KZreadrs should be taking notes: How to make a video that a thousand others have made, but a thousand times better!

@EricHaugenGuitar

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nicko!

@swankyfuton9272

3 жыл бұрын

Thats also Shannon Hoons daughters name. Cool

@Lean6

3 жыл бұрын

WITHOUT commercials no less.

@mrtanica

2 жыл бұрын

thats exactly what i was thinking

@soci.3879

2 жыл бұрын

Reading this comment was a rollercoaster lmao

You had me at "Theory that's not on my fretboard, I've got no time for"

Dude I think you're my kind of teacher. I've been trying to learn the most basic of basic music theory, as this video shows, and it never clicked until now. This video renewed my excitement to keep playing guitar after kinda getting into a slump. Thank you so much!

@EricHaugenGuitar

3 жыл бұрын

Yay! I try to keep things as simple as possible! Stay tuned - I've got another one of these on minor keys coming on friday :-)

@MiscDotGeek

2 жыл бұрын

@@EricHaugenGuitar Yeah I'm right there with the OP. This... I needed this. Thank you. Also 1 5 6 4 (BEATO)

@budibudi9199

2 жыл бұрын

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As a guitar teacher myself, this is always the number one video I recommend to students when they want to develop their theory. Eric you do a wonderful job of breaking things down in a digestible way. 10/10

@EricHaugenGuitar

Жыл бұрын

Thanks my brother!

Not only is Eric a fantastic guitarist & teacher but also he's an awesome person. So calm, relaxed & explains things so clearly. Thankyou

@EricHaugenGuitar

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul! I try to keep it chill (and informative)!

I have Multiple Sclerosis and thought trying an instrument would help with my fine motor skills and dexterity. I honestly am tearing up because your channel is giving me SO much hope that I might actually understand. I can’t thank you enough. You are helping people better their health … thank you.

@EricHaugenGuitar

Жыл бұрын

That makes me so happy to hear - music is supposed to be magical and fun! One of my good friends has MS and it's quite the rollercoaster!

The pop country improvisation is the best part of this video!! Classic!

Been a guitar player for 20 years. I've never seen/heard someone explain theory as well as you did. Incredible video. I learned stuff!

This is just perfect. After 10 years of aging guitar I sat down a few months ago to learn theory. I have mostly learned the notes and fundamentals like major scale and pentatonic. Definitely feel like I'm in a rut right now though. This helped

@EricHaugenGuitar

3 жыл бұрын

Yay! Common chord progressions and little fills - that's what comes next!

You won me over at "annoying circle of fifths"! Been trying to.wrap my head around that since high school jazz band in the 1980s. Thank you!

@EricHaugenGuitar

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah! It's not necessary for rock and blues guitar! Stay tuned - I have a vid about minor keys coming out friday :-)

This is the first Eric Haugen video that I've seen. Just subscribed cuz THIS VIDEO IS GOLD.

I watched this for 2 minutes and already realized this is the video I’ve been looking 10 years for. Muchos gracias.

Huh so this explains why going from an A to an F shaped barre chord (like in Under The Bridge) sounds so nice - It's going from the I to the V in any scale. Thanks Eric! Your series really helps tie the few, random bits and pieces of music theory I've learned together.

Say it's name and take away its mystery love that line. Great Job!

This is exactly the video I needed right now. I've been looking for beginner theory vids - but I really resonate with your teaching compared to the plethora of guitarists/youtubers out there. Thank you dearly!

@EricHaugenGuitar

3 жыл бұрын

Yay! I totally recognize how intimidating theory can be - us teachers love to get carried away and show all the thousands of possibilities. I try to stay on target and keep it as digestible as possible!

@crimfan

3 жыл бұрын

This vid is really nice. If you want a deeper dive, I highly recommend checking out the channel Signals Music Studio. Jake Lizzio does a great job of showing how to apply things. He usually takes a concept like "Dorian mode" and then shows how to write a tune using Dorian, illustrating how everything works along the way.

@lancecass8997

3 жыл бұрын

@@crimfan absolutely. Spent a year searching for good teachers on KZread. Out of hundreds, only found about a dozen good ones. This channel, Eric's, and Jake's Signals Music are among the Very best! I'm glad you've found them also and are sharing it with others.

Too cool you mention Adrian as a valuable channel, as during the last years you and him have been the main "reason" for my guitar progress. Have a nice week-end !

@mcvicardotneil

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed - they make Fridays better.

@koho

3 жыл бұрын

For me too. And Eric and Adrian are a perfect complement to each other.

@jer8525

3 жыл бұрын

The two best youtubers

@EricHaugenGuitar

3 жыл бұрын

Adrian's a great guy - we chat back and forth often on instagram :-) One day we'll do some kind of collab!

After 16 years playing and trying to codify my playing from years in the math rock alternate tuning wilderness, I find my ear is always streets ahead of my theory knowledge. I can move between jazzy or complex voicings and hear when I'm meant to go, but there's always a missing piece of chordal knowledge to nail down what I actually want. After this long, fudging it to get a satisfying riff isn't cutting the mustard. Recently I've been trying to play modal passages based on my root chord, trying to consciously know where I am each time and importantly why and how it resolves. Cheers Eric for helping us along the way.

@EricHaugenGuitar

3 жыл бұрын

Ah yes MODES! Keeping them in context is the main thing! Smart move!

I stumbled on Eric’s video this afternoon, I feel like there’s a vast knowledge of learning inside this dudes mind but we just gonna chill and gradually lean things

(i love when you point when you are making a point - i do the same thing in my teaching.) sometimes i wonder what my playing would have been like if i had these videos as teenager when i was first learning how to hammer out power chords and cowboy chords and droning for days.

@EricHaugenGuitar

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Robert! I love a well-placed expletive to really drive a point home too :-)

I love how chilled out you are and relaxed, it’s contagious, in a world where we are all rushing to get better, keeping it calm and patient. Great video , thank Eric 👍👍

Eric, 59 year old new player here 6 months into it and stalled out. Stumbled upon this early this morning (thanks algorithms!) and haven't put the little Gretsch Jim Dandy down since. I've made more progress this afternoon than I have in three months. More please! Sign me up. Your style, presentation, obvious talent and dedication to your craft, along with a great sense of humour have made this fun again, kudos to you for sharing with us and a heartfelt thank you. Now....back to that ever so addictive 1, 5, 6, 4 strummed up tempo! 😎.....

@EricHaugenGuitar

3 жыл бұрын

Yay! It makes me so happy to hear! To know that clicking on one of my vids energizes and encourages people - so cool!

I have been studying fretboard notes and scales and CAGED over the past few months, but I didn’t understand how to make use of them until now. This video pulls it all together and makes it practical. Thank you!

I've been trying to find a good explanation of where to start with music theory. This video was perfectly coherent and easy to understand. Thank you! I will no doubt be returning to your channel.

I have literally been watching KZread videos trying to learn to be a better guitarist for two years and I just now came across to you. Wow! I learn more in this one video I have half of the thousands of other videos I’ve watched. Bravo yes. I look forward to learning a lot more. Keep doing you! you’re doing it right

This video is incredible! I have been playing for over 10 years, I used to have teachers when I started but then I just went at it on my own. I felt like I had stunted completely until you tied it all together in a way that made sense. Thank you so much Eric!

@EricHaugenGuitar

2 жыл бұрын

Yay! That's what i love to hear!

"Haugenomics", haha, Jeremy is a genius! Since I started playing the piano over the past year, my eyes were opened to the usefulness of the circle of fifths ("hmmm, how many black keys do I play in a D major scale... 0 in C, 1 in G, so 2 in D!") Victor Wooten also has a great video called "Music theory is simple!" which uses the concept in an interesting way. That said, I agree, listen to Eric regarding its usefulness for the guitar! Gonna recommend this video to people I know that ask me about theory. Take care man! - Chris

@EricHaugenGuitar

3 жыл бұрын

Yay! Thanks Chris - spread the word!

I’ve been wondering what I need to learn to advance my music theory. This video is a great, simple explanation of what I need to know. Rock on!

Your tuition and company is always a pleasure. Thanks.

Congrats on 100k ! I really appreciate your channel and approach!

I like everything right up to the 9 minute mark when you introduced the D scale and chords. After teaching guitar professionally for 20+ years, I can just imagine the look of puzzlement on my students' faces when they hear me say F# and C#. This is why I always, ALWAYS teach the INTERVALS between the notes starting with the C scale, and with building diatonic triads on every note in that scale. Easy-peasy. And it forms a logical basis for building scales and diatonic chords in every scale further down the line. Having said that, your YT lessons are some of the easiest and most approachable I've experienced to date. It more or less follows my philosophy of teaching guitar, which is "Don't give them a fish (song) - teach them HOW to fish (play)". Marty S is too slow and dumbed down. I don't want to give my students a fish by teaching songs. Rick B is super-smart and WAY too deep for most beginner/intermediate guitar students. I don't want to try and teach my students the art of fly-fishing, either. But I do want them to know which rod and reel to use (guitar), how to rig that rod and reel (strings, pick/pluck, and strum), and show them WHERE to find the fish (choose a song that utilizes the lesson/technique). Once they grasp and can apply that knowledge, they can apply that knowledge and approach learning songs on their own. But I always give them 2 or 3 songs to choose from in applying the technique/lessons. I also keep them in 1st position until they catch on (no fishing pun intended). Thanks!

Super helpful as always, Eric. I've got some one-to-one lessons booked with you in April: really looking forward to them.

@EricHaugenGuitar

3 жыл бұрын

Excellent! April's not too far away!

Just wanted to say thanks for taking the time to make this video. I havent watched it all yet, but I can already tell this will work for me. Appreciate your work dude

This is a great series. I've been playing guitar for 25 years and in that time I have tried to pick up bits of theory here and there. But this series has really made all the useful stuff clear. Thanks Eric

@EricHaugenGuitar

2 жыл бұрын

Yay! That's what i love to hear!

Once again you have provided a great service to guitar playing folks trying to better understand the instrument. Well done

@EricHaugenGuitar

3 жыл бұрын

That is my goal! I'm from NJ, so I always try to Keep It Simple Stupid :-)

Thanks for this series. I was struggling with multiple items you clearly explained. Watching for the second time and still picking up nugs of knowledge!

You have the most entertaining and most down to earth, concise lessons I've seen anywhere. Can't help but smile immensely while watching :) I love your jokes and charm too especially!

@EricHaugenGuitar

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother!

I have been struggling with putting a lot of you tube lessons and some theory but have not been able to put it together. THIS is the best lesson that I have ever seen to unlock it all. Great presentation.

Just found your channel today, and after just a few videos I wanna say thanks! The way you break everything down (even though I've seen videos of other people talk about this same stuff) just clicks so much easier then how others have tried to relay the same message! Killer stuff

@EricHaugenGuitar

2 жыл бұрын

Yay! Welcome Draven!

Circle of fifths is giving me a headache. Glad I found your channel. I love the "Less is more" way you go about teaching us and the "In tune, in time, good tone and good feel" is now stuck with me. Been playing guitar for 15 years and your content is making me want to get back it with a healthy mindset. ❤🙏🏻

I already know a bunch of theory but you make it fun enough to rewatch the basics. Great video and I love that Mustang!

2 Things, Love great guitar players who spend time teaching and glad to see the Silvertone. Thanks for all your help.

@EricHaugenGuitar

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure Michael! The Silvertone's been sitting at the rehearsal space for the past year or so - since no gigs I thought it'd be nice to bring it back home :-)

Thank you for this. I've been playing for half my life but I self taught with tabs and skipped theory completely. My problem with learning it (it's my biggest weakness as a musician) has been finding somewhere to learn that isn't treating me like I know absolutely nothing about the instrument or like they are explaining it to a child. You've done a great job while avoiding that.

@EricHaugenGuitar

3 жыл бұрын

Yay! That's what i love to hear! I *think* I have a pretty good idea of who my audience is at this point - discerning folks who can play, have good taste, and want to go a little bit further into actually making music, instead of pickup up new hot licks :-)

This video is coming at the right time for me. I've been playing guitar for 30 years, but almost exclusively asxz a rhythm guitarist. I never bothered learning scales, and was a self-taught player, primarily just learning songs through tablatures. But during the pandemic, I decided to go "back to basics" and learn scales, modes, and theory for lead playing. After a few months of progress, I am loving that I can now actually understand the "why" behind everything. I regret not having done this years ago!

@EricHaugenGuitar

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! It's never too late! btw I just posted a minor keys companion to this one over the weekend - the journey continues!

I have not found anyone that presents musical info for guitar in as approachable a way as you do. Thank you. Old player looking for the goods.

I wish my guitar teachers would have said “remember 1, 4, 5 are major and 2, 3, 6 are minor” instead of Maj min min Maj Maj min Dmin....in 1986.

@EricHaugenGuitar

3 жыл бұрын

Oh man wait till I get to modes - there's some serious info that I really wish my teacher told me about WHEN to use them!

@bbmade

3 жыл бұрын

@@EricHaugenGuitar Awesome. I don’t know why but remembering Maj min min etc has always be a mental block for me. They way you explain it immediately sticks in my noggin.

@Mountainrock70

2 жыл бұрын

They really had a way with keeping us in the dark while you thought you were in the light.

Most concise simplified theory lesson on KZread. Great teacher. SUBCRIBED!

@EricHaugenGuitar

3 жыл бұрын

Yay! I'm gonna keep shooting these "theory we actually use" vids :-) I just put up a minor key companion, and will continue to make these, along with my usual content.

Dude you just completely simplified the major scale for me. Thank you so much! Also, love the concept of "if it doesn't benefit your fretboard knowledge directly, don't worry about it". It completely puts my mind at ease about what I don't know and makes me feel like it's okay to not know absolutely eveything theory wise.

@EricHaugenGuitar

2 жыл бұрын

Yay! It’s tricky - there’s some theory we need to know, but a lot we don’t need to bother with!

I’ve been trying to find this exact lesson FOREVER. Thank you

Been watching guitar videos for 15 years now and this is the first one that explained this to me so easily...thanks. Great sounding amp BTW.....

Love your teaching style! Thanks for breaking down a lot of stuff in easy bite sizes ❤️🍻🤘

Thank you for this. I have learned to play through 150 songs, but barely know the names of the notes on the stings. I mostly know chord shapes, but I am starting to see how some simple theory starts to make sense. I now have a desire to learn some basic theory, but I really get overwhelmed on where to start and how much time to spend on it. Thanks for this guide. You are a wonderful teacher.

@EricHaugenGuitar

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah - the youtube algorithm isn't a guitar teacher! There's so many interesting little concepts to look at that it's too much! Common keys and chord progressions is a great place to hang out in for a while :-)

@DMan-1979

2 жыл бұрын

@@EricHaugenGuitar True, but I would like to thank the KZread algorithm for putting this gem of a video into my feed. Will definitely watch this again. Loved the content (and your Mustang). One note, your camera sensor isn't overheating at 30 minutes, it's a programmed in block to avoid paying European taxes. Sucks, doesn't it?

I've been needing this for a long time. I will pay you through Patreon after the holidays are over. Thank you so much

I stumbled upon your channel. This is great! I have been in a rut for years as a part time player just messing around with blues. This is opening my eyes and now I want to go learn these scales a chord progressions. Excellent!

I learned patterns on guitar for scales/chords etc and then learned theory in a classroom. I think this practice method is exactly what I need to finally put them together on the fretboard. Your advice, "Don't study theory without your instrument," really struck a chord with me. I've been stuck for literally years trying to figure out how to get my brain to switch to theory while I'm actually playing.

Hello Eric, thank you very much for replying to my question. This first video on understanding chord progressions and numbering is fantastic and shows me clearly how little I understand about music theory. lol. Side note, my friend owns a ‘62 surf green mustang and it is an amazing guitar.

Been playing live and writing songs and trying to struggle with theory for the last 18 years, I’m 7:30 into this first video and I already learned more than I ever have

Just an all around great video! Fun simple explanations too. Better than a lot of music professors too haha. I love music theory but then I don’t! On to the second video in this series. Keep putting out awesome stuff!

Great video. I don’t know how you’re the first teacher for guitar to recommend only learning the natural notes at first. Such a great point.

Great lesson Eric! So glad I ran into one of your videos and subbed. This lesson is a gold!

@EricHaugenGuitar

3 жыл бұрын

Yay! You may have already noticed, but I've been adding more and more of these vids to my channel: kzread.info/head/PLnWUjmH5ZikGy5zQzmovPGZNlg84ZO26u

Eric, I only recently discovered you and my life has been changed for the better! Thanks for doing what you do the way you do it...

@EricHaugenGuitar

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Michael - this makes me so happy to hear!

It's been many times that I tried to learn some basic theory, since I always felt like the musical equivalent of hearing stories all day, telling them to others and trying to come up with my own ones, but without being able to read or write... But there are so many videos out there, that make it seem like the most complex topic there is, if you listen to some of them, you might aswell start studying higher mathematics; why that is, I don't know. What I do know however, is that I learned and understood a whole lot in this lecture and it was a joy to listen and watch; it didn't feel like almost half an hour, which is a great thing. The only other time, something musical made _click_ like that, made sense for me, was watching Trevor Wong, another great guy, explain some basic concept of chords. So thank you so much! I'm excited to watch the other videos of the playlist, even though I'll have to take it slow so I can take it all in ^^

@EricHaugenGuitar

2 жыл бұрын

Yay! That makes me so happy to hear!

the most engaging and enjoyable teacher I've seen on you. Country and Western take off was hilarious and still learning at same time as laughing

I love your background! Makes your video very soothing to watch. Thanks for the infos! Keep on doing vids ☺️

I know this video is 3 years old but i found this, and you literally just now. You’re explaining basic concepts so.. basically and with common sense in a way that is just clicking really well in my head, like you’re answering all the questions I may have from other videos I’ve seen. It’s really helping me to catch up on my theory to transition to blues playing after a lifetime of just playing drop c metal chugs. It’s also really gonna help teaching my daughter guitar so she can learn properly instead of doing what I did Thank you - subscribed from this one video alone

Always great ideas Eric..! Exactly what I am doing for the last couple of weeks.. so fine to discover that I am in the right track as an intermediate player.. You, Brain and Adrian are my favorites ..

@EricHaugenGuitar

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! Keys and chord progressions!

Hey Eric I just wanted to say I found your channel a few days ago. Just listening to your advice and theories I have learned more in these few days than I have in years. It's like light bulb moment after light buld moment! And my playing has changed, like overnight into something completely different. Thanks so much. I'll be sticking around and spreading the word.

Amazing Eric. After a few years of "WTF?" You just simply flicked the light switch to "on." Thanks man!! Some folks like to make things sound more complicated than they are. Other folks, like you, say, "Here, look at it this way." 👍

Its always been my approach to learn songs ie chords/rhythm/embellishments initially ..and with a little theory knowledge the dots start connecting and the bigger picture emerges and its all good cos this well of music is forever expanding and mysterious and always yielding so Bon voyage...cheers Eric for your enthusiasm

@EricHaugenGuitar

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah! I do the same thing - it always starts with the chords!

I subscribed the moment you mirrored my hate of the Circle of 5ths.

Thanks for starting the vid off with I got the blues. You’re a man of true class

Holly crap I just discovered your channel and it is exactly what I was looking for! Looking forward to watching more of your videos!

This man needs an award of some kind!! Finally someone that is able to put th info together in simple way understand. I've tried undertanding the Circle of 5ths but this is just mich better

@EricHaugenGuitar

3 жыл бұрын

Yay! That makes me so happy to hear! It really is true that for roots rock and alt rock we don't need to know as much as the jazz teachers would have you think :-)

One of the best teachers on KZread and one of the coolest guys on the planet. I'd watch your videos even if I was trying to learn the violin....which I'm not.

@EricHaugenGuitar

3 жыл бұрын

Awww shucks man - thanks!

Dude, I've watched countless videos on music theory and this is the only one that actually made sense to me. Great stuff man subscribed.

@EricHaugenGuitar

2 жыл бұрын

Yay! Welcome!

Chord progression mystery solved. I’ve been using my ears but now I understand the why. Great video, thanks.

Thank you for helping,it means a whole lot.You are a really cool guy,man.

man your videos are exellent and inspire me to pick up my guitars and do new things.

I learned a lot of this stuff the traditional way and I'm mad now that I know I would have understood a lot quicker w/ your method. A lot of this stuff I never really connected as a great way to learn it that's not so theory based. Great stuff, Eric!

@EricHaugenGuitar

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah! I try to always think about what my fingers are actually doing! I too, don't like to read/watch theory information without holding my guitar in my hands and seeing what it sounds like!

This is why I think your channel is the best guitar channel on YT. You know how to break it down in a way that makes sense. I've been playing for almost 20-ish years, I'm alright, I can play Hendrix, SRV, etc mostly without tabs, just by using my ear. I only knew minor pentatonic scale patterns and the rest was a BIG mistery to me, I always wanted to know more but didn't know where to start, there aren't many guitar teachers in the area, so your channel has proven to be kind of a roadmap for me. So I just want to say thanks, keep up the amazing work and please don't let haters ruin it for you, your content is always fresh, cool and positive. (I watched your Vox mini session last night and some people were just rude). Take care!!

@EricHaugenGuitar

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Leandro! Yeah that live event was ROUGH - honestly, it felt like high school all over again. Not cool. I'm sure it was just like 5 teenagers having fun messing with me, but I still had to scroll past those comments to get to the real questions.

You're an awesome guy, man. I like your vibes. Thanks for this video!

As always, an excellent video. Even when you post "beginner" videos I watch because I always learn something from you.

@EricHaugenGuitar

3 жыл бұрын

Cool! It's impossible to make videos that fit everybody's skill level, so it's good to hear that even more advanced players get something out of these - even if it's just looking at my cool vintage gear! :-)

This is my favorite video that you’ve done. Everything makes sense now. At least a little bit more

@EricHaugenGuitar

3 жыл бұрын

That's what I love to hear! Stay tuned - I have another one of these about keys coming out this friday :-)

Wow i’m only 5 minutes in but this is already so helpful! I have never dabbled in music theory because it was always so overwhelming but you make it so easy to follow. Subscribed!

@EricHaugenGuitar

3 жыл бұрын

Yay! That's my whole thing - show us roots rockers and alt rockers just enough information to be useful, without oversharing :-)

This is brilliant. Music theory never clicked with me before I watched it and now I’m excited to go home and pick up my guitar after who knows who long.

Thank you for this video! I felt so lost not knowing my next steps for my guitar journey. Then I found your video. I feel so encouraged because now I have a plan that is easy to understand. I instantly recognized the progression in Don't Look Back in Anger by Oasis. I am trying to restrain myself from clicking on episode #2 until I get this 1st one down.

@EricHaugenGuitar

3 жыл бұрын

Yay! It always makes me happy to hear that my vids are helping people! Chord progressions and CAGED keys - that's the STUFF!

One of my first teachers back in the 70's was a smaller guy that had a 'Mustang' before shorter scale and custom instruments were a thing. That looks like real nice one.

Your musical taste is excellent. Opening with I Got The Blues hooked me for this one 🙂

@EricHaugenGuitar

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! I love that record so much - that one, and Exile are my two fave stones albums.

@andrewptob

3 жыл бұрын

@@EricHaugenGuitar I always default to Let It Bleed, but you can’t go wrong with those two albums either!

Your an excellent teacher, glad I found your channel.

I remember looping " I got the blues" endlessly when my old girl Colleen gave me my walking papers. The zipper kept tearing up the record though. Must of bought that album 5 times. All the best.

@EricHaugenGuitar

3 жыл бұрын

ooof yeah a perfect song for those kinds of journeys. That and Exile are my fave Stones records.

I love the way you teach. It's very chill. Keep up the great work

@EricHaugenGuitar

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Will do!

All the way from Sofia, Bulgaria via Austin, TX (20 years) or the other way around :) Mid-life crisis got me hooked on learning guitar at 45. It's been a year of putting together bits and pieces on my own, a bit chaotic - few songs under my belt, some scales, riffs, the usual. I recently started working hard with a teacher on the Modern Method for Guitar and it shot me back to square one after a year of playing 20-30 hours a week. This channel came as a life-saving device as I desperately needed a source for fun guitar goals. I geek out on plenty of what I see as great colleagues of yours Brian / Active Melody, Paul Davis, etc. Stumbled upon your channel through the Strawberry Letter 23 lesson - what a delight!!! I digress, what I am trying to say is that your channel is a marvelous gem of fabulously selected songs. Cave, Waits, Shuggie - I just had to pinch myself to check if I'm all there honestly. And the arrangements and the sound... so tasty :) I wish one day I could afford your lessons (tough on an Eastern European income at the moment). In conclusion, I think your KZread lessons would be a wonderful addition to a more serious approach and a way to infuse the weekly playing of scales and learning how to sigh-read with fun jams. Best regards, Nicky aka Uncleboy

Been playing since I was 8, can read music, played in bands P/T. But Eric you've opened up my eyes!! You make Music Theory very palatable and easy to understand even as a refresher for veteran players and intermediates. Just finished your CAGED Zen course on #TrueFire really good information. Gracias Por Todos / Thanks!!

Dude, I've watched A LOT of guitar channels. Yours is an instant subscribe. I love the little riffs you throw in.

@EricHaugenGuitar

3 жыл бұрын

Yay thanks Marcus!

Thanks Eric great video Thanks for sharing your time and relaxed knowledge very easy to digest and apply so cool 😎

Good call on Adrian, so lucky to have found his channel months ago when I just started.

@ts78mg

3 жыл бұрын

Who is the Adrian you guys are referring to?

@Roman-xk7fk

3 жыл бұрын

@@ts78mg His youtube channel is "Anyone Can Play Guitar" Great dude.

@EricHaugenGuitar

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah! He's the only other guy on YT that will touch Beefheart and other weird indie stuff!

@mattgilbert7347

3 жыл бұрын

That's a great channel. I believe he did Siouxsie and the Banshees "Spellbound" - that's a killer song to learn. Getting through without a mistake is *hard*

Thanks, this THEORY makes so much more sense to me now, when the guitar LIKE you said is in your hands. Using the circle of fifths & trying to memorize the keys & accidentals (sharps & flats) drove me crazy...LOVE your attitude about learning theory👍

@EricHaugenGuitar

2 жыл бұрын

Yay! That's what I love to hear!

@ericnobis5916

2 жыл бұрын

Love your videos would you please spend more time emphasizing the fundamentals of rythm. I can see you have good technique but haven't heard you emphasize how important the 1 and the three is by explaining that often enough for me to hear you mention it throughout these two videos anyway. Without this knowledge it doesn't matter how much theory people learn they will most likely be playing guitar but not making music. I'm sure it's in your lessons so I apologize if I sound like I'm criticizing you too much without hearing more of your teaching. I'd rather hear somebody play simple with good rhythm over a bunch of notes without good rythm that's why I mentioned it because it is an underemphasized part of playing any instrument. I'm sure you agree that when we see a drummer play who does not know the fundamentals of rhythm sadly enough it's probably lack of musical training! Thks eric for brightening up my day hearing a little of your teaching! You play great but how good would you play without your strong rhythm teqnique?

Great path paving from just playing songs for me to improve! Well done

@EricHaugenGuitar

3 жыл бұрын

Yay! The next step is keys and chord progressions - that's the good stuff!

Great advice about the connection between theory and the guitar. Thanks

Thank you so much. You are really helping me to understand.

Thanks Eric - I ALWAYS get something out of your lessons!

@EricHaugenGuitar

3 жыл бұрын

Yay! That's what I love to hear!