Guitar brother Rick, I'm in the same boat. I feel like after decades of playing I hit some strange stride during this pandemic, and am practicing like I'm a damn teenager again. I've never felt so free and fluent on the guitar as I do now and I guess it just took a forced shutdown for me to realize the power of my old 6-8 hour practice routines.
I have pictures. My wife was calling me a crackhead, but I was (and still am) having a blast! I wish RUclips was a thing when I started playing. Would have changed things for sure. Any time I start to get bored, there is a never ending supply of content here to inspire me.
I went to a visual and performing arts school, and you teach what I learnt in my jazz ensembles, music theory classes, advanced theory classes, contemporary music ensembles, guitar classes and orchestra for free. Thank you for making this knowledge more available to everyone
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. You seem like one of those guys that has a wealth of knowledge but is approachable by folks at any level. That’s rare these days. Thank you.
Good structure. Back when hiring guitarists, I tended to get the sense that many practiced technique extensively, but repertoire was limited to learning certain solos and riffs (vs. entire songs plus improv over them), and ear training and chart-reading was not a thing they practiced as much, nor was timing/rhythm work -- very different from hiring pianists, bassists, or percussionists. Really love your focus on ear training especially and understanding exactly what you are hearing and when you are hearing it, without in any way disparaging many players' greater love for how fingers are moving. Thx as always, you are one of the best things about RUclips.
When he was just learning guitar and getting into the groove of it, about fifteen years old, I asked him if he had a girlfriend yet. He replied; "I did for awhile, dad, but she wanted me to quit guitar and music. So, no, not anymore". Good move, son.
Rick.. You have made me feel accountable to keeping playing the guitar a few times. Your playing, your lightness towards music and life, your fucking serious studio are just inspirational. Thank you!
Your videos on learning the major scale, modes, and arpeggios in the 5 pentatonic positions completely changed the way I practice guitar. Such an awesome concept for us guitar players. My playing has skyrocketed the past few months just by practicing that, and it is now a regular part of my practice routine. You rock, Rick!
I like how you distinguish between the technical mastery of the physical geometry of where the notes are laid out versus musical composition, choosing which notes to play. This is why I like your analysis of the CAGED system, as a simple guide to physical geometry of the guitar, versus your own system of triads & modes, which is compositional, connecting, and is not specific to guitar.
Hey Rick... since winding up a band, having kids, and exploring classical piano, I've not played guitar in close to 10 years. You channel help inspire me to (literally) dust off the Les Paul, setup my practice area, upgrade some gear and, most importantly, fall in love with the guitar all over again. I've just bought the Beato book, I look forward to deep diving and regaining my chops. Many thanks from down under.
Dear Rick, just wanted to offer my heart-felt appreciation for all you do. My compositions, playing and understanding have all improved thanks to your splendid teaching. I'm enjoying the Beato Book & will continue support and promote you & your channel. You're a gem, and a international treasure. Thanks again and keep up the splendid work.
I've gotten to the point with Everything Music where I just hit the thumbs up before I even watch it. Every video has been valuable and insightful in terms of musical knowledge every time.
Great Minds Think Alike Sometimes! **** I just started using a Freeze Pedal and a Looper to practice most of my ideas 💡 Idea 1 - play a chord voicing with Freeze Pedal and play an arpeggio and scale that contains the notes of that chord. (Experiment with different chord, Scale, and Arpeggio voicings) 2) Use A Looper with a click or drumbeat and practice making phrases over a chord or chords for a predetermined amount of time ......... like “V” to “I” (Vary which beat the chord change happens etc... ) **** Learn the Notes on Your instrument, as it will help demystify any music theory you try to learn. Understand Enharmonic notes, and the 12 tones. **** Learn your Major Scales, Then learn how you can relate everything in music theory you learn to them. Learn how to use them as a tool for figuring out things like intervals, chords, arpeggios, and chord progressions. **** Learn, Play, and Study Complete Songs by various artists......This works multiple skills and can provide lots of enjoyment & challenges. Learn to tune to recordings, and try to play along in time matching as best as you can note for note. Using a looper to practice multiple layered parts together is a fantastic way to hone skills .... in other words play the rhythm parts under a guitar solo onto a looper .... then practice the solo part over it. You can even play the parts at slower speeds for studying them better. **** Always try to practice sound on sound to hear how music harmonizes when you can.
I've watched maybe a dozen of your videos over a period of months and I just wanted to say that you are quite an amazing guy. I don't play but I can listen. It seems like you can play anything well.
If instead of watching Rick’s amazing vids I’d spent the time practicing efficiently, I might be a half-decent player by now. Never mind. If RUclips blows up, I’ll use the newly freed-up time to start on that. No excuses. Thanks Rick! 👍
That's bad bro maybe you can learn to sing. I didn't know how to sing (been playing guitar since kid) and I learned with a coach 2 years ago and with a lot of practice you will sing well. Voice it's an instrument too. :)
Yeah, you can become a really good singer despite some arthritis. Everybody’s telling you it’s something your born with but it’s total bullshit. Maybe become better than Beato??
@@c.s.mcleod7383 you should get checked for carpal tunnel syndrome. Easily fixable once you know what it is. Just went through the 15 min surgery myself a couple of weeks ago and the relief was almost instantaneous! Can’t describe how great it is to not “lose” fingers in the middle of a play session.
You're providing Theory 101 and Basic Musicianship in a bundle. It's pretty hilarious some days, but I love it. I write new things because of you. I upped my theory study, and compositions have gotten a lot more interesting. If I'm ever in Atlanta, I'm hunting you down. Thank you.
All American guy, brilliant musician, national treasure. Mr. Rick Beato.... Much thanks for your unique originality, inexhaustible invention and human warmth. Refreshing and invaluable educationally. Music is a gift and here dispensed by capable hands. 🎵
Practice makes perfect practice. Too many of my friends can practice amazingly but suck at working on new songs. If you learn sequentially you will always go to it when trying to create. So you always end up sounding like a practice session. Figure out who you want to be and tailor what you work on in alot of variations to support your work vision. Then when you know you know it you know it's worth something.
My illusions have been shattered, he's not using a Green Screen, Rick Beato is a CGI creation! Damn. I knew that it was too good to be true, but I really did believe that Rick is a real person. A very talented, knowledgeable, and extremely generous person. Thanks for all you do Rick, you are the best CGI on the planet.
Just purchased the Beato book bundle last night - digging it and digging in already. Thanks for your hard work and talents Rick!! All the best from Australia!
That LP special you’re holding.. When I was like 15 I saw the same exact one at a local shop and asked the guy to hold it (because he didn’t take trade-ins) so I went to another shop and sold the first nice guitar I ever got and as soon as I came back he said someone had bought it. Even after he said he was holding it for me. This all happened within an hour and a half. Never went back, he closed down. Whatever.
I loved your effects pedal vid. Compression, etc. Thanks for some organization ideas. I start well and then I noodle too much or play same things over. I'm 58 it's tougher to learn older I get. But I been practicing piano for theory gonna apply to my guitar and playing. Ear training is awesome your son is amazing. The things kids can absorb with proper introduction and great teachers is great. Hence my Sax playing at 10 years old. ...I love your channel...thanks Rick.
My guitar training consist of 15 minutes of tweaking my amp, pedals and tuning, then 20 minutes of noodling around with those settings and tweaking just to get it "perfect", then I put a backing track on and jam for 20 minutes. Then I tell myself that sounded awesome and shut it down. The games we play...
I have been tossing up on which of these RUclips music courses to buy, and I have always thought most favourably toward the Beato book. So happy I have just purchased it. I have wanted this theory-based motivation kick for a long time! Thank you from Australia!
@Rick Beato I wish I had you fifteen/twenty years ago to teach me. I started playing bass at 10 and guitar at 16 but internally never had a lick of natural talent or musical ability. I have had to drill into myself a sense of rhythm, pitch, any kind of theory, and I get down on myself pretty quickly, so I just wanted to tell you how much just your free content has helped me better understand music in its totality but also to develop better habits and inspiration (curiosity really) in my playing. That being said, the writing and improvisation of Jerry Garcia (and Bobby and the rest of the guys), with just basic knowledge learned from you has really kept me going over probably the last year. Now that you've broken into Phish though, it would be really cool to see you do a Dead tune for an episode of WMTSG. Thanks for all your work.
I want to give an example of the use and importance of arpeggios. I was running through the E major arpeggios, E G# B and it starts over. I accidentally hit the open D which is the 7th and I was like, wait a minute that sounds familiar. Turns out that is the opening riff to Pretty Woman by Roy Orbison. Listening to it i figured out it is play using the 11357 11357 11357987 11357987 of the E Major scale
Finally picked up your book. I’ve been playing since 1983. Not in a band anymore but I still love playing and learning new songs and techniques. Thanks for all your videos and sharing your knowledge, Rick. I really look forward to your videos.
I practice 1 to 2 hours a day Im studying Slash style leads... ( this month)..Slash is simply but creates great solos 2 measure lead riffs and plays them an octave down plus much more that....... I like your videos ......ear training is important many times I hear a song and know the key the notes and chords ,,,,,,,,, great video....... I tell players start out with easy solos build up
I never comment, I've been watching you for a year or so now but I just wanted to say how much I appreciate your videos. I learned to play a ukulele when I was a small child, just a few chords and was delighted to learn that they were the same on a guitar when I finally got one at 16. I thought I was a pretty good guitarist until I move to Nashville at 20 and discovered that there were guys that could play rings around me in every bar. Anyway keep up the good work and thanks for sharing your incredible musical knowledge.
Rick, thanks a lot for all you do. I started playing when I was a kid but left my guitar in the case for most of 20 years. Since I’ve started back up your videos have been a terrific help.
Rick, I just downloaded your book bundle today. It's amazing! I've been following you here for a while, and I just wanted to say thanks for the lessons and constructive insight you've given me.
Bought your book a couple minutes ago. Just by watching some of your half hour videos, I've cleared many many mistakes and questions I've had for over 20 years playing bass. Thank you!
Music therapy 101 and beyond... missed the live stream but this just popped up 3 mos after the fact. Another RB treat with the green screen comedy bonus at no extra charge - thx 4 that!
This whole time I thought "practice" meant constantly searching for new gear that's better than the gear I have, and don't use, because I'm too busy chasing "that sound".
I'd rather pay to learn the theory and have Page's knowledge and ability on a Line 6 Spider than be stuck with only knowing Aminor pentatonic scale for the rest of my life on premium gear.
@@nathanglass512 There's a balance you practice the theory so you can write but than you chaise down that specific dream sound that everyone has and thats where the music comes to you and you know the theory
Thanks 🙏 Just picked up the Ear training sooooooooo excited as I feel like I’m actually progressing especially after having your book for a couple of months which I printed out and put in clear sleeves in one folder now. I feel like you have become my friend. 🤝🙏👏👏👏
Rick, I look forward to receiving your Beato Book in the mail! Love your videos, which inspired me to break out my guitar after 24 years of not playing.
@Rick Beato Hey Rick! Thank you so much for your teaching! I already learned so much from you and I am so happy that there is someone so authentic and skilled giving the opportunity to learn from! I am so excited about the future! Thank you to you and your team! All the best from Berlin, Till
I really do think you are in front of a green screen. The only thing you proved by backing up in your chair and grabbing a guitar is that you are a really gifted and talented magician.😉😉😉😉
Interesting that this practice routine did not involve sight reading for guitar. It was something I religiously practice and still practice. It certainly helped me playing many high pressure shows and gigs at the drop of a hat. Otherwise many thanks Rick for some great insight into practice.
Happy Holidays Mr. Beato. I'm a 63 year old musical dinosaur and came across your volume of work and I'm finding you very entertaining as well as educational. I've always thought i had a good ear I believe I'll take your course to see if I was right.
Greetings, Rick! I enjoy your discussions of theory, the music scene, and more. I'm an accordionist and I always learn Important Stuff from your presentations. Keep Up the Great Work!
Hello Rick. I was practising V7 I7 arpeggios for a while. That really opened up my vocabulary while imrovising. I take my time and find those interesting melodies. Then loop it and improv over chords. It really helped a lot. Not for only improvising but understanding harmony and rythm. Thanks a lot!
Great what you could as the next step of learning 5 positions in c Major is go through the cycle of fourths up c down f up B b etc semiquavers or quavers over a metronome 100/160 try alternating legato and alternate picking but impropably playing what I know when I do this so I’ll switch to triads which I use over so what ( f and g ) I like to split my ear training into 3 busk through an easy song no stopping or slowing down , chord recognition , and transcribe a hard song ( Charlie Parker etc ) but i think practicing scales over your repertoire is great I’m trying integrate the harmonic major and Hungarian minor now into my playing. Just realised you can play the harmonic major over a minor ii v ( f harmonic major over gm7b5 c7b9 )
Nice instruction and modeling since Rick's so steady and melodic with his playing which inspires me as guitar composer/performer playing original guitar themes for book trailers about comics, especially his notes about adding certain notes to get a specialized sound. Great!
Rick, I have a question, if I may (hoping that you'll come across this, given the massive following). Regarding technique, and repertoire, what level of proficiency should be realized before moving on to something different? Example: I'm learning a scale in various positions. How well should one have it down before adding a new scale to the regiment? Feeling stuck, trying to master something prior to moving on. By the way, bought your Beato Book, and recently the ear training package (a gift from my lovely wife). Such wonderful material...thank you!!!
Lovely, Rick. Your playing is beautifully melodic, especially over the changes you chose. I’m going to be easing into retirement soon, so I’m planning on doing some major woodshedding. Hearing you today opened up my ears and gave my imagination a much-needed boost. You’re truly a special commodity for those of us who love to play. Keep up the excellent work!
Bought the Beato book. Very reasonably priced. You're a great teacher! I plan on getting that ear training course too. Really like your teaching style and the focus on making actual music.
Pele the soccer player rocked it...lol....u got to love what u do...in anything if u want to be great....practice simple scales but always have a good time with playing...
I would just say keep grinding and riff out until you find the one riff that you like. Then you build from that riff. And I agree songwriting can be difficult. But it’s a lot easier when you are collaborating.
Learn, and memorize, as many melodies and guitar solos, and these things from other instruments and voice as well. Then tweak them a bit to create new stuff. Practicing scales doesn't make me melodic. Learning melodies makes me melodic. Scales are mostly for technique. When you think about it, this is the most direct way.
@@johnbotelho3453 I keep playing the same riffs its like ive reached a dead end but i will keep grinding because i love guitar and i feel good playing.
Learn phrases A LOT by ear, break them down, learn them in different keys and positions and mix them up! Come up with variations, listen to a lot of music and BE AWARE, absorb it. Then after some time you will hear ideas in your head and you can just let the process happen naturally. But also use your analytical side to think about different variations on how to write licks/phrases, which you then can use! Another tip: Its easier to learn small bits of information than bigger ones and its also easier to manipulate smaller bits of vocabulary. And think of playing the guitar like a language, you cant form sentences if you dont learn the words. At first you learn phrases, you recognize words and start to understand the syntax. After some time you develop the intuition to know what sounds right! When you have learned the words, apply them as often as you can in a variety of ways you are aware of. And at all times be aware of your own playing, dont think but observe it. Trust the process!
@@jfo3000 completely agree with you mate! Scales are more for orientation and adding little flavours when improvising (except when you are so fluent in combining different triad inversions and arpeggios so freely that it sounds coherent haha)
Taking lessons is the best. Now everyone has learnt to take lessons online. If you can't afford lessons from good guitarists in your country, then you can take lessons from someone in other countries like India or China or someplace where the exchange rate is better for you. But you really should take lessons from someone in your country and support the musicians that way. But yeah. Taking lessons is the best. All this material is just supplementary. Take lessons and everything will be laid out in a structures and well organized manner. Don't have to worry about anything. Just need to sit down to practice
As a child of the fifties and sixties, I learned much of the basic theory from songs themselves. Twist and Shout was the first one!....I, IV, V. Then I discovered the ii and iii. Then the iv. Then the II and flat Vii ....and so forth. That certainly helped when I chose to change keys for songs I knew.
Hey Rick, that's a really nice guitar with dual P90s and you have a vintage guitar collection in the background to be admired ... but how about, since you are primarily teaching students, that you teach with 'starter'/'beginner' guitars that more viewers will likely have/afford? Get a sponsorship with Harley Benton, Glarry, Grote, Epiphone Junior, Squier Bullet/Affinity, etc to send you gear (or just buy some on your own to be independently reviewed) and you play those from time to time -- you might even work in the show an episode how you setup the guitar 'out of the box' on that gear so it plays the best and easiest to learn on. I've seen so many beginners 'blame their guitar' when it's often just the poor factory setup, or they scrape and stretch to get the 'awesome brand' guitar they see thinking that could be the ticket to put their playing over the top and they are disappointed -- there was not three thousand dollars of more playability, just a two thousand dollar logo. More parents are going to buy their kids cheap guitars so help them and they will continue to learn and buy more gear (including the Beato Book!) if that starter guitar is set up well. Perhaps an episode 'for parents' on how to evaluate what guitar to start kids on ('hey kids, send this video to your parents and tell them what you want for the holidays')... Classically parents get a 'cheap acoustic' telling them 'if you keep playing we'll get you a better one' when the kid really wants an electric guitar (remember that sometimes the cheapness is all the parents can afford). Parents are afraid of the loud amp but don't realize the kid can practice with headphones or unplugged quietly while that acoustic is loud all the time. More electrics play better at the cheaper prices than cheap acoustics, plus they have lower string tension so kids can practice longer and more often not get caught in the old lyric 'I played until my fingers bled'. Models to start with: Harley Benton SC 450/550/"Custom II", TE-70, Glarry SSS Strat, Grote semi-hollow body. Perhaps a used guitar shopping episode to show how to evaluate good from poorer playability choices at a 'field trip to a pawn shop' or 'used guitar store'.
Does anyone agree that the mind, focus and how much time you can endure for practicing is directly proportionate to the length of time you spend practicing at your weekly lesson. My weekly lesson with my tutor is 45 mins, when I practice alone daily my mind and finger signals switch off pretty much on the 45 min mark every time.
Hey Rick, enjoy your videos. Been looking for a Top 20 video on the Greatest Rhythm Guitarists of all time. For me, the Holy Trinity of Rhythm players is Malcolm Young, Pete Townshend and Nancy Wilson. Love to have a Rhythm list
Thank you for posting videos. You are awesome and amazingly knowledgeable. In fact, a bit intimidating. I just like to have fun with my songs and music, but I'm always open to learning what I can.
Hey Rick, Love your playing and your page. I’m new to the page and I’m wondering if you’ve ever done any videos breaking down Lenny Breau’s playing? Thanks!
Hey Rick, with all do respect, you play the guitar, piano, drums, bass and more, a producer and music teacher, dont know what day and date it is, time for a vacation. Thumbs up.
Yo Rick ! You are indeed a very good instructor and have very good knowledge of music. Also I watched that vid where you played that tape from your band back in the day that sounded cool cuz I like the punk rock era. Anyways great vids I'm learning a lot especially this video bc I feel like I need to approach my DAW with new routines. Peace out my guy!
Science of learning shows that 30 minute sessions enhance memorization of the materials in the study session. You can have multiple sessions as long as you have a ten minute break between sessions where you do something different from what your studying. There is a college professor who has a lecture on “How to Study”, and he explains the current science for memorizing the material your studying.
Love it. Great stuff. Always back to the rudimentary. This works well in conjunction with the Beato book. I've also tried to implement some "interleaved practicing" which Rick's method basically is.
Thanks as always Rick. Oh and you were sounding very Eric Johnson-ish at the end man; really awesome tones! I plan to restructure my playing as I am so obsessed with getting faster (pick slanting) and in time (I am horrible on time) that I forget about the ear and the repertoire. I honestly don't know very many songs because I discovered in 1998 how my self-taught technique was horrible and I didn't want to have pre-programmed licks I always used like a teacher of mine would do. I felt with just scales and chords (and arpeggios I need to stop avoiding) I should be able to compose anything on the spot. But that also means I don't know any songs, only improv. I used to always jam over top of the radio or my CD/mp3 collection.
Just look at how effortless he plays. Fluid, crisp and clean. Perfect technique. I guess this is the result of playing 10,000 hours in six months, plus how many hours after that six months? An amazing teacher. There's not too many on this level. And this is just one instrument. He can do this on damn near any popular instrument. Bass, keys, guitar, drums and God (and Rick) only knows what others. The whole perfect pitch thing with his son is what really blows me away. The protege had to be taught by someone! Like the old joke, what's more dangerous than a pitbull with AIDS? The man who gave it to him. Dylan was taught everything he knows. He was like a sponge the Rick saturated with water.
@@wenlambotomy6231 I didn't mean that literally. I was referring to the six months he went to Aruba for the casino and afterhour club gigs. But thanks for the info. I now know how many hours are in six months.
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Guitar brother Rick, I'm in the same boat. I feel like after decades of playing I hit some strange stride during this pandemic, and am practicing like I'm a damn teenager again. I've never felt so free and fluent on the guitar as I do now and I guess it just took a forced shutdown for me to realize the power of my old 6-8 hour practice routines.
That was hilarious he shamed the know it all who said he was in front of a green screen
I have pictures. My wife was calling me a crackhead, but I was (and still am) having a blast! I wish RUclips was a thing when I started playing. Would have changed things for sure. Any time I start to get bored, there is a never ending supply of content here to inspire me.
awesome man same hear Got 20 original songs composed Go thru them the first 90 minutes of practice to start every morning
I went to a visual and performing arts school, and you teach what I learnt in my jazz ensembles, music theory classes, advanced theory classes, contemporary music ensembles, guitar classes and orchestra for free. Thank you for making this knowledge more available to everyone
The center of my music education universe is Rick Beato.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. You seem like one of those guys that has a wealth of knowledge but is approachable by folks at any level. That’s rare these days. Thank you.
Hair is extra sonic the hedgehog today
I was thinking Static X 👍
The sonic soundtrack is brilliant 😂 Rick would love it.
Super saiyan 2
Don King with a straightener
I think he pulls it off well.
Good structure. Back when hiring guitarists, I tended to get the sense that many practiced technique extensively, but repertoire was limited to learning certain solos and riffs (vs. entire songs plus improv over them), and ear training and chart-reading was not a thing they practiced as much, nor was timing/rhythm work -- very different from hiring pianists, bassists, or percussionists. Really love your focus on ear training especially and understanding exactly what you are hearing and when you are hearing it, without in any way disparaging many players' greater love for how fingers are moving. Thx as always, you are one of the best things about RUclips.
Rick started off as a bass player, that's why he learned a load of theory and knows how to practice.
When he was just learning guitar and getting into the groove of it, about fifteen years old, I asked him if he had a girlfriend yet. He replied; "I did for awhile, dad, but she wanted me to quit guitar and music. So, no, not anymore".
Good move, son.
what?
good move...girlfriends are a dime a dozen for a guitar slinger!
Where did this come from? Your comment starts with "When he was just learning guitar..." and I have no clue who "he" is.
@@lambdaman3228 Obviously,his son. ye gots to decode,mon.
@@OscarRuiz-gj3mp Shouldn't have to read the last chapter of a book to understand the first one
Rick.. You have made me feel accountable to keeping playing the guitar a few times. Your playing, your lightness towards music and life, your fucking serious studio are just inspirational. Thank you!
Your videos on learning the major scale, modes, and arpeggios in the 5 pentatonic positions completely changed the way I practice guitar. Such an awesome concept for us guitar players. My playing has skyrocketed the past few months just by practicing that, and it is now a regular part of my practice routine. You rock, Rick!
I like how you distinguish between the technical mastery of the physical geometry of where the notes are laid out versus musical composition, choosing which notes to play. This is why I like your analysis of the CAGED system, as a simple guide to physical geometry of the guitar, versus your own system of triads & modes, which is compositional, connecting, and is not specific to guitar.
Hey Rick... since winding up a band, having kids, and exploring classical piano, I've not played guitar in close to 10 years. You channel help inspire me to (literally) dust off the Les Paul, setup my practice area, upgrade some gear and, most importantly, fall in love with the guitar all over again. I've just bought the Beato book, I look forward to deep diving and regaining my chops. Many thanks from down under.
Dear Rick, just wanted to offer my heart-felt appreciation for all you do. My compositions, playing and understanding have all improved thanks to your splendid teaching. I'm enjoying the Beato Book & will continue support and promote you & your channel. You're a gem, and a international treasure. Thanks again and keep up the splendid work.
I've gotten to the point with Everything Music where I just hit the thumbs up before I even watch it. Every video has been valuable and insightful in terms of musical knowledge every time.
Great Minds Think Alike Sometimes!
**** I just started using a Freeze Pedal and a Looper to practice most of my ideas 💡
Idea 1 - play a chord voicing with Freeze Pedal and play an arpeggio and scale that contains the notes of that chord.
(Experiment with different chord, Scale, and Arpeggio voicings)
2) Use A Looper with a click or drumbeat and practice making phrases over a chord or chords for a predetermined amount of time ......... like “V” to “I”
(Vary which beat the chord change happens etc... )
**** Learn the Notes on Your instrument, as it will help demystify any music theory you try to learn. Understand Enharmonic notes, and the 12 tones.
**** Learn your Major Scales, Then learn how you can relate everything in music theory you learn to them.
Learn how to use them as a tool for figuring out things like intervals, chords, arpeggios, and chord progressions.
**** Learn, Play, and Study Complete Songs by various artists......This works multiple skills and can provide lots of enjoyment & challenges.
Learn to tune to recordings, and try to play along in time matching as best as you can note for note. Using a looper to practice multiple layered parts together is a fantastic way to hone skills .... in other words play the rhythm parts under a guitar solo onto a looper .... then practice the solo part over it.
You can even play the parts at slower speeds for studying them better.
**** Always try to practice sound on sound to hear how music harmonizes when you can.
I've watched maybe a dozen of your videos over a period of months and I just wanted to say that you are quite an amazing guy. I don't play but I can listen. It seems like you can play anything well.
I just bought your Beato Book. MAN! Never saw a book with so many good things packed in. A big THANK YOU!
Killer… the best when you’re writing on a tour bus (1978 Dodge Sportsman!!!) while in the middle of Northern Canada. Church Beato. 🤟🤠🏄♂️🌊
If instead of watching Rick’s amazing vids I’d spent the time practicing efficiently, I might be a half-decent player by now. Never mind. If RUclips blows up, I’ll use the newly freed-up time to start on that. No excuses. Thanks Rick! 👍
Hey Rick, I don't play (arthritis in fingers) but I really enjoy learning about music and theory through your videos. Thanks!
That's bad bro maybe you can learn to sing. I didn't know how to sing (been playing guitar since kid) and I learned with a coach 2 years ago and with a lot of practice you will sing well. Voice it's an instrument too. :)
Yeah, you can become a really good singer despite some arthritis. Everybody’s telling you it’s something your born with but it’s total bullshit. Maybe become better than Beato??
I don't know how bad your arthritis is, but I had a friend's dad who had some arthritis and he could rock the hell out of slide.
Use CBD should help it
@@c.s.mcleod7383 you should get checked for carpal tunnel syndrome. Easily fixable once you know what it is. Just went through the 15 min surgery myself a couple of weeks ago and the relief was almost instantaneous! Can’t describe how great it is to not “lose” fingers in the middle of a play session.
You're providing Theory 101 and Basic Musicianship in a bundle. It's pretty hilarious some days, but I love it. I write new things because of you. I upped my theory study, and compositions have gotten a lot more interesting. If I'm ever in Atlanta, I'm hunting you down. Thank you.
All American guy, brilliant musician, national treasure. Mr. Rick Beato.... Much thanks for your unique originality, inexhaustible invention and human warmth. Refreshing and invaluable educationally. Music is a gift and here dispensed by capable hands. 🎵
Your studio is beautifully lit and looks like a happy place.
Practice makes perfect practice. Too many of my friends can practice amazingly but suck at working on new songs. If you learn sequentially you will always go to it when trying to create. So you always end up sounding like a practice session. Figure out who you want to be and tailor what you work on in alot of variations to support your work vision. Then when you know you know it you know it's worth something.
You are a generous and informed music professor. Thank you! People like you make youtube invaluable
My illusions have been shattered, he's not using a Green Screen, Rick Beato is a CGI creation! Damn. I knew that it was too good to be true, but I really did believe that Rick is a real person. A very talented, knowledgeable, and extremely generous person. Thanks for all you do Rick, you are the best CGI on the planet.
Just purchased the Beato book bundle last night - digging it and digging in already. Thanks for your hard work and talents Rick!! All the best from Australia!
That LP special you’re holding.. When I was like 15 I saw the same exact one at a local shop and asked the guy to hold it (because he didn’t take trade-ins) so I went to another shop and sold the first nice guitar I ever got and as soon as I came back he said someone had bought it. Even after he said he was holding it for me. This all happened within an hour and a half.
Never went back, he closed down. Whatever.
I can understand why folks may have thought your studio was a 'green screen'. It is so damn tidy and perfect and f'in AWESOME!!!
14:55. This whole section is gorgeous. You could build a great song around that exercise.
I loved your effects pedal vid. Compression, etc. Thanks for some organization ideas. I start well and then I noodle too much or play same things over. I'm 58 it's tougher to learn older I get. But I been practicing piano for theory gonna apply to my guitar and playing. Ear training is awesome your son is amazing. The things kids can absorb with proper introduction and great teachers is great. Hence my Sax playing at 10 years old. ...I love your channel...thanks Rick.
My guitar training consist of 15 minutes of tweaking my amp, pedals and tuning, then 20 minutes of noodling around with those settings and tweaking just to get it "perfect", then I put a backing track on and jam for 20 minutes. Then I tell myself that sounded awesome and shut it down. The games we play...
I have been tossing up on which of these RUclips music courses to buy, and I have always thought most favourably toward the Beato book. So happy I have just purchased it. I have wanted this theory-based motivation kick for a long time! Thank you from Australia!
I find your grasp of theory truly beautiful - divine even!
@Rick Beato I wish I had you fifteen/twenty years ago to teach me. I started playing bass at 10 and guitar at 16 but internally never had a lick of natural talent or musical ability. I have had to drill into myself a sense of rhythm, pitch, any kind of theory, and I get down on myself pretty quickly, so I just wanted to tell you how much just your free content has helped me better understand music in its totality but also to develop better habits and inspiration (curiosity really) in my playing. That being said, the writing and improvisation of Jerry Garcia (and Bobby and the rest of the guys), with just basic knowledge learned from you has really kept me going over probably the last year. Now that you've broken into Phish though, it would be really cool to see you do a Dead tune for an episode of WMTSG. Thanks for all your work.
I want to give an example of the use and importance of arpeggios. I was running through the E major arpeggios, E G# B and it starts over. I accidentally hit the open D which is the 7th and I was like, wait a minute that sounds familiar. Turns out that is the opening riff to Pretty Woman by Roy Orbison. Listening to it i figured out it is play using the 11357 11357 11357987 11357987 of the E Major scale
Finally picked up your book. I’ve been playing since 1983. Not in a band anymore but I still love playing and learning new songs and techniques. Thanks for all your videos and sharing your knowledge, Rick. I really look forward to your videos.
I practice 1 to 2 hours a day Im studying Slash style leads... ( this month)..Slash is simply but creates great solos 2 measure lead riffs and plays them an octave down plus much more that....... I like your videos ......ear training is important many times I hear a song and know the key the notes and chords ,,,,,,,,, great video....... I tell players start out with easy solos build up
Love the “ common man “ approach of Rick B.... thanks for just teaching, not preaching..
Just got the bundle. I can’t wait to dig in!
I never comment, I've been watching you for a year or so now but I just wanted to say how much I appreciate your videos. I learned to play a ukulele when I was a small child, just a few chords and was delighted to learn that they were the same on a guitar when I finally got one at 16. I thought I was a pretty good guitarist until I move to Nashville at 20 and discovered that there were guys that could play rings around me in every bar. Anyway keep up the good work and thanks for sharing your incredible musical knowledge.
No question, just want to say I like the 1/3's approach to practice. I may only have 30 minutes to spare. Notes at every session now! brilliant ty!
Rick you are a great teacher, a great musician👏👍
Rick, thanks a lot for all you do. I started playing when I was a kid but left my guitar in the case for most of 20 years. Since I’ve started back up your videos have been a terrific help.
On your way to 2 mil subs rick, hope its soon you absolutely deserve it.
Rick, I just downloaded your book bundle today. It's amazing! I've been following you here for a while, and I just wanted to say thanks for the lessons and constructive insight you've given me.
I just bought the Book bundle :) looking forward to getting stuck into it.............. thanks for all your awesome work Rick
Bought your book a couple minutes ago. Just by watching some of your half hour videos, I've cleared many many mistakes and questions I've had for over 20 years playing bass. Thank you!
Music therapy 101 and beyond... missed the live stream but this just popped up 3 mos after the fact. Another RB treat with the green screen comedy bonus at no extra charge - thx 4 that!
Rick, I'm 49 and have just picked up guitar. With the coronavirus apparently not going anywhere I am going to practice.. Thanks for the videos !!
This whole time I thought "practice" meant constantly searching for new gear that's better than the gear I have, and don't use, because I'm too busy chasing "that sound".
I'd rather pay to learn the theory and have Page's knowledge and ability on a Line 6 Spider than be stuck with only knowing Aminor pentatonic scale for the rest of my life on premium gear.
lol!
@@nathanglass512 There's a balance you practice the theory so you can write but than you chaise down that specific dream sound that everyone has and thats where the music comes to you and you know the theory
@@WolverineSticker no, not clearly, many are guilty of doing that
YES 👍👍🎸
Thanks 🙏 Just picked up the Ear training sooooooooo excited as I feel like I’m actually progressing especially after having your book for a couple of months which I printed out and put in clear sleeves in one folder now. I feel like you have become my friend. 🤝🙏👏👏👏
You are a great teacher @RickBeato
One of the top that I check out.
Rick, I look forward to receiving your Beato Book in the mail! Love your videos, which inspired me to break out my guitar after 24 years of not playing.
Just bought the book dude - this might be what I’ve been looking for, for years . Lots in it
@Rick Beato Hey Rick! Thank you so much for your teaching! I already learned so much from you and I am so happy that there is someone so authentic and skilled giving the opportunity to learn from! I am so excited about the future! Thank you to you and your team! All the best from Berlin, Till
I really do think you are in front of a green screen.
The only thing you proved by backing up in your chair and grabbing a guitar is that you are a really gifted and talented magician.😉😉😉😉
Interesting that this practice routine did not involve sight reading for guitar. It was something I religiously practice and still practice. It certainly helped me playing many high pressure shows and gigs at the drop of a hat. Otherwise many thanks Rick for some great insight into practice.
Happy Holidays Mr. Beato. I'm a 63 year old musical dinosaur and came across your volume of work and I'm finding you very entertaining as well as educational. I've always thought i had a good ear I believe I'll take your course to see if I was right.
Greetings, Rick! I enjoy your discussions of theory, the music scene, and more. I'm an accordionist and I always learn Important Stuff from your presentations. Keep Up the Great Work!
Hello Rick. I was practising V7 I7 arpeggios for a while. That really opened up my vocabulary while imrovising. I take my time and find those interesting melodies. Then loop it and improv over chords. It really helped a lot. Not for only improvising but understanding harmony and rythm. Thanks a lot!
Thanks for teaching .you are really very good teacher.your lessons are very helpful
Great what you could as the next step of learning 5 positions in c Major is go through the cycle of fourths up c down f up B b etc semiquavers or quavers over a metronome 100/160 try alternating legato and alternate picking but impropably playing what I know when I do this so I’ll switch to triads which I use over so what ( f and g ) I like to split my ear training into 3 busk through an easy song no stopping or slowing down , chord recognition , and transcribe a hard song ( Charlie Parker etc ) but i think practicing scales over your repertoire is great I’m trying integrate the harmonic major and Hungarian minor now into my playing. Just realised you can play the harmonic major over a minor ii v ( f harmonic major over gm7b5 c7b9 )
Nice instruction and modeling since Rick's so steady and melodic with his playing which inspires me as guitar composer/performer playing original guitar themes for book trailers about comics, especially his notes about adding certain notes to get a specialized sound. Great!
Always giving us the secrets! Appreciate you man!!! Love your stuff!!
Rick, I have a question, if I may (hoping that you'll come across this, given the massive following). Regarding technique, and repertoire, what level of proficiency should be realized before moving on to something different? Example: I'm learning a scale in various positions. How well should one have it down before adding a new scale to the regiment? Feeling stuck, trying to master something prior to moving on.
By the way, bought your Beato Book, and recently the ear training package (a gift from my lovely wife). Such wonderful material...thank you!!!
Lovely, Rick. Your playing is beautifully melodic, especially over the changes you chose. I’m going to be easing into retirement soon, so I’m planning on doing some major woodshedding. Hearing you today opened up my ears and gave my imagination a much-needed boost. You’re truly a special commodity for those of us who love to play. Keep up the excellent work!
My favorite music educator! Rick I appreciate the tips ! Thank you again 🎶
I'm beginning to really like this channel, thanks Rick👍
Bought the Beato book. Very reasonably priced. You're a great teacher! I plan on getting that ear training course too. Really like your teaching style and the focus on making actual music.
Sooo grateful I found this channel over a year ago. Thanks Rick for helping me get better and reignite my love for music!
Pele the soccer player rocked it...lol....u got to love what u do...in anything if u want to be great....practice simple scales but always have a good time with playing...
Thank you for all of your videos, they’ve helped my playing so much!
Practicing scales is easy making music out of them is the hard part.
I would just say keep grinding and riff out until you find the one riff that you like. Then you build from that riff. And I agree songwriting can be difficult. But it’s a lot easier when you are collaborating.
Learn, and memorize, as many melodies and guitar solos, and these things from other instruments and voice as well.
Then tweak them a bit to create new stuff. Practicing scales doesn't make me melodic. Learning melodies makes me melodic.
Scales are mostly for technique.
When you think about it, this is the most direct way.
@@johnbotelho3453 I keep playing the same riffs its like ive reached a dead end but i will keep grinding because i love guitar and i feel good playing.
Learn phrases A LOT by ear, break them down, learn them in different keys and positions and mix them up! Come up with variations, listen to a lot of music and BE AWARE, absorb it.
Then after some time you will hear ideas in your head and you can just let the process happen naturally.
But also use your analytical side to think about different variations on how to write licks/phrases, which you then can use!
Another tip: Its easier to learn small bits of information than bigger ones and its also easier to manipulate smaller bits of vocabulary. And think of playing the guitar like a language, you cant form sentences if you dont learn the words. At first you learn phrases, you recognize words and start to understand the syntax. After some time you develop the intuition to know what sounds right!
When you have learned the words, apply them as often as you can in a variety of ways you are aware of. And at all times be aware of your own playing, dont think but observe it.
Trust the process!
@@jfo3000 completely agree with you mate! Scales are more for orientation and adding little flavours when improvising (except when you are so fluent in combining different triad inversions and arpeggios so freely that it sounds coherent haha)
Taking lessons is the best. Now everyone has learnt to take lessons online. If you can't afford lessons from good guitarists in your country, then you can take lessons from someone in other countries like India or China or someplace where the exchange rate is better for you. But you really should take lessons from someone in your country and support the musicians that way. But yeah. Taking lessons is the best. All this material is just supplementary. Take lessons and everything will be laid out in a structures and well organized manner. Don't have to worry about anything. Just need to sit down to practice
Aside from the lesson, I always love seeing that guitar. P90s forever!
As a child of the fifties and sixties, I learned much of the basic theory from songs themselves. Twist and Shout was the first one!....I, IV, V. Then I discovered the ii and iii. Then the iv. Then the II and flat Vii ....and so forth. That certainly helped when I chose to change keys for songs I knew.
The carlevaro method stresses this. Always a good reminder that practice is mental
To put some fun in your modes scales etc practice you also can do backing tracks or loop some bass line and chords.
Hey Rick, that's a really nice guitar with dual P90s and you have a vintage guitar collection in the background to be admired ... but how about, since you are primarily teaching students, that you teach with 'starter'/'beginner' guitars that more viewers will likely have/afford? Get a sponsorship with Harley Benton, Glarry, Grote, Epiphone Junior, Squier Bullet/Affinity, etc to send you gear (or just buy some on your own to be independently reviewed) and you play those from time to time -- you might even work in the show an episode how you setup the guitar 'out of the box' on that gear so it plays the best and easiest to learn on.
I've seen so many beginners 'blame their guitar' when it's often just the poor factory setup, or they scrape and stretch to get the 'awesome brand' guitar they see thinking that could be the ticket to put their playing over the top and they are disappointed -- there was not three thousand dollars of more playability, just a two thousand dollar logo. More parents are going to buy their kids cheap guitars so help them and they will continue to learn and buy more gear (including the Beato Book!) if that starter guitar is set up well.
Perhaps an episode 'for parents' on how to evaluate what guitar to start kids on ('hey kids, send this video to your parents and tell them what you want for the holidays')... Classically parents get a 'cheap acoustic' telling them 'if you keep playing we'll get you a better one' when the kid really wants an electric guitar (remember that sometimes the cheapness is all the parents can afford). Parents are afraid of the loud amp but don't realize the kid can practice with headphones or unplugged quietly while that acoustic is loud all the time. More electrics play better at the cheaper prices than cheap acoustics, plus they have lower string tension so kids can practice longer and more often not get caught in the old lyric 'I played until my fingers bled'. Models to start with: Harley Benton SC 450/550/"Custom II", TE-70, Glarry SSS Strat, Grote semi-hollow body. Perhaps a used guitar shopping episode to show how to evaluate good from poorer playability choices at a 'field trip to a pawn shop' or 'used guitar store'.
Glad to see Vergil getting on the guitar.
Does anyone agree that the mind, focus and how much time you can endure for practicing is directly proportionate to the length of time you spend practicing at your weekly lesson.
My weekly lesson with my tutor is 45 mins, when I practice alone daily my mind and finger signals switch off pretty much on the 45 min mark every time.
Hey Rick, enjoy your videos. Been looking for a Top 20 video on the Greatest Rhythm Guitarists of all time. For me, the Holy Trinity of Rhythm players is Malcolm Young, Pete Townshend and Nancy Wilson. Love to have a Rhythm list
Thank you for posting videos. You are awesome and amazingly knowledgeable. In fact, a bit intimidating. I just like to have fun with my songs and music, but I'm always open to learning what I can.
Rick always brings me back to earth when I think I have everything down pat. He lets me down easy so I dont fly into a rage LOL!!!!
I'm on the right track. Thanks Rick!!
Hey Rick, Love your playing and your page. I’m new to the page and I’m wondering if you’ve ever done any videos breaking down Lenny Breau’s playing? Thanks!
Hey Rick, with all do respect, you play the guitar, piano, drums, bass and more, a producer and music teacher, dont know what day and date it is, time for a vacation. Thumbs up.
Your very Blessed Rick
Thank you Rick ! You are AMAZING !!!!!!!
Thank you for all your help Rick!
Yo Rick ! You are indeed a very good instructor and have very good knowledge of music. Also I watched that vid where you played that tape from your band back in the day that sounded cool cuz I like the punk rock era. Anyways great vids I'm learning a lot especially this video bc I feel like I need to approach my DAW with new routines. Peace out my guy!
Science of learning shows that 30 minute sessions enhance memorization of the materials in the study session. You can have multiple sessions as long as you have a ten minute break between sessions where you do something different from what your studying.
There is a college professor who has a lecture on “How to Study”, and he explains the current science for memorizing the material your studying.
Ohh, this is amazing. Trying to incorporate these advices within my practicing right the way.
I was just looking for this kind of video! Thanks Rick
Happy Thanksgiving, Rick
Love it. Great stuff. Always back to the rudimentary. This works well in conjunction with the Beato book. I've also tried to implement some "interleaved practicing" which Rick's method basically is.
:) I love that "fake" back ground:) it's looks like a lot of tools acquired over a few years. Nice studio. Good job Rick!
Another great video by you RIck.
Thanks as always Rick. Oh and you were sounding very Eric Johnson-ish at the end man; really awesome tones!
I plan to restructure my playing as I am so obsessed with getting faster (pick slanting) and in time (I am horrible on time) that I forget about the ear and the repertoire. I honestly don't know very many songs because I discovered in 1998 how my self-taught technique was horrible and I didn't want to have pre-programmed licks I always used like a teacher of mine would do.
I felt with just scales and chords (and arpeggios I need to stop avoiding) I should be able to compose anything on the spot. But that also means I don't know any songs, only improv. I used to always jam over top of the radio or my CD/mp3 collection.
Just look at how effortless he plays. Fluid, crisp and clean. Perfect technique. I guess this is the result of playing 10,000 hours in six months, plus how many hours after that six months? An amazing teacher. There's not too many on this level. And this is just one instrument. He can do this on damn near any popular instrument. Bass, keys, guitar, drums and God (and Rick) only knows what others. The whole perfect pitch thing with his son is what really blows me away. The protege had to be taught by someone! Like the old joke, what's more dangerous than a pitbull with AIDS? The man who gave it to him. Dylan was taught everything he knows. He was like a sponge the Rick saturated with water.
There are 4380 hours in 6 months.
@@wenlambotomy6231 I didn't mean that literally. I was referring to the six months he went to Aruba for the casino and afterhour club gigs. But thanks for the info. I now know how many hours are in six months.