A stupidly effective scale drill

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  • Опубликовано: 26 янв 2025

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  • @Mr.Krinkle
    @Mr.Krinkle Месяц назад +18

    "Repetition is not repetition, The same action makes you feel something completely different by the end."

  • @jamesanderson9191
    @jamesanderson9191 Месяц назад +8

    Wow. Good timing. I've been going over about 5 or 6 of your old videos today. And , here you are with a new one. Thanks!!

  • @stephenmahlstedt7276
    @stephenmahlstedt7276 3 дня назад

    This is now a permanent part of my (mostly) daily practice routine, and it’s really helping with my coordination and pinky control. The descending pattern is tricky to play clean. It’s a great exercise!

    • @curiousguitarist
      @curiousguitarist  3 дня назад

      @@stephenmahlstedt7276 great stuff Stephen! Stick with it, it’s the harder parts that have the biggest impact. Keep me posted!

  • @rickforliberty2174
    @rickforliberty2174 Месяц назад +6

    Been playing a long time but only started my deep music theory understanding a little over a year ago. This stupidly helpful (simple) lesson just unlocked the whole fretboard and music itself for me. If I learned my scales way back I would have saved so much time and vinyl figuring out songs. lol. Just stumbled onto your channel, great lesson. Subscribing.

    • @curiousguitarist
      @curiousguitarist  Месяц назад

      Thanks for the sub, Rick. Great to have you here!

  • @barruzza
    @barruzza Месяц назад +9

    Another GREAT lesson. Thanks so much for putting this together and sharing.

  • @JCFern
    @JCFern Месяц назад +4

    The premise is simple enough, but deceptively tricky if you haven’t worked much on true alternate-picking. I’m at work right now, but I’ll take this for a spin later today.
    My big takeaway is that I just realized and recognized that this very idea is actually used in a lot of lead-playing and soloing!
    Solid lesson as always Cap’n!

    • @curiousguitarist
      @curiousguitarist  Месяц назад +3

      Indeed, Steve Vai uses these types of circular sequences a lot in his playing as an example.

  • @WalktheWalk-ki9kj
    @WalktheWalk-ki9kj Месяц назад +2

    I began using alternate picking technique early in my playing. Within a few years it was second nature and I don't even think of my picking because it is intuitive. I have been playing guitar now for way over 50 years.

  • @officialWWM
    @officialWWM Месяц назад +4

    4:21 running up the scale like that sounds so cool!

  • @christianhoffman7407
    @christianhoffman7407 Месяц назад +3

    Scales in my opinion are the single best thing you can practice. I am by no means what many may consider "good" but I have gotten more out of practicing scales than anything else - oh and getting a foot rest to hold instrument like a classical guitarist. That changed a lot for me.

  • @stephenmahlstedt7276
    @stephenmahlstedt7276 Месяц назад +2

    These are great exercises, Chris. I spent some time with them tonight and will be adding them to my daily practice. I’m starting to enjoy scale exercises. Not only are they helping with my technique and to help me see more patterns across the neck, but they can be somewhat cathartic to play once you have them under your fingers.

    • @curiousguitarist
      @curiousguitarist  Месяц назад +2

      @@stephenmahlstedt7276 I totally agree. There is also some confidence in watching your physical ability grow, and starting to depend on your hands to perform new tasks with some level of automaticity. Thanks for being here

  • @marvinwantstolearn
    @marvinwantstolearn Месяц назад +2

    Thank you so much! This is something that is clear and doable by anyone especially for someone who is a beginner in their 60s.

  • @mikegliszczynski5199
    @mikegliszczynski5199 18 дней назад

    Gonna work on this tonight, looking forward to seeing the results!

    • @curiousguitarist
      @curiousguitarist  18 дней назад

      Sounds great, Mike. Just don't expect the results OVER-night. Might take a few days, max!

  • @venturaVlogger
    @venturaVlogger Месяц назад +1

    An overwhelming brain bending exercise, but gives a whole new approach to doing riffs and melodic solos. First time for me to hear that , makes me wanna dig on some books on this ,thanks so much. For many years i play by ears and chords

    • @curiousguitarist
      @curiousguitarist  Месяц назад

      @@venturaVlogger so glad you enjoyed this one! Anytime we tax our minds and then satisfy them, we are learning!

  • @michaelhylemon1073
    @michaelhylemon1073 Месяц назад

    Thanks so much for these lessons. I found your site recently, but have had several Aha moments. :) Your lesson on using octaves to learn the notes on the fretboard was very helpful.Your helpful lessons along with a few others on face book have ignited the spark in this 65 year old, and I am now obsessed with learning! I hope you don't mind me sharing that Shane Theriot's Guitar Channel has a great lesson " Master the Notes On The Neck! where the drill is to play each note on each string (without playing any open strings) low to high and back to a metronome for 5 minutes per day. I think this would be helpful to anyone on this journey. Thanks again!!😎

    • @curiousguitarist
      @curiousguitarist  Месяц назад +1

      Great stuff, I love that idea from Shane...that's a great drill!
      Happy to have you on board!

  • @edhencher780
    @edhencher780 Месяц назад +3

    Thanks Chris. Always appreciate when you share your knowledge

    • @curiousguitarist
      @curiousguitarist  Месяц назад

      Thanks Ed, hope all is well!

    • @edhencher780
      @edhencher780 Месяц назад

      @@curiousguitarist hey Chris , things are slowly getting back to normal or whatever our new normal is 😀

  • @Bewareofdougpics
    @Bewareofdougpics Месяц назад

    Excellent exercise. The next steps for me are to do it again in minor, blues, Dorian,etc to better understand each of those scales.

  • @michaelfant6445
    @michaelfant6445 Месяц назад

    That was fun to do. A little while ago I figured out the patten for the notes, bit just hitting each note once was boring.
    This made it fun.

  • @efthimoskaragiannidis8144
    @efthimoskaragiannidis8144 Месяц назад

    That AHA moment then led me to another one that in standard tuning you can play the major scale of the note of each of the strings at the same frets: 2,4,5, 7, 9 11,12 WWH, WWWH. I also loved your lesson on the Circle of 5ths. I have been struggling to memorise the fretboard now it has become a lot easier... now to just get musical..🎶😅

  • @FlowerdyPilllow
    @FlowerdyPilllow Месяц назад +1

    Thanks so much, Chris! Will give this a whirl in my next session tomorrow. Always super informative lessons from you - thanks again! From (another) Chris!

  • @efthimoskaragiannidis8144
    @efthimoskaragiannidis8144 Месяц назад

    One of the best lessons on the internet....... I think you're stupid if you don't know it or don't get it... I had a massive AHA moment with this lesson.. especially if you can play the 3 chords ADG ... sheer genius!!! Excellent lesson. Thank you very much!!!

    • @curiousguitarist
      @curiousguitarist  Месяц назад

      @@efthimoskaragiannidis8144 glad you enjoyed it!

  • @nickmendens76
    @nickmendens76 Месяц назад

    I realised that playing these exercises over Pachelbel's Canon in D is a great bit of fun. I set the chord progression in an app and play over the top

    • @curiousguitarist
      @curiousguitarist  Месяц назад

      @@nickmendens76 ahhh beautiful way to make this a musical improvisation! It’s always a great idea to take a drill or exercise and push it into a musical application

  • @wjbailey7210
    @wjbailey7210 Месяц назад

    What an excellent video! It teaches so much to begenner through intermediate level players... I wish I had seen this earlier on in my journey.
    The exercise is expandable and can be done in different keys to really cement the tones in your brain. Once you have an ear for them and your alternate picking is down tight, try tapping!

    • @curiousguitarist
      @curiousguitarist  Месяц назад +1

      Yup, perfect! You can move it to other strings, try different scales etc...

  • @lottevandenheuvel1345
    @lottevandenheuvel1345 Месяц назад

    Thanks Chris, your intro about the need for practice even if it's boring helped me to get me started on the data science project I'm supposed to be working on😁

    • @curiousguitarist
      @curiousguitarist  Месяц назад +1

      Hey, "take the inspiration where and when you can get it" I say!

  • @wayneanderson4259
    @wayneanderson4259 Месяц назад +2

    Love this drill! Thanks!!

  • @vansaram9351
    @vansaram9351 Месяц назад

    Good technique,Chris! I love it

  • @VaughnRipley
    @VaughnRipley Месяц назад

    As usual, you have provided an amazing lesson, Chris. I've been looking for a single string exercise that uses all of my fretting fingers, helps with down / up picking, and synchronizes both hands. BOOM! Thanks! Keep up the excellent drills and lessons!

    • @curiousguitarist
      @curiousguitarist  Месяц назад +1

      This is PERFECT for developing those skills! Great timing.
      Keep in mind that you can do this on ANY string, starting on ANY note, and using ANY scale. It really is quite expansive, Vaughn.
      Keep me posted!

  • @luisvolpon1598
    @luisvolpon1598 Месяц назад

    Excellent lesson!! This exercise will be a game changing for me, and the coolest part is that is very musical. Thanks for teaching us.

  • @craigpetterson3962
    @craigpetterson3962 Месяц назад +1

    Thank you Chris.

  • @ViperoK
    @ViperoK Месяц назад

    This seems great for what I've been trying to improve thank you!

  • @workingtoseethelight8244
    @workingtoseethelight8244 Месяц назад

    Hey no swiping, I just got this guitar. U r a legend master teacher.

    • @curiousguitarist
      @curiousguitarist  Месяц назад

      Ha love it! Thanks mate, I appreciate the kudos~

  • @johnfarr2780
    @johnfarr2780 Месяц назад

    Great exercise, will add it to the practice routine. Thanks.

    • @curiousguitarist
      @curiousguitarist  Месяц назад +1

      @@johnfarr2780 of course, John! Let me know how it goes for you!

  • @donlessnau3983
    @donlessnau3983 Месяц назад

    Excellent technique drill. Well done. Thanks Chris.

    • @curiousguitarist
      @curiousguitarist  Месяц назад

      Thanks, Don!

    • @donlessnau3983
      @donlessnau3983 Месяц назад

      @@curiousguitarist Being 76 with arthritic hands, I can't do a 5 fret spread like you do, at least not on the B string. I can only do it on the 1st string and begin at A. It still works but it's the only way I can do it. Still a great thing to practice. Well done.

    • @curiousguitarist
      @curiousguitarist  Месяц назад

      @ maybe you can try to move your entire hand through the phrase…nice and slowly. It should still hold some nice benefits for you. Thanks for being here

  • @brnsnaribm1371
    @brnsnaribm1371 Месяц назад

    I almost forgot this. Beautiful

  • @juancarranza2803
    @juancarranza2803 Месяц назад

    THANKS SIR THATS SO HELPFUL

  • @TimsGuitarWorldwithTimFeskorn
    @TimsGuitarWorldwithTimFeskorn Месяц назад

    very beneficial exercise. if anything it will teach your ear to recognize the major scale.

    • @curiousguitarist
      @curiousguitarist  Месяц назад

      Great comment, Tim! Yes there's always some ear training available in what we do, one of the most impactful things for me in that way was playing the scale backwards and saying the scale degrees. Oddly simply but had a huge impact on me.

  • @freds5335
    @freds5335 Месяц назад

    Excellent drill. Thank you for sharing this!

  • @Owl-qh2rh
    @Owl-qh2rh Месяц назад

    Very cool! Thank you!!! 😎🙏🕊️✨

  • @NoahDerese
    @NoahDerese Месяц назад

    idk why But, this put a smile on my face.

  • @jmoorecareers
    @jmoorecareers Месяц назад

    Excellent exercise. Thanks!

  • @masterbuilder3166
    @masterbuilder3166 Месяц назад

    Great lesson Chris thanks !

  • @amsumalivallaart2805
    @amsumalivallaart2805 Месяц назад

    Great job Chris
    Very good lesson indeed
    Keep up the fantastic work
    Keep on rocking

  • @zakdhabalia8280
    @zakdhabalia8280 Месяц назад

    what an utterly brilliant bang for your buck exercise. thank you.

  • @ciachetti
    @ciachetti Месяц назад

    Another level up lesson. You rock!!!! Thank you

  • @chriscox3709
    @chriscox3709 Месяц назад

    Nice lesson, Thks 👍🎸

  • @BobbyE-sh6wq
    @BobbyE-sh6wq Месяц назад

    Great guitar lessons good job man!!!

  • @7775Kevin
    @7775Kevin Месяц назад

    Great lesson, thanks

  • @kdavis63
    @kdavis63 Месяц назад

    Love this exercise!!! Mahalo CHris!

  • @ronaldmaheu
    @ronaldmaheu Месяц назад

    Awesome exercise ! I know it will be better tomorrow , Thank you ! C😊😊L

    • @curiousguitarist
      @curiousguitarist  Месяц назад +1

      Yup, 5 or 10 mins a day for a bit...big gains.

  • @musicaleltd
    @musicaleltd Месяц назад

    must try! i like this.

    • @curiousguitarist
      @curiousguitarist  Месяц назад

      Yeah, it’s a good one, keep me posted on how it goes.

  • @patrickbarr6398
    @patrickbarr6398 Месяц назад

    Good lesson for sure

  • @RGBloke
    @RGBloke Месяц назад

    great lesson but afraid there's an error at 2:03 which is going to confuse learners, the scale pattern is actually
    R-W-W-H-W-W-W-H (root, whole step, whole step, half step, whole step, whole step, whole step, half step) 👍

    • @curiousguitarist
      @curiousguitarist  Месяц назад

      @@RGBloke thanks for the check. I rewatched it, indeed it is WWHWWWH, so it is correct. No need for the R unless you’re planning to include the 234567, right?

  • @ForTheLoveOfGuitars
    @ForTheLoveOfGuitars Месяц назад

    Inspiring. Great lesson.

  • @alikemalevren
    @alikemalevren Месяц назад

    Thanks alot 🎶🤘

  • @christianhoffman7407
    @christianhoffman7407 Месяц назад

    I already alternate pick as second nature but anytime someone is like "pay attention to how you pick" thinking about it throws me off. In any case this does look like a good exercise.

  • @warrennilsen637
    @warrennilsen637 Месяц назад

    I’m gonna give it a try. Dang

  • @ChuckyONeill-q6i
    @ChuckyONeill-q6i Месяц назад

    Liked and shared and subscribed

  • @aminahmed2220
    @aminahmed2220 Месяц назад

    What a fantastic video to be honest have a great weekend also happy first week of December and I have lost my voice from a cold ❤😢😊

  • @splashesin8
    @splashesin8 Месяц назад

    Yay! 😊 😎

  • @aitken1965
    @aitken1965 Месяц назад

    So simple, yet so challenging (at first)

    • @curiousguitarist
      @curiousguitarist  Месяц назад

      Yup, as soon as it get's too easy do those other permutations...
      123
      132
      231
      213
      321
      312

  • @officialWWM
    @officialWWM Месяц назад

    Ok, I’ve been practicing this and I’m getting pretty good at it now. I love it! However, I have some questions, does this also work on the other strings? If so, I assume I’m playing the scale in a different key? Is there a formula for turning it into a minor scale?
    Many thanks :)

    • @curiousguitarist
      @curiousguitarist  Месяц назад

      @@officialWWM yes yes and yes! Glad you’re enjoying it. Use any string and start on any note!
      For a minor scale the formula is WHWWHWW

    • @officialWWM
      @officialWWM Месяц назад

      @ awesome. Thank you! I’m sorry if I sound stupid but my theory knowledge is sadly lacking. I have one more question. Would it be correct to assume the name of the note I start on is also the key of the scale I’m playing in?

    • @curiousguitarist
      @curiousguitarist  Месяц назад

      @ yes, in this case that is correct.
      There are other instances where that may not be the case, but don’t worry about that stuff until the major scale is completely familiar.

  • @yusufimmanuel5396
    @yusufimmanuel5396 Месяц назад

    Tq so much....i have try to practice it, and i feel my finger more fluidly..more ekpresif...more coordinate....
    i want to ask you, that practice shoud be just on B string or can be practice in other string ?? And can be start too from second , three etc ?? Thx before...

    • @curiousguitarist
      @curiousguitarist  Месяц назад +1

      @@yusufimmanuel5396 as soon as you are comfortable you can try other strings and other scales as well. Keep it three notes until you master it. Then adding more notes will be easier.

    • @yusufimmanuel5396
      @yusufimmanuel5396 Месяц назад

      Ok tq sir.....why three note twice repetition become special? Maybe you can explain......and which finger that press the note is it matter ?

  • @cody7855
    @cody7855 9 дней назад

    I’ve figured out my system. Chris for theory and knowledge, Marty for breaking down songs, Mr Tabs for practicing the songs once I’ve learned the parts from Marty.
    Every time I’ve tried to understand things like triads, circle of fifths etc I never really grasped the concepts. Watched Chris and by the end it makes sense. Still a lot of work to put in but it makes sense and that’s half the battle. Truly gifted teacher

    • @curiousguitarist
      @curiousguitarist  8 дней назад

      Thanks, Cody! I appreciate your trust in me! Great system too.

  • @antinatalope
    @antinatalope Месяц назад

    I wish you were around when I was young.

    • @curiousguitarist
      @curiousguitarist  Месяц назад +1

      I wish this version of me was around when I was young too!

    • @antinatalope
      @antinatalope Месяц назад

      @@curiousguitarist Lol! I'm sure this version has been with you the whole time. 😀
      Can I ask? Would something like this be of use if I ever get around to picking up a violin?

    • @curiousguitarist
      @curiousguitarist  Месяц назад +1

      @@antinatalope absolutely! This method will work on any stringed instrument, on any string and with any scale! There's a lot in here!

    • @antinatalope
      @antinatalope Месяц назад

      @@curiousguitarist Hope my hands still work lol. Thanks so much! I don't know what it is about violin that I love so much about it. All stringed instruments appeal to me.

  • @michaelhotten752
    @michaelhotten752 Месяц назад

    Doing this on acoustic with no cutout. Hard. Starting from the first fret so I don't run out of room.

    • @curiousguitarist
      @curiousguitarist  Месяц назад

      Yeah, you can start on any note, just keep the scale formula intact!

  • @waynegram8907
    @waynegram8907 Месяц назад

    What is the music theory term for playing scales like this? because yngwie malmsteen does that in every song of his always playing scales in 3 note groupings up and down the scale. I think BACH did this first so there must be a musical term for doing this.

    • @curiousguitarist
      @curiousguitarist  Месяц назад +2

      It's really just scale sequencing, ultimately. But this being a doubled triplet pattern, is often also called sextuplets.

    • @waynegram8907
      @waynegram8907 Месяц назад

      ​@@curiousguitarist This Scale Sequence has a classical theory name for this scale sequencing. Other scale sequencing is either ascending or descending in 3rds or 4ths or 5ths. This scale sequence is stair stepping up ascending or down descending playing the scale in 3 note triplets. Since Its NOT playing the "scale sequence" in 3rd, 4ths or 5ths, the scale sequence is what? I think they call this "Triplet scale sequence" 123-234-345-456-567-671-712-123 ( the numbers are scale degrees of the key), which is going up ascending in 2nds? yngwie malmsteen does this in every solo always plays these Triplet Scale sequence

    • @curiousguitarist
      @curiousguitarist  Месяц назад

      @@waynegram8907 call it whatever you like, as long as you get the results :).
      The word sequence in this case does not denote a specific type of sequencing. We’re just taking the three note chunk and moving through the permutations. Ultimately the thing that remains unchanged in the pattern or sequence is the sextuplet figure, so that becomes the best nomenclature to attach initially.
      But again, doing the work vs naming the work are to different effort streams :)

    • @waynegram8907
      @waynegram8907 Месяц назад

      @@curiousguitarist The way SLASH uses scale sequences is something you should deep dive into because its a mix bag of scale sequence drills mixed up. I have notice he will use these an insert these in between filler notes between scale degrees which the in between filler notes are a pattern or sequence in itself, happens really fast. It something to think about making a video lesson about these in between notes when playing pentatonic scales. The concept I have figured out is instead of playing in between notes as passing notes or neighbor notes is that you create a pattern or sequence with the in between notes that will connect the scale degrees together.

  • @ChuckyONeill-q6i
    @ChuckyONeill-q6i Месяц назад

    Is every note a D that you hit? I know that sounds stupid but just beginning had brain surgery and doc told me guitar will help with memory thanks

    • @curiousguitarist
      @curiousguitarist  Месяц назад

      The notes I played are all from the D major scale but only that first note is the D note (3rd fret B string)

    • @ChuckyONeill-q6i
      @ChuckyONeill-q6i Месяц назад

      @curiousguitarist Thank you

  • @garryhaynes34
    @garryhaynes34 Месяц назад

    Don’t forget guys, even more benefit to be had if you do it along to our friend Mr Metronome!

  • @randyandamberthompson9972
    @randyandamberthompson9972 Месяц назад

    Thank you again. I will be back when I'm willing to put in the work. I feel lazy and ashamed

    • @randyandamberthompson9972
      @randyandamberthompson9972 Месяц назад

      No screw that I'm doing it.

    • @curiousguitarist
      @curiousguitarist  Месяц назад +1

      @@randyandamberthompson9972 you shouldn’t! I always say that when the pain of doing the work is less than the pain of wanting the capability, the work will be the obvious choice :)

    • @randyandamberthompson9972
      @randyandamberthompson9972 Месяц назад

      Thank I needed that.

  • @daveyandell2017
    @daveyandell2017 Месяц назад +1

    Could you please tell me what model/year Stratocaster you are playing and what amp and pedals you are using to get that sound? Love the sound. Thanks.

    • @curiousguitarist
      @curiousguitarist  Месяц назад

      This is a 2023 K-Line Springfield, the best S-Type I've ever owned. k-lineguitars.com/guitars/springfield/
      The amp is a Yamaha THR-10 on "Crunch" setting with a little bit of the built-in reverb and delay on the amp.

  • @QBRX
    @QBRX Месяц назад

    My hands aren't big enough to fret the 3rd 5th and 7th frets without sliding.

    • @curiousguitarist
      @curiousguitarist  Месяц назад +2

      Yeah those whole steps stretches are important. Try moving your thumb back behind the neck to bring your wrist out front a bit more...see if that helps.

    • @stevec9972
      @stevec9972 Месяц назад

      You can increase your finger span gaps & flexibility by regular stretching them apart exercises

  • @michaelcrenshaw4387
    @michaelcrenshaw4387 Месяц назад +1

    A lot harder than it looks.

    • @curiousguitarist
      @curiousguitarist  Месяц назад

      That is good news for you...big gains coming your way, Michael!

  • @coasterboard
    @coasterboard Месяц назад

    wow, 4 minutes to even get to where he plays it 1x. stop talking. its not doing what you want to the algorithm

    • @curiousguitarist
      @curiousguitarist  Месяц назад

      I don't care about the algorithm TBH, the context is important for folks so that's what I commit to.
      But I do use the chapters function if you want to skip the context and go right to the playing part without any explanation.

  • @xR0N1Nx
    @xR0N1Nx Месяц назад

    Wish there was tab. You're not being clear, because i dont know what you are playing. You're doing that classic guitar teacher thing were You're going to teach someone how to shred by proceeding to shred endlessly

    • @curiousguitarist
      @curiousguitarist  Месяц назад

      @@xR0N1Nx there are TABs on my Patreon page. And they cover all 6
      of the permutations for a three note grouping.
      Just get that first pattern down solid and slow. And do it ascending and descending too. Give it 10/15 mins a day, just that first pattern, and you probably won’t need the TABs at all after that!
      Good luck!!
      www.patreon.com/chrissherland

    • @frogblues
      @frogblues Месяц назад

      Use the video speed function and set it to .25 so you can follow along with what is being played, then slowly speed it up!

  • @mikedisd3
    @mikedisd3 Месяц назад +2

    Exercise starts at 4:00. Seriously dude just get to the point. You can add all the filler afterwards.

    • @curiousguitarist
      @curiousguitarist  Месяц назад +12

      Use the chapters function to skip all the context, seriously dude, it works. :)

    • @WoodworkingforAnyone
      @WoodworkingforAnyone Месяц назад +2

      Yeah screw this guy. You should make a really good video like the one you described. Post a link here when it's done and I'll let you know what I think of it. Getting opinions on your videos is awesome. You will love it.

    • @kevindean1327
      @kevindean1327 Месяц назад

      seriously piss off and watch something else you sniveling newt!!!

    • @nicwhites
      @nicwhites Месяц назад +1

      Bro if you don’t have patience enough to listen to what he has to teach before hand, idk if guitar is the thing for you

    • @curiousguitarist
      @curiousguitarist  Месяц назад

      @ LOL!