The FIRST Guitar Scales Every Beginner Should Learn

[@MartyMusic]

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[@KikiSOUID]

Hi Marty . My name is Karim , i m french , from paris . I love your vidéos and your attitude , I got stuck at a low technical and flow level for years and then I watched your vidéo about no woman no cry . Now I compose , able to sing and play guitar together , bunch of tracks that I Can interprete . I m very thankfull , Hope you watch me back one day . Last thing , I play guitar about 30 to 45 minutes every single day , due to what I understood from you playin guitar . Bless man . Thank you so much .

[@DonaldRoycroft-sm3rp]

Nice comment Karim, yes Marty's helped me with his videos too,Don is my name ( from NZ ) I've been playing 60 years now, but what really helped was just learning the minor(blues) scale, major and pentatonic,along with thirds and sixths. Its very soothing for me,and my Family( 3 Son's 3 Daughter's) and a lovely Wife,very musical also. My Son's also play😊

[@matthewjohnson728]

I was 14 when i started watching Martys videos. Im 28 now and i still come to his videos to refresh even some of the simple stuff. So grateful for you Marty! Youre the best man. Keep bending those strings.

[@timaking3834]

I've been trying to learn this from many guitar content creators on KZbin but I haven't found anyone who could teach something that was learnable other than you. Thank you very much man. I really appreciate the time you invested in this video.

[@jrm_music7229]

2:35 good point! Reading music is good, but actually putting into practice and getting the muscle memory down is more essential!

[@JoeOlejniczak]

My guitar teacher on and off for over 15 years now. This definitely opened my brain to more possibilities! Thanks Marty!

[@Weinmaste]

As a beginner, thank you Marty! Just in time for winter, one thing I wanted to do while inside more is learn a few scales, I need to up my game and this will help!

[@MartyMusic]

Awesome, I'm glad I could help!

[@TheBrodeoShowdeo]

I am a simple man, I see a Marty video I like and watch 😊

[@MartyMusic]

I appreciate that

[@dp8454]

Awesome video instructions. I’m retired and I’am actually glad I waited to learn until now. Ive never done anything musical in 65yrs. I’ve tried a couple of different instructors now in my 1st 6mo and they were able to only help by answering a few basic questions that I couldn’t find online. In only a few months now of watching several online instructors and playing some everyday, I can now get basically through most of Marty’s song instructional sessions , sometimes 2 or more a day. I find that I have more fun and enjoyment by playing at any song that inspires me. I also found that spending more than 2-3 days on a song is enough and it’s better if I don’t try to memorize or beat the crap out of anything. I don’t ever have to impress anyone and I doubt I will ever play along with or for anyone. This thing is all about me making sounds and music the way I want to hear it. Although my wife and son are sometimes getting a little entertained a little when they can actually make out what I’m playing… LOL. I’ve done far more challenging things in my life that cost far more time and dedication and have very serious consequences when you fail. However, because I could never tolerate instructions as slow as once a week, I can go as fast as I want. I love how this hobby has changed how I listen to music. It’s also interesting that I don’t like live music anymore mainly because I have no tolerance for all the people, no choice of songs, and extreme loudness. Learning these scales are easy but the least enjoyable thing I’ve done so far. I’ll get through it because I can’t now see how it will help me down the line. It reminds me of when I was tutoring algebra in college. It was so hard to convince students that mathematics is all about building blocks and how they could use it in so many applications in their lives. Since my wife was into music and we have a nice Baby grand and a great keyboard, I’m thinking of taking those on as well now. Marty, I really appreciate you and all the other people teaching online. I can’t imagine learning guitar any other way.

[@MartyMusic]

It's inspiring to hear about your dedication to learning music. You are right, the scales are the building blocks to guitar playing!

[@KylaRose333]

I’ve been playing acoustic rhythm guitar for almost 20 years. Thanks to my guitarist bf and his brother, I am finally starting to learn electric lead. Your videos are incredibly helpful for growing my skills in between “lessons”, thank you so so much 🙌🏻

[@UselessKnowledge904]

Im 35 bought my first strat watching your lessons. Making progress. Hope to get something thats close to a song one day. Its really neat to hear the notes you play and recognize them.

[@aaronbostian6677]

when i started out back in 1983, i started the old fashioned way. I had theory books and did sight reading, but i never really learned how to "play". I wish that i had known about the minor pentatonic scales back then.

Started watching Marty’s videos when I was 18 years old and still watching at 52 years old.

[@joestriker2100]

Marty's not that old... lol. I'm 55, and I think I started watching his about 10 year ago.

[@garytilley3217]

The internet is not that old

[@RavenSteeze]

Wait whaaaat

[@saxophool]

Some people don't get irony. 😮

[@Treebeard9]

I started watching his videos at 4 and I’m 89 now. Such a great teacher

[@vinnylee4625]

I've just recently gotten my first electric guitar and this guy has helped tremendously first thing I learned was come as you are then I went to sweet dreams

[@jimwallace8117]

cool stuff struggled for years trying to make any sense out of guitar, giving up , trying , giving up on and on this opens things up

[@traizsaenz8834]

Thanks for this! I started playing about 3 months ago and hit a point where I figured it was time to think about scales. But I just didn’t know where to start. Saving this for tonight’s practice.

[@johnyblandofoz952]

U CERTAINLY ARE 1 OF THE BEST MARTY... U MAY EVEN BE THE BEST... WELL DONE M8... MUCH APPRECIATED BY EVERY1... PLEASE KEEPEM COMMIN WE ARE ALL WITH YOU...

[@charliegarza8640]

Thank you so much, Marty, for taking your time to put these videos out and allowing us guitar players to learn more from your skills. May the Almighty always bless you with your hands that you keep continue playing and being joyful and happy the rest of your life, my brother.

[@splashesin8]

Thanks Marty!

[@dylanburgesd2914]

This is by far one of the best guitar Tutorials I've seen. Thank you

[@pldinfobox]

Marty is a gift to guitar music 🎉

[@edward-gj2uz]

Awsome marty! You taught me all the basics, and it really helped me! Thank you!

[@MartyMusic]

Awesome, keep practicing!

[@KB24toogood]

Love the basics, thanks again Marty!

[@MartyMusic]

My pleasure!

[@JGerman68]

Great lesson, Marty. I've learned so much from you in the last two years.

[@MartyMusic]

Awesome, glad to hear it!

[@JohnFletcher-y3u]

I know you hear this a lot but you’ve shown me so much absolutely love your videos!!! Merry Christmas Marty hope the new year brings you nothing but good things …..thank you for being awesome

[@genuisscorpion4908]

Thank you very much for all your help with the guitar lessons

[@MartyMusic]

My pleasure!

[@NoahHartman-j4d]

Hay, Marty. Can you please do (What hurts the most) - Rascal Flats lesson?

[@timmaxim2120]

easiest to follow instructions on the web, Marty music is the best!

[@kylemiller-c6h]

Hey Marty thanx for the acoustic riff course helped alot

[@hutzell73]

Hey Marty, your signature guitar is my favorite! It's a really solid guitar, and it sounds great!

[@RR-hm2qj]

Super helpful, thank you!

[@changeintheplace1237]

Thanks marthy

[@Cat-o-Lantern62]

This helps a lot with warming up before I play! Thank you Marty!

[@MartyMusic]

Glad to hear it!

[@ahampel22]

5:27 Captain Lee Anderton's favorite riff :)

[@jcburger733]

Hey Marty, great scales lesson!!

[@TaylorJones-nc9go]

I love playing guitar just like you

[@maryckhkaidze5867]

Marty is a great man. I am a student of classical guitar and sometimes classical guitar is getting so boring. The Rocky things I am learning from his videos make me feel so fresh.

[@MrRizotex]

Awesome, thanks a lot!

[@Beachbumartist]

Such a great lesson, thank you very much.

[@stevenmcelroy1551]

Thank you Marty

[@dedechaput7977]

I will work on Nimble fingers for life

[@temp-sec]

Very helpful! Thanks marty

[@MartyMusic]

You're very welcome!

[@Roy_Gaber]

Good idea, beginners who learn the basics early in their journey will stay away from some of the pitfalls associated with learning something new and developing bad habits. Nice video Marty.

[@MartyMusic]

Very true!

[@smittysmith9509]

Best teacher ever 👍🏻

[@joshnorko5586]

Good stuff man, great video!

[@MartyMusic]

Appreciate it!

[@ahchv]

That helped thank you!!

[@MartyMusic]

Awesome! Keep practicing!

[@markmalanaphy3374]

Great lesson, ty 😎🎸🎶🎶

[@copperhawkgaming9353]

Can you make some more Tyler childers videos plz I cant stop listening to his songs, they are amazing

[@liv4music]

Thanks, Marty!

[@MartyMusic]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Joe_Snuffy7]

Red clay strays - I'm still fine. It's a banger for sure. Pretty easy but you should cover a lesson on it. There's some finger picking in with strumming

[@TheNobIeSavage]

Hi Marty, do you have a video on how to do that basic blues shuffle that you play around 4:42? Thank you. I'd like to add that to my minor pentatonic work.

[@copperhawkgaming9353]

Maybe some "nose to the grindstone" or "shake the frost"

[@MegaBaz12]

Great video that marty thanks

[@MartyMusic]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@gilgos9493]

Toujours le meilleur, merci monsieur 🙏👍🏻

[@thefriendlyjb]

Wow I didnt know that you could move the major scale shape anywhere you want😭 That makes sense

[@MegaBaz12]

Hi marty any chance of showing slowly some of the technical bits ur doing ur licks and other technical stuff ur doing in this video please

[@nigelbelton4748]

Have you tried using the ‘Slow Motion’ feature on KZbin?

[@MegaBaz12]

@nigelbelton4748 no I haven't dint even know u. Could do that will have a look at it thanks

[@nigelbelton4748]

It’s called ‘Playback Speed’, accessed from the cog in the top right-hand corner of the video. Only too pleased to help.

[@nigelbelton4748]

@ Barry, it’s called ‘Playback Speed’, accessed from the cog symbol in the top right-hand corner or the video. Only too pleased to help.

[@MegaBaz12]

@nigelbelton4748 hay thanks alot m8 will have a look at it thanks

[@edcrutchfield3447]

Marty your a true master 🎸thank you

[@cjfoshu]

What confuses me while learning scales, and improvisation, is that everytime I see someone play on KZbin they start jumping around the fretboard. In this video too you can see in during the Am pentatonic. When you leave your box mid scale, and jump to higher or lower positions briefly, is it kind of random? Or is there a logic to what notes you're playing?

[@bluemalou7]

Amazing! Love to watch this video. I played E guitar wicked game💙💙💙💙

[@maceywright9340]

Can you do a Goodbye Carolina by Marcus King Band tutorial please

[@howardstang1918]

Marty RULES!

[@TheBigSquidAZ]

@9:13 Oh this?? Simple stuff and it goes a little something like this. Plays 2 minutes of some of the coolest bluesy soloing ive ever heard casually af lol

[@Doormat1k]

Hi can you do a tutorial for Stop This Train by John Mayer

[@tweedspeculum6820]

Probably a stupid question but I have a cheap acoustic, a magazine and Marty Music lol. Can I gain acoustic skill in absorbing some things performed best on an electric platform l? Thanks Marty!

[@jaydog098765]

Hi Marty. Thank you very much! I purchased your DVD lessons 10+ years ago and have been watching and learning from you ever since. Question. I have learned the pentatonic scales and extensions, and will now work on the major scales you suggested. However, I’m not sure the best method(s) to practice? I see you using different picking patterns to traverse the scales. What exercises should we use to build accuracy and speed and interest. Maybe a companion video to this one??

[@MartyMusic]

I recommend Soloing For Beginners at www.martymusic.com

[@cliffordmukeyeli397]

I have memorized a lot of scales, and now don't know what to do with them,, it has however help with speed,, and it's easier to learn songs that use scales

[@edwinpadgett8487]

Marty, thanks a lot... Quick question... Why did u point out the F on low E string at beginning? That's not part of a minor pentatonic, or am i missing something or some point? Again much appreciation for your tutelage...

[@bencaruso1346]

You're right, in the beginning - There was no reason to toss the F note in there because it is NOT part of the A minor Pentatonic Scale. But, There are many more notes that he plays which are not part of the A minor Pentatonic Scale and in fact most of what he is playing and calling the A minor Pentatonic Scale is in truth called the BLUES SCALE which is the Pentatonic minor add d5 (flat 5) Scale. When he says A minor Pentatonic Scale most people as myself with years of College Classical and Jazz Music Theory and Ear Training for Voice, Piano and applied to Guitar we know the A minor Pentatonic Scale is spelled A C D E G ....then A C D E G ascending as much as one wants to in Octaves but the actual Scale Name for what he is playing is called the minor Pentatonic add d5 (flat 5) Scale which is most commonly called the BLUES SCALE which is A minor using the A Pentatonic add d5 (add flat 5) is spelled A C E Eb (E flat) D G ...then A C E Eb (E flat) ...ascending again as far as you want to in Octaves. The Eb (E flat) note which is repeatedly played and heard is called the BLUES note of the A BLUES SCALE (Also called the A minor Pentatonic add d5 (flat 5) Scale and this is because the E flat (Eb) note gives it the famous Blues Sound and Character as it is also called a diminished 5th or d5 in other similar Scales where it is often included, which again is why the minor Pentatonic Scale sounds Bluesy when we add the d5 (flat 5) and we often quickly slide down from it to the D note (the D note is also called a Perfect 4th and is often held and we use bending it simple vibrato and allow it to ring out before then many times continuing to walk down the BLUES Scale steps as he does many times while calling it a minor Pentatonic Scale even though it is actually called a minor Pentatonic add d5 Scale (also called the BLUES SCALE). Also, He plays the famous Johnny B. Goode chordal riff after playing some of the minor Pentatonic add d5 Scale nootes which is fine because the minor Pentatonic add d5 Scale can be used over those Johnny B. Goode chords (even though they contain the notes A E and then A F# (at least the first few chords which are a part of the famous 12 Bar Blues pattern used in countless famous Blues Songs)...the F# is a Major 6th and often does not interfere with the BLUES SCALE NOTES A C E Eb (E flat) G ....A C E Eb (E flat) notes when that Scale is used as the basis of improvisating the Blues Scale notes over those simple Johnny B. Goode Chordal playing. However, Keep in mind that when he slips in the Major 3rds in A which are the notes C# that they will not blend well with trying to play G natural notes in Chords while trying to play the minor 3rds of the Key A which are C natural notes. The C naturals are called intervals if the minor 3rds and the C# notes are called Major 3rds and we are not to play these sonically together in a harmony with melodies over chords as they are very ugly sounding if you play them together with melodies you try to improvisate with you will quickly realize that the C notes against the C# notes don't blend together and just create an ugly sound ...or you might just not understand why those two notes don't sound right when played together (unless harmonically spaced far out or sonically one is much quieter than the other, or one is very bright and the other is very dark. However, the simple reason why we don't mix the Major 3rds together with the minor thirds from a Harmonic standpoint starts with the fact that those two notes are very dissonant and that is simply because they are only a half step apart (very close) and because one is a Major 3rd and one is a minor third. Yes, We can play Solos in the minor Pentatonic add d5 Scale and it sounds cool while soloing to slip in a dominant 7th Chord like he does occasionally in the video but it is not going to sound any good when you try to play a rhythm track with a friend and you are both playing guitars and switching between the rhythms and lead guitar soloing. Most of it will just sound cool and bluesy but once you listen to it and realize certain notes aren't blending together or the same if you play with a friend that plays keyboards and you guys try to swap improvisating the Chords with the Lead Soloing ...There are very specific reasons why certain notes are not just tossed into harmonies randomly with no understanding of the intervals and how they work and function or what to watch out for when improvisating, how to prepare your solos, duets, band songs, etc. The rules in Music Theory are only rules of thumb but are made to help us improve in our Harmonic Understanding, They are simply tools to help us save time in the long run. Your ear will hopefully do most of the work for you at the the end of the day is my hope as that is the most important musical tool you will ever have. Music Theory doesn't answer every question nor solve all problems, It is only meant to help achieve an understanding of how melodies, harmonies, chords, rhythms, etc. work together and why that is in most cases with many exceptions to these rules (rules of thumb).

[@Bubby13]

Can you do a tutorial on how to play Hot Cha by Roy Buchanan

[@padan816]

Can you please make a tutorial for if you want blood you've got it from AC DC

[@spiderman9911]

Can please you give a lesson on how to play "Forever" by The Beach Boys on electric guitar

[@TraPood]

Please do a lesson on La Diablo by Xavier

[@Mdog-r4n]

What gauge are the strings? Thanks 🤙🏼

[@kevinculling7185]

Top man Marty

[@MartyMusic]

Thanks 👍

[@kevinculling7185]

Hi Marty Once I have learned this of by heart can I play any note within that scale and it will sound ok ? Again thanks for your videos

[@JTB--]

Like in Sports.... not learning and using the FUNDAMENTALS is a big mistake! Nice one Marty!

[@MartyMusic]

Absolutely! You gotta start with the basics.

[@trevorBryant-si1bu]

hi marty trev from down under.What course to get E shape and A shape extension s you talked about in first guitar scales beginner should learn.trev

[@MartyMusic]

soloing for beginners and lead guitar phase 2 should do it at www.martymusic.com plus the intermediate foundation

[@gamenation1358]

Do a lesson on Slade Merry Christmas Everybody please I ask every Christmas🙏

[@fredbrandl880]

Hey Marty! I’m seeing that the Katana x mini is coming out this month. I know your affiliated with boss just wondering what you think of it just as a home plug in and play? Like does it sound decent enough? I realize that it’s not the Gen 3 I’ve seen videos on it and they have it miked so probably not the true sound. Just thought I’d ask for your opinion. Thx.

[@MartyMusic]

I’m sure it’s great since all the katanas have great sound and quality. I’ll demo one as soon as I get my hands on it thanks

[@fredbrandl880]

Thanks for the response Marty. Looking forward to it.

[@bencaruso1346]

Someone mentioned the F (F natural) note in the beginning and He's right, There was no reason to toss the F note (F natural) in there because it is NOT part of the A minor Pentatonic Scale. But, There are many more notes that he plays which are not part of the A minor Pentatonic Scale and in fact most of what he is playing and calling the A minor Pentatonic Scale is in truth called the BLUES SCALE which is the Pentatonic minor add d5 (flat 5) Scale. When he says A minor Pentatonic Scale most people as myself with years of College Classical and Jazz Music Theory and Ear Training for Voice, Piano and applied to Guitar we know the A minor Pentatonic Scale is spelled A C D E G ....then A C D E G ascending as much as one wants to in Octaves but the actual Scale Name for what he is playing is called the minor Pentatonic add d5 (flat 5) Scale which is most commonly called the BLUES SCALE which is A minor using the A Pentatonic add d5 (add flat 5) is spelled A C E Eb (E flat) D G ...then A C E Eb (E flat) ...ascending again as far as you want to in Octaves. The Eb (E flat) note which is repeatedly played and heard is called the BLUES note of the A BLUES SCALE (Also called the A minor Pentatonic add d5 (flat 5) Scale and this is because the E flat (Eb) note gives it the famous Blues Sound and Character as it is also called a diminished 5th or d5 in other similar Scales where it is often included, which again is why the minor Pentatonic Scale sounds Bluesy when we add the d5 (flat 5) and we often quickly slide down from it to the D note (the D note is also called a Perfect 4th and is often held and we use bending it simple vibrato and allow it to ring out before then many times continuing to walk down the BLUES Scale steps as he does many times while called it a minor Pentatonic Scale even though it is actually called a minor Pentatonic add d5 Scale (also called the BLUES SCALE). Also, He plays the famous Johnny B. Goode chordal riff after playing some of the minor Pentatonic add d5 Scale which is fine because the minor Pentatonic add d5 Scale can be used over those Johnny B. Goode chords (even though they contain the notes A E and then A F# (at least the first few chords which are a part of the famous 12 Bar Blues pattern used in countless famous Blues Songs)...the F# is a Major 6th and often does not interfere with the BLUES SCALE NOTES A C E Eb (E flat) G ....A C E Eb (E flat) notes when that Scale is used as the basis of improvisating the Blues Scale notes over those simple Johnny B. Goode Chordal playing. However, Keep in mind that when he slips in the Major 3rds in A which are the notes C# that they will not blend well with trying to play C natural notes in Chords while trying to play the minor 3rds of the Key A which are C natural notes. The C naturals are called intervals of the minor 3rds and the C# notes are called Major 3rds in the Key of A and we are not to play these sonically together in a harmony with melodies over chords as they are very ugly sounding if you play them together with melodies you try to improvisate with you will quickly realize that the C notes against the C# notes don't blend together and just create an ugly sound ...or you might just not understand why those two notes don't sound right when played together (unless harmonically spaced far out or sonically one is much quieter than the other, or one is very bright and the other is very dark. However, the simple reason why we don't mix the Major 3rds together with the minor thirds from a Harmonic standpoint starts with the fact that those two notes are very dissonant and that is simply because they are only a half step apart (very close) and because one is a Major 3rd and one is a minor third. Yes, We can play Solis in the minor Pentatonic add d5 Scale and it sounds cool while soloing to slip in a dominant 7th Chord like he does occasionally in the video but it is not going to sound any good when you try to play a rhythm track with a friend and you are both playing guitars and switching between the rhythms and lead guitar soloing. Most of it will just sound cool and bluesy but once you listen to it and realize certain notes aren't blending together or the same if you play with a friend that plays keyboards and you guys try to swap improvisating the Chords with the Lead Soloing ...There are very specific reasons why certain notes are not just tossed into harmonies randomly with no understanding of the intervals and how they work and function or what to watch out for when improvisating, how to prepare your solos, duets, band songs, etc. The rules in Music Theory are only rules of thumb but are made to help us improve in our Harmonic Understanding, They are simply tools to help us save time in the long run. Your ear will hopefully do most of the work for you at the the end of the day is my hope as that is the most important musical tool you will ever have. Music Theory doesn't answer every question nor solve all problems, It is only meant to help achieve an understanding of how melodies, harmonies, chords, rhythms, etc. work together and why that is in most cases with many exceptions to these rules (rules of thumb). Set all if what I pointed out and added aside, I totally agree as to thiss being excellent choices of Scales for beginners to tackle and keep their fingers working strong, helping orepare them to write and inprovisate Guitar Solos in the future and enjoy fun musical adventures that hooefully lay ahead.

[@hisoverlorduponhigh90]

Marty is in the house.

[@thetncyclist]

This is you tube gold

[@jogmas12]

My soloing needs some work

[@saulgoodman5213]

Thanks dad

[@midnightrambler4580]

Very goooooo

[@vicpnut1]

How did i never put together the open chords and E m pentatonic scale before ?i have never heard this before ,closest was the 1 minor pentatonic can work over blues 1/4/5(but imo not perfectly)guess iam a moron 🤦🏼‍♂️🤷🏼‍♂️👍🏼✌️

[@scottmcpherson7082]

If you could gear your tutorials towards guitar players that are blind, it would be greatly appreciated for this 54-year-old who is trying to learn guitar😂

[@Keepmelevel]

🤘🏽😎

[@CanerDeniz1]

[@markanderson1448]

👍😎

[@charleslanphier8094]

For me rhythm is much more fun. I leave the solos to David Gilmore. Or Marty.

[@PhillRobinson]

The major scale is the foundation for all music theory Marty. What in God's name are you selling?

[@estilomoonblood3738]

Marty's sell'n his soul @ the crossroads & the dark 1 is replacing Jack Butler with Marty. 🤪

[@ikennanduaguibe559]

Can't i learn scales with an acoustic guitar? Every tutorial uses electric guitar

[@jorgelafayette5833]

Yes you can.

[@Riff_Rebel]

First

[@temp-sec]

Or you could comment something actually related to the video like commenting is intended for

[@Pkayowen25]

@@temp-secI like your pfp

[@Riff_Rebel]

@@temp-sec chill out you didn’t comment what commenting is intended for ether bud🤨

[@temp-sec]

@ bruh I literally did 😭 just because I replied to your comment doesn’t mean that I didn’t make my own comment on the video

[@davisrodricks]

🍿✌️❤️‍🩹🥤

[@drohmtonelab]

Love your videos and content but that amp sound like sizzling @$$. Sorry, but you deserve a better tone.