I've been playing the guitar for an embarrassingly long time for this kind of information to finally reach my brain in a succinct manner. Really enjoying this series so far, thanks Scotty!
I am only on lesson 3 and I already feel like I have learned more USEFUL information than at any other time. I can not thank you enough for making this accessible. I just need to get my book now :)
To come across something like this when I'm starting to get serious about playing guitar is amazing. This should be shown or recommend to every beginner
I’ve literally watched 40 or 50 videos on “mastering the fret board” or “music theory on the guitar” and nobody has ever broke it down like this. I always wanted to know why not just how. It’s painfully obvious once you see it so my only conclusion on this TH-cam self guided journey is that most “teachers” only know how, they don’t understand the instrument, why it was created this way, and why it is what it is. This is exactly what I needed!
Everytime I think I'm just gonna hear more stuff I already know he throws something new at me that makes me glad I haven't skipped any part of these early videos. These videos are great, thank you.
You are absolutely right Scott Sir ; in last 5 to 6 years I have gone through a lot of Guitar Theories and Tutorials but have never come across such so useful basic concepts and secrets of the Guitar 🎸 !!! Voooooowww..!! Amazing man, Amaaazziiiing...!!! God bless you so much 🙏👍👌
I'm just 3 months into learning guitar and extremely glad someone pointed me to this series. Going to watch it all, already 3 episodes in. Thank you very much!
I like the way you have the index shifts and pinky shifts organized for ascending and descending. I have been going back and forth between these with less consideration
Turns out - in fact - Scotty DOES know. Old jokes aside - I'm enjoying the course so far. Learning theory stuff I gave up trying to learn a long time ago (when the internet was still in it's infancy.) Thank you, Mr. West! Very happy you generously posted the course here.
My theory about distance between each string (figured just by pausing the vid on piano notes, before reaching the point of 4 fingers logic): Each string is 2 sharp notes ahead of the preceding one. This also explains why there's only a 3-half-step distance between G and B. E->A has F# and G# (2 sharps). A->D has A# and C# (2 sharps). D->G has D# and F# (2 sharps). G->B has G# and C# (2 sharps). B->E has C# and D# (2 sharps).
This is a tough position to sit in unless I actively hold the neck up with my left hand, is that expected? Letting it sit "naturally" on my left leg makes the neck dive way too much and I end up tucking my elbow anyway. I guess the other option is elevate the left foot? Looks like he may have done that in the vid.
You could indeed elevate your foot. The classical players always have a height adjustable foot stool with them. You can get one online or at any music store. . Another option is to wear a strap even when you're sitting down.
The general thought with more modern classical teachers is that raising the left leg (right handed players), even with a stool, can throw the lower back out. There are devices, like the GuitarLift, which attach to the bottom or back of the classical or acoustic guitar body to help hold it in the right place. Electric guitarists have the advantage of being able to attach a strap. A nice wide strap made from a quality material and adjusted properly can hold the guitar head from diving, whether it is set for left or right leg. Brandon Acker has a video on how this can also be helpful on classical guitar.
The tuning was originally taken from the 6 course renaissance (and later baroque) lute with the exception that it was strings 3 & 4 tuned a third apart instead of 2 & 3 (on guitar) and the lowest note was G as it is a smaller instrument. If you're interested, check out why some lute players, trying to recreate the music, actually have the lowest note tuned closer to what would be F# on our guitars. 😁
47:28 how come its 2 octaves apart? Isn't 3 octaves apart? Cause at E string 12 fret is the first octave and D string second fret is the 2nd octave and the Low E string is the 3rd octave
If im more comfortable doing the pinky shift each time instead of the index finger, will it mess me up further down the road or will it not make a difference?
Good question. I'm afraid it will be limiting for a couple of reasons. 1. It is a good exercise to see that there are 2 ways to reach the same nite across 2 strings. 2. The hand is better at contractions of the fingers in these directions, so putting 1 finger out of the 4 fret "box" and having it relax back inside is kinesthetically easier. There's more to it than that, which you may have already worked out, but I hope that you have been exercising both the index and pinky. 🤙
The moment where he explains the scale up the neck with the index shift.. shouldnt he start with a index shift on the low e string? When playing the scale at the start of the next you also start with an open e
I have a question, My guitar has 24 frets so that would be 2 octaves per string? Right? MY guitar also has 6 strings so wouldn't it have 12 octaves? 24x6= 144 notes.
No. Remember the strings overlap in tuning. Also a piano with its 88 keys is only 7 octaves. Think of it this way. From your low E string to 2nd fret on your D string is your 1st octave. From there to your high E string is your 2nd octave. From the open high E to its 12th fret is your 3rd octave. From there to your 24th fret is your 4th octave. Trust me. That's all there is. You'll figure it out.
Wait. Do most guitarists really hold their guitar this way (right handed on left leg)? It kind of makes sense but I dont see any other guitarists play this way sitting down.
All classical guitarists sit this way and some of the jazz guys. But you're correct. Most popular guitarists don't sit this way which I've always found surprising as I get much better access to the fretboard this way and it puts the guitar in a more similar position that it is in when standing with a strap on.
@@absolutelyunderstandguitar60 I would guess it's just as Scotty says in the video, for appearance, so as not to look like those 'uncool' classical players and more rock and roll!
Actually Michael you're correct under some circumstances. Often an index finger "REACH" is easier than a pinky SHIFT when going down the scale. In the end, do whatever feels right.
so much information concise and clearly laid out like NO other course/video paid or otherwise.
This is the instructor I have needed since I was 16.
I've been playing the guitar for an embarrassingly long time for this kind of information to finally reach my brain in a succinct manner. Really enjoying this series so far, thanks Scotty!
this man might be a genius. And he's hilarious. Teacher gold.
I am only on lesson 3 and I already feel like I have learned more USEFUL information than at any other time. I can not thank you enough for making this accessible. I just need to get my book now :)
To come across something like this when I'm starting to get serious about playing guitar is amazing.
This should be shown or recommend to every beginner
Yeah, you are right 👍. We should inform other Guitar oriented persons about this.
My mind is blown. This is the first time I’m actually excited about practicing a scale because I understand it.
You're a legend. This is the most helpful lesson course I've found in years. Thank you very much for posting
I’ve literally watched 40 or 50 videos on “mastering the fret board” or “music theory on the guitar” and nobody has ever broke it down like this. I always wanted to know why not just how. It’s painfully obvious once you see it so my only conclusion on this TH-cam self guided journey is that most “teachers” only know how, they don’t understand the instrument, why it was created this way, and why it is what it is. This is exactly what I needed!
I’m gonna do it. I’m gonna master this dumb machine
Me too man!
let’s do it 👊
how are you coming along?
I am a beginner at guitar and so far this series has been amazing. Thank you
Everytime I think I'm just gonna hear more stuff I already know he throws something new at me that makes me glad I haven't skipped any part of these early videos. These videos are great, thank you.
thank you Scotty.
these lessons are basic and fundamental to understanding guitar and yet these infos are missing from most instructors.
You are absolutely right Scott Sir ; in last 5 to 6 years I have gone through a lot of Guitar Theories and Tutorials but have never come across such so useful basic concepts and secrets of the Guitar 🎸 !!! Voooooowww..!! Amazing man, Amaaazziiiing...!!! God bless you so much 🙏👍👌
I'm just 3 months into learning guitar and extremely glad someone pointed me to this series. Going to watch it all, already 3 episodes in. Thank you very much!
I'm a pro level player and I've needed this lesson for 20 years. Thank you
I like the way you have the index shifts and pinky shifts organized for ascending and descending. I have been going back and forth between these with less consideration
Just completed this one. This chapter had my first “AHA!” moments with the change in sitting position and the finger shifts. Mind blown!
I purchased the downloadable support package and it's one of the best purchase I ever made.
Its unbelievable how many "ohh.." moments i have watching this series.. im lovin it
I keep thinking I can fast forward a little…and that would be a mistake. This man is GOAT
Changed my guitar holding position and can now reach 4 frets without finger and shoulder pain
What a good teacher!
Turns out - in fact - Scotty DOES know. Old jokes aside - I'm enjoying the course so far. Learning theory stuff I gave up trying to learn a long time ago (when the internet was still in it's infancy.) Thank you, Mr. West! Very happy you generously posted the course here.
Watched on 08/13/24. Definitly an amazing dumb machine damn
These videos are fucking great!
My theory about distance between each string (figured just by pausing the vid on piano notes, before reaching the point of 4 fingers logic): Each string is 2 sharp notes ahead of the preceding one. This also explains why there's only a 3-half-step distance between G and B. E->A has F# and G# (2 sharps). A->D has A# and C# (2 sharps). D->G has D# and F# (2 sharps). G->B has G# and C# (2 sharps). B->E has C# and D# (2 sharps).
[01:03:35] Fin
[33:22] Proper chromatic fingering
[37:50] Cue (4 fingers on 4 frets)
[42:21] Actually, control 5 frets
EXCELLENT INSTRUCTION OF BOTH INSTRUMENTS..
Okay this whole episode has just been my mind being blown. Wow. I get it!!!
The best sentence I ever heard to remember standard tuning is this. Eddie Ate Dynamite. Good Bye Eddie!
My teacher uses "Every Acid Dealer Gets Busted Eventually". Not necessarily family oriented, but given the right audience, quite effective!
@@julesdegiulio2565 Elephants And Donkeys Grow Big Ears
@@wilbo1993 Eat All Day Get Big Easy. I started plating guitar when I started playing football 😂
I learned Eat Apples Daily Grow Big Ears over 45 years ago and it stuck after one telling, but many repetitions 😂
As an older beginner, I'm learning a Bunch here!
This is a tough position to sit in unless I actively hold the neck up with my left hand, is that expected? Letting it sit "naturally" on my left leg makes the neck dive way too much and I end up tucking my elbow anyway. I guess the other option is elevate the left foot? Looks like he may have done that in the vid.
You could indeed elevate your foot. The classical players always have a height adjustable foot stool with them. You can get one online or at any music store. . Another option is to wear a strap even when you're sitting down.
@@scottyxcom you rock, thanks for the help! I have been playing for 17 years holding it the other way, never thought to try this..
The general thought with more modern classical teachers is that raising the left leg (right handed players), even with a stool, can throw the lower back out. There are devices, like the GuitarLift, which attach to the bottom or back of the classical or acoustic guitar body to help hold it in the right place.
Electric guitarists have the advantage of being able to attach a strap. A nice wide strap made from a quality material and adjusted properly can hold the guitar head from diving, whether it is set for left or right leg.
Brandon Acker has a video on how this can also be helpful on classical guitar.
I'm a dumb machine
how do you like that?
LOL. I had no idea on why guitars were tuned in 4ths... so embarrasing!
The tuning was originally taken from the 6 course renaissance (and later baroque) lute with the exception that it was strings 3 & 4 tuned a third apart instead of 2 & 3 (on guitar) and the lowest note was G as it is a smaller instrument. If you're interested, check out why some lute players, trying to recreate the music, actually have the lowest note tuned closer to what would be F# on our guitars. 😁
47:28 how come its 2 octaves apart? Isn't 3 octaves apart? Cause at E string 12 fret is the first octave and D string second fret is the 2nd octave and the Low E string is the 3rd octave
If im more comfortable doing the pinky shift each time instead of the index finger, will it mess me up further down the road or will it not make a difference?
Good question. I'm afraid it will be limiting for a couple of reasons. 1. It is a good exercise to see that there are 2 ways to reach the same nite across 2 strings. 2. The hand is better at contractions of the fingers in these directions, so putting 1 finger out of the 4 fret "box" and having it relax back inside is kinesthetically easier.
There's more to it than that, which you may have already worked out, but I hope that you have been exercising both the index and pinky. 🤙
35:13 how to hold guitar Scott way!
The moment where he explains the scale up the neck with the index shift.. shouldnt he start with a index shift on the low e string? When playing the scale at the start of the next you also start with an open e
I was wondering the same thing...
Mr. West but I have 5 fingers
I have a question, My guitar has 24 frets so that would be 2 octaves per string? Right? MY guitar also has 6 strings so wouldn't it have 12 octaves? 24x6= 144 notes.
No. Remember the strings overlap in tuning. Also a piano with its 88 keys is only 7 octaves. Think of it this way. From your low E string to 2nd fret on your D string is your 1st octave. From there to your high E string is your 2nd octave. From the open high E to its 12th fret is your 3rd octave. From there to your 24th fret is your 4th octave. Trust me. That's all there is. You'll figure it out.
@@absolutelyunderstandguitar60 ok thanks
Wait. Do most guitarists really hold their guitar this way (right handed on left leg)? It kind of makes sense but I dont see any other guitarists play this way sitting down.
All classical guitarists sit this way and some of the jazz guys. But you're correct. Most popular guitarists don't sit this way which I've always found surprising as I get much better access to the fretboard this way and it puts the guitar in a more similar position that it is in when standing with a strap on.
@@absolutelyunderstandguitar60 I would guess it's just as Scotty says in the video, for appearance, so as not to look like those 'uncool' classical players and more rock and roll!
King
Anyone else feel like it’s easier to play 2 notes with the index finger on the way down too?
Actually Michael you're correct under some circumstances. Often an index finger "REACH" is easier than a pinky SHIFT when going down the scale. In the end, do whatever feels right.
Anybody thinking of nameimg the notes as they do the scale? Lol
It's a good practice for learning the fretboard
Wonder how he's doing now...
Modern day version of Scotty does the intro before each lesson!
Can he play 400bpm metal riffa
E ddie
A te
D ynamite
G ood
B ye
E ddie
I heard that years ago and it stuck.😀