Playing With Chords 01 | E & A across the whole neck
This is a guided practice, designed to go along with this practice track:
kzread.info/dash/bejne/p6Shm6eRqbizc7g.html
Also, I strongly recommend using note-name scratch paper so you can practice seeing these chords on the guitar neck at home.
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Scratch Paper Download: www.scottpauljohnson.com/print-outs
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This lesson is designed to give you something fun to work on without having to learn technical terms like "the tonic triad, the subdominant triad" or the names of different voicings like "first inversion" or "second inversion." You don't even have to know what it means to be "in the key of E Major." I was hoping to give you some complex things to consider but in a creative package.
I think too many teachers have traditionally said something like:" "You want to have fun and be creative with music? You have to be miserable for a few years first. Then, if you're still so excited about music, you will have earned your opportunity to be creative." In my opinion, it's usually better to start by being encouraging and giving tools for creativity without too much explaining. Then, the student can find questions to ask, giving momentum and purpose to learning music theory. Music Theory doesn't dictate what ought to be. It merely describes what has been up to this point.
I hope you enjoyed this "Playing with Chords" episode. If you post a video of yourself jamming to the jam track, feel free to tag it with #playingwithchords01 and #scottpauljohnson
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Dont' forget to check out the Jam Track that goes with this lesson: kzread.info/dash/bejne/p6Shm6eRqbizc7g.html Also, the online scratch paper is pretty helpful: www.scottpauljohnson.com/scratch-paper
@taato69
Жыл бұрын
I've got a question are you from Seattle? Cause I think you've mentioned before.
@ScottPaulJohnson
Жыл бұрын
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@ScottPaulJohnson
Жыл бұрын
@@taato69 Mario - I am originally from Seattle, but I don't live there anymore.
@taato69
Жыл бұрын
@@ScottPaulJohnson too bad cause I'm looking for a teacher 101 classes and I thought of you. Thank you for the good work you're doing.
@jtron1991
Жыл бұрын
I love Marty But you're deff. Great at explaining 👌 Props
I'm a 30 year old self-taught player and kinda stopped progressing. I'm not stupid or new to musical theory, but man your lessons unlock so much potential because you show it so simply and clearly! My band watches me grow and I'm in love with guitar again! THANK YOU.
@emmahillstv
Жыл бұрын
You're right sometimes guitarist failed or quit due to many reasons especially when there's no progress but me too I enjoyed watching this friend playing guitar I always learn a lot from you
@blue6633
Жыл бұрын
I've been playing guitar for over forty years and I'm self taught too I have to totally agree with you the Calm and Casual way he teaches is like a Beautiful breath of Fresh Air! He speaks clearly explaining things Perfectly! Excellent Excellent Excellent
@Peck_Bull
Жыл бұрын
Guys, absolutely agreed. Same situation here and I'm 42.
@1518bert
Жыл бұрын
You absolutely read my mind! I'm 32 and was starting to lose that fire for playing. I feel so motivated and excited now!
@TateGoneGood
Жыл бұрын
I agree with you man, this guy is the best guy on KZread at simplifying it and making it understandable to the self taught player. I started a month ago and can make sense out of these videos.
i hope this man knows that he has single handedly made me love music theory after not having played my guitar in about 3-4 years. scott and his videos are a treasure!
Didnt watched yet. But i’m so happy you are posting new videos 😄
@ScottPaulJohnson
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Francisco! I hope you enjoy it! It's not soloing-related, but it will help you understand the neck - but mostly, I think you'll enjoy it because it's fun!
As a college student, I bought an acoustic to “serenade the sweethearts ” and the action on it bruised my fingers. Now at 65, I have a renewed interest and your tutorials are awesome!
I've come across your Pentatonic scale and CAGED videos a few weeks ago. Those videos blew my mind and broke a wall that stopped me from advancing in playing guitar solo. Now, I can somewhat play some solo using Pentatonic scales and still experimenting. I love how you include super helpful, real-time visuals on the guitar fretboard in your lessons. It really helped me understand the lesson much quicker compared to having my brain wrecked, trying to put up imaginary dots on my fretboard. Thank you so much for giving out these superb lessons. You are without a doubt, an excellent teacher! Once again, I thank you!
He is the best teacher on KZread for me so far , I’m not flattering , he teaches very difficult things in a very understandable manner
You're the Bob Ross of guitar teaching. I love it
@ScottPaulJohnson
Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thanks! What a compliment! Would you like to see more lessons like this? Breaking down a chord progression with all the places to play it? Maybe some are soloing, some are chord progressions, sometimes with 7ths and 9ths?
@stevedkelly
Жыл бұрын
@@ScottPaulJohnson Please! I play guitar and bass, but never really bothered with theory. You make it way easier to learn than any other music teacher I've been to or seen on KZread.
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Probably the only YT channel about guitar that I watch and don’t feel like a complete idiot.
@ScottPaulJohnson
Ай бұрын
Hey that means a lot to me. Thanks
Scott is probably the best YT teacher. when guitar was a mystery to me, his lessons were the most impactful.
@ScottPaulJohnson
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Aziz
Can’t imagine how much time you spent on editing, it’s just awesome and you’re the best
Simply the best out there! Thanks Scott!
Thank you for that lesson! It is so helpful to see it on the fret board while you demonstrate. I have watched lots of videos and end up replaying them 10 times to see what they are doing but you make it easy to follow and SEE with your graphics! As a beginner I did not know that the entire fret board repeats after fret 12. Wow. Your caged video is great too!
welcome back! thank you for your lessons, they really help!
I love your videos. You make guitar music theory so approachable. I’ve been playing for a little over 6 months with the help of your videos & I feel really confident.
These are the best guides on KZread
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Hi Scott, from Australia. Just started learning and your videos are really great. You have a gift for explaining guitar, for me anyway. I really hope you continue uploading your lessons. I am so glad now I have found your channel, All the best Cheers
Glad your back on the tube!!!
Scott! You're the best there is. Thank you for uploading this one!
Another great lesson 👍. Thank you so much for your time and help. Love you all Bill.
You're the best teacher for beginner/intermediate guitarists. Your materials are always great, straight to the point, extremely easy to understand. Thanks for making these videos for us :)
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I wish you were my neighbor. Man I would wash your vehicle, mow the grass just to show you how appreciative I am for all that you do. Thank you so much for your lessons and your time. This is a lesson that is perfect to learn if your playing alongside with someone.
@teleplayer7081
Жыл бұрын
I'm not sure how to reply on telegram :(. I will Google it and see if I can do it. Is it as difficult as playing guitar? Lol.... ;)
@ScottPaulJohnson
Жыл бұрын
I hope you didn't get scammed! Someone was posing as me trying to get people to message them on Telegram!
@teleplayer7081
Жыл бұрын
@@ScottPaulJohnson nope I didn't. The same thing happened to me on another channel and someone caught on instantly and messaged me like you did and said it's a scam. :)
I wish every guitar tutorial was like this, it makes it a lot easier to see what you're doing with this setup you have
Scott I’m a 45 year old pro guitar player been playing Hard Rock, Margaritaville Casino, etc all around Oklahoma for over a decade. I always enjoy your videos. I always find something new. Thanks
Thanks for the upload.....looking forward to learn more cool stuffs from you. Please continue uploading, you're the best teacher ever.🤗
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Scott thank you for all the schooling.. you have an uncanny ability to convey ideas. somehow I used to shy away from the CAGED ideas until I checked your lesson. you made it so simple. I am ever eternally grateful my friend. Stay safe big cheese !!
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Dude your awesome, keep up the great work, it’s really helping me
Thanks a lot Scott for this valuable lesson. It's a pure goldmine with information!
Your videos are always sick and informational. Plus you seem like a really chill guy.
Only recently clicked on to your channel, caged system vlog, subscribed immediately. Light Bulb moment is not big enough to describe how the information came across. in all my years (64) the best teacher, teaching method and content. Not enough words, many thanks
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So glad you're back. That's going to be a great series
@ScottPaulJohnson
Жыл бұрын
If you spend some time practicing, come back and let me know how it went. I haven't filmed the next one yet and I'm trying to gauge how deep to go with the next one.
351k subs from only twelve uploads.. That has to be some kind of record.. Especially for a guitar channel..
@ScottPaulJohnson
Жыл бұрын
It's been three years since my channel exploded and I'm still bewildered, but extremely grateful
@SrinivasanChakravarthy
Жыл бұрын
It's all in your note/tab overlays
Your lessons and teaching style are phenomenal.
I'm new to the guitar, and I feel like I overwhelmed myself by diving in music theory, CAGED, pentatonics even I am still having a hard time with barre chords. And I find Scott's lessons the easiest to digests as a beginner, I can't even believe these are free. Thank you very much!
@iAmMattN
Жыл бұрын
Oh yeah, barre chords are hard to get down. I've found over time, that three string chords sound better and feel better.. (especially when playing with a bassist) maybe emphasize playing those shapes across the fret board (up to fret 12) smoothly and with a metronome or backing track. Try thinking of barre chords as lower on the totem poll of priorities.
@TheSulfer
Жыл бұрын
Oh wow I really didnt think of it that way@@iAmMattN that's a really sound advice thanks! I just realized I'm hurting myself trying to make barre chords sound good and also makes me frustrated
@ifensler
Жыл бұрын
@@TheSulfer I remember when I was learning barre chords, it helped to just look at exactly what notes your first finger is playing. Because once you realize you don't really need to barre across all the strings and it's really only 1 or 2 that matter, it becomes so much easier. Also, I know some people have better luck wrapping the thumb around for those chords, but I decided to just learn both 😂 they both have their time and place. But like the other guy said, it's probably more beneficial to focus on your triads. More practical and really help with your theory. Once you connect your triads to the scale positions and arpeggios, your playing will explode!
You rock, man! No other channel on youtube has such incredible onscreen fretboard visualization. Thanks so much for your efforts!
@ScottPaulJohnson
Жыл бұрын
This is a scam! Ignore the telegram guy
@ScottPaulJohnson
Жыл бұрын
I think I got rid of the comment, but please watch out for the "Telegram" scammers
Awesome content!!! I'm impressed. I think everybody should suport this guy for giving us such high quality materials to study! Congrats teacher Scott!
@ScottPaulJohnson
6 ай бұрын
Hey thanks so much!
It feels good that you have started posting such an excellently simple idea to understand how it works... Keep up bro... Love from Sikkim
One of the best instructors on KZread.
This is real teaching. So clear, makes it all easy to grasp
@ScottPaulJohnson
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Tony. It's important for me to teach as clearly as I can
Best lesson since your Caged Video which changed everything for me. Thank you for another breakthrough video.
Great stuff, Scott! I love your style and your ethos. And that ghost guitar is amazing. Thanks!
Hi Scott from Rio,Brazil. Tks a billions you are a great guy and a super great teatcher
great teacher, great lesson and your visuals are so helpful.
Thank you Scott, you have good lessons and material.
Great major chords Caged lesson, the guitar fretboard illustrations are superb! thank you!
Most useful best guitar fretboard graphics. I'm saving this!!
Been in public Ed for a long time and want to say your pacing and style are right on the money. Congrats and thanks
Merry Christmas to you Scott. 🌲🎅🎄🥂🍾☃️😊. Thank you for sharing your guitar experience with us. You are a God send to us. 🙏. I bow to you sir
Mr. Johnson Thanks a Lot, Many Persons will be happy to walk the way of learning the guitar play with the explanations on your channel thanks for the TIME , from Seattle WA your Friend Jose
best guitar teacher in youtube 👍
I feel like this guy is trying to prep me for the big talent contest and I'm his hopeless student, but through hard work and plenty of montages, he's gonna get me there. (You're an A-class teacher, dude.)
In this video I can be more focused on what the teacher says and try to teach… why is it so? It keep things simple and not overloaded! I like it
Wow Scott. I really enjoy watching you on your videos. I am almost in intermediate guitar player but I play chords only. Oh classic rock mostly Beatles. Your videos are so calm and informative I just wanted to say thank you again and I appreciate your effort
I love that you started posting videos again. ❤️
@ScottPaulJohnson
Жыл бұрын
Me too!!
You make me pick guitar again. Much love from NEPAL 🇳🇵
Great job Scott. Your one of the best Teachers. You have lots of patience and knowledge. Like the way you make your videos. You Rock Bro. I study them. Thanks Man. 😎👍💯🎸🎸
That's so easier to understand it on a keyboard, still working at it and your display is really helpful, thank!
Excellent lesson, as always, many thanks.
Love your lessons! You make these make sense!
@ScottPaulJohnson
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Glad you're getting something out of it.
I like your lesson.
Props to a great video! But your tech skills on the graphics supporting the video are equally impressive!👍
you’re the best man thanks for uploading again
@ScottPaulJohnson
Жыл бұрын
More to come!
Thanks a lot I have learned a lot from you,you explain very well
Thank you Scott.
Always top quality
Thank you thank you thank you. I've been "Playing for 25 years". In the last two days three of your videos and one from Shred took me to a completely different plane. I have fairly good fingers but my theory has always been noise on the battle field. I feel like you just showed me the matrix.
Very interesting the way you delivery the lesson...
Really digging your channel :) Great job
Thank you so much for teaching a very specific ans precise.. I thanked God you're back.. Godbless
@ScottPaulJohnson
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Jason! Feel free to come back once you've practiced a bit and tell me how its going!
another fantastic vid. time to learn the notes on the board!
You are an awesome YT teacher! Thx much!
This another great explanation...thanks
Awesome lesson Thanks!
this actually helped me learn the cage system thank you
Your videos are like platinum! Amazing content
@ScottPaulJohnson
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Eddie! I appreciate that! I hope you enjoy this lesson. It will help a lot to use the scratch paper and jam track
Great stuff, thanks
Your explain is the most clear than other..4 me
Super great, as usual! Thanks!!!
@ScottPaulJohnson
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
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I really like this one ❤thanks
Dude, you are awesome!
Such good idea to learn more
thanks man i learn from u easly
Amazing video, thanks, and the scratchpad on your website is clean, simple and very cool, thanks
super legit video!
Pissed that I'm just finding this channel 3 days ago
Just awesome
Thanks you again always great content 🙏👍
@ScottPaulJohnson
Жыл бұрын
Glad you appreciate the lesson. If you do spend some time with this lesson, come back later and let me know how it's going!
Great lesson, thank you!
@ScottPaulJohnson
Жыл бұрын
You're welcome, Jens! If you spent some time practicing, please come back and let me know how it went. Was it fun? Did you get used to finding those other E and A chords up the neck? That kind of thing.
this is basically how to play bass I think?? Thank you man.
Just a FANTASTIC channel. coincidence side note, we have the same middle and last names. across the pond in the UK😊