Your showing us the steps to mastery in any subject. Taking small understandable pieces and being a detective, scientist, engineer, and then shooting hoops over and over again, to get CONSISTENT! Thanks Chris
I SO second this comment Art Music!!!! I’m thinking to myself….”imagine - if someone had explained this to me the day I picked up a guitar…..”this is how guitar is different - understand and build on it now” - how different I would be musically!!!! At least I found Chris before I passed on…what a journey….
Chris, each one of your lessons enriches my life. It is so wonderful ("SONDER-ful" even), to know that all of these "Ah-ha" moments of illumination are being shared by all the individual humans reflected in the view count. You are a Legend! ... and I know it sounds crazy; but in time, through your teachings and the actual information within... You might end up inspiring & influencing as many musicians as the Legend in the picture frame behind you. What a time to be alive for the curious guitarist!
Great lesson. Your explanations are always so simple to understand. So calm and mellow. You're like the Bob Ross of guitar tutorials. Happy little chord here and a happy little lick there. Great job
Man..!! You just blew my whole lick thing.!! Start with other fingers..??? Actually..? That’s a great idea.! I’m gonna incorporate that in my practice today.. Thanks Chris.!👍🏼❤️
Chris, this lesson is so very helpful and timely for me! Thank you! I've been working on the opening riffs to the Foo Fighter's "Walk". And there is some tricky fingering going on. The first riff is easy enough, as is the second. But the third I found to be hard. I looked at every professional and amateur tab I could find, and they are all written the same way. But then, last night before I saw this video, I tried transposing the hard riff to another set of strings and, voila. Easy, peasy fingering. In face the new fingering I found is much easier, though it requires a two-fret position change. But it's in the correct octave. So this lesson, Chris, builds on that learning masterfully and once again opens the fretboard up to a whole lot of new ideas! Thank you.
What a cool tale Robert! Re-fingering is a world of discovery. Just when you thought you had seen the whole thing, something comes around that shows you another amazing angle or perspective. Can't say I'm not in love with this thing )
Sensational Chris!! Now I know what I’m doing this weekend, I’m going to start owning my favourite licks. I love it 😎. I’m also loving being a patron Chris. The value you provide is extraordinary. I recommend it to everyone who loves and subscribes to your channel.
So true J...so true. I think that might be the most impactful mechanism in the video. It really challenges your preconceptions about how the fretboard works. Thanks for the comment!
Another killer lesson Paul. It's reaffirming to know it's ok to experiment, and let our ears guide us. Thank you so much! May I ask the meaning of 21 on your Strat?
Yeah, experimentation is key to finding your own voice. As far as the 21 goes: Brad Gillis from the old band "Night Ranger" has a very similar red strat and I wanted to differentiate mine from that iconic guitar. I've always loved the look of the 1967 Ferrari 330 P3 that placed second at Le Mans. It was number 21, my red strat feels like a proud "second" place to Gillis'...that's about it. Ferrari here: pbs.twimg.com/media/B2Ydvj8IYAEe9MY.jpg
Yes, that is correct, this phrase is in A minor. That initial example is right in the middle of the A minor pentatonic scale, and the phrase ends on the root (A) note.
@@curiousguitarist So why did you repeatedly say it was in A major? It’s the first scale everyone is taught. You know what an A major chord is and everyone knows that’s the A minor scale. That’s not a small mistake and these people are trying to learn from you. You also said you can’t play the same note in different octaves on the piano like on guitar, you absolutely can though.. 🤨 Lastly, finger mapping and finger proofing or whatever are made up words.
Maybe there's another level where you're able to transpose phrases to any other note combination, preserving only the rhythmic "skeleton" of the phrase. Probably more of a jazz thing than a blues thing...
Great Great lessons! If you take requests I would love to understand what key my chord is in. Difficult to describe. I write music but just use my ear. I sometimes use just 3 strings but don't know what the chords are. I understand the basic bar chords. I always thought the lowest note was the key. Figured out I was wrong. Truly hope you and your family are doing well during this time.
Hey Roman! Like they say...."There's a video for that!" ruclips.net/video/XpojDSw_6uc/видео.html That should get you a fantastic "start" to finding chords in a key. But if you need more, request away! Glad you're here Roman!
Your showing us the steps to mastery in any subject. Taking small understandable pieces and being a detective, scientist, engineer, and then shooting hoops over and over again, to get CONSISTENT! Thanks Chris
That's a fantastic comment Art Music, thanks!
I SO second this comment Art Music!!!! I’m thinking to myself….”imagine - if someone had explained this to me the day I picked up a guitar…..”this is how guitar is different - understand and build on it now” - how different I would be musically!!!! At least I found Chris before I passed on…what a journey….
Chris, each one of your lessons enriches my life. It is so wonderful ("SONDER-ful" even), to know that all of these "Ah-ha" moments of illumination are being shared by all the individual humans reflected in the view count.
You are a Legend! ... and I know it sounds crazy; but in time, through your teachings and the actual information within... You might end up inspiring & influencing as many musicians as the Legend in the picture frame behind you.
What a time to be alive for the curious guitarist!
I'm speechless Eric. 🙏
Beautifully said Eric, I couldn’t agree more.
Eric is damn right!
Greets from Germany :)
Preference, Capability, Ownership...Creativity. I love going into the weeds with you. Joining the Patreon now.
Meeno, thank you for your support, that means the world to me!
Great lesson. Your explanations are always so simple to understand. So calm and mellow. You're like the Bob Ross of guitar tutorials. Happy little chord here and a happy little lick there. Great job
I can't shake the Bob Ross analogies! I love it!
Thanks for being here Franco!
No, thank you
BRO 13:06 onwards had me SHOOK and screaming "This dude understands it". I immedeately subscribed after that. What a revelation.
Honored to have you on board Ace! Thanks!
Another really simple idea that turns into something special - once again I have learned much from your lesson - Many thanks!
You're very welcome Chuck!
Man..!! You just blew my whole lick thing.!! Start with other fingers..???
Actually..? That’s a great idea.! I’m gonna incorporate that in my practice today.. Thanks Chris.!👍🏼❤️
Yup, when I got this trick it changed EVERYTHING for my lead playing literally overnight.
Another awesome lesson 🙌🏼 thank u again
Thank you very much Chris, your videos on various guitar topics are amazingly well & simply explained! It is wonderful!...Cheers!
Thanks Uptown Dog Studios, I appreciate that.
Great way to start my Friday! Thanks @chrissherland
You bet Tim!
Awesome concept Chris. Thx.
You bet Tom!
Chris, this lesson is so very helpful and timely for me! Thank you! I've been working on the opening riffs to the Foo Fighter's "Walk". And there is some tricky fingering going on. The first riff is easy enough, as is the second. But the third I found to be hard. I looked at every professional and amateur tab I could find, and they are all written the same way. But then, last night before I saw this video, I tried transposing the hard riff to another set of strings and, voila. Easy, peasy fingering. In face the new fingering I found is much easier, though it requires a two-fret position change. But it's in the correct octave. So this lesson, Chris, builds on that learning masterfully and once again opens the fretboard up to a whole lot of new ideas! Thank you.
What a cool tale Robert! Re-fingering is a world of discovery. Just when you thought you had seen the whole thing, something comes around that shows you another amazing angle or perspective.
Can't say I'm not in love with this thing )
Words fail me how good these lessons are 🙏🙏
Ha! Thanks Diesel, that's great to hear and much appreciated.
@@curiousguitarist I think I might jump on your patreon soon 👍
@@dieseldes1301 I highly recommend it Diesel. I joined this week. It’s one of the best decisions I’ve ever made!
Sensational Chris!! Now I know what I’m doing this weekend, I’m going to start owning my favourite licks. I love it 😎. I’m also loving being a patron Chris. The value you provide is extraordinary. I recommend it to everyone who loves and subscribes to your channel.
The 'Two Face' is my new favorite thing today. Great lesson sir!
Chris, your lessons are SO valuable; just joined as a patreon. Keep up the great lessons!
Thanks so much Richard! I really appreciate the support and am so glad these are valuable!
Great Lesson!
Powerful tool. I had pen & paper. I took thorough notes:) The finger proofing part forces me to think & reinforce the fretboard in new ways.
So true J...so true. I think that might be the most impactful mechanism in the video. It really challenges your preconceptions about how the fretboard works.
Thanks for the comment!
That "Analysis" of the lick - why haven't I done this before... There are so much possibilities now.
Yeah, this is what I call "boiling it down"... taking your favorite stuff and really owning it starts to focus your own personal musical voice.
You put a light on my shade! Thanks
I'm happy to shed light Sandro!
Thank you kindly for the thought food!
You bet Timmy, thanks for being here and being engaged.
Another killer lesson Paul. It's reaffirming to know it's ok to experiment, and let our ears guide us. Thank you so much! May I ask the meaning of 21 on your Strat?
Yeah, experimentation is key to finding your own voice.
As far as the 21 goes: Brad Gillis from the old band "Night Ranger" has a very similar red strat and I wanted to differentiate mine from that iconic guitar. I've always loved the look of the 1967 Ferrari 330 P3 that placed second at Le Mans. It was number 21, my red strat feels like a proud "second" place to Gillis'...that's about it.
Ferrari here: pbs.twimg.com/media/B2Ydvj8IYAEe9MY.jpg
Great teaching 🎶thank you 🤙
You're so welcome! Thanks for the views and comment!
Hadn’t heard of ‘finger proofing’ before. Nice idea. Any chance of a lesson on ‘guide tones’? I keep hearing this phrase.
I made up "finger-proofing" I'll look into guide tones and set up a video to figure it out :)
Interesting, thanks for the lesson , question I have Isn't this A minor with the notes that are being played at the beginning? Thankyou
Yes, that is correct, this phrase is in A minor. That initial example is right in the middle of the A minor pentatonic scale, and the phrase ends on the root (A) note.
@@curiousguitarist Thankyou!
@@curiousguitarist So why did you repeatedly say it was in A major? It’s the first scale everyone is taught. You know what an A major chord is and everyone knows that’s the A minor scale. That’s not a small mistake and these people are trying to learn from you.
You also said you can’t play the same note in different octaves on the piano like on guitar, you absolutely can though.. 🤨
Lastly, finger mapping and finger proofing or whatever are made up words.
@@adamk6299 I hope you get some value from these, Adam. And I'm so sorry if you don't.
Brilliant!
Thanks StratSlinger!
Maybe there's another level where you're able to transpose phrases to any other note combination, preserving only the rhythmic "skeleton" of the phrase. Probably more of a jazz thing than a blues thing...
You're right GizzHead, that's called a rhythmic motif. Great idea for another video!!!
Simple but powerful..
Thanks Jay!
Great Great lessons! If you take requests I would love to understand what key my chord is in. Difficult to describe. I write music but just use my ear. I sometimes use just 3 strings but don't know what the chords are. I understand the basic bar chords. I always thought the lowest note was the key. Figured out I was wrong. Truly hope you and your family are doing well during this time.
Hey Roman!
Like they say...."There's a video for that!"
ruclips.net/video/XpojDSw_6uc/видео.html
That should get you a fantastic "start" to finding chords in a key. But if you need more, request away!
Glad you're here Roman!
Loving the TBS vids Roman...cool stuff!
😊 ...in the morning ...and all through the night. 😎
I should do this.
Yes, Joel. You should :)