John you’re wasted mate you have such a good way of getting this theory across. I’m 65 playing guitar for years and its only now that I’ve had these things explained in a way that I can understand. Okay I may have to go over it a few times but it’s going in THANKS. By the way that HB black cherry prs tribute is absolutely brilliant, Roswell pickups really well finished and set up, slightly out in intonation but 20 to 25 mins and it’s now spot on. Thanks again Wayne T
thanks John. i've wanted to know that information for years and you explained it in 26 mins. your attitude is great and your playing is sweet. had to subscribe to keep my learning a lot easier. keep it up man all the best
John, just 'discovered' you and wow! Clarity, simplicity and like Xavier G said; in a few minutes i had a lightbulb moment listening to you. Excellent!
You really a great teacher, John, under your unassuming ways - I can but join the choir of grateful followers and work out the implications of this newfound comprehension...Now let's have a listen to that "The Whisky etc..." Take care until next lesson !!!
I enjoyed illustrating your 5 points which are 5 theory aspects. There is a huge number of famous guitarists who never arrived to your 5 points. They cant read or write music, but when they hear smth, they can just play it. Lets just say that music is more than that. Music for me starts with rhythm. point 1. The ability to hear notes and chords, finding the root of a song, point 2. Master your barres, point 3. Play what you hear in your head, point 4. Finding the chords of a song by hearing them. point 5.
Dude I can’t thank you enough for teaching me what I’ve learned from you today. In fact if you were in Brooklyn NY or anywhere close I’d hire you as my teacher today. Greatly Appreciated
Greetings from Saltburn i learned the hard way back in the earl to mid 70s...playing along with the radio in the 70s...radio 2 usually.....many different styles on there....by the time punk came along i could already play most things by ear....punk seemed simplisitic to me...but great soon figured out hows and whys....rhythms...what notes went with chords and why...and mood of the song..but was always in the dark with scales...still dont know em...but play in many styles and keys...from flamenco to punk. the way you explained it...in good borospeak makes it simple ...cheers marra Skol Wulf
Hello John, thanks for this clear and understandable lesson about fundamentals of music. I reviewd this vid when you published it, and few months later, I return to it. Transfering this knowledge into my brain takes lot of work and practice. Making a use of it is another step. Did you notice how fast the time passes ? Thanks again 👍
Cracking lesson...I recall the first proper guitar lesson i had..play me a major scale he said...so i did..that's a minor scale he said...DOH..!! Because i hadn't got the Major/minor third bit..or the formula quite right.. Circle of 4ths/5ths..baffled me..until it was explained much as you have..Chords i think of in 3rds..same thing just easier for me. Modes..some find that confusing..it's not if its' explained properly. If i had to only know one bit of music theory..it would be intervals..because i'd have to know the chromatic scale and how to build scales..intervals.. The Pythagorus bit is good because..and i can't remember where i heard this..Music is mathematical..we think in numbers like 4ths..5ths etc..roots..Degrees of a scale..So music is the sound of maths... I think music theory to many people is scary..too difficult..it is maths and many ain't good at that...But the basics aren't rocket science..Christ if i can get it anyone can..
The relative minor to major scale thing is quite an important thing, especially in lead guitar work. It is quite a trick to know which scale form - major pentatonic or ( it's relative ) minor pentatonic 'sounds' right for that song. Tonality is the key word here. The circle of 4ths you explained and made very clear. Good stuff John R. Next video please!
I'm pretty sure I've just found my favourite guitar tutor & I've only been playing my Maton CW80/12, Fender Lead I 1981, Ibanez RG with EMG81n & EMG85b buckers, Marshall & Blackstar amps (my most recent additions) for 43 years, I'm 51 nowadays. Many thanks Mr. John Robson mate, ya bloods worth bottlin'. Your dead-set rippers of videos all things guitar related are the bees knees the lizards gizzards the ducks nuts, fair-dinkum, they're flamin' grouse. Too much rock n'roll is grossly inadequate woefully insufficient & nowhere near enough. Peace respect & be nice to ya old chook!
The only new piece of information for me is actually the fact that good old Pythagoras has been involved into this. Nevertheless this is a great wrap up sumary of elementary guitar theory. Great job!
Thanks John, this is very usefull and well explained. Especialy why some people talk about the circle of fifths, wich we all heared off i guess. But i wasn"t aware about the circle off fourths and that can be very confusing in what's the difference, because some people refer to it as the exact same thing. Recently i started to learn theory, after 35 years of playing, and i thought, i'll start with learning the notes on the fretboard, followed by minor and major scales, then pentatonic, natural and harmonic related scales all over the fretboard extended, and that would bring me really far, along with this knowledge you teach in this vid. BUT.. a few days ago i found a guitar course by Tom Morello ( Rage against the machine ), and he explains 7 box types of minor and major pentatonic, instead off 5 ?? And it makes sense. And he even shows for both minor and major scale a note box, by shifting every time 1 fret, and you never can't go wrong ? Now my biggest fear is to learn something wrong, and i trust you in every way. It's better to stay with one good teacher. But i'm really eager to know what's that all about and should want to hear some input about that from your side, if that's not to much asked ? So, i will send you that short video trough mail, and hope for some input. Thanks again John ! Greets, Bruno. EDIT.. I just did send that lesson file from 15 min to your email with We Transfer.
Musical theory was a mystery to me until recently when I learnt a sharp or a flat was the same note just a different name depending on how you looked at it. Music lessons were such a waste of time. Did not learn any of this? Hope music lessons are better these days.
The amount of knowledge broken down into easy to understand lessons makes this one of the best channels for learning from.
Thank you 👍
Elegant in its simplicity. If only all teachers were so clear.
WOW ! Man ! I am going to remember this lesson for life. THANKS from Mumbai India. I love the simple humble way you teach. WOW !
John you’re wasted mate you have such a good way of getting this theory across.
I’m 65 playing guitar for years and its only now that I’ve had these things explained in a way that I can understand.
Okay I may have to go over it a few times but it’s going in
THANKS. By the way that HB black cherry prs tribute is absolutely brilliant, Roswell pickups really well finished and set up, slightly out in intonation but 20 to 25 mins and it’s now spot on.
Thanks again Wayne T
I wish more so-called guitar teachers would explain this. In a few minutes I've just progressed about 30%. Thanks, John.
Outstanding
Wow!This is the first time in my life that I understand something about the theory,thank you John.
thanks John. i've wanted to know that information for years and you explained it in 26 mins. your attitude is great and your playing is sweet. had to subscribe to keep my learning a lot easier. keep it up man all the best
Been playing guitar for 30 years and never knew this stuff, thanks so much mate.
I have learned so much music theory from you, and no one else has explained them this well. You're a great teacher!
Thanks 👍
Brilliantly clear exposition. Thank you, John.
John, just 'discovered' you and wow! Clarity, simplicity and like Xavier G said; in a few minutes i had a lightbulb moment listening to you. Excellent!
I love the theory lessons you provide. It sounds much less frightful hearing you explain it. lol, your channel is a joy!
Great simplified explanation.
You really a great teacher, John, under your unassuming ways - I can but join the choir of grateful followers and work out the implications of this newfound comprehension...Now let's have a listen to that "The Whisky etc..." Take care until next lesson !!!
Cheers John. I got a pencil and compass and made the cycle of 4ths pie chart. Now on the wall.
I enjoyed illustrating your 5 points which are 5 theory aspects. There is a huge number of famous guitarists who never arrived to your 5 points. They cant read or write music, but when they hear smth, they can just play it. Lets just say that music is more than that. Music for me starts with rhythm. point 1. The ability to hear notes and chords, finding the root of a song, point 2. Master your barres, point 3. Play what you hear in your head, point 4. Finding the chords of a song by hearing them. point 5.
Thank you John I needed this and am sure a lot of other people did thanks again mate.
Great stuff John, thanks a lot! Greetings from Zurich, Sweitzerland
Thanks for this John, very educational and useful lesson, I'm bookmarking this one!
Every day is a school day. Thanks for explaining,at least I got some of it anyway.
Brilliant John. I was wondering what to do next after the pentatonics... Now I know. Thanks.
Dude I can’t thank you enough for teaching me what I’ve learned from you today. In fact if you were in Brooklyn NY or anywhere close I’d hire you as my teacher today. Greatly Appreciated
Thanks! You know I do Skype lessons, right? www.johnrobsonmusic.co.uk for details. Stay well, mate 👍
Great lesson John !
Greetings from Saltburn
i learned the hard way back in the earl to mid 70s...playing along with the radio in the 70s...radio 2 usually.....many different styles on there....by the time punk came along i could already play most things by ear....punk seemed simplisitic to me...but great
soon figured out hows and whys....rhythms...what notes went with chords and why...and mood of the song..but was always in the dark with scales...still dont know em...but play in many styles and keys...from flamenco to punk.
the way you explained it...in good borospeak makes it simple ...cheers marra
Skol
Wulf
Hello John, thanks for this clear and understandable lesson about fundamentals of music. I reviewd this vid when you published it, and few months later, I return to it. Transfering this knowledge into my brain takes lot of work and practice. Making a use of it is another step. Did you notice how fast the time passes ? Thanks again 👍
Thank you John. Gone a take some time for this to sink into my brain.
Thanks again Teacher 🤠
Cracking lesson...I recall the first proper guitar lesson i had..play me a major scale he said...so i did..that's a minor scale he said...DOH..!! Because i hadn't got the Major/minor third bit..or the formula quite right..
Circle of 4ths/5ths..baffled me..until it was explained much as you have..Chords i think of in 3rds..same thing just easier for me. Modes..some find that confusing..it's not if its' explained properly. If i had to only know one bit of music theory..it would be intervals..because i'd have to know the chromatic scale and how to build scales..intervals..
The Pythagorus bit is good because..and i can't remember where i heard this..Music is mathematical..we think in numbers like 4ths..5ths etc..roots..Degrees of a scale..So music is the sound of maths...
I think music theory to many people is scary..too difficult..it is maths and many ain't good at that...But the basics aren't rocket science..Christ if i can get it anyone can..
Thank you, John, this will really help!!
The relative minor to major scale thing is quite an important thing, especially in lead guitar work. It is quite a trick to know which scale form - major pentatonic or ( it's relative ) minor pentatonic 'sounds' right for that song. Tonality is the key word here. The circle of 4ths you explained and made very clear. Good stuff John R. Next video please!
Thank you so much, Jhon
Thank you so much!
This is great John, and i for one Thank You, very very Helpful, Cheers
Great informative video John. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge 👍
wow,awesome,i think you have the same bass as me if that's a Yamaha behind you.I got mine for a steal and it plays great.Great for song writing
I'm pretty sure I've just found my favourite guitar tutor & I've only been playing
my Maton CW80/12, Fender Lead I 1981, Ibanez RG with EMG81n & EMG85b buckers, Marshall & Blackstar amps (my most recent additions) for 43 years, I'm 51 nowadays.
Many thanks Mr. John Robson mate, ya bloods worth bottlin'.
Your dead-set rippers of videos all things guitar related are the bees knees
the lizards gizzards the ducks nuts, fair-dinkum, they're flamin' grouse.
Too much rock n'roll is grossly inadequate woefully insufficient & nowhere near enough.
Peace respect & be nice to ya old chook!
Very good and useful..thank you so much John
Well explained sir. New sub here!💯😁
Cheers 👍
Excellent lesson!
Thank you.
NICE UPLOAD JOHN :)
The only new piece of information for me is actually the fact that good old Pythagoras has been involved into this.
Nevertheless this is a great wrap up sumary of elementary guitar theory. Great job!
The chromatic scale looked like a bingo card when you completed it.
Weird. I have been using the circle of fourths for years, but without actually knowing what it was called. I'm not even sure why 😂
Very informative.
Thanks John, this is very usefull and well explained. Especialy why some people talk about the circle of fifths, wich we all heared off i guess. But i wasn"t aware about the circle off fourths and that can be very confusing in what's the difference, because some people refer to it as the exact same thing. Recently i started to learn theory, after 35 years of playing, and i thought, i'll start with learning the notes on the fretboard, followed by minor and major scales, then pentatonic, natural and harmonic related scales all over the fretboard extended, and that would bring me really far, along with this knowledge you teach in this vid. BUT.. a few days ago i found a guitar course by Tom Morello ( Rage against the machine ), and he explains 7 box types of minor and major pentatonic, instead off 5 ?? And it makes sense. And he even shows for both minor and major scale a note box, by shifting every time 1 fret, and you never can't go wrong ? Now my biggest fear is to learn something wrong, and i trust you in every way. It's better to stay with one good teacher. But i'm really eager to know what's that all about and should want to hear some input about that from your side, if that's not to much asked ? So, i will send you that short video trough mail, and hope for some input. Thanks again John ! Greets, Bruno. EDIT.. I just did send that lesson file from 15 min to your email with We Transfer.
Great video, best I’ve seen covering these important steps. No excuses for us now..
Brilliant..
Great stuff mr Robson, thanks for sharing your guitar secrets with us :)
Btw, did you got my Twitter PM?
Cheers... No I didn't get your message 😀
@@JRobsonGuitar Hmm, strange.. I'll resend it?
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Musical theory was a mystery to me until recently when I learnt a sharp or a flat was the same note just a different name depending on how you looked at it. Music lessons were such a waste of time. Did not learn any of this? Hope music lessons are better these days.
Only 5? Now I'll watch the video, be musically enlightened and informed and have a good laugh at the same time.