Yeah its amazing. I don't know if its that he's just a really good teacher or he's just one of the few that I've found that have thought critically enough about theory that he understands how to explain it or.......everyone else wants to keep us dumb :-P
Just remember via, malmsteen have achieved little as far as hit music goes. Nirvana has done better. Be the better song writer. It's more about emotion and feel than being the fastest and best. Hope this helps.
Just keep at it bro you'd be surprised what you can do if you keep trying. It sounds daunting but once you got the muscle memory and chord building you can easily apply these concepts. Just gotta keep at it till then
Amen my good man as I was a classically trai Ed pianist… I’d jam and the guys signalled to me to ‘solo’… my right hand was lost and did not k ow where to go 😢😢😢😂😂😂😂😂❤❤❤
Most professional musicians will not reveal these types of theories to us mere mortals, in fear of us unlocking their secrets......Kudos to you Mr Smith....🙏🏻👌🏻👍🏻✌🏻
HeROsiNhEaVeN this some basic methodology for playing the transitions through changes. Josh explains it well, but there are materials on this all over the place. It’s practical advice - don’t make it something mystical. It won’t do you any good unless you treat it practically - work at it until you understand it, you can hear it, and you have some vocabulary under your belt.
Musicians that wont share stuff are insecure and think of music as a competition. When you are at the top of the mountain you wanna help others to get there and not be that lonely
I call BS !!! most Pro Established musicians are not greedy like that when it comes to knowledge. They know even if you learn what they are doing, you still sound and play like yourself.
This guy is not just a phenomenal blues guitarist. If we was just a great blues guitarist that would be more than enough. But Josh is a virtuoso who incorporates a bunch of different genres and styles to create a cohesive, individualized style. And he's a good teacher who wants to give back. Very gratifying to see somebody with this kind of talent having the patience to be an educator. If you listen to his licks, he's way outside the traditional blues lexicon, but it's all tied together. Blues gave rise to jazz and rock. He's taken the time to understand the history and the techniques of these genres, how they tie together muscially, as well as modern electronics as applied to the guitar, to create a tasteful, thoughtful approach to his sound. Not many guys can do this. Pay attention. This guy makes it look deceptively simple. It's anything but simple. That's the sign of a maestro.
Very informative, indeed, and well explained. I was thrilled that I understood everything he said. I'm already practicing using diminished and augmented chords as passing chords. This is not a commercial for teaching videos, this is all meat.
@@mattgilbert7347 You need basics to understand what he said. That's why he said at the start you need to learn your circle of 5ths and such. This is almost going to jazz territory when you start talking about playing the changes and adding augmented and diminished stuff
Yes sir! We called those leading tones in church. Leading to the next chord. Chromatics are essential to go from ‘guy with acoustic at parties’ to “oh, so you can really play..” And Josh can really, really, really, really play..
This is so so good! I will have to watch this many more times with my guitar in hand, and really try to "see" it and understand it. Very valuable lesson, well explained. Thank you Josh.
Best, most clear explanation I've seen so far, including a couple of very frustrated jazz and lab teachers. Really looking forward to how you tackle playing through modal extensions!
I’d never be so bold to state why a harmonic structure has existence. These are phenomena of nature. We all individually employ and/or experience them individually. Appreciate the other insights though!
Brilliant lesson! And the most important - easily overlooked - point, is not even the very usefull concepts, but the statement that it all starts with listening, getting a sound, an idea in your head and THEN finding a way to translate that to the fretboard; instead of being led to where your fingers wanna go.
Good tutorial.......your approach to playing the blues was very similar to mine....I could hear the 1,4,5 pattern..no problem ...then I heard Charlie Parker linking the chords together in a different way and it sounded so right.....so I had to find tutorials to help me find where the notes came from...it wasn't good enough just to copy what I heard...I had to understand the process of how to do it.and after finding jazz theory books and teaching videos ..very similar to your own I finally realised how to do it...... Well done a good clear video 👍👍👍👍👍
This is the 3rd video I have watched this morning ( of yours). Had never heard of you Josh, but so sorry I hadn't . Many thanks for your input. I realized from watching and listening, how much I DIDN'T know...
Just remember guys ; not all of your favourite players knew all this ; some , yeah; jazzers , yeah. But a lot of the old school guys learned from records, and guys in their neighborhood. This is music college, session, jazz type approach.
I agree. In the end he really didn't explain WHAT notes he was playing to move through the changes. I suggest learn song that are blues based Kenny Burrell (Midnight Blue), etc. that can help.
As always, I'm late to the party, but always (again!), a great video. If I may add one other method to the second group, the group of 3, let me chime in with something that Larry Carlton always talks about, and that's common tones. If you can land on the note that's common to the chord you're on now and the chord that's coming up, that's a totally cool sound - and Larry does it all the time. Josh, I bet you do it all the time too..😁
I love how Josh explains things really helps you to understand.
I have no idea what he was saying, but I appreciate his willingness to explain it to folks like yourself. Who do you understand?
This could be the most important lesson I've ever watched.
Agreed. Explained concisely and with examples that are easy to understand.
Same here man
I agree!
Agree
Thanks
I've been playing guitar for 17 years. Thank you for making me realize that I know nothing haha.
25+years and same, lol
I probably play outside pentatonics all the time because I am not sure what that is. I have only been playing since 1975.
The longer I play the more I don’t know.
@@soulvaccination8679 so true.
Hahhahahhah same here
This is by far the most brilliant guitar tutorial I've ever listened to.
Cowboy Photo Video i dont think a truer statement has ever been said mate i need to sit down this tutorial is so enlightening
Yeah its amazing. I don't know if its that he's just a really good teacher or he's just one of the few that I've found that have thought critically enough about theory that he understands how to explain it or.......everyone else wants to keep us dumb :-P
I've decided to play the drums.
lol, i know
Just remember via, malmsteen have achieved little as far as hit music goes. Nirvana has done better. Be the better song writer. It's more about emotion and feel than being the fastest and best. Hope this helps.
And i've decided to study rocket science instead, seem easier lol
Well I am doing mail order brain surgery. The problem is waiting for them to be delivered.
Just keep at it bro you'd be surprised what you can do if you keep trying. It sounds daunting but once you got the muscle memory and chord building you can easily apply these concepts. Just gotta keep at it till then
Omg man… That blew my mind after 13 years of guitar playing. I realized that I have so much more to learn… Thanks for opening the horizon of progress
Well, you probably have "Jazz" to learn, yes (as most of us do) 😁
Music is a life time work man, and that’s cool ! ✌️
This freaking guy’s musical wisdom is impressive!
I’m so grateful this was shared.
Amen my good man as I was a classically trai Ed pianist… I’d jam and the guys signalled to me to ‘solo’… my right hand was lost and did not k ow where to go 😢😢😢😂😂😂😂😂❤❤❤
Buy this whole course. Trust me, it's worth it. This is like 5%. The information is gold.
Most professional musicians will not reveal these types of theories to us mere mortals, in fear of us unlocking their secrets......Kudos to you Mr Smith....🙏🏻👌🏻👍🏻✌🏻
Rubbish. Most good players are generous people, happy to share what they know. BTW, this is important stuff to know, but it's hardly advanced.
HeROsiNhEaVeN this some basic methodology for playing the transitions through changes. Josh explains it well, but there are materials on this all over the place. It’s practical advice - don’t make it something mystical. It won’t do you any good unless you treat it practically - work at it until you understand it, you can hear it, and you have some vocabulary under your belt.
Musicians that wont share stuff are insecure and think of music as a competition. When you are at the top of the mountain you wanna help others to get there and not be that lonely
I call BS !!! most Pro Established musicians are not greedy like that when it comes to knowledge. They know even if you learn what they are doing, you still sound and play like yourself.
Josh smith. Best there is. Period.
You are THE MAN now, Josh! Thank you, brother!
This guy is not just a phenomenal blues guitarist. If we was just a great blues guitarist that would be more than enough. But Josh is a virtuoso who incorporates a bunch of different genres and styles to create a cohesive, individualized style. And he's a good teacher who wants to give back. Very gratifying to see somebody with this kind of talent having the patience to be an educator. If you listen to his licks, he's way outside the traditional blues lexicon, but it's all tied together. Blues gave rise to jazz and rock. He's taken the time to understand the history and the techniques of these genres, how they tie together muscially, as well as modern electronics as applied to the guitar, to create a tasteful, thoughtful approach to his sound. Not many guys can do this. Pay attention. This guy makes it look deceptively simple. It's anything but simple. That's the sign of a maestro.
First explanation I’ve ever heard about the importance of the ii V I that ever actually explained anything. 👍🏻
I have been playing 40 years and learn from Josh, Matt S and Robben everyday.
The 2-5-1 turn around is priceless! Works great going from 1--->5, too. Cool, thanks.
Very informative, indeed, and well explained. I was thrilled that I understood everything he said. I'm already practicing using diminished and augmented chords as passing chords. This is not a commercial for teaching videos, this is all meat.
This is what you need to know to open up a world of possibilities! Thank you Josh for sharing this. This is awesome
I can't get enough of this guy. His playing is great, his tone is great, and he seems like a great guy too. And he always has a Yankee hat on....
I second that...definitely my new favorite player - he's pretty amazing...
An incredible guitar player, lovely person and a natural teacher..... leave some room for the rest of us Dude!! Awesome lesson, thank you 👍
Josh is undoubtedly the TrueFire King!
I’ve just subcsribed. simply explained, demonstrated in a musical context and not oversimplified. For me, this was perfect.
"Simply"?
I didn't understand 90% of it.
@@mattgilbert7347 You need basics to understand what he said. That's why he said at the start you need to learn your circle of 5ths and such. This is almost going to jazz territory when you start talking about playing the changes and adding augmented and diminished stuff
Such an amazing player and teacher too! Thanks a lot! Beautifully explained! It makes me want to study more.
Yes sir!
We called those leading tones in church. Leading to the next chord.
Chromatics are essential to go from ‘guy with acoustic at parties’ to “oh, so you can really play..”
And Josh can really, really, really, really play..
Thanks, Josh.... your teaching style is one I connect with and appreciate.
I'm going downstairs and burning my guitars. Just when I thought hmmm I'm not that bad of a player, Josh makes this. What an amazing video lesson.
Most valuable information on how to be more melodic in less than 8 minutes ! Thanks Josh. Your tasty playing is inspiring.
Damn! Where have you been all these years? This is GOLD. Thank you, Josh!
Possibly the best guitar lesson on RUclips.
This is the best guitar lesson I’ve ever seen
Well Played Sir. That was the pinnacle of lessons.
This is so so good! I will have to watch this many more times with my guitar in hand, and really try to "see" it and understand it. Very valuable lesson, well explained. Thank you Josh.
Best, most clear explanation I've seen so far, including a couple of very frustrated jazz and lab teachers.
Really looking forward to how you tackle playing through modal extensions!
I can only describe listening to your explanations as truly revelatory. God bless you.
There is an unreal amount of content in this lesson. Congrats Truefire for putting this up!
So essentially using secondary dominants to highlight changes. Great lesson. Love this guy’s playing
I’d never be so bold to state why a harmonic structure has existence. These are phenomena of nature. We all individually employ and/or experience them individually. Appreciate the other insights though!
Just as good of a music teacher as you are a player. Thank you!
Great illumination of how the dots are connected! many thanks Josh.
He explains things very clearly. Great tutorial!
Not only are you an amazing and very inspiring true musician Josh, you also speak Russian. Im impressed :-)
Perfect guitar player. Perfect teacher. Thank you.
You could not explain it in any easier way. "True Fire" indeed! :)
Trust me, you definitely make things flow on the guitar. Fantastic information, great tutorial.
Me parece..p mm oportunidad oportunidad...p
Me parece..p mm oportunidad oportunidad...p.
Josh great job showing that. Your a good dude. Peace
Great advice from a great player and a great guy.
Brilliant lesson! And the most important - easily overlooked - point, is not even the very usefull concepts, but the statement that it all starts with listening, getting a sound, an idea in your head and THEN finding a way to translate that to the fretboard; instead of being led to where your fingers wanna go.
Lot of life changing info . Ur a preacher of music
The lesson of lessons a great way of thinking those notes
This is so dense of information. Thank you.
What an outstanding player Josh is...
Awesome! Thanks again Josh
Absolute conceptual gold this. Jayzuz.
wow, everytime I watch Josh, i feel that much more enlightened on playing technique and inspired to try that lesson. Great stuff!
Awesome lesson, Josh. You are a stupendous player and teacher, friend.
Good tutorial.......your approach to playing the blues was very similar to mine....I could hear the 1,4,5 pattern..no problem ...then I heard Charlie Parker linking the chords together in a different way and it sounded so right.....so I had to find tutorials to help me find where the notes came from...it wasn't good enough just to copy what I heard...I had to understand the process of how to do it.and after finding jazz theory books and teaching videos ..very similar to your own I finally realised how to do it......
Well done a good clear video 👍👍👍👍👍
Rock Solid, Josh Smith speaks ultimate words of wisdom :)
Wow your an excellent teacher , that's exactly what I need to work on thank you
I need to add this style of playing to my repertoire. Great lesson.
Great advice thank you Josh
This is the real gem!
Yep, that 2 5 1 information just cleared out stuffs I’ve been wondering for YEARS
Great Lesson Josh!!!
This guy is GOOD! guitarist of 13 years here
this is really good info. thanks!
Great! Simple and accessible approach! I learned something today. Thank you!
That's what we like to hear 🙌So glad you enjoyed the lesson, cheers!
Who could dislike this??
Your playing is so tasty, and you can describe what you're doing, so others can learn from you. Love this video :)
A fantastic guy plenty of talent !!
This is the 3rd video I have watched this morning ( of yours). Had never heard of you Josh, but so sorry I hadn't . Many thanks for your input. I realized from watching and listening, how much I DIDN'T know...
best teacher
First lesson of him that I've seen. I do think it won't be the last.
one of the best lessons... thanks, you help me a lot!!! now is time for practice :D :D
Soufull indeed. Thanks!
Many a thanks dear Josh for the 2 5 1 musical system !
very good lessons here. perfect. thanks
Brilliant lesson. So clear.
06:29 mind blown
Seriously, that is such an awesome insight!
Chromatics, turn-arounds, diminished and augmented chords are the tools used to connect chords or "play the changes".
Great lesson!
Great lesson, thanks so much :)
How Generous you are !
Thanks a lot !
My guitar now!!!
We need more Josh Smith pls!!
Just remember guys ; not all of your favourite players knew all this ; some , yeah; jazzers , yeah. But a lot of the old school guys learned from records, and guys in their neighborhood. This is music college, session, jazz type approach.
I agree. In the end he really didn't explain WHAT notes he was playing to move through the changes. I suggest learn song that are blues based Kenny Burrell (Midnight Blue), etc. that can help.
Very articulate. Great lesson from a great guitarist!
Josh you rock
excellent lesson for advanced level thx
Clear, concise, brilliant.
I get it now. Thanks
very helpful and inspiring thanks Josh from London UK
My lightbulb is just exploded, tnx Josh!
Amazing player and lesson 👍
Such class all round! Pure mastery
Simple and direct. Thx!
Thanks so much! I only listen to blues, but you help train my ear to understand what is going on.
very cool, great teacher and player 👌😌
This is Gold
Good lesson. One thing that was missing was a demonstration of how to use the augmented chords and scale as a connector.
This guy is the guy! Thanks a lot!
Great explanation. Josh you are killin'
As always, I'm late to the party, but always (again!), a great video. If I may add one other method to the second group, the group of 3, let me chime in with something that Larry Carlton always talks about, and that's common tones. If you can land on the note that's common to the chord you're on now and the chord that's coming up, that's a totally cool sound - and Larry does it all the time. Josh, I bet you do it all the time too..😁