This is Why You Suck at Guitar, Lesson 16: You Don't Know What Chords Go in Every Key!

[@marcelriemer3696]

Stepdads hate him: Learn Uncle Ben's trick for figuring out what chords go in what key

[@wyzapple]

Wait...did he say, "meow"?

[@ezassegai4793]

Aye Yuh Aye Yuh hahahahaha

[@thomasmalatesta7331]

I've been playing guitar since 1974. This is the most important guitar lesson that is on You Tube. Everything on a guitar is easier if you play in patterns. EVERYTHING .

[@Emapten]

Im confused any other material examples you could recommend?

[@rishz7857]

Seems if you can't remember how many steps up or down the neck to go for each individual note, you're screwed.

[@thomasmalatesta7331]

You are being a troll.

[@chrisgoodrum9719]

Holy shit balls uncle Ben you just showed me in 25 minutes everything i didn't know that my guitar teacher could of showed me years ago that would have helped back then to be a better guitarist your my new teacher from now on you kick ass!! Uncle Ben..

[@green1201]

"Chords that grew up and got jobs." That gave me a major belly laugh that brightened my quarantine. You are my new favorite guitar teacher.

[@AngloCelt88]

This guy is hands down the greatest guitar teacher I've ever seen in my life, wish I could have met you when I was 8-9, but 33 is better than never I guess.

[@BenEller]

Cheers, man, thank you very much!

[@AngloCelt88]

@@BenEller thank you! Sláinte

[@Douglas_I]

I agree! I learn so much whenever I watch his videos!

[@Peck_Bull]

Omg, mate... same here and I'm 42... 😬

[@roba7737]

I was thinking the same thing. You do a great job!

[@INTOTHEFOLD]

I have literally watched like 40 videos trying to understand this and failed miserably. But the way you just explained it makes so much sense! If you can't explain it simply, then you don't understand it. These words do very little to convey to you how grateful I am. Thanks so much!

[@StephenRawding]

"Real grown ups like to play Chords with names that sound like Vitamins, like B11 or A7". LOL that was hilarious!! Great lesson as always Uncle Ben!!

[@JoeServo]

I wait for minor chords to reach legal status before I consider playing them.

[@GiordanDrago]

Just don't get your balls stuck into the acoustic hole of the guitar!

[@virnalinebrida-sunga7748]

just be wary about touching the g string

[@guitarreilly]

I love spending a lot of time in A minor

[@kscotthoy]

Too bad more Catholic priests don't feel the same way.

[@StefanoPapaleo-TS]

Give this guy a huge freaking medal!;)

[@leonardhill4440]

I’ve been playing guitar for over 30 years and I watch Ben to make the songs I play better…..and right. He’s the man hands down.

[@simonize251]

I wish KZbin existed when I was 13!

[@Дмитрий-с4ф1у]

...and pornhub

[@eatmungbeans]

me too

[@texasfossilguy]

Same

[@Countachockula]

me too. I had 30 minutes in a small room (see closet) in the basement of a music store with a teacher that smoked the whole time. I think I got addicted to nicotine by taking guitar lessons. lol

[@justanotherfishinbikinibot6060]

this makes me feel lucky being 14

[@usbzoso]

Probably the best "how to learn guitar" video on youtube! thanks for posting it!! LOVE IT!!!

[@godmode3359]

+Anton Yelchin death +1000 This made it all so clear. After sitting through hours of "tutorials" this one actually explains it in an understandable way. Kudos to Ben. Solid work sir.

[@koontzman123]

usbzoso F#ya!

[@edwardblocker7021]

@@godmode3359 Maybe you should try retaking 3rd grade, again. A mind is, still, a terrible thing to waste!

[@skutty5773]

waste of time . just get a circle of 5ths

[@epilpcuspro499]

@@edwardblocker7021 ?

[@tomasgrikenis8186]

This thing is why we subscribed to the channel Uncle B

[@shanemiller2046]

Tomas Grikenis I concur. Uncle Ben always has new material to broaden my repertoire.

[@JeffKastner]

I'm going to piggy-back on your comment since your first.. in hope this helps someone else. :) Fantastic lesson. I just wanted to make sure anyone new to this concept might look at this a little differently. I've always just placed my index finger on the root note of the low E string and gone up a whole step 2 times, first with my middle and then pinkie finger. Then.. do the same with the A string. Those 6 notes are the 6 chords you can play (I won't touch on the 7th since the video does a great job and anyone learning this won't be soloing in Locrian anytime soon). In this way you don't have to go backwards to find the minor keys you can play. You look straight down and see all the chords you can play without shifting your fingers or eyes... and you more easily learn the chords you can play as 1 through 6 (when you shift backwards, I feel like you lose that numbering and it can be a great benefit for modal soloing). So.. If a song is in G major. I put my first finger on the G note (3 fret, low E string), next finger on the 5th fret (A note), pinkie on the 7th (B note). Drop down a string (A) but don't move anywhere. Index on C, middle finger D, pinkie E. The pinkie finger on this string will always be your relative minor... or you can work backwards if the song is in a minor key.. and your index finger is now the 1 (major) chord. Your 1,4,5 progression is right there for the major chords (just like any blues song you've ever played) and your 2,3,6 minor chords are easy to see without moving your hand. The video here is superb at illustrating all of this in a different way. I just thought it's helpful to realize you can find the same notes/chords without moving your hand. If your goal is to start soloing in modes, you'll like this because it reinforces the number of each chord. Slide up to the third note.. bam.. start your Phrygian run. Jump to the 5 and knock out some Mixolydian. You're right there without giving it any extra thought. You get the idea. :)

[@TerryMasri]

Jeff Kastner Another brilliant idea! Thanks!

[@jeromepeters9842]

I sincerely feel educated.

[@Barnabus007]

Very cool honest comment man

[@skutty5773]

waste of time . just get a circle of 5ths

[@baronvonsatan]

@@skutty5773 and do what with it?

[@noahsmith9025]

Same

[@skutty5773]

@@baronvonsatan The CO5th shows you all the keys and the chords that go in them .so your asking me what to do with the knowledge of the chords in a key ??? Play something !!!

[@MattyBombatsa]

Best guitar teacher on KZbin. I love how you make everything super easy to understand while being very entertaining. Even though I've been playing for years I come here and still learn new things in ways that nobody else teaches! Keep it up!!

[@PeterMcClard]

Dim in minor key can also be 1/2 step down from root since they repeat every 3 frets, no? So 2 frets up = 1 fret down. Makes the rules simpler. Or major can also be two frets up.

[@ElDuderino502]

This is a much simpler way to look at it. Being a music geek, I've always looked at it as, in a major key, 1, 4 and 5 are major. 2, 3 and 6 are minor, and 7 is diminished. As for minor, 1, 4 and 5 are minor. 3, 6 and 7 are major, and 2 is diminished. More complicated than it needs to be. This is why uncle Ben is a great teacher.

[@Lord_Swoledemort]

ElDuderino502 That's how I thought of it. I used the same fretboard patterns too. Slightly different though processes but the same conclusion. Good if you need to work out a 2-5-1 etc.

[@Chris-cf2kp]

Thinking of it in numbers is necessary when you're composing on paper.. especially if you know how they (typically) connect, though.. Ha the go to answer; learn both

[@seanobrien7568]

Fuck you

[@patrickhlavinka6364]

If you really wanna get in depth 2 3 6 is literally 1 4 5. you just have a major and a minor 1 4 5 in the same scale and youre tritone is always a half step below for better cadence. Hence why harmonic minor exists. Dominant chords always function better as a 5 chord. You're probably never gonna play G7 in A minor. You would play E7 because E is the five and the fifth chord has dominant function. The science behind it is a semitone from the root is a better natural cadence than a whole tone. When you look at a dominant chord the 3rd is a semitone away from the root. Better cadence. Change a G to G7 and go to D now you created a chromatic line. It's really all simpole when it finally dawns on you.

[@dread3888]

finally someone makes a music theory video that i fully understand all the way through. ben is essentially jesus.

[@BrotherofWord]

little "j" jesus, but still impressive nonetheless

[@revsharp777]

Been playing guitar for 33 years now & considered myself an advanced player. With that said, this lesson is simply awesome! I've never heard of this method before and my mind was blown. I can't wait to implement this new mindset into my playing. Always remember that no matter how good you are, there's always a lesson to be learned. Thanks Ben!

[@Jubireba]

Same here, I always seen that but never did this association. So simple and helpful.

[@slowpoke7888]

Amen. Me too.

[@infowazz]

ive playing for over 20 years but not that much. little practice. i wrecked a nice Squire strat recently that i had after giving my Yamaha (first and only guitar) to my friend's daughter. after a couple years i finally bought a nice MIM strat and mini Roland amp. time to actually learn and practice!!!!!

[@Solo_Co-Op_Gamer]

Mind Blown!!

[@jeanphilippelandry8295]

I play since 95. This is like i understand everything now.🤣

[@paulroberts1150]

Awesome lesson, simple and useful, can't believe I didn't know this method. Nice one Ben.

[@megabubba]

I've learned a decent amount of theory over the years, but much of it I don't know by rote. And, my mental map is still the piano keyboard even though I primarily play geetar. Seeing these sorts of applications using the fretboard is extremely helpful. It's another way to think about it that helps turn on the lightbulbs in the old brain. However, the real gem for me in this one was the substitution of the Dom7 for the m7! I didn't know you could do that! As soon as I played it, I realized I'd heard it all my life. Thanks again, Uncle Ben, for another educational and highly entertaining lesson. You're a hell of a teacher.

[@jep1267]

"Adults want to play chords that sound like vitamins" ROFLA

[@kahwigulum]

A min is the relative minor of C Maj. Keeners would have noticed that the chords in the key of C Maj are the same chords in the key of A min. A min just starts on A instead of C. You can also just take the sixth of a major key (A in the case of C) and blammo, Bob's your uncle! Edit: For extra melodic interest, try inverting chords (say, make the third the bass note instead of the root) or using suspensions (say, sub out the third for the fourth) and holy crap, now you're jazzing it up with gasoline. Or if you want to sound like the dudes in Opeth or Mastodon, try harmonizing by using contrary motion or retrograde inversions to really sound like you know what you're doing. I mean, it worked for Bach!

[@phutureproof]

In the key of C you also secretly learn C ionion (Major) D Dorian E Lydian F Phrygian? G Mixolydian A Aolian (Natural Minor) B Locrian I probably butchered the spellings, but you are learning the modes without knowing it!

[@psychoticunicorns7616]

phutureproof You pretty much got it, but it would actually be E phrygian and F lydian

[@Jaylamah529]

Goated comment

[@jamesbaldwin2155]

Incredible! I have seen 4 of your videos and have learned more useful information from them then I learned from all the other lessons I had in my 50+ years of playing. That includes spending 3 weeks at a guitar camp i. the early 90’s! Thank you for helping us sucky guitar players!!!

[@davidbartos214]

Have felt overwhelmed at the prospect of songwriting for some time. Now I have a serious shot in the arm to actually try it. Juicy stuff that I will put into practice right away. Thanks so much!!!

[@rajsundram5672]

The existence of FFVII references throughout your videos are what made me decide to appoint you to guitar sensei. Hopefully you've already played the remake and are learning some songs from it! Thanks for all the help, this video taught me a ton!

[@GuitarLessonsBobbyCrispy]

This video was 'recommended' to me. Oh crap that's not good, lol.

[@brianevans2672]

There's many many more reasons in addition to this why I suck at guitar.

[@neilmartin99]

Yeah, "natural talent." I suffer from the same thing. You either have it or you don't. Doesn't mean you can't improve with practice and repetition. I mean, I could practice hockey night and day for the next 5 years and I am 100% sure I will never be an NHL hockey player.

[@ultrakool]

you suck at grammar, also

[@fred8453]

im a drummer, but after seeing this, i know how to play guitar better than the drum. #holyshit.

[@dankymemerson237]

The secret to being great at guitar is buy mp3s. You will wow and awe everyone with your insane musical ability to change songs and styles.

[@xxheathenxx6402]

FreD Hahahahaha have you ever seen MetallicA in concert? You can see Lars body still trembling and he's covered in sweat. Idk how my best bro can play all that MetallicA for that many song. It's all old stuff I play too. Fast as fyuck

[@davedecker1725]

michael lemay Maybe it's all the hot stage lighting and playing for 25,000 people. Then again maybe Lars sucks and your bro should be metallica's drummer.

[@xxheathenxx6402]

Dave Decker You have zero musical knowledge at all. Maybe you should stop before you get embarrassed

[@davedecker1725]

michael lemay Maybe if you worked on your spelling (fyuck? really?) and your fyucked up syntax. I might understand WTFyuck you are talking about!!!

[@lonnystarr]

thanks, ben; that video does, indirectly, illustrate why i suck on guitar after many years. but it also proves your talent and natural ability to impart your wisdom. thanks!

[@samanthamccallum13]

I knew all this shit for piano but never knew it until NOW for guitar!! Uncle Ben, you rock and are a wonderful teacher. Thank you 😊

[@assassin1872]

1:30 I caught that "meow" Uncle B

[@scarab944]

Another at 19:58

[@muddymuddymuddmann]

Thumbs up bro. They didn't give me enough thumbs to award you with. I mean this video has given me more useful info than any other by far. MANY THANKS. MUDDy

[@skutty5773]

waste of time . just get a circle of 5ths

[@MangoOverload91]

Uncle Ben reveals the secrets of the universe

[@nonperson9825]

Joe Oliver uncle ben did bad stuff to me

[@jamesvacilias6693]

I don't usually give a like or subscribe to anyone these days, but you've definitely earned both. If not for the lesson itself but your humor is great as well! Good stuff mate. Look forward to watching more.

[@rahilaqureshi5861]

I wish someone could have told Mr these tips 20 years before. What an eye opener. Wonderful lesson. May God bless you more.

[@jamieofalltrades536]

You sir are a bad ass guitar genius! Why in the hell hasn't anyone else offered up such a common sense lesson ...very valuable info right here.

[@autocrow]

Although your step father is a bit abusive, he's a guitar genius by showing you this awesome trick! Haha. Seriously thanks for updating the video. The first one was great, this one is even better.

[@AndyF958]

bless me uncle Ben

[@paulc2317]

I'm an old guitarrist and never learned this stuff back in the day, we were just making noise in the garage with my mates 😂 You are an excellent teacher Mr 👏

[@shanebankston3816]

I have never heard it explained more clearly. Thank you for your effort.

[@destinyreturns4885]

That sound you just heard was the light turning on in my head.. Really enjoy your lessons and your humor Ben.

[@bestboy897]

uncle ben back at it again with those nasty lessons

[@jacobprice2879]

Thank you for this magic sorcery guitar trick, I love you....

[@endincite4149]

This is brilliant simple. 25 years playing and finding the right chords in a given key has remained trial and error because I was late to the party learning theory. This, however, this I can use. I was already using the 1½ step shift to determine major/minor, and now I can expand on that. Thanks so much Ben.

[@edwardblocker7021]

It's called transposition; look it up and then try playing kazoo. That requires no brains or talent. Sounds perfect for you!

[@unklstepbilly]

Mind blown. You're getting through and I'm starting to understand.

[@thehansongoons8975]

The gold chocobo helps you get the Knights of The Round materia. That materia makes Ruby Weapon easier than your stepdad on Spring Break at Daytona Beach in '96

[@gilliss6]

"You might end up accidentally playing some shit ass '3 Doors Down' song." So true. Hahaha. More importantly, super helpful lesson. Good stuff, Uncle Ben. And

[@platficker]

As Rickie Lee Jones said: "You can't break the rules until you know how to play the game."

[@ChessCat1500]

When I was a kid, I didn't know how to play chess... But I won every time in 1 fuckin move...

[@edwardblocker7021]

What? Usually, people who brake the rules have very little regard for how the game is played!

[@edwardblocker7021]

@@ChessCat1500 FYI... there is no "one" initial move in the game of chess that has ever been written by any grandmaster in any published chess book because, simply stated... one does not exist in the game of chess nor has there ever been one in any recorded game played in history. "UBER BULLSHIT!!!"

[@halasimov1362]

70% of the time that makes since every time

[@antithug7942]

@@edwardblocker7021 I think he's talking about just flipping the board over and ending the game that way. JMO.

[@BP-xm7ff]

The 7 chords in the key of A segment taught me why Time by Pink Floyd is played the way it is. I never knew there were guidelines for where 7 chords go. I suck at guitar less now, thanks Ben

[@bertramhillmann5148]

Best guitar teacher out there! where were you when I was 15? Watching your Videos gave me a boost that 10 years of practicing couldt give me. Thx a lot!

[@pilate2012]

I like when you call me Virginia like my step dad always does Especially after 2 Piña colada’s

[@JamesPery]

Vitamin A#7b5 has finally been made chewable!!!!

[@ezassegai4793]

Jason McCoy very nice one!

[@jamesgarcia7034]

UE Atlanticore ..it was obviously so good, that KZbin posted it, in place of what I wrote...what do you think of that??

[@nikolasmiljkovic5847]

I love how this series is called "This is why you suck at guitar" but Ben and everyone here is so friendly that I am literally surprised.

[@fred8453]

you're not the only one, ive got click baited by that title too interesting, but then my mind blows.

[@eddiepunch]

"This is Why You Suck at Guitar" is so fucking arrogant. The self appointed "I am the way, the truth and the life" guitar Jesus has a serious attitude problem

[@nikolasmiljkovic5847]

Now go ahead, watch the video and learn something new.

[@eddiepunch]

"watch the video and learn something new." "learn something new" - Such arrogance from someone own doesn't even know me

[@mobsiesixsixsix9785]

Seems eddie doesn't care much for being friendly and would rather die of cardiac problems later in life.

[@leocrossfield]

I can only add to what others have said here. This is incredible. Been playing guitar since 1964 and teaching since 1969. I know my theory and have passed exams in theory. I had connected the three major chord relationships but had never connected the relationships of the three minor chords to the three major chords' pattern on the fretboard and definitely haven't for the minor keys at all. This video has blown my mind. This is incredible knowledge and insight. So now it is easy to work out chordal scales for all twelve major keys and all twelve minor keys. That is twenty four scales - wow mind blowing and so simple. Thank you Ben.

[@edwardblocker7021]

What have you been doing since 1964? My seven year old daughter has forgotten more than this guy professes to know about!

[@ZekeMan62]

Thanks bro. I've been wondering why I suck at guitar, searching high and low, but never finding the answer. Now the scales have been removed from my eyes, literally. It was chords all along. Damn, it seems so obvious now.

[@evilp0ptart48]

awesome lesson dude

[@grandpasmuse]

Thanks for making sense. 🤩 Light bulb moment 4 shore.

[@robertmccall219]

My method is practice a lot and explore all over the fretboard. Also make up your own chords and scales as long as they sound organized it will sound like music. It aint rocket science..its rock n roll!!

[@TheOriginalCoda]

I bet you use an 'Equalizer' :D

[@uphillbill]

Great lesson. There aren't many if any other video's explaining this that I know of. Thanks for taking the time Ben.

[@sollyharr]

I already knew it but that was well explained and essential for guitar players moving forward ....good shit Ben !!

[@jamesruch4355]

You mean to tell me that I memorized all this shit and I could have just used two simple patterns. 😂😂😂 FML

[@AB-80X]

It's all patterns and simple math.

[@bmwf1joel]

Wow I’m better at guitar in less than a half hour...thanks!

[@fredmanteghian5913]

You’re a half hour better

[@nachostv4217]

@@fredmanteghian5913 It would've been a lot of thinking, so he probably saved himself a lot more time.

[@MrRevald]

I never took the time to learn what chords in what key because I'm too lazy and can't be bothered. But my laziness just can't keep up what what you just told me right there. Just to damn simple. Thank you uncle Ben. You're my favourite uncle.

[@kennywally]

I like the humor in between. This is great for those who don't know theory!

[@MrWierdwildstuff]

Thanks dude, this completely makes sense. Much easier to grasp than other shit online.

[@EdaliaDayCreative]

Why have I only just found this out - this makes so much sense and has saved me so much time. Now if only I could invent a time machine and travel back to tell my old self this.

[@steveb9325]

Edalia, I love you! That was priceless! Me too!

[@edwardblocker7021]

Why not try buying a guitar study book for novices, first, instead of wasting your valuable time listening to an unqualified, unlicensed "hack" like I'll Ben, here.

[@edwardblocker7021]

@fushapanther Look no farther then the mentally challenged, they are trying to teach!

[@edwardblocker7021]

@fushapanther Simple! I dislike people who try to give the impression that they know more than they actually do or are willing to admit.

[@BrotherofWord]

@@edwardblocker7021 Does that include Sir Edward Blocker, sounds like he's trying be the know it all. PS: If everyone else here is leaving positive comments and you are negative maybe the problem is not with him (I think you just don't like his channel name)

[@steveh1273]

thanks Uncle Ben, you really do care about your step siblings.

[@zerosoul4834]

uncle ben! actual blew my mind with this lesson get me writing songs in every key hahahah cheers pal

[@BenEller]

glad to hear that!!!

[@jacobsteele2929]

Awesome! Thanks man, I have needed this for so long. You rock!

[@scottybee33]

GOD BLESS YOU, Mr. Eller ! This helps to visualize stuff when I can't play.

[@Niloy63]

Great explanation man! This is probably the simplest way anyone could possibly remember it without overheating the brain. lol I now need to learn a few different variations of each major and minor chord.

[@leonardsmith2170]

Wow, this is a mind-blowing lesson. I've learned more watching this lesson than in the last six months. SUBSCRIBE

[@sanfordbath4326]

YOU JUST BLEW MY EFFING MIND!!! I can't believe this has not been shown in any of the 100s of guitar lesson videos I've watched over the years. Great job! Also, now I understand how to find the relative minor keys. AWESOME! Thanks so much for posting this.

[@bobravenscraft5376]

He's cool dude bro

[@edwardblocker7021]

Next time, why not try buying a reputable, music education book.

[@bannerbaggins]

Sweet!! Most useful Theory video on the net.

[@paulosei3606]

wow!!! buddy this is one of the simplest but potent lesson Ive come across..kudos

[@p_j_keenan]

"they all grew up and took jobs" .... this is why I'm subscribed to this channel. Keep it goin' Uncle Ben. Big fan.

[@sagieliyahu1967]

major 1-4-5 minor 2-3 -6 diminished 7 that is all

[@sagieliyahu1967]

@@gettyshiloh Simple

[@islatalviharju3709]

i dont quite understand

[@dance_pattern]

When it comes to the shape he does, what order are the notes in? From low E string (2 notes on it) and A string (4 notes on it) - not counting diminished. As if someone said “play 2-6-4 in A minor”

[@AlexVinchenzo]

Diminished is also 2nd in minor

[@halasimov1362]

AlexVinchenzo Number system considers 1 the major root. 6 would be the Aeolian or what you might call the "relative minor" so still leaves 7 as Locrian/Diminished.

[@gafuraskarov2814]

Three majors and three minors that work in the KFC? Do you know my ex-classmates?

[@mikester99]

I just found your channel man,. One of my biggest weaknesses as a Musician has always been figuring out the chord progressions on the fly , on guitar, keyboards, whatever ... Hehehe That's cause I'm a singer and normally didn't have to worry about this shit, :D ... I'm pretty sure this'll help me a lot, once I'm sober, because I'm pretty drunk right now, so I wont remember shit tomorrow.. but awesome stuff man,, keep up the good work , rock on \m/ ...

[@upyours5460]

Dude!!! Thanks, uncle been. You're the best

[@DareToShine]

A great basic video every songwriter should watch. Thank you sir

[@_Dive_Bomb_]

1:32 Meow.

[@AtomicUzius]

Do tabs for smoke on the water

[@originaldave8216]

Alice Winter O tell him play freebird too, DO IT ALICE WINTER OR ILL SWALLOW YOUR SOUL FOR ROCK AND ROLL AT THE CROSSROADS

[@bmwf1joel]

Learn it by ear

[@Baerno]

Careful or he'll start a channel for "Why you suck at Smoke on the Water"!

[@kumasan812]

This was no minor task, getting this major information into our aging diminished minds, well done Uncle Ben!

[@wyattsidwell6115]

This is a total game changer, thanks!

[@mativhs]

Great explanation. I feel like that deepened my understanding of the instrument. Thanks mate!

[@Gongasoso]

Also, for the love of fucking Hendrix, learn your modes! "Huh, why? What do they do?" 1. They keep you from widdly-diddling up and down Minor Pentatonic Avenue all day long going nowhere, and make you play those resolving half-steps that make melodies sound like the sound grown-up do. Grown-ups in records that live in mansions. And not with their mom. 2. Because now you get three minor scales and two extra major scales! Just for you, free of charge! 3. Because it's a way of weeding out solo-enthusiast chicks with too much VD. (Don't over-do it, tho. If you starting doing chromatic runs and going about playing Hungarian Minor or Blues Dorian the alternative crowd starts to flock, and that is a russian roulette of VD.)

[@mikew2256]

+Gongasoso ".. make melodies sound like the sound grown-ups do. Grown-ups in records that live in mansions. And not with their mom." Best comment ever No idea what modes do or how my addled brain could possibly learn them, but what's VD?. A long time ago at school they told me it was Venereal Disease. I'm guessing they were wrong, or at least non-inclusive, as usual.

[@jimparaster8236]

Mike W Yep. My favorite way to get new members of hell.

[@skoockum]

Nice iambic pentameter that Gongasoso

[@Pedro72740]

lmfao

[@Rawwb]

@gongasos can u recommend a video or lesson where we learn these modes?

[@michaelcraig9449]

That is easier for guitarists to understand and apply, when theory is explained and immediately shown how to be used like this example.. Most schools and colleges dont do this. This is the way to teach this stuff.

[@kyo45]

This video is fucking fantastic! I have had teachers, watched videos etc, but never had this explained in such an easy to understand and digestible way. Great work man, thank you!!!!

[@shorelineshrine9666]

This is very simple yet I wasnt think about it which was hurting my playing. Instant improvment

[@PeterMasalski93]

I have been following alot of Guitar Teachers online, and Ben Eller is by far my favorite when it comes to theory.. He doesn't use any of that fancy musical jargon… and makes concepts simple stupid.. all hail uncle ben....

[@mcbanks16]

Dude. Hell yes

[@micksmastercosmo]

This has to be at least 2 semesters of classes at MI in 25 minutes! great lesson - my new favorite YT Geetar teacher

[@justinmay7236]

I learned it using 3 notes per scale. Like on the e string play 3,5,7 frets then go to the a string and play exact same thing. Both ways are helpful. Really helps with coming up with songs. If you think notes 1-6 the 1,4,5 are major and 2,3,6 are minor.

[@Abeuss]

Thanks! Can’t wait to play with this new knowledge.

[@IamPixler]

This is awesome, thank you!

[@michaelcook7389]

I started watching this because of the title, lol.

[@AB-80X]

There's a much simpler reason why people suck at guitar. They don't put in the work. Fact is that you need to play at least 6-8 hours per day to be any good at it.

[@GrandeGio95]

One of the best trick ever !

[@akalobo]

Awesome job... explained in such a easy to follow manner!

[@ngophuthanh]

Wow, it's great trick. Thank you, Ben.