A Better Way To Learn The Guitar!

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[@marekgitarzysta5193]

I truly love the way you teach: slowly, clearly, no showing off or "screaming" all the time to show you are in the spotlight. Here the content QUALITY defines the channel

[@carlozanini1]

Dear Jack, in this lesson there is something special, that is very difficult to find out and this something is generosity and warmth. Congratulations, Maestro!

[@denisechetty4019]

🙏🎸☺️

[@prezadent1]

Somebody's mommy packed a school sammich made with love.

[@ek19751]

Please don't quit teaching guitar on KZbin, Jack... You have students from all over the world now. And you're opening up sounds on that instrument that i have not heard before 😊

[@montjw]

When I began learning lead I bought book after book, memorizing as many scales/boxes as possible, but none of the books explained how to actually use the scales. I could play in key/scale, but it still sounded like I was just noodling. I spent a long time asking other players how they use the scales, with no good answers, until finally coming across one who said to throw the scales in the garbage and just play the chords. It took a while for it to register but I have since passed it along as: “You can’t go wrong with chord tones; they’re already a part of it!” I wish this video was available 25 years ago. It would have saved me a lot of time. Excellent lesson, Jack!

[@michaelm932]

I don't know how many times I've heard "target the chord tones" and "aim to land on the third of the next chord" without truly understanding what was meant, but this is the first time I've heard it articulated in such a way that I've actually understood it 🙂 I'm going to have to buy your course now...

[@stevepara123]

me too, too good to miss..

[@papadavewatson]

Brother Jack, your humility is so intact, but so is your talent and teaching ability. Making what is difficult become understood and attainable is a quality of a great teacher. You do that well.

[@MrArtisticals]

I love the fact that you name the notes and not „second fret, third string“ etc. 👍 It sinks in quicker and internalises where notes are. 🎸

[@RayyanKesnan]

This. I'm so happy about that. I hate when people talk fret numbers that's not how you think when playing and it really gets irritating.

[@DeadFlowers69]

I slugged it out in bars for like 15 years before I realized I couldn't gig four to seven nights a week anymore. I started teaching and It's the best thing i've ever done. Like you, I came into it not really knowing how to teach or what to expect, but like you said, it's all trial by error. Onward and upward!

[@bucksera475]

being a good player doesn't neccesarily mean you're a good teacher, but Jack is the absoulte best when it comes to both.

[@davidparrish6999]

Like many of you, I have heard guys talking about "playing over the changes", about "the importance of triads", and I've listened to their beautiful melodic playing, been amazed - and a bit dumbfounded. And then along came Jack. I bought the "magic of triads" course, and Jack makes it all make sense. I've been playing for over 30 years and all of a sudden I'm like a kid with a new toy. This guy can not only play with the best of them, but he is a teacher. Thanks Jack!

[@Wozniak_15]

Learning to solo after playing finger picking n rhythm for years Really a good teaching.

[@manimusicka2]

Love your playing and the way you explain stuff! Thank you so much posting these great videos.

[@MaTTheWish]

This is exactly where im at right now. I look forward to getting you course. Love your channel bro. Thx

[@Squirrel-zq6oe]

I just frickin LOVE your energy my bro. You're a blessing.

[@jasonstarkie2775]

Cool! I’ve been stumbling into this approach for a while now. Thank you so much. I look forward to following your channel.

[@Sammywhat]

Who else immediately heard In My Life? 😋 Ha! Just saw Uncle Larry laying down the solo to this on an old Martin a few vids back. So it's been pinging around the old noggin' a few days now. Lovely lesson, Jack. What a great way to break down a chord progression.

[@DiZedQuest]

Bravo well explained! I have been playing guitar for almost 58 years and gypsy jazz for the last 25 and you have hit the nail on the head. Gypsy jazz soloing 'as you know' is 80% based on arpeggios of the chord structure of the song. One does not even think of any key but just small snippets of arpeggios of one chord going into another. Simple to understand a little harder to master. Keep it up...🎸👍

[@taifromyea]

I've been enjoying your videos for awhile but this one is the best I've seen so far - at least for where I'm at currently. I especially liked the part at the end where you played over the progression highlighting the root, then third, then fifth - it really brought the concept of the lesson home. Thanks for explaining this so clearly!

[@JazzStrat781]

Always awesome content Jack 👍🎸 you're an incredible player and teacher, best to you and yours

[@davidrozell3]

OMG Jack, that is it. You are really gifted in breaking down concepts and then applying them. Thanks

[@sirfultonbishop]

Jack, you’ve got the ability to talk to us where we are in the musical journey! I can’t tell you how valuable that is to so many of us! I’ll be checking out your courses!!

[@masterbuilder3166]

This is a fantastic lesson Mr Jack. Thank so much for this. It’s what I’ve struggled with and you really simplified the process in a great way. Thank you 💯🎸

[@stratocumulusnimbostratus328]

Fantastic, thanks, enjoying the triad course ❤

[@martivaughan6382]

Jack You are simply awesome!!! Thanks for your teachings

[@ericgiova1663]

Cord shapes and not scales as starting point. Roger that. I remember Mr Trapp giving a advice like this. The fact you're saying the same thing means this is the trick toward progress. Many thanks for sharing.

[@kevinoreilly3672]

Awesome lesson and advice! Your playing is a joy to listen to

[@joshuariveraflora]

So happy you are teaching, I always learn a thing or two from listening to you play!

[@Raja_Sahin]

Man I really appreciate it, that you’re willing to teach us these good kind of lesson for free! Best guitar teacher bro ever!🎉❤

[@stickman55100]

OMG! You’ve totally described my first five years of learning how to play guitar. It took me that long to realize how much was missing in my knowledge base. Thank you for talking about this. You’re such an amazing player and teacher.

[@softailspringer9915]

Wonderful lesson, Jack. Thank you!

[@jwsorrell]

Beautiful, melodic playing. You have proved that keeping things simple with chord tones has great musical value. I can't do it yet but it's my goal.

[@BubblenetAsia-jq8db]

Rarely get this kind of simple unpacking of chords scales and melody explained so carefully. Keep it coming pleased its your IP Jack and you will grow your channel for sure as its the missing link in KZbin guitar tuition.

[@TomKaszuba]

I can’t thank you enough for this. Superb lesson.

[@dont-worry-about-it-]

This video is exactly what I needed! I grew up playing wind instruments and taking music classes so I know a lot of music theory and all these other guitar teachers have been confusing me because they teach with students that have little to no theory knowledge in mind. Thank you for making this video, and I definitely plan to view more of your content!

[@theelectricvoyage]

Your on it Jack, in my humble opinion. That was so helpful, thank you.

[@BobJones-kj4pj]

Great lesson, thanks Jack Just purchased your new triad course. Great way to understand and visualize the fret board, thanks again

[@millerjeff]

Thanks Jack for this helpful info and how it's all broken down. You just cleared up so much for me. Thank you.

[@davidlockwood9915]

Fantastic teaching and playing Jack. Made me realise where I have gone soo wrong over the years. This is essential for next level guitar playing.

[@YousifAlsharqi]

Amazing man. I’ve been looking for something like this for a long time

[@Othit]

So many players I respect talk about the importance of triads...but no one has put out lessons with the clarity and thoroughness of Jack's new course. Knowing triads well enough to improvise a melody you create in your head is one of the biggest guitar thrills I ever had.

[@markedwards4241]

Jack, this rings so true. I spent so much time trying to find the scale I could play over everything! I wish someone had told me this when I was a beginner. It took me years to realise thinking scales alone wasn’t the best way.

[@martynspooner5822]

As a self taught bedroom guitar player I was aware there was a lot of things I didnt know. But the net has shown me I knew just about nothing. These lessons are invaluable to me and I can't tell you how much they are appreciated.

[@schism8286]

Love this channel Jack!

[@mytuberules69]

Great lesson. Love your channel, such a cool vibe to your approach and teaching methods. Thank you.

[@twelvemeister]

jack your like the bob ross of guitar lessons , relaxing and you make difficult concepts understandable ,thank you

[@thecountyexplorers2760]

Great lesson, very helpful. Thank you!

[@kpuliatch]

Thanks for sharing your talents with grace and humility . A great lesson inside the many musical lessons much gratitude

[@stevekoves9807]

Jack, thanks for posting this, great help!

[@spoodlefarm]

Excellent lesson Jack - thank you!

[@dbmolloy4603]

You are doing a great job! Thank you so much! I really appreciate these lessons.

[@bwedwards67]

As someone who’s been playing for years I found this extremely helpful. Great lesson to really learn the guitar harmonically and not just repeating the same scale patterns that can sound really boring

[@nekkon1989]

I like it the most when I see you playing a Telecaster

[@markcastrovinci6074]

I got a lot out of this lesson. Finally I have an appreciation for triads and how to use them. I have difficulty calculating the third and fifth but now knowing what I can do with them I will be motivated to figure out each triad and closer to remembering each. Thanks for this lesson.

[@jaytee_13]

Another great lesson Jack. Thank you.

[@Pook1914]

For years I have been telling my students that there is no big mystery in playing a great melodic solo; just play the notes in the chords. I appreciate this video very much. Also, your tone, playing , and teaching demeanor are perfect. Thanks Jack.

[@iantaylor827]

Just signed up. Can't think of a better guy to learn electric guitar from. Learned a lot from you over the last year or so Jack. Thanks

[@keiththompson5193]

Thank you, Jack! This will really help me.

[@karmadave]

Great lesson Jack. You and Guthrie are such a great source of information. There's a lot to unpack here, but the concept is very straightforward. I just need to spend lots of time working through the cords, triads, and connecting the cord tones. This is why I subscribe to your Patreon page 😃

[@JackRuch]

Awesome, thank you!

[@MatthewJBell]

Missed this one when you first posted, but what a great explanation. Love this approach.

[@tommyraper3895]

Jack, you described exactly how I learned guitar and got stuck, you, GT, Jeff McErlain, Brett, and Little Tommy are getting me straightened out!

[@jackmadmax5484]

Jack, I couldn’t agree more with the comments already made about your amazing teaching skills. I have been playing over 50 years, mostly jazz now, but I never enjoyed lessons more than the ones you have posted to KZbin… like this one. Your explanations are articulate, deliberate and slow, and very clear. I have picked several gems about improvisation soloing from you. Please continue to do this and I…as well as others I am sure… will be happy to support your work via your paid services. I’m signing up today! Thanks again. Best wishes.

[@ghalston5641]

Really nice lesson. Thanks. Will def. check out your triad lesson.

[@kirklorne6085]

Thanks for the great lesson. I am looking forward to diving into your Triads course.

[@JackRuch]

Awesome, thank you!

[@Ayronski]

Thanks, Jack!

[@mojodojo5533]

Got the course with Brett Papa. Just totally next level. Really good!

[@billblock955]

Thank you for making this video. It is really useful. I am interested in the course you mentioned.

[@lawrencedeans1433]

Thank you Jack for the insight to your course. This is the course to buy if you want to play music 🎶

[@joshthomason8170]

I have played for several years and it sounds like I learned as you did. It was pretty pain staking with lots of head pounding road blocks with to many approaches. I wish this simplistic version of applying triads. Dig it! Thnks for sharing and wishing you The best my man!

[@boyimbornal]

Thanks jack! I've been playing guitar for than 20 yrs but finding out about your lessons is the best thing that could've happened to me. Those daunting terminologies and theories that I didn't think I could understand, is now very clearly goes to my head and my heart and in to my playing. Thank you for making your lessons clear, simple and understable for a simpleton like me.

[@jazzmutant5829]

Hi Jake. Thanks 4 this great lesson. Sometimes its better 2 focus on the basics. It helps 2 get out of the rough of scales and modes. Thanks 4 taking me there.

[@arifq123]

Very nice, and thank you for that cool chord progression to practice to.

[@garysandifer9169]

I liked this lesson because it shared a unique approach and was well articulated. It didn't waste time and frustrate me with needless clarification. It was easily understandable and well presented. Thank you!

[@TheFeelButton]

If you ask 10 people how you should learn guitar you'll get 20+ answers. I find your lessons are always clear and easy to follow! Cheers Jack!!

[@nathanielthompsonthompson7038]

You , the, Man ,jack.

[@papaw2937]

Thank you Jack

[@jonnyrugg]

This is really insightful! I was lucky enough to start my guitar journey having played piano for 12 years previously and I think having the musical intuition from that was so helpful to avoid these common pitfalls. People love to hate on music theory but understanding WHY you do things is so important.

[@Thatgothguitarist]

I have been self taught for a few years, in the last months I have been really digging deep into the why of guitar. Spending all night watching videos and the next day putting everything into practice. You have helped me put so much into context In my head and connected so many points. I can almost see a map right on your fretboard!! Love it man!! LOVE THESE VIDEOS!!

[@devasiamunjely]

The whole melody is inside the notes of the chords, beautifully explained most learner's are lost in playing lead because of lack of this fundamental knowledge for many years I too was lost because in those days there were no guitarists whom to consult and we were just rythm players. This video is the best explanation of how to play melody for those who can't read notations.

[@Guitargate]

Your video quality and your on screen tone / pace are just getting better and better my friend! Perfect chord tone lesson, perfect delivery! Love it.

[@JackRuch]

Thank you brother! I appreciate it so much

[@paulrhodesquinn]

Agreed! He’s an excellent teacher.

[@5StringRob]

Wow. Amazing lesson! Thank you sir.

[@dananthony6258]

Out of all the guitar channeled I’m subbed to he has the best tone . It’s freaking perfect mix gain and still sounds warm and clean. I love the 335 the most but that tele is amazing.

[@Kahenui]

Best “landing on the “right” note” explanation ever. Thanks for this!

[@gbaked]

Thanks, Jack. Diggin this!

[@johnl.6930]

Brilliant!!! Thanks Jack!✌️❤️

[@detrenullermnd9973]

Great stuff😊

[@MusicMotivator]

Great lesson Jack and In My Life is such a great choice!! I did it fingerstyle chord melody for my Mom's service.

[@loveguitars]

Hey Jack, Superb Lesson!!🔥🙏

[@JackRuch]

Hey, thanks!!

[@dannyoberthier3053]

thanks, great lesson

[@amitabhaelliott]

Bought your course. Triads are the answer. Thank you.

[@zazoomatt]

Got The Course ! FAN Looking Forward . .

[@dav1dandrew]

Great lesson. Thank you!

[@JammingFellow]

You are the best teacher. You helped me a lot. Thank you.😊😊

[@hitesh_blues2353]

Thank you, Jack 😊 I'm so glad you are sharing this precious applied knowledge on KZbin. Greetings from India!!

[@JackRuch]

Glad you enjoy it! Thanks

[@KrenarCilkuGuitar]

Dear Jack, I think you are one of the tastiest players on KZbin, for sure! Thank you for sharing your mastery with us!

[@LeftAloneTrusk]

Great info. Thank you very much.

[@dicaradu1275]

This is an really valuable lesson that I learned today from you sir,thank you so much

[@larrypower8659]

My father was a high school teacher for 30 years and he encouraged me to consider teaching guitar about 40 years ago. My first crack at it didn’t go well. I gave it up. He said, “I hope you’ll try teaching again, when you’re ready to take it seriously.” He knew I was a good player with a good grasp of music, in general. Fast forward to 2002: A guitar teacher I knew asked me if I was interested in subbing for him while he was on vacation. I agreed, and I guess I was finally ready. This is my 21st year teaching guitar and the one thing my father said that made so much sense was, “You could do a lot worse than teaching. You’ll always learn something.” He was absolutely right. I’ve become a better player and learned so much from exchanges with students and my own curiosity that it’s hard to quantify. I’m sure Jack Ruch will agree. “You’ll always learn something.” Indeed. Thanks, dad.

[@kevinshotter953]

Absolutely excellent

[@stevenrussi5973]

such a melodic player!

[@groundleaf865]

Fantastic lesson! less is more, right choice of notes and chords.

[@AmooTV]

You are best guitar teacher ever i love your works thanks alot brother ♥️♥️