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.
Online Scratch Paper: www.scottpauljohnson.com/scratch-paper
Scratch Paper Download: www.scottpauljohnson.com/print-outs
If you want to learn more about my online guitar school:
www.scottpauljohnson.com/patreon
I've got 180 lessons uploaded so far as well as over 50 creative writing challenges and an archive of over 90 live Q&A sessions. I'm always working on new content and working to make my Patreon community as welcoming, engaging, and fun as possible. Come check it out!
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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  • @ScottPaulJohnson
    @ScottPaulJohnson Жыл бұрын

    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

    @taato69

    Жыл бұрын

    I've got a question are you from Seattle? Cause I think you've mentioned before.

  • @ScottPaulJohnson

    @ScottPaulJohnson

    Жыл бұрын

    @@wayneblackwell3089 Hi Wayne! For now, that's my secret sauce. Maybe someday I'll talk about it!

  • @ScottPaulJohnson

    @ScottPaulJohnson

    Жыл бұрын

    @@taato69 Mario - I am originally from Seattle, but I don't live there anymore.

  • @taato69

    @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

    @jtron1991

    Жыл бұрын

    I love Marty But you're deff. Great at explaining 👌 Props

  • @michielkisteman
    @michielkisteman Жыл бұрын

    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

    @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

    @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

    @Peck_Bull

    Жыл бұрын

    Guys, absolutely agreed. Same situation here and I'm 42.

  • @1518bert

    @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

    @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.

  • @momoxd4439
    @momoxd4439 Жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @franciscocarreiro5434
    @franciscocarreiro5434 Жыл бұрын

    Didnt watched yet. But i’m so happy you are posting new videos 😄

  • @ScottPaulJohnson

    @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!

  • @benpoe4335
    @benpoe433511 ай бұрын

    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!

  • @hanzohattori4763
    @hanzohattori4763 Жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @segunyedoni1187
    @segunyedoni1187 Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @stevedkelly
    @stevedkelly Жыл бұрын

    You're the Bob Ross of guitar teaching. I love it

  • @ScottPaulJohnson

    @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

    @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.

  • @raydanielz9408
    @raydanielz9408 Жыл бұрын

    This channel is home to all aspiring guitarists. 😊🏡🎸🎶🎶🎶

  • @polowanienapytona7000
    @polowanienapytona7000Ай бұрын

    Probably the only YT channel about guitar that I watch and don’t feel like a complete idiot.

  • @ScottPaulJohnson

    @ScottPaulJohnson

    Ай бұрын

    Hey that means a lot to me. Thanks

  • @azizaziz7007
    @azizaziz7007 Жыл бұрын

    Scott is probably the best YT teacher. when guitar was a mystery to me, his lessons were the most impactful.

  • @ScottPaulJohnson

    @ScottPaulJohnson

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Aziz

  • @brucezz8222
    @brucezz8222 Жыл бұрын

    Can’t imagine how much time you spent on editing, it’s just awesome and you’re the best

  • @karlemilfaarup1624
    @karlemilfaarup1624 Жыл бұрын

    Simply the best out there! Thanks Scott!

  • @LovingColorado598
    @LovingColorado598 Жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @maxrusson
    @maxrusson Жыл бұрын

    welcome back! thank you for your lessons, they really help!

  • @divinecoffin
    @divinecoffin Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @Dylan-we5dz
    @Dylan-we5dz Жыл бұрын

    These are the best guides on KZread

  • @JosephFutsum
    @JosephFutsum Жыл бұрын

    coming from editing and creative experience, I appreciate every detail you have put into this video. It shows a ton of work done!

  • @MicaDeLaSierra
    @MicaDeLaSierra Жыл бұрын

    Your clases are one of the best on KZread. Love your style, thanks for sharing! 🙏❤️💛💚

  • @thetravellingtriker2410
    @thetravellingtriker2410 Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @JCGronewold
    @JCGronewold Жыл бұрын

    Glad your back on the tube!!!

  • @walt4670
    @walt4670 Жыл бұрын

    Scott! You're the best there is. Thank you for uploading this one!

  • @williamweiss3620
    @williamweiss3620 Жыл бұрын

    Another great lesson 👍. Thank you so much for your time and help. Love you all Bill.

  • @aldo4151
    @aldo4151 Жыл бұрын

    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 :)

  • @jonasxie5230
    @jonasxie5230 Жыл бұрын

    always happy to see your content !

  • @teleplayer7081
    @teleplayer7081 Жыл бұрын

    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

    @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

    @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

    @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. :)

  • @TKD187
    @TKD187 Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @FTFJohn
    @FTFJohn Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @pritam-lakra
    @pritam-lakra Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the upload.....looking forward to learn more cool stuffs from you. Please continue uploading, you're the best teacher ever.🤗

  • @genemcg8
    @genemcg8 Жыл бұрын

    You're the best Scott. Keep them coming.

  • @JosephFutsum
    @JosephFutsum Жыл бұрын

    HEYYY after a long time! I absolutely love your vids

  • @IncendiaDivinus
    @IncendiaDivinus Жыл бұрын

    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 !!

  • @pinguplays1
    @pinguplays1 Жыл бұрын

    wake up honey there's another premium scott paul johnson video

  • @lenjensen2126
    @lenjensen21268 ай бұрын

    Absolutely your the best ! You are amazing to teach the guitar! Could listen to you all day and then some !

  • @Funkitron5000
    @Funkitron5000 Жыл бұрын

    Dude your awesome, keep up the great work, it’s really helping me

  • @joelbrogmar4419
    @joelbrogmar44196 ай бұрын

    Thanks a lot Scott for this valuable lesson. It's a pure goldmine with information!

  • @billy.8486
    @billy.8486 Жыл бұрын

    Your videos are always sick and informational. Plus you seem like a really chill guy.

  • @thegolfordian6911
    @thegolfordian6911 Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @leeow3n
    @leeow3n Жыл бұрын

    Scott you're a brilliant buddy, bud. Appreciate what you're doing 🎸🌹

  • @ChingiWingi
    @ChingiWingi Жыл бұрын

    So glad you're back. That's going to be a great series

  • @ScottPaulJohnson

    @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.

  • @borderlineguitarguy
    @borderlineguitarguy Жыл бұрын

    351k subs from only twelve uploads.. That has to be some kind of record.. Especially for a guitar channel..

  • @ScottPaulJohnson

    @ScottPaulJohnson

    Жыл бұрын

    It's been three years since my channel exploded and I'm still bewildered, but extremely grateful

  • @SrinivasanChakravarthy

    @SrinivasanChakravarthy

    Жыл бұрын

    It's all in your note/tab overlays

  • @ifixeditforfun49
    @ifixeditforfun49 Жыл бұрын

    Your lessons and teaching style are phenomenal.

  • @TheSulfer
    @TheSulfer Жыл бұрын

    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

    @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

    @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

    @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!

  • @andrewdatar9880
    @andrewdatar9880 Жыл бұрын

    You rock, man! No other channel on youtube has such incredible onscreen fretboard visualization. Thanks so much for your efforts!

  • @ScottPaulJohnson

    @ScottPaulJohnson

    Жыл бұрын

    This is a scam! Ignore the telegram guy

  • @ScottPaulJohnson

    @ScottPaulJohnson

    Жыл бұрын

    I think I got rid of the comment, but please watch out for the "Telegram" scammers

  • @caiofabioalves2269
    @caiofabioalves22696 ай бұрын

    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

    @ScottPaulJohnson

    6 ай бұрын

    Hey thanks so much!

  • @mtbfreebirdTCB
    @mtbfreebirdTCB Жыл бұрын

    It feels good that you have started posting such an excellently simple idea to understand how it works... Keep up bro... Love from Sikkim

  • @pataleno
    @pataleno Жыл бұрын

    One of the best instructors on KZread.

  • @tonymccormick21
    @tonymccormick21 Жыл бұрын

    This is real teaching. So clear, makes it all easy to grasp

  • @ScottPaulJohnson

    @ScottPaulJohnson

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Tony. It's important for me to teach as clearly as I can

  • @kenkelly382
    @kenkelly382 Жыл бұрын

    Best lesson since your Caged Video which changed everything for me. Thank you for another breakthrough video.

  • @mikenoska9094
    @mikenoska90943 күн бұрын

    Great stuff, Scott! I love your style and your ethos. And that ghost guitar is amazing. Thanks!

  • @danielvitalis1858
    @danielvitalis1858 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Scott from Rio,Brazil. Tks a billions you are a great guy and a super great teatcher

  • @trusarmor4957
    @trusarmor495711 ай бұрын

    great teacher, great lesson and your visuals are so helpful.

  • @akijkl
    @akijkl7 ай бұрын

    Thank you Scott, you have good lessons and material.

  • @Kaiyan-xo8sz
    @Kaiyan-xo8sz Жыл бұрын

    Great major chords Caged lesson, the guitar fretboard illustrations are superb! thank you!

  • @xxcelr8rs
    @xxcelr8rs Жыл бұрын

    Most useful best guitar fretboard graphics. I'm saving this!!

  • @VoodooBossanova
    @VoodooBossanova Жыл бұрын

    Been in public Ed for a long time and want to say your pacing and style are right on the money. Congrats and thanks

  • @raydanielz9408
    @raydanielz9408 Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @ledzeppelin441
    @ledzeppelin441 Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @junssnow6415
    @junssnow6415 Жыл бұрын

    best guitar teacher in youtube 👍

  • @josephiscancelled2732
    @josephiscancelled2732 Жыл бұрын

    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.)

  • @der_ede6119
    @der_ede6119 Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @stevescontriano860
    @stevescontriano860 Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @SinghBivek
    @SinghBivek Жыл бұрын

    I love that you started posting videos again. ❤️

  • @ScottPaulJohnson

    @ScottPaulJohnson

    Жыл бұрын

    Me too!!

  • @vividkaucha9581
    @vividkaucha95815 ай бұрын

    You make me pick guitar again. Much love from NEPAL 🇳🇵

  • @mikestroud9969
    @mikestroud9969 Жыл бұрын

    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. 😎👍💯🎸🎸

  • @TheMrCharlytinguely
    @TheMrCharlytinguely Жыл бұрын

    That's so easier to understand it on a keyboard, still working at it and your display is really helpful, thank!

  • @shoots007
    @shoots007 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent lesson, as always, many thanks.

  • @markola
    @markola Жыл бұрын

    Love your lessons! You make these make sense!

  • @ScottPaulJohnson

    @ScottPaulJohnson

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! Glad you're getting something out of it.

  • @gracelee6350
    @gracelee6350 Жыл бұрын

    I like your lesson.

  • @andrewhalatyn3934
    @andrewhalatyn3934 Жыл бұрын

    Props to a great video! But your tech skills on the graphics supporting the video are equally impressive!👍

  • @satchyp9872
    @satchyp9872 Жыл бұрын

    you’re the best man thanks for uploading again

  • @ScottPaulJohnson

    @ScottPaulJohnson

    Жыл бұрын

    More to come!

  • @emmahillstv
    @emmahillstv Жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot I have learned a lot from you,you explain very well

  • @garylcampbell9964
    @garylcampbell9964 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Scott.

  • @polowanienapytona7000
    @polowanienapytona7000Ай бұрын

    Always top quality

  • @jerbear7952
    @jerbear7952 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @sarmentosaul899
    @sarmentosaul899 Жыл бұрын

    Very interesting the way you delivery the lesson...

  • @coltrane2323
    @coltrane2323 Жыл бұрын

    Really digging your channel :) Great job

  • @jasonmamabaylanan6689
    @jasonmamabaylanan6689 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for teaching a very specific ans precise.. I thanked God you're back.. Godbless

  • @ScottPaulJohnson

    @ScottPaulJohnson

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Jason! Feel free to come back once you've practiced a bit and tell me how its going!

  • @batfreak6897
    @batfreak6897 Жыл бұрын

    another fantastic vid. time to learn the notes on the board!

  • @almaguapa-sailboatliveaboa440
    @almaguapa-sailboatliveaboa440 Жыл бұрын

    You are an awesome YT teacher! Thx much!

  • @nickbnickb5262
    @nickbnickb5262 Жыл бұрын

    This another great explanation...thanks

  • @Shineysideup1
    @Shineysideup1 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome lesson Thanks!

  • @vdkylo7251
    @vdkylo7251 Жыл бұрын

    this actually helped me learn the cage system thank you

  • @eddierabinovich779
    @eddierabinovich779 Жыл бұрын

    Your videos are like platinum! Amazing content

  • @ScottPaulJohnson

    @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

  • @sammarchetti2484
    @sammarchetti2484 Жыл бұрын

    Great stuff, thanks

  • @benjaminbenjamin6240
    @benjaminbenjamin6240 Жыл бұрын

    Your explain is the most clear than other..4 me

  • @Marcelo_Mammana
    @Marcelo_Mammana Жыл бұрын

    Super great, as usual! Thanks!!!

  • @ScottPaulJohnson

    @ScottPaulJohnson

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much!

  • @advancepiano
    @advancepiano Жыл бұрын

    Sir u r gem... Thanks for this informative video🥰❤️❤️

  • @johnnytchung1762
    @johnnytchung1762 Жыл бұрын

    I really like this one ❤thanks

  • @petemullen6977
    @petemullen6977 Жыл бұрын

    Dude, you are awesome!

  • @danilojoaquino
    @danilojoaquino Жыл бұрын

    Such good idea to learn more

  • @EpicGamer.
    @EpicGamer. Жыл бұрын

    thanks man i learn from u easly

  • @felipesnet
    @felipesnet Жыл бұрын

    Amazing video, thanks, and the scratchpad on your website is clean, simple and very cool, thanks

  • @ErikChan
    @ErikChan Жыл бұрын

    super legit video!

  • @mr.mention5308
    @mr.mention5308 Жыл бұрын

    Pissed that I'm just finding this channel 3 days ago

  • @MbT379
    @MbT3792 ай бұрын

    Just awesome

  • @keovongvilaykeo4799
    @keovongvilaykeo4799 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks you again always great content 🙏👍

  • @ScottPaulJohnson

    @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!

  • @snejhog
    @snejhog Жыл бұрын

    Great lesson, thank you!

  • @ScottPaulJohnson

    @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.

  • @TR-gd8mn
    @TR-gd8mn Жыл бұрын

    this is basically how to play bass I think?? Thank you man.

  • @thegolfordian6911
    @thegolfordian6911 Жыл бұрын

    Just a FANTASTIC channel. coincidence side note, we have the same middle and last names. across the pond in the UK😊