Theory Review: If You Know These 7 Things, You're Good!

[@ivanterrible7362]

The Bob Ross of guitar with a little affirmation that you are better at this than you thought.

[@cstpa1]

lol i was looking for this comment. very much reminds me of bob ross

[@akidodogstar5460]

Happy little guitar strings!

[@lukepanaccio5635]

“I don’t even think of it as sad anymore. It just feels human.” Thus spoke the dude.

[@kaushalsuvarna5156]

Seriously I was always confused, I never found the minor sound sad

[@m74568]

@@kaushalsuvarna5156 i couldnt even hear the difference between major and minor

[@matthewnijland]

This is the minor scale. The design is very human.

[@gdub999tub.]

One of the most profound statements I have heard in my 65 years.

[@joeurbanowski321]

Well.. it’s not uplifting..and bright and happy.. It can make you happy when you’re playing it.. ✌🏼

[@swampduck2609]

Your an incredibly gifted teacher. If there is anybody reading this who is just starting and overwhelmed by all the KZbin teachers. You found the right one.

[@EricHaugenGuitar]

Thanks man! I always try to keep it simple!

[@danabiondo9243]

Agreed. The Zen of Music. He must Be, Reading Zen Guitar. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🙏

[@davymoore]

Hi, Eric. I just wanted to say that after playing for 8 years I discovered your channel. The music theory lessons, or as I call them "guitar knowledge pills", really pushed me to start learning more, and develop this beautiful relationship I have with music now. It's been a year now, and to realize that my journey has just begun gives me such joy. You've created a beautiful thing here in this place. To all reading this I wish you the best, keep enjoying music and life.

[@EricHaugenGuitar]

That makes me so happy to hear! I really believe that we don't need to know EVERYTHING, because we can do so much with simple classic concepts!

[@akidodogstar5460]

@@EricHaugenGuitar You have a new subscriber, I love the condensed music theory and your way of teaching. Thanks!

[@DrProgNerd]

Most of this was a review for me but I have to say that your teaching method is outstanding. There are a lot of great players who aren't great at teaching. I think it's because they fail to see the material from the P.O.V. of someone who is starting out. This can lead to the student feeling like they are 'stupid' or that 'the material is too hard'. I absolutely loved the Philip Seymour Hoffman description of the minor flat five. When I've taught my friends 'some theory stuff', I noticed that they were intimidated by the chord names. I'd always tell them to just imagine that the chords were named Bob, Dave, Mike, etc. You wouldn't avoid someone because their name was Antonio Gustavo Hernandez-Reyes. They have a long name....but they're cool to hang out with. F# Sus 4 is cool to hang with too. Find out what group of friends hang well together and make music. Great lesson.

[@WesleyWattley-xy4fg]

True 😅🇬🇧

[@stevesoundsgood]

In many ways and on multiple levels, this brief and unassuming video has, at once, made me a better player, writer, teacher, and student. You've made something special here, and you are clearly cut from that same indescribable yet unmistakable cloth from which the world receives it's greatest teachers. Thank you for the insight and inspiration.

[@EricHaugenGuitar]

Thanks so much Stephen - I try to keep it simple, and chill!

[@matthewnijland]

Hit the nail on the head!

[@MiddleGrounded]

Thanks Stephen!

[@PittsburghTimeMachine]

This is it. This is the guitar instructor channel for me. All due respect to guys like Marty Schwartz, of course. You lay down a foundation, but you refer to musical ideas and artists who actually interest me (like Idles). It makes sense to learn from someone who likes and plays the same type of music I’m into.

[@marvo10]

Love your style dude. You are the Mr Roger's of KZbin guitar teachers!.

[@jeffrowlette]

I love your channel and the style and approach you teach. While I play with a much more dirty bluesy style, EVERYTHING you teach her applies. Absolute gold mine of essential knowledge 👌

[@joshnova9163]

Eric: love this video - from the clipboard presentation to the commentary on cliched progressions

[@Felipé.Mendez]

Woke up at 3am and found this video. Thought I'd take a look and just save to watch later. Had to watch it till the end, what a helpful lesson.

[@garyrochussen3430]

How the hell did I miss out on you until now?!? It feels like I'm going to be learning a lot from you. Your style of teaching is just so warm and encouraging! Going to dig deeper and see where we go. ❤

[@camclarkcountry]

I was sitting on a plateau for years with my brain just not connecting the final wires. This video just pushed me past that. Thank you

[@titichartay7216]

Great teacher ! This old muso loves your approach. Classically trained in wind - self taught in guitar.😊

[@jnh1]

Sometimes you watch a video and the content just clicks... this is one of those videos for me. Great lesson and really digestable. Even that bit about learning the notes on the fret board, so much easier to skip the inbetweens like you said, the gaps will fill in themselves. Thank you so much for this video.

[@chrismansfield7773]

I think this may be the single most important guitar teaching video on the internet 🤔 Nicely done Eric 😎😎

[@matthewnijland]

This. This video is why you are the guitar teacher everybody needs! Thanks for making theory less intimidating to us guitarists Eric!

[@Qdobafett]

This is everything you need to go out and write and play music with your friends and start booking gigs. Great video for people who are ready to start forming bands. Awesome lesson

[@linkert810]

Hah, the "amount" of surprise I felt when the seven things were listed straight up at the top of the description, no distinctions or hoops. Appriciate it Eric!

[@universalcloudmusic]

You have helped me in more ways than you know. I now feel so much more confident and free when creating and learning new guitar bits. It's completely changed the way I see and feel this instrument. thank you, thank you, thank you

[@richardrhodes8043]

After playing "cowboy" songs for most of my life, it is great to get into music theory and working these chord progressions. Yes, the Bob Ross of music. Looking forward for more of your knowledge.

[@lakervoxx597]

Dude, you have the calmest, coolest pedagogy . For me, this really works. Thank You. Good Man. ✌🏼Rock n Roll.

[@timheil5682]

Eric, you are a fantastic teacher and seem so genuinely excited about music and sharing your knowledge! As a lifelong guitar nerd and now a music educator I watch your videos to study your pedagogy and consider different musical perspectives. Your videos are invaluable and very inspiring - thanks for doing what you do.

[@macsarcule]

ERIC!!! THIS IS SO GREAT! No one has laid out a roadmap like this before for me, this is so helpful to have a direction and plan of progress. So cool to have a way towards a solid foundation. Thank you and so excited for the jazz sessions coming up! Thanks Eric! ✌️😌🎸

[@cristoff30]

Great lesson! You have a gift for teaching and I appreciate you sharing.

[@dr123hall]

Second all the excellent comments before me! Creativelabs big thumbs up for this 25 min. MasterClass! Golden door opens and suddenly 1-3-20 years of guitar playing gets expanded, or a boost plus the roadmap to go progressively further! Eric is “The Dude”.

[@robertyoshimaru9410]

"You have to prepare yourself to adapt" I love that. 💯 Life Application

[@woodstovehooters4558]

i think you and i are wired the same. your explanations are in my language and at the pace i’m at right now in my 40 years of guitar journey

[@keithbriscoe99]

That was a mainline Inspiration Injection ! I actually "know", or have done all this stuff... BUT... the way it was discussed and shown just had a different impact and I immediately started playing things I hadn't before. I've said it before, I'll say it again.... I really like this guy. And, thank you Eric.

[@bunglebenjoyer]

As an intermediate guitarist who since forgot his theory lessons/never developed his theory, I’ve been on a funky indie guitar chord island. I watched your video yesterday and I was mapping out the fretboard on the train home from work. Your voice and attitude are so chill, this is the perfect jumpstarter. Not condescending, but also not assuming everyone’s a pro (when you do, there’s no excuse to not bust out a piece of paper and/or hit that back button a few times.) You’ve earned my sub, hope to see you again soon

[@ahbaizt2724]

The music that you play at the start is so lovely.😢 I would love to listen that backing music full version. ❤😢 It really touch my heart.

[@bigke0x64]

I knew all the things on the video but i watched entirely because i love how it's made, it's realy relaxing. Love your style, you are a great teacher!

[@Jake-uw6bh]

All these comments really say it all! You have a new subscriber sir and i look forwarding to growing my ability and skill with this awesome knowledge!

[@zackthefreeman]

I stumbled on your video based on my algos. I've been at this for about 27 years so nothing is really new here, but I'm totally subscribing because I love the way you're presenting this info. The little bits you add from your personality are just so relatable. There's also never any harm in revisiting the material as I've often overlooked things over the years and you never know when seeing/hearing it from another angle is gonna cause a breakthrough. Anyway, I'm ramblin so I guess I'll keep ramblin on. Thanks for the content mate.

[@lairlair2]

13:03 this is how I feel, swimming between islands and once I'm there I'm not sure what for 🤔 thanks for helping building bridges!

[@jacksonmighell4042]

I love how you explain theory in practical and scale-able ways! It is hard to overestimate how much this has helped me enjoy the learning process. Thanks Eric!

[@ILikeToPlay]

Love the emphasis on brevity and tidbits of wisdom. Inviting viewers to apply the fundamentals is definitely the way to go, you just learn it more deeply that way.

[@LennartVangenSinnerud-u8g]

Your personality quickly made you one of my favorite teachers here on YT ! 😃 Subscribed !

[@ericbell812]

A classic lesson Eric, one of your best among so many greats. You moved me to tears with the Bob Dylan arrangement - your tone on this one is just so beautiful.

[@EricHaugenGuitar]

Thanks man! Praise be to the almighty Bob!

[@danhusband6154]

Thanks so much for boiling this down man… I’m running out to the garage right now with my scrap paper and sharpie and getting to work!

[@JCFern]

Have only recently discovered your channel, and I love your content! This particular lesson video is just gold!

[@giuseppecannata8]

Dude you are the best guitar teacher on KZbin I don’t understand how I’ve only just found your channel! Thank you!

[@ForTheLoveOfGuitars]

Geez, I don't think I have seen a clearer, easier way to understand this concept than what is shown here. This is the guy I wish I had taken lessons from back in the beginning. Lucky to have him here posting these videos. HUGE thumbs up to this guy.

[@createmedialabs]

Great video!! Thanks for putting together a Master class in 25 mins. You are a great teacher, keep up the good work!

[@DIYTutorialGuy]

You are one of the best teachers on KZbin! Not to mention that you bring a really relaxing vibe to your videos that have a calming effect. Excellent work!

[@TheLakeJake3]

Eric I always learn something from you that inspires me to pick my guitar and listen to what I’m playing in a way where things don’t sound as stale if only just for a while. It’s the best feeling in guitar though. Cheers!

[@AriaMehr648]

The way you delve into every facet of music is incredible, extraordinary, and delightful. Thank you very much. From iran with love❤🎉

[@robertcanedo7607]

of the many tutorials I've used, your's is the most academic, and complete. Thanks

[@alyakblu3]

I’ve only watched two videos and you are easily my favorite teacher on the internet

[@douglasaxtell]

Friday evening with a glass of wine, my 1982 S-500 and Eric's Caged Zen really is fun and relaxing. I find myself taking it further and bending and sliding too. Thank you Eric

[@onewayoutnine]

Ya know, you got a lot a damn gall, telling me that I’m here watching videos on KZbin because I’m looking for information…..oh no….. you’re right. And I learned something. Thanks for the extremely concise presentation. Now go get a small table to put in front of you to hold your clip board. Now I have to go do some homework that should have done when I was in high school.

[@boomerdell]

Another outsitanding session with Eric Haugen...yes! So well done, Good Sir, so well done.

[@trinity95624]

Just discovered this cat and he is excellent. He knows how to present material. Liked, Subscribed, bought tab, sent money, oh, and scheduled lessons.

[@cinquettitt6161]

The track at the start and at the end of the video is so beautiful, it has a THE BAND-"The Weight" feel☺

[@gregtempleton7385]

I really enjoyed this Eric. Thanks for putting this video out. Helps a player of 15 years start to apply more theory to their playing.

[@greghart6489]

the best guitarist teacher I've ever heard. I came in on your video of rhythm guitar I'm scrolling along and I backed up because your playing messed me up. I came back and wow!!!.

[@malcolmsanderson6045]

What a fantastic video for pulling all this together. Thank you. I found this very helpful and well presented.

[@dustdevilz4771]

I’ll come back to this. Great.

[@AuntAlnico4]

Them pistons are hitting now ! Thanks for the lesson! ! Your amp is super cool and sound like the SRT Henry that Doug and Pat have and use !

[@bluearmy4228]

Thanks for this really informtive lesson, Eric. I've always played by ear and you've encouraged me to start learning the vocab of music. Cheers pal!

[@niteshjungthapa6516]

you are the GOAT of teaching guitar . This lesson was so awesome .

[@rosegeaber7533]

Dude! You are a musical genius instructor! Keep teaching!!

[@MaxBt14]

I really dig in your guitar lessons, I love your way of teaching. Thank you Mr Haugen

[@janetrivers7332]

Awesome, simplified. Very approachable and easier to dig in, thanks!!! So much

[@KeithVincentmusic]

There is something really special about your style and vibe. This lesson plan is excellent and gave me so much to think about while also giving my thoughts a clear direction. My metaphorical hat is off to you, friend! I look forward to checking out more of your content as this is the first video of yours I have seen.

[@liampezzano]

I just want to say "How that makes chords" is the lesson i took from this channel that took me places, and helped me fall in love with guitar again. Thanks as always.

[@EricHaugenGuitar]

Whoah that's an ANCIENT vid on mine - I was so young!

[@liampezzano]

@@EricHaugenGuitar The last three years aged all of us by 10. But I still check in and learn more.

[@michael_caz_nyc]

Great teacher. He makes everything simplified, non-intimidating and easily digestible. I hit like & subscribe. Always Learn something useful on this channel.

[@alex.y.z]

I don't know if I prefer your kitchen or your living room (or if they're the same but with a different angle) but in any case they're both as clean and clear as your teaching.

[@coastercook]

Thanks, Eric. Bring on the next lesson. I'm ready.

[@samiirai]

Two minutes in and I'm subscribed. I'm lazy like that I don't know the notes, I know all the key and shapes that make the sounds I need to play by ear. But you blew my mind using logic, I just hate memorizing, adhd be like BOOOOOOOORING. You made the boring part of learning seem very logical-must-do and that takes away the boring. 12min in, dude is the best teacher I have found. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@doncarlosderush1500]

Thanks, Duder! I needed this so bad! Looking forward to Jazz for Rockers! Much appreciated!

[@hansgruber9093]

Dude you are so watchable 😂 best lessons ever. Just wanted to say I appreciate it.

[@Mauitaoist]

I love your approach to teaching thank you for all the help you've given many people

[@ElrondHubbard_1]

Thanks for, especially, the common progressions part of the lesson. I knew you were going to say Street Legal! Probably my favorite Dylan.

[@upton_ogood]

So pleased I found you. I've been playing for 45 years and have never absorbed some of this until just now. Your teaching style suits me perfectly, I was not familiar with the reference terms you used (except The Weight), and I don't get the Hoffman guy thing, don't know who he is or his relevance, The Dylan song Baby Please Stop Crying was evocative of the time as it was a hit on the UK singles chart. Subscribed.

[@hrishimittal]

Philip Seymour Hoffman… that cracked me up 😂 Love your channel, Eric!

[@gilmendez9022]

Excellent lesson! Taught in a very easy way to understand.

[@jeffmerriam9352]

Thank you.

[@EricHaugenGuitar]

Thanks so much Jeff!

[@taylorhigashi]

Thanks!

[@EricHaugenGuitar]

Thanks so much man!

[@jadelyel]

hey eric i like the way you explain things, thanks for the knowledge ! I've never really understood modes or why you would want to re-number scales but after doing the minor scale with your explanation its making more sense. Im starting to have a better understanding of intervals in general so thank you !

[@MrAOdom1966]

I love this video ... Your humor made it twice as enjoyable

[@MrMuleA]

lover and enjoyed your video. when I started watching I realized your the guy with the fender mustang I seen before. I have a 72 mustang... going to check out more of your videos... Thanks

[@stargazer440]

Dude. That intro tune is butter. You rule.

[@1sylvan1]

I just discovered your channel. Love your teaching style, and will definitely be perusing your video's and learning. Thanks

[@ifeelnopressure]

I've spent the past few days practicing vamping with quartal harmonies and learning Barry Harris' 6th diminished scale, so I'm very excited about Jazz for Rockers (hopefully this means more Steely Dan).

[@YUMI1033]

The master Barry Harris! so sad he passed recently but what a life! and thank GOD for youtube and all his amazing videos still on here

[@EricHaugenGuitar]

I won't be getting to Barry's level, but you WILL hear "Black Friday" :-)

[@Hesohi]

I am so glad I subscribed to your channel. I never get commercials when I view your content. Fair Play, Bravo!!

[@EricHaugenGuitar]

Thanks Douglas! Some skippable vid ads run on my older videos, but I prefer to get right to the teachin'!

[@brianreslow9599]

Eric, very informative. I will be working on the 7 things this week. Thanks.

[@thFaust]

Thank you for this. I realized that I was stuck with the lazyness of using the relative major nashville numbers for minor keys, even though sonically I was aware that it's not quite right.. That was a great breakdown and I'll try to give the minors more respect in the future. :D

[@scottburns2345]

Love that backing track! and yes I'm part of your True Fire lessons, awesome!

[@stephenowen5229]

Yea, Eric's TrueFire course on the CAGED system is a must have!!!!

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

Very nice video. I'm at the learning my fretboard stage, but making progress. I want to master major triads, then I'll take on minor and diminished. Just one geek comment, you talked about the I IV V I as being the PAC, or Perfect Authentic Cadence. It's only a PAC if the root note is in the soprano, otherwise it's an IAC, or Imperfect Authentic Cadence. I'm learning on my ukulele, so that would only be I6 chords, or first inversions.

[@al1976-v7m]

Really nice tidbits of information. Made me realize i know more than i thought, but also helped me grow my knowledge.

[@Thomass42]

Eric, first I want to thank you for being such a wonderful and calm teacher. Besides all the knowledge that you provide, what is the time you would suggest to take each day to practice? And please do not say "5 minutes" ;)- Or the other way around - how much time do you spent to play or practice or how much time did you take when you where younger.

[@EricHaugenGuitar]

I actually would say 5-20 minutes a day is plenty! Consistency is the key though!

[@TheUlesifah701]

What’s up Eric! I just stumbled across your channel and holy shit I’m glad I did …. I’ve been wanting to get into some music theory and you speak my language!! I keep putting it off instead of diving in because I don’t like how people explain it …. Until now …. I’m gonna have to go through your channel and catch up on your stuff !! Just wanted to say hello and thank you for actually giving me a sigh of relief and some excitement about lightly beginning to tackle this.

[@misterknightowlandco]

Jazz for rockers!?!? You’ve been reading my mind! Looking forward to it. Great content as always :)

[@ljsub88]

Köszönjük!

[@EricHaugenGuitar]

Thanks so much man!

[@robertgutierrez83]

Can you elaborate on the connection between Phillip Seymore Hoffman and diminished chords?

[@MaTTheWish]

Minor 7 flat 5, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Next week we'll go over the Heath Ledger chord. lol

[@goldcoastschoolofguitar9436]

He calls chords with really long, scary names, Phillip Seymour Hoffman chords as both have very long names.

[@MaTTheWish]

@@goldcoastschoolofguitar9436 River Phoenix chord.

[@wblynch]

It’s easier on piano where I learned it. I always thought of the seventh chord as flat 3, flat 5. Much faster for my brain than minor diminished.

[@EricHaugenGuitar]

Our brains tend to turn off when we see a long chord name. "minor seven flat five" is the same amount of syllables as "Philip Seymour Hoffman" If we can remember that great actor, we can remember those chords :-)

[@DavidLeeKing]

Thanks so much! Got some tips. Oddly enough, I learned most of this from bass playing at my church. Quickly discovered that if I knew the major scale on a bass, I could pretty much play every song pretty easily. So - yay for patterns! And then I discovered that it also worked great for guitar. Just took me 30+ years to learn. Or ... I could have just watched your video 🙂

[@yearofrolling]

Your videos make me so happy.

[@codyleonard6927]

Thank you Eric!! Really looking forward to Jazz Rock next month. 😂 appreciate you putting this stuff out here for us.