Guitar SCALES for BEGINNERS (music theory)

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00:00 - Introduction
01:13 - Most important scale
04:25 - How to use scales
07:52 - Modes on the guitar
11:49 - Modes in the circle of fifths
To play the guitar, you need to play scales. But don't waste your time with mindless memorization. Here, you'll see exactly how scales work to quickly master the fretboard.
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Songwriting is fun when you can actually see what you're doing. I use the familiar patterns of color to explain music theory so you can write songs.

[@moxxy3565]

"Each mode has it's own unique sound." What my brain hears for every mode: Doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo

[@Phaseish]

idk if you are joking or not, but the reason why you prob can't hear it , and I couldn't hear it either, is because you have to listen to music that is using that tonal center, and not just borrowing chords from the modes aka modal mixture. so either with a drone playing the root and than you play the scale. or something like modal jazz , and Flamenco, and looking up songs that are in the tonal center, like lydian, sarais forrst from zelda, there are many videos that show the tonal center, that you can start using relative pitch for. Phyrgiain, and Phyirgian dominaant is by the far the easier, because it sounds foreign and exotic from the start. I think Dorian is probably the hardest unless you have listneed to a ton of jazz and its very close to minor beides one note.

[@madyem4672]

Lol!

[@hulkhogan3104]

That explanation of how the scale modes are derived from other scales has just changed my world haha thanks

[@williammaple8857]

I just starting playing… What on Gods green earth did I just watch. I don’t understand what I just learned 😂

[@AlvanNoah]

On g We together 😭😭

[@sharatchandran72]

😂same boat here

[@life.as.a.duck.336]

THIS IS FANTASTIC, IT MAKES SENSE FINALLY

[@nicholasboyle7276]

I’ve been playing guitar for 8 years and never had scales explained so well. THANK YOU

[@sirnatanielson]

I've been playing for 18 years, mostly a rhythm player. Those visual graphics REALLY helped clarify and make sense of basic scales. Instead of just camera showing the scales by playing them backwards and upside down, it made it more sense explaining the modes to the scales. Awesome

[@verdigo5892]

18 years...As a beginner the video is completely useless.

[@googleaccount2397]

I thoroughly enjoy your order of operation teaching style. There are no frills, no filler, no introduction with channel advertisement. You just give information that is important and explain why it is important. When you did the robot voice and impression of every other music teacher in the world, I laughed. Its funny because its true.

[@laureness]

Definitely not for beginners who have no music theory background, but as someone who knows a little bit of guitar theory this was a really helpful reference. Thank you!

[@jonchristianmanuel5508]

This seems like a really informative video, but still lost in some concepts, when is it the approiate time to re-watch this? Because I am completely lost as as beginner

[@shanemeely5959]

I'm with you, what's less than a beginner and where can I find those videos

[@chrisowens7612]

It took me 4 sessions with this video to finally understand it but you are an amazing teacher. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@ricktomaski603]

You, Mike are a gift! Thanks for these tutorials. I'm a visual and hands on guy, so you have hit both of my learning styles in one of the most beneficial tutorials that you have. Now, time to do my part and implement this 16:11 into everyday practice. THANKS!!

[@mikegeorge360]

Very cool -- thank you, Rick. I'm glad this is helpful!

[@sockeye31]

Finally answers!!!!! I’m self taught and this is helping me a lot

[@tetragem1887]

i’ve been playing music for years and this video opened my head. i’ve been to school and still learned probably more in this about theory than anything else. the single info bit about how all modes are just derived from ionian make music and understanding it much easier.

[@camerondanchuk5558]

I tried understanding this but it sounds like gibberish to me💀

[@NIRVANA_enjoyer]

I gave up at 1:21

[@Austinbuff]

The weird thing is that, I know it and understand it all conceptually but when it comes to applying it I just always go back to minor pentatonic

[@NIRVANA_enjoyer]

@@Austinbuff I think we all struggle from that problem with something we like to do

[@23kyd49]

It’s ok. Don’t give up. 10 minutes doing the WTF stuff and 20+ minutes enjoying your instrument and you’ll get there. But you still have to do the not so fun stuff to grow.

[@fruitykrueger]

This will be easier to understand if you have some knowledge on major scale, intervals and the circle of 5ths. A few days ealier I would’ve watched this with the same WTF as I don’t know shit about music theory except for the shapes of scales and some CAGED stuff. But then yesterday I decided to binge watch some music theory (samjamguitars and gracie terzian) videos. Now I have fallen into a rabbit hole and can understand what he was taking about in this video lol. It’s crazy how much knowledge you can cram in only a few hours.

[@jaybaird05]

THANK YOU. Seriously. I can't tell how much this has helped me. I have been trying to get an understanding of these concepts for some time now, but for some reason, none of the material I was studying made sense to me. It just wouldn't click.... with these videos, your teaching style, and the visual breakdown you give, basically fit perfectly with they way I learn. THANK YOU.

[@tristanedmunds5934]

I LOVE YOU MANNN , Ive been trying to do theory for months and months on end and this video finally got through to me . Thank you for your efforts!!

[@mohammedazharquazi7266]

Simply amazing. Loved your explanation. It cleared my thought process. Thanks.

[@nitinjain2089]

*Excellent video..I can imagine how much efforts must have been taken to make this video & these secrets nobody reveals..It must jhave taken months n years U to understand this & in 15 min U have given it to us all ..Thanks!!*

[@MusicWizard85]

One of the best educational videos on guitar scales/modes I've ever seen. Thank you! 🎸

[@iDigsGiantRobots]

Man! I figured these diatonic scale/mode "patterns" out years ago but couldn't really analyse them in any useful way. I am a drummer and only play guitar occasionally but I can see that your videos will be so much help in internalising the guitar. You've inspired me to revisit the fretboard! 🎉😅😊

[@Alvy93]

This is an awesome video. Thanks mate!

[@garythompson2736]

Great presentation! Best I have seen, it really helped!

[@kaidemen156]

Thanks for posting this, I had a breakthrough in my understanding of scales and how they connect thanks to you!

[@andengq]

Awesome! Thanks so much for this

[@philhooper4196]

this is confusing as hell for a beginner

[@TheLifescasualty]

I was thinking. Not sure why but I’m not even close to understanding 😂

[@anabelle._e]

This is really helpful. As a pianist trying to teach herself guitar, I’m getting the information I need to connect my understanding to a new instrument, while learning some new things I can apply to piano too! Thanks!

[@brucerain2106]

For beginners : proceeds to show modes used in jazz

[@michaelevers9193]

This is fantastic. So well done! Thank you for the explanation!

[@1minutecomicswalahollywood648]

Thanks Mike, It was a wonderful lesson.

[@MoonmanSpacejam]

This video really unlocked my mind to understanding everything you’ve mentioned that I’ve always wondered about. Modes, the circle of fiths and so much more. I’m truly blown away at the level it took to do this. I just wished you would have played the scale as you where going through each one that we could see it. But my goodness. No complaints

[@tweener9779]

Best teacher on youtube. Can't wait to find time to join community and see courses on your website!

[@nz7166]

ty so much for all your extremely helpful videos

[@michaelka3071]

who else is watching this with a guitar in their lap?

[@iseeyou6969]

And u don't understand what is he saying

[@goazong13]

I just understood everything! Thank you so much 😁 the diagrams helped a lot

[@user-nu6hk7lo6i]

I have been looking for this exact explanation for a long time. This just opened up a whole world of learning for me. Thanks man!!!

[@paulsto6516]

The visuals are very helpful. Well done!

[@mikegeorge360]

Thank you! 🤘

[@darrell5228]

Man I am relearning the guitar and I was totally lost on the scales but you explained them so clearly I understand them now . Thank You.

[@meyaht]

I've finally found you, someone who speaks to my level of knowledge, with visual aids. it's like you made this video for me. thank you.

[@michaelvest6861]

Good point man. Every video is exactly like you described. Play these scales with no explanation

[@skeletor625]

This was so incredibly helpful. I've known the different names of modes and scales but always struggled to visualize how they tie together. Because any book just has the black dots and does explain it but not to a digestible form such as this. Thank you for uploading this as it has really ignited my passion for learning the fretboard and theory. Many thanks 👏

[@TheMazz1234]

You are a legend ! Was so confused with this topic as a beginner, now its all making sense

[@budumixaiv8757]

Many thanks for this video. This is really useful.

[@evernolasco19]

Awesome video 🔥🔥🔥 finally starting to understand scales, it’s awesome when something starts to click

[@lmore1499]

Very well presented -thank you

[@enlightme5933]

The colours are beautiful...❤❤❤.. The tables and diagrams are fantastic....🎉🎉🎉 Appreciate your effort... The best....

[@sometimes18]

Such a informative lesson. Thanks so much :)

[@Lena-hf6ij]

Thank-you & Thank you 🙂 This is a brilliant video!

[@ShellyHolden]

You make this so simple ... I will waterpaint the colors & shapes..while listening

[@geraldhoffpauir5048]

great video, it's a lot to take in but very well explained. I might have to watch in thousands of times to get it, but that's ok..i will eventually understand. Thanks for the info and video.

[@Daniel_McDougall]

Holy shit. Instantly subbed. Thank you. Three months into guitar and music and this one video answered so many of my questions.

[@Redheadedlady55]

~Thanks Mike...looking forward to more videos 😊

[@antonsaiko]

Finally a video explaining music theory that I actually understand! Thank you for the video.

[@FB-gy8vy]

Great video, thanks

[@Tha1Voda]

im glad i played flute for 8 years its funny because when i played the flute i visualized the scale shape in a straight line but on here its so different because i actually see the picture as a whole .

[@ILoveYou-em9ol]

I think this was very helpful, thank you.

[@jacelandadventures1523]

Dude! I totally understand everything you just explained! 🤯🤯🤯 excellent video thanks for sharing 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@dcarsondavis]

Thank you. Very helpful

[@alainaerland4631]

This is one of the most helpful videos I have watched since I started learning guitar. The visuals and Cornell notes style layout you teach in genuinely makes me wonder how this doesn’t have million+ views yet. I feel less intimidated by guitar(/music) now and more curious. Very clear. Very professional. Very helpful. Very inspiring. Very appreciated.

[@skssnehilsharma9]

Great explaination

[@mr_fox8066]

I luckily knew what you talking about, I started playing piano and this makes sense to me. It will improve my guitar play for sure, so thanks ❤

[@darrylmoffett8323]

I am a beginner and I’ll play this as with your other videos over and over to truly understand things. Thanks.

[@mikegeorge360]

Right on -- yes, the guitar is a beautiful thing. 🤘

[@parthapratimghoshroy6559]

Amazing. Thanks bro.❤❤

[@stefanblois7275]

I have been playing for 20 years and this video has helped me immensley

[@josephcortez7849]

By far the best description of modes I've seen. You made the light bulb come on! Thank you.

[@theycallmeglen]

Great explanation of modes, how the intervals stay the same, just the starting and ending notes change. But I still struggle because I need to buckle down and memorize the fretboard lol!

[@rishitiku5996]

Thank you, such a nice video

[@gabrielmusso3144]

Thanks for the video!

[@mikegeorge360]

🤘

[@michael_caz_nyc]

Wow. The amount of work & effort you put into this, was incredible. You really made it as "Painless-as-possible" oNe LovE from NYC

[@davewalsh3200]

Brilliant explanation

[@oz6894]

Thank you!

[@christianesposito7722]

you are a genius and a wizard thank you for what you do

[@Dedadudu09]

This is awesome!

[@brnrik500]

Great job!!

[@Blalack77]

Man... My grandpa was a hellacious guitar player. His style and idol was Chet Atkins - which, at least to me, always seemed fairly complex. My grandpa used to play two songs at once on the same guitar - one song on the low strings served as the bass and the other song on the higher strings was the lead (or whatever - also not very good with notation and nomenclature). If I remember right, one was the Battle Hymn of the Republic and the other was I Wish I Was in Dixie - so like doubly dueling and opposing songs lol. But I've always been interested in guitar and my grandpa taught people guitar for years. The only issue was, I was nervous and squirmy and supposedly had ADD. I remember sitting down with my grandpa dozens of times trying to learn and he always started with scales and I remember - for whatever reason - it didn't make sense to me and I didn't understand how it all fit together - like I didn't understand the importance of scales. And that was a success killer for me back when I was a kid - if I didn't understand the broader picture, I couldn't focus on learning the basics (which applied to everything - math, science, music or anything else) - it just created an immovable block for me... But I still managed to learn some chords and songs on my own (I remember learning OCMS - Wagon Wheel and The Animals - House of the Rising Sun was the breakthrough - when I could recognize a song in my playing, I was off to the races for the next several years) and maybe, perhaps _almost_ surpassed the "novice" stage to some degree - though without any knowledge of theory or scales, etc. Now, it's been a few years since I played guitar, my grandpa passed away in 2021, all of his stuff went to my dad - including dozens of old and highly valuable guitars (his prized Gretsch among them - and my _great_ grandpa's old 12 string), my dad gave me my grandpa's old Martin (since he knew I'm the only grandkid with any interest in guitar - and I told him I just wanted one of his simple, plain guitars to remember him by) - and since I hit that "intermediate" roadblock several years ago and realized it was time to invest in theory and I now see the importance of scales and other fundamentals - and now that my master guitar picker and guitar teacher grandpa has already passed - _now_ I want to take the time to learn what my grandpa tried to teach me probably nearly 30 years ago - now that my mind is a little calmer and I can actually retain information to some degree lol... I'd give anything to go back in time, calm my mind and engage a lot better with my grandpa and his lessons - if I'd have listened to him back then and just focused, I have _zero_ doubt I'd be a really good guitar player now... I still have several of his old lesson books and a Chet Atkins VHS tape in one of my guitar cases - freaking brings tears to my eyes when I see those things.

[@bruah4364]

most comprehensive video about scales i have ever watched

[@blutufable]

Excellent thank you ❤

[@RyanHurts]

Man! I figured these diatonic scale/mode "patterns" out years ago but couldn't really analyse them in any useful way. I am a drummer and only play guitar occasionally but I can see that your videos will be so much help in internalising the guitar. You've inspired me to revisit the fretboard!

[@AaronAnsuini]

I’ve spent YEARS trying to learn this. No one EVER explained how anything was connected, so I’ve never been able to confidently incorporate any theory into my playing-I just learn songs and separately learn random bits of “theory”. The way that you explain everything not as separate things, but as parts of a whole that follow a logic… it FINALLY makes sense. I can see it in the songs that I play. Holy shit, thank you.

[@patrickmaline4258]

i have had trouble with modes ever since i heard of them. i am troubled no longer. ty ty ty ty ty ty ty ty ty ty ty ty ty. ☮️

[@johnnythumper409]

Thank you.. wish I could understand what you are talking about but your way over my head. I want to learn but this is obviously for more advanced people. I’ll be back..!!

[@ronnyr-hb4gm]

Iord!!!! Mind blowing!!!

[@saulibarra1705]

Watched a whole bunch music theory videos. This one finally made sense

[@Bogart1971]

Mike re attempting to learn guitar. I have all the Grimoir books and others as well as watched many videos. And your explanation of this was excellent .well done

[@Miran088]

thank you so much

[@neutralgrounds07]

Yes this is what I am looking for... I have been trying to understand how the guitar works but never got a satisfactory answer... Thanks and here's one sub from me...

[@queenofclubs]

You’re a genius ❤

[@lizasaakadze5411]

Ill stick to do re mi thank you very much

[@twilightriptide]

I've recently pulled out my old guitar and started learning. I've been using KZbin tutorials and playing a little bit each day for only about a week. I found this video because every video I watched told me to learn about scales and music theory. The idea of all the scales being permutations of each other makes a lot of sense to me, but being so new to this I had some trouble following all the information haha. Should I be learning some scales first just for their patterns and then coming back to this information maybe?

[@icemediapro]

I think I found my favourite guitar learning channel right here

[@sheiladuke3289]

😂 thankyou so much You have opened the door with abig musical key🎉 God Bless 😅 Sheila Duke I love it ❤

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Owh! Nice! New video! ❤

[@mikegeorge360]

Cheers! 🤘

[@davidwayne763]

Excellent

[@mikegeorge360]

Thanks!

[@mokilolo5907]

Wowi was incredibly made

[@Sumguyinavan_]

It was easy for me to learn piano because all of the notes are 1 after the other, you can look at it and understand how the notes progress. But it isn't that way for my brain on the guitar, I never was taught what frets on what strings correspond to what notes. This FINALLY makes it all make sense to me. And I'm sure as I progress learning there will be alterations to these patterns, but the pattern finally lets me understand what "button" to push to make the note I am trying to produce.

[@Evietheanoying124]

Thank you Christian Borle

[@aleksymieki1334]

A true genius

[@VirtuousHereticKristin]

Yes!

[@florentinosanchez3969]

Nice video

[@starfox0988]

Y'know I used to call my friends nerds for talking about the circle of fifths because I never understood it. The way you broke it down made it a lot more understandable.

[@jimoshirakka]

i am lost, my dude. this is a lot.