trying to purchase an amp that sounds great even when turned down a decent amount, and I heard tube amps lose their magic when turned down bc the tube coils don’t get to heat up as much or something. Do you have any recommendations on what I should get?

    • @harrysachs2274
      @harrysachs2274 3 роки тому

      @@Milr._jpg well i live in a regular house but i don't think it's that loud. I have my master volume and volume both set at 7ish. I use my guitar volume knobs for the actual volume of the amp. It would probably be perfect for your situation. You can crank the volume to break up and lower the master and use pedals and it'll still sound good. A good rule of thumb is that a tube amp will always sound better.

    • @Milr._jpg
      @Milr._jpg 3 роки тому

      @@harrysachs2274 thanks so much! We’re there any other tube amps you considered before buying yours?

  • @jeremybartelen829
    @jeremybartelen829 4 роки тому +8

    Marty that whole concept has been something that has been driving me nuts. Always trying to understand how players move their fingers up and down the fretboard and are playing another cord.
    Thank you so much

  • @nickphaux
    @nickphaux Рік тому +6

    OH MY GOD THIS IS INCREDIBLE. This is the first time ive been able to learn the actual names of notes outside of the open chords. THANK YOU MARTYYY!

  • @TS-si4zz
    @TS-si4zz 4 роки тому +45

    Actually shit myself when you played the G and A chord on the second fret, 6 years into guitar and i cant believe i looked over this

    • @BlazertronGames
      @BlazertronGames 3 роки тому +2

      Might want to check out the CAGED system if you don't know it already!

    • @optipwr40
      @optipwr40 2 роки тому +1

      What other things cause you to poo your pants?

  • @cloh251
    @cloh251 5 років тому +16

    I don't think anyone can find a better guitar teacher in person or on UA-cam. It doesn't matter if you've never picked up a guitar before or if you've been playing for years... Marty just has a way of teaching that makes it easy and fun to learn guitar. Keep it up Marty!

    • @hibabe2596
      @hibabe2596 4 роки тому

      Songman_sam Jorge Aguilera haha

  • @celebratingtheclassicswithearl
    @celebratingtheclassicswithearl 4 роки тому +8

    Hey man, just wanted to sincerely thank you good Sir. I am a life long rythym player and Soul singer. Finally dipped my toes into learning lead three years ago after someone sent me a link to one of your lessons. You rock Marty! Thank you

  • @leanna5009
    @leanna5009 4 роки тому

    I've literally never seen such an easy to understand video that explains the basic chords soo easy!!! Absolutely mazing and thanks so much you have cleared a lot of things up for me! Why can't everyone teach like you?! Love this

  • @leshreddur
    @leshreddur 4 роки тому +26

    I am 35, I started playing guitar when I was 12. My parents saw I was scary good at the violin and had all my music memorized for most concerts. So they got me a guitar knowing I was a huge fan of the guitar having ZZTOP as one of my favorite bands. I absolutely wish I had this kind of a lesson right away. You are showing how to manipulate theory in ways the master's do, not simply going, oh memorize all this and that. Very smart lesson giving great examples putting Jimmy Page in there was brilliant.

    • @davidparr8756
      @davidparr8756 4 роки тому +3

      Absolutely...abbsooofknlootli..lol!! What was just said.. I too am older now not going to say my age haha but yeah Marty is a great teacher I love his style I love his taste in music and the man knows his stuff point blank. Long Live Marty😣🤪

  • @ramyaah2090
    @ramyaah2090 5 років тому +25

    This is my 5 month of learning the guitar and that was really really helpful, thanks Marty ❤️🎸

  • @brettdavis7922
    @brettdavis7922 Рік тому +3

    Honestly Marty, been watching you for about 6 months now, and You are the only person u can find on you tube that explains things in a way the beginner- novice player can follow along. Youve helped me get so much better these last 6 months and for that kind sir, i appreciate you!!! Keep em coming brother!

  • @islandimus3370
    @islandimus3370 3 роки тому +19

    this taught me more in 8 minutes than any 30 minute video ive ever watched

  • @PatCrowe
    @PatCrowe 5 років тому +84

    Congrats on the article about yourself in Taylor Guitars Wood and Steel. You're moving on up to the big time!

  • @jeffreystark435
    @jeffreystark435 Рік тому +3

    wow. now I know what my son was thinking about when he just looked into space while learning guitar. He was figuring out the shapes and patterns. I am a few months in @ age 57.5. This is the perfect compliment; now in an hour long session, I will split time between learning or practicing a song and learning this kind of basic theory. A nod to you Marty.

  • @TheGameTrainzHD
    @TheGameTrainzHD 4 роки тому +1

    Lightbulb popped in my head.. now I see why barre chords are so useful. The thing about you is that you just explain WHAT IT IS. You don’t throw us off with words like “mode, progression, key, triad” you just show us what it is directly, short and sweet. Thank you Marty. A dose of you and a bunch of books have made me understand theory in 10 months, which passed by fast as hell. Thank you.

  • @jkamer2168
    @jkamer2168 4 роки тому +5

    My mind was just blown. My brother is about12 years head of me in guitar playing. I see him play little chords like that high up that match my simple chords I know how to play.....now I know what he's doing!!!!!!!!! This channel rocks. Subscriiiiiiibed.

  • @positivelydark
    @positivelydark 4 роки тому +18

    Fantastic video Marty! I learned more in this 8 minute video of how the guitar and chords work than I have in years of trying to learn guitar. You really are the world's best guitar teacher.

  • @DJKLIBRA
    @DJKLIBRA 3 роки тому +10

    Down with the flu today, no interest in picking up my guitar, but still wanted to learn something new. This video did that for me. Thanks a lot. Love the channel. Keep it up!

  • @DarrylMarketteMusic
    @DarrylMarketteMusic Рік тому +5

    That’s officially (for me) your greatest video! I’m a self-taught player these last 15 years and this is exactly what I needed to help wrap my brain better around the fretboard as a whole.

  • @ace6952
    @ace6952 4 роки тому +12

    Just subbed to this channel watched guitar jamz for 2 years and have learned everything i know from you thank you for everything!!! You rock

  • @seanwarner9893
    @seanwarner9893 5 років тому +38

    You rule, man. I bought a guitar about 2 years ago and you have taught and helped me so much in learning to play. It is now one of my go to ways to de-stress and calm myself down. Thank you so much for all you do.

    • @patrickteto
      @patrickteto 4 роки тому +1

      I totally agree. Bad days for me are some of the best days to grab my beater and just turn the world off and hit some chords for a while. Therapy...

    • @Nateiscool06
      @Nateiscool06 4 роки тому

      Same, I play hotel california, back in black, my girl and many more that I like on my guitar it really calms me down when I'm stressed out

  • @jonkerr2050
    @jonkerr2050 3 роки тому +1

    As a noob I’ve been getting bits and pieces of full step, half step, this is the same as that, etc... but nobody has explained this better than you just did. I learned as much in 8 minutes just now as I have in the last month. Thank you so much.

  • @paulsmith3381
    @paulsmith3381 3 роки тому +7

    I just found out how much I really enjoy playing with this old cheap electric guitar and been teaching myself from a book and just having fun and I ran into 1 of your videos and u are an amazing person and I just wanted to thank you. Hope you see this . Your too cool

  • @florianniebauer3705
    @florianniebauer3705 5 років тому +86

    Extreeeeemely useful video, please keep those ones coming!

  • @Oneratus
    @Oneratus 5 років тому +13

    VERY helpful for me to help turn my rudimentary chord knowledge into something more useful. THANK YOU MARTY!

  • @johnadams2014
    @johnadams2014 3 роки тому +1

    Absolutely brilliant. Was wondering how I would remember every note and chord. Makes so much sense. Thanks Marty.

  • @Josh313Johnson
    @Josh313Johnson 10 місяців тому +1

    Simply amazing Marty!
    It's all starting to make sense now! This has to be the most simple, straight to the point, easy to understand explanation on theory that I've seen!

  • @get_downed_boi6270
    @get_downed_boi6270 4 роки тому +6

    I’ve always seen theses vids and never spent more that 30 seconds cuz all I wanna do is play. Now that I’m learning theory I’m struggling from what everyone is telling me than Marty explains it and now it all makes sense. Like it’s crazy how this is free bless Marty and the supporters

  • @vDomMusic
    @vDomMusic 5 років тому +7

    I'm about ten months in, been such a fun journey so far, Ive been playing barre chords for about 4 months now which is ice. I don't really have a practice schedule though, I just pick up and play whatever I feel like which I plan on changing in the new year. Much love Marty

  • @benmulli7055
    @benmulli7055 4 роки тому +13

    Easily the most useful guitar lesson I've ever had! since watching this I now have been able to find most notes and play the entire neck of the guitar. Thanks Marty

  • @jclamadrid
    @jclamadrid 4 роки тому

    Thanks for teaching this theory.. this was very helpful and it did unlock my understanding how other riffs are played over certain basic chords .. and how did they sound in sync .. i didnt know that before and ive been playing guitar a long time now.

  • @georgetzoras3897
    @georgetzoras3897 5 років тому +7

    Yeah Marty!! I'm on my first year trying to learn acoustic guitar with your videos. This series is really helpful!! Continue your great work!!!

  • @stephen9040
    @stephen9040 5 років тому +5

    Lightbulb moment! Lots of parts of the guitar playing jigsaw puzzle just fell into place. Thanks Marty.

  • @twistedsteve65
    @twistedsteve65 2 роки тому +4

    I can see why you wish you knew this as a beginner, this will help me a great deal. I’m about 4 months into learning and your videos are very helpful. I am getting small break throughs every day just from an hour or so each day. Thanks Marty.

  • @Apollyon-sz9sn
    @Apollyon-sz9sn 4 роки тому +4

    Woah thanks Marty, I've been teaching myself, and this has blown my mind, I'm learning pentatonic shapes now, rather than just following tabs, still having trouble memorizing so much, but this really helps.

  • @GoneAfterMidnight
    @GoneAfterMidnight 5 років тому +6

    One thing I also discovered recently when I was teaching a student barre chords is that if you take an E string rooted barre chord and just move your index finger to the B string, you get an open chord style that you can play to make it easier for people who can't play barred stuff. And if it's an A string rooted chord then you move your barred index finger to the high e string. So I discovered this because my student asked me why she can't play the F chord with his three fingers on the higher strings and I told her she could then I was messing around and discovered that.

  • @lydiavega1975
    @lydiavega1975 2 роки тому +1

    I love this guy , so talented and so kind but most of all , he’s a great teacher too

  • @charlesrast4235
    @charlesrast4235 4 роки тому

    I love the beautiful simplicity of your playing. Thanks ♥️

  • @creamsoda48
    @creamsoda48 4 роки тому +4

    Thanks!!! I am a self taught acoustic guitarist. I play rhythm by finger picking and strumming without a pick. I seem to learn things a bit backwards (just learning to play with a pick). So, since I learned to play my first song from you, and many since then, (thank you, by the way,), I thought "if I'm going to try and learn more about playing, scales, theory, etc... I should learn them from you." Thank you for being straight to the point, going slow and explaining what you're doing without over explaining!!! You're the best!!! \m/

  • @5GaloFreedom
    @5GaloFreedom 5 років тому +3

    I love these kinds of videos, Marty! Sometimes its hard to find anything more than beginner videos.

  • @Shaun.Stephens
    @Shaun.Stephens 4 роки тому

    Thank you Marty. That just made a whole lot of things make sense for me and now I can go on to work out where and how to play chords other than open chords.

  • @noahowens8065
    @noahowens8065 4 роки тому

    This blew my mind, I've been watching you for along time and this is my favorite lesson so far, very very helpful!!

  • @omnomoly8736
    @omnomoly8736 5 років тому +3

    I really like these simple music theory videos. It's something I've just started to look more into so it helps a lot!

  • @MrVradley
    @MrVradley 5 років тому +3

    Honestly this has been such an eye opener I really wish someone taught me this sooner, thanks Marty!

  • @jamesakers1175
    @jamesakers1175 2 роки тому

    That makes all kind of sense. Very well done on how the notes repeat themselves all the way down the fretboard. Very helpful and thanks.

  • @anirudhkuriwal2903
    @anirudhkuriwal2903 3 роки тому +11

    This was a great piece of knowledge man.....my mind just exploded

  • @alexplemmons1922
    @alexplemmons1922 3 роки тому +3

    Just started learning and this is so mind opening

  • @AakarshanB
    @AakarshanB 5 років тому +8

    Great video man! These concepts lead to less efforts needed to be put in while playing a guitar, you can group different voicings of chords and get them all together in one place and play an entire songs with minimal travel between the frets. Sadly i got to know this information around 4 years into my guitar playing.

  • @evanrodriguez6452
    @evanrodriguez6452 4 роки тому +2

    Really cool I just started learning and I’ve only been learning open chords. So to see where else I can take them really helped 🙌🏽

  • @julianakrey1747
    @julianakrey1747 3 роки тому +1

    I bought my first guitar a few days ago and your videos have been so digestible and simple for me to understand. My friend said I've already made a month's worth of progress just by going through your videos!!! You da man

  • @Arwindor
    @Arwindor 5 років тому +286

    Can you do a lesson on Hammer on’s and Pull off’s?

    • @Rywar309
      @Rywar309 5 років тому +64

      Oh my god the hammer pulled you off?

    • @yaboy2124
      @yaboy2124 5 років тому +24

      @@Rywar309 another day another doug

    • @Arwindor
      @Arwindor 5 років тому +4

      Rywar309 Something like that

    • @Hanzi2103
      @Hanzi2103 5 років тому +14

      Ain’t that pretty forward? Just hammer on, and pull of? Ain’t much theory to it.

    • @tonytone6568
      @tonytone6568 5 років тому +11

      i can teach you how to hammer on and pull out..

  • @senakilinc2955
    @senakilinc2955 5 років тому +4

    Perfect timing! Started learning guitar a few weeks ago :)

  • @CJZM7777
    @CJZM7777 4 роки тому +2

    E, Em, E7, A, Am, A7, D, Dm, D7 all work well when moving up the neck. But, C and G are difficult for me to slide up using the CAGED approach. I have seen some instructors talk about playing chord fragments instead of trying to have a 4 finger 4 fret stretch to play a C or G up the neck. Like the bottom 4 strings of a G shape work for a "G shape" chord (treble E is the root) and the A, D, and G strings work for a C7 shaped chord that you can slide around with root on the A string.

  • @aprylrittenhouse4562
    @aprylrittenhouse4562 Рік тому +1

    I started playing in 1990. And in the last 4 yrs of watching you marty and others. My basic theory has exploded. Now I had to do the work, playing 2 to 5 hrs a day.( I'm handicapped, accident at work) so I had the time. But it's these you tube gurus who have helped. Back in 1996 I would've had to take lessons in another city so I was left in the small open chord room. With no chance to escape. Now thanks to Marty and all his contemporaries. I can hear a song and usually pick out the key, then with my circle find the progression. So, thanks Marty

  • @johngarrett7050
    @johngarrett7050 4 роки тому +4

    My mind is now completely blown in a good way! Thank you Marty for showing me the way.

  • @emilymcnaughton8905
    @emilymcnaughton8905 3 роки тому +17

    Wow, I’m a beginner and this literally just blew my mind. Makes so much more sense now!!

    • @formidability5631
      @formidability5631 3 роки тому +4

      if you play electric learn purple haze by Jimi Hendrix. it taught me alot and made me feel more comfortable playing

    • @emilymcnaughton8905
      @emilymcnaughton8905 3 роки тому

      @@formidability5631 thank you!!

    • @formidability5631
      @formidability5631 3 роки тому

      @@emilymcnaughton8905 although stairway to heavens a bit of a meme, there is some fundamental chords and can teach you how to finger pick :)

    • @emilymcnaughton8905
      @emilymcnaughton8905 3 роки тому +1

      @@formidability5631 thanks for the tips! I started learning purple haze and it’s such a fun one to play! I will put stairway to heaven next on my list :)

  • @vlogress11c81
    @vlogress11c81 4 роки тому

    You just made so much make sense with chords. You also just saved me a ton of time learning shapes. Now I'm gonna re approach guitar.....again.

  • @HedleySohn
    @HedleySohn 3 роки тому

    Great job! I agree with things to learn in the first year. Chord shapes are patterns. I was blown away the first time that I realize that the g major when barred up 2 frets becomes an a. When we see the majors in their 1st through fifth positions, then we start playing lead.

  • @connorlawson7848
    @connorlawson7848 2 роки тому +3

    This man deserves an award for the greatest guitar teacher. He always makes everything so simple its amazing!

  • @paul_havoc
    @paul_havoc 5 років тому +3

    Thanks, again, Marty. I’ve learned SO much from you! Keep up the great work!

  • @mikemcnulty6226
    @mikemcnulty6226 Рік тому

    I'm 54, been playing for 6 mos. now, I was discovering this concept yesterday and today you clarified it for me. I really want to say thank you for the past half year because you are my main man (teacher). I've learned a lot from you and I have progressed, all due mainly to you, so much appreciated Marty. 👍

  • @no_script_4_life790
    @no_script_4_life790 Рік тому

    I'm so glad these videos are still here! Thanks Marty!!

  • @MrSlash00r
    @MrSlash00r 5 років тому +4

    Something I just learned after all of these years that relates here - each major chord is only 3 notes (1-3-5 of the scale) and you can combine those 3 notes anywhere on the fret board. I came from the pentatonic minor scale but never really learned the major scale or backing theory, so that has really helped me out - might help out some other intermediate learners out there.

    • @theman1860
      @theman1860 4 роки тому

      That's why it's called a triad if I recall correctly...

  • @perfick9
    @perfick9 3 роки тому +8

    I've needed to hear this for 17 years

  • @johnlennon9627
    @johnlennon9627 2 роки тому

    Been playing guitar for almost a year, literally just blew my mind and helped me get my head around barre chords

  • @nathanking1047
    @nathanking1047 4 роки тому

    Can’t believe it. This just literally blew my mind! How simple and yet something that I haven’t learnt before and I’ve been playing for 2 years. I would look at tabs to find the chords. Thank you so much.

  • @sondrahaywood4781
    @sondrahaywood4781 2 роки тому +9

    Never got the chance to play an instrument as a kid and now at 23 I’ve picked up the guitar and I absolutely love it

  • @BILLYBOBSTUNES
    @BILLYBOBSTUNES 4 роки тому +4

    Thank you so much for this lesson Marty. I’ve always thought music theory would be way too difficult for me. But you have a way of explaining things that makes it fun and interesting and thought provoking. I’ve been a subscriber for many years and in my opinion you are the best with camera angels and explanations. Cheers my friend! I live in rural Florida but hope to meet you some day and thank you in person. Rock On Brother

  • @GoSeaKayak
    @GoSeaKayak Рік тому

    Brilliant! I've been moving my major scale around this way and constructing chords from it but for some reason moving the chords like this never occurred to me!
    Thanks for sharing 😊

  • @RlukeM
    @RlukeM Рік тому

    Man UA-cam has totally changed my life when it comes to guitar. I remember struggling for days trying to get tabs down. I'm a visual learner and this channel has helped tremendously. Also playing with others really helps if you can.

  • @steveallen2105
    @steveallen2105 4 роки тому +7

    Marty, when did you start playing guitar and what are the most useful things you’ve found to really take you to your next levels of learning?

  • @dirkhormuth8647
    @dirkhormuth8647 4 роки тому +4

    I've learned many Songs to play from you. So my opinion is, that your kind to teach and explain is very actual. I play Guitar since 4 years. ( i started with 50 years).
    Most of the Songs i try to play is from your lessons. So i hope you continue this for long time. 🤘🤘🤘🤘 Dirk ( sorry for my english. I'm from Germany.),Dirk

  • @faithmukwena6446
    @faithmukwena6446 4 роки тому

    i've been having trouble understanding barre chords but this has really helped. Thanks Marty.

  • @crakghoul
    @crakghoul 3 роки тому

    You're a great teacher Marty. I'm having a blast learning and you're helping make it doable.

  • @sundowner62james69
    @sundowner62james69 5 років тому +3

    ''Shimery shapes '' how handy are they!!! Never even thought about em' Great stuff Marty!

  • @librajamie
    @librajamie 3 роки тому +5

    Can't believe I'm nearly 50 and didn't know this stuff. Genius.

  • @benjamincreech2768
    @benjamincreech2768 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks dude, great lesson! This video will help me advance extremely. I've only been playing a few months and you just gave us about a 30 chord library 🤘

  • @jaredmcgee9536
    @jaredmcgee9536 3 роки тому

    Great video, exactly what I needed to map the guitar. Thanks man! Blew my mind.

  • @paulm4456
    @paulm4456 4 роки тому +3

    Marty, you are my guitar teacher. Thank you for all your video.

  • @moogleguitar
    @moogleguitar 3 роки тому +3

    Learning this changes everything. It's like opening a new world

  • @cohenkelemen6081
    @cohenkelemen6081 2 роки тому

    thank you for this lesson. I just started early Janurary and this majorly helped me.

  • @taylorthorington4843
    @taylorthorington4843 2 роки тому

    Thanks you been playing for awhile really opened my eyes to new concepts

  • @lizzieevans297
    @lizzieevans297 2 роки тому +3

    Finally learned Back In Black by AC/DC on the electric!