I have to take the time to tell you. I watch a lot of guitar instruction videos. I have only 2 or 3 that I have really helped me break through barriers. You are the latest. Great stuff. I feel like you’re teaching me this stuff one on one. And I’m really only interested in theory. Not how to play songs per se. That’s for another time. Thank you for these videos.
My pleasure! Super stoked to help out anyway I can. We all have a path in the world of guitar. Having fun is goal number one and the rest is easy. Keep going one day at a time.
So awesome to hear and thank you. Yeah, just trying to figure out my space on YT. I think giving you things in smaller chunks that you connect in the broader picture is the way to go. Stoked it helped. Keep going and keep connecting the dots. So fun!
Thank you. Yes, when you start connecting the dots like this is starts to get really fun. These are also some great shapes to get your hand used to playing. Keep going!
Glad I found your channel. Your teaching has a great vibe and I've found your tips on triads (and how to practice them) extremely helpful. Thanks for what you do, my friend. Happy new sub.
I love hearing that and super stoked you found the channel. Just keep connecting the dots one day at a time. So much to learn. Lots more to come and keep going one day at a time. :)
@@mrelmoresmusiclab and "one day at a time" being the first lyric on the only video i have posted just solidified my subscription. Keep up the good work. Thanks
When moving between triads, on the top (EAD) strings, I concentrate on landing the pointer and middle finger together first, then the pinky. It's more of a stretch, and if I land the pinky first, it tends to move when I fret the other 2 notes. On the 2nd triad shown (ADG strings) I aim the pinky first, and the other 2 finger fall into place. So what I have to make a habit of is learning one root note at a time, and remembering how to not use the pointer finger as a reference/guide all the time. It's a hard habit to break! But maybe if I do one triad at a time, by the time I'm fluid, maybe my fretboard procedural memory will get better.
Yes, you have a very good idea on how to approach this. It's all muscle memory but repetition will do you great. Just make sure to connect the dots as musically as possible. You are doing great. Keep going.
I hadn't played that A minor triad until about six months ago.. I learned it because it's the first section of Adam's Song by Blink 182 without a capo.. It's a great triad imo.. one of the best.. But certainly not the easiest to play on acoustic.. It's a work in progress. About to finish the rest of the lesson now.
Yes, that triad sounds so good. Love Adam Song. I played so many shows with those guys before they added the 182. haha. The 90's were so fun for live music. Keep going!
Good point. I think the main part is just knowing how to formulate triads and then you can teach yourself any instrument. I can play piano good enough and it's all because I know basic music theory. Keep connecting the dots one day at a time.
Team Jellyfish! 10K!! Great lesson. Sometimes, I just gotta hear it five different ways / times before I get it. Of course, I still have to practice it to get it under my fingertips. LoL
Awesome! I’ve been learning my triads , it’s been tough but I can see how it’s beginning to pay off . This is actually one of the best exercises I’ve seen, it’s musical and your learning all major and minor triads in root position on all string sets . I’m going to practice this following circle of 5ths so you work every key and play both the major and the relative minor in each key, which is a piano exercise I seen jordan rudess teach ! The problem I have at the minute is I’m not really using triads in my playing yet, like I’m gaining more fretboard knowledge but I don’t really play lead and am struggling to apply triads to my playing . Would you be able to do a video showing common ways triads are used in embellishments ect? Sometimes when I hear John Mayer play it sounds like I can hear him playing inversions of the same chord as fillers and embellishments
Thanks for watching and that is an awesome question. Sounds like you have a really good framework for how to figure stuff out. Yes, I was just thinking about the other day. I need to make some videos that show how I use this stuff in the context of an actual song . For example, I do a Smashing Pumpkins song with my three-piece rock band and I will mix up whether I want to go to a try invoicing or regular cord and it definitely has some flavor. Super great you were using the Circle that is absolutely the best tool you can have. In fact, I think I’m gonna start a weekly video called music theory and it’s gonna be completely based off of the circle of fifths. Stay tuned for that. And I will definitely see what I can come up with based off of what you suggested. Keep connecting the dots one day at a time and you will get there. Lots more to come here. and stoked to have you.😎
@@mrelmoresmusiclab thanks , I played a little piano and have some understanding of the theory because of piano which I’m so greatful for. I also wonder if you address the importance of practicing scales,chords ,arpegios. I’m curious to know if experienced players like yourself still “woodshed the basics”, so do you still practice scales, arpegios and chords to metronome in all keys routinely, or do you move away from that ?? I’ve been woodshedding some these fundamentals which has helped but unsure if I just keep practicing these or if I’m supposed to move away from them and apply them in different ways. Very few talk about the truth of woodshedding scales chords and arpegios and chromatic exercises , I assume this is because they don’t want to frighten people away from playing guitar , which is a fair point , but in doing so leaves many of us guitar players scratching our heads wondering why we can’t get to the next level of playing
I gotta say you have some really great questions. I think everything is based off our own desire to get better. I grew up with a mom that was an incredible musician. She still plays more than most anyone I know these days. I was just telling her the other day that we are only competing against ourselves in our musical journey. She said exactly. I think we need to do what makes us happiest. There's someone like you that needs to know more and will put in the time to do it. There's others that are fine just playing basic open (cowboy) chords and 1 scale. ha. I think as humans we need to progress and grow in order to be our happiest. My personality is that I will take anything I do and become almost obsessed with it. That is good and bad. ha. I would say that yes, I "woodshed" everything you mentioned, but I always attach it to being musical. I don't really practice to a metronome as much anymore, I really just internalize the tempo and rhythm and improvise from there. I also play in a 3 piece rock band and an acoustic duet. For now, I am really enjoying the organic vibes of the push and pull of playing music with others. I'm going to start pumping out originals soon too and plan on doing that project like old school music was made. No click, just flowing with the other members in the group. And to see if I can at least wrap this up, I'm at the point now that this whole YT channel ends up being my "woodshedding" I'm constantly having to think of ideas and how I can present them in an organized manner for everyone that makes sense. That kind of forces me to really think deeply about how to present and put the information together. I will say, if there is something that I can't figure out, I will seek out what I need to do to figure it out. I also know what styles of music I love most, so I am not going to spend any bandwidth on sweep arpeggios or super fast shredding. I can do it, but it's not my thing.ha. In the end if you are picking up the guitar, or any instrument, you are winning over most humans on this planet. Hope that makes sense and keep the ideas coming. I love your idea of showing how triads are used in real music. In fact I was thinking of how I specifically play a triad inversion of a C# chord in my duet for one of the Pumpkins tunes. I did that just to add more low end to that part and it works. I should probably start showing real world examples like that. Okay, I will stop "flap jacking now." I used that term with my 1st graders when they were talking too much. Stop flap jacking everybody. haha.
@@mrelmoresmusiclab apprechiate you taking the time to reply. Your videos are very good. For me learning the caged shapes , learning that the fretboard can be chopped up into 5 chunks or positions and at each position a the same chord can be played at 5 different areas of the neck, and over each chord is a coresponding arpegio and scale that accompany the chord. This has been a big deal for me as its the only thing that makes any sense on the guitar in terms of the geometry of the layout of the neck. Ive read conflicting things about caged some love it and some bash it, to me i cant concieve of learning the guitar without visualizing the caged shapes and triads . 🎸
I think that's great that you found a framework that makes sense to you. Really, every player will need to find their way like you did and do their best to make sense of everything, but they are going to have to do the work to make this happen. Nothing wrong with caged or any of that other stuff, if you understand it and it makes sense in your guitar journey the better. Keep going!
Did you change the way we download the charts. I am having trouble unzipping the files. all other charts before 8-23-24 were able to open and download . thanks
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I have to take the time to tell you. I watch a lot of guitar instruction videos. I have only 2 or 3 that I have really helped me break through barriers. You are the latest. Great stuff. I feel like you’re teaching me this stuff one on one. And I’m really only interested in theory. Not how to play songs per se. That’s for another time. Thank you for these videos.
For real. I’ve been struggling with triads. Connected my dots perfectly. Sub for life.
Woohoo! Stoked to help any way I can. Lots more to come. Keep going. Stoked to have you. 😎
These triad videos are amazing. I feel like my playing is about to take a boost. Thanks man.
My pleasure! Super stoked to help out anyway I can. We all have a path in the world of guitar. Having fun is goal number one and the rest is easy. Keep going one day at a time.
This was so helpful, you have an effective teaching style. Two triad lessons and my playing has already expanded. Thank you very much.
So awesome to hear and thank you. Yeah, just trying to figure out my space on YT. I think giving you things in smaller chunks that you connect in the broader picture is the way to go. Stoked it helped. Keep going and keep connecting the dots. So fun!
Haha my previous comment about me watching my finger move down a fret and creating a flatted triad had an influence on your teaching method! 😀😃😄
For sure, I thought that was a great idea to point that out since I was right there. Ha ha one day at a time, my friend.
Thank you! Beautiful!!
My pleasure. Love helping out in any way that I can. Keep going one day at a time and lots more to come.
Cool example with the Am triads.
Thank you. Yes, when you start connecting the dots like this is starts to get really fun. These are also some great shapes to get your hand used to playing. Keep going!
Glad I found your channel. Your teaching has a great vibe and I've found your tips on triads (and how to practice them) extremely helpful. Thanks for what you do, my friend. Happy new sub.
I love hearing that and super stoked you found the channel. Just keep connecting the dots one day at a time. So much to learn. Lots more to come and keep going one day at a time. :)
Triads lead to *MAGIC* ❤
Thanks brother have a nice and musical day! Cheers
My pleasure. Thank you and you too. Keep going. 🤩
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Great one
Thank you. Lots more to come one day at a time. Keep going,
I really enjoyed this. Simply put and very useful. Cheers very much. Subscribed.
Thank you so much and stoked to have you. Small chunks one day at a time. Keep going and lots more to come. :)
@@mrelmoresmusiclab and "one day at a time" being the first lyric on the only video i have posted just solidified my subscription. Keep up the good work. Thanks
Heck yeah, it was meant to be and I say it all the time. Keep going
Jellyfish.
Thanks for the great lesson.
You got it jellyfish. One day at a time.
triad’s are back in fashion
You know it. Triads for the win. :)
You are an amazing teacher!!! Thank you for your help!!!
You're very welcome! My pleasure. I am still figuring things out too. We are always learning. :) Keep going.
10K Harry! 10K! Congrats bud.
Thanks bud! 1 day at time for just about anything in life. ha. Keep going my friend.
GREAT lesson! Thanks.
My pleasure and thanks so much Brett. Just sent you a little vid on Fourthwall. You rock and keep going one day at a time.
Very helpful! Thanks!
My pleasure. Keep going one day at a time. Lots more to come. :)
Thanks!
You rock Michael. Thanks and keep going one day at a time. Guitar is deep. Connect those dots. Lots more to come.
When moving between triads, on the top (EAD) strings, I concentrate on landing the pointer and middle finger together first, then the pinky. It's more of a stretch, and if I land the pinky first, it tends to move when I fret the other 2 notes. On the 2nd triad shown (ADG strings) I aim the pinky first, and the other 2 finger fall into place. So what I have to make a habit of is learning one root note at a time, and remembering how to not use the pointer finger as a reference/guide all the time. It's a hard habit to break! But maybe if I do one triad at a time, by the time I'm fluid, maybe my fretboard procedural memory will get better.
Yes, you have a very good idea on how to approach this. It's all muscle memory but repetition will do you great. Just make sure to connect the dots as musically as possible. You are doing great. Keep going.
Jellyfish!
Team Jellyfish!
Hey Mr. Elmore 😊 how are you? Congratulations that’s awesome 10000 what??? Keep going
Thanks Steph. Yes keep going. How have you been?
I hadn't played that A minor triad until about six months ago.. I learned it because it's the first section of Adam's Song by Blink 182 without a capo.. It's a great triad imo.. one of the best.. But certainly not the easiest to play on acoustic.. It's a work in progress. About to finish the rest of the lesson now.
Yes, that triad sounds so good. Love Adam Song. I played so many shows with those guys before they added the 182. haha. The 90's were so fun for live music. Keep going!
On a key board- take any note and count either 1234, 123 for a major….123, 1234 for a minor (in “1,3,5” triad configuration)
Good point. I think the main part is just knowing how to formulate triads and then you can teach yourself any instrument. I can play piano good enough and it's all because I know basic music theory. Keep connecting the dots one day at a time.
Team Jellyfish! 10K!! Great lesson. Sometimes, I just gotta hear it five different ways / times before I get it. Of course, I still have to practice it to get it under my fingertips. LoL
Thanks bud. One day at a time and there's so much to learn for all of us. Keep going.
Team fish sticks...🎸 🎶🎵...
@jungleebushcraft I love fish sticks and fries. 🤪🤣
@@mrelmoresmusiclab
I like Mermaids 🧜♀️🧜🎸🎶🎵
@jungleebushcraft Yeah, I can’t really argue against mermaids either. They are very cool
Awesome! I’ve been learning my triads , it’s been tough but I can see how it’s beginning to pay off . This is actually one of the best exercises I’ve seen, it’s musical and your learning all major and minor triads in root position on all string sets . I’m going to practice this following circle of 5ths so you work every key and play both the major and the relative minor in each key, which is a piano exercise I seen jordan rudess teach !
The problem I have at the minute is I’m not really using triads in my playing yet, like I’m gaining more fretboard knowledge but I don’t really play lead and am struggling to apply triads to my playing . Would you be able to do a video showing common ways triads are used in embellishments ect? Sometimes when I hear John Mayer play it sounds like I can hear him playing inversions of the same chord as fillers and embellishments
Thanks for watching and that is an awesome question. Sounds like you have a really good framework for how to figure stuff out. Yes, I was just thinking about the other day. I need to make some videos that show how I use this stuff in the context of an actual song .
For example, I do a Smashing Pumpkins song with my three-piece rock band and I will mix up whether I want to go to a try invoicing or regular cord and it definitely has some flavor.
Super great you were using the Circle that is absolutely the best tool you can have. In fact, I think I’m gonna start a weekly video called music theory and it’s gonna be completely based off of the circle of fifths. Stay tuned for that. And I will definitely see what I can come up with based off of what you suggested. Keep connecting the dots one day at a time and you will get there. Lots more to come here. and stoked to have you.😎
@@mrelmoresmusiclab thanks , I played a little piano and have some understanding of the theory because of piano which I’m so greatful for. I also wonder if you address the importance of practicing scales,chords ,arpegios. I’m curious to know if experienced players like yourself still “woodshed the basics”, so do you still practice scales, arpegios and chords to metronome in all keys routinely, or do you move away from that ?? I’ve been woodshedding some these fundamentals which has helped but unsure if I just keep practicing these or if I’m supposed to move away from them and apply them in different ways. Very few talk about the truth of woodshedding scales chords and arpegios and chromatic exercises , I assume this is because they don’t want to frighten people away from playing guitar , which is a fair point , but in doing so leaves many of us guitar players scratching our heads wondering why we can’t get to the next level of playing
I gotta say you have some really great questions. I think everything is based off our own desire to get better. I grew up with a mom that was an incredible musician. She still plays more than most anyone I know these days. I was just telling her the other day that we are only competing against ourselves in our musical journey. She said exactly.
I think we need to do what makes us happiest. There's someone like you that needs to know more and will put in the time to do it. There's others that are fine just playing basic open (cowboy) chords and 1 scale. ha. I think as humans we need to progress and grow in order to be our happiest.
My personality is that I will take anything I do and become almost obsessed with it. That is good and bad. ha. I would say that yes, I "woodshed" everything you mentioned, but I always attach it to being musical. I don't really practice to a metronome as much anymore, I really just internalize the tempo and rhythm and improvise from there. I also play in a 3 piece rock band and an acoustic duet. For now, I am really enjoying the organic vibes of the push and pull of playing music with others. I'm going to start pumping out originals soon too and plan on doing that project like old school music was made. No click, just flowing with the other members in the group.
And to see if I can at least wrap this up, I'm at the point now that this whole YT channel ends up being my "woodshedding" I'm constantly having to think of ideas and how I can present them in an organized manner for everyone that makes sense. That kind of forces me to really think deeply about how to present and put the information together. I will say, if there is something that I can't figure out, I will seek out what I need to do to figure it out. I also know what styles of music I love most, so I am not going to spend any bandwidth on sweep arpeggios or super fast shredding. I can do it, but it's not my thing.ha.
In the end if you are picking up the guitar, or any instrument, you are winning over most humans on this planet. Hope that makes sense and keep the ideas coming. I love your idea of showing how triads are used in real music. In fact I was thinking of how I specifically play a triad inversion of a C# chord in my duet for one of the Pumpkins tunes. I did that just to add more low end to that part and it works. I should probably start showing real world examples like that.
Okay, I will stop "flap jacking now." I used that term with my 1st graders when they were talking too much. Stop flap jacking everybody. haha.
@@mrelmoresmusiclab apprechiate you taking the time to reply. Your videos are very good. For me learning the caged shapes , learning that the fretboard can be chopped up into 5 chunks or positions and at each position a the same chord can be played at 5 different areas of the neck, and over each chord is a coresponding arpegio and scale that accompany the chord. This has been a big deal for me as its the only thing that makes any sense on the guitar in terms of the geometry of the layout of the neck. Ive read conflicting things about caged some love it and some bash it, to me i cant concieve of learning the guitar without visualizing the caged shapes and triads . 🎸
I think that's great that you found a framework that makes sense to you. Really, every player will need to find their way like you did and do their best to make sense of everything, but they are going to have to do the work to make this happen. Nothing wrong with caged or any of that other stuff, if you understand it and it makes sense in your guitar journey the better. Keep going!
Did you change the way we download the charts. I am having trouble unzipping the files. all other charts before 8-23-24 were able to open and download . thanks
Thanks Alot ! Though I have to say your fret indicators are messing me up !
My pleasure. Do you mean on the guitar or the charts. 😎
Moray
Nice...eels are beyond cool. So many amazing creatures in the water.
I can’t even stretch my fingers in that position
No worries, I will show you many more triad shapes that you can use. Some of those finger positions are a bit odd. Keep going.
Jellyfish.
Team jellyfish. 🪼
hammerhead shark
Hammerheads are so fierce. I love how high and strong their dorsal fins go. They are amazing how they can travel in schools too. :)
Baby shark
Did you change the way you download the charts. I am unable to download-unzip the files. thanks
Can you check one more time. I screwed up and realized I didn't put them in there. Duhh. ha. Let me know if you see them now.