Hi. Please help me understand… say we’re playing a song on A major. How can I play A Major pentatonic scale starting from my 6th which is the second string. I’ve never seen a pentatonic starting from the second string, I’d like to know a major one please. Thank you Sandile South Africa
what a great video, this should be watched by every guitar player that’s starting. Would really save a lot of time & headaches.. best part its free, thank you smooth!
Kerry - that was “2 Smooth” man. I have a pretty good grasp of theory on the piano but this really helped unlock a lot of the same skills that I’ve been having trouble translating over 🙏🏼🤙🏼 keep on rocking brother
Every time I watch a video from this guy the guitar and music as well... Well all these avenues open up for me. He is an incredible guide to music and the guitar.
I had already learned this prior to seeing your video, but you explained it in a much simpler way and I wish I'd learned it from you first man. Nice video thanks
That was indeed 2 Smooth. I am self - taught, and sometimes it shows! and yet, this is also what I teach my own students about the scales and the relative minor's role in leads and solos and fills. I'm glad that someone like yourself with such obvious talent and knowledge helps me legitimize my inner processing. I just might have to follow you. 😂
Brother 2 Smooth, your teaching style is very good in the sense of your detailed approach, you give a brief explanation of what your about to teach, you helped clarify chords, and soloing ideas, this lesson(s) have helped me tremendously Thanks Much, continue the good instruction 🎸
Thank you! I have known about the number system but didn't know to associate the relative minor with where to look to begin a solo. Very nice explaination.
Wow! I've been going for lessons covering the number system and the relative minor (the 6) of each note in the major scale and this video just open my mind on a total different level, thanks for this this video is so informative!
This is a lot more fleshed out version of your 2 number system videos. Definitely connects the puzzle pieces in such a logical and mathematical way. I bless God for teachers like you Mr 2 smooth Marshall! You have no idea how immensely helpful you’ve been for guys like me.
Wow! Great lesson just had the Aha! Moment. Im pretty familiar with the notes of the guitar but have had trouble connecting it all together. You've literally unlocked the guitar neck for chord progressions. Especially with the number system! Thanks man
Thanks for the lesson. Hopefully this will bridge it all together. Been at it since spring, and though I'm learning and improving in some areas, I still not quite getting it in its entirety.
Hey Kerry, this video was a real connect-the-dots moment for me. It's great when you learn how to apply some of the shapes we're learning. New follower. Liked, subscribed and rang the bell! Thanks
Very informative video. Do you have a video where you go over various chord progressions or the top 10-20 progressions using this system with the first chord being major?
Thanks Kerry for sharing this. I have been practicing the CAGED Major and minor positions for the last couple months, it's paying off. Then Iv just discover you and this video lesson. Wow, this is great to add to my practice. 👍👍👍 Iv hit your subscribe button too! 🤩👍
Very impressive! Easy to understand and works great! Maybe you can give a tutorial on how to correctly get out of this block to create something more interesting, both in the form of chords and scales?
1. What chord shapes would you recommend learning, besides standard barre chords, to expand one’s chord repertoire? 2. Honestly, I’d be interested to hear how you understand modes (or ancient scales) on the guitar? 3. What’s your opinion on fingerpicking versus using a pick, or combining the two with the hybrid picking technique? 4. My biggest struggle is rhythm, so I’d love to know how you count it and what you think about when playing the guitar? 5. Could you perhaps explain how chord substitution works? It seems easier to grasp on the piano, but it feels quite different on the guitar? 6. Lastly, I’d like to hear your perspective on minor and major scales - how to properly learn them and apply them in practice?
Man, I appreciate your help and sharing your GOD given talents. I’m an intermediate level player both on Acoustic and Electric and can play to songs once I know the Chords or see the Chords that should be played. I don’t know a lot of Music Theory so this should help. Thanks and GOD bless
Thank you for this lesson.. it’s very helpful. However, when you used the 7, 3, 4 progression example, I was confused since I don’t believe that you indicated that it was in the key if C??
When you use the vii-iii-IV example, did you decide to switch to the key of C major using the low E string pattern? It's not stated in the video but it confused me for a bit. I agree with everyone else, great video and super useful.
Disregard, I answered my own question re-watching the video. It seems you used the same chord structures of the E string pattern but applied them to the C major scale on the A string patterns.
This is a good video with a lot of useful information, but as a bass player who taught himself guitar, it's kind of hilarious that the 'secret weapon for guitarists' turns out to be the major scale.
@6:20 you said we go to our 6 chord to solo , but then say we go to A minor 7, which would be the 2 . Was this a mistake or did you mean that because it’s a good place to start, and then move to the e minor pentatonic shape?
Know man, you just gave me that ah ha ! Moment as well. Great explanation. Btw, I'm gonna address the elephant in the room. There are not many black guitar players willing to teach and put together lessons the way you do, so I just want to sincerely thank you.
I sort of get this.... But not quite. (It's not the instructor it's me!) Why are minor shapes 2, 3, and 6 SEVENTHS? I have no problem grasping that when you move up one fret, it's a half step, from g to a going from ftets three to five for example. But could you use for the minor shapes a "regular"minor chord??? For example a minor or b minor? Why a 7th? Maybe it's a dumb question, and maybe just because the seventh sound better (?).
Hey! Well the templates he shows are based on the major scale. So for example if you go through the notes of the template for the e-string it would be the following (like in the video) he starts at the root note for the scale on the E-String 3rd fret. Which is G. So he goes: G, A, B, C, D, E, F# which is the major scale for G. If you move the template two frets up to the 5th fret you’d have A as a root note and would use the major scale for A. Does this answer your question?
@@LeeRichards-o4w okay got it. a major scale consists of 7 notes. Usually, the notes are marked with roman numerals. So in the key of G, G would be 1 (I) and A would be 2 (ii). Every note of a major scale can be extended to a whole chord. That’s why the numerals are written capital (I) for major chords and small (ii) for minor chords. In a major scale it’s always: I major, ii minor, iii minor, IV major, V major, vi minor and vii* diminished (I think in this video he’s not specifiying what a diminished chord is). So no matter what key you’re in, If you know which numeral the note is, you will know if it’s a major or a minor (or diminished) chord.
Questions about this video? Post below. And if you want more help creating your own solos and licks, check out Kerry's Kamp www.kerryskamp.com/
Hi. Please help me understand… say we’re playing a song on A major. How can I play A Major pentatonic scale starting from my 6th which is the second string. I’ve never seen a pentatonic starting from the second string, I’d like to know a major one please.
Thank you
Sandile
South Africa
Can you please do it minor
what a great video, this should be watched by every guitar player that’s starting. Would really save a lot of time & headaches.. best part its free, thank you smooth!
Kerry - that was “2 Smooth” man. I have a pretty good grasp of theory on the piano but this really helped unlock a lot of the same skills that I’ve been having trouble translating over 🙏🏼🤙🏼 keep on rocking brother
Every time I watch a video from this guy the guitar and music as well...
Well all these avenues open up for me.
He is an incredible guide to music and the guitar.
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I had already learned this prior to seeing your video, but you explained it in a much simpler way and I wish I'd learned it from you first man. Nice video thanks
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That was indeed 2 Smooth.
I am self - taught, and sometimes it shows! and yet, this is also what I teach my own students about the scales and the relative minor's role in leads and solos and fills. I'm glad that someone like yourself with such obvious talent and knowledge helps me legitimize my inner processing.
I just might have to follow you. 😂
For years I wondered how guitarist knew where to solo when playing different songs. Please share more licks and phrasing...great lesson!
Scales
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Brother 2 Smooth, your teaching style is very good in the sense of your detailed approach, you give a brief explanation of what your about to teach, you helped clarify chords, and soloing ideas, this lesson(s) have helped me tremendously Thanks Much, continue the good instruction 🎸
Thank you! I have known about the number system but didn't know to associate the relative minor with where to look to begin a solo. Very nice explaination.
Wow! I've been going for lessons covering the number system and the relative minor (the 6) of each note in the major scale and this video just open my mind on a total different level, thanks for this this video is so informative!
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Dude! So helpful. I kept thinking of the nashville numbers in a linear way. Never thought to think of them in pairs as neighbors.
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This is a lot more fleshed out version of your 2 number system videos. Definitely connects the puzzle pieces in such a logical and mathematical way. I bless God for teachers like you Mr 2 smooth Marshall! You have no idea how immensely helpful you’ve been for guys like me.
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Wow! Great lesson just had the Aha! Moment. Im pretty familiar with the notes of the guitar but have had trouble connecting it all together. You've literally unlocked the guitar neck for chord progressions. Especially with the number system! Thanks man
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Thanks for the lesson. Hopefully this will bridge it all together. Been at it since spring, and though I'm learning and improving in some areas, I still not quite getting it in its entirety.
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Dude amazing video! Helped me understand rhe numbers for real. Thank you!!
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Hey Kerry, this video was a real connect-the-dots moment for me. It's great when you learn how to apply some of the shapes we're learning. New follower. Liked, subscribed and rang the bell! Thanks
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Very informative video. Do you have a video where you go over various chord progressions or the top 10-20 progressions using this system with the first chord being major?
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Thanks Kerry for sharing this. I have been practicing the CAGED Major and minor positions for the last couple months, it's paying off. Then Iv just discover you and this video lesson. Wow, this is great to add to my practice. 👍👍👍
Iv hit your subscribe button too! 🤩👍
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Very impressive! Easy to understand and works great!
Maybe you can give a tutorial on how to correctly get out of this block to create something more interesting, both in the form of chords and scales?
1. What chord shapes would you recommend learning, besides standard barre chords, to expand one’s chord repertoire?
2. Honestly, I’d be interested to hear how you understand modes (or ancient scales) on the guitar?
3. What’s your opinion on fingerpicking versus using a pick, or combining the two with the hybrid picking technique?
4. My biggest struggle is rhythm, so I’d love to know how you count it and what you think about when playing the guitar?
5. Could you perhaps explain how chord substitution works? It seems easier to grasp on the piano, but it feels quite different on the guitar?
6. Lastly, I’d like to hear your perspective on minor and major scales - how to properly learn them and apply them in practice?
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I’m an intermediate level player both on Acoustic and Electric and can play to songs once I know the Chords or see the Chords that should be played. I don’t know a lot of Music Theory so this should help. Thanks and GOD bless
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Thank you for this lesson.. it’s very helpful. However, when you used the 7, 3, 4 progression example, I was confused since I don’t believe that you indicated that it was in the key if C??
he made us think of it 😅 he started 7th as Bm11 so 1 is C as root note. took me 5 mins 😆
Extraordinary lesson champ. It created many ah ha moments.
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When you use the vii-iii-IV example, did you decide to switch to the key of C major using the low E string pattern? It's not stated in the video but it confused me for a bit. I agree with everyone else, great video and super useful.
Disregard, I answered my own question re-watching the video. It seems you used the same chord structures of the E string pattern but applied them to the C major scale on the A string patterns.
Question, at 4:48 could you have played the dmaj7 rather than the dmajor? Great vid, thanks for sharing.
@@jjlbridge7877 no the 7 clashed
@ ok thanks. Just curious. I’m a beginner and want to know more about those 7 chords and other chords you used. Very nice.
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What about the relative major?
This is a good video with a lot of useful information, but as a bass player who taught himself guitar, it's kind of hilarious that the 'secret weapon for guitarists' turns out to be the major scale.
I understand! You'd be surprised how many need to be reminded. 😃
What program do you use to do all those images of the fret board and tabbing
Interesting different perspective from what ive seen
@@FirstLast-nn2bj have you tried it and if so, how's it working out for you?
@6:20 you said we go to our 6 chord to solo , but then say we go to A minor 7, which would be the 2 . Was this a mistake or did you mean that because it’s a good place to start, and then move to the e minor pentatonic shape?
@@thedopplereffect1092 I'm in the key of C maj so A minor would be the 6.
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so is the e minor our 6th or A minor, that part is confusing because A minor is the 3rd if I correct
Know man, you just gave me that ah ha ! Moment as well. Great explanation. Btw, I'm gonna address the elephant in the room. There are not many black guitar players willing to teach and put together lessons the way you do, so I just want to sincerely thank you.
I sort of get this.... But not quite. (It's not the instructor it's me!)
Why are minor shapes 2, 3, and 6 SEVENTHS? I have no problem grasping that when you move up one fret, it's a half step, from g to a going from ftets three to five for example.
But could you use for the minor shapes a "regular"minor chord??? For example a minor or b minor? Why a 7th?
Maybe it's a dumb question, and maybe just because the seventh sound better (?).
Can you the same Number System video concept but starting with the G and B strings? Including chords and phrasing?
@@IAmTello no, they template that I gave is to be used on the Low E and A strings
Just learn the 5 shapes of E minor Pentatonic shapes and G major Pentatonic shapes. Start there
I have been told that the Major Scale is what I need to learn, and now I am really confused?? I will have to watch this again. I am missing something?
Hey! Well the templates he shows are based on the major scale. So for example if you go through the notes of the template for the e-string it would be the following (like in the video) he starts at the root note for the scale on the E-String 3rd fret. Which is G. So he goes: G, A, B, C, D, E, F# which is the major scale for G. If you move the template two frets up to the 5th fret you’d have A as a root note and would use the major scale for A. Does this answer your question?
@@atailoredmind Thanks for the help, but still confusing, I don't get this number system he talks about.
@@LeeRichards-o4w okay got it. a major scale consists of 7 notes. Usually, the notes are marked with roman numerals. So in the key of G, G would be 1 (I) and A would be 2 (ii).
Every note of a major scale can be extended to a whole chord. That’s why the numerals are written capital (I) for major chords and small (ii) for minor chords.
In a major scale it’s always: I major, ii minor, iii minor, IV major, V major, vi minor and vii* diminished (I think in this video he’s not specifiying what a diminished chord is). So no matter what key you’re in, If you know which numeral the note is, you will know if it’s a major or a minor (or diminished) chord.