4 Lead Guitar 4 Techniques to MASTER

[@pettymuzik4472]

Your Awesome. ive recently been injured to the point of disability. hadn't played in abt 5 yrs, but now that this about all i can do my son decided to pick up a guitar and i now teach him and we use your lessons to teach him with and your more advanced things to help me knock off cobwebs. at 43 i hate my situation and find it hard to admit no more football with my son who is only 14 or riding bikes kinda thing either. Hell, i couldn't get in my hunting stand this year or walk our trails so had to give that up to for now at least, but we have bonded over the guitar and its made the last year a bit better sir. thank you sir for offering a free music education of higher caliber & sincerity from you because i cant afford to do what we are getting to do if it wasn't .

[@sallgoodman2323]

Great story friend. Hope you guys find more fun things to do together, I miss my dad a lot especially our fishing trips and blueberry picking trips. Take care

[@jadenharrison]

OMG 69 LIKES!!

[@HenryMPerez]

my story is very similar, and sometimes it seems all I have

[@Chief.BigKnees]

Fuck, that got me right in the feels

[@TheSouthernAfrican15]

@@Chief.BigKnees very emotion awh man i miss my dad

[@MrCLAASS]

Actually this is my favorite Marty instructional video. Shows how to do the scale as a whole scale and then how it works/sounds without dwelling too much on each note.

[@MartyMusic]

thanks dude

[@saatviksingh727]

I'm not self taught cause you're my teacher

[@TheRojam12]

amen

[@crad5476]

You pretty much are.

[@PizNeyWorks]

Lol

[@sierrag.1069]

Lol same

[@divenb9990]

ive seen you comment on all of his vids lol

[@spookydave646]

This quarantine thing sure has given me lots of time to practice lots of guitar

[@Top10-b3z3t]

Agreed

[@Sam-hr9it]

same

[@brostoevsky22]

Me too brosef! Check out the KZbin channel "Elevated Jam Tracks". You can practice lead guitar and soloing with the videos there. The composer even shows the scale patterns that go with the rhythm guitar. I mastered the Dorian scales using his tracks. There are tons of different backing tracks you can use. I found a 7 minute backing track for the solo section of Stairway to Heaven. The backing tracks can be your band for when you practice.

[@mohamadritmanahmad868]

same here man!

[@MrVaDelux]

Spooky Dave I bet your better at it to

[@rattymaxreilly5147]

I love how things always connect in guitar. Its almost magical.

[@fordism.01]

Everything repeats just like on a piano. Once you learn the extensions you can unlock the neck in minor pentatonic. Or major pentatonic scales. In any key to with the exact same concept. Been using that to get by on for a while now and everyone has said my playing has improved in leaps and bounds. I dig Marty's videos he is always on the ball. Then it's a case of learning diatonic scales. Using the same concept. Then on to frigian scales ect until you got the whole of the scales unlocked. Finding the extensions for most of the scales and your on to a winning formula. That's why I like these videos. They work for unlocking the neck. If you can do it in a minor key you can do it in a major key then your well on your way.

[@joeybrown7185]

Almost like it’s a map instead of a puzzle once you get the big picture

[@El_Pimpin_Shizz]

Its hard too put too words what it feels like when you uncover something and find and figure something new on the guitar like this.

[@MyYan69]

we were high af and my friend thought you were jonah hill. your awesome.

[@Ohwowgr8]

😂

[@Anthonyxmmx]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣💀💀💀

[@sidxaener5455]

😂😂😂😂

[@MilesNelgez]

How'd it go?

[@hushed4085]

Your were high with your friend and you decide to watch "4 lead guitar 4 techniques to master" lmaoo😂😂

[@whoiscreeO]

I’ve been “self taught” for years and years but really I’ve just been grabbing pieces of wisdom from you and experimenting with it my own way. I start gigging next week so I have to say thank you my teacher, you’ve served me well Marty. Just bought your lead and CAGED courses online.

[@redhorse702]

Marty, I've been playing guitar for 55 years and 45 of that has been performing 4x/week in church music. This drill is PRICELESS in 2 ways: adding some life to the sameness of the genre AND giving me a means for getting myself sharper! Thank you & God bless you.

[@HoveyBenjamin]

That telecaster has amazing tone

[@michaelpieruccini5816]

It doesn't get brighter than a tele.

[@xpvnx]

HOVEY BENJAMIN WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE OMG

[@randyrrs7028]

i mean it's a fender what do you expect

[@karmaticdistraction6821]

Hovey Benjamin it really dose man

[@NADIA-wn8ms]

Wanted a tele but what colour can’t make up my mind.....😩😩

[@Yes-kn6zm]

marty gets my like because of all the "self taught" guitarists that would be nothing without him including myself

[@angelofang1312]

May the blues be with you

[@anudistsjury]

May the Schwartz be with you*

[@carternevill]

@@anudistsjury spaceballs 😂

[@musicbyclay4919]

They went plaid!!!!😂😂

[@andrewtoebbe3885]

ohhh yes may it be with us

[@assumingtrash6853]

I see your Schwartz is as big as mine...

[@gabe4u22]

Probably noone on KZbin I trust more than Marty..I feel like I could call him if my car is stranded and he'll come help me out lol

[@nathanparker6477]

He's a real buddy, I tell ya!

[@aryanthapa7174]

As I am beginner, I do not know if it a big stuff or not, but out of numerous tutorial there is, I really for the first time understand how to use scale to play lead. This one you get to know to learn and play lead. This is not just technique tutorial, it is the application of the technique. Thanks a lot from the bottom of my heart. You do really give good stuff and keep making a difference.

[@jaimealvarez143]

Hi! These simple excerises are really good for reasons that Marty is not telling: 1) They are pretty safe patterns for effective little solos for beginners and intermediates. 2) They teach you to think horizontally along the neck which is good because most beginners still think in vertical chunks (Which is not bad, but limits expression) 3) I have found that focusiing in index and ring finger corrects many fingering wromg tendencies. That's what I have found as an intermediate player about these. You're a very good teacher my friend!!!

[@ryansullivan9582]

Dude. I wish I would have learned this 20 years ago. Thank you so much. I’m so excited to have learned this. I’m going to practice the hell out of it and it will launch me into a higher plane.

[@declanwarner4835]

How’d it help????

[@trogman43988]

same i wish youtube was around when i learned how to play guitar as a teen

[@Max-og9sg]

@@trogman43988 Can't imagine how difficult guitar must have been for those learning as a teen in say the 90s or something. Gives me so much more respect for the famous guitar players out there haha

[@adam_-adam]

Got to give this man some credit, ive watched a bunch of his videos dating back to 2009, have learnt allot from this man. Its nice to get free good lessons.

[@Richard_Lush]

Marty is such a great teacher! I also like Paul Davids. These two guys combined have taught this 61 year old lots😄

[@amrihmccartney]

Really love it when u slip that jimi hendrix’s all along the watchtower riff around 11:20, took me by surprise! This is really an eye-opener and a new insight to my guitar study, thanks marty.

[@swavyprincess8969]

IK! LOVE ALL AROUND THE WATCH TOWER

[@Lola_Santoro]

You don't just provide some great lessons, but it's entertaining to see that you are really growing as a guitarist.

[@MrLauwersJelle]

I've been playing the rhythm guitar for all my life because I never dared to solo (and I had no knowledge). Now, in my late twenties, you literally opened up a (quite easy, as it seems!) world for me. THANK. YOU.

[@space9kris]

Same :)

[@__allie_4660]

I have been practicing scales for so long and haven’t really known what to do with them. I feel like my eyes have been opened after watching this. Thank you 🙏🏼

[@surfhound55]

Thanks!

[@rayross997]

Thanks "4" those techniques. Learning how to set up & adjust my guitar is time saving & money saving, perhaps a video on the basics for those who need it would be good.

[@jamnaverma4663]

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[@innitmate2198]

Jamna Verma n

[@tuulymusic3856]

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[@ianmcmath92]

I'm a self taught guitarist and have been playing for many years, but it always helps to see your videos because it sheds lights on the "why and how" of what I'm doing.

[@niktniewiem4785]

i've learned open chords, fast changes, bar chords, power chords, alternate picking and minor pentatonic scale and was thinking what to do next beside training those further, now i watched this vid and im like DAMN i HAVE TO learn those, like desperately, i feel this is the best thing. Thank you Marty

[@SJLCinemas]

Hilarious getting the ‘dude! stop trying to learn guitar solos using scales’ ad while watching this haha Great lesson, excited for these drills to improve my playing!

[@jj0b]

With this lesson I finally find myself flying around the fretboard when I solo, not just locked in the minor pentatonic boxes. Thank you Marty!

[@charliemcleod764]

I'm an old guitar player Marty, 70 next year, and I've been watching your videos for a few years now. It's funny how a little thing can open up a big door, even at my stage in the game, btw, it's good to know that when you play the guitar, you never stop learning. Anyway, sliding up with the ring finger is a beauty, it's opened up a door for me, up till today I've just been moving my hand. I never knew about it, and I've played all kinds of music. So thank you, that'll keep me busy for a while. I subscribed today. Best wishes and kind regards, and a Happy New Year from Scotland.

[@donnatellofranco6593]

I've been watching and learning since 2013 man, Marty brother you have helped me through so many dark days. Thank you brother

[@MartyMusic]

I appreciate that

[@donnatellofranco6593]

I appreciate you and your lessons brother don't ever stop doing what you are doing

[@bigphatty5298]

@@MartyMusic When it comes to the extended pentatonic, I can play going up the scale fine but going back down???? Are you pulling off or alternate picking that fast???? Please explain Marty I'm an idiot and can't tell what your doing no matter how I slow it down or watch and I'm EAGER to play like that lol. Love the vids

[@applemanuk]

This is such a great lesson. I have played guitar for 40 years and I would be such a better guitar player than I am now if an early teacher had sown me this simple pattern and practice routine. If you are new to guitar playing or simply trying to develop better technique take what Marty shows you in this video and work on it until it is ingrained into your playing. You will become a fretboard master.

[@MikeDubya]

Not sure what is cooler: Marty playing this blues or the fact that he just taught me how. Amazing.

[@dylanmoffett8723]

I’ve been playing for almost ten years but I swear I learn something new every time is watch one of his lessons.

[@Brandon-cb2jw]

I’ve been watching Marty for years and I’m still amazed how badass this dude is

[@davidbounds5488]

Thanks!

[@davidbounds5488]

Very grateful for what you do Marty! Thank you

[@PuiiZo]

You are my no.1 teacher on KZbin. Thanks for the awesome lessons Marty

[@cromanello1]

Marty. You are the BEST, sir. I do not ever comment on KZbin, but I’ve been watching your videos for several years, and you are the best instructor on KZbin. Beyond, I would wager. You’re very humble, and ALWAYS give applicable technical, and tricks. Thank you so much man, for being you! Keep on rockin’!

[@cobiemccoy]

I've been playing for years on and off... And this lesson right here just opened so many doors to me I feel like a beginner again... Thank you so much Marty 💯

[@tntryon1]

I've been playing for 20 years and this really showed me something that I can sit around and work on. Simply put and very helpful... Thanks for posting.

[@keatonkhoury1787]

Marty I’ve been playing guitar for 3 years now, and I’ve watched your videos for almost just as long. Your videos helped me a lot when I got started and still do. Thanks a lot.

[@nickchronis962]

marty shwarts no one is a better a internet guitar teacher. ive been practicing these scales/ transitions and my improvising has improved so much thank you!

[@GBLEEDS]

Thanks for this Marty. Watching something like this and then practising religiously will no doubt speed up my solos while still keeping them moderately simple. It's just what I need!

[@smritam]

From playing open chords to learning all the modes you were there thanks Marty for being with us.

[@musicman0423]

These are great to know, but they can also become so familiar that we revert to them too often. Exploring different scales, and learning the 7 modes and seeing how they all connect is really important too! Harmonic minor, and diminished scales are a great way to spice up your playing.

[@TheFakeyCakeMaker]

Agree, I also don't really see how this will help my playing.

[@zbrownbb]

@@TheFakeyCakeMaker it will help my playing, can’t wait until My skills approach yours :) I’m having an amazing time learning guitar !

[@bennettmatte]

Any time I come across anyone who wants to learn how to play guitar, I immediately send them a link to your KZbin account! Best guitar teacher on the planet! Hands down!!

[@JeffCrowell11]

The intro track sounded like Born Under A Bad Sign. Marty, you are the man.

[@lorraine9097]

Very cool Marty. I had a cyst on my brain stem probably since birth. Had it removed ten years ago, re-picked up my guitar and went from still a beginner to understanding and playing beyond my wildest dreams. You were a big part of that. Thanks so much!

[@jockebaah9183]

Those clothes with the blonde telecaster works so well, I've never thought of matching clothing with the guitar until now. Thank you for looking slick Marty and teaching these lessons!

[@missrepresentit8854]

the mf truth right here. an audience is LIKE A DATE! u hear what u see!!!!!

[@heartlandrails]

This is the reason one needs many guitars in the closet to wear. They are accessories lol

[@tanujathakur1019]

@@missrepresentit8854 Lol 😂

[@jamesball5743]

Poseurs

[@rubixmania6621]

Perfect video for beginners who want to look like pro’s fast. Outside of practicing, I’d just suggest listening to awesome solos so u get a better idea of how scales actually become improv. This video is great!

[@crazedzealots]

I've been working on learning solo'ing for the last two months everday after 5 years of learning rhythm guitar from you and others. And I was able to follow the whole lesson though i had to pause it many times. And can now play in the key of C all over the neck man what a lesson. I'm going to have to review this many times to get it deep into my long term memory. Thanks for the skill Marty!

[@William_Stephens]

Wow, you just clearly explained to me a concept in 13 minutes that I just could not remember no how many times I looked at the notes all charted out. This is why it really helps to have a teacher and not just books. I’ve never had each position explained. 13 minutes was all it took to increase my lead/soloing 200%. Ive played for years and soloing was always my weakest point. I felt like I was at a standstill and I wasn’t making any progress so my passion waned. Now I’m back to wanting to play all day and all night.

[@eric74sm]

Hey Marty, Great lessons. I like your simple and laid back attitude. Just the right amount of humor and not going all over the place. Thanks to your videos, I'm slowly but surely taking in all that precious information (videos). It doesn't come easy! Keep up the great work. Cheers, Eric

[@yragnosinbor1441]

Just can’t thank you enough. I was just stuck, lost and confused about. How to practice lead guitar ( I’m 64 and working my way back into playing music) (bass)....want to be good on playing lead. You got me back on track

[@susancorgi]

Apart from good timing and perfect pitch - Vibrato, gate time (when to stop a note - is as important as when to start a note), velocity on and on - these small little things that make up a good sounding guitarist. that many guitarists miss out on their playings and make them sound just bad without knowing why. And a lot of guitarists don't even know that they sound bad because they don't record and listen to themselves as often as they should be and compare with pro guitarist so they don't even recognise what's good and bad.

[@richardmorgan1588]

WOW! I actually followed that! You unlocked it!

[@gabrieladams5198]

I started playing guitar at 15 I’m 23 now and you taught me my first song “over the hills and far away” I’ve progressed tremendously since then but I’m happy to see you still out here doing what you live teaching millions of musicians all around stay groovy mane ✌️

[@MJ-jw2eo]

I had all the pieces to the puzzle and you just helped me expertly put them into place. Thank you very much for taking the time to show me You helped me a lot. Cheers!

[@peterjamesfoxmusic]

Man, this was super refreshing to hear. I've been checking out a tonne of guitar tutorial vids the last few days and most of them have either confused the hell out of me or just annoyed me. This was SUPER clear, quick, to the point, and I'm ABSOLUTELY going to use these tips. Thanks!

[@WhatsMyNameAgain93]

11:15 That was the slickest All Along The Watch Tower plug I've ever seen 😂

[@Hunter-og1sy]

Tyler Bennion frl😂😂

[@allenbrininstool7558]

That's Born under a Bad Sign

[@tucko11]

As a player (20 years I might add) Marty is the best . If you are a learning guitarist , intermediate, or even advanced I recommend Marty’s channel .

[@junkman7426]

I love this man, and his lessons. I hope he knows how much he helps us rookie players explore and grow.

[@ShannonMarie_aguafiestasvlogs]

Great video! Thank you!!! I’m going to use this in my practice sessions

[@bigsteve5718]

Guitar lesson on 'Money' - Pink Floyd please?

[@crispycat4852]

Great exercises as ever One thing I do which I think is also essential and and extremely helpul that Marty hasn't had time to mention in this video is to learn all these ascending , extended scales using open strings on the first 3 frets If you play any style of unamplified acoustic guitar, bluegrass , blues etc this is essential I always try to transpose any progression I have that ascends the neck and learn it this way also between the 1st to 3rd frets incorporating open strings I don't just mean the standard pentatonis scales we learn , I try to do it for ANY progression I create even If all of the progression doesn't always naturally fit best there it makes you extremely confident and able to improvise on those first 3 frets using open strings in your licks and scales And it means of course using a capo you basically a scale in any key using open strings simply by moving the capo up the neck I know this is a blue grass fundamental of course but its so useful for ANY guitar style, as Iy teaches you not to be frightened of using open strings in solos or scales

[@mattweaver6462]

Hey Marty, thank you so much for your teaching us struggling "want-a-be's". Right on lessons, great attitude, one of the best teaching set of lessons on the Web. How about letting us watch you play with your band jamming at a real show? That would be great fun to watch and very inspiring. Thanks, again

[@jasonneuo1964]

Thank you so much Marty for helping me for so long on my journey to learn music. I am very humbled that I can play So much of the music I love. If I can do it, anyone can! Just don't stay down when it gets tough! You just have to wait, It will come...

[@JayHarrisGuitarLessons]

I watch Marty for help learning the best way to explain guitar. I’ve played for ever but it’s hard to explain in an easy way to understand. I figure maybe a few hundred more videos of Marty and I’ll have a better chance relaying my thoughts where they can be understood better and hopefully actually help people? It’s harder than people think to instruct no matter how well you play!

[@EclecticEssentric]

I need all this basic refresher. I've been watching your videos and so I subscribed. Thanks for your work! Sometimes the obvious isn't obvious until someone points out how obvious it is, so I'll mention this for new players: Pentatatonics have 5 notes, so one easy way to grok the whole neck is to learn the 5-string, 2-note pattern and what degree that note is (1234 or 5th). 3 will be 1 whole step, and 2 will be 1.5 steps, then this pattern just repeats slightly offset over and over ad infinitum. In the long run this will serve some of you better than trying to picture halved penta box shapes. Absolutely do this in the 3 notes per string, 7 string pattern too. It will change your life.

[@QuistJam]

Awesome Marty 🤘🎸

[@melwynz]

I have been trying to learn the pentatonic shapes for years now, but not with much success. Just so happy you broke those boxes down this way and made it way simpler. Thanks very much for all the lessons Marty. Cheers.

[@GRockBlues]

been watching learning and loving Marty since before he had salt in that pepper!

[@missrepresentit8854]

he is true and reliable friend to many!

[@deploration]

i started learning guitar from your videos 2 years ago cause my dad recommended you to me. i would have never become as good as i am without your help, youre awesome.

[@tuomasylikoski5313]

This lesson really tied all the parts together and opened my eyes. I am sure gonna practice like this from now on! Thanks Marty!

[@rogermcclure6448]

Marty, that was one of the best lessons I've seen on connecting the different pentatonic positions! My brain just had one of those "Ohhh now I see" moments.....the extensions helped me a lot! Thanks brother!

[@Jgasporrap]

Thank you Marty! The blend of skill and personality you have makes it engaging and fun to keep pushing through obstacles and continue learning.

[@christiangreaves3911]

This was awesome. I’ve seen a bit of each concept but the way you grouped them and outlined their use in no time was great.

[@vitusjrgensen2215]

Can you please do all along the watchtower pt.3 as a Christmas gift to us

[@ghostly106]

Rewatched 03:52 so many times. Been watching you for so long and did not expect that speed

[@jaymoney4149]

3:34 thank you Marty I’m gonna practice that

[@tony.wilkinson.1009]

Agree entirely with Marty. These are the fundamental skills you need for rock and blues guitar. This guy is a great teacher and communicator.

[@MarvinsRoom_]

Really love the beard marty

[@arbezoe]

Luffy??? Yo can learn guitar from Brook. Dont you??

[@subashxx6046]

Brook's always busy seeing panties yohohoho

[@JellyrollHorton]

Marty. I first saw this a year ago,, and I don’t know if you still check in here, but I still revisit this material. It is timeless and good to review and practice.

[@trinitytunes]

Absolutely beautiful tele. ...what year model is that beauty....thanks Marty

[@4proskater]

Love how the ad for this video is how KZbin guitar tutorials don’t work yet I learned from Marty right here on the tube

[@RobbieDuggs]

I’m the lead guitars and vocals in my 3 man band so I def need this

[@daltontawater271]

Every song I know has been taught by you! I've been practicing for a month and you just wouldn't believe how much I have improved. Well 8 hours a day might have something to do with it, 8 hours of your dream on, und the bridge, nthng ls mttrs, and just wanted d or alve. Your a beast Marty

[@GRockBlues]

goes into warp speed @ 3:54...dam

[@MrFister1337]

dude i really thought the video was speed up

[@kylemontiel-berner8694]

Video was sped up Look at his shoulder

[@oliverslicey]

Kyle Montiel-Berner no look at his picking hand it stays the same

[@quanny3324]

Absolute Shred

[@bentackett6299]

Looks like when Gilligan would catch his pants on fire! 🔥

[@kieferajones]

Wow- I’ve been playing guitar 13 years, and I’m just now diving into lead. Explaining that the pentatonic on the root note on the A string is the same as the E string just blew my mind. 🤯 Thank you!!!

[@theclinkmusic]

Is that correct? Been playing about 15 months. Do you just move what you would play on the high e string to the low e string? The 2 notes

[@TheBrian411]

Hi thank you this lesson has really give me a huge jump in understanding scales and extending them as I'm really struggling to understand, is they other specific videos you have that covers this category please thank you once again.

[@shaggy1202]

I'm new to the soloing, I started off doing these scales...lotta fun and opened up the fretboard for me...great lesson!

[@ashleyjacquot904]

I started to cry a little at the 3:57 mark 😭 I just picked a guitar up 6 months ago. I thought I was learning a lot. But I’m still only on basic scales around the first 3 frets. I want to do what u do. But I don’t even know what pentatonic means. I hope to get this good one day. Lol. Ughhhhhh

[@MartyMusic]

It's OK Ashley, just start on your journey, start with the first video from this list: kzbin.info/aero/PLP3kvqg_Ut84qfZ6J353L8QXDdRY_fJhn

[@ashleyjacquot904]

Marty Music thank you so much. I’m gonna start from the beginning. I’ve learnt the notes up to the first 3 frets. Just not the 6th string yet. I’m glad I came across ur videos. I’m not super beginner. But still new to terminology. Thanks for helping people. When I learn I’m gonna pay it forward to ❤️

[@forgetful9845]

@@ashleyjacquot904 hows your progress going

[@joerotorhead]

youll get it.... i thought i never would but you will...

[@Dhonnghaile]

Pentatonic means five any key has basically seven notes and then your eight which is an octave For c major you have the notes c d e f g a b c C major pentatonic is five notes namely c d e g a That's root second third fifth and sixth It's the scale used a lot in rock blues and even trad and many other musical types. It's scale that fits a lot of chord progressions though not all If you want to be a great guitarist always follow the chords when soloing and keep watching Marty as he is great to watch

[@yves-francoispierre4555]

Marty You are a great teacher I learn a lot from you. you lesson about "Music theory of a key" is really one of the things I needed keep moving forward in my learning. But I was not aware of that.

[@intrinsic524]

THANK YOU!!! looking at the scales in this way is a lot easier than memorizing the 5 boxes could you recommend a similar practice routin for getting good at rhythm guitar techniques?

[@jimwolf8121]

Rediscovered this lesson at the most opportune time: I needed this lesson and put it to good use right away!. Thanks Marty.

[@lisandromartin4758]

Man, YOU'RE FUCKING AWESOME.

[@shadowhawk320]

thanks for what you do. I cant even begin to imagine how you got were you are now without people like you on the internet.

[@maciegonzales8059]

Marty you’re one heck of a guitar player! 🎸hope I can sound like u one day!!!

[@mokhan8832]

Just put In lots of hours into practicing.

[@stash7714]

I originally watched this video awhile ago and all it made me want to do is learn the why behind this. Since then I have learned the 5 pentatonic positions and chords tones within each and caged, they all go together. Learning the notes on all the string and this theory opened it up like a property bros renovation

[@A1MZR6]

2:15 I was eating a pop tart as he said that🤔

[@Prodo35]

This just absolutely blew my mind. Thank you. I finally understand a concept that I've long searched for.