15 Scales Every Guitarist Should Know (In Order)

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  • @Guitarsongs7
    @Guitarsongs7 7 місяців тому +410

    0:16
    A huge respect for this guy not waiting us for 12 minutes to find out the answer

    • @ymaaw3735
      @ymaaw3735 День тому +1

      Gets an immediate like from me for that kind of thing

  • @SurafelFantu-z5g
    @SurafelFantu-z5g 7 місяців тому +297

    this guy just keeps reading our minds

    • @kevinnickens
      @kevinnickens  7 місяців тому +32

      That’s what I do

    • @AIshorts940
      @AIshorts940 6 місяців тому +10

      And that what called super intelligence

  • @nafisulhaque5462
    @nafisulhaque5462 7 місяців тому +93

    As someone with ADHD, I always had a hard time with structured courses and stuff. So when I started learning guitar recently, I was having a hard time finding out how to learn it. Your videos are absolutely fantastic. They give me exactly what I need to learn and I can even try out advanced stuff whenever I get bored of the basics. Thank you for that man.

    • @kevinnickens
      @kevinnickens  7 місяців тому +10

      That’s great! Glad the video helped!

    • @kionsland
      @kionsland 4 місяці тому

      I recommend you watch Marin Music Center

    • @mixerD1-
      @mixerD1- 3 місяці тому +1

      Same here.👍🏼

    • @cassiusdio6048
      @cassiusdio6048 3 місяці тому

      ADHD 🤣🤣🤣

    • @brandonjackson5865
      @brandonjackson5865 3 місяці тому +1

      Guitar is my escape from ADHD the only time my mind is quiet is when I’m playing guitar and really into it. Also because of being ADHD I can sometimes hyper focus and learn more than I can remember in a session if I’m not careful but just getting the shapes and patterns under your fingers even if you can’t name them on the fly is good for dexterity and ear training, you eventually start to hear the difference moods, moods created by intervals used to make the scale. I’ve sat down and tried to learn say like the harmonic minor scale in every position but all I retained was a couple of the fingering patterns of a couple positions. I don’t understand how anyone can learn and retain everything and that’s what’s so special about the guitar, even the masters really haven’t mastered it they have mastered their playing style in a couple or three different genres, there’s a whole other universe they could still learn. The guitar will never be completely mastered by anyone. Look at all the kids on the internet that can play circles around some of the 80s guitar heroes, they can play all the stuff but they didn’t create it , all I’m saying is the average intermediate player is a whole lot better today than in the 90s at least from a technical standpoint. I like to think if I had all the resources new players today have I would be a lot better

  • @yume3166
    @yume3166 7 місяців тому +74

    Dude, you should know that your UA-cam content is some of the best stuff I've ever seen. Definitely in the guitar space, but also in general. You do a great job getting to the point and being honest, rather than making people wait until the end or promising a magical beginner to pro exercise. It's a real breath of fresh air on this site.
    Really glad I found this channel.

  • @amara-rm4wq
    @amara-rm4wq 6 місяців тому +71

    0:55 Minor Pentatonic Scale 2:17 Major Pentatonic Scale
    4:02 Major And Minor Scale
    6:35 5-12 Scales

  • @tncfrench
    @tncfrench 5 місяців тому +3

    Thanks!

  • @gileadrudolph1392
    @gileadrudolph1392 2 місяці тому +4

    I love the fact that you put the list there in the start, I'm still watching the entire video but no wasting time, and also just explaining in a quick way what we'll get out of this video, love it.

  • @robbaldwin2402
    @robbaldwin2402 7 місяців тому +303

    My friend is "helping" me understand music theory, and he will go from 0 to 100 in two seconds when he "explains" how that chord I just played can be transformed by using the Autobot/Decepticon Modes with their various fourths, flat fifths and perfect tits. This video made a lot more sense than that.

    • @quicksilver90-g8h
      @quicksilver90-g8h 7 місяців тому +21

      Lmfao that does feel like it doesn't it

    • @kevinnickens
      @kevinnickens  7 місяців тому +33

      lol, hilarious comment. Glad this helped out!

    • @TheMrInfantaria
      @TheMrInfantaria 7 місяців тому

      The scale with perfect tits is the hardest one to play

    • @jpisdistraught
      @jpisdistraught 7 місяців тому +5

      best comment

    • @lonorca4781
      @lonorca4781 6 місяців тому +8

      Bro you killed me 😂😂

  • @UnfilteredPharmacist
    @UnfilteredPharmacist 4 місяці тому +4

    This is literally the best beginner guitar video I've ever seen... best structure and explaining to understand what/why you're doing it. Thanks brother

  • @ICMike
    @ICMike 12 днів тому +1

    Thanks!

  • @con3728
    @con3728 7 місяців тому +18

    Kevin is such a G. Started playing guitar 2 months ago and his vids really help me out

    • @nikke000
      @nikke000 5 місяців тому +2

      Kevin g?

  • @idkmyname6235
    @idkmyname6235 4 місяці тому +17

    As a pianist, i was utterly flabbergasted when i saw that the normal major and minor scales aren't the default ones.

    • @karlroszko
      @karlroszko 2 місяці тому +2

      They are, starting at pentatonics is the best way to be confused until you start hearing the major scale intervals and chord voicings

    • @psivil.disobedience
      @psivil.disobedience 22 дні тому

      Yeah I always teach the major scale first. Key of C too, just like most other musicians… crazy I know lol 😂

  • @levigregorytiama5448
    @levigregorytiama5448 7 місяців тому +11

    I’ve been playing drums for years and recently been diving into guitar and these videos have been a god send thank you kev!

    • @kevinnickens
      @kevinnickens  7 місяців тому +2

      Glad to hear it Leviathan! You had to switch to guitar bc my wife stole your drums lol

  • @JimmyHimself
    @JimmyHimself 7 місяців тому +27

    Can we get an ear learning video, please?? 🙏 🙏
    I've been struggling a lot learning songs by ear, and you are the only teacher i understand

    • @ariclippoldt7423
      @ariclippoldt7423 3 місяці тому +1

      Sight singing and reading are some of the hardest things to do in music. Do not feel bad lol. That's the sign of a true musician that should go to berklee to study music.

  • @haraldkagejin519
    @haraldkagejin519 7 місяців тому +16

    The guitar messenger of the guitar gods back at it to enlighten us with some knowledge!
    Since I started watching your videos, i can see some improvements in my practice.
    Thank you very much! 🙏

  • @Craig52-zq1bt
    @Craig52-zq1bt 3 місяці тому +4

    I am 73, been playing guitar for 61 years. Did a little scales, but just started playing to songs and learned a lot. I work all over the neck from nut to 22 fret.
    I guess Cream and Credence Clearwater Revival taught me a LOT. I can just jump in and play....

  • @MaltZarT
    @MaltZarT 2 місяці тому

    Hi Kevin, I just got my guitar about 2 days and have been looking EVERYWHERE for something to start me up. I’ve found a few tutorials for beginners but their not as good as this one as this will really teach me how to practice and what to practice every single day I hope u keep making content and have a great day! God bless! ❤❤

  • @dakotagower86
    @dakotagower86 4 місяці тому +1

    You have got to keep creating content. The guitar community needs you. This is the only thing that I feel will make it possible for me to come back, I have been so lost for so long!

  • @Cloteperos
    @Cloteperos Місяць тому

    I learned so much in 1 sitting and ive been playing guitar for 1 year only and WOW i am amazed thankyouu!!

  • @TheAlexsennin
    @TheAlexsennin 6 місяців тому +2

    brother, all the other video out there take hours to explain basically nothing, all nonsense, you go directly to the point and teach us in a clear way! success my man, started playing 1mo ago and I want to go higher... thx for the videos

  • @KaranSingh-js7cr
    @KaranSingh-js7cr 7 місяців тому +5

    One thing i have learnt from this video is as follows,
    I used to play the diatonic scale all over the fret board but never knew i was playing different modes, but now i know, thank you for helping me unlock something new

  • @elimwambi5142
    @elimwambi5142 19 днів тому +2

    I subbed cos you put the list at the start of the video. Feels like you actually care about the viewer❤ Please keep that energy Gonna watch the rest anyway tho

  • @LUCDmusic
    @LUCDmusic Місяць тому

    Thanks for this video bro. Thorough and straight to the point.

  • @earledaniels4539
    @earledaniels4539 6 місяців тому +3

    The way I remember the diatonic scales is to memorize the 1, 2, 3, 5 & 6 positions (ie: 5 scale shapes). Then lydian, scale 4 is just phrygian, scale 3 without playing the first note. The lochrian, scale 7 is just the ionian, scale 1 with an added note half a step before the first note. I find this method helpful because you only have to remember five scale shapes instead of seven.

  • @reactivelemur846
    @reactivelemur846 7 місяців тому +4

    Kevin, i've been subscribed to this channel for a while now. And i've gotta say, this is one on THE BEST channels i've ever seen.
    You give people lessons for free on youtube that otherwise would have been payed. I pay my guitar teacher and we usually just learn songs, a bit of theory and nothing more, but you, without even being payed, give the most informative lessons on youtube alongside a few other youtubers that have 10x your subscribers.
    Really, we love you, this channel deserves way more subscribers than it already has.
    (Sorry for any mispellings or grammar errors, i'm not a native speaker)

    • @kevinnickens
      @kevinnickens  7 місяців тому +2

      Thanks so much! I appreciate you guys for watching and leaving super kind comments like this one!

  • @averagereviews3389
    @averagereviews3389 2 місяці тому

    Thanks for having the answer at the beginning of the video. I'm only able to effectively learn things on my own. I had been looking for this list for a few days and didn't like the answers on reddit, and other websites.

  • @ShackSllayer
    @ShackSllayer 6 місяців тому +3

    Picked up guitar a few months back started off learning easy songs and skipped some basics I should’ve gotten down first. This video was a major help😊

  • @brianbarker2190
    @brianbarker2190 6 місяців тому +1

    Why did it take me so long to find a video that breaks down the scales like this? Very helpful

  • @darrenhalik1732
    @darrenhalik1732 7 місяців тому +3

    Hey, 4am crazed music nerd commenter here, that explanation you put at 11.20 was very very insightful. I've recently been playing lose control by teddy swims in a cover band (which features a major V chord in a minor key) and what you said on screen really made it make sense why it sounds so good. Cheers

    • @kevinnickens
      @kevinnickens  7 місяців тому +1

      Glad I could help the fellow crazed 4am music nerds out there

  • @buildingheirlooms
    @buildingheirlooms 5 місяців тому

    You’re a great teacher! Information in this video and previous have unlocked a lot of what searching and videos and teachers have not been able to make sense. Anyone who wants to learn guitar I’m going to send to this channel.

  • @marks4441
    @marks4441 2 місяці тому

    This is a really helpful overview with no chaff. Thanks Wil Wheaton.

  • @JohnPrecious-ko4ee
    @JohnPrecious-ko4ee 2 місяці тому

    You are the best guitar 🎸 teacher I have ever seen here on UA-cam

  • @damienpenglin
    @damienpenglin 4 місяці тому

    I was randomly looking for guitar scales and learning them, not knowing which was what. Thank you for this!

  • @SNCBB15
    @SNCBB15 5 місяців тому

    This is exactly what i needed. I have been asking my father for years for a comprehensive list of scales i must learn and he could never give me a list because there are just so many. Sincerely thank you for this.

  • @ZDawg.Official
    @ZDawg.Official 7 місяців тому +3

    Thanks for the list bro byyyyeeeeee 0:19 😂🤣😂 Awesome video🤟🏾💪🏾🤟🏾

  • @alejandroscaffa92
    @alejandroscaffa92 6 місяців тому +1

    Commenting to say that I'm watching the whole video but I pressed like immediately at the 19 second mark. Subscribed before even finishing the video. Really refreshing, thank you!

  • @ranman58635
    @ranman58635 5 місяців тому

    Good stuff here! I'm 30 years in and just now getting to where you are pointing. Know the a minor pentatonic scale well. It's Def opened me up to playing with others with zero experience doing that.

  • @shawnw401
    @shawnw401 6 місяців тому

    Thanks for this. I played drums for 40+ years, and know i am Learning to play the guitar is a so great thank you for your content. Shawn

  • @ryanmathisen9776
    @ryanmathisen9776 5 місяців тому

    This is the best video to take in this amount of information quickly. Thanks man I’ll be watching this daily

  • @hmingsangakhiangte3437
    @hmingsangakhiangte3437 3 місяці тому

    Dude, you’re such a gem for a self-taught guitarist like me!

  • @kingbalec2927
    @kingbalec2927 6 місяців тому

    First time learning more scales than the major scale and minor pentatonic. You explained it perfectly. Was able to put on a backing track to practice the scales on it and now just in 42 minutes i amable to use the scales :) thanks a lot man!!

  • @KelseySimmons-bu8su
    @KelseySimmons-bu8su 7 місяців тому +1

    wow this guy really knows his stuff!! great teaching and great video buddy :)

  • @rancor4513
    @rancor4513 4 місяці тому

    this video helped clear alot of my confusions about the many different "positions" in scales. thanks!

  • @shemka3942
    @shemka3942 3 місяці тому

    Thank god, this guy saved me a lot of time by putting the list up front

  • @WARZONEBOXINGCLUB
    @WARZONEBOXINGCLUB 3 місяці тому

    Appreciate your breakdown of these scales and making it easy to learn. Thank you.

  • @jwm6314
    @jwm6314 6 місяців тому +1

    This is exactly what I needed right now in my learning curve. Thank you!

  • @alexdionne2556
    @alexdionne2556 4 місяці тому

    This is just the video I needed to piece these together😂 Well explained my guy, love it!

  • @CaptainBrash
    @CaptainBrash 5 місяців тому

    This is really cool, I've been spinning my wheels for a while and bored with just trying to learn songs.
    Answered a bunch of questions I had about the scales too even if a bunch of it went over my head.
    Probably a good excuse to get my Guitar Grimoire out xD

  • @jeremyp5210
    @jeremyp5210 3 місяці тому

    You are really good at teaching.

  • @sixthsense7
    @sixthsense7 28 днів тому

    Best video i ever found about the scales. Thanks

  • @eljayq
    @eljayq 3 місяці тому +1

    You are great bro! watching your videos from Lima, Perú. I am an upcoming artist, I do urban pop, melodic trap, everything that goes in "MUSICA URBANA"... but I have always loved to play the guitar. You have a unique way of explaining, thanks bro!

  • @Noah-lo9we
    @Noah-lo9we 7 місяців тому +3

    Dude thank you so much for this. This is exactly what I needed when I needed it lmao much appreciated 🙏🏻

  • @thesuperzfamilyvlog6607
    @thesuperzfamilyvlog6607 4 місяці тому

    I learned a lot! I'm a violinist and this made a lot of sense to me. I really appreciate this as I start on my guitar journey. Thanks!
    Now to re-watch and take a bunch of notes!

  • @stephansam537
    @stephansam537 29 днів тому

    I was searching for exactly that sort of video, that you so much, I was so lost before, well made!

  • @edcrutchfield3447
    @edcrutchfield3447 3 місяці тому

    You made this simple 🎊 congratulations

  • @jncdidier777
    @jncdidier777 5 місяців тому

    Excellent you have unpacked alot ,but your simplicity makes it easy to catch up with .
    Thanks

  • @Srobinson102
    @Srobinson102 7 місяців тому +3

    As a beginner, I REALLY struggled with scales being labelled "The Scale" because searching around the topic became almost impossible. I also think it's stupid that we called Position 1 Minor one shape but then Position 1 Major is a different shape, which also happens to be Position 2 of the minor. For me, position 1 is position 1, it's the same for major and minor with roots in different spots. It's far easier to remember and apply this way IMO.
    I'm taking lessons and my pathway to scales has been so clear and smooth because it all built on information I already knew.
    1. Shapes 1 and 2. Slide sits on the G string below the root on the D string. Slide is also where the bend is.
    2. Add Shape 3. Slide sits on the D string directly below the root on the A string. Slide is also where the bend is.
    3. Add Shape 4. Slide is on the B string, below the root on the G string. Slide is also where the bend is.
    4. Add Shape 5. Slide is on the A string, below the root on the E string. Slide is also a bend.
    5. Practice going 1 -> 2 -> 3 -> 4 -> 5 -> 1 and back.
    6. Practice 8th note phrasing with 1 bar on 1 bar off, always resolving to a root. Work through all 5 shapes.
    7. Press the speed up to 140 bpm of 8th note cookie cutter phrasing to the roots. Work through all 5 shapes.
    8. Add in hammer ons, bends and pull offs.
    9. Practice phrasing without always resolving.
    10. Solo.
    Hope this is helpful for someone or maybe even an alternative view point for you Kevin.

    • @Andre_tc
      @Andre_tc 7 місяців тому

      Slides are everywhere. Practice them in every string.
      "The " thing and different positions name for the same shape means you lack musical theory knowledge. It's ok if you don't want to learn it but don't call things you don't understand "stupid".

  • @edgelorddragneel1142
    @edgelorddragneel1142 6 місяців тому

    you are doing the lord's work. You don't know how much it is helping me, a self taught guitarist. Please make some on picking styles

  • @chefdave12118
    @chefdave12118 7 місяців тому +1

    This video is so helpful to me. I can not thank you enough for this breakdown. I'm only 2 months in and have been doing the Am Pentatonix ONLY not really know why or what to do with it. Just saw a YT vid doing the Am Pentatonix and did it. I can not wait to watch this video after work and go over them all and add a bunch to my practice

  • @felipetawagin99
    @felipetawagin99 2 місяці тому

    Thank you very much Kevin.

  • @chayhutchinson334
    @chayhutchinson334 5 місяців тому

    Exactly what I was looking for, great job!

  • @TheServal
    @TheServal 7 місяців тому +3

    I do like your style of teaching 😎

  • @jaimedominicpanelo7246
    @jaimedominicpanelo7246 6 місяців тому

    In playing entire chord progression, dont play the modes or scales vertically. Only up to 6 degrees of notes ( 3 notes per string) are to be played straight using the top 2 strings, then the next 2 strings will be played as the next octave with the next mode pattern, and so on. This appears playing diagonally descending and may be played ascending or combination. Remember to fit about 4 to 6 notes per beat to form 1 bar of lick pattern. Scales are guides to create your own lick patterns (with intervals or skipped notes, usually the 3rd and 5th degrees are skipped to sound tensional). These lick patterns must be connected with the next mode sequence using the same lick patterned on each of the different modes. In one phrase or one complete progression, at least 2 mode patterns are played in sequence.

  • @FuriousWeasel-09
    @FuriousWeasel-09 6 місяців тому +1

    Incredibly helpful

  • @Zslayer_13
    @Zslayer_13 3 місяці тому

    I learn the major and minor pentatonic scale in around 10 minutes, thanks for the video.

  • @goliviraja2941
    @goliviraja2941 5 місяців тому

    You are excellent, and inspiring to learning Guitarists. ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @sponbob5612
    @sponbob5612 Місяць тому

    great video. i’ve always thought about it differently tho. my thinking is very messy though i don’t think it’s something that should be taught

  • @ariclippoldt7423
    @ariclippoldt7423 3 місяці тому

    I would say chromatic scale is def important to learn. I felt lost for years after studying music theory for about 3 yrs in high school, then I stumbled upon the chromatic scale. After, music and all the other scales seemed to open up and flow. Rhythm and syncopation was even easier to understand for me.

  • @wayneswan3092
    @wayneswan3092 7 місяців тому +23

    Not going to lie, the "click bait" method worked! Cause i was like, " wait, 15??, what did I miss?" Thank you for the info! While I already know OF these, you reminded me to get back to practicing and memorizing them again.

    • @briandeckard6566
      @briandeckard6566 6 місяців тому +1

      Funny how we learn these things and then get out of practice and have to take a refresher course lol

    • @abcrx32j
      @abcrx32j 4 місяці тому

      It's funny, because it's just 5 scales, 7 if you want to consider minor scales as a different thing other than a mode of major. Or even if you want to count all modes as scales, it's still 12, since counting different positions of a scale as a different scale is just stupid

  • @DEXTER-zc2df
    @DEXTER-zc2df 3 місяці тому

    This dude is my hero

  • @babiikakes7922
    @babiikakes7922 6 місяців тому

    Started playing 2 years ago. This was extremely helpful. Thanks!

  • @birinhos
    @birinhos 5 місяців тому +2

    I know all off them but I do not consider myself advance player. Should include the blues.😅

  • @Cripsy85
    @Cripsy85 6 місяців тому +1

    5:20 - true however i dont understand why pentatonics scales are generally taught to end at the second(major) or third (minor)

  • @travisgotch161
    @travisgotch161 6 місяців тому +1

    You had me as soon as I saw the Peter Frampton album cover

  • @jeffrobodeenyehcmon5925
    @jeffrobodeenyehcmon5925 6 місяців тому

    I really like this video because I can just practice all these scales from one video. Thank you.

  • @libbyssubs6938
    @libbyssubs6938 21 день тому

    I watched the minor pentatonic scale video and immediately subscribed. I have trouble paying attention but ive already got the scale down fr

  • @troy_243
    @troy_243 7 місяців тому +3

    Great video!

  • @Ndlfk
    @Ndlfk 6 місяців тому

    Thank you sooo much!!!! I struggled so much with that!!!!

  • @raahamor2
    @raahamor2 3 місяці тому

    Thank you Thankyou so much i really needed this ❤

  • @gordoperochulo8526
    @gordoperochulo8526 6 місяців тому

    This video is a godsend thank you

  • @leognutzmann
    @leognutzmann 7 місяців тому

    Really good content, keep up with the good work!

  • @st3r23
    @st3r23 5 місяців тому

    Thanks for going into detail

  • @pokemousse9990
    @pokemousse9990 6 місяців тому +2

    We want more deep dives please

    • @kevinnickens
      @kevinnickens  6 місяців тому

      More deep dives, coming in hot!

  • @fighter_pilot
    @fighter_pilot 7 місяців тому

    I appreciate what you do bro. Keep putting put content.

  • @Herman-to1da
    @Herman-to1da 7 днів тому

    Indeed very important scales to know.

  • @carvelbell181
    @carvelbell181 3 місяці тому

    excellent tutorial

  • @yaelnata
    @yaelnata 6 місяців тому

    thank you so much this helps a ton 🙏🙏🙏

  • @Cutiepies-w1t
    @Cutiepies-w1t 25 днів тому +1

    There are many superstars that made a career of minor pentatonic only.

  • @firemonkey1015
    @firemonkey1015 5 місяців тому

    You should do a deep dive on modes next please! I’m confused why the root is always the starting note. Does it not follow pentatonic shapes? Do you always start a mode on the root?

  • @tzolk
    @tzolk 5 місяців тому

    gods work 🙏thank you!

  • @kevinbuenoartbywave
    @kevinbuenoartbywave 7 місяців тому

    Thank you so much Kevin for your hard work; can you organize your playlist so that I can watch it in order I would love to replay many of your videos and binge in a certain chronology, thanks in advance.

  • @gabrielputhenpurackal7296
    @gabrielputhenpurackal7296 6 місяців тому +5

    KEVIN : THE CONTENT IN THIS VIDEO IS NOT MEANT TO LEARN IN ONE SITTING
    meanwhile me who is about to finish learning all of this in one sitting

  • @AbhishekKujur-u4z
    @AbhishekKujur-u4z 6 місяців тому

    We gonna learn soon

  • @NIBZ444
    @NIBZ444 Місяць тому +1

    I wish you dropped this five years ago

  • @communistbread6241
    @communistbread6241 4 години тому

    amazing video

  • @TravisPhillips22
    @TravisPhillips22 2 місяці тому

    Best video!!!! Thank you!!!

  • @tom28753
    @tom28753 6 місяців тому

    Great lesson.

  • @BlackCanvasAudio
    @BlackCanvasAudio 6 місяців тому

    EXCELLENT LESSON!!!

  • @nate1964
    @nate1964 День тому +1

    I've been playing for a few years and I didn't practice scales, because I didn't understand their importance. Thanks for this video! Do you recommend learning all shapes/modes of 1 scale before progressing to the next scale or learn an individual mode and then move onto the next scale same mode?

    • @kevinnickens
      @kevinnickens  16 годин тому +1

      Glad the video is helpful! I recommend learning each scale in the order it’s presented here, so that the modes are just treated like new scales. But honestly, so long as you understand the theory behind the modes and why they’re all apart of the same scale, then it really doesn’t matter

    • @9StickNate
      @9StickNate 12 годин тому

      @@kevinnickens
      My bad…
      I asked the question before reading the list. 👍

  • @bigjimstream
    @bigjimstream 5 місяців тому

    Liked and subscribed. Thanks for the content. I do recommend going forward to provide exactly what you promise in the title or more. I think there is so much value in your video that people won't mind but overall it's not a good tactic imo.