Music Theory For Guitarists! Ch.2 : The Major Scale

[@rocketblue60]

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I really appreciate that, RB6! Please check out my website www.song-bike.com to see my other learning materials like books, e-books, PDFs and of course more videos!

[@steveabril]

Jonathan you just took the fear out of Guitar Music Theory for me . Not to feed your ego -for you come across as being quite humble- but your a pleasure to sit with. A calming effect.

[@jkehew1]

Thanks, Steve! I've been working on a book to go along with my D-C-G Trick video - stay tuned ! I made a NEW D-C-G Trick video to go along with the book and you can see it here: www.song-bike.com. And I have LOTS of videos at www.song-bike.com available to members. Please check it out !! And please subscribe to my KZbin channel!

[@jeffasnar]

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[@grfx41]

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I really appreciate that, Gordon ! Big changes coming soon! By the way, here are 3 links to my 3 e-books: The Guitar: Week One www.fatfreecartpro.com/i/z117?card The Guitar: Month One www.fatfreecartpro.com/i/z6ys?card The DCG Trick: What Famous Bands Did With Easy Chords www.fatfreecartpro.com/i/yuut?card And I have LOTS of videos at www.song-bike.com available to members. Please check it out !! And please subscribe to my KZbin channel! Stay healthy and musical, Jonathan

[@DebasishOpu]

Man you are the best music teacher I've ever seen.

[@wmbex06]

I gotta say, I've been pluckn around with guitars for years and even had a few lessons a long time ago. I never was able to grasp the whole music theory thing other than figuring out what sounds good to me in my fumbling though familiar note and chord progressions. I am terrible a playing the guitar but I feel just after watching a few of your uploads I have already vastly improved my understanding of music and how its is reproduced onto an instrument in this case the guitar. Thank you for your efforts to create these lessons and I look forward to watching every one of them. I gotzs ta say , you gotz skillz!

[@jkehew1]

+Sasquatch 2000 Thanks Sasquatch ! That means a lot to me. Please check out my newest videos at www.song-bike.com. Other videos are at kzbin.info. And you can receive news, updates, giveaways and cools posts if you 'like' my facebook page: facebook.com/mysongbike.

[@richardbarton2567]

I love the music theory sessions. I have played off and on for many years and never really was taught theory. It is very satisfying to start getting a grip on this. Thank you.

[@jkehew1]

You're very welcome, Richard! More music theory videos at my website www.song-bike.com. By the way, here are 3 links to my 3 e-books: The Guitar: Week One www.fatfreecartpro.com/i/z117?card The Guitar: Month One www.fatfreecartpro.com/i/z6ys?card The DCG Trick: What Famous Bands Did With Easy Chords www.fatfreecartpro.com/i/yuut?card And I have LOTS of videos at www.song-bike.com available to members. Please check it out !! And please subscribe to my KZbin channel! Stay healthy and musical, Jonathan

[@richardbarton2567]

@@jkehew1 I sent a small donation yesterday in appreciation.

[@jkehew1]

Thanks so much Richard !!!!!

[@goldenglowladore3842]

Very well-explained!

[@jkehew1]

Thank you @goldenglowIadore3842! If you're interested I have a FREE Blues Guide PDF & video available at my website www.song-bike.com. And I do a KZbin guitar Q&A livestream Saturdays at 5pm ET - check it out ! (here is the playlist of dozens of past livestreams: kzbin.info/aero/PLDv6rn4Y4BTsleyZoZ632uE1CFS6MVD36)

[@lilchris26]

Your Lessons are very good and clear, I gave up last time I tried to learn guitar. I can read music and I play keyboard to a reasonable level, thanks to you I now understand more theory on the guitar and your lessons are helping me to get going and play.

[@jkehew1]

+lilchris26 Thanks LC ! Please check out my newest videos (including more music theory videos) at www.song-bike.com. Other videos are at kzbin.info. And you can receive news, updates, giveaways and cools posts if you 'like' my facebook page: facebook.com/mysongbike.

[@davidsholl5847]

It really help my guitar theory. Thank you.

[@huntergilbertson1893]

your a great teacher I'm getting a greater understanding because of these videos thank you for putting in the time and work to help us all out. It's much appreciated.

[@jkehew1]

hunter gilbertson Hunter, you're welcome ! Please subscribe to my channel (jkehew1) and you'll about all my new stuff...

[@WilliamTallman]

Ch 3 yet? Thank You bunches for these great THEORY lessons! I've taken many individual lessons and your videos are clearer than the teachers I've had from Berklee school of music, and music professors from our local university!

[@jkehew1]

William Tallman That's high praise ! Just posted Ch.3 today and Ch.4 is in the can.

[@joem109]

Well done, Jonathon. Perfect. Thanks.

[@345kobi]

I am certain I understand 100% of these first two videos on music theory. I can't imagine how the explanation could be better. THANKS.

[@jkehew1]

That's great to hear - THANKS !

[@billr.1230]

Your first two lessons are crystal clear. Also, after a week, I've finally gotten down two chords with only the occasional mistake.

[@jkehew1]

That makes my day, Bill! By the way, I've written several e-books you might be interested in: The Guitar: Week One www.fatfreecartpro.com/i/z117?card The Guitar: Month One www.fatfreecartpro.com/i/z6ys?card promo video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGG6gYp7jrpqb7s The DCG Trick: What Famous Bands Did With Easy Chords www.fatfreecartpro.com/i/yuut?card promo video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnnRcodjl8yhoLM Stay healthy and musical! Jonathan

[@joshfischer100]

I keep looking out the window for that pickup truck passing. :) Love your lessons, best I’ve found, will stick around.. Thanks much.

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Thanks for watching, Josh! Don't forget to subscribe - I'm hoping to reach 100k subscribers ! And check out my website: www.song-bike.com

[@larrymitchell1785]

Thank you so much. This helps so much. I’m new and not sure of anything.

[@jkehew1]

You're very welcome, Larry! By the way, I have great guitar books and e-books available for instant download at www.song-bike.com. On sale through April - 30% off! Promo code: thirty

[@kevinvella4585]

its all coming clearer, great thanks, looking forward to ch 3

[@jkehew1]

Kevin Vella Thanks Kevin ! More videos soon....

[@souhailamrani2505]

you are the best teacher i find in youtube so far .thanks a lot for your help

[@jkehew1]

souhail amrani Thanks Souhail !

[@larrymitchell1785]

Love your Style. Now it makes sense. 👍🇺🇸

[@jkehew1]

Thanks Larry! By the way I have a new e-book out, the third in a series... "The Guitar: Year One" You can find it at www.song-bike.com. Check it out! Jonathan

[@Fear08MX]

as someone who isn't familiar with music theory, i'm enjoying this! very helpful

[@PastorPaulLevesque]

Awesone, I am going to play in church, this is very helpful, keep up the good work, may God bless you in your tutering.

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[@marvincline9365]

Great Job. You have a new student. Old new student.

[@Nojack71]

These lessons are probably the most important aspects of theory for any beginning or even intermediate player needing to understand the guitar to confidently write and play songs. This will also help to figure out most popular songs written. A great simple approach. This is the way that I teach my friends who pick up guitar or bass. Breaking down key signatures will help you unlock the repeating patterns on the neck of the guitar. You will begin to understand the pattern of majors with whole step intervals and minors that have half step intervals. These will help with chord structure and solo melodies.

[@jkehew1]

Nojack71 Hi Nojack, thanks for your feedback. More theory videos coming soon !

[@omgabaddon]

I know this video is old, but still subscribed and liked, let's see how far this stuff goes! :D

[@jkehew1]

Thanks for watching, Hector - I have tons of newer videos ! Happy New Year ! Don't forget to subscribe - I'm hoping to reach 100k subscribers ! And check out my website: www.song-bike.com

[@stuartengland3331]

Enjoyed theory for guitarist chapter two is chapter three available yet

[@jkehew1]

stuart england More videos coming soon! Been teaching summer music camps for weeks now but I'm almost done. Stay tuned !

[@srwama]

Anxious for more theory. Well done. In the meantime, what would you suggest I watch after Music Theory Ch.2?

[@jkehew1]

Randy Winston Hi Randy, #3 coming soon !

[@charleschinden4075]

Hey you are cool man tqvm can you teach me how to use the major scales.

[@ajaded1]

I just donated to your page. I have been teaching myself guitar for a very long time. Over the years, I had managed to learn all of the open chords, and then, I went on with my life, because fuck barre chords. Barre chords have always been a pain in the ass (aside from B minor for whatever reason...I could always just play that one, and change to either G, D, C, E, or A without issue). Anyway, I always blew barre chords off with the rationale that you could play any song with open chords. One day last week, I watched one of your other videos, (The G-C-D trick) which led me to these music theory videos. I have been checking out your stuff for a few days. Now I understand the reasoning behind using barre chords, such as moving up and down the neck without having to change finger placement when switching chords. Now, I practice barre chords every day when I get home. Obviously, you give a shit about passing on knowledge. So I decided to give a shit about what you do and give back by donating. That being said, I am probably the laziest person on the planet. So if it took any effort to donate to your page, I wouldn't have. All I had to do was click on your name, sign into Paypal and throw you a few bucks for the time you are putting into this. Anyone who watches these videos and gets better should do the same.

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Hi. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge. I've already learned so much. I would like to donate but don't see a PayPal button on your KZbin channel home page. I'm a bit new to KZbin so may be user error but as far as I can tell don't see a button. Please let me know if I'm missing something.

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[@jeffasnar]

Hi Thank you very much for your reply. i am enjoying& developing my guitar skills with your lessons these days. I have few things to be clarified about your music theory series. do i have any right to communicate with you through your e.mail? I would be glad if you could provide that.

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+jeff asnar Hi Jeff, glad you enjoy the lessons ! My email is [e-mail].

[@KeesBoer]

Great lesson!!! Very well presented.... Some of these concepts take a while to understand... Kind of like Calculus, though once one understands it, it's pretty straight forward, but again, it was very well presented... I got a little question... Here in Bolivia, musicians tend to not use the system of ABCDEFG, etc... but they are always talking in terms of Do-Re-MI-Fa-So-La-Ti-Do.... Now, when they talk in terms of that, they will refer to every C-Cord as a "Do" even if that particular C-Cord is played within the key of G.... I've always taken this Do-Re-Mi... etc scale to be one that moves with whatever scale one plays it at... Sort of like you illustrated with the key of E and some others... Am I correct? Many times I have to talk in their musical language... So, when I talk about the G-Cord, I have to call it a "So" even when they are playing in the key of G... (I hope this makes sense) BTW, I would like to take a few SKYPE lessons, but with the Bolivian internet, at times, I don't know how this would work and it is never reliable....

[@jkehew1]

+Kees Boer Hi Kees, sorry I haven't returned your call yet ! Yes, the way I was taught we change the Do_re_mi concept for each key. So C is only Do when we're in the key of C. In the key of G, C would be called Fa. Regarding Skype lessons, I understand your concerns about the internet. It's not always reliable within the U.S.!

[@SatanTheSith]

Do you intentionally wear the same for each different series, or is it a strange coincidence? Good videos either way

[@Kazi_Tamaddun]

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[@jkehew1]

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[@joshkempen5151]

When will 3 be on here.

[@jkehew1]

Josh Kempen Hey Josh, thanks for asking. I just finished up a project I've been working on and now it's time to film more videos ! Stay tuned...

[@billr7114]

Thanks much, but where is the Chapter 3 you mentioned?...

[@jkehew1]

bill r Hi Bill, more videos coming soon ! I've been teaching summer music camps for weeks now. Just wish there were more hours in the day. But stay tuned! I really love doing these videos

[@billr7114]

jkehew1 Ok thanks much for the reply, take your time, just thought I missed it or something...did send you a small donation as a way of saying thanks for what you do.

[@pattiejenson7924]

It works now. 😊 Thanks though.

[@jkehew1]

You're welcome Pattie ! Please 'like' and subscribe and check out my newest videos at www.song-bike.com. Other videos are at kzbin.info. And you can receive news, updates, giveaways and cools posts if you 'like' my facebook page: facebook.com/mysongbike.

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[@mohamedadamadam4938]

For sure i ll

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actually now I'm watching u

[@pattiejenson7924]

Video two just keeps buffering. Chapter one is ok & even ch 3 works. What happened? 😐

[@jkehew1]

Sorry Pattie, I can't help with that. Have you tried it again ? Please 'like' and subscribe and check out my newest videos at www.song-bike.com. Other videos are at kzbin.info. And you can receive news, updates, giveaways and cools posts if you 'like' my facebook page: facebook.com/mysongbike.

[@KirillBezzubkine]

STOP WASTING TIME !!!!! Y would you repeat the same things 2-4 times?????!!!!!! Yes we f*cking know that the notes repeat on the 12 fret it s simple as you have 5 fingers on your left (AND SURPRISE !!!!!!) 5 fingers on right hand !!!!!!!! Less spam, more straight forward.

[@jkehew1]

Kirill Bezzubkine Hi Kirill, THANK YOU for your comment. For a few years now I've been posting these videos wondering when someone would notice that I repeat important points and talk as if the viewer was a beginning guitar player. Instead, everyone leaves really nice comments and they keep subscribing. Now I'm filming new videos because these website guys convinced me that with 32,000 subscribers I should start my own website! And I own a music school in my town where I teach people in person - I treat a lot of them like total beginners ! And no one ever complains, at least no one has the guts to. So that's why I'm glad you wrote what you did. Because it shows that at least one person out there really watched one of my videos and is brave enough to stand up and call me out on my teaching ability. Keep fighting the good fight and know that you're making the world a better place.

[@KirillBezzubkine]

jkehew1 though that was an emotional comment the lessons are pretty good. Just be more specific and straight forward. I dont think we are all kids here with lack of attention and memorizing issues.

[@DeeegerD]

jkehew1 Repetition is the key to learning - keep doing what you're doing and let those that get frustrated move the video slider lol. Just beginning and looking forward to more theory videos.

[@jkehew1]

Digger D I've been filming more theory videos - they will be a big part of the new website. Coming soon !