Wrong way VS Right way to play scales

Playing scales the normal way is wrong after a certain point. Yes it's true. Thankfully I'll teach you how to practice them in different ways because I am amazing. You can always count on Brandon for all of your guitar troubles.
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[@MasterJack2]

When he called me a lazy piece a shit I was pissed off! But I am not even mad since it's true.

[@improvingguitarist1595]

Yeß

[@stexjy1302]

XD

[@smolpp5316]

Isn't pissed off and being mad the same thing? How can you be one but not the other? Feel like I'm gonna get r/wooshed

[@stexjy1302]

@@smolpp5316 lol

[@Mars-pc8zl]

@@smolpp5316 he has a merch line that says "I'm fookin PISSED. But I'm not even mad"

[@jan7751-o4w]

This has really motivated me to practice scales. I'm so motivated that I'll watch a few other videos about scales, get bored, play some skyrim, finally pick up the guitar, play half a scale, get distracted, start playing some songs I already know and lie to myself that tomorrow I'll practice scales.

[@Mudamaza]

bruh

[@M.Studios.]

Haha isn't that all of us

[@riswandakafa9750]

I stopped at skyrim part

[@NormadYT]

Fuck man that’s my daily guitar routine oof

[@munichray]

Get out of my head

[@ranaoblivious2122]

A wise man once said, "Just because we have been doing it for years, doesn't mean we were dong it correctly"

[@galenmarek8287]

Or “just because you’ve done it for years doesn’t make it right. Bad habits are hard to break.”

[@sammyguy9910]

what really impresses me is not that you know this stuff so well you can teach it with ease, but how smooth you are when playing, you mentally know, and your muscles know exactly, when exactly and how exactly to play almost everything on the guitar. And when you learn something, you can apply that muscle memory to that as well. that's freaking incredible.

[@improvingguitarist1595]

Ye§

[@marcolenzi5939]

wow he actually praCTICES unlike all you

[@sammyguy9910]

@@marcolenzi5939 thank you

[@carolinepeters28]

*fooking

[@bolauren9399]

@@marcolenzi5939 lol guilty

[@Sophia-wn3ve]

One exercise at a time-in all keys 3:04- 4:04 1. improv scale-chord progression 4:28- 5:05 2. note-root-note 5:39- 6:35 3.intervals 7:15- 7:56 4.say notes out loud 9:26- 10:13 5.chords/triads 10:56- 11:09 6.root position sweeps 11:21- 11:30 13:56- 14:17 7. diatonic triads all over the fretboard 14:57- 15:18

[@kalaisai680]

Brendon don't blink when talking..that's why he is so good at the guitar..

[@CorbCorbin]

That’s how he decides when to do the jump cuts.

[@Tht1Dude]

Me who just doesn’t blink: *WHY AM I NOT GOOD!*

[@johndeuces6930]

I get the feeling he reads books and has a high iq

[@phlegm5596]

Now I can’t stop blinking

[@XJT0428]

News flash he's not thar great

[@willfitzgeraldd]

this man speaks in passive agressive, and i love it

[@nikcorthaut3439]

In all honesty, I don't feel it adds to the message.

[@raine1701]

There was nothing passive about it lol

[@gothjeezus]

For me, I think the most effective fun way to play scales is get a fretboard diagram showing all the notes of a scale on the fretboard, get a backing track in that scale and then noodle until I memorized all the note placements. And then I can instantly play in any 7 modes of that specific scale

[@NickATFGuitarMan]

I'm intrigued by this

[@Alkize06]

i do this too but thats basically just learning all the 7 modes

[@basdoesthis]

"the call is free but the program is super expensive" lol I love how straight up this dude is.

[@benkatof4240]

Forget the gimmickry - these are all really good, smart ways to practice scales. Impressive.

[@smolpp5316]

Hey man this is my first time watching your vids, I have been struggling trying to improve on the instrument and getting overwhelmed by scales but your sense of humour makes it fun to learn. subbed

[@BrandonDeon]

Smart move. Welcome to the show, Smol PP

[@navjotsingh7360]

​@@BrandonDeon when you say Smal PP. It becomes funny.

[@mmuhamadkhayoomsamsudinmmu1125]

Nice motivated👍👍💯 From Malaysia's support👍

[@amik4433]

0:58 did he just smile-

[@LuisMedina-kk4sd]

Once he put the tabs up.... i understood everything.

[@Itsjimmybud]

Your videos, while chaotic and funny, are among the most well rounded and thorough on KZbin. Thank you for including tabs, sheet music, and high quality video in your creation. Sky’s the limit for you brother

[@ItsTheAleeex]

I’ve been not subscribed for so long. Faithful as ever.

[@djsusan00]

I'm not offended by the original post, I seen the ad and was just intrigued. No need to call me a p00sy my dude 😅😉 def gonna try this out. Ive been stuck for 5 years

[@zdf14]

It was trippy getting an ad for you talking about this exact subject before the video actually started

[@JasonofBail]

Normally I would be one of those people that watches the video then never does anything about it but not this time! I've my guitar ready to go. These tips are so helpful. I can't wait to master the fretboad with Brandon's advice. I just hope I'll be able to get into the 52 Week Guitar Player program in December.

[@matthewresch2607]

Thank you for all of this. I was hitting the exact brick wall of progress, and now I have a bunch of new things to try. People overlook the importance of finger dexterity and simple practices that strengthen it. I started on bass so it’s one of my biggest hurdles. I didn’t even know it was possible to do all these different ways. And I really needed to venture from the “boring” scale positions cuz surfing the neck is another thing I need to work on. Thank you

[@grateful3300]

I have a crack in my iPhone screen and it sits on Brandon’s face like a tiny little mustache

[@synth6301]

Anybody else get Brandon's own ad while watching the video. lil 2 for 1 action

[@mahim85]

03:42 The E minus chord that Brendon played is the most beautiful E minus I have ever heard 😭

[@bretparkhill2415]

I laughed at E minus and 5nds:)

[@craigdewar6301]

My mentronome playing abilities have improved at a steady rate since i discovered your videos

[@MicahBynumAcoustic_Wizard]

Brandon, I love everything about your videos. Never change!

[@milesaway6748]

Top tier content indeed

[@marcodrawer]

man... i love learning while being called out by this guy, makes me cry twice as much during practices!

[@nine9whitepony526]

Omg you are amazing at what you do. And I can also see that you are definitely down to earth and serious about what you do (despite your quirky videos). These are amazing practice ideas. It would be cool if I knew you and could jam with you, regardless of the fact that you could play circles around me. I wish that you made more videos than you do these days.

[@janavanjo8216]

0:58 HE SMILED YAYYY

[@vonsai3]

Getting a brandon ad before a brandon video. Nice

[@stavrosk.2868]

Many of these exercises you'll find in classical music practice books, for any instrument, including guitar of course. This video pays hommage to all the teachers who came before but now introduces additional elements to fit modern day techniques AND improvisation. Great job.

[@jhonackerman9624]

You're a talented guy with a great sense of humor. You will do well with this. There's enough stuff in this video alone to keep me busy for quite awhile. Excellent work.

[@tfofurn]

Brandon: Say the names of the scale out aloud as you play it. Me: [cries in trumpet]

[@seal869]

Sad trombone on trumpet?

[@DolphinDreamEmulator]

@@seal869 trumbone

[@TheCaptainShow]

rock on youth, enjoying video and yes learning, thanks 🤠🎸🪕🎼🎵

[@ferialsouhail]

I love your way of teaching❤❤❤❤ so fun I wish I have a teacher like you. I would have learned guitar long time ago😢

[@jeffrey.a.hanson]

Actually one of the best videos on how to practice 3 nps scales musically. That first exercise alone is a gem. Been trying to get students to get the fck out of playing g up and down with no sense of musicality

[@rokstar1112]

This could be my new favorite channel. Great content and easy to watch. Well done young man!

[@Guitarristandgoats]

I played for 14 years and I just learnt this and Im not pissed I love you

[@beyondlimitsproductions1468]

This is a very excellent lesson in scale approach ....I will learn a lot from this, thanks for sharing ! You are very talented.

[@mckay91095]

Brandon, you're videos are so fantastic. They're Funny as well as Really Informative and Educational. ive learned a lot fom Round 6 in particular. Thank you!!!

[@scottosikowicz4093]

Strange feeling realizing the “pull ups” jingle almost certainly derived from playing a G scale with 3rds added.

[@07ArchAngel]

"No Monkey" is what used to call it back in the 90s. My instructor had a soundboard setup with "Wrong! Do it again" soundbite from Another Brick II. It was loud and he would blast it whenever I screwed the pooch. You remind me of him as he also called me a lazy piece of shit. I like it being berated, it motivates me. Thanks Brandon!

[@joshuabarkermccaddon7067]

Well, I did everything exactly like you said and it didn't work instantly so I guess they were right about you. Nevermind, I got it.

[@thomasbitler8798]

Thank you for this top tier content

[@stephenparry6811]

as always its your humility that makes me like & subscribe for the no nonsense teacher student dynamic

[@livergen]

You know Brandon, it's refreshing to hear someone being brutally honest (( and hilariously funny at the same time )) , there is an old saying that says (( life is tough - it's tougher if you're stupid )), you could probably also say (( practice makes perfect )) -- I think I've heard that somewhere... Thank you brother Brandon,, You're killing it Man, and I think most of us are loving it. Once again, it's refreshing to hear the un-glazed truth in how success is obtained. Keep safe and never take prisoners, they hold you down and eventually will turn on you.

[@RaoulDuke-k9q]

*arms crossed “Don’t subscribe to my channel!” That got me. Almost spit out my food

[@mininicksmith716]

Literally subscribed as you told me not to. Well done, reverse psychology worked..... You win

[@yurusemasen]

Came across this video randomly via KZbin's recommendations. I saw X ring and realized you were a fellow bluenoser so I subscribed. Great content, Might take you up on some lessons!

[@justincase7524]

I love the humorous way he keeps telling you to subscribe. I LOL’d at least 5 times about half way through at his dry humor in general.

[@justinmcfarland9612]

Literally the best teacher on KZbin.

[@saulunger7844]

Every time i watch his videos im like damn he's fookin good!!!

[@jeanclaudepineda3321]

I love that you use the key G for examples. Much easier for those quitting cigarettes

[@scubasteve2189]

4:25 “Between every note, play the root” Immediately plays a Vampire Weekend song. 😂

[@juliovasquez-looney]

What an excellent class!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@zeekmx1970]

I'm not offended at all Brandon, I had no idea that had not learned scales this way. I'm thrilled to learn all I can in case of surprise attack. The chords were hardest as my chording hand wrist is a bit sore from a weight incident. You've helped me see the light, It's time to shun being offended and then shun shunning.

[@flake8382]

Man I like you. You remind me a lot of me in my memetic humor. You're just waaaaay better at it. :) Earned a sub easily. Great to be here.

[@valdon116]

I need to start from scratch and relearn guitar the right way with this program

[@a.ismail6212]

Don't do it lol

[@Mike_droptv]

Awwww, the dog looks so sweet and innocent :D

[@NicoSmets]

These exercices are hard! And very usefull. Great video, thanks for sharing.

[@Aminekbcovers]

I subsribed when he said "Don't subsribe to this channel". That's how petty i am.

[@dimitris_nektariospap2350]

Hey man i really have to thank you for simplifying this a little for me. I mean I ve been practicing to learn the positions of each and every scale all over the fretboard by practicing on each scale separately and by having the guitar fetboard written on a notebook and showing myself the notes of the scale i want to familiraze with it . I think its a decent way but you just added to my routine new ways and I have to thank you. Keep going mate practice never stops.

[@xliquidflames]

You remind me of the bass player guy, davie504, that does videos like this but your bass has six strings on it for some reason and sounds all high pitched and stuff. You're also very right about the wrong and right way to be right and wrong on the internet about the right and wrong way to practice scales. I even saved this video to my guitar play list so I can reference it when I practice. Cheers you legendary matie home boy my dude.

[@worthman9644]

0:58 first time I've seen him smile lmao

[@robohippy]

Wish I could have had a guitar teacher like you when I was young.....

[@96bbyy13]

I immediately liked because of that intro lmao

[@telerooo5213]

I like that he's playing this all on a Telecaster.....

[@ATothFTW18]

Just roasting on his viewers. This dude is hilarious. Great lesson and very entertaining. Those last two exercises look like what I need. And it sounds like he knows me too well

[@brandonwillis2024]

This is probably the best content out there for playing guitar. I'm not even pissed off, but im mad tho

[@Bardish]

Good stuff Brandon😊

[@ianmaclennan4189]

those scales all sound like you're ready to go into Cliffs Of Dover

[@reyxary]

Hello Brandon. Never I see an excellent teacher as you are. I have a big problem. I have a little speak English and I don't understand much of you speak because my language is Spanish. I know right in English with help of dictionary. For that reason, I don't call you, but I very interested to learn play guitar with you.

[@earscribechurchmusic1192]

I like this guitar man. I love you and I am thankful for Rudy! 😆

[@rubenpelli]

this is why in 10 years of playing guitar I never learnt scales... was just waiting for the correct way to do it

[@mract10]

A lot of info! Thanks for taking the time to make this

[@jacopasto3204]

i really like your tele.nice playing man.keep it up!

[@ethanlocke3604]

Linear scales are still great vessels to practice other technique stuff once you have the shapes down

[@eclowejr]

I suck at the guitar, but I suck way less now because of these videos.

[@Gonzax]

I don't even care about the guitar lessons that much but Gosh, I love the comedy side of all these videos, they're fooking hilarious!

[@IanHolwood]

I’m totally joining your program March 2022

[@IanHolwood]

I would join sooner, but I’m deploying with the military soon and won’t be back until then.

[@cullenbrownmusic]

@@IanHolwood thanks good luck

[@XaloCtrlAltSpr]

You are like the Ron Swanson of guitar. Nice

[@Ryan-qn1wr]

I wouldn't be suprised if someone told me I was breathing wrong at this point

[@josecarlodolinermonacelli8771]

when he said "dont subscribe to my channel" I just had the urge to do so what a fucking genius

[@Anarcath]

Great original lesson. I love your advice and sense of humour! F those who are offended. I understand all the scales and cords in themselves but my problem in this lesson and in general is when you move from one cord to another, I get lost. I can still play it but I want to understand the core concepts. Just need time, I guess. BTW, I'd take your classes hands down, but I have no money... or friends. NOW JUST LEAVE!!!!!!!!

[@rewritethesoul]

dude, i love the way you teach. hard love lol. keep it coming

[@mamo987]

i sneezed at 4:17 and was shook by my peripheral vision

[@somethingcreativeprobably5160]

Lmfaooooo

[@THEWontonamo]

I'm more mad that there aren't more videos of his magical finger work.

[@nickboon1235]

I was waiting for this video

[@hectorsolis8724]

Good stuff. Practicing scales/modes, arpeggios, double stops, octaves, etc. are just tools in your guitar playing toolbox. The one I like the best in this video is enunciating the note as you play them. Like all exercises, this will prepare you for the years ahead. One exercise of my own, which is advanced, is instead of sweeps in a single sweeping motion, alternate pick them. Yeah, it is difficult but once you master it you will be able to alternate pick anything.

[@kristianthomsen8878]

You are FORKING awesome. Thank you, sir.

[@VaughnRipley]

New forking subscriber here... I really dig your style, man. Thanks for sharing this most excellent lesson!

[@themeadowlarkminutewithpau8184]

That was a beautiful dog!

[@petedavis7970]

I've been doing the 3rds thing for years without realizing that's what it was. Going to start working on the others (4ths, 5ths and 6ths) now. I also do one that's a 4 up, 3 down kind of thing: C-D-E-F-D-E-F-G-E-F-G-A-F-G-A-B, etc, and then descend 4 down, 3 up. I don't exactly understand why, but it's a fantastic finger strengthening exercise as well. I spent a little while devoting an hour a day to scales and, doing straight runs, 3rds, and the 4-up, 3 down thing and it didn't take long at all before all that stuff was permanently locked into my brain. Totally worthwhile...

[@blueclaydo]

Thanks... this is very helpful....

[@meeserbaker]

Around 12 mins in I got an ad for your guitar course. Yt meta af sometimes Edit:omfg 2 seconds later you started talking about your "sponsor" I'm dead

[@StellarGale]

I was 3 minutes in

[@kelcifer6197]

Just found this guy, lmfao best teacher ever!

[@808shy]

i don't think we would be good friends but thank you for the knowledge

[@nobodyknows3841]

Unbelievable what a good player you are :D

[@aragornelessar7399]

Fokin excellent mate.

[@deejayvishalkumar]

This actually really amazing

[@vedaantkothari3560]

Great practice method!