What is The Golden Warmup?

[@ratedrrr]

What a great video to introduce me to your channel. Thank you so much for this tutorial, I'll definitely sub to your content. Have a Merry Christmas

[@curiousguitarist]

Welcome aboard!!! Great to have you here, and thanks for the sub, I really appreciate it.

[@doubled5383]

I will second anyone who had an "aha" moment here. I have learned the G major scale in the 5 positions, and I know diatonic triad shapes, but for some reason I am a bonehead and never thought to do this. This is life-changing for me. Sorry for all the advanced guitarists out there, I am just a hobbyist having fun. This is definitely level-stepper type lesson, thanks so much. So I guess another way to think of this, but it may be too complicated when actually soloing on the fly, but you are clearly playing G Ionian, then if you move up to the 4 chord, using your intervalic melody, you are playing in C Lydian (with the sharp 4). Thanks for helping make these connections for me. Now I know why I learned the G major scale in all the positions!

[@curiousguitarist]

Thanks for posting this. Comments like this make my day and keep me motivated! Happy new year!

[@Polatery]

No one can put me in an existential crisis of self doubt like this and make me feel smart again within a span of ten minutes except for Chris and my Dad

[@curiousguitarist]

That is the most incredible comment. Thanks, and so glad it goes full circle for you, I’d hate to be the guy that leaves you in crisis after 5 minutes :)

[@francocerasuolo1200]

Your videos instantly change my playing. Your explanations are triple platinum level. Thanks, Chris

[@curiousguitarist]

So glad to hear that! Glad you're here.

[@DamienSawyer]

Brilliant lesson. I particularly like your point about 'discovering' stuff that you're never going to find in a chord chart.

[@curiousguitarist]

So glad you enjoyed it, Damien.

[@chrisgarrity7578]

I thought this lesson was great. Information I can put to use immediately as I work on playing up the fret board on music for my church’s worship service. I really like your teaching approach. Little hype or unnecessary noise, just information that I find to be right sized for a single lesson I can use to explore the fretboard for weeks. You have my favorite guitar lessons on the internet.

[@curiousguitarist]

I'm honored, Chris. Thanks for trusting me with your online education. I'm very glad this landed well for you.

[@zentime8047]

I really appreciate the explanation. I’ve been playing for a long time and always have just learned things but never the reason behind them. I’m making a real effort to understand the guitar and your channel is a big help

[@curiousguitarist]

Glad to hear it ZT! Thanks for the views and comment!

[@JimLarranaga5k]

Brilliant! A mind expanded never goes back to its original dimension

[@curiousguitarist]

Truth!

[@HiiamFelixtheFox]

Awesome video Chris! Had a real "A-HA" moment because of this. Thank you man!

[@curiousguitarist]

That makes me smile, so glad this one was helpful.

[@joycegrove5602]

Thank you for this lesson, Chris, always good to drill something viewed from a different perspective!

[@HikariSaya]

I jst saw his music theory video from marty , the way my mind opened and understood so quick blew me away

[@curiousguitarist]

So glad to hear that! Glad the video was helpful, many more here on this channel. Thanks for the comment!

[@My6stringer]

Thanks for the new recipe for new music !

[@curiousguitarist]

You are SO welcome!

[@NuGundam_]

What a great lesson! I'm going to try this but maybe just starting with two positions and bouncing between them until I get more comfortable with branching out.

[@curiousguitarist]

That’s perfect! Take it slow, 2 chords to start.

[@FrancoAlcudia]

Man!!! This is pure gold, 🙀🙀🙀 never thought about it but it makes a lot of sense, even changing some notes to add a little variation, thanks so much for this video.

[@curiousguitarist]

You are so welcome Franco!

[@MrBlank0907]

Good stuff, right to the point. Great video

[@curiousguitarist]

Thanks mate!

[@ryangregson3256]

Simple enough that i can't believe i haven't tried it before! It's great, excited to try it, thanks!

[@curiousguitarist]

So glad it was helpful!

[@billregan1981]

Great info!

[@jeffro.]

Hey, Chris! That's cool! Just what i was looking for. I'm always impressed how, when I'm looking for a new way to see my guitar, something serendipitous happens like i run across this video! Somebody's looking over my shoulder...! Thanks for that lesson, by the way! And, for the eye-opening new way to warm up.

[@curiousguitarist]

I’m psyched to hear where it goes from here for you, Jeff.

[@philday5543]

Another great lesson Chris. You are very good as you mention of making players “Open their minds “ Have a good Christmas

[@joshnorko5586]

Great lesson man! Making theory fun

[@curiousguitarist]

Thanks, Josh! Glad you're enjoying the channel.

[@rtbold2999]

This is great. It actually gave me a totally new understanding of the modes. Mind blowing.

[@curiousguitarist]

Yeah! That’s great. Seeing the modes like this, as individual sets of alterations, on the fly, opens a huge door for using the major or minor scale/key. So much freedom!

[@darthshitious]

The vibe and value your lessons provide are top notch man. Keep up the good work. Oh, and thank you!

[@curiousguitarist]

I appreciate that, I'm glad you're here.

[@timsellsted521]

I've been working the golden warmup through the circle. great exercise. This a great follow up to show how it applies! Thanks Chris!

[@curiousguitarist]

Next step is to design some of your own intervallic patterns...what happens when you put the 6 in for example? Where does it shift? How does it sound as you go through the scale? Very cool stuff.

[@timsellsted521]

I also want to figure out the harmonic and melodic minor. @@curiousguitarist

[@curiousguitarist]

@@timsellsted521 a worthy endeavor

[@riveralph3687]

Jumped over to your channel from Marty's channel where you did the circle of fifths lesson/demo. I have been playing for 45 years and have been bogged down in the across-the-fretboard scales, patterns and chords, mostly relying on muscle memory. After just 60 minutes here, you are quickly helping me to understand fretboard relationships up and down the fretboard. Thank you, Chris!

[@curiousguitarist]

That’s so great to hear! I’m glad these have been helpful. Once you start seeing the fretboard for what it is, you can never under it.

[@tone-glide2402]

I've said before and I'll say it again! I always learn something new from you sir!! This is great!

[@curiousguitarist]

Thanks, Tone!!!

[@brentgilbert4208]

Just watched this through one time. I need to go through it again to really “get” it. Interesting stuff! New subscriber! 👍

[@curiousguitarist]

Welcome aboard, and thanks so much for the sub!

[@awkipintee]

This is very cool information. It’s great having a new path to explore. Thanks 🙏

[@curiousguitarist]

You bet, glad you enjoyed this one. Thanks for the comment.

[@fastomunema6293]

Wonderful lesson ❤

[@curiousguitarist]

Glad you liked it

[@alisterthompson1797]

Great lesson Chris, Merry Christmas!

[@curiousguitarist]

Happy Holidays!

[@frankaq3951]

Thanks, Chris. I've been subscribed for a few months now. I love your lessons!

[@curiousguitarist]

Many thanks! Glad to have you on board!

[@masterbuilder3166]

Chris, I hope you and yours have a very Merry Christmas fren 💯

[@toneshop]

Wait! What? this is sooo good. Can you expand on this in another lesson? In the meantime, I'll work with this & major & minor scales as well. Thank you!

[@curiousguitarist]

Yeah sure I can take it up a notch if needed :)

[@R_Euphrates]

I second this request. I am gonna add this to my practice routine for sure.

[@TheJimboe11]

That was a lightbulb moment. New subscriber here. 👏👏👏

[@curiousguitarist]

Great to have you here, thanks for the sub!

[@JaysonT1]

Thank you, sir

[@curiousguitarist]

You bet!

[@coycarlson4979]

Great instruction 👍👍✌️

[@curiousguitarist]

Thanks, Cory! Glad you enjoyed this one. Once you start seeing the fretboard this way you cannot unsee the insights and context that you discover

[@uberjam-sam8512]

Great lesson really got me thinking 💭

[@curiousguitarist]

@@uberjam-sam8512 nice! Happy to be helpful!

[@ronmorey3475]

Such a cool lesson and absolutely great teaching. Thank you!

[@curiousguitarist]

Thanks, Ron. You're SO welcome.

[@achoice2bmade]

Excellent. As always.

[@BrandonClapp]

Great lesson, Chris. I need to focus more on learning intervals

[@curiousguitarist]

Interval study always brings big returns, glad you enjoyed it, Brandon.

[@ksharpe10]

John Nathan Cordy is the Best unknown for sure, very Talented.

[@marybethhempel9101]

Thank you Chris... I always love your lessons! Thank you for sharing your wisdom! Merry Christmas and a most Happy New Year! 🙏💝😄

[@curiousguitarist]

Happy Holidays!!

[@marybethhempel9101]

💝💖😄@@curiousguitarist

[@JaysonT1]

Thanks!

[@curiousguitarist]

Wow! Thank YOU!!!

[@R_Euphrates]

Excellent video. Concise and easy to understand. Sub'd.

[@curiousguitarist]

Hey Russell, thanks for the sub, glad you enjoyed this one. Cheers

[@chrischildbloom]

Great idea! Merry Christmas, Captain!

[@curiousguitarist]

Thanks! You too, Chris! You coming to the meet and greet in Nashville?

[@chrischildbloom]

@@curiousguitarist I am working hard at it. Fingers crossed!!!

[@stratslinger3921]

Gold!

[@snowdada1]

Groovy!

[@irwineinstein9537]

Awesome!

[@curiousguitarist]

Thanks, Irwin. Glad you enjoyed this one!

[@thinkzen]

Well done, thx!

[@splashesin8]

😊🌸Thanks.

[@curiousguitarist]

You're welcome 😊

[@williamdevlin366]

I’m gunna work on this until I figure it out smoothly! Thank you!!!

[@curiousguitarist]

You got this, friend.

[@williamdevlin366]

Ok dude, I’m subscribing too!!! Thank you again!!!

[@curiousguitarist]

Thanks for subbing, William. I really appreciate that.

[@jimmpanik3402]

Another great lesson. My brain took off and is trying to find how ways I can immediately apply this.

[@curiousguitarist]

Glad it was helpful, without a doubt this will connect you to the design of the fretboard much MUCH more deeply. That in turn, should allow you more freedom when you play or learn ANYthing else :)

[@Ken-os3wg]

Chris, thx so much for this. Anyway you could explain why the G flat is in the 4 chord triad of C major. Thx again!!

[@curiousguitarist]

Hmmm. We are in the key of G. The 7th in this key is F#. The IV chord in this key is C. From C, that F# is the #4 in relation to C. Hope that helps!

[@Ken-os3wg]

Thx so much! Great content!! 👍👊

[@tedrosberhe9131]

waww great lesson thank you

[@madhavisNervous]

Chris can you please make videos on ear training

[@curiousguitarist]

I have a couple of ear training videos accessible through my Patreon page here: patreon.com/chrissherland There is a 7-day free trial there so you can access them there for free.

[@madhavisNervous]

@@curiousguitarist Thank you so much

[@dbutler721]

Great lesson, and thank you. Why is the 4th in the C chord sharp? I’m probably missing something obvious.

[@curiousguitarist]

The key of G is… G A B C D E F#. Counting up from C, that F# is the “sharp” 4. Because in the key of C the 4 would be F. Hope that helps!

[@dbutler721]

@@curiousguitarist Thank you for the quick response and explanation.

[@curiousguitarist]

@@dbutler721 happy to help!

[@fastomunema6293]

❤❤

[@felixayala05]

Sounds similar to Hanon exercises for piano. Interesting.

[@curiousguitarist]

I'm not familiar with the Hanon Exercises. Is there a demo video somewhere?

[@felixayala05]

@@curiousguitarist They are intervalic patterns going up and down the scale. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHTOgWOogdGmfZIsi=bA9ubKn31iL7btMr

[@kenmulvaney1048]

I am trying to understand why the 4th interval of the example in the key of G required a sharp 4th. Please help

[@curiousguitarist]

The constraint is the G major scale, we are limiting ourselves to THAT set of 7 notes. GABCDEF# As is evident, that scale contains an F#. In relation to C, F# is the #4. Does that connect the dots? Happy to try a different angle if not! Let me know.

[@kenmulvaney1048]

​@@curiousguitarist we are starting the scale at the 4th interval. So WWWHWWH

[@PR-BEACHBOY]

The G Major scale you played sounded like the first chords to “Lean On Me” no?

[@curiousguitarist]

Indeed! "Lean on me" simply starts with an ascending progression of the first 4 chords in the key. Makes it one of the easiest wins to play on a piano in the key of C ever :)

[@Phoboss32]

Sorry, but I still don't get it :-( What is the role of this first exercise (Bflat chord) with the following exercises?

[@curiousguitarist]

The first example is the same idea only expanded to use more (and different) scale degrees. Just focus on the exercise first, and make sure you can see the scale tones and name them. Then the advanced one will make sense. You got this!

[@joelroberts1581]

R345 = Oh when the saints.

[@robertangeline9526]

I found that phrase here too. Finally, I understand the lessons' context up and down the neck .

[@TomDavisSr]

Unfortunately I am lost 7:33

[@curiousguitarist]

Hey Tom. The chords I'm using in this key are G, Am, Bm, and C. So as I move that pattern through those chords the 3rd has to change for the minor chords. And eventually, when we get to that C it has a #4 in this key. I'm just doing the rest of the chords in the key after that to demo. TABs are on Patreon if you'd like to grab 'em! Let me know if that did not clear it up

[@alienorca8708]

what guitar is he playing?

[@curiousguitarist]

This is a K-Line Springfield. k-lineguitars.com/guitars/springfield/

[@michaelcotner2871]

😲 😲 😲

[@dcontarini]

You´re an excellent teacher. You should use AI so your lessons could be in portuguese also. I´d like very much to study with you.

[@curiousguitarist]

Thank you! Email me at Chris at curiousguitarist dot com and I’ll get you details about studying with me.

[@carlBigSpoonjohnson]

🤘😎🤘👍🎸

[@SelfSealingStemBolt]

❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏

[@bropeace2061]

Thumbs up😅 interesting.

[@curiousguitarist]

Glad you enjoyed this one

[@1978whitaker]

This guy is the Bob Ross of guitars 😅

[@curiousguitarist]

I absolutely am mesmerized by Bob Ross, and I take this as a massive compliment :)

[@livealoha50f]

Explain it now - not in a moment. Are you selling me a house? It’s a warm up exercise. lol.

[@curiousguitarist]

Its so much more than a warm up exercise. So very much more. Hope you enjoyed it!

[@montesa9136]

WAY TOO Complicated unless your an proficient guitar player !!

[@curiousguitarist]

If you're looking for beginner content, try Marty Music, his beginner content is really fantastic!

[@heavymetal116]

No, it's also within the reach of an intermediate guitar player.

[@R_Euphrates]

Maybe just try doing what he's telling you to do before whining about it being too "complicated."

[@revzone3544]

Chris Buck? He's as plain as they come..And Gordys playing is totally lifted from Eric Johnson..nothing special about those two...

[@curiousguitarist]

That’s subjective I guess. Watch the way they play, look at the linearity And Cordy made a video on the GW himself :)

[@revzone3544]

@@curiousguitarist I have, all to well.. Gordy admits he was highly influenced by Johnson.. And Buck is a hodge podge of players..no matter, knowledge of music and style has been pasted around for ages..on a different note, I've met some of the greatest unknown players in the world that go completely under the radar here in Nashville

[@curiousguitarist]

@@revzone3544 I'm doing a live workshop in Nashville in February!

[@achoice2bmade]

@rev There is always someone who needs to leave negative comments, sadly. And your assessment of Chris Buck is foolish. Excellent video, and ignore the rotten apples.

[@achoice2bmade]

​@@curiousguitarist I love your response- "subjective". Nicer than idiot!!! 🤣 Great video.