Learning the Fretboard with Arpeggios Part 1

Join Sean Daniel and Justin Mitchell as they explore the wondrous and classy world of arpeggios with a beautiful cheese and cracker platter.
Learn how to make minor and major arpeggios over multiple octaves on guitar.
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[@rabinrai5203]

Best teacher on KZbin I’ve found so far, simple to understand, no click bait, straight to the point, well organised.

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks so much!

[@pedestrian_0]

It's a good feeling when some months ago I couldn't fully grasp this concept, but I'm back and get everything.

[@DomesticTruther]

IKR

[@aeea3306]

Me too

[@Patriot2452]

You are probably the best guitar teacher I've listened to. Your so chill, and you know what people want to do on the guitar. Thank you!

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks so much!

[@JensLarsen]

You should use food in all your collaboration videos! Really adds another dimension to it!

[@seandaniel23]

Anytime you're stateside Jens I've got a cheese plate waiting for ya ;)

[@JensLarsen]

Sean Daniel Thanks Sean! I will keep that in mind!

[@bestminioneverful]

Jens you're the man! I've learned a great deal from you

[@richardwilliamsmusic]

Wow man, favorite guitar teacher on youtube EVER! Straight to the point, full of content, knowledgeable and entertaining. What more could I ask for?

[@seandaniel23]

Man thanks so much for reaching out! I'll keep em coming!

[@thomasfurey00]

A foot massage.

[@Ma_Tian_Chi]

I finally understand the concept of being charmingly douchey.

[@seandaniel23]

Yessss!

[@jesterruth1238]

This makes me happy

[@geraldhenrickson7472]

Be aware the consequences of the D-word around the wrong person.

[@ricardo.i.i.i]

G Henrickson shut it up

[@christianzelaya6361]

This is the best channel. No showoffs. Simple yet deep lessons.

[@markstone2153]

This is guitar gold, so clear! Thanks guys from Glasgow, Scotland!

[@asiahevqq3556]

Can I just say a big Thankyou I’ve just started out learning my arpeggios. Looking through these videos I can see You guys have put together some really great resources here that I’m sure will benefit so many people like myself. Awesome!!

[@seandaniel23]

So happy to help!

[@seanenglish3002]

Ian taught me to connect the parts of the guitar also. Neverlost was an eye opener for me too. Great video guys.

[@seandaniel23]

Stich is the best!

[@seanenglish3002]

@@seandaniel23 It's the combination of you two guys. I have never been more optimistic about learning how to play guitar as I have been since finding you two.

[@jamessbca]

I love the story about the guy at the coffee shop with the books :) I'm 1.5-2 years into studying, and I realized the importance of arpeggios a couple months ago - mind blown.

[@seandaniel23]

Keep it rockin!

[@bestboy897]

such a great straight to the point lesson, i consider myself an intermediate but going back to the grass roots levels makes things crystal clear thanks again Sean

[@seandaniel23]

Happy to help as always Fazeel!

[@moeainwentzel9937]

very helpful i started off with an arpeggio style and got stuck to it but always felt i will nevr be a good guitar player. you guys shows a different way. thanx

[@s.sbless9999]

I had the realisation that you can "memorize" pretty much every seemingly complex scale and arpeggio by breaking it down into a pattern of a few notes and transposing it down rather than drilling all the scale diagrams into your head. Then I found your channel, if it had been the other way around I think I would of progressed much faster. I can't believe the whole concept of chunking in this way isn't taught by everyone because it makes so much more sense.

[@seandaniel23]

I hear ya! Everyone learns in different ways but this was always the best way for me to think about it.

[@_arman_]

Great teachers, great dynamic - very valuable for me, thanks!

[@mortenfunch6840]

Seriously your friends reaction to the cheese is so priceless omg.

[@seandaniel23]

He's a classy man.

[@veritasgnosis153]

Hey man, great video. I'm looking forward to the entire series. I've been in a wicked rut for like two years and this first video has already opened my eyes and mind a lot. Thank you.

[@seandaniel23]

Great to hear it! Keep on rockin!

[@efrainarroyave3614]

excellent! It makes real sense to master Arpeggios ...

[@mirmali2710]

This was the best introduction to arpeggios ever done here on KZbin. Thanks!

[@tres913]

Excellent. Can't wait to see where this series goes.

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks! We're hoping to do a bunch of vids on it.

[@suveerrathore2059]

Thank you Sean and Justin. All your videos are extremely helpful. :)

[@thomasbarchen]

Alright I'm in! Another useful lesson. Thanks!!!

[@seandaniel23]

Happy to help! Thanks for reaching out man!

[@danielrenaud3985]

Such a good teacher....love how the minor arrpegieo sounds

[@malloc_01]

Great lesson - can't wait to see the next one

[@seandaniel23]

Today is the day!

[@christianzelaya6361]

"We didn't play... but the spirit is there". Just like my worship band.

[@Rohitchowdhury999]

Thanks a lot it’s the best video about Arpeggios on any platform that I have come according.... it was really helpful

[@believerbaeha1764]

Thx for the lesson sean and justin

[@joshmalloymusic]

these are so helpful thank you for the work you put into the videos🙏🏼

[@someguyfromcali]

Love this video and have watched all of the videos in the series multiple times and its really helped my playing, thanks Sean!

[@NagoyaHouseHead]

I've been playing for thirty years in singer songwriter rhythm style. Now finally decided to branch into some lead stuff. And I can say as a scientific fact that Sean rocks >>> hard !!!

[@marcmartinez847]

Thanks for the lesson guys ... and the inspiration !

[@Ly2744]

Nice. I really liked that sound.

[@seandaniel23]

The beauty of arpeggios!

[@scottdoremus4735]

You guys really take the mystery and as Sean would say, THE BORING out of the basics. Thanks much.

[@redwalrustmnc5256]

Pretty chessy but I liked it.

[@seandaniel23]

Hey oh!

[@draineddestiny7521]

♟

[@joso8801]

how so? i never heard any reference to chess.

[@pedestrian_0]

♟♟

[@Chimp_No_1]

Really interesting and helpful. Thanks.

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks for watching!

[@EdevardHvide]

Why was there negative energy towards Ian, he is love :(

[@seandaniel23]

Because I'm jealous that his beard is nicer :(

[@verandi3882]

oh well I guess he's also jealous of your hair lol

[@brenthoward8261]

Really enjoyed this one. Thanks guys !

[@aurel344]

Awesome, thank you guys !

[@seandaniel23]

Happy to help! Thanks for reaching out!

[@logofthelex2668]

Damn. Light dawns on Marble Head. Thanks, major dudes. I had to travel back in time to move forward.

[@user-ib1vb2vo1v]

This is very helpful for me, thanks :)

[@DaanBeens]

This is some thoroughly good shit. Really opened a new world to me!

[@seandaniel23]

Happy to help!

[@delaineymorganconger734]

6:10 it begins

[@leebraly3904]

Again, excellent ideas. Another new friend, Arpeggios! Thanks.

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks Lee!

[@AlbertoMilone]

Great lesson, as usual. Now we only need a version of this lesson for the lactose intolerant ;)

[@seandaniel23]

I think we might have soy lattes next time.

[@edwardfjohnson]

Nice video. Really helpful!

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks for watching!

[@observer7418]

I would like to have the level of confidence and comfort with himself you have

[@SN.LurkinG]

OK time to go through this playlist of arpeggios!

[@seandaniel23]

Have fun!

[@geetsargam232]

Superb

[@lebix69]

sean,you're a true artist.you may seem cocky,but it's o.k..you're americans,but us are huge and yet you know eachother-stich for example.yeah,the world is shrinking,but still...love it and your lessons are nice.stay safe and well.greetings from adriatic coast,sLOVEnia,eu

[@SalvvOrtiz]

Nice! Thank you guys, now I know how to better use my gig bag book of arpeggios.

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks for reaching out Vladimir! Happy to help!

[@Ly2744]

I mixed some pentatonic and my own flavour of play'n in there and came up with some nice sounds. I find more to play when I can actually figure out how the guitar actually functions. I'm probably going to watch and play this a hundred times until I get it.

[@sciarro94]

I dig this format! good job guys :)

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks for watching man!

[@anthonynoonan7846]

Brilliant.

[@angelofgroove7409]

This is the video that i've been looking for. Beginner Guitarist here. Argeggios were concept where I think I understand them but could.never really understand it in practical terms. This video has really opened my eyes. Will try getting a backing track and practice the 1, 3, 5 notes. Would it be good practice to try Argeggiate? over simple nursery rhymes?

[@seandaniel23]

So cool to hear. And definitely those simple arpeggios are great practice so rock em out.

[@dizza8742]

Watched this a year ago and couldnt finish it cuz i didnt know shit lmao now it all makes so much sense!

[@thierry7865]

That was eh quite eh a great ah lesson eh. I love arpeggios uh Seriously - great stuff and nicely presented 👍

[@onceuponatime5642]

i love your video stuff man :D thank you soooo much!!!

[@seandaniel23]

Always happy to help!

[@douginny]

Shape lesson starts 9:05

[@FreedomIsAChoice777]

I laughed pretty hard when you brought out the cheese plate

[@drutgat2]

Many thanks for this.

[@seandaniel23]

Happy to help!

[@rsgarza1968]

Thanks for the cheese and talking thru the positions. :D

[@seandaniel23]

Happy to help Gina!

[@usmnnaseer]

You guys are amazing. Love from Pakistan 🇵🇰 ♥️

[@inescapablestud]

Finally made it got my title back

[@seandaniel23]

#1!

[@Jmsulliv43]

Great video, thanks again . The Old Ian & Sean feud. 😂 reminds me of Matt Damon and Jimmy Kimmel

[@seandaniel23]

Not sure which one I'd be :)

[@Jmsulliv43]

Sean Daniel definitely Matt Damon

[@hYpYz]

Another High guitar lesson with Sean Daniel :D Set to 0.5 speed in KZbin options and play from 16:45 ...loving the videos man keep up the good work.

[@hYpYz]

also recommend starting joke at 0.5 speed :)

[@seandaniel23]

This half speed thing is making me uncomfortable ;)

[@hYpYz]

Sorry If I made you self conscious. Just having fun. Your videos are great the way they are and I'm watching them because they're informative and fun. I've been going over "chords" and "modes with friends" regularly and I'm sure this series will be great too. Looking forward to the next one.

[@MyTube4Utoo]

Leggo my 'Peggio.

[@SketchingRocks]

Hey Sean and Justin, excellent tutorial, BUT where is PART 2? Can you post the link here?

[@spektaloza]

Might have been a good idea to put the basic arpeggio video at the beginning of this series or to place a link of it in the description (even though it is fairly easy to find).

[@seandaniel23]

Good call, thanks for the feedback.

[@davidhoxit4274]

Hey guys..Thanks for slipping in a little Zep knowledge! Play on!

[@seandaniel23]

Will do David!

[@spektaloza]

So that's the reason !

[@seandaniel23]

Yup!

[@LieutenantBonk]

I think there's lots of times that you use your pinky in life, like when sipping tea with the queen.

[@seandaniel23]

classy.

[@articwhite653]

Or when going deep into the nose...

[@gandarom]

stich looks so different now after a shave and a haircut;-) thanks Sean and Justin for this video

[@seandaniel23]

Happy to help and thank you for watching!

[@gandarom]

Sean Daniel

[@isaklanden3883]

Before 10k!👌

[@seandaniel23]

Thanks for watching!

[@mikeh8540]

Power to the pinkie!

[@love2rogue]

you're right about the pinky, i broke my metacarpel and it mate it all derpy on guitar, have to retrain it all over again cause its changed the angle of my pinky, super frustrating and ive got lazy using the ring finger now but im tryna train that lil guy back up hahaha

[@RayWallacer]

One should use the pinky always when attempting to show etiquette when drinking tea from a tea cup. Just FYI.

[@chadhubbard6217]

ourpeggios with friends 🍷🧀 🤘👏

[@seandaniel23]

The only way to enjoy responsibly.

[@DavidRFIT]

Hey Sean, let's become friends so you can make the "Learning how to be mediocre at guitar with friends" series!

[@seandaniel23]

It'd be a short series because you'd become a master!

[@DavidRFIT]

Sean Daniel There it goes, another project of mine that fails!

[@jimferguson7503]

Hey Sean. "Totally agree with your reply to this moron." Unfortunately the world is full of idiots like him!

[@BlueSky-yj7ll]

Hi Sean. Can you recommend the book title that your friend read please. Really enjoying your videos thank you.

[@seandaniel23]

I think he's talking about this one: www.amazon.com/Mickey-Bakers-Complete-Course-Guitar/dp/0825652804/ref=asc_df_0825652804/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312094773753&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12180431285385705032&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9012299&hvtargid=aud-467077737785:pla-436294570236&psc=1

[@JanburnTechShop]

subscribing...keep filming! :)

[@vincetarver8742]

Very nice video; you guys need to put out a book, or do you have one to recommend.

[@seandaniel23]

We're actually talking about making a more in depth all in one series so stay tuned!

[@liftedinart5405]

this is so funny because you can tell justin isnt satisfied with his initial solo in the beginning

[@sanketbojewar5398]

Hey Sean is it necessary to learn how to read music ? Or just learning the practical music theory could be sufficient ? And I love your videos! # kudos!

[@seandaniel23]

I don't think it's necessary at all. Especially for guitar players. Depends on your goals of course, but I've never found it to be helpful.

[@christineinwhistler]

do you have a tab view, i find it a bit fast to see and hear ~ and i find it a bit confusing to be switching between major and minors

[@seandaniel23]

I don't have any tabs as of yet but we'll try and slow it down! Thanks for watching!

[@oahukane]

Justin. Would you explain the difference between a, "fretboard" like you have in the title vs. a "fingerboard"?

[@argyleghost]

You guys were the only good thing about working at Starbucks, LOL!

[@seandaniel23]

We miss you man!

[@davidhoxit4274]

Arpeggios fan right here...they are like kalimato olives on a boring salad

[@seandaniel23]

Couldn't have said it better myself :)

[@davidnadal8902]

Sean you mentioned he was carrying some kind of big grimoire book he was learning from. Can you tell us what book it was specifically please. I want to have a read at this magic book and see if I can learn a spell or two from it myself

[@donindri]

There’s a whole series of guitar grimoire books by Adam Kadmon. Musicians Friend used to have them. Some DVD’s also.

[@phishferg]

Great video, Sean. I'd like to know those books for further understanding. You mind posting?

[@seandaniel23]

I believe Justin was using one of these: www.amazon.com/Guitar-Grimoire-Exercise-Book/dp/0825835658/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1517927048&sr=8-2&keywords=grimoire+guitar&dpID=51CJzjnItAL&preST=_SY291_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_&dpSrc=srch

[@phishferg]

Sean Daniel I really appreciate the response and many thanks for all the great content! I'm learning a lot.

[@efrainarroyave3614]

Do you have a web page that I can join?

[@vettster89]

I’m sure this is a dumb question but. For me to learn arpeggios all over the neck of the Guitar, wouldn’t I have to know the chords they come from as well as the notes of the chords? I hope this makes sense to you. Heck I hope it makes sense to me tomorrow when I’m not so tired. Thank you.

[@seandaniel23]

Well the great thing is you learn one chord, and the arpeggio will give you the notes for that one chord starting on any of the 12 notes.

[@tobyhallitt7923]

Hey man, another late comment, but which books would you recommend for studying arpeggios like you talked about in this video. Or just some good general theory books. Really appreciate all you're doing, thanks

[@seandaniel23]

Not sure on arpeggios honestly but this book helped me out a lot: www.amazon.com/Berklee-Music-Theory-online-audio/dp/0876391102/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1486481638&sr=8-1&keywords=berklee+music+theory

[@tobyhallitt7923]

awesome, just bought! Hopefully will be useful, thanks

[@jakemadonia]

Do you do lessons Sean?

[@andrewbenavidez1454]

What Taylor is Justin playing? It’s gorgeous 😍

[@seandaniel23]

It's a Taylor GA3.

[@apeman939]

Sean, what guitar are you using here?

[@seandaniel23]

That's my Cordoba C7!

[@enriquehuerta512]

Video created 4 years ago on Halloween!!!!!

[@teragram8006]

Idk why but I feel like you 2 came from the late 90s.

[@seandaniel23]

Not untrue :)

[@muchtartidakbahagia]

I'm a beginner, i wanna ask, are we can do this arpeggio and do the chord transition using the Circle of fifths?

[@jakefurr346]

what is the most important thing to learn in your opinion?

[@seandaniel23]

Great question. For my money it's learning how to build chords one note at a time using the major scale. Once you fundamentally get that, I think a lot of everything starts falling into place.

[@jakefurr346]

thank you good advice, what about scales? i know my pentatonics but which do you think is most important, thank you for replying also :)

[@777Quanta]

Six slippery snails, slid slowly seaward.

[@seandaniel23]

Well that's a tongue twister.