Josh Smith - How to Start Playing Through Changes

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[@ozanenginsal5029]

He is telling the story of how he learned to play the guitar like it all happened last Wednesday. Brilliant man.

[@wesleyc.4937]

That was one hell of a week!

[@nevenduzanec9259]

This is beyond fantastic! Music theory, music history, the best soloing tips I've ever heard, and a personal story. A million dollar lesson, right there. Only it's free! Hats off to you, good sir.

[@djSmokeShow]

Totally agree! Exactly my thoughts before scrolling down to the comments section.

[@Warhawk1952]

I love this guy, I can practice 24-7 and I'll never be half as good. Incredible!!

[@BigJimMartinGuy]

This was one of those "the more you learn the more you realize you don't know" moments for me.

[@LeeJCander]

Snap!

[@lancecass8997]

I felt the same way a few years ago, watching him cover this lesson. It motivated me to start theory from scratch. Now, re watching him cover this lesson, it makes sense, when once it absolutely did not. Save this lesson, go back and learn all your notes on fretboard if you haven't already, and then learn chords in each key. I also learned my triads to do this. It took some time and hard work, but then come back to this lesson, and apply his practice technique, and bam! Good luck, the work is worth it!

[@tonymikolich5873]

the deeper you go the deeper it gets!

[@donl2836]

@@LeeJCander😮😮

[@slydogtom]

Aren’t you glad it happened? I don’t ever want to get to the point of where I know it all. I’m just a man, and so thankful that there is so much knowledge crying out in the streets that the journey never ends. For an added treat, do it on one chord and then change it the next time through. There’s a million ways to subvert their expectations, and he just showed you a very important one. Good luck in your journey, brother.

[@williamarendell5328]

I will never hear any of this the same way agian. This is one of those moments where I learned something and picked up the guitar and my playing changed.

[@JoshSmithGuitar]

I love to hear that

[@stephennash3143]

​@@JoshSmithGuitar I've rewatched this video a few times now. It's really changing how I see the fretboard. I picked up the guitar and really tried to pick apart what it really means to spell out the chords for the first time. Definitely an "AHA" moment for me. Thanks so much Josh!

[@acidfilth2007]

Same. Complete A-HA moment. More education like this and I might actually get somewhere.

[@JimmyRadloff]

Guys like Josh have played an listened to so much blues and jazz, they can think in terms of notes and music in a way that most people are simply not able to. It's like listening to a foreign language to people who aren't fluent in music theory and know every note on the fretboard. It takes a long time to get that good and have that kind of fluency on a guitar. There are no shortcuts, you just have to practice and learn it.

[@JoshSmithGuitar]

Thanks for the kind words

[@malcolmcarter1994]

This is the coldest, most validating intro playing i've seen all day! excited to watch this now

[@bjohnson515]

I have always felt the important part of learning from great players is to find out what they are thinking.....not trying to copy note for note. and Josh, you do a great job of letting us into your head. Thanks.

[@Jay-lr3me]

That is very true. Some note for note is good tho, teaches you new ways to phrase stuff

[@jsherrydds]

Back in the late ‘70’s in college, Count Basie’s band played for a campus party. No joke! I had no idea who Freddie Green was at the time, but i stood on his side of the stage in total awe of his facility with chords. It seemed like every strum was a new shape, a new inversion, and continuois motion! Thanks Josh for showing us your musical path and your inspiration.

[@ianrickey208]

Man, I don’t understand 99% of what Josh is saying but I am friggin’ hooked! Please, please keep it coming!

[@jgl2222]

Keep on listening. You’ll get it!

[@tyshred9251]

Just keep playing man. You have these crazy breakthrough moments throughout your playing Everyone gets them at different points and its random but it all makes sense at some point. Juat takes dedication and practice. Real practice lol dont just noodle. You will progress so fast if you practice correctly. Tons of people noodle for years, then actually start playing and learning many years in and wishthey did it from the start, I've seen it many times. Hope you stick with it! You are in the right place for sure. Josh is THE MAN.

[@SteveCarroll2011]

Chord superimposition. Get Ted Greene’s Chord Chemistry and study the section on Blues (and the numerous turnarounds). You don’t have to play all the chords, you can play lines that represent the chords at certain points (this is really what Josh is saying). Ted also has a couple of single note soloing books out, the second one has ideas about playing over changes and things like melodic patterns, useful scale fingerings, etc. These two books will change your guitar life.

[@Boogieplex]

@@tyshred9251 So in your opinion what does”practice correctly “ mean specifically?

[@tyshred9251]

@@Boogieplex dont waste time noodling. Make your practice count. Actually try learning new stuff. Find some excercises to do. Start learning theory. All those are good things to do. Do I really have to say that though? Josh is a perfect place for any guitarist to learn from. Beginner or Pro. Josh will teach you some cool shit. He is awesome. Tomo fujita is another amazing teacher. Triads are so important.

[@darrenjones417]

Awesome stuff, if you don’t understand this listen to it over and over again until it sinks deep into your subconsciousness. There is some powerful information about playing through the changes in this lesson.

[@thomasmartinscott]

The biggest thing I learned from this is how much I still have to learn! Very inspiring! Thank You!

[@ScottBreault]

Josh, you demonstrated and verbally explained things in a way I've never heard it before. You opened my eyes and ears to things that I've been trying to figure out for years. Now if I can just get my chubby little fingers to do what I'm hearing in my head! Thank you, man! This video made my head explode!

[@JoshSmithGuitar]

Thanks so much!

[@ricardoneves5094]

have been looking for this video all my life thanks Josh!

[@JoshSmithGuitar]

Happy to help!

[@Taylor-kd6lr]

You’re playing is so freaking musical Josh. You don’t even need a band behind you. You are quickly moving your way up into my favorite guitarists list. I will be getting all your cds now. Well done!

[@styledrudeboy8312]

I never get sick of hearing Josh talk about his journey of musical discovery. Makes him super relatable and easy to understand

[@JoshSmithGuitar]

Thanks!

[@hashrev9245]

ahhhh haaaa finding lessons right when you need them is priceless thanks dude

[@gregrobinmatt]

This video contains gold that takes the music theory and turns it into real music. . I was close to giving up on my playing. Getting bored with my sound. Felt like 10 doors opened up all at once. Josh, I will forever remember who it was that taught me all of this. Thank you so much.

[@denniscoverband4369]

Josh this a great boil down summary of concepts that can seem intimidating at first. I’ve always appreciated teachers that give short but dense lessons packed full of knowledge to work on, especially in plain language. Awesome work brother !

[@billsims1033]

I love the way the answering phrases at 0:08 for example utilise the Grant Green like lines . More to the point the solo is so coherently constructed. A joy Josh!

[@johnharrison7682]

What a GREAT lesson! Thanks, Josh!

[@picknngrinn]

So generous of you to share your insights with us! Thank you Josh.

[@Zolthan1a]

Gosh Josh! It's just brilliant.

[@fviannaval]

This is really great, very useful! Thanks a lot, Josh!

[@dhruvalance1323]

Josh, what a beautiful playing and sharing, thank you

[@SeaCryptWeave]

youre a legend! thanks for sharing this channel online!

[@epilot7487]

Dude, You make a lot of sense! Thanks for sharing this.

[@itsjohnnymillion]

This is SO MUCH information, in a good way.

[@baronsnobolla6393]

Great playing and lesson Josh!!!! Thank You!!!

[@sebastianmarko4273]

This man is blowing my mind!

[@fiddlefolk]

Great Great Lesson Josh! Thank you!

[@michaelwade9455]

Always inspiring us to reach for more. Thanks Josh, great lesson!

[@joerogers9788]

This is a gem of a video, thanks Josh! Best lesson out there imo

[@GazMoz78]

This is great stuff! Gonna have to watch it a few more times I think.

[@dedballoons]

This video is kicking my ass and I'm literally a third of the way through. Gonna sub because this dude got theory chops.

[@SuperBatiskaf]

Super duper jazz blues lesson that heard! Thanks a lot, Josh!

[@visionalpeace6910]

Josh, you explained this really well. I wish I learned it like this in my early days of playing. Thanks you!

[@mlem567]

Excellent. My brain is buzzing!

[@kilterkaos1]

8 months later I revisited this lesson. I get it now! So many options and so many notes. I’m hearing the chord changes in my playing. But, when chords change so fast especially in turnarounds, it’s still a work in progress. I can see myself spending years on this! This is a lesson worth learning, thanks for posting this!

[@danielransome]

Great lesson and I also love the tone. Thanks

[@ganazby]

Light years beyond awesome. Beautifully played and demonstrated. Thank you.

[@StasGatilov]

Mind blowing information. It opens up so many possibiities! Need time to digest it, though. Thank you, Josh!

[@johnbell792]

this man is giving away gold. thanks for the video

[@jacobrubin5700]

Thanks Mr Smith for this wonderful lesson 🙏

[@TheFeelButton]

Keep playing through those changes! Cheers Josh!!

[@r0mangpt]

Thank you for playing beautiful music and sharing this vital information 👏

[@JasonHobbsGuitarist]

sounds great josh! cheers!

[@thomaswalton9354]

Thank you Josh, since I have been following you I have learnt so much, and it's really made an impact on my playing.

[@jimmaveety6343]

Super useful lesson and demonstrations Josh. TY !!

[@RobertoDiPaola]

Such a deep lesson in such a simple way. The real thing 👍👍👍😊

[@veco5731]

Wow, amazing video. You made it all connect thank you so much

[@analogblues9606]

Josh, I love the way you spell it out! Makes it easier to understand! You’re a great teacher as well as a player! Thank you!

[@konstantinmatyukhin9536]

cool! I will review this video many times, a lot of useful information! thanks

[@jmwise80]

I’m going to be watching this one a lot. Thank you! This is a big eye opener for me.

[@SidBonkers51]

As always I came for the lesson and left in awe of your playing...

[@pedalhardPDX]

20 min of pure gold! Thank you! More clarity in that explanation that any other "playing over/through the changes" vid on KZbin.

[@zstricker]

This video was so densely packed with insight... Subscribed for more. Thank you for this content.

[@motorcaster57]

I finally knew enough to learn something from this lesson.... Been a long time coming.... He is the bomb!!!

[@Strumbum01]

I’ve watched a few vids of you explaining these concepts Josh. They’re all so very eye opening, but this ones the best! Thank you for sharing and God bless!

[@wiliancastillo6496]

Wow, so much awesome information!. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!.

[@LozBlain]

Mate that was spellbinding. You walk us through this voyage of discovery so well. Many thanks!

[@luddeblaesild]

This is like...the only instructional video you'll ever need! 😍

[@doyleallen3762]

WoW! This was a whole course summarized so nicely. Thanks Josh! Amazing! ♥ Love your course$ and talent!

[@homeworldmusic]

Listened in for about 2 minutes and had to subscribe. Thanks to YT for recommending your channel. Great playing, great presentation, laid back but deep and understandable.

[@Davexmr]

I think this is one of the best video I've ever seen on youtube

[@ollitrop46]

Fireworks in my brain!! Great video Josh.

[@georgesember9069]

Sounds so good! Sorry I can’t think of anything more elegant to write!

[@jason-ow8cq]

So much information in this video. I periodically come back to it and learn something new.

[@bradcoffman7395]

My light bulb is still off but I'm working on it! Always a pleasure to listen and learn from JS.

[@BillAltman]

Killer lesson Josh!

[@cjsterlace]

Thank you Josh Smith

[@rolandguilford8301]

Just wonderful!

[@mr.kilpatrick2991]

Josh - great teaching - you provided great insight and you are a great player

[@christopherkern-ali4900]

This is the best lesson i have every heard. Thank you for sharing Josh, you're doing us all a huge favor.

[@terrybanks5063]

Josh, what a lesson, cheers dude! This is my 4th time watching it and I'm sure it will be another 8 or more to get my head round the concepts. This is one cool lesson, there aren't many teachers or players that can get their ideas across so well. Cheers dude!

[@SomeKindOfMadman]

Amazing musician, amazing lesson, Josh! You're a living legend. This lesson has so much knowledge. Thank you for sharing this with all of us.

[@csharpminorseven]

Absolutely brilliant video Josh - truly ear opening! Thank you is an understatement!! 👍👍👍

[@samturnbull8901]

Thanks Josh! I never understood playing over/through the changes until I heard you explain your approach. Really helps make sense of it all. Cheers and hope to catch you in the UK again once this shit is all over! 👊

[@ChrisBuonoGuitar]

Well done, Josh.

[@keslutes]

Josh smith, you are the MAN‼️💪🏼🤘🏼 Definitely a huge inspiration!!! THANK YOU! 🙏🏼

[@jvbluesville3426]

God bless you!! I feel like you just opened my eyes, thank you for the diminished chord explanation

[@sid5156]

Just subscribed. Thank you for the video. I've got alot to learn, but I know this will help tremendously!! Again thank you. Take care

[@alessiograziani6355]

19 minutes and 34 seconds of pure joy... Many thanks!

[@davideperi2644]

The best guitar lesson in my life! Many thanks

[@iLanFrid]

Thank you Josh for sharing this content. You, Guthrie and Ford Thurston are really helping us Rock EVH guys move along to this approach. Most of us were mostly concentrating on shred guitar techniques and totally removed from Jazz approaches.

[@slydogtom]

That’s the way it’s done, josh! You’re as talented and hardworking as they come. I’m a big fan, and you keep it up.😊

[@JasminT249]

Thanks Josh! Really stepped up my comping and solos!

[@alexmackrill9305]

This might be the most valuable guitar video on all of KZbin.

[@rafakrasicki914]

Josh that's a beautiful piece of work, telling stories that take a listener through (not over) different levels of musical development. Custom made for me. Saved. Thanks a lot.

[@barrysebastian9584]

You have a very personal, calm and rational way of presenting what could be some very technical material. I think you have a natural knack for this, Josh! It took me a long time (pre YT days) to figure out symmetrical scales and how they can connect things. Well done😄👍.

[@deweydecimal1446]

I never realized your musical genius. Thanks for sharing your story.

[@cliffb2454]

Thank you so much. I've been work on and off on this sort of stuff for years. This is the clearest and most down to earth explanation I've seen. I now have more confidence to use these ideas. It's stunning that you have clearly outline so much in under 20 minutes.

[@SFSGH]

This is soo beautiful and deep. Tnx

[@mikemorris2159]

Best lesson I've seen from you Josh. Great explanations. May take forever but I'll grab one fraction at a time. Thanks for sharing !!!

[@Polarcito4]

Amazing lesson. Thank you man. Very appreciated.

[@yhld215]

Precious. He wholeheartedly shared every corner of his past curiosity and discoveries

[@Tzaltochnie1]

I have learnt a lot of theory this past year, I can follow everthing your saying. But playing it as tasty as Josh is something totally different. Great video. Subscribed! Keep it up Josh.

[@MarkSandles]

Awesome lesson...Thanks for the information Josh. Looking forward to sounding more jazzy.

[@sfcrotty]

“Whoa. That’s why they call it a turnaround!” I die. Thank you for this awesome video.

[@harua23]

One of the BEST guitar teaching videos! This is close to the whole ball game. Keep ruling Josh!

[@yannicklambert-briere650]

Thanks for this amazing guitar lesson, so inspiring.