The greats have always said that to be humble is the best way to learn the blues and you out of 1000 videos have been the ONLY I have come across doing so. The blues runs through like oil my friend. You are turely blessed. It took a 75 year old harmonica master who couldn't play anymore to teach me about being humble. He told me to never let it go.
excellent lesson! This has definitely got me on the right track with soloing across blues progressions. Lots of good information. Not just the licks, but how to build your own. One of the best I've seen.
If you master the concepts in this video, you'd be able to walk on to any blues stage and not embarrass yourself. A very well done breakdown with some nice, easy licks for people to wrap their heads around.
that's amazin' how can jazz be so simple , Every teachers I've met just linger and said "jazz can't be tauch you must learn by yourself" very good your class was usefull to me...
V7 means dominant, it is an identity. There is no clash between blues and what you call diatonic theory. As the chords change so does the tonality. So, if you have an A7 a D7 and an E7 it is like you are playing in the keys of D, G and A respectively. Just because you can treat them in a modal fashion [ie playing the A blues scale over all 3 chords], doesn't change the fact that each chord is from a separate parent key. Hope this helps.
Ive been stuck on blues for a long while....so happy to find something helpful. I use different lines but have the same way of looking at it. So I just came up on some new lines. thanks
yea i started to learn smells like teen spirit from your video and its coming a long nicely, im only about a month and a half into learning it, so the hardest part for me is stretching to get the power chords and not hitting the other strings, ive been trying to mute the others with my pointer finger like you said, but it doesnt want to go there at first, i usually get fed up and use my pinky to mute the 3rd fret strings for the intro, but im trying not to fall into that habit. thanks again!
Every scale has scale "degrees". Between the degrees are "intervals". A pentatonic scale has 5 notes. If you are in a certain key, for example, the "first degree" or "1" is the starting note. It is also the root. Or root note. In pentatonic, we don't play the second degree. We skip it, and the next note (or degree) is the third. Then we have a fourth, and a fifth, and a sixth. Major pentatonic scales have the same notes as the minor pentatonic, but they have different starting, and end points.
I think hes working on some intermediate to advanced dvds - i was thinking along the same lines as you and he mailed to say wait for the more advanced dvd to come out if your not a new starter...
I just wanna let you know... you're one of my biggest inspirations and influences. I admire what an incredible guitarist you've become and you make me wanna get better everyday... and it's worked so far!!! hahaha keep on rocking man!!!
gotta say i think u just made me love blues. perfect examples of 'ya this may sound stupid slow but look at this...!' thanks a lot dude and keep em comin!
@RyanMcVicker you're not playing the phrygian mode just because you play a flat9 in a minor scale: 1st: that's only a passing tone 2nd: you'd have to play a flat13th as well to really play the phrygian mode
@KillFilmVol3 My guitar teacher always told me that it was essential to find enjoyment in the journey - however slow it may be. Mine has turned out to be probably the slowest journey of them all, but I'm still enjoying it and one day I'll get to the destination.
This is great Marty, but the lesson appears to start half way through. would be great if you could post a link to the whole thing, either on youtube or guitarjamz.
@scrumpymanjack dude i just wanna thank you for what you said..becouse right now my guitar teacher is trying to teach me guitar theory and different modes and stuff and it is really confusing but i am going to enjoy every single minute of it...even if sometimes i would like to rip my hair on some of the guitar theory stuff
7:02 those chords? well there is some stuff in blues i dont understand :P and can you tell me: are the arpeggios over 7th chords based on mixolydian scale?
are there any basic blues lessons for chords ? ppl never seem to teach this concept . like what are 5 chords ? what chords to play on the fifth fret ? i only know a few open chords .
Marc K The "five" refers to the fifth degree in the scale. Each scale degree will have a corresponding chord, depending on the key. So if you start with a "C" (the one), "D" would be two, "E" three, "F" would be the four, "G" would be the five. Here the key is"A", so you would count up B(II), C(III), D(IV) and E(V). Virtually all blues will feature the I, IV, and V.
As far as the theory goes, the only theory that counts is that you have to play by ear, and associate the internal notes that you "hear" with muscle motion.....so the theory can help you develop you ears, but after that the most important theory is NOT TO THINK.
thats true big bad.. but this guys entusiasm is infectious, your one lucky student if hes teaching you one to one.. great lessons though i agree totally..
More like constant confusion - Theres so many scales and styles running through my head I cant sleep - Keep the lessons coming though - very cool when you get to new levels.. excellent!!
if you spent a few hours reading about music theory and pentatonic scales, it would benefit your playing much more than just playing for those few hours.
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The greats have always said that to be humble is the best way to learn the blues and you out of 1000 videos have been the ONLY I have come across doing so. The blues runs through like oil my friend. You are turely blessed. It took a 75 year old harmonica master who couldn't play anymore to teach me about being humble. He told me to never let it go.
excellent lesson! This has definitely got me on the right track with soloing across blues progressions. Lots of good information. Not just the licks, but how to build your own. One of the best I've seen.
If you master the concepts in this video, you'd be able to walk on to any blues stage and not embarrass yourself. A very well done breakdown with some nice, easy licks for people to wrap their heads around.
that's amazin' how can jazz be so simple , Every teachers I've met just linger and said "jazz can't be tauch you must learn by yourself" very good your class was usefull to me...
V7 means dominant, it is an identity. There is no clash between blues and what you call diatonic theory. As the chords change so does the tonality.
So, if you have an A7 a D7 and an E7 it is like you are playing in the keys of D, G and A respectively. Just because you can treat them in a modal fashion [ie playing the A blues scale over all 3 chords], doesn't change the fact that each chord is from a separate parent key.
Hope this helps.
Ive been stuck on blues for a long while....so happy to find something helpful. I use different lines but have the same way of looking at it. So I just came up on some new lines. thanks
yea i started to learn smells like teen spirit from your video and its coming a long nicely, im only about a month and a half into learning it, so the hardest part for me is stretching to get the power chords and not hitting the other strings, ive been trying to mute the others with my pointer finger like you said, but it doesnt want to go there at first, i usually get fed up and use my pinky to mute the 3rd fret strings for the intro, but im trying not to fall into that habit. thanks again!
Every scale has scale "degrees". Between the degrees are "intervals". A pentatonic scale has 5 notes. If you are in a certain key, for example, the "first degree" or "1" is the starting note. It is also the root. Or root note. In pentatonic, we don't play the second degree. We skip it, and the next note (or degree) is the third. Then we have a fourth, and a fifth, and a sixth. Major pentatonic scales have the same notes as the minor pentatonic, but they have different starting, and end points.
I think hes working on some intermediate to advanced dvds - i was thinking along the same lines as you and he mailed to say wait for the more advanced dvd to come out if your not a new starter...
@scrumpymanjack there is no destination it just continues to get better.
I just wanna let you know... you're one of my biggest inspirations and influences. I admire what an incredible guitarist you've become and you make me wanna get better everyday... and it's worked so far!!!
hahaha keep on rocking man!!!
Great piece of instruction and demonstration that will make jazzier changes more understandable!
gotta say i think u just made me love blues. perfect examples of 'ya this may sound stupid slow but look at this...!' thanks a lot dude and keep em comin!
AMAZING LESSON! THANKS YOU SO MUCH. You are the only from next level guitar that teaches people how to progress from the level that they are at.
I got a watch this a couple more times to grasp but I'm on it... And I think your stoned and teaching at the same time. Pretty cool...
@RyanMcVicker you're not playing the phrygian mode just because you play a flat9 in a minor scale:
1st: that's only a passing tone
2nd: you'd have to play a flat13th as well to really play the phrygian mode
His fretting hand is giving you the middle finger, so he's verbally flipping Marty off. God Bless!!!!!!!
Marty you are god like in the UA-cam blues world.....Keep up the great lessons.
Thanks again for the fine licks......
@KillFilmVol3 My guitar teacher always told me that it was essential to find enjoyment in the journey - however slow it may be. Mine has turned out to be probably the slowest journey of them all, but I'm still enjoying it and one day I'll get to the destination.
This is great Marty, but the lesson appears to start half way through. would be great if you could post a link to the whole thing, either on youtube or guitarjamz.
What else does this Marty have on Utube?
"nugget" is such an appropriate description of what he is trying to teach! great lessons
That heritage sounds...GREAT! Nice playing Marty.
@scrumpymanjack dude i just wanna thank you for what you said..becouse right now my guitar teacher is trying to teach me guitar theory and different modes and stuff and it is really confusing but i am going to enjoy every single minute of it...even if sometimes i would like to rip my hair on some of the guitar theory stuff
honestly man, I use to say that to my guitar teachers all the time !!! constant evolution
Guitar Jams is like the WatchMojo of guitars. No matter what, you will always find your way back to one of their vidoes.
Yup, music theory goes a long way. Especially when it comes to explaining what you're playing. Nice lesson and good view of what you're playing.
Awesome lesson
7:02 those chords? well there is some stuff in blues i dont understand :P and can you tell me: are the arpeggios over 7th chords based on mixolydian scale?
I agree, the major sixth is the sound of awesome
that is some fineee fretboard and theory knowledge while moving at that speed
thanks so much, i'm really coming on with your help! what's your guitar here by the way? such a great sound!
Marty I just found this one... nice adding to my bag of tricks. Thanks.
whats a 4 chord? is it that only 4 strings r used?
you are a very good teacher with a good feeling !
you are a very good teacher and your guitar is very nice...
Since when are you playing guitar?
Really great lesson! Has given me lots of ideas. Thanks so much!
at :33 seconds... thats actually part of the phrygian mode not just the blues scale fyi
Did you teach Hendrix?
wow ! very good ideias for blues ! thanks friends !
Hey' Marty you have the best guitar lesson's on youtube!! Thanks...Keep'em coming!
Hell yea Marty Shwartz is the shit! keep up the great lessons man
how about some diminished half whole licks....i know the scale but i can't "hear" how they fit...they're so elusive without any seeming root
You're the man with the plan Marty!
Sweet lesson that helped me so much.
I wonder how much he does charge for his lessons?? anyone know??
super good stuff man. I've been playing guitar for a while now and this stuff is great to beef up the blues chops!!
your guitar sounds so good
is it a samick guitar?
just sat there chilled to the max casually playing world class guitar like its nothing haha
surely these great videos are lessons in themselves
Great lesson. Super useful!!!
love that chord at 0:12 what is it?.... sounds so bluesy
4th chord of the blues, in this case a D9 chord. (key is A)
I don't understand why he calls it just A7 if he's playing the flat 7? Wouldn't the diatonic 7th be a G sharp
1:14 Marty flipped me off. God Bless!!!!!!!!
Hey hey Martay!...lol this was a bunch of years ago...great stuff
That is true. I find it very hard to play when I try to think about what note to play next and when I'm in dreamworld I play great! :D
Oh man just when i thought i was getting it and you do this to me:) Long way to go yet!!!!
are there any basic blues lessons for chords ? ppl never seem to teach this concept . like what are 5 chords ? what chords to play on the fifth fret ? i only know a few open chords .
Marc K
The "five" refers to the fifth degree in the scale. Each scale degree will have a corresponding chord, depending on the key. So if you start with a "C" (the one), "D" would be two, "E" three, "F" would be the four, "G" would be the five. Here the key is"A", so you would count up B(II), C(III), D(IV) and E(V). Virtually all blues will feature the I, IV, and V.
Marc K maybe find a lesson that doesn't say "Advanced" in the title.
pls recommend one
Marc K type 12 bar blues lesson
yeah I tried but I don't know. Maybe im just bored by youtube lessons. I don't seem to find the lessons that suit me
Best video ever
More videos like this Marty, Fantastic!!!
Oh hell yeah.... this is the stuff right here guys!!
As far as the theory goes, the only theory that counts is that you have to play by ear, and associate the internal notes that you "hear"
with muscle motion.....so the theory can help you develop you ears, but after that the most important theory is NOT TO THINK.
Many Thanks!
Keep Up the Good Work!
Is there a way you could skip explanations and just jam?? Great job!
thats true big bad.. but this guys entusiasm is infectious, your one lucky student if hes teaching you one to one.. great lessons though i agree totally..
very well, of course
I don't know what hes talk'n 'bout, but I can play what he's putting down
More like constant confusion - Theres so many scales and styles running through my head I cant sleep - Keep the lessons coming though - very cool when you get to new levels.. excellent!!
In the key of A the four chord is D. A b c# D e f# g#
Thanks
Did i just discover Marty's old channel
you play like hendrix when he plays red house. nice!
Um...that guitar...I want it. ES 335? Or something more exotic, like a Guild Starfire? Hard to tell from that angle. I'd bet the former, though.
Dang bro you are solid AF
Is this Jon Lovitz :)
the lesson i searched from long time ago ;)
wow great stuff! im eatin' it up :D
thanks man!
@CryingLostSoul rofl... I didnt expect that
youre a jazzy fella marty...
3:08 "hey, shnazzy."
LOL
marty didnt show his face in this one b/c he had a little NUG right before the camera was turned on! Ah ah ahh
awsome
a four chord is the triad of the fourth note of the scale.
@jburke5
And mine!
I like it men! You rock
5:19
I Hear My Train A Comin'..
great, great, great...
Why? I know it was a year ago, but why?
i just want more
of you mean mary had alittle lamp by buddy guy or stevie ray vaughan i actually wouldn't recoment any beginner to practise that ^^
you should start by playing the chord your talking about then explain the arpeggio
if you spent a few hours reading about music theory and pentatonic scales, it would benefit your playing much more than just playing for those few hours.
Had to clean my lopes after watchin' this, it was quite orgasmic, and my ears got a bit excited :)
dam you get a lot of plays
Those filthy flourishes on the high strings are something I've yet to unlock. Help me unlock those filthy, FILTHY flourishes
goood stuff
@scrumpymanjack
nobody ever get to the destination