I have watched 5 episodes. As someone who has played for many decades, I admit that I've learned something new in each lesson. Scotty is a good teacher, and very thorough with his explanations. Yes, I could have used this instruction many years ago, but I'm delighted to be going through it now. Thanks for making this available, Scotty.
I've been playing for many years as well and thought when I first started that I could just skip these first few videos, but have also found that I'm also learning something with each lesson. Could not agree more that Scotty is a great teacher.
Exactly one of the reasons I enjoy watching well made beginner/intermediate lesson series, there’s always something new to pick up. Scotty’s method is by far the best I’ve experienced to date.
Love this reverse engineering method for figuring out chord voicings and use of the chord matrix. Definitely a lightbulb moment💡🎸I've decided to transfer the digital version of this series to VHS and started looking around for a VCR so I can have the full experience as it was intended in 1999.
i didn't understand what the big deal about "CAGED system" was about, but this man just made me understand the entire thing without mentioning the buzzword once.
This guy is the GOAT, I've played guitar on and off for 15 years or so and have played what I have learned along the way. Following this curriculum is going to level me up big time, I just know it!
Students have to realize that some of these lessons are about an hour long to view, but are going to take a lot of hours of practice and study before you can go to the next lesson. I’m an intermediate player and I viewed up to lesson 5 so far and that’s a lot for a beginner starting from zero knowledge. Many months of practice. I’m looking for a good lesson course to pass on to my 11 grandchildren. These lessons seem to be laid out well so far and are very informational. Learning to play guitar or any instrument is a lifelong, rewarding experience. It’s way worth the effort. Enjoy the experience and don’t give up.
This guy is all that and a bag of chips ! Already explained the cage system in lesson 4 and made way to much sense. Thanks for your excellent lessons !
It basically has the notes scotty writes here, but in slightly better form. Would highly recommend to have it, so that you can go back to it while revising.
Hello Mr.West! First thank you for sharing your knowledge with us, it is very much appreciated 👍 your teaching style is perfect for me! Is there a purpose in continuing with the following lessons until we have mastered these chords and the theory aspect? Seems like you have presented everything a intermediate player would know. Some perspective, I've played for about a year with open chords, basic versions of songs and learning "riffs" and generally being lost with only the most very basic theory. Thank you again!
Hi Ian, Glad you're enjoying the course. To answer your question, you don't need to master a particular lessons content before moving on. Take chords for example. It's going to take you months to master all these chord shapes and be able to switch between them quickly. You don't want to wait all that time before going on to the next lesson. get a basic understanding of the subject and develop a practice routine for yourself. You can always come back and review the lessons get the details down.
Loving the series and bought the book! I am confused about the Emaj7 section early on in the video. I can flatten the second lowest root to a maj 7 and maintain the maj 3 to create an Emaj7?
hi scott, i tried purchasing the handbook on your website, but it dosent allow me to buy it, i stay in ASIA by the way, is it because its not sold internationally?
Excellent question. You could ask the same about the G form. Actually there is a way but is is like never used. When you get to later lessons about INTERVALS, this will become more clear. But lets say you want to play a D5 in the C form. Miss your low E string. Put your pinky on the 5th fret on your A string. Mute your D string. Put your index finger on the 2nd fret on your G string. Put your 3rd finger on the 3rd fret on your B string. Mute your high E string. It's just so much easier to play 5 chords in the E or A forms that nobody uses the C or G forms.
Hilarious haircut (more of a hairhat,... get yourself a chinstrap) fabulous polar bear sweater with shorts, combined with excellent content.... I want to have a drink with this dude,.... big thumbs up.
Or perhaps you're not yet ready to appreciate this magnificent resource and the amazing teacher. Come back again after a few years, you'll likely have a different perspective.
From lesson 1 he mentions music is a language. So with any language you have to learn the basics. I went 11 months essentially just learning where to put my fingers without much real reasoning other than it made the sound I want. That’s like saying a sentence and not understanding what it means. Maybe that sentence says the right things/the things others want to hear but wouldn’t you be more satisfied if you personally really understood what you were saying/playing. Or understand it so much you can add more than what you just memorized to display more nuance and creativity. Theirs a difference between saying “the cat went up the tree” and actually picturing in your head what that even means, and picturing it instantly.
Not to mention if you objectively look at music as a language, like Scotty says, it is soooo much simpler than let’s say English or pretty much most popular spoken languages. We are incredibly lucky for that lmaoooooo
I've watched thousands of lessons on line and this guy is by far the best teacher I've seen as far as music theory and understanding of what you're doing.
I have watched 5 episodes. As someone who has played for many decades, I admit that I've learned something new in each lesson. Scotty is a good teacher, and very thorough with his explanations. Yes, I could have used this instruction many years ago, but I'm delighted to be going through it now. Thanks for making this available, Scotty.
I've been playing for many years as well and thought when I first started that I could just skip these first few videos, but have also found that I'm also learning something with each lesson. Could not agree more that Scotty is a great teacher.
17 years in and vot humbled in the very first video 😂 This guy is an excellent teacher @hpaffrath
Exactly one of the reasons I enjoy watching well made beginner/intermediate lesson series, there’s always something new to pick up. Scotty’s method is by far the best I’ve experienced to date.
Over 20 years in and Im filling in gaps in my music education. This is truly great.
I can’t find the pause button on the VCR 🤷🏻 but love the chord name explanation and the sweater short combo too obviously
The short, shirt combo is out of control I love it 😂.
@@SFinishing lol, this is going to be in style again soon
Thank you for the lesson I am learning more with this than anything else I ever tried.
Love this reverse engineering method for figuring out chord voicings and use of the chord matrix. Definitely a lightbulb moment💡🎸I've decided to transfer the digital version of this series to VHS and started looking around for a VCR so I can have the full experience as it was intended in 1999.
i didn't understand what the big deal about "CAGED system" was about, but this man just made me understand the entire thing without mentioning the buzzword once.
Ok, Scotty is a great guitar teacher but he's a Sharpie master!
This guy is the GOAT, I've played guitar on and off for 15 years or so and have played what I have learned along the way. Following this curriculum is going to level me up big time, I just know it!
Students have to realize that some of these lessons are about an hour long to view, but are going to take a lot of hours of practice and study before you can go to the next lesson. I’m an intermediate player and I viewed up to lesson 5 so far and that’s a lot for a beginner starting from zero knowledge. Many months of practice.
I’m looking for a good lesson course to pass on to my 11 grandchildren. These lessons seem to be laid out well so far and are very informational. Learning to play guitar or any instrument is a lifelong, rewarding experience. It’s way worth the effort. Enjoy the experience and don’t give up.
This guy is all that and a bag of chips !
Already explained the cage system in lesson 4 and made way to much sense.
Thanks for your excellent lessons !
Just bought the book!!!
can you tell me what is included in the book?
I want to know as well. Is this just a download?
@@ChOubZ4the whole course is in the download plus the slide ruler
It basically has the notes scotty writes here, but in slightly better form. Would highly recommend to have it, so that you can go back to it while revising.
This guy is great! I'm learning so much. I feel like I've been spinning my wheels up until now. 🤔
Hello Mr.West! First thank you for sharing your knowledge with us, it is very much appreciated 👍 your teaching style is perfect for me!
Is there a purpose in continuing with the following lessons until we have mastered these chords and the theory aspect?
Seems like you have presented everything a intermediate player would know.
Some perspective, I've played for about a year with open chords, basic versions of songs and learning "riffs" and generally being lost with only the most very basic theory.
Thank you again!
Hi Ian, Glad you're enjoying the course. To answer your question, you don't need to master a particular lessons content before moving on. Take chords for example. It's going to take you months to master all these chord shapes and be able to switch between them quickly. You don't want to wait all that time before going on to the next lesson. get a basic understanding of the subject and develop a practice routine for yourself. You can always come back and review the lessons get the details down.
Loving these. So easy to follow. Thank you.
Love these lessons. Sometimes, when Scotty turns his head...he looks like Bubbles from TPB.
Gold! Just bought the book!
Great video thanks Scotty!
This guy makes music theory so easy that even I can understand it!
Loving the series and bought the book!
I am confused about the Emaj7 section early on in the video. I can flatten the second lowest root to a maj 7 and maintain the maj 3 to create an Emaj7?
That's some REALLY advanced fingering to show a beginner (like me (@10:40)
hi scott, i tried purchasing the handbook on your website, but it dosent allow me to buy it, i stay in ASIA by the way, is it because its not sold internationally?
How do you play a Power chord in C form? 😮
Excellent question. You could ask the same about the G form. Actually there is a way but is is like never used. When you get to later lessons about INTERVALS, this will become more clear. But lets say you want to play a D5 in the C form. Miss your low E string. Put your pinky on the 5th fret on your A string. Mute your D string. Put your index finger on the 2nd fret on your G string. Put your 3rd finger on the 3rd fret on your B string. Mute your high E string. It's just so much easier to play 5 chords in the E or A forms that nobody uses the C or G forms.
Does anyone know where I can get physical copies of the source material
search absolutely understand guitar on google
Download and print it I got mine bound
@meggybear1 did you get it done at a FedEx or something similar?
@ staples it cost as much as the download but I think it was a good investment.
@@meggybear1 perfect thank you
Cheers Scotty
31:32 well.....that never occurred to me!
23:01
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Yo. #1 bring back that hair style. #2 are you still alive and around.
Haha I agree the hairstyle is incredible. He posted on reddit a little while back so he's still around
He just emailed me so yes…
Caged system.
Hilarious haircut (more of a hairhat,... get yourself a chinstrap) fabulous polar bear sweater with shorts, combined with excellent content.... I want to have a drink with this dude,.... big thumbs up.
Thanks god I live in the era of smartphones. If somebody told me to buy me 100 USD keyboard just to practice guitar. I would quite right there
What drudgery, what torture. This is why so many people give up trying to learn guitar.
Or perhaps you're not yet ready to appreciate this magnificent resource and the amazing teacher. Come back again after a few years, you'll likely have a different perspective.
@@SafyreWorks Absolutely agree. This teacher is amazing.
From lesson 1 he mentions music is a language. So with any language you have to learn the basics. I went 11 months essentially just learning where to put my fingers without much real reasoning other than it made the sound I want. That’s like saying a sentence and not understanding what it means. Maybe that sentence says the right things/the things others want to hear but wouldn’t you be more satisfied if you personally really understood what you were saying/playing. Or understand it so much you can add more than what you just memorized to display more nuance and creativity. Theirs a difference between saying “the cat went up the tree” and actually picturing in your head what that even means, and picturing it instantly.
Not to mention if you objectively look at music as a language, like Scotty says, it is soooo much simpler than let’s say English or pretty much most popular spoken languages. We are incredibly lucky for that lmaoooooo
I've watched thousands of lessons on line and this guy is by far the best teacher I've seen as far as music theory and understanding of what you're doing.