I've always been a WHY guy, why is this like this or that, blah blah blah. You're the first person that has ever shown me the what and the why and how to apply it. You're a great teacher! Thank you!
Exactly my situation!! Steve is making it all come together in my head...FINALLY!!! Why didn't my childhood piano, clarinet, and sax teachers TEACH ME THIS?!!
11 years of piano lesson as a child and I never grasped this theory. All I did was read notes and play them. Now as an almost 40y/o adult learning to play the guitar, I'm finally understanding. Great videos, Steve!
I'm 52 years old, a university graduate, and as a consequence I've had more than my fair share of teachers, at primary, secondary and tertiary level, and you are absolutely at the very top in terms of teaching skills. You are really a great educator. If there was any justice in this world, you'd be a very rich man - I hope you are. Great work matey. Thanks for taking the time to make these videos.
I've been playing for 30 plus years, and theory has always been hard for me to grasp and retain. Your explanations and teaching style makes the most sense to me, after years of other lessons and books. A sincere thanks to you.
Ok Steve, I realize that I have been coming at you with a lot of comments but, for me, this was the kicker! This video really helped me to no end. I really appreciate your time and effort. I'm a 69 year old guy that has been playing guitar for a very long time. My main guitar is an acoustic Takamine that I have had with me since 1975! I've been trying to take my playing abilities to the next level for quite a long time. You, my young friend, have made that possible. This was the first time that I actually had my guitar in my lap while watching and listening. It made all the difference in the world!!!
Dude, I've been a musician for almost thirty years. From high school band to lead guitar in several rock bands, to just playing for the fun of playing. I have never seen this explained in a way that makes sense. Until now. You have a gift for teaching Steve. Thanks for sharing it with the world.
James Scott Nicholson, Ontario, Canada! Hey Steve how’s it going buddy, I’m not really commenting on this lesson, but on your teaching abilities and how “”ABSOLUTELY AMAZING MY GUITAR PLAYING HAS BECOME “”I don’t know where to begin to thank you...Even though I’ve hit the highest level of my playing so far, I continually watch for any little tricks that of course spice up your playing!!!So I just wanted to say on BEHALF OF STEVE,TO ALL ASPIRING ARTISTS,if you’re confused now,take a deep breath and try again...WHY??? Because if you follow what STEVE is teaching,I promise with a little work,he will get you playing the way you’ve always dreamed about...I have looked at a lot of instructers on line and STEVES practical ways of teaching are the best to follow!!! Once again,THANKS STEVE I AM OVER JOYED WITH WHERE YOU PUT ME AS A GUITARIST!!! I now am Watching guitarists greatest techniques and WOW!!! I have so many options, using the skills through your teachings with them AWESOME!!! TOP LEFT
Steve, I have taken Music Theory as a side course in college and never realized how difficult it was going to get. I thought going in that it was just going to help me read notes. Now in week 8 and ready to give up and then I took a look at your video and its all starting to make sense. You have simplified it even for even a middle aged man like me who never learned to read music and I am extremely grateful for that. Thank you for the great video.
After over 30 years of playing Bass and guitar I never had a clue on key's and notes. Watching you has been so enlightened that I'm hooked and a fan !! I'm writing all of the scales down and figuring out the notes ! I'm doing my homework and want to learn more. Thank you Steve !!
That's awesome, Danny! Thanks for watching and sharing your experience! :-) Just wanted to let you know, there’s a special sale that ends tonight (Monday August 30)... Steve Stine’s Greatest Licks Bundle is now on sale. You get 10 of Steve’s best licks courses for a super-low price. That’s hundreds of guitar licks in a wide variety of styles, and these 10 courses sold separately would cost hundreds of dollars. Right now, the price is $35.50. And that’s an AMAZING deal for all 10 of these licks courses. But here’s the catch… the price goes up a little every time somebody buys the bundle. So if you want to take your lead guitar playing to the next level, or just have a blast playing some killer guitar licks, you should check it out ASAP. :-) Go here for all the details → www.guitarzoom.com/greatestlicksbundle/promo/ Make sure you check it out ASAP, and no matter what, keep playing! -- Mike from GuitarZoom P.S. You can go here to watch preview videos from the Greatest Licks Bundle → th-cam.com/play/PLXsgqaRTz85VtZY8dTnVeIX4M7KbXuPUl.html
@@stinemusiclessonsReally appreciate the reply !! I'm sure you're a busy man. At this time I'm in the last day of a 6 month grind to move from Myrtle Beach,SC to Kentucky. Moving truck is coming in the morning but when I'm settled I'll check out your program for sure. Just watching your U Tube videos for now has brought me much tranquility and enjoyment at night through all the chaos !! Trip # 8 tomorrow is one way !! Have most of my guitars there already and can't wait to see them again. Lol
Thanks for the kind words! :-) Just wanted to give a heads-up, if you enjoy Steve’s TH-cam videos, you should definitely go here and check out the new GuitarZoom Premium Membership → guitarzoom.com/join Members get unlimited streaming of 40+ of Steve’s best guitar courses, including ✔️ CAGED Made Simple ✔️ Barre Chords Made Easy ✔️ Ear Training 2.0 ✔️ Unlocking The Fretboard Connection ✔️ Music Theory Made Easy ✔️ Play Guitar For Life ✔️ Blues Guitar ✔️ Rock Licks ✔️ Acoustic Guitar ...and many more. The courses cover a wide variety of guitar subjects, and there are courses for all skill levels. No matter where you are in your guitar journey, you’ll reach the next level FAST as a GuitarZoom Member. :-) If you want to know more about music theory, Music Theory Made Easy is the perfect place to start. Go here to watch free preview videos from the course: guitarzoom.com/products/music-theory-made-easy-2 Make sure you watch all the videos, and no matter what, keep playing! -- Mike from GuitarZoom P.S. Want to check out video reviews from GuitarZoom Members? Go here → guitarzoom.com/reviews
Total genius. I can't believe I published 2 CD's and never got this down. It's still hard, but he presents it with some hope of retention. I learn so much online. I need more music people in my life for sure.
Thanks for the kind words, Emmanuel! And thanks for watching! :-)
Be sure to check out the Black Friday/Cyber Monday sale ASAP → guitarzoom.com/blackfriday/ Because right now you can get up to 95%-off Steve’s best-selling courses. Plus cool bonuses like GuitarZoom hats, Koozies and more. Click the link to check it out, and no matter what, keep playing! -- Mike from GuitarZoom
You are such a fabulous communicator and educator. I am 49 years old I have been playing on and off since I was a teenager and picked up what I could along the way. Every time I watch one of your many videos, I have learned something practical ,useful and effective. I grow with every watch. I value so much this vast archive of very applicable information you have provided for us from the perspective\ of somebody who has clearly been there trying to unravel the mysteries of this beloved instrument and it’s accompanying craft. Sincerely thank you M r. Steine
Steve. I'm almost in tears. Lol!!! There are no words to express how great you are. Thank you so so very much. I've been trying to get these concept clear in my head for weeks without hitting a wall when people assume to much prior knowledge. You patient very detailed yet relatively short theory videos are truly amazing. You are also so soothing in the way you explain everything. At this early stage, I'm already applying these principles and observing great things. Now I'm even more motivated to see how much I can squeeze out of this great instrument. Lol!!!!. Have a great day and thank you once again.
Thanks for the kind words, Godfrey! :-) Make sure you tune in to today’s LIVE Rock Licks Limited Edition Workshop if you can. Steve’s going to answer questions about playing rock licks, so feel free to ask your question in the chat. It’s happening today (Monday, May 24) at 10 AM Pacific. During the workshop, Steve’s going to give away 5 GuitarZoom Memberships, totally free. But you have to attend the live workshop in order to win. Go here to sign up if you haven’t yet → guitarzoom.com/workshop Today is the last time Steve will be giving away free Memberships, so be sure to tune in if you can. Also, you can go here if you want to learn more about the GuitarZoom Membership → guitarzoom.com/join Hope to see you at the workshop! -- Mike from GuitarZoom P.S. Go here to grab Rock Licks Limited Edition on DVD (while supplies last) → guitarzoom.com/rocklickslimitededition/promo/
Dude, mindblown. I used to play piano when I was younger but never understood the theoretical difference between flats and sharps. Picked up the guitar this year and now I finally understand. Thank you so much, your lessons are invaluable and super easy to follow!
Man , Steve Stine you are the absolute best man!! God I wish you lived local so I could actually take some guitar lessons from you!! I have been playing guitar for about 10 years, and basically I learn songs on TH-cam and play them, or I know how to read tab and I play those songs. I am a intermediate player, but boy your knowledge of guitar and theory is amazing!! And has opened my mind up to so much more!! I wish you were close to palmdale or LA , and I could take actually physical lessons from you!! Cause you my friend are simply amazing with your knowledge of guitar and your way of teaching theory!! You are the best!! And I truly mean that!! Keep the videos coming!! And please move to Los Angeles so I can actually take lessons from you!! Thanks again Steve!!
If you choose any guitar string on any note and just slide up that one string in these intervals WWHWWWH you get the major scale from whatever note you started at...... This can be done using all the strings by learning the scale pattern as well. There, I just took everything he explained in this video and explained it in one sentence. This video is frustratingly complicated for no reason at all.
Steve, I know you have heard this a million times but thank you. I am a self taught student and I have struggled with the word "Why?". I learn by understanding the "Why?". The first two lessons have filled in a lot of that question. Looking forward to more of your lessons. Sincerely, Kory "Prescott Valley, AZ"
I came across your videos couple of years ago, and now i am retaking my guitar lessons, i just want to say thank you for understanding us and de-code all this music theory down to a point where we can make sense of everything and link all pieces together. Steve you are an amazing teacher and musician’s life saver man!! For real!!
I've known numerous elements of theory for a long time, but not really KNOWN them, if you see what I mean. I know that any major scale is "tone-tone-semitone-tone-tone-tone-semitone", and have done since my teens. And I know that means that different scales therefore need different amounts of sharps and flats to accommodate that pattern. But just saying "between third and fourth" and "between seventh and eighth" makes it feel so much easier. That's the beauty of your videos for me: I know lots of snippets of music theory - some of which more advanced than I know what to do with - but you're linking them all up for me.
Awesome, Jacob! Glad Steve's videos have made music theory easier for you. Thanks for watching and sharing your experience! :-) Just wanted to let you know, if you enjoy Steve’s TH-cam videos, you should definitely check out the new GuitarZoom Premium Membership → guitarzoom.com/join Members get unlimited streaming of more than 40 of Steve’s best guitar courses, like CAGED Made Simple, Music Theory Made Easy, Play Guitar For Life, Blues Guitar, Rock Licks, Acoustic Guitar, and many more. The courses cover a wide variety of topics, and there are courses designed for all skill-levels. So wherever you are in your guitar journey, you can get to the next level FAST as a GuitarZoom Member. :-) If you want to know more about music theory, Music Theory Made Easy is the perfect place to start. Go here to check it out: guitarzoom.com/products/music-theory-made-easy-2 Make sure you check it out, and no matter what, keep playing! -- Mike from GuitarZoom P.S. Want to check out video reviews from GuitarZoom Members? Go here → guitarzoom.com/reviews
everything starts to make sense!!! every time i get off my guitar class i will watch your videos and study those theories. Its awesome to literally have two guitar teachers!
I have just thrown out my theory books! Steve, you are an excellent teacher and explain things in such simple terms. You are so easy to understand, so thank you for posting these videos. You are now my go to guitar teacher on youtube.
Without doubt the best lessons I've found on guitar theory. You explain it in terms that are so easy to understand. I'll be seeking a lot more info from your website. Tks much !
Steve! You nailed it home for me. I'm just starting out on guitar and have been trying to learn theory (online) and copying youtube vids at the same time. I really couldn't get how it was magically decided by some music god which notes make up a particular chord. After watching this vid, I now understand HOW to find which notes are in a major diatonic scale and then figure out WHICH of those notes make up the major chord. I also now see there is a relationship with diatonic and do-ra-me... What I don't know, yet, is WHY there are 12 pitches in an octave and WHY it was decided that we should pick out 7 of them? I'll bet I can find that out by checking out more of you vids. Rock on man! Thanks
I'm not the type of person that comments on every video. But I had to say that of all the guitar lessons videos on TH-cam, you're the best one by very very far. Thank you for your teachings. 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
OH MY GOD!!!! writing in the marker for the half steps at 3 and 4 and 7 and 8 (1) made the intervals immediately obvious and easy to remember. I feel like ive over come a tremendous hurdle. I feel so dumb, like, how could i not see that before its so obvious. Thanks man :)
Always learned songs by ear and wondered what the heck I was playing and why. I took my first "real" guitar lesson today and was seeing the same things you are talking about here. Must be a good place to start. Thanks.
Steve man, I learned theory (Master Theory series book 1-6) in prison and not getting a whole lot of play time limited my ability to put this stuff together. I now understand how a major scale works and how the circle of fifths are relative to the do ra mi scale! Awesome! I'm glad you do this and I am happy I discovered your tutoring! Thank you!
this is brilliant. I'm finally getting my head around the basics. I think some teachers understand so much they forget the very basics but we need the very basics. this is a great vid and I will be watching th others
Thanks for the kind words, Matthew! :-) If you're just starting out on guitar, go here and check out Steve’s best-selling course Guitar In 8 Weeks: guitarzoom.com/products/guitar-in-8-weeks It’s designed to take you from complete beginner to strumming complete songs in just 8 weeks. And in the course, Steve goes over everything you need to get started, including how to hold the guitar and play comfortably, so you can play better with less effort and have more fun with your guitar. There’s preview videos on that page, so check them all out and see what you think. :-) Just wanted to give a heads-up, if you enjoy Steve’s TH-cam videos, you should definitely go here and check out the new GuitarZoom Premium Membership → guitarzoom.com/join Members get unlimited streaming of 50+ of Steve’s best guitar courses, including ✔️ Guitar In 8 Weeks ✔️ CAGED Made Simple ✔️ Barre Chords Made Easy ✔️ Ear Training 2.0 ✔️ Unlocking The Fretboard Connection ✔️ Music Theory Made Easy ✔️ Expressive Soloing ✔️ Blues Guitar ✔️ Rock Licks ✔️ Acoustic Guitar ...and many more. The courses cover a wide variety of guitar subjects, and there are courses for all skill levels. No matter where you are in your guitar journey, you’ll reach the next level FAST as a GuitarZoom Member. :-) To check out preview videos from Guitar In 8 Weeks, go here: guitarzoom.com/products/guitar-in-8-weeks Make sure you watch all the preview videos, and no matter what, keep playing! -- Mike from GuitarZoom P.S. Want to check out video reviews from GuitarZoom Members? Go here → guitarzoom.com/reviews
I've been playing for years, but I never worried about the tech ( theory ). Now I have decided to learn it, Steve is becoming my favorite educator. I had a book "the heavy guitar Bible" that had all this stuff in it,but I was more worried about learning Metallica than come up with my own stuff. Thanks Steve for taking the time to teach.
Dude this is amazing! I've been scared of theory since I started guitar 16 years ago. I had seen an awesome video from you before and while browsing through lessons I seen you and clicked and BAM! Another awesome lesson. You break it down to where even I can understand whats going on. This is just the kind of lessons I've been needing. Awesome job man!
dude ive learned more about keys from you than any one every, love the way you teach,and i can now remember the majors on the neck, make total sense now thanks
man I've never had anyone explain Theory that easily I even make pentatonic minor American Indian flute s and I understand most Theory but the breakdown of how it relates to the major scale I never found it in the way you explained thank you very very much
Thanks for the kind words, Zaclamane! :-) Just a heads-up, Steve’s new Fretboard Framework webinar is now available on-demand. Go here to check it out: guitarzoom.com/fretboardframework/webinar/registration/ You’ll discover… ✅ How to combine triads to create satisfying guitar solos. ✅ An easy 4 step method to ignite your soloing creativity so your solos don’t sound like a scale. ✅ How to break out of the pentatonic box and understand how to solo using your entire fretboard. ✅ And a few cool licks you’ll want to add to your arsenal. Be sure to check it out, and no matter what, keep playing! - Mike from GuitarZoom P.S. Go here to check out some free preview videos from Steve’s brand new Fretboard Framework course: www.guitarzoom.com/fretboardframework/promo-2/#videos
Thanks for watching, Arthur! Glad Steve's video leveled up your understanding of music theory! :-) Just a heads-up, if you want to learn even more about music theory, right now you can get $80-Off Steve’s best-selling Music Theory For Life Masterclass. Plus, you get Modes Masterclass as a totally FREE gift. There’s some other bonuses, too. Go here for all the details → guitarzoom.com/musictheoryforlife/promo/ Knowing music theory brings a whole new level of enjoyment to your guitar playing. When you apply music theory concepts to your playing, you are guaranteed to see (and hear) improvements right away. That’s because when you know music theory, you know how music works. And with Steve’s step-by-step easy-to-follow lessons, you’ll start seeing results fast with your guitar playing. Make sure you check it out, and no matter what, keep playing! -- Mike from GuitarZoom P.S. Want to watch video reviews from GuitarZoom Members? Go here → guitarzoom.com/reviews
Glad the video helped everything click for you, Bodhi! :-) Just wanted to let you know, if you enjoy Steve’s TH-cam videos, you should definitely check out the new GuitarZoom Premium Membership → guitarzoom.com/join Members get unlimited streaming of more than 40 of Steve’s best guitar courses, like CAGED Made Simple, Music Theory Made Easy, Play Guitar For Life, Blues Guitar, Rock Licks, Acoustic Guitar, and many more. If you want to know more about music theory, Music Theory Made Easy is the perfect place to start. Go here to check it out: guitarzoom.com/products/music-theory-made-easy-2 The courses cover a wide variety of topics, and there are courses designed for all skill-levels. So wherever you are in your guitar journey, you can get to the next level FAST as a GuitarZoom Member. :-) Make sure you check it out, and no matter what, keep playing! -- Mike from GuitarZoom
Hey Steve! I just want to say thanks for posting these videos about theory because they're helping me a lot. I understand this more than anything else that I've ever tried to learn from and I really appreciate it!
Thank you so much for these videos. I have always played shapes of chords and never really understood what I was actually playing. Scales scared me but now I am ready to tackle them because of your videos!
James Scott Nicholson, Ontario, Canada!!! I actually did end up watching this...Once again you give a simply logistic way to Find the notes of any scale...Great as always thanx STEVE..TOP LEFT
Oh my god. That is amazing stuff. I own guitar fo 20 years and now finally I understand how it works from theory side. I wish i knew that when I started playing! Thanks!
Thank you so much Steve for all the Videos. I used to play guitar 20 years ago without to know what I'm doing. Now I've started again and It's so much easier with having some music theory in the background :-) I can also recommend to learn some basics on the piano. I did and it helps me a lot with the visualisation of chords and scales
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Steve- you are the clearest and best educated teacher TH-cam has to offer.
Bravo
Some people are born to teach. You, sir, are one of those people. Thanks for everything you do!
I've always been a WHY guy, why is this like this or that, blah blah blah. You're the first person that has ever shown me the what and the why and how to apply it. You're a great teacher! Thank you!
Hey Arnie, I can totally relate. Steve is a great teacher!
Same
Exactly my situation!! Steve is making it all come together in my head...FINALLY!!! Why didn't my childhood piano, clarinet, and sax teachers TEACH ME THIS?!!
Best musical lesson ever on guitar.
you are hands down the best guitar teacher on youtube
11 years of piano lesson as a child and I never grasped this theory. All I did was read notes and play them. Now as an almost 40y/o adult learning to play the guitar, I'm finally understanding. Great videos, Steve!
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u ain't the only one. keep practicing!
same here!
I thought I was the only one! Feels good to finally learn the theory.
I'm 52 years old, a university graduate, and as a consequence I've had more than my fair share of teachers, at primary, secondary and tertiary level, and you are absolutely at the very top in terms of teaching skills. You are really a great educator. If there was any justice in this world, you'd be a very rich man - I hope you are. Great work matey. Thanks for taking the time to make these videos.
I've been playing for 30 plus years, and theory has always been hard for me to grasp and retain. Your explanations and teaching style makes the most sense to me, after years of other lessons and books. A sincere thanks to you.
a great teacher who helped the guitarist continue his noble work
Ok Steve, I realize that I have been coming at you with a lot of comments but, for me, this was the kicker! This video really helped me to no end. I really appreciate your time and effort. I'm a 69 year old guy that has been playing guitar for a very long time. My main guitar is an acoustic Takamine that I have had with me since 1975! I've been trying to take my playing abilities to the next level for quite a long time. You, my young friend, have made that possible. This was the first time that I actually had my guitar in my lap while watching and listening. It made all the difference in the world!!!
Dude the whole sharp/flat thing lightbulb went off. You're the best teacher and are a blessing. Thank you for all you do!!
Glad to hear!!!
Dude, I've been a musician for almost thirty years. From high school band to lead guitar in several rock bands, to just playing for the fun of playing. I have never seen this explained in a way that makes sense. Until now. You have a gift for teaching Steve. Thanks for sharing it with the world.
James Scott Nicholson, Ontario, Canada! Hey Steve how’s it going buddy, I’m not really commenting on this lesson, but on your teaching abilities and how “”ABSOLUTELY AMAZING MY GUITAR PLAYING HAS BECOME “”I don’t know where to begin to thank you...Even though I’ve hit the highest level of my playing so far, I continually watch for any little tricks that of course spice up your playing!!!So I just wanted to say on BEHALF OF STEVE,TO ALL ASPIRING ARTISTS,if you’re confused now,take a deep breath and try again...WHY??? Because if you follow what STEVE is teaching,I promise with a little work,he will get you playing
the way you’ve always dreamed about...I have looked at a lot of instructers on line and STEVES practical ways of teaching are
the best to follow!!! Once again,THANKS STEVE I AM OVER JOYED WITH WHERE YOU PUT ME AS A GUITARIST!!! I now am
Watching guitarists greatest techniques and WOW!!! I have so many options, using the skills through your teachings with them
AWESOME!!! TOP LEFT
I’ve never had this explained to me so simply and made it click right away. You’re an amazing teacher.
Steve, I have taken Music Theory as a side course in college and never realized how difficult it was going to get. I thought going in that it was just going to help me read notes. Now in week 8 and ready to give up and then I took a look at your video and its all starting to make sense. You have simplified it even for even a middle aged man like me who never learned to read music and I am extremely grateful for that. Thank you for the great video.
After over 30 years of playing Bass and guitar I never had a clue on key's and notes. Watching you has been so enlightened that I'm hooked and a fan !! I'm writing all of the scales down and figuring out the notes ! I'm doing my homework and want to learn more. Thank you Steve !!
That's awesome, Danny! Thanks for watching and sharing your experience! :-)
Just wanted to let you know, there’s a special sale that ends tonight (Monday August 30)...
Steve Stine’s Greatest Licks Bundle is now on sale. You get 10 of Steve’s best licks courses for a super-low price.
That’s hundreds of guitar licks in a wide variety of styles, and these 10 courses sold separately would cost hundreds of dollars.
Right now, the price is $35.50. And that’s an AMAZING deal for all 10 of these licks courses.
But here’s the catch… the price goes up a little every time somebody buys the bundle.
So if you want to take your lead guitar playing to the next level, or just have a blast playing some killer guitar licks, you should check it out ASAP. :-)
Go here for all the details → www.guitarzoom.com/greatestlicksbundle/promo/
Make sure you check it out ASAP, and no matter what, keep playing!
-- Mike from GuitarZoom
P.S. You can go here to watch preview videos from the Greatest Licks Bundle → th-cam.com/play/PLXsgqaRTz85VtZY8dTnVeIX4M7KbXuPUl.html
@@stinemusiclessonsReally appreciate the reply !! I'm sure you're a busy man.
At this time I'm in the last day of a 6 month grind to move from Myrtle Beach,SC to Kentucky. Moving truck is coming in the morning but when I'm settled I'll check out your program for sure. Just watching your U Tube videos for now has brought me much tranquility and enjoyment at night through all the chaos !! Trip # 8 tomorrow is one way !! Have most of my guitars there already and can't wait to see them again. Lol
steve, i really enjoy your lessons ... i'm finally starting to understand more theory than i ever thought i could
As many here, I olso finally understood why and when should I say it's B flat or A sharp. Great job Steve. Keep it up.
It's crazy how enjoyable you made music theory. Keep it up Steve!
such a great teacher you are. I understand so much more on the net here than I learnt from my tutor in person.
I learned and taught patterns and shapes for so many years. This video had so many ah ha moments for me. Incredible. Thank you
Wow. The way you explained the major scale related with intervals to determine the notes of the scale has just made the light turn on.
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Perfect lesson. So clear and easily understandable for a beginner.
Your videos are treasures of guitar theories. Your style of presentation is very inspirational. Thanks a lot.
Thanks for the kind words! :-)
Just wanted to give a heads-up, if you enjoy Steve’s TH-cam videos, you should definitely go here and check out the new GuitarZoom Premium Membership → guitarzoom.com/join
Members get unlimited streaming of 40+ of Steve’s best guitar courses, including
✔️ CAGED Made Simple
✔️ Barre Chords Made Easy
✔️ Ear Training 2.0
✔️ Unlocking The Fretboard Connection
✔️ Music Theory Made Easy
✔️ Play Guitar For Life
✔️ Blues Guitar
✔️ Rock Licks
✔️ Acoustic Guitar
...and many more. The courses cover a wide variety of guitar subjects, and there are courses for all skill levels. No matter where you are in your guitar journey, you’ll reach the next level FAST as a GuitarZoom Member. :-)
If you want to know more about music theory, Music Theory Made Easy is the perfect place to start. Go here to watch free preview videos from the course: guitarzoom.com/products/music-theory-made-easy-2
Make sure you watch all the videos, and no matter what, keep playing!
-- Mike from GuitarZoom
P.S. Want to check out video reviews from GuitarZoom Members? Go here → guitarzoom.com/reviews
Total genius. I can't believe I published 2 CD's and never got this down. It's still hard, but he presents it with some hope of retention. I learn so much online. I need more music people in my life for sure.
Steve, you have a way of explaining things that is easy for even an old fucker like me to understand. Thank you.
Nice meeting you Sir, you really have the key to easy and smooth play
Thanks for the kind words, Emmanuel! And thanks for watching! :-)
Be sure to check out the Black Friday/Cyber Monday sale ASAP → guitarzoom.com/blackfriday/
Because right now you can get up to 95%-off Steve’s best-selling courses. Plus cool bonuses like GuitarZoom hats, Koozies and more.
Click the link to check it out, and no matter what, keep playing!
-- Mike from GuitarZoom
You are such a fabulous communicator and educator. I am 49 years old I have been playing on and off since I was a teenager and picked up what I could along the way. Every time I watch one of your many videos, I have learned something practical ,useful and effective. I grow with every watch. I value so much this vast archive of very applicable information you have provided for us from the perspective\ of somebody who has clearly been there trying to unravel the mysteries of this beloved instrument and it’s accompanying craft. Sincerely thank you M r. Steine
Definite gift for teaching. Well spoken and captivating. Love it!
Thanks for boiling this down and explaining plainly how this all works. Now it sounds simple and logical. You answered a couple dozen questions.
Oh man! I never understood the argument between sharp and flat. Never seen it laid out like this! Thank you again!!!
Your teaching is simply great.....
You have just unlock my mystery. Thanks Steve. You're the best music teacher.
Awesome to hear!
I agree great teaching Steve . Your my favourite teacher I've ever had.
Steve. I'm almost in tears. Lol!!! There are no words to express how great you are. Thank you so so very much. I've been trying to get these concept clear in my head for weeks without hitting a wall when people assume to much prior knowledge. You patient very detailed yet relatively short theory videos are truly amazing. You are also so soothing in the way you explain everything. At this early stage, I'm already applying these principles and observing great things. Now I'm even more motivated to see how much I can squeeze out of this great instrument. Lol!!!!. Have a great day and thank you once again.
You're simply THE BEST guitar teacher I hv ever encountered, thank you sir & keep up the excellent work you are doing!
Thanks for the kind words, Godfrey! :-)
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Dude, mindblown. I used to play piano when I was younger but never understood the theoretical difference between flats and sharps. Picked up the guitar this year and now I finally understand. Thank you so much, your lessons are invaluable and super easy to follow!
Man , Steve Stine you are the absolute best man!! God I wish you lived local so I could actually take some guitar lessons from you!! I have been playing guitar for about 10 years, and basically I learn songs on TH-cam and play them, or I know how to read tab and I play those songs. I am a intermediate player, but boy your knowledge of guitar and theory is amazing!! And has opened my mind up to so much more!! I wish you were close to palmdale or LA , and I could take actually physical lessons from you!! Cause you my friend are simply amazing with your knowledge of guitar and your way of teaching theory!! You are the best!! And I truly mean that!! Keep the videos coming!! And please move to Los Angeles so I can actually take lessons from you!! Thanks again Steve!!
Intelligent, insightful, well spoken and taught in a way that is easily applicable. You're a great teacher
Thanks, Steve. Finally this makes such logical sense when someone teaches it so well.
If you choose any guitar string on any note and just slide up that one string in these intervals WWHWWWH you get the major scale from whatever note you started at...... This can be done using all the strings by learning the scale pattern as well.
There, I just took everything he explained in this video and explained it in one sentence. This video is frustratingly complicated for no reason at all.
Steve,
I know you have heard this a million times but thank you. I am a self taught student and I have struggled with the word "Why?". I learn by understanding the "Why?". The first two lessons have filled in a lot of that question. Looking forward to more of your lessons.
Sincerely,
Kory "Prescott Valley, AZ"
That was so helpful, man. You have made my new journey in music much easier.
Great class....now I can play the major scale in any key on the guitar
I came across your videos couple of years ago, and now i am retaking my guitar lessons, i just want to say thank you for understanding us and de-code all this music theory down to a point where we can make sense of everything and link all pieces together. Steve you are an amazing teacher and musician’s life saver man!! For real!!
It’s amazing how simple you break things down. I’ve gained so much from your videos.. Thanks a million...
You are the only reason I am playing guitar.Bow down and massive Respect Mr Stine.You teaching skills are worth prasing
best teacher out here hands down
Now i'm starting to understand music theory! Rock on Steve, one of the best teachers online!!
I've known numerous elements of theory for a long time, but not really KNOWN them, if you see what I mean. I know that any major scale is "tone-tone-semitone-tone-tone-tone-semitone", and have done since my teens. And I know that means that different scales therefore need different amounts of sharps and flats to accommodate that pattern. But just saying "between third and fourth" and "between seventh and eighth" makes it feel so much easier. That's the beauty of your videos for me: I know lots of snippets of music theory - some of which more advanced than I know what to do with - but you're linking them all up for me.
Awesome, Jacob! Glad Steve's videos have made music theory easier for you. Thanks for watching and sharing your experience! :-)
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everything starts to make sense!!! every time i get off my guitar class i will watch your videos and study those theories. Its awesome to literally have two guitar teachers!
Totally appreciate you taking your extra time to produce these videos. They are making so many things come together for me. Thank you, Steve.
I have just thrown out my theory books! Steve, you are an excellent teacher and explain things in such simple terms. You are so easy to understand, so thank you for posting these videos. You are now my go to guitar teacher on youtube.
You're incredible. thanks!
Some serious eureka moments for me in this video! It's finally starting to make sense! Thank you!!!
Without doubt the best lessons I've found on guitar theory. You explain it in terms that are so easy to understand. I'll be seeking a lot more info from your website. Tks much !
You are most welcome, Moore!
Steve! You nailed it home for me. I'm just starting out on guitar and have been trying to learn theory (online) and copying youtube vids at the same time. I really couldn't get how it was magically decided by some music god which notes make up a particular chord. After watching this vid, I now understand HOW to find which notes are in a major diatonic scale and then figure out WHICH of those notes make up the major chord. I also now see there is a relationship with diatonic and do-ra-me... What I don't know, yet, is WHY there are 12 pitches in an octave and WHY it was decided that we should pick out 7 of them? I'll bet I can find that out by checking out more of you vids. Rock on man! Thanks
I'm not the type of person that comments on every video.
But I had to say that of all the guitar lessons videos on TH-cam, you're the best one by very very far.
Thank you for your teachings. 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
Thanks Steve. You're a great teacher. You make music theory easier to understand.
OH MY GOD!!!! writing in the marker for the half steps at 3 and 4 and 7 and 8 (1) made the intervals immediately obvious and easy to remember. I feel like ive over come a tremendous hurdle. I feel so dumb, like, how could i not see that before its so obvious. Thanks man :)
I'm a teacher and know a good one when I see one..... Great job Steve......
Man, thank you....amazing teaching skill!!!
Super easy to understand the way Steve instructs.
I'm glad to hear that!
BLESS THIS YOU TUBE VIDEO ! I've been struggling with scales for 10 years
Appreciate your generosity in mentoring Steve!
Great lesson, I remember struggling a lot lot to learn this. I`ll definitely watch the whole lessons.
!the best teacher in the whole world! thank you steve
Always learned songs by ear and wondered what the heck I was playing and why. I took my first "real" guitar lesson today and was seeing the same things you are talking about here. Must be a good place to start. Thanks.
Steve man, I learned theory (Master Theory series book 1-6) in prison and not getting a whole lot of play time limited my ability to put this stuff together. I now understand how a major scale works and how the circle of fifths are relative to the do ra mi scale! Awesome! I'm glad you do this and I am happy I discovered your tutoring!
Thank you!
this is brilliant. I'm finally getting my head around the basics. I think some teachers understand so much they forget the very basics but we need the very basics. this is a great vid and I will be watching th others
Thanks for the kind words, Matthew! :-)
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Wow, minute 8:00 blew my mind. I understand now why you need to go to F# on the key of G. Need to keep the full step consistency. Amazing explanation!
Finally i start to see something man , thank you so much and keep up the good work !
I've been playing for years, but I never worried about the tech ( theory ). Now I have decided to learn it, Steve is becoming my favorite educator. I had a book "the heavy guitar Bible" that had all this stuff in it,but I was more worried about learning Metallica than come up with my own stuff. Thanks Steve for taking the time to teach.
Dude this is amazing! I've been scared of theory since I started guitar 16 years ago. I had seen an awesome video from you before and while browsing through lessons I seen you and clicked and BAM! Another awesome lesson. You break it down to where even I can understand whats going on. This is just the kind of lessons I've been needing. Awesome job man!
Thank you so much! Key of B incase you're struggling B - C# - D# - E - F# - G# - A# - B
This video needs to be watched a few times or just back to it from time to time eventually it will sink in. A very good learning video
dude ive learned more about keys from you than any one every, love the way you teach,and i can now remember the majors on the neck, make total sense now thanks
Thank you Steve your video's have Really enlightened me as a true beginner.
Only explanation I've ever seen that makes sense
man I've never had anyone explain Theory that easily I even make pentatonic minor American Indian flute s and I understand most Theory but the breakdown of how it relates to the major scale I never found it in the way you explained thank you very very much
Hello Steve Stein, you are one of the best teacher, thanks for sharing,
Thanks for the kind words, Zaclamane! :-)
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This leveled me up. Thanks. I totally get it. I never got it before.
Thanks for watching, Arthur! Glad Steve's video leveled up your understanding of music theory! :-)
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Thank you Steve Stine
GOD BLESS
You're an awesome guitarist and a great teacher !! Thanks bro.!😊🎸
Simply GREAT
Man I've been looking for this for years! Thank you for making it click!
Glad the video helped everything click for you, Bodhi! :-)
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Hey Steve! I just want to say thanks for posting these videos about theory because they're helping me a lot. I understand this more than anything else that I've ever tried to learn from and I really appreciate it!
Thank u ..all questions answered...man well done..very clear
Thank you so much for these videos. I have always played shapes of chords and never really understood what I was actually playing. Scales scared me but now I am ready to tackle them because of your videos!
This really helped open my understanding of the circle of fifths...Great job! I am a very visual learner.
you are the best professor in the world !!
James Scott Nicholson, Ontario, Canada!!! I actually did end up watching this...Once again you give a simply logistic way to
Find the notes of any scale...Great as always thanx STEVE..TOP LEFT
+Steve. Awesome lesson! Thank you for the clarification.
That moment when someone teaches the circle of fifths without calling it so and in such a fluid manner.... subscribed
Steve ... you are a great teacher! Thanks a lot
Good Teaching even an over 50 student can understand and I learned something today . I just have little patience and you kept me interested
I have looked at many guitar lessons but for me this is the best, as I lost my left index finger (chord hand) and your theory is great. thanks
Oh my god. That is amazing stuff. I own guitar fo 20 years and now finally I understand how it works from theory side. I wish i knew that when I started playing! Thanks!
Thank you so much Steve for all the Videos. I used to play guitar 20 years ago without to know what I'm doing. Now I've started again and It's so much easier with having some music theory in the background :-)
I can also recommend to learn some basics on the piano. I did and it helps me a lot with the visualisation of chords and scales
You are an absolute guitar angel
Thank you!
I wish I could take my high school music theory all over again. But I enjoy your theory. Very nice refresher.
Thanks Steve! You are a such a talented, gifted and passionate professor. Very thankful of your lessons. Gracias!