Minor Pentatonic Scales in the CAGED System
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0:38 How to use the CAGED system to play a SOLO: • How to use the CAGED s...
This video is a good starting point for people who want to understand how to solo all over the neck.
0:41 The Pentatonic Scale: • The Pentatonic Scale
This lesson talks a little about the G Shaped pentatonic scale but it also goes into depth on what a pentatonic scale is compared to a major scale. Useful for understanding why the major and minor pentatonic scale are basically the same thing. I’ll have to do a more in depth lesson on major and minor scales and why the pentatonic scales are so important for guitar players.
0:48 Music Theory for Guitar: Major Scales: • Music Theory for GUITA...
This helps you understand how major scales are made and how they map out to the guitar. Again, I’ll have to go more in depth in later videos about the relation between major, minor and all other scales, but hopefully this set of lessons will get you going on soloing and understanding guitar better.
Jam tracks used in this video:
10:09 B flat Minor Jam: • B Flat Minor Jam Track...
12:42 E Minor Jam: • E Minor Jam Track i ...
12:59 THAT NOTE OUTSIDE THE SHAPE:
Yep. I played a note or two outside the shape. The pentatonic scales are like a scaffolding - a foundational structure to build more information into as needed. Eventually I’ll get into modes, full scales, harmonic and melodic minor scales that fit nicely around these basic shapes, but in the mean time you can do a LOT with just the pentatonic scales. I made a video about this situation called
How to Solo on Guitar part 2: Harmony • How to SOLO on GUITAR ...
But I need to dive way deeper into this subject in future videos. It all has to do with how the CAGED shapes interact with music theory and its a truly beautiful concept but it will take me a while to get that series going.
Guitar is such a cool complex instrument - the more you understand it, the more you understand music theory and the more you understand music theory the easier it is to understand the guitar. The CAGED system explains how the guitar is laid out. In my opinion, you can’t really avoid the CAGED system when you’re playing just about anything on the guitar and hopefully in future videos I can really drive a lot of concepts home. For this lesson, I thought I would keep it simple and just show how the Major and Minor pentatonic scales are really the same scale with different root notes.
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Most visually produced guitar tutorial I know on youtube, enables me to see how the guitar functions and it's dynamics.
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Honestly, I remember being in a rut with my playing after over a decade of playing the same songs and being self taught. I stumbled on Scott’s video detailing the caged system and had my lightbulb moment! I couldn’t believe it. One of the best out there on the internet for learning the guitar.
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I've spent years with many books plus other video lessons - and you have nailed it for me in just this one video. Thanks for your clear and visually explicit format for understanding the guitar fretboard. Absolutely brilliant!
This is the best video on pentatonic on the web. I love how you overlay the patterns on the fretboard with the split window showing the particulars of the shape. Bravo!
i can't thank you enough. i was really curious about music theory and how people made some fun solos and stuff. now i am really getting into it! i am actually learning something about music and it makes me feel so good!! thank you for being here!!!
Scott, I've been performing & writing as a solo artist for almost 30 years. I never stop learning and am always looking for new inspirations. You have definitely inspired me and opened my eyes to harmonies and grooves I can add to my music that will open more avenues of creativity. You are seriously a gem and have serious talent in expressing what you teach. That is a true quality. I can't wait to watch and save all your videos. I even got something from your Pentatonic video...& you're right, it was the first thing i learned. But, the ABAC and parts like writing a song has totally got me thinking about new ways to create! Thanks for again for the videos. You deserve much praise and $$. You are definitely one I will donate to.(And, I never have before). Keep them coming.
All of us who play guitars for a long, long time. Some thirty or forty years or more. Some more than half a century. When we start with the guitar we think and look at the guitar as an integral part of our bodies.the guitar becomes a part of our brain, when you start to convey emotions with your playing. And you think with the guitar, even then we all learn.
I've been watching guitar instructors on RUclips for years yet never saw this information before. Let alone have it presented in such way. Your creativeness in producing these videos combined with your knowledge about music and skills with the guitar... it literally makes you unmatched. Thanks for all your work!
Probably this is the most comprehensive lesson I've watched, While watching you can also feel that you're the one playing it and probably soon you can play it by yourself because he made it easy to understand. Video editing is also nice. To all who are still watching and new to his channel please watch all his videos, he is a totally amazing man of guitarist! Please publish more of your talent to help us guitar enthusiasts to bring our guitar playing to the next level. Thank You so much 🥰
I absolutely love your teaching style, if I ever come into any money I'm donating a good portion of it to your channel. You've taught me more in two combined videos (pentatonic "map" and this one), about 30 minutes, than I've learned in 11 years of noodling. Thank you so much!!!
I know it's been said before, but I don't understand how this channel doesn't have more traffic. Your lessons are so incredibly helpful. I hope you're safe and can continue after this covid terror ends.
I started learning guitar 4 months ago and after all those major and minor chords strumming I came across Pentatonic.I am glad to know that even if I had begun my practice 3 years ago this video would have enlightened me the same way it did today.I am very grateful and I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart
Great addition to the series Scott, I really appreciate your efforts on behalf of us newbies in 2019. This friend in Wales has just bought you a few coffees for Christmas ... have a great Xmas holiday, and a Happy New Year!! Looking forward to more quality videos in 2020 and beyond ..... well done!!! C'mon everyone .... buy the man a coffee for Xmas!!
Phil! Thanks for the Coffee!!! Have a good holiday season over there in Wales!
I can not get over how well produced and edited your videos are. The music and instruction is great, but the camera locked to the guitar neck so it's always in the same spot in frame, the ghosting of the fingers and the overlay of the notes/positions on the guitar is just astounding. Throw in the little backing audio nods when things are written or notes/scales are mentioned in order so you can hear what's being talked about is just an amazing subtle addition that brings this whole channel to another level.
I was just thinking about how the scales might relate to the caged system and voila !!! Spectacular... thank you.
You sir are heaven sent. This is exactly what RUclips needs. No ego, no bs, just beautifully structured lessons. You really care about the viewer learning and it shows with all the effort you put in.
You've simplified this in such a way that makes me question why noone else on RUclips has been able to lay it out so I plainly. Thankyou so much
The best teacher on RUclips period.
Thank you for these amazing videos Scott. The visuals and effort put into the videos are very much appreciated. I’m learning so much about the guitar through your channel
i hope every beginners would come across this video. for me this is like a summary of weeks trying to figure out the scales. keep it up
Guitar is just like maths, people find it hard to learn because it is taught and explained the wrong way so it becomes difficult to learn but in this channel every lesson is simplified to nursery school level thanks to the ghost notes You will never get any better explanation of the CAGED system like in this video, thanks a bunch, bless
Dude! You have a very unique and awesome way of explaining things. I was engaged through the whole video. You have inspired me to keep playing when I am at the point of giving up. Thank you.
I’m so lucky to have access to this stuff at 13 years old… this guy is amazing
I would have killed for this sort of content at 13 - 14. Don't stop practicing bro, you'll thank yourself when you're older.
@@mrdeurknopp literally this. I stopped at 13 and im 17 now. i WISH so BADLY i didn't quit. find new things to make it enjoyable man and stick with it !
Scott Paul! You are born to teach guitar. I can see this is your destiny!! I've been having a struggle for a very long time in understanding Pentatonic scales and caged system. Great work. You're a saviour!!
I have never been so impressed by a guitar lesson, the overlays are incredibly helpful.
Scott this is beautiful, my love for the strings is fondly growing... i luv this stuff. Thanx, keep up the excellent work
Happy to hear that! I'll try to keep it up
It’s like I know this stuff down deep, but the minor scale relation to the CAGED system is also where I got tripped up on my guitar theory for 20 years🤦🏼♂️ 😅 Thanks for putting this visual lesson together my brotha...so helpful to put the glue on everything 🙏🏼 One thing that would help tie in the jam track section for me even further & more quickly, would be one of your visuals of the chords being used in the minor keys...seeing the chords & scales over each other in two separate windows with your vid edit style would be the ultimate! 💯 You have the gift of teaching my friend! Keep bringing it! I can only imagine how many people around the world will play better music, or discover it for the first time, because of your generosity and teaching methods. That’s pretty damn special when you think about it, Scott! You the man 👊🏼😎
Such a great guitar teacher. The visuals and the note “mapping” along the neck are SO helpful! He does race through some of the techniques at lightening speed but then that’s what replay is for!
You do an excellent job of getting to the nuts and bolts of what's going in a very plain and helpful way. And the visual references you do overlaid on the fretboard are fantastic.
Your videos made me want to play the guitar again and I thank you so much for that! You rock! 🤘
When the world needed him most, he vanished
Haha, where has he vanished to_?
Lawrence Duca ill be back to RUclips eventually. I’ve got some plans. In the meantime, I’m making a ton of lessons for my patreon. Only $11.67 per month
Hey, this guy is making some pretty amazing stuff on his Patreon...I recommend checking it out at least. its some crazy excellent education!
@@ScottPaulJohnson I've watched countless of your videos over and over again the past week and you are tremendously helpful, can you send me a link to your lessons?
Thank you so much! I've been working on the major CAGED system and your video on how this links with the minor scales has blown my mind. This is probably basic stuff for some, but I'm so happy right now - it works and I can solo!
The extra work you put into video production is seriously so helpful! Your channel is the best I've found to learn guitar on RUclips.
also you could mix the major and minor together, that's one of the backbones of blues and that's when stuff really starts getting interesting
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Although I've been gradually playing along over the past years, it's been around 20 years since I had my last guitar lesson. Now this whole scale stuff is finally starting to make sense. Thanks man!
Been playing guitar for over 20 years and struggled with the Caged system but your videos really make it a lot easier to grasp the concept. Great work....
I've been playing for 24 years and just want to compliment you on the quality of your instruction. It's natural, clear, and useful. Cheers man. I've recommended your content to a bunch of new players.
similar here. Great content, not over-cooked or under-done. Everything a player needs.
Scott, I just wanted to say thank you for everything you do :) Your lessons are simply amazing. I really take a lot out of them, both for revising and enhancing my knowledge on the scales and the CAGED system.
The quality of your videos is simply amazing.
Do you accept video suggestions? :) I noticed that you mix in different styles into your licks, but I clearly hear a blues touch in it. May I suggest a video of say 10-20 MUST KNOW blues licks? :) Maybe also based on the pentatonic scales, showing when to use them best over which chord.
Please keep doing what you do, because you are simply outstanding and an immensely talented instructor.
Lukas
Bro I learnt more from you in 15 minutes than 15 years of watching others play. Great job. Thanks for being so sacrificial and teaching us.
I don’t know what I enjoy more; your lessons, or your solo improvisations. Please continue to do both.
You make so damn nice videos, man! Very well done! Now I know, what my "problem" is/was: seeing the shapes. Sometimes, it's hard to relate to an "E" or an "A" etc, when looking at them. But on the other hand... it's very, very, very easy and fast to learn, since it's only five shapes and five letters. ;) So no need to see the C, A, G, E and D within it. Thank you so much for all your effort on making amazing and informative videos! :)
Time stamps:
C: 0:55
A: 4:04
G: 5:29
E: 6:23
D: 7:40
Every major penta scale has it identical twin minor scale, for example, if you have a g-shaped C major penta scale then the other notes gonna be A minor. If you want to make the Major reference note Minor, bump it up 3 frets. For reference notes keep the colored notes in mind red and purple.
The best of the best lesson that I've just watched and it's just cleared everything that I need to know on pentatonic scales ..so great and great staff..
I absolutely for the first time understand the pentatonic scales. The dots on top of the actual fingerboard is so less confusing. You are the best. Don't need the rest.
This is incredibly helpful 🙏 Quick question: Are there minor “chord shapes” attached to the caged system like there are major chords?
I'll help, they are. The minor chords all follow the same CAGED chord shapes.
Im confused on how to know which is a minor and which is a major root note on a shape.
From major back one half step and one whole step to get to minor root
This is what stopped my guitar playing dead thank you so much im sorting my old one out now and taking the rust off
I’ve known about the CAGED system for a long time, but after watching your videos it finally clicked and I’m actually able to play it and “see” the fret board. Thanks man!
This was perfect. You broke down a couple of walls for me and answered some questions and taught me a could new tricks!! Unsubbed everyone but you! Thanks!
I have watched many other youtube tutorials, but yours is the only one that's very clear and easy to understand. Really keeps me motivated. Thank you!
I love you, man!
Best practical use of CAGED I've found yet. I'm using this in my daily practice. amazing amazing amazing.
Superbly explained. Your attention to detail and visual overlays make it effortless to follow. Thanks for the crystal-clear lesson!
Hey bro just to let you know Ive been struggling with certain concepts for years and since I found ya channel a couple of weeks ago you've gave clarity to those things that was holding me back my playing has improved in weeks with ya methods.....I know it's hard with work and editing and actually real life Soo I will be patiently waiting for the next lesson KEEP UP THE PHENOMENAL WORK!!!!!!
Best visualization of this concept on all of RUclips. This was brilliantly done. Thank you!
After a couple years of learning on the internet and throwing money at random online courses, your videos are by far the best. They have taught me more than any of the online courses I have taken. Thank you for the incredible tutorials! - Nice to see a local in Seattle!
I am so glad all the comments are expressing how thankful the youtube guitar community is for this guy. Thank you brother.
You seriously have the best method of any teacher I've had in 20 years. You're going to do well sir. Please keep it up. I love those "ahaaa" moments when concepts gain clarity.
That was the BEST explanation of this caged system I've seen to date.
I understood the concept, but wasnt sure exactly how it was connected. Bravo! Subscribed. Please show us more lessons.
Excellent tutorials! You clearly spend a great deal of time and care in producing them. I particularly like the way you 'count up' the fret board each time to reposition your fingers as a sort of 'refresher'. Please keep the lessons coming 😃
Hi Scott, I just wanted to let you know that your videos are awesome! I've learned so much listening to you. I've been spinning my wheels for years and when I started watching you, it all started to make sense, the fog has been lifted! Thanks man, you rock, keep up the awesome work.
Some of the best instructional videos on any topic right here. Amazing. It finally makes sense.
Thank you Scott for taking the time to put these videos together, they are very helpful.
Man I need to say this. You made me an overall happier person because of your video’s. My dream is coming true because I’m taking my guitar skills to the next level now and one of the persons that caused that is you. So honestly, Thank you so.. so much!
I've been watching your videos and have been impressed with how you explain things so well and easy to understand. You have helped this old man up his playing a lot. No virtuoso by any means and don't plan on being one, I just like to pick around and have fun around the campfire and wit friends. My friends have asked me why have I never played for them the way I am now and I tell them cause I didn't know about this awesome teacher on you tube and gave your name and several are starting to watch you. Soon as this virus crap is over and I get back to work I will join your patreon for sure. It's worth every penny to me. Thank you again!!
Have watched your major and minor caged tuitions. Really clear teaching. I now understand stuff that has puzzled me for ages
Your teaching methods has no equal, I am an apprentice to the guitar world and I have learnt so much from your amazing system, thank you from a student and fan.
Looking forward to your future lessons on the diatonic scales, modes, etc. This is by far the most top-notch guitar lessons on RUclips.
Thx Scott for posting the fix. I am using your work to learn the CAGED system so I appreciate your attention to producing a high quality product.
One of the Best CAGED Instruction Vids on RUclips. Absolutely First Rate.
Keep it up man, you're going places with this high production, super informative format. Can't wait for the next video!!
Thank you for your amazing videos. I've learned so much from your training. The split screen with graphical note dots totally helps. Please keep it up!
Thanks Scott. These videos are such a big help. You can watch 10 videos elsewhere but yours just sum it all up in a simple way. Really looking forward to seeing how you explain modes which are still baffling to me. Much love x
Scott you are the best teacher on RUclips. Can't thank you enough for what you teach in half an hour that we struggle to learn in years. Could you please make a tutorial on bendings, pull offs, hammer ons and all those stuff. Thanks..
Extraordinary and clearly presented music theory class! Certainly, will recommend it! Thank you, Scott!
There is no better channel for learning guitar than this one. Bravo sir 👏
its simple some can teach some can't
this guy makes things very easy to follow. Great teacher 👍thanks so much for your time and effort
Bro! took you 15 min to explain something that I haven’t been able to wrap my head around for 10 years 😂 you are the best. One thing is to know stuff and another completely different is being able to explain it, kudos to you
your rig, and videos are the absolute best to show what you're playing. Fantastic, I love it!
Thank you so much for your lessons! Your overlay for finger position is gotta be one of the best on youtube.
Please keep making vids! These layouts are by far the best for me to be able to visualize the board! Lovein' it!
Already mentioned it twice, but I can't stop enjoying your lessons and pedagogy ... you have over 50k subscribers now, with not even 15 videos posted, that is phenomenal ... I am quite convince that if you carry on doing that exceptional work you do, you'll become the number one worldwide on line "star guitar (music ?) teacher" ... I am living in a place where I meet almost every day, pros and amateurs musicians. I am "selling" you each time I am meeting them, yesterday evening during diner was the last time I mentioned your name ... no I am wrong, I did it during lunch time today ... do not stop your lessons, we need you !
Man I never comment, but seriously the amount of effort and production value is off the charts. Can't imagine how much work this takes. still, all that is for nothing if the info is no good - but you nail that too. thank you
Dude all of your videos have been frickin amazing! You put in so much effort in everything especially the editing.
There are lots of other great guitar tutors on RUclips, including you. However what sets you apart is the layout and supporting graphic and angles. This must take loads of work, so thanks so much for sharing.
Great production and chill vibe. Clear explanation with good examples
Scott, this is an amazing lesson!! I’ve been trying to understand how to apply the caged system for a long time. Finally, I can see how knowing the different shape patterns and knowing where the root and the minor note is located in each pattern gives you more options. It’s like instead of just knowing the main roads, you now know all the back alleys as well. Brilliant. I really like the way you explain the CAGED system. 👍👍👍😃
Your an awesome teacher Scott. One of the best on you tube. Showing all the keys and notes on the neck really helps in understanding how to play guitar. Keep up the good work. I'm a subscriber!
You are just brilliant.I am 65 and have always wanted to play like that, and if I had both the internet and you as an instructor the sky would have been the limit.
Hey man, just wanna say I hope you continue these tutorials. You are the best teacher here on RUclips and I hope you're gonna have a structured series of lessons soon. I wouldn't mind paying for them!
I am continuing!
This is the best explanation I’ve ever heard! Thank you for a clear demonstration
You are probably the best channel for guitar on youtube. Great work man