I had to figure this all out on my own back when I was 12 years old. I remembered everything as a ‘pattern’, not a scale. Then I figured out I could connect patterns. If only we had TH-cam back in the early 70’s…..
I also figured this out on my own, and assumed most other guitarists serous about improvisation did likewise. I'm not sure I could have absorbed it as a lesson, as presented here, without having first reached a point where I needed it.
Map this out on a huge legal piece of paper- all 5 shapes. Learn slides to get into one shape, then the next shape. Then, use a backing track called VAMP e.g., A min. VAMP. Play this over that. On your diagram, highlight the ROOT note and land on it more often. That is key. Eventually you need to learn how to play to the chord changes. Knowing where your roots are is very important.
@@tomcripps7229 Cool tip, thanks. I prefer it though larger and in landscape orientation. Do they sell one like that? 2 on a page is better. I see 4 is Portrait. The value of a book can be to keep things organized. You just inspired me to make my own- came out great! Thanks. I also have the software to make it on the PC but it can be annoying to use. This will be great for quickly jotting down some ideas, chords, etc. How did you learn- are there any teachers you like? I am really digging on Jamey Arent lately. And Guitar Zombie is always great.Nice Martin by the way. Autumn sounded nice. This was a really cool and easy lesson by Jamey. th-cam.com/video/t7xtULjr13g/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=JameyArent I am also trying to master intervals and triads. I signed up for this guys course too. I have to say though, I prefer the way Jamey teaches. Even a master player does not always make for a good teacher. I signed up because I like how Jack sounds- doing the lesson but still not getting there yet. I am however learning to appreciate and focus on "playing the changes" more. So much to learn! th-cam.com/video/Hv1aIHwmdYQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=AAvGlBxia3qEjzcg&t=1 Cheers!
Nicely presented and explained. and it's not that hard ! So many people just end up learning 2 patterns and maybe a diagonal, when learning the other 3 and connecting it all up takes so little extra work, and opens up so much potential.
Been learning your methods for a while. I can feel and see in my mind this slow mapping, tagging and listening has. Its like having a mirror of a guitar in my mind. If we put in quality information in digestible sizes the mind seems to do most of the sorting and connecting. Thanks Rotem 🌄💯😎
Love your lessons !! Always very useful ! ! Steps SIX i am going to practice that a lot ! I used to practice a lot pantatonic scales exactly as you showed ! and it pays off to own that 150% before applying it ! :)
Hey Rotem, thanks for the practicing inspiration! Speaking of inspiration, I notice you humming along with your playing and find it heartwarming! BUT bro, you have to try this, it's a recent discovery and I thought you'd benefit as it improved my singing and playing immensely: try consciously breathing into your diaphragm while playing (not into the chest and not holding air), it will free your rhythm and your arms. It may take a week or two to get used to, but it is so worth it. The trick is to consistently breathe into your "belly" while practicing what you practice and focus on not raising your chest. You're such an amazing musician and it feels weird to give you a "tip" as I respect the F out of you, but I know how much it did for me! Cheers mate, hope you can try it.
As a singer songwriter this is a wonderful comment! Playing and singing simultaneously is entirely underrated and I need all the help I can get. I’m play mainly rhythm guitar and stumbling on this video to see your comment was completely unexpected! I’ll try your suggestion…Thank you!
you want to imagine what you are going to play and to know how to do it - so true. And again your emphasis on the art of listening ...Thanx again for great advise.
Just lear n to play E Dom 9 and Em 9 arpeggios all over the neck. The E min 9 swaps a M2 for the P4 in the E pentatonic minor. The E Dom 7 does the above and also swaps a M3 for t he m3 as it is chord based on the E triad, E A♭ B. Or just play E Dorian as E Dorian is a E pentatonic minor with a M2 and M6 as passing tones.
The whole video basically says "practice scales". But Rotem I really like the way you think about it more emotionally and spiritually that I actually started practicing these again and am getting better
what a wonderful generous video lesson and absolutely spot on Rotem! however did you really 'crack your knuckles" at 9:10 im just rubbing my fingers thinking about it!..
As usual, outstanding lessons. Definitely doing this one for more than 10 days! Great picking F minor too, because it may not be as familiar as say A minor or C sharp minor.
Excellent video and great information. Question Please: What are you using wrapped around the nut area to prevent open strings from ringing out? I am looking for something similar that I can use with a item like yours rather then buy a commercially made one. Yours looks more DIY. Thanks in advance the info would be very helpful. Philip
Was this the F Minor scale all positions? In stage 6 did you just have an F chord playing and hitting the F notes through out the scale? Thank you, great video
This would hinder you from actually learning the patterns and how to connect them. Just take it in small chunks, and when you've got that bit , move to the next. Don't overwhelm yourself with too much at a time. You will be surprised how quickly you will learn them and they start to become muscle memory. Eventually you will hear the interval before you play it.
Later you will learn to move the shape around so that starting on fret 1 it's F on the third it's G and on the fifth it's in the key of A. If you lay down stickers in one place you will for sure learn the finger pattern but that's only appropriate for a single key and the stickers are immediately in your way if you play in another (move the same shape up the neck). That's why others are telling you to experience and remember the shape in your head; it's so you can move it freely. [@others yes I know technically those positions are F,G and A minor rather than major but hey one beginner step at a time!!]
Ever watch the Sopranos? Remember..."ForGet About It." F.G.A. No stickers needed. Or make up your own silly mnemonic. Focus on those three to start so the F (is the "1" on fret one) G( the "2" in the F Major scale, located at fret 3) A(the 3rd on fret 5). In the F major scale, those are the first three...1, 2, 3. Do you know your musical alphabet? It would be good to learn...so if you played the F Major scale all on one string (the top of bottom as an example), F G A Bb(fret 4), (C the 5 on fret 8), D (the 6th on fret 10), E (the 7 on fret 12) (F on fret 13 completes the Octave- goes back to being a 1. The Major scale has 7 tones aka Diatonic. If it's easier for now, just worry about the first three. Tip. Chords are made from the 1, 3 and 5 or if minor, 1, flat 3 and 5 notes. An F Major chord has the notes F, A, and C. You will often hear the progression as being a 1, 4, 5. Now you know where that all comes from! So a 1,4,5 in F Major would be the chords F, Bb and C. Notes alone are neither major or minor. They can be sharp or flat. It seems a lot but it is honestly not hard at all- just unfamiliar. The level is basic HS math.
GREAT LESSON but, no matter what I do, I can't seem to link the patterns. Been trying for years. I get so thrown off and lost. This is why I mainly play by ear and shapes. I just can't remember all these patterns and link them up the neck. It's a mess.
I know English is not your mother tongue. The word (very important for a music teacher) you were looking for when you said “soundly” should have been SONICALLY. You may already know the word and simply couldn’t remember it in the moment but I figured I’d refresh your memory just in case. There. Now you have taught me and I have taught you! 😊
I’m not certain what Rotem is using but Electro Harmonics has a Freeze pedal. Rick Beato uses this to extend a sound ad Infinitum & then he improvises over the top.
I am hearing the same issue in your your playing as I have noticed in my own playing....your pick is "clicking" against the metal of the front pickup some of the time.
So THE Pentatonic shape is just is just UNBELIEVABLE is just the pentatonic scale positions....like literally.....on the guitar? man you thumb nails are friggin insane haha
I can't get past some of the mis-pronounced words. After saying "huh?", I have to keep replaying the video to figure out some of the words being said...
Hi! I'm looking for a booking agent for our album release tour! If you have any leads please email me! Booking@RotemSivan.com THANK YOU!
It's that a rubber band on your guitar head and what's the reason for it ? Thank you.
Let’s see you do this at 70 plus years old and working as an automotive technician/mechanic for fifty plus years!!!
I had to figure this all out on my own back when I was 12 years old. I remembered everything as a ‘pattern’, not a scale. Then I figured out I could connect patterns.
If only we had TH-cam back in the early 70’s…..
I also figured this out on my own, and assumed most other guitarists serous about improvisation did likewise.
I'm not sure I could have absorbed it as a lesson, as presented here, without having first reached a point where I needed it.
exactly..
Map this out on a huge legal piece of paper- all 5 shapes. Learn slides to get into one shape, then the next shape. Then, use a backing track called VAMP e.g., A min. VAMP. Play this over that. On your diagram, highlight the ROOT note and land on it more often. That is key. Eventually you need to learn how to play to the chord changes. Knowing where your roots are is very important.
Get the Ernie Ball guitar neck writing paper, then you can write them out in all keys.
@@tomcripps7229 Cool tip, thanks. I prefer it though larger and in landscape orientation. Do they sell one like that? 2 on a page is better. I see 4 is Portrait. The value of a book can be to keep things organized. You just inspired me to make my own- came out great! Thanks. I also have the software to make it on the PC but it can be annoying to use. This will be great for quickly jotting down some ideas, chords, etc.
How did you learn- are there any teachers you like? I am really digging on Jamey Arent lately. And Guitar Zombie is always great.Nice Martin by the way. Autumn sounded nice. This was a really cool and easy lesson by Jamey. th-cam.com/video/t7xtULjr13g/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=JameyArent
I am also trying to master intervals and triads. I signed up for this guys course too. I have to say though, I prefer the way Jamey teaches. Even a master player does not always make for a good teacher. I signed up because I like how Jack sounds- doing the lesson but still not getting there yet. I am however learning to appreciate and focus on "playing the changes" more. So much to learn! th-cam.com/video/Hv1aIHwmdYQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=AAvGlBxia3qEjzcg&t=1
Cheers!
Really that’s it just practice all the time.
@@cliftonjarvis8010 I did and I do...but knowing what to practice is just as important.
Brother…I’m an outlaw. Ain’t no legal paper in this house.
Thanks!
Thanks so much!
I really appreciate the time you take for these informative videos!!
Thank you! I'm trying to shorten your path so can have more fun
nice to see you highlight József Eötvös at 3:15. cheers from Hungary! :)
Thanks!
Thanks so much!!
Killer lesson. You just totally inspired me.
Some of my mistakes have been the highlights of my solo! Great lesson, never play this enough. Thanks
Great lesson My brother,,,saludos from Colombia....
Nicely presented and explained. and it's not that hard ! So many people just end up learning 2 patterns and maybe a diagonal, when learning the other 3 and connecting it all up takes so little extra work, and opens up so much potential.
Been learning your methods for a while. I can feel and see in my mind this slow mapping, tagging and listening has. Its like having a mirror of a guitar in my mind. If we put in quality information in digestible sizes the mind seems to do most of the sorting and connecting.
Thanks Rotem 🌄💯😎
Love your lessons !! Always very useful ! ! Steps SIX i am going to practice that a lot ! I used to practice a lot pantatonic scales exactly as you showed ! and it pays off to own that 150% before applying it ! :)
Hey Rotem, thanks for the practicing inspiration! Speaking of inspiration, I notice you humming along with your playing and find it heartwarming! BUT bro, you have to try this, it's a recent discovery and I thought you'd benefit as it improved my singing and playing immensely: try consciously breathing into your diaphragm while playing (not into the chest and not holding air), it will free your rhythm and your arms. It may take a week or two to get used to, but it is so worth it. The trick is to consistently breathe into your "belly" while practicing what you practice and focus on not raising your chest. You're such an amazing musician and it feels weird to give you a "tip" as I respect the F out of you, but I know how much it did for me! Cheers mate, hope you can try it.
I'll try it!! Thanks man
As a singer songwriter this is a wonderful comment! Playing and singing simultaneously is entirely underrated and I need all the help I can get. I’m play mainly rhythm guitar and stumbling on this video to see your comment was completely unexpected! I’ll try your suggestion…Thank you!
Excellent idea for making scales fun & enjoyable sound creation
you want to imagine what you are going to play and to know how to do it - so true. And again your emphasis on the art of listening ...Thanx again for great advise.
Happy to help! Thanks for being here. Means a lot.
Danke!
🙏🙏 thanks for this! Very kind of you
Just what I needed. Thanks, Rotem...
Always great stuff, thoughtful and unique lessons. Practice music, peace, and love!
🙏🙏❤️ thank you Allen
Just lear n to play E Dom 9 and Em 9 arpeggios all over the neck.
The E min 9 swaps a M2 for the P4 in the E pentatonic minor.
The E Dom 7 does the above and also swaps a M3 for t he m3 as it is chord based on the E triad, E A♭ B.
Or just play E Dorian as E Dorian is a E pentatonic minor with a M2 and M6 as passing tones.
I expect I will be watching this for ten days before I am able to play for this ten days!! haha....Really cool and thank you.
Sounds good. I will experiment with this idea.
This is gem. Thank you so much my teacher.
Great video 📹 Thank you so much! Very informative ❤🎉
The whole video basically says "practice scales". But Rotem I really like the way you think about it more emotionally and spiritually that I actually started practicing these again and am getting better
what a wonderful generous video lesson and absolutely spot on Rotem! however did you really 'crack your knuckles" at 9:10 im just rubbing my fingers thinking about it!..
nice vid.. ill practice that jumping at home
Great lesson! Thanks!
Digging this approach. The algorithm is a scary / helpful thing. Thx
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Love and Peace Brother ❤🙏
Always spectacular. Thank you🙏🏾👊🏾
Definitely helpful and interesting. Thanks!
Great job man. Seriously.
Good stuff, Rotem!
My heart leaps everytime i see your new upload
Oh wow. ❤️ thanks for saying that
EXCELENT BRO....VERY SIMPLE BUT HELPFULLY
Great advice at the end there!! Thanks for the video- really useful.
As usual, outstanding lessons. Definitely doing this one for more than 10 days! Great picking F minor too, because it may not be as familiar as say A minor or C sharp minor.
Thank you for sharing your tips ❤❤
Cheers from Canada.....
Keep up the good work and stay strong bro!
Thank you. Really nice to have you guys here 🙏
This is brilliant 🤩 thanks so much 👍🏻
Great tutorial!!!
bookmarking this page
Great logic on practicing and progressing one thing missing in alot of lessons
Excellent video and great information.
Question Please: What are you using wrapped around the nut area to prevent open strings from ringing out?
I am looking for something similar that I can use with a item like yours rather then buy a commercially made one. Yours looks more DIY.
Thanks in advance the info would be very helpful.
Philip
It’s all about GOIN’ DEEP !!
Was this the F Minor scale all positions? In stage 6 did you just have an F chord playing and hitting the F notes through out the scale? Thank you, great video
Thank you
What is the story with that red string wrapped around the neck of the guitar and the 1st fret , and the corck next to the pickup? :)
Thank you i'm love this...❤❤
Curious as to the unusual attachments to your guitar. Can you explain?
Very interesting lesson. Thank you
What kind of Chords Progression coud be played over this F Penta ?
7:31 Sad it is! I'm procrastinating in front of my desk computer at the office. No guitars here. :P
Excelent máster!! Thankyou 🎉
Is that a modified ES-175? My dream guitar. Maybe post a video on its build and controls...
What kind of pickups are in your guitar? They sound amazing! Thanks for the great lesson❤🔥
What do you think of adding stickers with notes, e.g. 1, 3, 5,, 6, so it’s easier to see the spots at the beginning? Later on these can be removed.
Wouldn't do it. Take your time buy get used to imagining
This would hinder you from actually learning the patterns and how to connect them. Just take it in small chunks, and when you've got that bit , move to the next. Don't overwhelm yourself with too much at a time. You will be surprised how quickly you will learn them and they start to become muscle memory. Eventually you will hear the interval before you play it.
Not necessary.
Later you will learn to move the shape around so that starting on fret 1 it's F on the third it's G and on the fifth it's in the key of A. If you lay down stickers in one place you will for sure learn the finger pattern but that's only appropriate for a single key and the stickers are immediately in your way if you play in another (move the same shape up the neck). That's why others are telling you to experience and remember the shape in your head; it's so you can move it freely. [@others yes I know technically those positions are F,G and A minor rather than major but hey one beginner step at a time!!]
Ever watch the Sopranos? Remember..."ForGet About It." F.G.A. No stickers needed. Or make up your own silly mnemonic.
Focus on those three to start so the F (is the "1" on fret one) G( the "2" in the F Major scale, located at fret 3) A(the 3rd on fret 5). In the F major scale, those are the first three...1, 2, 3. Do you know your musical alphabet? It would be good to learn...so if you played the F Major scale all on one string (the top of bottom as an example), F G A Bb(fret 4), (C the 5 on fret 8), D (the 6th on fret 10), E (the 7 on fret 12) (F on fret 13 completes the Octave- goes back to being a 1. The Major scale has 7 tones aka Diatonic.
If it's easier for now, just worry about the first three.
Tip. Chords are made from the 1, 3 and 5 or if minor, 1, flat 3 and 5 notes. An F Major chord has the notes F, A, and C.
You will often hear the progression as being a 1, 4, 5. Now you know where that all comes from! So a 1,4,5 in F Major would be the chords F, Bb and C.
Notes alone are neither major or minor. They can be sharp or flat.
It seems a lot but it is honestly not hard at all- just unfamiliar. The level is basic HS math.
It would be very helpful if you can graphically show the fice shapes you're talking about
תודה רבה רותם ,ד"ש מתל אביב.
דש!! מקווה שהכל בסדר שם
What cam do you use? Thank you
Greatest line in any guitar tutorial ever made: 7:25 “If you have a guitar….join me”……”If you don’t…….so sad.” Hahaha!!
Thanks i really want to know what effects and amplifier gives you this sound
reverb and filters, aka turning down the treble and mid
This is very helpful..
Great! Would be awesome to see if people can post the progression w this guitar challenge :)
Pro tips alert!
GREAT LESSON but, no matter what I do, I can't seem to link the patterns. Been trying for years. I get so thrown off and lost. This is why I mainly play by ear and shapes. I just can't remember all these patterns and link them up the neck. It's a mess.
Free wisdom, yay ❤❤❤❤
thankyou
2:00 you switched to playing D instead of Eb.
0:56 'position'
Anyone know why Rotem has the cord wrapped around the head?
Possibly to mute secondary vibrations.
What’s in the middle of his guitar?
Are you using iReal pro for the backing loop you play over?
Yep!
"If you have a guitar, join me. If you don't...so sad." 😂 Hilarious
I have cord on mine - to hang on the wall. See behind him?
I know English is not your mother tongue. The word (very important for a music teacher) you were looking for when you said “soundly” should have been SONICALLY. You may already know the word and simply couldn’t remember it in the moment but I figured I’d refresh your memory just in case. There. Now you have taught me and I have taught you! 😊
Don’t have a guitar handy can you send me one 😮
hey bro ! how did you hold that F for so long ? what is the pedal used ? Big Fan here ! great vid
I used the freeze! imp.i114863.net/15qyVx
/ thanks man. Appreciate the support. Harsh times these days. 🙏
I’m not certain what Rotem is using but Electro Harmonics has a Freeze pedal. Rick Beato uses this to extend a sound ad Infinitum & then he improvises over the top.
I wondered the same.
At last I can see where I'm going wrong. Must stop buttoning up my shirt.
I am hearing the same issue in your your playing as I have noticed in my own playing....your pick is "clicking" against the metal of the front pickup some of the time.
It sounds louder because of the vox mic. I don't mind it usually
Thanks Rotem, I will try not to kill anybody.
Appreciate it man
❤😊nice
You should make money if you share this good stuff.
Is this the twin brother from Til Schweiger😂👍
Hello
Rocco Sifredi on guitar
Oh you've had a shave! You look 10 years younger. Ha ha. 🤣 🤣🤣🤣
lol! I did
I didn't know that Rocco play the guitar.
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🙏🙏🎸❤️
Watches this a few times and its not really telling me anything other than practice scale over and over.
Didn't know Rocco Siffredi can play Guitar *lol*
came for the guitar lesson .. stayed for the chest hair
LolZ
If you don't have a guitar, so sad! Lol
So THE Pentatonic shape is just is just UNBELIEVABLE is just the pentatonic scale positions....like literally.....on the guitar? man you thumb nails are friggin insane haha
I can't get past some of the mis-pronounced words. After saying "huh?", I have to keep replaying the video to figure out some of the words being said...
Is his obvious expertise and dexterity supposed to inspire or impress!?
I feel like I’m cheating playing legato.
Control.. check.
Flow…. Check.
Phrasing … check.
Speed …. not so much
" F-rything".... 👌
So, in a very complicated and convoluted way, all you're saying is learn the pentatonic scale all over the neck. DUH!
There’s no way this is a Gibson.
Why is your guitar like she's been in the battle and it's all cover up with bruises..????
😂😂😂