How to Build Major & Minor GUITAR Chords from a Major Scale

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In this lesson, I show how to use a major scale to build major and minor chords all over the fingerboard. From there, I offer a fun way to practice getting to know the fingerboard by exploring a small area at a time, gradually building up. It's important to explore and tinker with different variations and arrangements of roots, thirds, and fifths. I hope you enjoy!

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    3 жыл бұрын

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    3 жыл бұрын

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    3 жыл бұрын

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    @axslinger99

    2 жыл бұрын

    Happy little scales.

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    Жыл бұрын

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    3 жыл бұрын

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    3 жыл бұрын

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    3 жыл бұрын

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    3 жыл бұрын

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    @charlie.tt43 жыл бұрын

    I learned more from watching three of your videos than I have in my eight months of playing guitar and failing go get into theory. To be fair, I wasn’t very motivated before, but you also just make it so, so easy to understand. There’s something very nice about learning theory that you can immediately apply and try for yourself. So thank you for uploading these videos!!

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    3 жыл бұрын

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    This is a very welcome lesson, especially for the poor or elderly folk who unfortunately are unable to finance a Patreon donation. Hopefully they will continue for their benefit .... have a Happy New Year Scott.

  • @ScottPaulJohnson

    @ScottPaulJohnson

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Phil! Good to hear from you again! Keep in mind, the Patreon is not a donation, its an entire guitar lesson ecosystem!

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    @philjames1019

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ScottPaulJohnson Thanks Scott. Point taken on board my friend ... but what I meant is, it is still expense that cannot be afforded by many folk due to finances ... perhaps the word "donation" was incorrectly used. Any way, as I mentioned, Happy New Year to you....

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    3 жыл бұрын

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    @ScottPaulJohnson

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@philjames1019 I didn't mean to sic the dogs on you! It was just one of the first comments on this video and people often assume that a Patreon is just a place to support someone's KZread channel. For the people who don't know, I wanted to clarify that it's a whole learning experience. I appreciate you being here and being supportive! I harbor no ill feelings toward those who can't afford or are not interested in joining my patreon! Take care, Phil! Happy New Year!

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    What a fantastic work. Never seen something like this that has so much clarity. Thank you for this lesson.

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    I have watched many guitar videos but understand my guitar the most because of you. Thank you

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    3 жыл бұрын

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    Great to see you back... love your lessons!! Thank you!!

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    @mikehussey56823 жыл бұрын

    You have no idea how long I've been waiting for you to upload again. Thank you for your time and patience, making these videos. You make learning theory fun. Once I get back on my feet, I'll definitely become a patreon.

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    @harmlesscreationsofthegree12483 жыл бұрын

    You’re clarity of explanation and ability to demystify these concepts is immensely helpful to a novice like me. Thanks!

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    @Amatteus3 жыл бұрын

    I think you are one of the best guitar teachers in the world. At least among the 50 I have seen on internet.. Great explanations, helping understand real things, with arguments., great knoledge... .. great graphics . Keep doing more videos. You will have succes for sure. No one explain things so well.

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    @ark8tct3 жыл бұрын

    3:07 Major Scale (‘A’ Major Scale) 3:18 Major Chord (‘A’ Major Chord/ Triad) 1,3,5 7:53 Major Scale (‘D’ Major Scale) 8:24 Major Chord (‘D’ Major Chord/ Triad) 1,3,5 11:08 Minor Chords 11:16 Major Scale (‘A’ Major Scale) 11:35 Minor Chord (‘A’ Minor Chrd/ Triad) 1,3*,5 11:32 Major Scale (‘E’ Major Scale) 12:53 Major Chord (‘E’ Major Chrd/ Triad) 1,3,5 13:36 Minor Chord (‘E’ Minor Chrd/ Triad) 1,3*,5

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    @Henry-kn9zg

    3 жыл бұрын

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    3 жыл бұрын

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    @pelaobong3 жыл бұрын

    Man your videos are AMAZING!! I really struggled looking for this type of info around internet, but the way you teach it is so organized and well displayed.. watching 3 of your videos made me understand what I tried to get on my own for months. So thanks a lot, hope your channel gets even bigger and maybe some more videos :)

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    @ikigai473 жыл бұрын

    Hooray! 2020 did not claim Scott Paul Johnson, no sir!

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    2020 ending with da bang (boom-boom)

  • @jasoncunningham7787
    @jasoncunningham77873 жыл бұрын

    Love these videos Scott, they are so helpful and distinctive. LOVE when you do this. thank you!!!

  • @sujayanarula3913
    @sujayanarula39133 жыл бұрын

    This is exactly what I was working on since yesterday, I found the print outs which was printed out long time ago and forgotten all about it since I wasn’t interested in learning in depth 😄 Whatever little I learnt made me learn all the more, so this lesson is supporting it, so thanks a heaps! You are a fabulous teacher😊👏🏼

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    @breadfaybianfabian35973 жыл бұрын

    Good ol' spooky hands

  • @ScottPaulJohnson

    @ScottPaulJohnson

    3 жыл бұрын

    hehehe

  • @Max-fv6mk
    @Max-fv6mk3 жыл бұрын

    Your tutorials are invaluable man, Even though I already knew triads I learned a lot from this. Hope you make more vids soon!

  • @guitarsandstufftoo3902
    @guitarsandstufftoo39023 жыл бұрын

    This is truly outstanding comprehension of the fretboard and teaching methods!

  • @frankiec2765
    @frankiec27653 жыл бұрын

    Greetings from NY! Glad to see you're back man. Happy New Year Scott! :-)

  • @bret4033
    @bret40333 жыл бұрын

    So stoked to see you back man. You’re incredible! I found myself at multiple times the past year or so just looking at your uploads by most recent to see if anything new came. I had almost lost hope my theory Jedi had left. Then one day like a Phoenix he returns!

  • @ChrisLegg17
    @ChrisLegg172 жыл бұрын

    You must understand how you process your own thoughts when learning really well in order to be able to explain things like you do. Natural born teacher.

  • @loginuser010
    @loginuser0103 жыл бұрын

    Hope all is well. It's great to see you back on KZread, your lessons are intuitive and informative. Love how you got right on with it too, no rambling around. Looking forward to more great lessons.

  • @59aml
    @59aml3 жыл бұрын

    Its so nice to have you back. Thank you.

  • @ethancorrea948
    @ethancorrea9483 жыл бұрын

    Glad to see you back! Hope you can keep posting frequently I love your lessons and they help a lot!

  • @samb-h9441
    @samb-h94413 жыл бұрын

    Yesss you're back!

  • @andrewharland1802
    @andrewharland18023 жыл бұрын

    Dude I struggled in a rut for a long time. Your videos have been without doubt the biggest influence on my progress on guitar. Brilliant approach to teaching

  • @MrK-ti5lt
    @MrK-ti5lt3 жыл бұрын

    I bought a printer solely to follow along with your charts and grow as a musician. Welcome back and thank you for your music theory vids! You're a great teacher

  • @gavsterw
    @gavsterw3 жыл бұрын

    bruh this is a hell of a video. i already had a small understanding of most of the concepts but you brought it together in a way i never was able to see before.

  • @MySundaybmx
    @MySundaybmx3 жыл бұрын

    Welcome back!!! learned scales a few months back thanks to you, by far the most well explained and shot videos on yt

  • @andypoulton8106
    @andypoulton81063 жыл бұрын

    Great see you back! Love your style and content. 🙏

  • @madduey6155
    @madduey61553 жыл бұрын

    Yoooooo! Love your vids. Been waiting a while for this 👍

  • @GreenManalichi
    @GreenManalichi3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Scott.... your past videos were very helpful in learning the scales and also the 3 string chords... i for one am grateful to see you return

  • @jamesmitchell2804
    @jamesmitchell28043 жыл бұрын

    You are absolutely the best guitar teacher man. Look forward to more of your lessons.

  • @BugonRug
    @BugonRug3 жыл бұрын

    Scott you make fantastic content. Your tutorials are clear, educational, and interesting. We all appreciate the time and effort you put into making sure we learn. You are one of if not the greatest guitar tutors on KZread. Keep it up my friend!

  • @7-elevenmanager
    @7-elevenmanager3 жыл бұрын

    I figured out all of this myself but it happened through watching numerous videos over months. All I had to do was watch this guy. Wish I would have discovered him earlier.😢

  • @numetal621621
    @numetal6216213 жыл бұрын

    Nice to have you back with great lessons

  • @rawballs69
    @rawballs693 жыл бұрын

    Glad to see you back with more content 👍...soo i was watchin this thinkin yeah yeah i know all this!!...but the way you display whats actually going on with example at the end was how i needed to see it to understand...Thats why i like your vids👍👍👍

  • @yours.trustworthy
    @yours.trustworthy3 жыл бұрын

    Stop 🛑 here- No more need to search 🔦 for Guitar 🎸 lessons anymore. Thanks for your unique style of teaching. Regards for lots of efforts. Too good

  • @JoeMinarik
    @JoeMinarik3 жыл бұрын

    Welcome back! Fantastic video, great explanations... THANK YOU!!!

  • @danyberg4963
    @danyberg49633 жыл бұрын

    Truly, again an amazing lesson from scott Paul Johnson and just when i needed it the most. Good to see you in good health, the way you teach is superb! Thank you and best wishes for 2021!

  • @sssplllattt
    @sssplllattt2 жыл бұрын

    your videos are insanely helpful. even though every musician started their journey as a beginner, you possess a great understanding of what it's like to be one, which makes it so much easier to grasp, at least for me. it shows in how you pace a lesson, how you translate musical "common sense" for laymen AND in how you edit the videos. your editing is highly unique and extremely valuable. thank you very much!

  • @marianosaab2694
    @marianosaab26943 жыл бұрын

    So happy you're back. Thanks for such a great lesson.

  • @PalaceFan
    @PalaceFan3 жыл бұрын

    🙌 brilliant as always, welcome back, and thanks for another invaluable lesson!

  • @pjita2225
    @pjita22253 жыл бұрын

    You are the teacher everyone needs and I never had, I think somehow KZread should give you a special/extra reward for your videos

  • @PhilippeVaz
    @PhilippeVaz3 жыл бұрын

    Omg, the best animations for guitar lessons on KZread, this makes all the difference, you're a great teacher! I knowned already this stuff but it takes me months of learning to understand that, I wish I have seen videos like yours before, i had learned a lot quicker for sure !

  • @sandywill63
    @sandywill633 жыл бұрын

    You have no idea how happy I am to see you! I am 57, started playing at 8 and didn't understand anything until I watched your video's. I have watched them all multiple times and I've already watched this ine 3 x😅

  • @joeym.delgado7144
    @joeym.delgado71443 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Scott. You're a great start to 2021!

  • @abidmorshed5980
    @abidmorshed59803 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much man! You have no idea how much your lessons helps me. So glad you are back!

  • @JakiBell
    @JakiBell3 жыл бұрын

    I've been learning to play the guitar for a while but only recently started learning where the notes are. Your videos are a massive eureka moment! A whole new world is opening up. Thank you!

  • @GSFuzz
    @GSFuzz3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you back scott!!

  • @archangelmichael9037
    @archangelmichael90373 жыл бұрын

    Fab to see you back , certainly have great & improving method . 'Thanks n Cheers' for the Newyear

  • @dustinphillips2855
    @dustinphillips28553 жыл бұрын

    Just found your channel and it is exactly what I have been looking for. I have read theory books watched videos but your caged system video blew my mind. It was so simple and made so much sense. Please keep making videos!

  • @KwLaz
    @KwLaz3 жыл бұрын

    He's back!! I felt so lonely all this time! 😅😅 You are the best!

  • @arkarhtut9740
    @arkarhtut97403 жыл бұрын

    I am so glad that you're back❤

  • @rasmadrak
    @rasmadrak3 жыл бұрын

    I just wanted to say that I appreciate you doing this. Really cool of you, and I think you're great at explaining things easily and fun. Keep up the great work! \m/

  • @evangarydeans
    @evangarydeans2 жыл бұрын

    Dude, I was so so struggling to understand this exactly topic, and now 3/4 of the way through the video I have had the epiphany and I am beginning to understand finally. Words cannot express thanks. Please come back soon!

  • @musashimiyamoto8998
    @musashimiyamoto89983 жыл бұрын

    You've taught me more on theory and understanding the guitar in your videos then I've learnt in the last 10 years , honestly the best teacher on KZread when it comes to understanding how to play and theory, the editing of your videos are amazingly helpful !

  • @Reccky39131
    @Reccky391313 жыл бұрын

    thank you for coming back!!

  • @loosebolts4537
    @loosebolts4537 Жыл бұрын

    @scott paul you literally taught me so much, I’ve been looking through so many videos to learn and yours are really the videos I learned the most useful thank you my man!