Ear Training for Guitar Players

[@Masterminer11]

"when you're listening to a backing track and look around for the root note so you can play your minor pentatonic scale" that one hurt

[@paque-music]

LAMSY minor pentatatic scale? Pathetic ;)

[@johnjohnson1191]

Sven Stevie Ray Vaughan for yo ass. Biiiitch.

[@tarkenton3895]

I feel personally attacked

[@skatetodeath666]

SRV did that with every song. And he's way better with just his middle finger than you ever will be with all your fingers lol

[@guitarjay741]

Wait whahhh?

[@nagol5178]

My ear didn't develop until I started theory. Learning the intervals and how to hear them will help. Play the Major scale all over the fretboard over and over and over for months, when you play it starting at C for example can you hear the interval difference from starting at A aeolian.

[@lExN34]

I didn't understand anything you just said starting from interval difference. Sorry, I'm a beginner

[@Levi89723]

@@lExN34 dude i dont even know what the major whatever it is scale.

[@lExN34]

@@Levi89723 Scales....Do re me fa so la ti do.....those notes that sound like that. You start from G then look for the next note A then B.........all the way to the next octave of G. That's the scale of G. And so on and so forth for the other scales.... Edit: if I'm wrong and that's not how you're supposed to explain what a scale is, please don't fry me. That's just how I understand it.😅 Don't worry, we are in the same boat😊😊. I'm still a beginner. I cant even improv yet😭😭😭. So sad

[@gamingguitarist6927]

@@Levi89723 Yes it's a scale for example C major: C D E F G A B C Or F major: F G A Bb C D E Or B major: B C# D# E F# G# A#

[@shayleetreadaway7175]

@@gamingguitarist6927 how do you know the scales notes? Do you just memorise it or is there a way to figure it out?

[@edgarmendonca]

your channel is already the best guitar channel on KZbin!!

[@MusicisWin]

Thanks man!

[@ChristosLouridas]

I will not argue with that either. It already is bro we just have to grow grow grow even more!! Keep it up !!

[@nicwilson89]

I would certainly agree! I mean, it has to be or I wouldn't have also bought access to all the courses(aside the beginner one)

[@ChristosLouridas]

Nic Wilson I got them too for the guitar community, the practice and Tyler our awesome instructor.

[@benmontey3438]

Eh, he's got competition with Rob Scallon and Jared Dines. And if he's on board with bass, Davie 54. I didn't say he is bad so don't slam me. He's just got competition.

[@simpebiff]

Really nice to see some intermediate lessons. You're examples are clear and pedagogical, and I'm impressed with the overall quality of your videos. Plus, you're an awesome guitar player. Thanks, and keep up the good work!

[@stevanlezaja4203]

When I started playing guitar, the first song I learned was Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd, and after that song, every other song was really easy

[@stevanlezaja4203]

Håvard Sætre Metal songs can be very demanding

[@patrickpatrick9049]

Stevan Lezaja the first song you learned is fingertyle or not?

[@matteofavretto38]

Nice profile pic. I salute you, good sir

[@cloroxbleach3838]

I tried to do Iron man on bass but only the main riff and intro then I gave up and looked at the tab because I couldn't get the right notes xD

[@ThinWhiteAxe]

Good first choice!

[@suicidalspectre7673]

"That was really hard took me about 15 minutes to get it all right" *Takes me like a week*

[@yamilmenendez5413]

This is what i was looking for. I belive that being able to play by ear is the best way to go. I know nothing about notes or their names, but i am able to play guitar. Ive been doing it for 17 years. Music is for the ears

[@mr.subhash6952]

Really good video. But in the end, i just wanna say is i am sorry for my bad english

[@mr.subhash6952]

hey Tyler can you explain my your system. Kind of like tell me more what it is.

[@yakupakkus1076]

sorry for my bed england

[@alexlazarescu3869]

hello am 48 year man from Somalia sorry for my bed england

[@guilhermepoletti5288]

Bad my for English sorry guys

[@wilcantonia]

apology for my unsatisfactory english proficiency

[@fenderstrat05]

"This was very difficult, it took me like a whole 15 mins" :D Meanwhile I am still trying to figure out Happy Birthday

[@eduardsusai559]

Did you get it

[@caglaunal7254]

@@eduardsusai559 I got it

[@adamisrael]

@@eduardsusai559 it's been 4 years. He's still learning happy birthday lol

[@eduardsusai559]

@@adamisrael lol

[@aeea3306]

Bro i gave up after 10

[@destianpatrianagara1119]

everyone has their own opinion about the "best" guitar channel, but yours is my most visited guitar channel so far. keep up the good work mate we're here to support you

[@RamblinRose97]

This intro aged really well. Crazy to see the progression of quality and time that you put into your videos in the last 6 years. You're an inspiration 🤘

[@SROWilkerson]

This video be old. But i just learned the beginning riff to disposable heroes and hallowed be thy name. With only my ear

[@jakerhoades2943]

Awesome Tyler. I love ear training, and work at it everyday. Keep the lessons coming.

[@Sieb-bj1zc]

I remember watching this when I was playing just bass. Your channel has been helping me out now that I have a guitar

[@BluePi1313]

Normally, I wouldn't comment this on a youtube video, but since you asked, here are some tips. It's not really music related, but it will make your videos look cleaner and more professional. Try to figure out a way to separate the focus from the background more. Usually people do this by playing with lighting, or the diaphragm of the camera. That's an entire lesson on its own, but in a nutshell, the more light you let in, the shallower depth of field you have, which will blur the background more. As for lighting, you could make yourself slightly brighter than the background. Try to avoid harsh and direct light, the soft light from your window looks fine. Another way to put more emphasis on the subject, in this case, you and the guitar, is to avoid clutter in the background. Sure, a plain white wall might be a bit boring, but try to not have too many distracting things in the back. It's all about finding a good balance. Other than that, I love your videos. I'm currently a college student majoring in music, and I've found your videos well-constructed and very informational. I hope to see more content in the future!

[@robperez9672]

I have been playing guitar for 18 years and have put lots of work into my playing. I am self taught so I have always felt there are gaps in my knowledge. It's like I know a lot of different skills and can learn pretty much what ever song I want to play but I have never been able to figure out why things work or don't work. Your system seems like a good vessel to fill in my knowledge gaps. No one in my 18 years of playing has ever given me a set of activities to improve my ear. Hopefully with ear training and theory more doors will open as far as my playing goes. Great channel.

[@lahavfarkas5534]

You already have the best guitar channel!!! Thank you so much!!! You helped me

[@15gauge59]

There is also a channel called Guitarzoom that is also good check it out pal...

[@kellykent131]

Great video Tyler. I have just recently purchased a book that teaches you the intervals. I didn’t realize until I watched your video that interval training can assist with ear training. Wow! It makes perfect sense now. I can clearly see how the two are connected. Thank You Sir!

[@PlayGames010203]

Hi. May I know the book's name?

[@kellykent131]

@@PlayGames010203 Yes. Musicians Institute Title : Guitar Fretboard workbook Author : Barrett Tagliarino

[@PartialS]

It's an old video of yours, but I watched this a while ago (and go back to it often), and it helped me a lot. Like a lot of guitarists I've watched (probably) thousands of videos, but it seems like there are few ear training videos. Learning how to really hear the notes and all those different flavours makes me have a different relationship with the guitar.

[@GregsGarage]

Great vid Tyler. Working my way through the super system and having a good time doing it.

[@edgarmendonca]

Greg's Garage dude your channel is awesome!!

[@GregsGarage]

Thanks man! Just having fun with this whole KZbin thing.

[@edgarmendonca]

Dude do u have any videos on forging

[@nellyj4181]

+Greg's Garage Nice video content! Excuse me for chiming in, I am interested in your initial thoughts. Have you heard about - Riddleagan Blossoming Solo Remedy (Sure I saw it on Google)? It is an awesome one of a kind product for mastering guitar scales without the headache. Ive heard some great things about it and my friend after a lifetime of fighting got astronomical results with it.

[@laubowiebass]

Nice ! I always tell beginner musicians that they need to both listen and sight read well. Some many musicians only have one of the two. Nice channel , should have been visited earlier after you checked mine ! Laura .

[@RobGADV]

Wow, thanks, KZbin for eating my post. I had written up a nice, long reply and when I tried to clear my alerts, it ate it. Augh.

[@loralee369]

I just hate it when that happens . . .

[@chickencurry1033]

Press undo?

[@leophoenixmusic]

This is actually one of the best guitar channels on KZbin (if not the best), you make guitar and Theory so much more interesting and easy to understand and your channel is really helpful in pointing me in the directions which I can take my playing, which recently I have been doing a lot. Also I like how you kinda explain everything in simple and clear terms unlike other channels who seem like they're talking in alien 👽. So thanks Tyler, I'm probably gonna take your course too, and keep up the videos because they're awesome 🎸🤘

[@s.n.8128]

I think your new-year goal, with making your videos better, taking it to a new level is a great idea. - I can't wait to see how you're going to improve on your videos and how im going to improve because of your better videos! however i'm asking you to promise me, and everyone else that you don't go into the "linear boring youtube tutorials" like so many other people do. One of the things i like about your videos compared to a lot of other people, is the very seriousness you can hear when you talk of something, but you still have a happy, and slighty humorous approach to your videos, and that's something i really appriciate. You make the boring and tedious easier to cope with, atleast for me. so thank you Tyler! and good luck with your goal! Merry Christmas, and Happy new year!

[@ZolotoiPonchik]

I can't believe that you already have 84 873 subscribers! Not a long time ago I subscribed, and you had like 2000 subs. I even wondered why did you have that little number of subscribers. Good job man! Keep it up!

[@igstertv]

Changed a bit now 😂

[@Xephyrak]

I haven't been keeping up as frequently as I'd like but I found you a few months back and I think you're one of the best. Can't wait to see how you improve what you're already doing. Keep it up! 🤘🏼

[@only1adnan654]

Dude You are Awesome. I have been playing for 15 years and I still go on youtube to get some tips. And your Channel is right up there! Good Luck and Keep up the Good Work. PS wicked guitar

[@Ed_Crane]

I stumbled into your channel not so long ago, but I already think it's one of the best guitar channel on KZbin. I've only seen like a dozen of your vids, but they really helped a lot. Your tuition is really clear and you're doing a great job at being able to talk to beginners and medium-advanced players at the same time without losing one or the other. In fact, I can't really think of anything I could tell you to improve your vids, you're already doing a great job. And still I apreciate the fact that you wanna put more effort into it nonetheless. You rock mate, cheers.

[@playalot86]

I always look forward to new Music Is Win videos.

[@Sarca111]

By far the best guitar channel on KZbin already! Thanks, congrats and keep up!

[@hazenstribling2646]

Tu canal es el mejor de youtube Perdona mi mal español

[@armandomesas8518]

Hazen Stribling lol

[@hazenstribling2646]

i just used google translate

[@hazenstribling2646]

yeah

[@hazenstribling2646]

I know

[@E-MusicProductions]

Lo escribiste bien amigo ;)

[@bjarnemachiels3897]

I have a test tomorrow, and I said to myself: "Tyler, im sorry, BUT I CANT NOW." Since I am a learner, AKA a newbie, I couldnt resist but watch further...

[@kaka40031]

is this the best guitar channel ever ? hell yeah ... love your channel brk

[@matthewdavis957]

Just found your page today. Everything is clean, concise and easy to understand. Well spoken and well done sir. Subscribed

[@HolyPro7]

best guitar channel on youtube! getting your guitar supersystem course on january!

[@michaelcraig9449]

So what are we supposed to do while you are playing 3 parts of some song?

[@bradleyspinks7922]

A great ear training is record yourself playing like a 1,4,5..... 1,3,5 etc then say when walking to work, school, college or whatever just listen to it with your headphones. Or if you want to learn how to tune by ear not always relying on a tuner is record the E string then keep playing it etc (make sure it's in tune first duh! ) then apply it to the guitar.

[@waynebrown1394]

your guitar youtube channel is the best on the internet.

[@metalman462]

it's pretty cool when you can listen to some guitar part and have a general idea of what is being played and can figure it out by yourself, it takes time but everything in guitar does

[@MartinLohmueller]

Hi out there, just a short adding from my side: The material to choose for ear training can be anything easy for the start. Start with easy world wide known tunes like Happy Birthday. That Daft Punk hook is already more difficult as the 3rd "Doing it Right" requires the minor chord on the 6 (e.g. If C is 1, then Am is 6). Auditive shortcomings can be found pretty often today so keep up the good work.

[@joshxms2260]

I love watching your videos when I render and edit videos, you uploaded this in time perfectly!

[@fjordheksen]

Just got back here to say, you did it. You are definitely the best guitar channel on youtube, totally not just my opinion at all... :)

[@harrisonhutton]

One thing that you do that most other people dont, is that you upload every day. Well done!

[@jchevy813]

this channel changed my life... Thanks man.

[@CrysisMusic]

Just started using ear training properly so great timing. Thanks Tyler

[@dailysonlier8685]

Idk why, but this song always makes me cry.

[@pb48711]

M-Win: A buddy of mine who does not even play an instrument turned me onto your channel. Without blowing smoke up your butt I gotta say that I think that you have the best guitar channel on the net, bar none. Seriously, you are so incredibly fortunate to have found your calling. BTW, I turned on 6 friends of mine that do play instruments and they too are hooked. That said, your knowledge of music theory and your exceptional skill had to come from some path. Do you have a video, an autobiography, and if so then where? If not then would you consider creating one? I'm certain that I'm not the only one who is curious of the path that led you to today. Thanks.

[@RoninRiotz]

the melody that you played during the 3min plus mark was the same melody playing through my head before i even heard you play!!!

[@Jazzadrin]

Amazing content on this channel. Between Troy Stetina and this channel, I have all the material I could ever need to keep learning and reach the heights of guitar mastery

[@idtapthat12321]

In me eyes, your channel is already the best guitar channel on the youtubez. :D

[@abilioneto6366]

I´m Brazilian guy, and Brazil have a lot of youtubers teaching scales, harmonic fields e etc... But Even my difficulty to Ear and understand english (and write to hahaha, sorry about that), i watch your´s videos and repeat until i understand, becouse you are AMAZING, i´m subscriber since four months ago and i feel the diference of my ideas when i play guitar, following your lesson i´m make better and better, Thank you so much, and forgive my bad english.

[@seanbillmyer6962]

I recently started watching television/movies with my acoustic and just try to match the basslines / riffs from the show on my guitar.

[@AnotherFishyMuffin]

Watching your videos always motivates me to play. Just picked my guitar up. Cheers :p

[@brianhart9409]

Well I already think he's the best every time I get a notification and I see it's his video I get super excited because he always has great content

[@mr.yahilinskie572]

Good job spreadin the ability to feel music man, you're alright in my books.

[@Wormweed]

How do you go about it when you want to learn a heavy rock/metal song, and you dont know what tuning the song is in?

[@theangryantitheist2973]

Wormweed I personally listen for the lowest note you hear and play that. if you can't get it in standard, try drop D. If that's still to high, Drop C and continue till it's right.

[@Wormweed]

***** ok, ill try that. Bit hard on some songs, with an unusual guitar tone

[@thecuymr]

Yes, there's sone weird guitar tunings, Opeth on ghost reveries used DADFAE

[@ferevon]

most metal songs tend to contain the lowest note / chord in that tuning being "0" . Well if it doesn't you can pllay it on a higher tuning as well anways.

[@SynZ777]

Most metal songs I've discovered are in drop D. Bands like A7X, however, use really odd tunings (like not at A=440) so you may need to actually look them up.

[@yuuyacook355]

if you want my real support, i need anyone to upload the album version of jimi hendrix's little wing.

[@Gerar2891]

I have been struggling with ear training for a year and it has help a lot!! Do it!! It is long and sometimes could be enervating but it works great for you

[@purity6sic6mc]

I use Spencer's vocals from ice nine kills. Really his cleans and i try to figure it out on my 6 or 7 depending on the song. So i can use it in my own cover. I recently been trying to pick out the piano in a lot of their songs

[@nekkimaru_22]

your channel is one of my top 5 guitar channels!!! you teach very well and very detailed and your PRS Guitar, i wish i have my own but i don't have a money to buy it :(......a very nice guitar lesson nice job.....

[@KillersAreQuiet133]

Recently decided to stop with the mindless shredding exercises and actually learning some theory so I can know how and why stuff sounds good instad of just kinda guessing what sounds good. After this video I checked out your website with the learning programs and jesus man I thought I was gonna have to pay a monthly sub of at least 50 dollars but 10 dollars every month absolutely blew my away. Got yourself subscriber from both your channel and website. Good stuff man!

[@craigbrisbon4458]

Well, I enjoyed this one. It made me feel like I was getting something that I could use. And made me interested in developing this skill. The silly stuff not so much, I watch, but I'm interested in learning things

[@pipinlefurtif4976]

Man i love u (I did not mean to say that to a man one day) but you helped me so much with your videos. Thank you very much to do what you doing. From a french guitarist of the doom in the dark to eternity.

[@eartheory3867]

Ear Theory It's great there are so many methods for ear training. Me, I use functional sounds to teach the ear, mind and fingers to play as one. Functional sounds retain the function ( 1 b2 2 b3 etc) of each member of the chromatic scale. They are easily mapped to the fretboard to complete the learning experience.

[@ninobulfa]

one thing that helped me a lot on my ear training is whistling. first i have to know the music really well and try to whistle out the solo or the part of the song that im having a hard time finding it on the fret board or to not rewind back the track cuz i can recreate the melody via the whistle. i remember back when canon rock was a thing i play the song really really slow to learn the hard part on whistling then find the keys in the guitar. it took me almost half a year to finish the song.

[@kaiselkamish9904]

Gaary Moore playing "The thrill is gone" ft BB King is an excelent example of what tyler is talking here, in that video bb kings does the question, and gaary answer, everyone here should watch that.

[@lorenyeager8657]

I love this video, but it makes it more complex when its 4 chords overall with other chords walking up or down to the song. I always work from the bottom up. Chord/Key/major/minor and that really sets up a song. I'm glad you are doing these videos, just helpful input with other people learning guitar. Awesome man!!!

[@doubledwrex5769]

If you're going to work even harder on your videos, they will be legendary. You're vids are always inspiring, always educational, and they really motivate me to learn more and be more skillful. Thank you very much sir.

[@chickenbrat]

I just noticed I’ve been doing this for like 4 months in a way, I keep listening to songs trying to recognize when a chord change happens. I’m gonna keep going on this. Except play it on the guitar.

[@nimal0207]

With that bold a statement, I have no choice but to support by subscribing! Good luck!

[@chrismartin8467]

hi thats cool i just wanted a couple of video that you show us how to play extreme arpeggios in the songs like arpeggios from hell and glassgowkiss its been 3 years i cant handle this thank you so much that you putting your time for your fans;D

[@UltraMegaSeaMonkey]

looks like I found a guitar channel Ill be watching more often, great vid

[@TheKageX]

I am by no means a beginner and can teach my self a song by tabs along but when it comes to learning by ear even with following this guide no way. I feel it’s much more to it to be able to do that.

[@jimwoodard64]

Excellent video. I usually start with either the bass or the melody lines as well. I also use software that can allow me to loop a particularly fast or difficult part and slow it down while maintaining pitch so that I can nail it.

[@Mn2rockxz]

Man, appreciate your work...nd you r going to give birth to many ! New Guitarist, .. U r really the best!

[@rasterdude]

oh god. so many useful tips in one video I can't hit the like button hard enough. thanks man.

[@WeyounVI]

A great tutorial would be similar to this, maybe something along the lines of identifying tone and how to utilize the tone knob on guitar, because for years I never even touched the damn thing, but as my skill and ear improve I find tone is very important but something I largely ignored/couldnt identify for quite a long time.

[@KyleSand]

You have me hooked, more daft punk guitar parts! I'm looking for more lessons on picking hand rhythm and technique. looking forward to seeing your channel develop!

[@kevinhill3225]

Learning by ear is how I've learned guitar more than any other method.

[@kylekitmartinez9938]

The guitar itself taught me that it has patterns and shape that a key likes. One string map, (root)1- skip fret -2- skip fret - 3 - 4(repeat). I dunno theory but i guess this counts.

[@jonrushing2302]

you are the best gutar channel ever

[@Galant5x]

DUDE Doing it right is my FAVORITE Daft Punk song. You. Make. Good. CHOICES!

[@marksteven2716]

Hope your channel grows a lot in 2017! It's a very solid channel and the videos are very good and interesting to watch! MusicisWin is dope af! Merry Christmas and happy new year!

[@Yoyo4lyf]

can't wait to start watching all these

[@landon.cunningham]

You are doing a great job man - whatever you are doing is right on - just give it time and keep doing exactly what you are doing (nothing wrong with working harder just don't change much formatting). I bet this time next year you'll be more than double current subscribed.

[@ritvikkarra1916]

Been with you since 30K, hope I can watch you grow to like a million and say the same. You definitely are the best guitar channel on KZbin.

[@27scole]

you develop your ear as a side-effect. for example playing vocal lines on the guitar and improvize around it. on 1 or 2 strings so you can intuitively snap the distance and play freely. all the while there is tho no focus on developing your ear cause it would just block the expression which is why it's smth not even to consider cause you're busy anyway. it's just smth fun to do. moreover singing helps a lot too in that regard, yet again ..you guessed it

[@Greco6983]

Your videos are already great, but thanks for continuing to improve it!!! :)

[@bjdenil]

You have done a fantastic job. It is definitely one of the best! Thank you!!!!!

[@lasdudas9210]

You have almost got to 200k, congratulations!

[@SoraAndSakura]

The first song i learned was a song i did was by memory of the melody of the song i literally just got the guitar out and started playing it, The song is Otherside by Red hot chilli peppers

[@keshantitidwell5628]

I’m really glad I stumbled upon this video. You’re extremely good at what you do. Subscribed 😊👍🏼

[@SamFromTheWorryPeople]

Great lesson! I'd definitely love to see more ear training videos! :)

[@Boguvar]

please make a full cover on it! it was awesome!

[@Staminist-MMF-80]

@Music is Win - When you went to college, did you guys have Solfeggio classes (theory and all that good stuff), BUT the teacher gave you blind dictations? When I went to mid music school (here in Europe), our teacher told us what the basic scale the dictation will be in, the time signature and the rest is played by her on the piano and we needed to catch all the tones by ear, rhythmicalities, pauses and all that good stuff, not knowing with which tone she even starts... I guess it was a good training to all those who had perfect hearing OR for those who were practicing their hearing.

[@sandarathing1923]

thanks music is win I like the way you teach, now I'm kinda good by following your advice

[@curlyquote4942]

The first song I ever learned by ear was the main riff in Something by the Beatles

[@jakubchojnacki9674]

Awesome! Thats the best type of guitar video! More practice tips Please!

[@mcdomalegora9933]

Thanks tyler. Hat's off to you man !

[@s.n.8128]

OOOOOOOOI this builds towards writing music from piano to guitar!!! the request! i just saw the future omg :O - Eyegasm