Here is Lesson 4.2 on how to apply the Musiclabs234 system to your existing learning pathway. This is not intended to replace your existing learning path but to supplement your online, in person or self taught journey.

Here we see how and when to put the two missing notes from the pentatonic scale back into the pattern.

I hope it helps someone, have a good Saturday.

https://youtu.be/Kwf_Qmza6Ng

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Note for note transcription of Trey Anastasio’s solo on Reba from Halloween 1994. Did this by hand and should be close to 100% accurate. This is an absolute masterpiece and worth learning regardless of whether or not you like Phish. Particularly the last 2-3 mins. Enjoy!

https://youtu.be/8txItFvR_ws?si=Z7W9hfsqCXKaLpw1

Learn how to play the Major Pentatonic guitar scale and master the fretboard.
https://guitarfreaksblog.com/a-journey-to-major-pentatonic-guitar-scales/

Hi guys, I don't have a very good ear so I hope you can help me. In "Be my baby" by the Ronettes, when the backing singers start singing at 0:19, do they sing just the root or maybe vocals are layered and they are actualy playing chords? If so, which is the chord progression?

Good day all, hope you are well.

I have posted video lesson on the pentatonic scale shapes and extensions. Maybe it will help someone.

No licks, tricks or technique discussed or shown. Just how to memorize the shapes and create extensions from the base.

Any feedback appreciated.

https://youtu.be/tm\_DSDIskXQ

Hi I cant post on r/musictheory for some reason so Ill post here. I primarily work with Guitar and I am trying to make chords using the Hungarian Minor Scale, however I am getting conflicting information. In interval format, is the Hungarian Minor 1, 2, 3b, 4#, 5, 6b, 7, or is it 1, 2, 3, 4#, 5, 6, 7#? I know that the Hungarian Minor is derivative of the Double Harmonic Scale, so I am assuming that one is one and one is the other. Also, I am having trouble with the chords. Ive been using triads but some of them dont work. Should I try a different chord type? Lastly, are you able to put the scale in different keys, even though some notes don't have a flat or sharp. Thanks

I want to compose my own music with the guitar and its quite frustrating to figure out oh this chord is a minor and this is a major in a key and having to look at notes. I want to know what all the chords are in a key instantly and just focus on playing music rather think about the chords types in a key. I know 1,4,5 is major and 2,3,6 is minor and 7th chords and all that jazz. How should I practice or what should be my practice routine to get this fluency?

PS. I am self taught guitarist. Any help will be highly appreciated

I was wondering what i should do to create a closer bond with the fretboard, as i am able to get though improve well enough, but i would like to be able to think of melodies and then play them without guess work. What should i do to work on this and eventually achieve my goal?

So recently I've discovered that chords like b/e or e/a, are actually maj9 chords too. however youtube guitar teachers never refer to them as such they just say is a slash chord, what do yall make of this?

Trying to figure out the final chord in the song, after the final repetition of the riff they play a chord to fade out, having a hard time finding the voicing for it. It sounds like a G6 but I'm not certain!

Hi, guitarists. Anyone tried this Beato Ear Training? Is it worth it? Beatoeartraining.com

Mozart and Beethoven were renowned for their “absolute pitch,” a characteristic that often sparks envy among musicians. Today, we’re diving into the intricacies of absolute and relative pitch. What exactly are they? Is absolute pitch a natural-born talent, or can it be developed with practice? Are there any downsides to having absolute pitch, or does it come with only benefits? And could it be that relative pitch offers more advantages in certain situations? Let’s explore these questions:

1. Understanding Absolute and Relative Pitch

Absolute Pitch:

*Hear a note and instantly name the pitch? That’s absolute pitch. No reference needed. *If you can nail the pitch 70% of the time, you’re in the absolute pitch club. *This skill isn’t just for music; it applies to all sounds, even the songs of nature. *It’s rare, though—less than 0.1% of people have it.

Relative Pitch:

*Can’t name that note alone? No worries. With a second tone, you can figure out the interval. *The good news? Almost anyone can develop relative pitch with some training. With absolute pitch, you can identify a single tone’s pitch and also the interval between two tones. It’s a package deal—having absolute pitch means you’ve got relative pitch too. But without a second tone, relative pitch can’t stand alone; it’s all about comparing intervals, not naming notes.

2. Challenges of Absolute Pitch？

While absolute pitch is often viewed as a musical superpower, it’s not without its kryptonite. Here are some disadvantages of this rare ability:

*Distraction Dilemma: Imagine trying to focus, but every note in the background music shouts its name at you. That’s the reality for those with absolute pitch. It can turn a symphony into a cacophony of distractions, especially when multitasking with work or study. *Transposition Trouble: Shifting the key of a song? For those with relative pitch, it’s like moving the whole musical block together. But for the absolute pitch crowd, it’s like relearning the song in a new language. This can make adapting to transposed music a real headache. *Tuning Trials: A few Hz off can ruin the whole concert for someone with absolute pitch. They can hear the slightest detune, making them the ultimate perfectionists when it comes to pitch accuracy.

3. A Comparative Advantage of Relative Pitch

While Eastern music education often emphasizes the development of absolute pitch from a young age, Western traditions lean towards nurturing relative pitch. This distinction leads to a higher prevalence of absolute pitch in the East. But why might relative pitch be considered advantageous? Those with absolute pitch perceive notes as standalone entities, while those with relative pitch employ a comparative method, fostering a more cohesive understanding of music. Consider a C major triad in a C major piece:

Absolute Pitch Response: “This chord is made up of C, E, G.”

Relative Pitch Response: “This is the tonic triad, built on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th scale degrees, acting as the foundational chord of the piece.”

Although individuals with relative pitch may not identify exact pitches, they can swiftly interpret the chord’s role using scale degrees. This integrated approach, honed through years of practice, is invaluable for improvisation and composition, offering an intuitive grasp of musical structure.

Conclusion: It’s estimated that only one in five musicians possess absolute pitch. Notable figures like Wagner, Ravel, and Tchaikovsky achieved greatness without it. While absolute pitch offers clear benefits in areas such as music dictation and transcribing by ear. Relative pitch brings its own set of strengths. Most contemporary music adheres to established scale systems, so lacking absolute pitch is not an obstacle to your music career. For those gifted with absolute pitch, there are unique challenges and areas for growth in musical thought processes. And for someone like me, without absolute pitch, this exploration is also to make myself calm.

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In your opinion, what are some basic music theory "must know" skills to learn on the guitar to be able to become a decent player, and in what order?

For example learning all the notes on the fretboard, how to construct chords, major scale, pentatonic scale and so on ?

Do we need to understand music theory to be able to play the guitar in a fairly decent manner?

Here we use our knowledge from lessons 1 and 2 to build the entire major scale across the fretboard.

We touch on the CAGED system as well as interval patterns

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jT5y0FmZDuo

How do you view the fretboard? in intervals or notes? or both?

Can you build the entire major scale across the fretboard like this?

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Basic Guitar Theory Lesson 2.0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CBhJEPYwCg

Here we lay out the Fmaj scale on one string and play VERY SIMPLE scale degrees over the Fmaj drone track. Even if you have NEVER PLAYED BEFORE you can do this, even if you can't fret an open chord properly you can do this (it's only one string)

Notice there is a YouTube link in the description for the drone sounds to play over.
Pluck each note and listen to how it makes you FEEL. Don't make up a riff, don't worry about timing too much just feel it. What does each scale interval make you feel.

Then we take a first look at "Chord Tone Targeting" where we take the notes that make up the Fmaj chord and try to "land on or target" those notes when finishing a line... or when the Fmaj chord comes around at the end of a chord progression.

Yes it's 20 minutes long. All my video's are long.. if you think you will learn guitar from a 20 second tiktok then all the power to ya :)

In the next lesson you will learn how to build the major scale across the entire fretboard without a book, pdf etc. Just using the knowledge you gained from Lesson 1.0 and 2.0

All the best, hope it helps!

Hi, I've been listening to the acoustic version of No One Else by Weezer, but unfortunately there's no tab for this specific version, all are for the electric version. This song has 2 acoustic guitars playing I think, one is the original chords and the other is playing some pretty pretty chords which I can't work out. So if any of you have a musical ear and can tell me what chords please let me know. I really wanna play this myself!

The song - https://youtu.be/uVbQaV3Z_7w?si=8nK-bhen3_TGqNSh

Thanks.

Hi all, I am building a video series on Basic Guitar Music Theory. These videos are intended to focus on the "why" and not so much the "how" in other words no technique is discussed and no video's of me playing endless riffs :) There is enough of that out there.

I have gone through the effort to pre-scrips about 25 video's and gone back over the first scripts to adjust them making sure that it's done in the best order I can.

I hope perhaps these videos can help others as I enjoy making them.

I will answer questions here the best I can but also look forward to others answering and discussions!

If you order the comments by newest at the top you will get the latest in the series of videos.

If you want to enter the monthly draw please visit www.musiclabs.ca

Here is lesson 1.0 (I will add the rest of the lessons in comments, please feel free to discuss!)

Lesson 1.0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYw40WEM3mw

Lesson 2.0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CBhJEPYwCg

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C Major Triad is composed of C + E + G or E + G + C or G + E + C. Basically, as long as you have C E G, you can form a C Maj Triad. We give a name to each different order of the C Triad, respectively: C + E + G = C Triad E + G + C = First inversion C Triad G + E + C = Second inversion C Triad Of course, if the chord is composed of four notes, the third inversion will appear, which I will elaborate more in the next article! When you understand the basic concepts above, please pick up your guitar and follow the steps in the photo above: 1️⃣ Learn the fingering position(Shape) of each triad 2️⃣ Know clearly what notes you are playing? Which inversion is? Example: The first chord is G + C + E (Second inversion C Triad) 3️⃣ Practice slowly with a metronome

When you pick up your guitar to practice in the future, remember to do this exercise until you are completely master it, and then you can move on to different chords such as F or G! If you want to read more, please join my Patreon (hit collections) 👈🏻for English Speakers

[You have to accept that you can’t play well when you literally start playing a song or learning a new technique] even you slow down to 30bpm and still struggling but remember it is temporary. Repetition is the key to improve anything even tiny bit of each day, you will be transformed to another level after a month therefore be patient and trust the process. What do you think, please leave a comment if you have any important messages to beginner guitarist. #WPLguitar

I'm a bit confused and hoping for some help to better my understanding. Hopefully I can write out my question in a way that is intelligible.

In a 12 bar blues 1-4-5 type of progression where you can play strictly dominant chords I understand that I have several options when soloing. Say I'm in A Dominant Blues, I can play A minor pentatonic over the whole thing. I could focus on the arpeggios for each of the chords focusing on the chord tones etc. What my ear likes to hear though is resolving the Minor 3rd of A to the Major 3rd of A when crafting my lines. That's kinda like mixing major/minor pentatonic I suppose.

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When I get to a diatonic progression, technically the 5 chord is only dominant. The 1 and 4 chord would be maj7. So if I were in A Major again in a 1,4,5 progression should I be able to play e minor pentatonic and resolve the minor third to the major third like I did for the blues progression? Can I mix major and minor pentatonics over the 5 chord in diatonic progressions.

I guess it's more about the context of the chord progression then anything else.

I hope this question makes sense. Thanks!

Hello!

I am a 30yo intermediate guitar player. Been playing for too long now without developing myself further, and I feel like I've been stuck in one place.

I see a lot about the Caged System, and how learning it and understanding it will unlock a whole new world of possibilities for playing the guitar.

I see some ads here and there about it, online courses and such

Anyone have any experience in learning it in adulthood, and any recommendations on courses I could check out?

I am very dedicated, and am willing to sit for hours a day to learn. How long would it approximately take to understand it ?

Thank you !

Recently, I want to achieve sweep picking technique and have already figured out from 5th string in 70bpm to do Am from 12 fret > G > F > Em > Dm then walk back up. At the meantime, I try to extend the scale but feel struggling to start from 6th string. Do you have any similar experience? I would love to hear how did you get through it?

I am trying to put together a, for no better name, class that I can work through to learn guitar theory. I have been taking guitar lessons for about a year and a half and have progressed a bunch but have not learned much theory. I played piano for a while as a kid and have a bit of knowledge retained from that but not much. I want to focus on a progression that would be helpful in my playing. So maybe learning scales or what makes up parts of chords and what it means to have a number added to them. Any help or links to help that I could put together in a logical progression would be amazing.

Here is what I know currently:

1. Relationship between Major and Minor
2. Clockwise is 5th
3. Counterclockwise is 4th
4. Tri-Tone 180 degree (i.e. C>>>F#)
5. 7th note (before the Tri-Tone note)

Please share in comment, I would love to learn more from y'all!!

I usually climb the entire neck and play different scales all over the neck with metronome before I practice any songs. What’s about you?

So i'm trying to learn Scales on Guitar and in one of the videos he is explaining the C-Major Scale but he is starting on the G note I believe. In my understanding if you are in C-Major Scale, wouldn't you start on the note relative to the scale you are playing in? If not, why? and Also why are there so many different positions to play these scales? Why cant I just use the 5th position and work my way up and down the fretboard? I really want to understand this. Thank you

Its in my top two favorite songs which both remind me of the same person, which is funny to me.

Have you noticed any patterns in the music you’re drawn towards?

Hey y'all, I made a study app to practice music theory on guitar called Fretzl which I just released on the Apple App Store. It listens to you play, with an intervals based approach to chords and repeat-after-me style ear training practice. It starts with courses on notes and intervals and then goes pretty deep into major/minor/pentatonic scale modes, chords, chord inversions, and arpeggios. The idea is to provide a more structured and guided approach to learning theory on guitar than just reading through chord charts, as I found myself doing. Beyond a certain point the app requires a subscription but shoot me a message, happy to send anyone a code so you can use it totally free See free code below! Happy practicing :)

Fretzl - App Store

UPDATE: Okay rather than sending y'all individual codes, you can just use the code WELCOME6 to get 6 months of Pro for free and see if you like it :)

I've started playing around with 3nps patterns and am now curious. Do you guys prefer using the caged scale patterns or 3nps patterns. Do some of float between the 2 ? What's your favorite application and why ?

Hello everyone I want to start doing streams of my Guitar study sessions but I was wondering if you guys know any good book on this. I have experience on guitar and music theory I'm just looking for something to do as daily routine to keep practicing, remember some stuff, licks, frases, chords, arpegios, different chord progressions, stuff for technique... I don't know... because I was getting lasy with guitar since I have to do a lot of other things... but I want to keep guitar practice daily even for 15, 30 minutes a day at least.