Circle Of Fifths Workout!

[@scottkidwellmusic9175]

Thank you, Chris. I've seen a few teachers that talk about this, your explanation and examples made the most sense. Much appreciated 🙏🏻

[@curiousguitarist]

You got it! Glad this landed well for you

[@mikec2582]

I started doing this for my arpeggios. It works. 5 measly minutes a day for a week and I've got the Dom 7 arp's nailed. Next up minor 7 arps. Thanks Chris.

[@alexanderball6326]

5 minutes a day for a week is how i drill scale shapes into my head. It works!

[@steveg.3022]

Good idea. I’ll try it.

[@wadeinn463]

I just started diving into arp’s and it seems overwhelming. Thanks for the up beat.

[@Enryu_CZX]

​@@alexanderball6326isn't 5 min too little

[@semencoddler]

dear lord you just blew my mind. So simple and effective glad I found this video now instead of never, thanks for the help!

[@curiousguitarist]

You bet! Happy to be helping!

[@baynesstreetblues]

At my last count there were 60+ (mostly blokes) teaching guitar on KZbin. The algorithm suggested this lesson today - and I am glad that it did. Chris - IMHO, you are in the top handful of excellent tutors. This lesson is very clear, encouraging and achievable. Thanks. Have several 🎉🎉🎉

[@curiousguitarist]

Deep thanks for this, mate. Much appreciated

[@guitary]

Needed an exercise for this! I guess if you look at it as a power chord progression, you basically drop down a string and up 2 frets to anticipate next 5th. From there a two fret gives you a 4th so 1,4,5 is an easy progression with whatever is being worked on. Good stuff.

[@maryk6780]

Exactly how I looked at it. It helps.

[@smoothpicker]

Somehow i missed this jewel of a lesson!! This just spiced up my practice routine and challenged me at the same time. Thats why your the only teacher i follow, you make everything so clear and easy to understand. Ive learned more from you in 6 months than my last 3 teachers over the last 2 years. Thanks so much chris!!🎉

[@curiousguitarist]

That's so great to hear, thanks for this comment, and of course, I'm so glad this stuff is helpful. I personally do this type of thing all the time...it really helps cement info onto the fretboard.

[@Fred-gi4uz]

As an absolute beginner after putting the guitar away and picking up drums, I’m glad I found your channel, I picked the guitar back up-a few months ago, picked up a Yamaha 612 and have been concentrating on the pentatonic scales and just getting hands and fingers working together, this really helps push forward

[@SnoitcelfeR]

👏👏👏 Been stuck for way to long with my barre chords, 30 mins and see progress already. Your a legend Chris.

[@curiousguitarist]

Now THAT is great news, not my legend status, your progress!! :)

[@tone-glide2402]

Once again, Your un-selfish ability to share insight one would not normally have access to. Great Lesson! Chris! Thank you!

[@curiousguitarist]

My pleasure, Tone! Thanks for everything!

[@millerjeff]

I'm working on 1st and 2nd inversions. This is really going to give me a system for that. Thanks Chris!

[@curiousguitarist]

Fantastic, Jeff. Glad this was helpful! Keep me posted.

[@mattveneri2112]

Wow, another epiphany moment for me! Thanks so much!! I am just a few years in and never saw the circle of fifths explained or applied this way! You're exactly right, this method helps the guitarist learn multiply lessons here - memorizing notes, finding chords, and playing riffs all across the fretboard, etc..! I'm going to make this a large part of my practice routine starting now!

[@curiousguitarist]

I use the CoF to this day to integrate new stuff...it is really priceless. Glad you enjoyed this one!

[@millerjeff]

Amazing Chris I never realized that you could use the circle like this. This is going to take my note identification to another level. Thanks

[@curiousguitarist]

Guarantied!

[@PirateRadioPodcasts]

BRILLIANT! thx matey - Captain "Long John" Sinclair.

[@joeurbanowski321]

Chris..! Always keeping us on the right path.! Thanks man.!👍🏼❤️

[@KevinAhlgrim]

Great method for practicing and really internalizing almost everything on the guitar.

[@pickitnick]

From 6:50 - "Turning my attention away from the voicing itself, and on to this other cognitive load." Wow! What a subtle but great reminder for us to trust the intuition that guides the movements of our hands. Who knows? While we're staring at the circle of fifths and strengthening our fingers, we may even soak in a few key signatures as well. Great lesson!

[@curiousguitarist]

so glad this landed well for you! Thanks for the comment

[@markward5845]

That is a great practice technique to learn the fretboard, improve fingering of chords and speed up changes… brilliant, thank you very much Chris 🎸🎶

[@curiousguitarist]

Glad it was helpful, Mark~

[@HigherPlanes]

Tremendous lesson. I'll be adding this to my practice for sure. Thanks man!

[@curiousguitarist]

Yeah, you bet!

[@steveb4400]

What a great suggestion. I’m learning the notes on the fretboard in a similar way but without the context (circle of fifths) presented. Well done.

[@curiousguitarist]

Glad it was helpful, Steve. Once you start using these types of methods, you really map the fretboard very effectively. and quickly.

[@CalvinLimSH-ld5le]

Thanks Chris for showing us how to use the 12 root notes of the chord shape exercises from the circle of fifth to navigate freely around the guitar fretboard

[@curiousguitarist]

You bet!

[@user-if5sv9ot9h]

Chris it's been about 6 months since I have been able to sit down and watch some of your videos. I really believe you have a special way to give knowledge also inspiration to do the work to get closer to goals a person has. The ability to achieve also improves skills along with confidence. You are a very unique teacher. I appreciate your efforts. It amazes me how I fumble around knowing I don't see it yet or know how to improve upon it. Sit down and watch some lessons and bam there it is. The answer to the question along with knowledge. It doesn't get much better than that. Thanks again

[@curiousguitarist]

Great comment!

[@user-if5sv9ot9h]

I have been doing this exercise with a metronome and wow is all I can say. It has made reaction time and muscle memory work hand in hand.

[@curiousguitarist]

@@user-if5sv9ot9h oh man that’s great to hear!!

[@maryk6780]

I love the way you teach. Straightforward without the fluff. So helpful. Thank you.

[@curiousguitarist]

You bet, Maryk!

[@jimdep6542]

This makes sense. I will try this out on some familiar chords, scales and riffs. Thanks Chris.

[@curiousguitarist]

Keep me posted!

[@joycegrove5602]

Great lesson Chris, thank you! 🙏 The Circle of Fifths is such a game-changer for learning and owning newly learnt chords effectively 🙂

[@awkipintee]

Light bulb moment! Thanks 🙏

[@curiousguitarist]

I love hearing this! Thanks for the comment.

[@joescmoe4784]

An aboslute gem of a piece right here, friends. I've been doing this for years and it really helps too figure the fretboard out. Good stuff Chris 🤘

[@curiousguitarist]

My pleasure, Joe! Glad you're enjoying these.

[@ronfrey5327]

Excellent brain food that last one had me SLOWING WAY DOWN to see where root was. hands on the best.

[@curiousguitarist]

Yeah, slowing down is the key here, acknowledge the cognitive load, and calibrate to it. Then watch the real progress begin!!! Thanks for being here!

[@1atWill]

This is absolute GOLD. Thank you.

[@capbubba]

Such a great workout to build up muscle memory, thanks Chris👍👍👍

[@curiousguitarist]

My pleasure, Bubba! Keep on tuggin!

[@jrhalli2]

wow. youre the first teacher that gets through my thick skull and stubbornness! 😅

[@curiousguitarist]

That means a lot to me Jr! Thank you.

[@davidbrown410]

Wow what a great way to approach 5ths I’ve been moving in baby steps this is cool and interesting very productive thanks

[@curiousguitarist]

Glad you enjoyed it, David!

[@wchphoto]

I like this! I've recently toyed with something similar but your presentation has a lot more substance. Thanks for the "food for thought"!

[@curiousguitarist]

Glad it was helpful, and of course you're welcome.

[@peterssunday2792]

Since i have been learning instrument you're the one God use to make me understand circle of fifths, thanks 🙏 sir

[@Levelheadd]

Great lesson Chris. Thanks again sir. ✌🏼

[@curiousguitarist]

My pleasure!

[@JCFern]

I’m thankfully not surprised to see you deploying the CoF as a template and training device yet again, having had the privilege to study with you through various Mastery Courses via The Studio. 🙏 This CoF training idea has pretty much endless applications, the ability to quickly locate a desired note on demand is a vital skill.

[@curiousguitarist]

So true! Thanks so much for all your trust and support JC!

[@DisruptedSinner]

Chris, this is an outstanding lesson and explanation! I wish I would have thought of this years ago. Yep, this has officially been added to my practice routine for sure. Thank you!!

[@curiousguitarist]

Got get 'em! Keep me posted on your progress.

[@fredistojnic8820]

Great exercise, multiple effect. Your friendly explanation is great too. Thank you

[@curiousguitarist]

Glad you liked it, Fred!

[@stevefielding8324]

Brilliant practice concept Chris! Thank you for your generosity making this lesson.

[@curiousguitarist]

Of course, Steve!

[@marybethhempel9101]

I remember this lesson and had to come back to review it! I just love this concept!! Thank you Chris!💕🙏😄

[@curiousguitarist]

You are SO welcome Mary Beth!

[@jeffreynolds2190]

Best guitar cognitive skill trainer I have seen in a while !

[@curiousguitarist]

Glad you enjoyed this one, Jeffrey!

[@brutexrp7207]

Great approach. Do it in reverse and it's the circle of 4ths.

[@curiousguitarist]

Yup!

[@rrpatriot1584]

Great lesson Chris!

[@FlowerdyPilllow]

Great lesson, super useful! Thank you very much, Chris!

[@allwillbeburnedup]

Way cool! It never occurred to me to use the CO5ths as a training platform. Learn new right hand skills AND the notes of the neck at the same time...the double mint of guitar practice. Thanks Chris.

[@curiousguitarist]

Double your progress, and double your fun :)

[@holtrain81]

Thank you! Some great suggestions for how to use it for practice other than the same old boring way I use it.

[@curiousguitarist]

Right no, glad you enjoyed it!

[@timsellsted521]

I definitely need to do this more! Thanks Chris!

[@curiousguitarist]

Thank YOU Tim, for all your support! See you Friday night!!

[@timsellsted521]

@@curiousguitarist YES! Looking forward to it!

[@joshnorko5586]

Great lesson per usual. Thanks Chris

[@curiousguitarist]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm glad you enjoyed the lesson.

[@vickferb]

thank you sir

[@curiousguitarist]

You are welcome!

[@MikeTheEarGuy]

Thanks!

[@curiousguitarist]

You bet, thank you!

[@hanzofunai4238]

Hey Chris, I once commented that you need to go big when you were sub5K subs. You replied you were happy with the 5K. I'm sure you are happy at 60K, You will be happy at 600K soon. Wishing you the best.!

[@curiousguitarist]

That is such a great sentiment, thank you for your trust and confidence in my efforts here. I really appreciate that.

[@Gk2003m]

May I ask: why the circle of fifths? The overwhelming majority of musical movement is in the opposite direction: the circle of fourths. e-7 > a-7 > D7 > Gmaj7. First of many reasons: bass tone resolution, the “perfect cadence”. If instead of working the Circe of fifths for these exercises you were to work the Circle of Fourths, you would be automatically building in the movement that covers 80% of all pop, jazz, and classical music.

[@curiousguitarist]

The direction does not matter, 4ths is fine. I chose 5ths because it is usually how the circle is described, and an easier inroad description-wise. Thanks for the view and comment.

[@goorue470]

Great teaching pace. Much appreciated. Subscribed

[@curiousguitarist]

Thanks for your trust!! Happy to help

[@Maxamadeusmozart]

Chris the chord you played first is E minor seventh nine

[@curiousguitarist]

Indeed! Often referred to as "Minor9". Whenever you see just the number "9" after a chord name it usually suggests that the proper 7th is already in the chord (this does not hold true for 11 and 13 chords containing the extensions below them). When a triad simply has the 9th degree added it is properly written as "add 9". Hope that helps!

[@throughkenslens7972]

Good stuff Chris! I do something similar but also use a flashcard app on phone. The 12 notes flip randomly, combined with my metronome at 40bpm. Works great!

[@curiousguitarist]

Oooh I love that idea. I use a random note generator for ear training.

[@gordonbryant6460]

Excellent drill.

[@kenfixes2908]

Like it ..very cool!

[@1ouncebird]

Nice ideas and nice demonstration. Thanks.

[@curiousguitarist]

You are welcome!

[@youngslump8735]

Thank you, sir!

[@briancannon1704]

Thank you!

[@chrisburzenski2317]

Thanks Chris!

[@curiousguitarist]

You bet, Chris.

[@edisousa6916]

Excelent lesson! Thanks

[@dominiquefrappier4677]

Real good one Chris! Thaks! Gonna try this tomorow!

[@curiousguitarist]

Let me know how it does, Dominique!

[@maysboy11]

Cool logo

[@geena8414]

This helps so much-thank you Chris!

[@curiousguitarist]

Happy to help!

[@franknisi1998]

This was simple and great.

[@curiousguitarist]

So glad you enjoyed it, Frank.

[@brette]

That’s some great advice!

[@edhencher780]

Hey Chris. Another good one. Of course you drilled this into us in triad mastery 😊

[@curiousguitarist]

Any PTSD, Ed? 😂

[@edhencher780]

@@curiousguitarist you mean permanent triad stress disorder ??? Yeah, I got that. But no complaints 🤣

[@Jake66564]

Great video! I really need to start doing this

[@curiousguitarist]

Yeah, go for it, Jake! Keep me posted too.

[@LfunkeyA]

solid lesson, thanks

[@Jamie-ec4mf]

Great lesson!

[@ekw555]

thanks, Chris!

[@curiousguitarist]

You're welcome!

[@danielrenaud3985]

O always learn so much from you

[@curiousguitarist]

I appreciate that, happy you're here, Daniel!

[@jkool6672]

BRAVO MAN!!! And thank you...

[@curiousguitarist]

You are welcome!

[@user-sm7jd4cz1v]

great stuff

[@Paul-tk1hg]

Great Lesson! Thanks

[@curiousguitarist]

My pleasure!

[@hunterthorpe2424]

Great video!

[@warrennilsen637]

Stellar

[@curiousguitarist]

Thanks Warren

[@kdavis63]

Oh yea! Love your lessons!

[@curiousguitarist]

Thanks, Kevin!

[@johng3323]

There is no Gb, Db, Ab, Eb, or Bb major keys. As an example, to write Bb Major (Bb, C, D, Eb, F, G, A) as A# Major, you would have to write out the notes (in A# Major) as A#, C, D, D#, F, G, A. This is awkward and confusing even though it is technically correct. Details matter! Music is confusing enough for beginning and intermediate players. Hope this clarification helps.

[@curiousguitarist]

Thanks so much! Depending on who you ask, the number of “valid” key varies wildly! Thanks for posting!

[@jkdsonly6233]

What??

[@Raymond-rr5iv]

Robert Johnson did a song using the circle of 5th called : Hot tamales and they red-hot yeah, yeah, yeah !! It's an easy song to do and a lot of fun too.

[@curiousguitarist]

Sweet, thanks! Sounds like Taj Mahal borrowed some stuff this Johnson tune when he did "She Caught The Katy. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fV6bZJmQnpJ9eJo

[@ericrincon545]

Question: So as long as you know the root note of a chord you can shift/practice the COF?

[@curiousguitarist]

Yes, perfect!

[@MC-lg6xt]

Are you finding the notes in the b-strings through octaves starting from the 5th string as described in your octaves video?

[@curiousguitarist]

Exactly!!

[@KutayYavuzMusic]

Hey Joe workout :)

[@curiousguitarist]

@@KutayYavuzMusic hahah! Love it!

[@BGsea]

Very constructive lesson

[@curiousguitarist]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@BigDave1974]

Killer dude!

[@curiousguitarist]

Thanks, mate!

[@toxictime9604]

One more time a really great method. I already learned sth bout the circle just watching and before I even grab my guitar. But if you have a beautiful chord shape you don't know anything about, how to determine what of these notes actually is the root? Is there sth to stick to? At this point my only chance would be a comparison with the CAGED shapes to get there and then find out "oh yeah, it's a kind of a C shape with maybe a minor 7 or maybe a 4 instead of a 3" for instance. Is there any better, faster way to get there?

[@toxictime9604]

Besides, there is another root on the D string as well one could use to practice with

[@curiousguitarist]

Glad you enjoyed this one! As far as identifying the root, studying triads get's you everything you need to be able to ID what notes are in a chord, and what function they serve, beyond that, getting familiar with the notes in chords (chord spelling) helps a ton as well.

[@toxictime9604]

I'm already familiar with chordspelling and triads (which are often just a part of a barchord). But the chord you play there consists of 4 notes (incl the octave). Now that I know what the root is, I could eventually manage to name it (think it's just a kind of inversion of E major with the 3rd on the low E string, A string skipped, root on D, 5th on G and octave on B string) but if I didn't know what the root is, how could I figure it out?

[@curiousguitarist]

@@toxictime9604 great question. And yes you're right, that chord is a first inversion triad, with an octave of the root on the D string as you pointed out. When I look at a new voicing I always try to deconstruct it...finding the root can be done by ear with a bit of practice. But if there is no context at all about the voicing I rely heavily on triadic familiarity to apply trial and error. That get's easier and easier as you work through new voicings. One thing you can try is to "build" a random chord...could be anything...move the notes around without ANY context till you have something you like, then get out the pencil, write down all the notes and start analyzing it. I learn something new everytime I do stuff like that. Hope this helps!

[@fordmi79]

Where you going with that gun in your hand?! I’m definitely somebody who has the e and a strings down pretty well but not the others. I will t practice that last chord voicing.

[@curiousguitarist]

Keep me posted! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@azmike3572]

Possibly coming: "Indiana Jones and the Circle of Fifths".

[@stratocumulusnimbostratus328]

Just a thought isn’t the circle of 4ths more common in music? Ie backward round the circle of 5ths or do you think actually better to go both directions? Thanks

[@curiousguitarist]

Yes indeed, best to go in both if you want to. The circle of fourths generates the 2 5 1 4 7 3 6 chord progression, used a lot in Classical and Jazz music. Going in 5ths brings you stuff like "Hey Joe" etc...

[@stratocumulusnimbostratus328]

@@curiousguitarist cool thanks

[@LifeDL]

How did you know the root for the last chord?

[@curiousguitarist]

I learned that chord voicing as an E chord. When analyzed it I could see it was G# E B and E again on the B string. So that voicing has two roots in it, one on the D and one on the B string. The B string is the easier one to follow for me because it’s the highest note in the chord. Hope that helps!

[@user-fi7dv4cz1d]

Hi guys, why do you bring some tutorials in fast mode. Alan from Switzerland.

[@curiousguitarist]

Hey there! I’m sorry but I don’t understand the comment, can you rephrase it please? Thanks!

[@chrispeleshenko9226]

That last chord was just a wierd spread voicing of a major chord.

[@curiousguitarist]

I know...I love it

[@JP1AO]

Hugh

[@splashesin8]

😊

[@dronai]

I heard "Hey Joe" right off the start

[@curiousguitarist]

Yeah baby~

[@maestrophilkell]

Traditional harmony goes through the circle backwards. That’s how I practice things.

[@curiousguitarist]

Either way works, fifths is Hey Joe, fourths is Autumn Leaves!

[@maestrophilkell]

@@curiousguitarist yes! As I listened to your examples I kept hearing Hey Joe in my head.

[@ibrajimenez2098]

I'm still working on learning my fretboard. I feel like some parts are still a mystery to me

[@curiousguitarist]

Yeah, I know that feeling too. These types of drills close those gaps very effectively.

[@ibrajimenez2098]

@@curiousguitarist that root note on B string is clutch. I'm mostly going blind on B and G strings haha

[@curiousguitarist]

@@ibrajimenez2098 once you map out the B string it all fills in quickly. Have you seen the octaves video here…?

[@curiousguitarist]

@@ibrajimenez2098 Learn the notes on the fretboard. Use Octaves kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2e4cpqfatODr6c

[@ibrajimenez2098]

@@curiousguitarist not yet! But I'll check it out! . Thank you!

[@charlesfellows8130]

HEY JOE...

[@curiousguitarist]

...where you goin' with that gun in your hand?

[@breathtimebreath4934]

🙏🙏🙏🙌🙌🙌🙏🙏🙏

[@curiousguitarist]

🙏🙏🙏🙌🙌🙌🙏🙏🙏

[@lesliel1182]

"And we'll put a happy little chord right over here"... sorry

[@curiousguitarist]

Love it!!